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This is Blessed is She's audio experience. We're bringing you The Gathering Place, a podcast from Blessed is She. We will gather together with you at the table to talk about what YOU want to talk about, ask about, share about. You'll also hear Teachable Tuesday and other audio clips just for you!

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Further podcasts by Jenna Guizar

Podcast on the topic Religion und Spiritualität

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Q & A // God loves His girls - Healing our Femininity from 2023-12-13T05:11:41

You asked! We hope to answer your questions about what true femininity looks like and the healthy boundaries we can set to honor the identity given to us by our God. What is your understanding o...

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We Can Trust God Because He is GOOD 🐑 Blessed is She Podcast from 2023-12-07T16:26:29

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Q & A with Beth and Steph // Can you hear me now? from 2023-12-06T03:10:32

Advent is here! Let's chat about what will make this Advent different than all the others. Do you have expectations? What are you focusing on during this season? The Good Shepherd wants to g...

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The Spiritual Life is Both / And | Being Found & Finding God this Advent from 2023-12-01T18:30:06

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The Spiritual Life is Both / And | Being Found & Finding God this Advent 🐑 Blessed is She Podcast from 2023-11-29T17:15

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Q&A with Beth and Steph // Finding Joy in the Chaos from 2023-11-28T02:13:22

We are back for another Q&A and we're getting into navigating the Holidays and keeping our JOY in the midst of it all.

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Q&A with Beth and Steph // Give Jesus Everything from 2023-11-17T01:32:16

Join the convo as we share the beauty and often difficulties of giving Jesus everything. What does a life of faith with no reservations look like? Is it attainable?

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You Can Do Hard Things! from 2023-10-19T03:43:48

Join us for Q&A as we share about doing hard things but you don't get to do them alone! Join the convo as we talk about spiritual discipline and the way Jesus wants to walk with us as we...

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Q&A with Beth and Steph // Set Apart from 2023-10-12T17:44:17

Join us for Q&A as we share about the call to Holiness and what that practically looks like.

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Q&A with Beth and Steph // "They Follow Me" from 2023-10-05T01:56:51

Q&A is back and we are talking about the stigma of being followers. How do we accept that we are not weak because we choose to follow? When is it important to just lead?

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Q & A with Beth and Steph // Do ALL the things.. or don't! from 2023-09-28T02:54:26

It's that time again to talk about our IDENTITY. Who else needs a reset from all of the things we do or all of the hats we wear?? The Lord calls us His beloved. We are co-heirs with Christ. ...

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Joy vs. Happiness: What's the Difference? | Q&A with Beth and Steph from 2023-09-21T03:03:18

Join us live to talk all about the difference between JOY and HAPPINESS. Lord, restore our joy!

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The Power in a Name - Most Holy Name of Mary | Q&A with Blessed is She from 2023-09-14T02:55:01

Names have such a deep connection with our identity. Let’s celebrate this Feast Day talking about the Most Holy Name of our Mother and the beauty in names.

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Q & A with Beth and Steph // Friends Forever - the importance of friendship from 2023-09-07T03:01:53

Chat with us about the importance of having holy, healthy friendships!

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Expectations vs. Reality: Back to School Season from 2023-08-31T02:48:23

A fresh start? Hectic schedules starting back up? What does it look like after the back to school pics are taken? Let’s chat expectations vs. reality!

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Thanks, Mom; Spiritual Motherhood and How Mary Can Help from 2023-08-23T20:49:03

Another Marian feast day, another Marian Q&A! Join the convo about Mary's Spiritual Motherhood for you!

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Misunderstanding Mary: Unraveling Protestant Perceptions from 2023-08-17T17:44:03

Let’s talk about how Catholics and Protestants have misconceptions about Mary, the Mother of God.

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Charismastic, Traditional, Cafeteria... What *Kind of Catholic* Are You? from 2023-07-27T12:57:31

What a strange question this is! Yet sometimes we find ourselves asking it about ourselves, about our neighbors, or even being questioned by others. Let’s tackle this never-ending question we as...

