Justin Kortuem
Lift Up Your Hearts Podcast
If you are feeling stuck in prayer or don't know how to pray at all this is a great place to start. These podcasts are a directed Ignatian style meditation on Sacred Scripture meant to help you go deeper into the life of Christ and His love for you. This meditation style has been an immeasurable blessing to me and I hope to pass those blessings on to as many people as possible. I am simply a poor man who has found of source of bread and want to share that source with everyone. I think this podcast is for everyone, beginner and expert, because the true leader for your prayer is the Holy Spirit.
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Justin Kortuem
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Jun 29, 2026
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Episodes
Gratitude First (Luke 17:11-19) 20.10.2025 19:47
Send us Fan Mail What would it feel like to be healed from isolation? Isolation from family, friends and even worshiping. Jesus heals you and do you move on or go back to him and give thanks? Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
The Ultimate Storyteller (Luke 16:19-31) 02.10.2025 16:08
Send us Fan Mail Jesus addresses the crowd with a parable about a rich man and a poor man and the afterlife. Contemplate that story with me. Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
God so Loved You (John 3:13-17) 24.09.2025 20:24
Send us Fan Mail What was going on in the heart of Nicodemus? What does on in your heart when you hear that Jesus loves you so much he was willing to die for you? Does it actually strike you as much as it should? Do you contemplate it day and night? Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
Ever Annoyed by Jesus? (Luke 14:1,7-14) 08.09.2025 16:47
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder if some of Jesus' disciples or followers were annoyed with Him? How would you deal with it? Does that ever happen to you today? Contemplate these realities with me today. Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
Jesus, what must I do? (Luke 13:22-30) 28.08.2025 20:09
Send us Fan Mail One of Jesus's followers asks a hard question and gets and even harder answer (in my opinion). How would this feel if you asked this question from Jesus? What would it be like if he said he didn't even know where you come from? Prayerfully explore this with me. Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
I still feel unworthy (Matthew 16:13-19) 08.08.2025 19:59
Send us Fan Mail Jesus makes Peter the rock, but I bet Peter didn't always feel like a rock before or even always after his name was change. But Jesus still called and equipped him, not to be perfect, but to be himself and to be faithful and to get back up again. What would this feel like if you were Peter? Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the...
At the Feet of Jesus (Luke 10:38-42) 19.07.2025 16:18
Send us Fan Mail Jesus rebukes Martha and says that Mary has chosen the better part. Let's dive further into the lessons we might glean from this and see what moves in our hearts. Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
Jesus, Can't you stay? (John 14:23-29) 31.05.2025 20:22
Send us Fan Mail Jesus leaving touches a very human part of us and I think we naturally want Him to stay. Dive in with me as one of the disciples to contemplate this reality. Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
Our Worst Moment is no match for Jesus (John 8:1-11) 11.04.2025 18:36
Send us Fan Mail Imagine being publicly shamed in your worst moment? but it doesn't have to end there. It is at the feet of Jesus. What does he write in the ground for you? How does he lift you up? Where do you go from there? Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
The Prodigal Son and the Reckless Love of the Father (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32) 02.04.2025 27:27
Send us Fan Mail Jesus changes our view that we bring to the relationship with the Father. It is not servitude, but relationship. Any good father knows this feeling and Jesus reminds us. Contemplate this parable with me today. Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
Has Jesus revealed himself to you? (Luke 9:28-36) 16.03.2025 22:52
Send us Fan Mail What happens in your heart when Jesus is transfigured before you? Do you need any more evidence of his divinity? Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
Jesus didn't shield himself from suffering (Luke 4:1-13) 10.03.2025 21:55
Send us Fan Mail Jesus didn't shield himself from our suffering. He is a God that knows our pains and our agonies more than we do. What does that mean for you? Does it mean anything? What would be going on in your heart as he tells you this story? Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
Remove the log from your eye first (Luke 6:39-45) 02.03.2025 14:24
Send us Fan Mail Imagine Jesus is in your living room and starts to talk about not being a hypocrite. Does it feel like he is talking about you? What else is going through your heart? Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
What to do when Jesus's words hurt? (Luke 6:27-38) 25.02.2025 14:03
Send us Fan Mail What does it feel like when Jesus bothers your conscience? When he points out something that you aren't living up to his radical standard. Or when you think you are bing a "good guy", but then Jesus takes it to another level. Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
The Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:17-26) 16.02.2025 20:27
Send us Fan Mail Jesus comes down to stand on the same plain as you and looks you in the eyes and says..."blessed are the poor..." What does your heart do when you hear those words? Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
Ready to try it God's Way? (Luke 5:1-11) 08.02.2025 21:46
Send us Fan Mail Are you sick of doing it your way? Are you ready to say yes to his radical plan? Simon and his companions have toiled their own way all night and Jesus comes in and asks to do it again, but this time it is with Him. Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:22-40) 02.02.2025 16:45
Send us Fan Mail There is so much more going on in this story. I want to focus in on the life of Simeon and what kind of life he would have to live in order to hear the Holy Spirit, act on it, see something no one else saw and be bold enough to pick up a seemingly random baby in the Temple that day. Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday reading...
Accept or Reject Jesus (Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21) 26.01.2025 22:02
Send us Fan Mail If you were a friend of Jesus and he came back to town proclaiming to be a prophet or more what would you do? Would accept this new Jesus or Reject him? Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
Wedding Feast of Cana (John 2:1-11) 19.01.2025 17:50
Send us Fan Mail The first public outing with the Disciples and Jesus performs a miracle. What would that do to your faith? Did you need anymore more evidence? What's going on in your heart after you just started to follow Jesus? Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
Your true identity as beloved sons and daughters (Luke 3:15-22) 12.01.2025 16:56
Send us Fan Mail The Baptism of Jesus was for you and for me that would could partake in His very life and to make us sons and daughters through our Baptism. Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
Seeking a King? (Matthew 2:1-12) 08.01.2025 22:24
Send us Fan Mail Are you seeking? Am I seeking? Or am I missing it? Contemplate with me as we journey with the "Wise Men" on the way to Jesus. Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
Parenting Jesus (Luke 2:41-52) 29.12.2024 21:00
Send us Fan Mail What would it feel like to lose Jesus for 3 days? or what would it be like to be his step dad for 30 years? Join me as I pray about all of these questions. Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
For You a Savior is Born (Luke 2:8-20) 26.12.2024 21:18
Send us Fan Mail Merry Christmas. This is one of my favorite passages to contemplate. The Angels announce, for the first time in history, to shepherds the Good News. Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
Mary's Journey with Jesus (Luke 1:39-45) 22.12.2024 18:20
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what the journey was like for Mary when she heard the news of Jesus and then traveled to her cousin Elizabeth? And then what went through her heart when she hears the joy that Elizabeth has when she sees her. Come with me as I pray through these journeys. Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
Jesus, what must I do? (Luke 3:10-18) 15.12.2024 16:11
Send us Fan Mail Even those who have no fruits of goodness are open to what John the Baptist has to offer. They even ask what they must do to change their ways. What must I do to change my ways and inherit the kingdom? Support the show Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.
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