Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee

Have you ever really taken the time to think about what our world would be like if Jesus had never been born?  Janet and Bridgett take some time this week to ponder that very thought and then ask you to do the same as the Baby Step for this week.  Try to imagine a world where Jesus was never born.... Baby Step: Ponder and pray about where your life would be if Jesus was never born? Send us Fan Mai...

Janet and Bridgett start this Advent season by discussing how we may or may not be keeping Christ in Christmas.  With all the secular attractions and busyness of the season, we can lose sight of the real reason for the season.  Join them as they explore this reality and how to slow down and recognize Christ in this season of preparation. Baby Step:  The Litany of Letting Go by Father Josh Johnson...

Janet and Bridgett take a look at what all those numbers in the Bible actually symbolize.  From the number one to the number one thousand, certain numbers carry different Biblical meanings than you might think.  Enjoy this informative but light-hearted episode!   BABY STEP: Prepare your heart for Advent  Send us Fan Mail Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!

Janet and Bridgett finish their discussion on the Beatitudes by talking about the 'Woes' mentioned in Luke and Matthew's Gospels.  The Beatitudes have shown us that we are called to do more than live by the letter of the law.  We are called into a relationship with the Lord.  Jesus wanted to tell us that there are certain 'woes' for us to avoid when living in union with Hi...

Jesus saved a very challenging one for last.  Janet and Bridgett explore how Jesus demonstrated for us how we can fully live our faith, which may lead to persecution.  We may have some tough choices to make as believers in God.  We are given the grace to face those challenges.  We must each ask ourselves, "What are we willing to do to live out our belief in God?" We will face challenges!...

Bridgett and Janet discuss what it means to be a peacemaker in our world today.  Jesus, as with all the Beautitudes, is the ultimate example of what a peacemaker is.  They share how synodality is a way to approach being a peacemaker by speaking without fear, listening without judgment, and then asking the Holy Spirit what he is trying to tell you.  We are given the grace of peace at our Baptism bu...

Janet and Bridgett continue their deep dive into the Beatitudes.  As with all the Beatitudes, Jesus is our perfect example.  Being pure in heart is "simply" doing the will of the Father.  Easier said than done!  We are faced with so many things that can distract us from the Father's will.  Join Bridgett and Janet as they share their thoughts on being pure in heart. Baby Step:  Ask G...

Bridgett and Janet explore the bond between mercy and forgiveness.  Mercy is so interwoven with forgiveness that one cannot really have one without the other.  Jesus Christ is mercy, and He seeks us out to offer us mercy and forgiveness, while filling us with grace!  The mercy we receive from God is an expression of His love and humility!   BABY STEP:  Look in the mirror and see that you are forgi...

In today's world, so many of us don't really know what it means to hunger or thirst in the physical sense, yet too many of us don't know what it is like to hunger or thirst for righteousness.  Jesus, our model for all the Beatitudes, He thirsts for a relationship with us and longs for us to hunger and thirst to know God better.  Join Janet and Bridgett as they explore this often ove...

Meek is NOT weak !  Janet and Bridgett try to break down the Biblical meaning of the word 'meek' and how Jesus exemplified what being meek really looks like.  The truth is, meekness requires more strength than simply allowing your reactions to go unchecked.  Learn how you can find your inner meekness! Baby Step:  Spend time in prayer to ask God to show you how to live a life of meekness....

Bridgett and Janet share some of the discoveries they made about what this Beatitude really means.  We often think it is mourning for those we have lost, which is true, but it is so much more than that.  The Beatitudes really do reveal how we should live and follow in Christ's example.   Send us Fan Mail Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!

This Beatitude is the foundation upon which all the others are built.  Janet and Bridgett begin with this first Beatitude and share how Jesus is the ultimate example of how to live our lives through the lens of the Beatitudes.  Being poor in Spirit goes beyond what we normally think.  Join them as they dig deeper into the first of eight Beatitudes. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for joining us. Have a bl...