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What is Discernment? | Fr. Paul Sullivan on How to Know What's from God and What's Not from 2023-07-20T06:00:58

Let's talk about discernment and how to know what's from God and what's not.

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Conquering Distractions & Persevering in Prayer | Beth FINALLY Talks About This! from 2023-07-19T03:12:15

Six (or seven?!) years later, Beth Davis is finally going to give the talk Jenna has always asked for: let’s talk about defeating distractions in prayer.

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The Myth of Balancing ALL THE THINGS (and What the Alternative Is) from 2023-07-12T02:35:12

Let’s talk about the never-ending question of “How do I balance ALL THE THINGS?” Is balance actually a myth? And if it is, what’s the alternative solution?

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Nourishing Our Christian Minds, Souls, and Bodies: The Power of What We Consume from 2023-06-28T21:44:01

Come hang with us as we talk all about the importance of what we consume as Christian women. Let’s talk books, movies, social media, food, alcohol, and more. What are we attached to and where ar...

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Summer Plans for Prayer and Community | Q & A with Beth and Steph from 2023-06-21T18:39:54

Let's talk about summer plans for for cultivating Prayer & Community 💕

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Transformed by the Invitation to Prayer: Fr. Connealy's Inspiring Journey from 2023-06-21T15:11:11

What would happen if we actually invite someone to pray? How would that change their life? What would happen if we took five minutes a day to pray? How would our lives be changed? Father Conn...

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Unpacking the Sacred Sacrament: Exploring the Significance and Meaning of the Eucharist from 2023-06-14T14:25:48

Lots of Christians don’t know the truth of the Eucharist; some Catholics even don’t know the beauty of the Eucharist and what It means in our lives that Jesus is truly present: Body, Blood, Soul...

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Persevering in Life & Prayer & Everything in Between | Q&A with Beth and Jenna of Blessed is She from 2023-06-09T03:39:47

We’d love to hear how you persevere in prayer (or how it’s a struggle for you). Let’s talk all about prayer, Scripture, and how we can lean on the Church when times are hard.

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Desiring the Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit | Q&A with Beth and Jenna of Blessed is She from 2023-05-31T15:59:44

Join Beth and Jenna as they chat about the Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit!

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Sometimes It's Hard to Pray | Q&A with Blessed is She from 2023-05-23T22:22:26

Do you ever find it difficult to pray? You're not alone! Join us as we chat all about it!

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Prayer Routine for Catholic Women & The Foundational Truths of Prayer | Q&A with Beth and Jenna from 2023-05-23T22:22:10

Join Beth and Jenna as they talk about Prayer Routines & The Foundational Truths of Prayer!

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Should We Make Time for Faithful Friendships? | Q&A with Beth and Jenna from 2023-05-23T22:21:23

Join Beth and Jenna as they chat about faithful friendships!

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Confession Anxiety? We're here to help. | Tips for the Sacrament of Reconciliation from BIS from 2023-05-23T22:21:10

Join Beth and Jenna as they chat all things Confession!

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"Be Sober and Vigilant" What Does that Mean? | Q&A with Beth and Jenna from 2023-05-23T22:04:11

Today we'll talk about why we as Christians are sometimes more concerned with what others think instead of what God thinks.

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Why You Should Take a Rest | Q&A with Beth and Jenna from 2023-05-23T21:57:17

Join Beth and Jenna as they chat about Sabbatical!

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There is New Hope Dawning // New Wine Blessed is She Podcast Episode 8 from 2023-04-14T04:00:56

Join us as we conclude our podcast series on our 2023 devotional, New Wine!

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When Life is Unrelenting and Unsustainable, It's Time to Surrender // New Wine Podcast Episode 7 from 2023-04-07T04:00:53

Join us this Lenten season as we dive into our 2023 devotional, New Wine!

