The World Is Noisy – God Whispers®

"Think nothing else but that God ordains all, and where there is no love, put love, and you will draw out love..." - St. John of the Cross Tune in as Fr. Jedidiah Tritle joins author and host Julia Monnin for this 6-part Lenten Series on the writings of St. John of the Cross. On this fourth episode in the series, Julia and Fr. Jedidiah discuss St. John's works "Sayings of Light and Love" and "The...

"One dark night, fired with love's urgent longings - ah, the sheer grace! - I went out unseen, my house being now all stilled." - St. John of the Cross Tune in as Fr. Jedidiah Tritle joins author and host Julia Monnin for this 6-part Lenten Series on the writings of St. John of the Cross. On this third episode in the series, Julia and Fr. Jedidiah discuss St. John's work "The Dark Night."

"... I should not consider any spirituality worthwhile that would walk in sweetness and ease and run from the imitation of Christ." - St. John of the Cross Tune in as Fr. Jedidiah Tritle joins author and host Julia Monnin for this 6-part Lenten Series on the writings of St. John of the Cross. On this second episode in the series, Julia and Fr. Jedidiah discuss St. John's work "The Ascent of Mount...

"Since you know now that your desired Beloved lives hidden within your heart, strive to be really hidden with Him, and you will embrace Him within you and experience Him with loving affection." - St. John of the Cross Tune in is as Fr. Jedidiah Tritle joins author and host Julia Monnin for this 6-part Lenten Series on the writings of St. John of the Cross. On this first episode in the series, Juli...

Episode 36: Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin introduces an upcoming 6-part Lenten Podcast Series that she will host with special guest Fr. Jedidiah Tritle focused on the writings of St. John of the Cross. On this episode Julia also shares the details of why she has grown in her devotion to this great mystical Doctor of the Church while taking another look at Reflection #66, "Consider it all...

Episode 35: "They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles' wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint" (Isaiah 40:31). Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin spends some time reflecting on what Scripture tells us we should do when we find ourselves growing weary in this world while taking another look at Reflection #134, "Renewed" from her b...

Episode 34: How do we become people who wait well? This is the question author and host Julia Monnin wrestles with on this incredibly personal episode. Tune in as Julia shares what she learned about waiting during the long 10 years she and her husband carried the cross of infertility. Here are a few highlights from the show: Waiting is not a waste of time. Waiting is a time of preparation and puri...

Episode 33: It's been three years since author and host Julia Monnin published her first book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I". Tune in to this month's episode to hear what she has learned during these three years post-publication. (Hint, Hint: It has little to do with perfection and lots to do with surrender!) Julia also takes another look at Reflection #73 from the book (called "A L...

Episode 32: On this month's episode, author and host Julia Monnin introduces listeners to two of her favorite Saints, Teresa of Avila and Thérèse of Lisieux, while discussing briefly the differences between vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer. She also takes a closer look at Reflection #115 "Fruits of Prayer" from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I".

Episode 31: Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin makes a special announcement regarding the start up of her Catholic nonprofit "Journeys Revealed Ministries" while taking another look at Reflection #13 "A New Normal" from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I".

Episode 30: We may know that worry is futile, but how do we actually turn the endless running-of-our-minds off? In this episode author and host Julia Monnin ponders the directives related to worry that Jesus himself gives us as found in Matthew 6:25-34 while she takes another look at Reflection #27 "Worried Worrying" from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I".

Episode 29: Should you speak up or should you remain silent? Often we find ourselves in this situation and wonder what the Lord really wants us to do. Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin ponders this question while taking another look at Reflection #127 "The Silent Response" from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I".

Episode 28: What does it mean to discern? How do we really know for sure that what we are doing is God's will? These are questions every faithful Christian wrestles with at some point in their journey of discipleship. Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin discusses the process of discernment and gives four easy steps every discerning soul might want to consider taking along the way. Julia also t...

Episode 27: Now, more than ever, "[we] need endurance to do the will of God" (Hebrews 10:36). But what does it mean, practically speaking, to endure? Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin discusses this with special guest, "Endurance Expert", author John Wood. Julia also offers insight into Reflection #137, "Losing Momentum" from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I" To learn mo...

Episode 26: We all suffer, but few of us know how to suffer well. Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin talks about the power of the Cross while sharing insights into Reflection #110, "Exposed" from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I".

Episode 25: Ever wonder what is really going through the priest's mind during the Sacrament of Reconciliation? Here is your chance to find out! Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin sits down with Fr. Sean Wilson to find out what Confession is like from the priest's point of view. Julia also gives listeners a fresh look at Reflection #142 "Short Lines" from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whi...

Episode 24: "To embark means to depart; to go ahead is to leave behind. We can only  make a new beginning in life when we give up an old way of living." - Marc Foley, O.C.D.  Is there something in your life that God is asking you to end? Is there something in your life that God is asking you to begin? Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin encourages listeners to ponder these questions...

Episode 23: What did God do in your soul in the past year? And where might He be leading you in the year to come? Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin wonders what it truly means to live a life of recollection and takes a closer look at Reflection #33, "A Year in Review" from her first book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I".

Episode 22: How can we overcome the many distractions that come up in our lives, especially during the busyness of the Holiday Season? And what is the difference between "giving up" and "surrendering to God's Holy Will"?  Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin tackles these question by taking a look at Reflection #124, "Ever-Present" from her first book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Vo...

Episode 21: A message on prayer and an exciting announcement! - Tune in as author and host Julia Monnin announces the release of her second book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: The Daily Devotional" and shares the providential connection between this new book, a Chair in her living room, and Reflection #163 in her first book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers: Volume I".

Episode 20: Avoid the quick fix. Remember, slow and steady wins the race. Trust that God will give you "just enough" to keep you moving forward: these are a few of the ideas talked about on this month's podcast. Tune in as host Julia Monnin makes a connection between the "Little by Little, Step by Step" journey of the soul and "The Little Way" of St. Thérèse of Lisieux while she gives another insi...

Episode 19: On this episode Julia, humbly and humorously, shares with listeners a few of the Christian terms she (embarrassingly) didn't know the meaning of until recently. She also gives an inside look into the "Simple Minds" reflection (Reflection #36) from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers" ®

Episode 18: "Humble Pie" - Tune in as Julia gives listeners an inside look into Reflection #89 from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers" ® and gives practical advice on how to grow in virtue.

Episode 17: "Unhealed Memories" - Tune in as Julia gives listeners an inside look into Reflection #141 from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers" ® 

Episode 16: "Letting Go" - Tune in as Julia gives listeners an inside look into Reflection #109 from her book "The World Is Noisy - God Whispers" ®