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Welcome to Episode 129 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of the angels and the fact that there's no room in Heaven for pride & sin.   This week in the church, we celebrate the Feast of the Archangels: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. We also celebrate our Guardian Angels. Jesus tells us in the Gospel that we each have an...

Welcome to Episode 128 of the Warrior Words podcast!   Looking at our society today, if we are honest, we will admit that addictions are everywhere. There are so many different types: drugs, alcohol, shopping, food, scrolling, binging anything, etc. But what's the root of all of them? Are we, perhaps, trying to escape something by not dealing with it? Are we trying to avoid a situation by numbing...

Welcome to Episode 127 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the word lowly. Is it a positive word or a negative one? How does God treat the lowly of this world? Well, one of them became the mother of Jesus and part of His plan for the salvation of His people.   Donate to the Star of the Sea Guild through our fiscal sponsor! https://rais...

Welcome to Episode 126 of the Warrior Words podcast!   This week, I welcomed my first-ever guest back to the podcast. Jeri Bisbee said something in her original episode - waaay back in  Episode 4  - something about a miraculous healing. I had to know more! So I asked her to come back on the show to share the details, and she was thrilled to let people know what God did for her. We start with the t...

Welcome to Episode 125 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about God's love for His people. In the Old Testament, He had Moses make a bronze serpent and lift it up so the people could look upon it and be healed. This foreshadowing is then echoed by Jesus' words and His ultimate death on the cross. He was lifted up so the people - you and me...

Welcome to Episode 124 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In the podcast title, I said this was a little different. And that's true. I have no guest this week to share a story of triumphing over suffering. But there are elements of similarity. There is suffering, but those being discussed can no longer use their own voices. Harper, Fletcher, Sophia (recovering), Iryna, Julie, and Charlie This is NOT...

Welcome to Episode 123 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about Jesus' guest list for a banquet or feast. To be honest, creating a guest list for a family member's wedding with this in mind would be rather difficult. But I guess that's the point of many of His commands. They're not supposed to be easy.   Donate to the Star of the Sea Guild...

Welcome to Episode 122 of the Warrior Words podcast!   It's {almost} fall. I really enjoyed the Summer Rewind over the last ten weeks. It was wonderful to revisit these conversations. Now I want to introduce you to Allison Brown. She shares - from across the continents - her story of chronic illness that started when she was a child. It's been 30 years. Over the last 30 years, she has battled the...

Welcome to Episode 121 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the Beauty of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit was the part of the Trinity that I honestly didn't pay much attention to, and then I wondered why I didn't hear from God... Let's talk about the gifts of free will and the Holy Spirit's guidance.   Donate to the Star of the Sea Gui...

Welcome to Episode 120 of the Warrior Words podcast!   It's the last "Summer Rewind" episode, where I'm taking some older episodes and re-airing them. In this episode, I showcase Lauren Burns! This is Part One of a two-part episode Lauren and I did together.  While Lauren may have a "sensational" story in that not many people experience what she did, it's one where the lessons and observations are...

Welcome to Episode 119 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the Beauty of Discipline. That's not a word most of us would associate with beauty. But as Holy Scripture points out, God is a loving Father, and what father wouldn't discipline his child in order to teach his child? Discipline hurts in the moment; sometimes longer. But it is u...

Welcome to Episode 118 of the Warrior Words podcast!   It's time for another "Summer Rewind" episode, where I'm taking some older episodes and re-airing them. I'm sprucing them up a bit and adding a little commentary. In this episode, I showcase Brandice Lardner! Brandice has a very relatable story. She, like the rest of us, wanted to fit in. She wanted to be accepted and have people like her. It...

Welcome to Episode 117 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the Beauty of Help. We all fall into sadness and despair. We may even fall, or push ourselves, into the pit of despair. There are many things we can't get out of on our own. We need help from others and from God.   Donate to the Star of the Sea Guild through our fiscal sponsor!...