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Suffering Brings About Great Fruit, If Only We Let It // New Wine Blessed is She Podcast Episode 5 from 2023-04-06T23:42:53

Join us this Lenten season as we dive into our 2023 devotional, New Wine!

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When Suffering and Death Leads to New Life // New Wine Blessed is She Podcast Episode 6 from 2023-03-24T04:00:53

Join us this Lenten season as we dive into our 2023 devotional, New Wine!

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Going through suffering? He is making you new. // New Wine Blessed is She Podcast Episode 4 from 2023-03-17T04:00:34

Join us this Lenten season as we dive into our 2023 devotional, New Wine!

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He's Digging a Deeper Well // New Wine Podcast Ep 3 from 2023-03-10T04:00

Join us this Lenten season as we dive into our 2023 devotional, New Wine!

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The Incense (and Offering) of Our Lives // New Wine Podcast Ep 2 from 2023-03-03T04:00:10

Join us this Lenten season as we dive into our 2023 devotional, New Wine!

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Our Wounds are an Entry Point // New Wine Podcast Ep 1 from 2023-02-24T04:00:41

Join us this Lenten season as we dive into our 2023 devotional, New Wine!

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How to Decide What To Do for Lent | Q&A with Beth and Jenna from 2023-02-15T19:31:27

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You Can Just Rest Part 3: Take a Break // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2023-02-14T22:17:59

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we continue our series on rest!

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You Can Just Rest Part 2: Rest for the Weary // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2023-02-07T23:04:04

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we continue our series on rest!

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You Can Just Rest Part 1: The Problem and The Promise // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2023-01-31T20:03:15

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we begin our new series on rest! 

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Do Nothing Part 3: Do Nothing // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2023-01-24T22:45:42

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we conclude our series based on John 15:5 "Apart from me you can do nothing."

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Trusting God Even When You Don't Get it // Blessed is She Podcast from 2023-01-20T16:00:03

We're back with a very special episode and some *very* big news!


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Do Nothing Part 2: Do less? // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2023-01-17T22:31:34

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we continue our series based on John 15:5 "Apart from me you can do nothing."

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Bonus: What I'd Tell My Younger Self // live from #SEEK23 from 2023-01-13T15:28:39

In this very special episode of the Blessed is She podcast, Kelsey is joined by Father Mark-Mary, CFR live from SEEK to chat about how good life gets when we trust in the Lord.


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Do Nothing part 1: Do more? // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2023-01-10T23:39:39

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we begin our series based on John 15:5 "Apart from me you can do nothing."!

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Heart Check part 4, Healed Eyes, Pure Heart // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-12-20T21:58:14

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we conclude our series on the heart!

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Prayer Journaling 101 // Q&A with Beth and Jenna! from 2022-12-15T20:52:16

Do you love to prayer journal? Not sure where to start? Good news! We're chatting all things prayer journaling on this week's q&a! 

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Heart Check part 3, Watch Your Mouth // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-12-13T23:21:41

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we continue our series on the heart!

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Our Lady of Guadalupe // Saint Stories with Kelsey from 2022-12-12T21:57:06

Happy feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe!! Haven’t heard her incredible story yet? Don’t worry! Kelsey has got you covered!

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How Do You Juggle Life and Prayer? // Q&A with Beth and Jenna from 2022-12-08T19:55:57

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Heart Check part 2, Get hungry // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-12-06T21:52:56

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we continue our series on the heart! 

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Heart Check, part one // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-11-29T23:44:07

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we begin our new series on the heart!

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How to Have Hope in Hard Times, part three // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-11-15T21:23:29

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we continue our series on how to have hope in hard times!

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How to Have Hope in Hard Times, part two // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-11-08T22:58:15

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we continue our series on how to have hope in hard times!

