The Gathering Place, a Podcast from Blessed is She

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father Charlie Goraieb from the Diocese of Phoenix. Father shares with us his wisdom on spiritual warfare, the ways Satan tempts us individually, and practical ways to protect yourself in the battle. Resources Mentioned Jesus Christ the Bearer of the Water of Life The Trouble with Yoga The Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel Do you have experien...

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about how the Lord is calling both of them (and all of us!) to be at home more, the realities of darkness in the spiritual realm, and why it's so important to intentionally stop and look up every single day. Resources Mentioned The Cantata of Love by Blaise Arminjon, SJ

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father John Burns of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, who served at the Nashville SHINE Retreat. They talk all about a woman's divine need to be seen, what it can look like to right-order our relationships with each other, and how the Father's gaze never leaves us.  Resources Mentioned Blessed is She SHINE Retreat

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Nell O'Leary , Blessed is She's Managing Editor. They talk all about what they were like as kids, the scary necessity of drawing boundaries, and God's desire for healing and restoration in all areas of our lives, but especially within our families. Resources Mentioned Boundaries by Cloud & Townsend All the Generations: From Genesis to You

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father Dan Connealy, Parochial Administrator at Saint Joan of Arc Parish in Phoenix, Arizona. They chat all about what spiritual direction is (and what it is NOT), what surprises they have been finding in prayer, and how to respond when others can’t feel God’s presence. Resources Mentioned #BISvbs ( Blessed is She on YouTube and Blessed is She on Insta...

In this episode, Beth and Jenna discuss the fruits from our last Blessed is She Virtual Bible Study (#BISVBS) through the Gospel of Mark, the ways scripture can come alive in our lives, and they announce the next book we’ll study together. Grab your Bible and join us! Resources Mentioned Blessed is She Free Daily Devotions Blessed is She SHINE Retreats Ignatian Contemplation Blessed is She on YouT...

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father Will Schmid of San Francisco de Asis Parish in Flagstaff, Arizona. They talk all about the beauty of the Liturgy of the Mass, practical ways to fall more deeply in love with Jesus, and why you should think again if you believe you’ve “tried everything” to grow in faith. Resources Mentioned: In Sinu Jesú The Lamb’s Supper by Scott Hahn The Genera...

In this episode, Beth and Jenna are in Nashville for our SHINE retreat. They talk all about sanctifying morning routines, Saint Josemaría Escrivá’s Heroic Minute, and what it looks like to be about the Father’s business. Resources Mentioned In Sinu Jesú Rise, Let us be on our way poster Only for Today sticker The Heroic Minute by Jenny Uebbing (Mama Needs Coffee) Christine Caine

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father Andrew Mattingly . They talk all about Father Mattingly’s homily from the SHINE Retreat in Kansas City, how to grow docile to the Holy Spirit, and why it’s so important to remain in the present moment with the Lord at all times. Resources Mentioned In the School of the Holy Spirit by Father Jacques Philippe In Sinu Jesú Spiritual Theology by Fat...

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about the life-changing work of stepping out in boldness to pray over our friends in the moment, their feelings about Rosary Club, and they hand out their first ever Podcast Homework assignment. Do you have a "Kim" in your life? Are you "Kim" in someone else's life? Share with us on Facebook, Twitter , or Instagram !

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father John Muir and Father John Parks. Father Muir is the Pastor at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Avondale, and Father Parks is the Vicar for Evangelization for the Diocese of Phoenix, and also serves as the Spiritual Advisor for Blessed is She. Fr. Parks and Fr. Muir talk about how their friendship encourages each of them to grow in holiness,...

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat about what they've been up to, the Houston #BISretreat, reading Scripture, and what we do to search for balance in our lives.  Share your "prayer and..." with us on Twitter or Instagram!

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about the “dark night of the soul” -- what it is, what it looks like, and practical ways to combat it.   Resources mentioned: In Sinu Jesu “King of My Heart” by Steffany Gretzinger “Till I Found You” by Phil Wickham Have you ever experienced a dark night of the soul? Let's talk on Facebook or Twitter !

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk with Debbie Herbeck of Be Love Revolution. Debbie shares her beautiful (and unbelievable!) conversion story, and how God is calling her to share the messiest part of her story in order to show young women His infinite mercy. Resources Mentioned: Jesus of Nazareth Misericordia Blessed is She SHINE Retreat Have you made peace with the messiest part of your story?...

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat about how deep friendships help build up your relationship with the Lord, and about some really fun ways Blessed is She can be a part of that over this summer. Resources mentioned: Text FRIENDSHIP to (520) 201-8737 Our Summer Gatherings Who are the closest friends in your life? Do you struggle to have Christ-centered friendships? Let's talk on Facebook or Twitt...

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Edmund Mitchell , the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis at a Catholic Church in Grapevine, Texas, and host of The Show podcast. They chat all about life verses, the inspiring lives of the saints, Edmund's long-term plan for evangelization in local parishes, and what it has in common with the structure of AA. 

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Katie Waldow, full time youth minister, Blessed is She Pinterest Coordinator, and Instagram joy-bringer. They chat about what it looks like to pursue joy when things aren’t going right and why it’s so important as followers of Jesus. Resources mentioned: James 1:2-4 Philippians 4:8 Nehemiah 8:10 The Divine Mercy Chaplet Happy Are You Poor by Fr. Thomas...

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat about what Apostles they identify with and what, in their personal lives, inspired them to pursue personal holiness.  Resources Mentioned Saint Thomas Aquinas’s “Summa Theologiae” In Sinu Jesu

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with two crucial members of the Blessed is She team: Managing Editor Nell O’Leary and Theological Editor Susanna Spencer. We chat all about what it was like to grow up in the faith and ways we can pour into younger Catholics going forward. Resources mentioned: Saint Thomas Aquinas’s “Summa Theologiae” Rise Up: Shining with Virtue

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about why we turn to so many things before we turn to the Lord, and how He is the One who truly satisfies us. Resources mentioned: "You Satisfy" by UPPERROOM HALT (via Weight Watchers) - Are you Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired? (Or dehydrated!)

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Father Patrick Mary Briscoe, who presently serves at St. Pius V Parish in Providence, Rhode Island, and as Deputy Senior Editor of Aleteia.org , and will be with Blessed is She in Ireland for the Shine retreat. We chat about what makes Holy Week special as a priest and what makes Good Friday so, so good for us all.  Resources mentioned: Paul Claudel's...

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Jenny Uebbing, the writer behind Mama Needs Coffee , about getting older, her reversion in college, and how a transformative experience during Mass completely revolutionized her body image.  Resources mentioned: EMDR Therapy 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Pope John Paul II

In this episode, Beth and Jenna basically have a bible study on Jesus’ healings throughout the Gospels. Why does Jesus ask what people want when they obviously want healing? We think we figured it out: It’s not about the answer.

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with speaker, singer/songwriter, and worship leader Jackie Francois Angel all about the power of prayer, and why we should still expect God to work unexplainable miracles through us. Prayer actually works, friend. So let's pray.

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk aaaalllll about failure. They share about how different their perceptions of failure are, what intimate risk looks like, and the idea of radical trust. What are your thoughts on failure? Is it something you shy away from? Do you have a fear of failure? Let’s talk on Facebook or Twitter ! Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you’re o...