Welcome to Episode 116 of the Warrior Words podcast!   It's time for another "Summer Rewind" episode, where I'm taking some older episodes and re-airing them. I'm sprucing them up a bit and adding a little commentary. In this episode, I showcase Paige McLemore! Paige endured one of the most difficult experiences anyone can - the murder of a close family member. Listen to Paige's story, whether it'...

Welcome to Episode 115 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the Beauty of the Son of Man as He continues to teach on the things of Heaven and not those of earth. We need to be prepared for when the Son of Man returns.   Donate to the Star of the Sea Guild through our fiscal sponsor! https://raisedonors.com/xaviermissionfund/star-of-the-...

Welcome to Episode 114 of the Warrior Words podcast!   It's time for another "Summer Rewind" episode, where I'm taking some older episodes and re-airing them. I'm sprucing them up a bit and adding a little commentary. In this episode, I showcase James C. Magruder! Jim's episode was the first ever to make it to video. Once we were able to get his episode to the YouTube Channel, we started getting a...

Welcome to Episode 113 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about Heavenly profits. What happens when we work so hard to store things up here on earth, and then we die? Of what benefit is that?   Donate to the Star of the Sea Guild through our fiscal sponsor! https://raisedonors.com/xaviermissionfund/star-of-the-sea-guild   Armor Up. Fight th...

Welcome to Episode 112 of the Warrior Words podcast!   It's time for another "Summer Rewind" episode, where I'm taking some older episodes and re-airing them. I'm sprucing them up a bit and adding a little commentary. In this episode, I showcase Ondrea Lynn! Ondrea's episode got some great comments when it originally aired. Her transformation was nothing short of miraculous, and I loved the moment...

Welcome to Episode 111 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the persistence seen in Moses as he speaks to God about destroying the innocent with the wicked.   Donate to the Star of the Sea Guild through our fiscal sponsor! https://raisedonors.com/xaviermissionfund/star-of-the-sea-guild   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make...

Welcome to Episode 110 of the Warrior Words podcast!   It's time for another "Summer Rewind" episode, where I'm taking some older episodes and re-airing them. I'm sprucing them up a bit and adding a little commentary. In this episode, I showcase Kim Stewart! Kim came on during Autism Acceptance Month last year and shared her story of getting the autism diagnosis during a time when resources were s...

Welcome to Episode 109 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about a spiritual checklist God put into His Word for us. It's a great list to use at the end of the day as a sort of examination of conscience; a way to check in with how you are doing on this journey to Heaven.   Donate to the Star of the Sea Guild through our fiscal sponsor! https...

Welcome to Episode 108 of the Warrior Words podcast!   I'm back with another "Summer Rewind" episode where I'm taking some older episodes and re-airing them. I'm sprucing them up a bit and adding a little commentary. I thought this might be a good way to introduce newer listeners to episodes they may have missed. And a way for my long-time listeners to hear something they may have missed. In this...

Welcome to Episode 107 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about the beauty of God's Word - it's sweeter than honey and more precious than gold.   Donate to the Star of the Sea Guild through our fiscal sponsor! https://raisedonors.com/xaviermissionfund/star-of-the-sea-guild   Armor Up. Fight the Good Fight. Seek Beauty. Make Your Words Warri...

Welcome to Episode 106 of the Warrior Words podcast!   This is the second in a series I'm calling "Summer Rewind," where I'm taking some older episodes and re-airing them. I'm sprucing them up a bit and adding a little commentary. I thought this might be a good way to introduce newer listeners to episodes they may have missed. And a way for my long-time listeners to hear something they may have mi...

Welcome to Episode 105 of the Warrior Words podcast!   In this short Bits of Biblical Beauty (BoBB) episode, I talk about where we should set our sights. While it is good to rejoice in the gifts God gives us on Earth, Jesus reminds us that ultimately our joy is found in the eternal beauty of Heaven.   Donate to the Star of the Sea Guild through our fiscal sponsor! https://raisedonors.com/xaviermis...