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How to Pray During Advent | An Invitation to Meet Peace Himself // blessed is she podcast from 2022-11-04T21:03:16

This is a special episode with Beth Davis and Jenna Guizar where we chat all about the past year (what we can remember), how we're seeing the Lord move in new ways, and how we're preparing and p...

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How to Have Hope in Hard Times, part one // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-11-02T16:51:31

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we begin a new series on how to have hope in hard times! 

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House: A Series on Discipleship // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-10-18T19:22:03

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we conclude our topical series on discipleship!

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Table: A Series on Discipleship // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-10-11T21:25:58

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we continue our topical series on discipleship!

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Valley: A Series on Discipleship // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-10-05T21:23:58

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we continue our topical series on discipleship!


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Paths: A Series on Discipleship // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-09-27T20:36:19

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we continue our topical series on discipleship!

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Pastures: A Series on Discipleship // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-09-21T16:52:10

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we continue our topical series on discipleship!

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Shepherd: A Series on Discipleship // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-09-13T22:05:39

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood as we begin our topical series on discipleship!

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Get up, Stand up // a teachable tuesday series on discipline, part 3 from 2022-08-30T22:26:30

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we continue our topical series on discipline!

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Hurts So Good // a teachable tuesday series on discipline, part 2 from 2022-08-23T20:42:58

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood as we continue our topical series on discipline! 

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Love + limits // a teachable tuesday series on discipline, part 1 from 2022-08-16T20:24:03

Join Beth Davis and the BIS Sisterhood this Tuesday as we begin our topical series on discipline!

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He's resurrecting everything (that means you!) // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-08-09T22:50:30

Join Beth Davis and the BIS sisterhood to unpack the Gospel of John Chapter 21. Share your takeaway below!

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The best thing you'll ever do // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-08-02T22:09:50

Join Beth Davis and the BIS sisterhood to unpack the Gospel of John Chapter 20!

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Gospel of John Chapter 19 // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-07-26T22:22:43

You can trust Jesus with your life. Join Beth Davis and the BIS sisterhood to unpack the Gospel of John Chapter 19. Share your takeaway below!

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Gospel of John Chapter Eighteen // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-07-19T23:38:41

What are your priorities?   


Join Beth Davis and the BIS sisterhood to unpack the Gospel of John Chapter 15. Share your takeaway below!

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Gospel of John Chapter 17 // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-07-12T21:50:54

Go before Jesus in the Eucharist and be made new.

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Gospel of John Chapter 16 // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-07-05T22:01:14

He has so many things to say to you! Join Beth Davis and the BIS sisterhood to unpack the Gospel of John Chapter 15. Share your takeaway below!

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Gospel of John Chapter 15 // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-06-28T20:45:38

He is always with you. Join Beth Davis and the BIS sisterhood to unpack the Gospel of John Chapter 15.

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Gospel of John Chapter 14 // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-06-21T22:16:20

Join Beth Davis and the BIS sisterhood to unpack the Gospel of John Chapter 14. Share your takeaway below!

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Gospel of John Chapter 13 // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-06-14T23:41:31

Join Beth Davis and the BIS sisterhood to unpack the Gospel of John Chapter 13!

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Gospel of John Chapter 12 // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-06-07T17:30:08

Join Beth Davis and the BIS sisterhood to unpack the Gospel of John Chapter 12!

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Lord, If You Had Been There... // Chapter 11 of the Gospel of John teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-05-31T18:05:15

This week we dive into the Gospel of John Chapter 11!

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Gospel of John Chapter 10 // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-05-24T22:39:53

Grab your Bible, read chapter 10 of the Gospel of John, and let's share one takeaway! Scripture is for YOU, dear friend. Let's read it together.

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God Uses Our Lives to Breakthrough // teachable tuesday with Claire Dwyer from 2022-05-10T21:43:22

He's using it all, right where you are. Let's open our eyes to see Him.  Join Claire Dwyer and the BIS sisterhood to unpack the Gospel of John Chapter 9.