Before beginning the deep dive into the eight Beatitudes from Matthew's Gospel, Janet and Bridgett lay the foundation for the series.  They discuss the terms, their initial thoughts, and, surprise, go on a slight tangent.  You don't want to miss it!! Baby Step:  Read Matthew 6: 1-12 Send us Fan Mail Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!

Janet and Bridgett share time catching up, laughing, and just in amazement of the fact that they are starting Season 3 of Hearing with the Heart, Conversations Over Coffee!  They also introduce the first topic for this season, The Beatitudes. BABY STEP:  Reflect on your relationship with the Beatitudes (Matthew 6: 1-12) Eight Promises of God: Discovering Hope Through the Beatitudes by Father Mark-...

Bridgett and Janet finish up Dr. John Bergsma's book , Psalm Basics for Catholics: Seeing Salvation History in a New Way .  Together, they explore the three different ways to pray with the Psalms as shared by Dr. Bergsma.  One of the recommendations is to identify the emotion you are currently feeling and find a Psalm that can help with that.  Below is a list of emotions and the corresponding...

In this episode Janet and Bridgett finish the final Book of Psalms, Book 5.  These psalms provide us with a happy ending, almost.  They share the psalms that foreshadow Jesus, as well as, the praise that this final book provide.  Like these psalms show us, we should always praise God! Send us Fan Mail Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!

Janet and Bridgett explore Psalms 90 - 106.  These Psalms explore the time when the Israelites were in exile, realized it really wasn't God's fault, and found ways to praise Him.  We can find ourselves in situations where we are blaming God for things we did, decisions we made.  Reading some of the Psalms from this section could help guide us to ways of praising God, despite our circumst...

We are encountering the Psalms that are moving away from joy and descending into grief.  Bridgett and Janet explore Psalms 73, 81, 84, 88, and 89, sharing insights into how they relate to Christ's Passion, the journey of the Apostles, and other connections to the New Testament and our lives today.   Baby Step:  Pray Psalm 88 and even look up the "Where was Jesus held prisoner at Caiaphas...

We forgot to mention there is no episode this week.  We look forward to sharing Summer with the pSalms next week!!!  PEACE! Send us Fan Mail Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!

Today's episode focuses on Psalms 42-72 and introduces two new authors.  Bridgett and Janet spend time talking about how our lives can be centered on thanking God for all He has done, is doing, and will do in our lives.  We have so much to be grateful for, and these Psalms give us examples of how that can be done. Baby Step:  Pray Psalm(s) 50 and/or 51 Send us Fan Mail Thanks for joining us....

Janet and Bridgett begin discussing the first section of the Psalms 1-41.  They begin by sharing the five ways David handled the hardships in his life.  The focus in on three Psalms but with a new twist to Psalm 23 that neither of them noticed before!   Baby Step:  Pray Psalm 23  Send us Fan Mail Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!

This week, Bridgett and Janet continue the introduction of the Psalms, exploring how the various covenants from the Old Testament lead us to the final covenant made with Jesus through His life, death, and Resurrection.  They dive into Psalms 1 and 2 to set the tone for future episodes. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!

S ummer with the p S alms begins this week.  Janet and Bridgett share some introductory information and some stories about the types of Psalms.  This is just the beginning of a summer filled with praising, laments, wisdom, and so much more! Psalm Basics for Catholics by John Bergsma Baby Step:  Read the shortest Psalm 131 or Janet's favorite 139. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for joining us. Have a...

Janet and Bridgett break open a poem by Marianne Williamson that speaks about how we tend to fear how powerful we are.  We are beloved children of God, which makes us pretty amazing, yet we sometimes fear being who God sees us as, because we place more emphasis on who others see us as.   Baby Step:  Pray with Marianne Williamson's Poem Back with you on June 5th!!! Send us Fan Mail Thanks for...

Bridgett and Janet let the Holy Spirit inspire their conversation today about how much God loves us!  Inspired by a conversation, a video by Father Mark Toups, and their life journeys, they share how God wants to lavish us with His love, not for what we do for Him but simply because He loves us unconditionally! Baby Step:     The Litany of Trust   Pray the Litany of Trust and ask the Holy Spirit t...