Erika M

Advent: Keeping Watch for The Light

Religion EN ↓ 5 episodes

An honest Advent journey for anyone struggling this season. Hope, peace, joy, love——but not as cheerful demands. Instead, we'll explore them as honest doorways into the tension between God's promises and our lived reality. We'll face the darkness courageously, acknowledge the hard emotions, and practice presence with what is—while looking toward transformation and the coming of Jesus. wholeheartssociety.substack.com

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Erika M

Episodes

Christmastide: Beholding The Light 30.12.2025 15:12

In this special Christmastide episode, we reflect on the significance of Christmastide, the period following Advent, emphasizing the arrival of light and the importance of waiting with hope, peace, joy, and love. The episode introduces the practice of Lectio Divina, a method of engaging with scripture that encourages listeners to be present with God and to contemplate His word. Through guided read...

Christmas Eve: First Light 24.12.2025 13:06

In this special Christmas Eve episode, we reflect on the significance of Jesus’ birth, emphasizing themes of hope, peace, joy, and love, and the journey of Mary and Joseph. The narrative explores the challenges faced by the holy family, the humble circumstances of Jesus’ arrival, and the joy brought to the shepherds. The episode invites listeners to embrace the light of Emmanuel, God with us, and...

Ep. 2. Hope - We’ve been waiting. Turn this around? 17.12.2025 15:41

In this episode, we explore the theme of hope during the Advent season, discussing its significance and how it can be navigated amidst life’s challenges. The conversation delves into the nature of hope, the importance of active waiting, and the role of God in our lives, especially during difficult times. We reflect on personal stories and biblical examples that illustrate how hope can manifest in...

Ep. 1. Intro. to Advent: Silent Night? All is not Right. 07.12.2025 27:41

Advent begins in the dark—both seasonally and personally. If this season feels more like surviving than celebrating, this episode is for you. Before we begin the four-week Advent journey, we explore what Advent actually is, why it matters that we face darkness honestly, and what it means to keep watch for the light. In this episode: * What is Advent and how is it practiced? (The Bible Project) * W...

Podcast Trailer 04.12.2025 2:01

New Podcast! If the Christmas season doesn’t feel like sugarplums and snowflakes, this Advent journey is for you. This limited series podcast from Whole Hearts Society is for anyone who feels like they can’t meet anyone’s seasonal expectations, who can’t participate in the cheerfulness of the season, who’s watching everyone else’s excitement with confusion, or who feels completely alone in their s...