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The Truth Will Set You Free // teachable tuesday with Megan Hjelmstad from 2022-05-03T23:31:43

Grab your Bible and let's read John 8! 

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Gospel of John Bible Study Chapter 7 // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-04-26T22:42:50

Grab your Bible, read chapter 7 of the Gospel of John, and let's share one takeaway! Scripture is for YOU, dear friend. Let's read it together.

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Gospel of John Bible Study Chapter 6 // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-04-19T20:33:35

Eat and believe, dear friend. The Eucharist is real. 

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Gospel of John Bible Study Chapter 5 // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-04-12T21:56:58

Grab your Bible, read chapter 5 of the Gospel of John, and let's share one takeaway! Scripture is for YOU, dear friend. Let's read it together.

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Gospel of John Bible Study Chapter 4 // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-04-05T19:17:46

He is waiting for you. 

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Jesus is telling the truth // teachable tuesday with Beth Davis from 2022-03-29T21:09:51

Grab your Bible, read chapter 3 of the Gospel of John, and let's share one takeaway! Scripture is for YOU, dear friend. Let's read it together.

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teachable tuesday // You Have a Mom from 2022-03-22T22:52:26

Mary was there and she is HERE. Grab your Bible, read John Chapter 2, and come share your takeaway with us. 💙

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John Chapter One // come & see from 2022-03-15T18:02:48

Grab your Bible and come pray with us! We will be reading Chapter 1 of the Gospel of John, sharing takeaways, and letting our lives be changed by The Word Himself!

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teachable tuesday // Introducing a New Teachable Tuesday! from 2022-03-08T20:10:03

Let's dive into John together!

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Your Holy Spirit-led Lent 🕊 from 2022-03-01T20:55:15

Let Him guide you this Lent.

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teachable tuesday // Bee on the Lookout from 2022-02-22T22:17:33

Be on the lookout for those signal graces!

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teachable tuesday // Let God change you from the inside out this Lent from 2022-02-16T04:49:31

Let God change you from the inside out this Lent!

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Born of Fire // TGP Lent Special with Father Innocent from 2022-02-11T21:04:29

There is a growing, burning desire in my heart to live more radically for the Lord. To love Him more lavishly, to trust Him with everything, to be wildly obedient to His will. And this man, Fr. ...

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teachable tuesday // All We Need Is Love from 2022-02-08T19:39:08

Love is all we need ❤️

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teachable tuesday // You’ve Got a Friend in Me from 2022-02-01T20:10:59

Everyone needs friends! 

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Rest & Receive // TGP Episode 136 from 2022-01-27T14:54:44

It's the last episode of the season and this one is all about silence! Join Father Parks and Beth Davis to wrap up season 8 of The Gathering Place.

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teachable tuesday // It's Good You Exist from 2022-01-25T20:49:47

You are a gift 🎁 

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Whose voice is that? // spiritual direction with Father John Parks TGP Episode 135 from 2022-01-21T05:39:28

Jenna went into labor on the day we were supposed to finish recording season 9 of the podcast, so Fr. John Parks came to the rescue!

Our incredible spiritual advisor sat down for a chat a...

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teachable tuesday // He is the Way from 2022-01-18T21:26:10

He's taking care of it.

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Right Ordered Love // TGP Episode 134 from 2022-01-13T23:30:15

This one is close to the heart for us. Jenna and I both suffered so much and so long with sexual sin and we want you to know that if you have too, you're not alone. That if you are struggling no...

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teachable tuesday // You Are Not Alone from 2022-01-11T19:56:53

You have never been alone!💕

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The Eucharist is Real // TGP Episode 133 from 2022-01-06T17:17:42

All the love you're looking for can be found in that little white Host.

Just in case you've never heard this, Jesus Himself is alive and present in the Most Holy Eucharist. Every Mass, He...

