Scripture for Your Inner Outcasts

A parts-informed reflection on Matthew 22:36-39: "'Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’ He said to him, 'You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” Optional Memorial of St. Martin de Porres Guest Presenter: Pa...

A parts-informed reflection on Wisdom 3:1: "The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them.” All Souls’ Day Guest Presenter: David Saunders, member care coordinator for Souls & Hearts’ Resilient Catholics Community To learn more about the Innermost Self, as mentioned in today’s episode, check out our sister podcast, “Interior Integration for Catholics” episode 15...

A parts-informed reflection on 1 John 3:1-2: “Beloved: See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. Yet so we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed.” Solemnity of All Saints Guest Presenter: Elizabeth, producer and host of Scripture for Your Inn...

A parts-informed reflection on Luke 14:1-3: "On a sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing him carefully. In front of him there was a man suffering from dropsy. Jesus spoke to the scholars of the law and Pharisees in reply, asking, 'Is it lawful to cure on the sabbath or not?’” Friday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Guest Present...

A parts-informed reflection on Romans 8:31-39: "Brothers and sisters: If God is for us, who can be against us? He did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, how will he not also give us everything else along with him? Who will bring a charge against God's chosen ones? It is God who acquits us. Who will condemn? It is Christ Jesus who died, rather, was raised, who also is at the righ...

A parts-informed reflection on Luke 13:22-24: "Jesus passed through towns and villages, teaching as he went and making his way to Jerusalem. Someone asked him, 'Lord, will only a few people be saved?’ He answered them, 'Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.’" Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time Guest Present...

A parts-informed reflection on Ephesians 2:19-20: "Brothers and sisters: You are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone.” Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude Guest Presenter: Justin Brown, therapist licensed in Illinois and Texa...

A parts-informed reflection on Romans 8:14-17: "For those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, "Abba, Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ...

A parts-informed reflection on Sirach 35:16, 17, 20: "The LORD is a God of justice, who knows no favorites. Though not unduly partial toward the weak, yet he hears the cry of the oppressed. The Lord is not deaf to the wail of the orphan, nor to the widow when she pours out her complaint. The one who serves God willingly is heard; his petition reaches the heavens.” 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Gues...

A parts-informed reflection on Romans 8:1-2: "Brothers and sisters: Now there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus has freed you from the law of sin and death." Saturday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time Guest Presenter: Dr. Gerry Crete, co-founder of Souls & Hearts Listeners can find more content from Dr. Gerry Crete through h...

A reflection on today’s Gospel Acclamation, Matthew 11:25: "Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom.” Friday of the 29th week in Ordinary Time Guest Presenter: Jan, Level 2 trained Internal Family Systems Coach and longtime member of Souls & Hearts’ Resilient Catholics Community The Resilient Catholics Community is accept...

In this bonus episode, we answer your questions about the Resilient Catholics Community by providing an excerpt from the Sept. 30, 2025 informational meeting about the community. For the audio of the full meeting, click the link at the top of soulsandhearts.com/rcc . Applications for this cohort of the RCC — the St. Kateri cohort — are open until Oct. 31, 2025. New members will begin their RCC jou...

A reflection on Romans 6:19: "Brothers and sisters: I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your nature.” Thursday of the 29th week in Ordinary Time —> Guest Presenter: David Saunders, Member Care Coordinator for Souls & Hearts’ Resilient Catholics Community —> Read more about David Saunders’ experience with Internal Family Systems through a Catholic lens by reading his “...

A reflection on Psalm 124:7-8: "We were rescued like a bird from the fowlers' snare; Broken was the snare, and we were freed. Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” Wednesday of the 29th week in Ordinary Time Guest Presenter: Jan, Level 2 trained Internal Family Systems Coach and longtime member of Souls & Hearts’ Resilient Catholics Community The Resilient Catholics...

Although most of us intellectually know who God is, oftentimes we fee l, because of our experiences, that he is someone entirely different. Tuesday of the 29th week in Ordinary Time Guest Presenter: Elizabeth, Producer and Host of Scripture for Your Inner Outcasts To learn more about God images, check out our sister podcast Interior Integration for Catholics  episodes 24-29 , the book Mistaken Ide...

A reflection on the Canticle of Zechariah, found in the Responsorial Psalm from today’s Mass, as well as on the life of St. Paul of the Cross. Optional Memorial of St. Paul of the Cross Guest Presenter: Bridget Adams, Member Care Coordinator for Souls & Hearts ' Resilient Catholics Community If this podcast’s content edifies you, you might also enjoy our sister podcast, Interior Integration fo...

Today’s Psalm reads: “Our help is from the Lord, who made Heaven and Earth.” In today’s episode, David Saunders reflects on the awe his inner outcasts feel at this reality. He also shares a bit about his conversion from Protestantism to Catholicism and about a message he felt in prayer recently. 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Guest Presenter: David Saunders, Member Care Coordinator for Souls & H...

Today we are joined by Catholic therapist Justin Brown, who reflects on his parts’ reactions to the Gospel reading for today: "Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals; and greet no one along the way.” (Luke 10:3-6) Feast of St. Luke Listeners are invited to contact Justin through CatholicTherapist.com Guest Presenter: Justin Brown,...

This is an episode for those parts of you that feel worthless and forgotten by God. In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus reminds us: "Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows."  Memorial of St. Ignatius of Antioch Guest Presenter: Dr. Pete...

Today, Dr. Kathryn Wessling gives a personal account of her reaction to St. Paul’s words in Ephesians 3:14, "Brothers and sisters: I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named.” Optional Memorial of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Guest Presenter: Dr. Kathryn Wessling, behavioral scientist, founder of Catholic Story Groups , and co-developer of the VirtuQuest Streng...

In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus chastises the Pharisees for imposing “burdens that are hard to carry” on the people but not “lifting one finger to touch them.” Our reflection for today applies these verses inside of us and reminds us that Jesus does not treat our inner outcasts in the way the Pharisees would have. Memorial of St. Theresa of Avila Guest Presenter: Dr. Peter Malinoski, clinical psy...

Today we explore what the Pharisee in today’s Gospel reading might have been thinking when Jesus seemingly disregarded the customs of the Jews. Tuesday of the 28th week in Ordinary Time Guest Presenter: Bridget Adams, Level 2 trained Internal Family Systems coach and Member Care Coordinator of Souls & Hearts ’ Resilient Catholics Community The Resilient Catholics Community is accepting new mem...

Through the normal course of life, we find that our hearts harden. And yet, we are told in the psalms not to allow that. So why does this happen? Dr. Peter Malinoski reflects that hardened hearts stem from false God images that our parts hold. Monday of the 28th week in Ordinary Time Guest Presenter: Dr. Peter Malinoski, clinical psychologist, and co-founder and President of Souls & Hearts To...

St. Paul tells us to give thanks in all circumstances, both good and bad. However, for our inner outcasts, this could feel difficult or downright impossible. Being “stuck” in extremely young ages, our inner outcasts lack the experiential maturity of knowing that God works all things for good, and thus they likely do not know it is possible to give thanks in all circumstances. 28th Sunday in Ordina...

In today’s Mass readings, Luke 11:28 shows up twice: in the Gospel Acclamation and again in the Gospel. "Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” Today’s guest presenter, Pam Malinoski, shares her varied internal reactions to this verse. Saturday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time The Resilient Catholics Community is accepting new members from Oct. 1 - 31, 2025, one of three open...