Arise, My Darling Podcast

Andrea and Lizz came into their relationship with Jesus from very different backgrounds and with different sets of preconceived notions. This episode explores the difference between what they thought being in relationship with Jesus was going to entail versus the reality of a life with Christ. Send us your comments!

Every Christian from their baptism has been called to be a missionary but it can be easy to convince ourselves to leave the missional work to the "professionals." We hope that this conversation shows the humanity of missional work and that God wants to transform your heart through going on mission to share the gospel. The only qualification that you need to share about Jesus is a love of...

Preconceived notions feel inevitable when walking into marriage and the role of being a wife.  In this episode, we talk about preconceived notions we had and how the reality of being a wife differed from our expectations. Andrea brings 30 plus years of experience while Lizz  speaks from a fresh couple months of marriage. We hope this episode will help you to hold your preconceived notions with ope...

God shows up in the big and small events of our life. He showed up big for Andrea on the day of her father's funeral and for Lizz on her wedding day. This episode dives into the unexpected abundance of Jesus' love in pivotal days of our life. We hope it will reignite the excitement to look for how the Lord is pursuing you with unexpected abundance in your everyday life.  We are so excite...

In this episode, we reflect on the journey of our podcast thinking about where we are and where we have been.  We began this journey during COVID and we promised to create a space that encouraged you and made you constantly aware of how God is pursuing your heart.  We prayed that, you would be awakened and on the look out for sweet kisses that our Lord gives to you each day. It is our most sincere...

Season 5 Finale! We could tell stories for days that recount all the ways we have encountered the faithfulness of God. For the sake of the episode, we just pick a few! St. Paul tells us in Corinthians, "I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus." In this final episode of the season, we talk about how God h...

Upon reflecting on the state of one's heart in relationship to Jesus, the image of clay continued to be present. Like in Jeremiah 18:1-6, we must go to the Potter's house and allow him to fix any part of us that has been spoiled and remain pliable to his skilled hands. In this episode,  we discuss properties of clay  we should try to imitate, the necessity of suffering, and the importanc...

This episode continues to explore the story of the hemorrhaging woman but goes a little further to include the story of Jairus and his little girl being raised from the dead. In order for us to be able to encounter others, we must first allow ourselves to be encountered by God. The key to allowing ourselves be encountered by God is simple: embracing our poverty (need for Jesus) and opening our hea...

This week, while Lizz is in Peru on a mission trip, we have the special treat of having Rachael White (Lizz's Mom) join us on the podcast!  Together we discuss how Jesus models for us how to encounter others by meandering through the story of the hemorrhaging woman in Mark 5.  The woman comes to Jesus desperate for healing after years of pain and no answers. Not only does Jesus offer her heal...

If our lives are suppose to model the life of Jesus, then why does the god of efficiency get served constantly? Jesus was inefficient in His mission. He lived gently. This involved sacrifice and initiation but His life was rightly ordered.  In this episode, we discuss how to embrace gentleness in your life and avoid anxious toil. Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you...

As we return with Season 5, we kickoff reflecting on the story of Peter walking on the water (Matthew 14:22-33). We are struck with Peter's passion and his ability  do impossible things as long as he keeps his eyes on Jesus. In this episode, we reflect on the things that distract us from Jesus, checking in on the disposition of our hearts, and what the "other guys" in the boat might...

Often times we run a lot faster than our souls want to run, which causes us to push away our needs and ignore the ache that we feel. Jesus was doing similar things in our hearts so in this episode, we talk about the ache, how to avoid numbing it, and the importance of carving out time for Jesus (especially in the holiday seasons.) We have been on many adventures this season and we thank you, our d...

St. Francis said that it is in giving that we receive. Serving our neighbor is a love for both of us. It allows us to come out of ourselves and see not only the poverty of our brother but our own life as well. In this episode, we talk about material and spiritual poverty, share stories of serving our fellow brothers and sisters, and call our listeners to think about the disposition of your heart w...

In the beginning, we were created with one desire which was to serve God with all our heart, mind, and strength, but the fall led to shattered desires and fragmented lives. For us to return to holiness (wholeness) we need to strive to live lives that are integrated. In this episode, we discuss the importance of allowing your faith to spill into all aspects of your life and the freedom that comes f...

"The heart’s thirst and the body’s longing cannot be eliminated; thus, man unknowingly stretches out in search of the Infinite." Pope Benedict This week Lizz is interviewed on her experience attending a course this summer on theology of the body. She dives into the restoration of eros and unpacks why the deep restless ache within our hearts never goes away. There are also some practical...

" This is the moment to dream big, to rethink our priorities - what we value, what we want, what we seek - and to commit to act in our daily life on what we have dreamed of." In the midst of  going through COVID, God brought the book Let Us Dream by Pope Francis into Andrea's life. The book is broken up into three sections: a time to see, a time to choose and a time to act. This boo...

An icon is something to be viewed as a window into heaven that leads us to anticipate what is to come while an idol turns us in toward ourselves and consumes our worship. In this episode, we talk about the difference between icons and idols. We then give you a tangible example through a dive into beauty, wonder, and awe.   Link to document mentioned in podcast: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/c...

"The light shines in the darkness and the light has not overcome it. " John 1:5  This litany was born out of a need for freedom. It speaks truth over places that we feel too ashamed to bring to the light and gives you the language to not let darkness overcome you. In this episode, we share the litany of healing in sexual addiction, talk about our own experiences with discovering distorti...

The litany of truth was born out of a low point in Sr. Faustina's prayer life. Jesus said to her "I don't want your 'yes' to go to a  bunch of circumstances. I want you to give it to me. I don't want your trust to be in the safe realm of your understanding, but in Me." In this episode, we discuss our journey with the litany of trust, the parts that are piercing o...

Our first reaction when reading the litany of humility was one of resistance. There was wrestling that happened in both our hearts. Through praying this litany, God wants to invite us into freedom from desires and fears that are not necessary if you are living in the truth. In this episode, we reflect on the litany of humility. The challenging and freeing parts of the prayer and how it has played...

Welcome back, our darlings! We can't wait to invite you all into the movements of our hearts and what Jesus has taught us since we last talked.  In this episode, we give all our listeners a few highlights from our summer and share a couple things that we learned. Lizz talks about deeper trust in God's providence, intimacy with Jesus and how marriage is meant to be a window into heaven. A...

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.   If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.   On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him;     if he is thirsty, give him so...

“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” Romans 12:15-16 In this episode we talk about the power of entering into vulnerable, shared spaces with others. We invite you into areas of our lives that are still difficult such as having control and pride....

"Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse." Romans 12:14 Welcome to the 400 level class on persecution. This verse calls us to something bold. In this episode we discuss the importance of asking Jesus to reveal the ways that we persecute Him on a daily basis, some thoughts on why people persecute others, and how to respond in moments of persecution. Send us your comments!

"Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. " Romans 12:13 The gift of hospitality is wonderful to receive, requires practice, and can lead to believing in the lie of needing to be perfect. In this episode, we discuss how to respond and anticipate people's needs and our experience with hospitality. Send us your comments!