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teachable tuesday // What's God Saying in 2022? from 2022-01-04T21:57:56

Share your word, saint or verse of the year with us 💕

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You Need Rest // TGP Episode 132 from 2021-12-30T17:00

Feeling burnt out from all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? Or maybe you're feeling spent from a long year lived at a fast pace. If you're hoping for a change with the flipping of th...

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Pay Attention to Your Life // TGP Episode 131 from 2021-12-23T15:25:34

Permission to slow down granted.

Have you been feeling the pressure to get it all done, figure it all out, do it all perfectly - even in prayer? You weren't made for stress and overly com...

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From Bitter to Sweet from 2021-12-22T04:27:21

The Crib + the Cross change everything.

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On Being Slowed and Silenced // TGP Episode 130 from 2021-12-16T21:48:19

Everyone suffers. Maybe you're hurting right now, maybe you've just come through a really tough time, or perhaps you want to support someone who's struggling. No matter your experience of suffer...

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teachable tuesday // Joy is for You from 2021-12-14T19:59:44

You can have joy no matter what’s going on💜

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Welcome to Surrender Part 2 // TGP Episode 129 from 2021-12-10T07:10

It's time to chat about surrender again! Beth and Jenna are back to talk all about the secret sauce of surrender. 

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teachable tuesday // Make Room This Advent from 2021-12-09T18:35:21

His heart is for you. Let's make room for Him this Advent, friends.

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Enjoy the Ride // TGP Episode 128 from 2021-12-02T22:17:35

Life with the Lord is an exciting ride, friends. Just throw your hands up in the air and enjoy the ride! It's all about surrender. 

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teachable tuesday // Rebuilding the Ruins from 2021-11-30T19:21:39

He will restore you, friend.

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The Simple Life // TGP Episode 127 from 2021-11-24T23:22:07

We are back with season 8 of the Gathering Place Podcast! We are getting back to basics this time. This season is a simple season. The simpler our lives are, the more space there is for the Lord...

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teachable tuesday // For Those Who Are Suffering from 2021-11-23T21:10:59

Don't be afraid of the Cross, friend. It is the deepest intimacy you will ever know.

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teachable tuesday // Look to Jesus from 2021-11-17T20:49:24

He is all you need.

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Welcome to Our Small Group // TGP Episode 126 from 2021-11-12T17:27:33

Season 8 of The Gathering Place is airing the week of Thanksgiving and this season is all about simplicity. In this special bonus episode, we sit down with Leana Bowler to talk all about And Hay...

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teachable tuesday // Mad at God? from 2021-11-09T19:51:24

Try this!

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teachable tuesday // I Choose You from 2021-11-03T22:28:13

He has chosen you from the beginning of time and will always choose you, friend. Don't forget it 💕

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teachable tuesday // To know or not to know? from 2021-10-26T18:35:08

Seeking God instead of answers.

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teachable tuesday // Good Things Are Coming from 2021-10-19T18:26:17

Wait for it 💕

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teachable tuesday // Under Pressure? from 2021-10-12T18:29:35

Grab your Bible and let's pray with Psalm 56:9!

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teachable tuesday // He's in the Silent Moments from 2021-10-05T19:12:02

Silence is golden, friend. He's right here.

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teachable tuesday // God's Not Trying To Fix You from 2021-09-28T20:27:50

Grab your Bible and come pray with us, sweet friend!

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teachable tuesday // Listen Close from 2021-09-14T19:21:37

Hearing God’s voice through your history — let’s pray together sweet #BISsisterhood 💜💜💜

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teachable tuesday // Looking Back + Moving Forward from 2021-09-07T20:10:35

Your are in His hands, friend ❤️

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teachable tuesday // with Claire Dwyer from 2021-08-10T17:00

The Father wants to know you and your whole heart. There is nothing we can trust to Him. Claire Dwyer is joining us for Teachable Tuesday sharing all about the Father's heart for us today.

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Bird Bingo + Holy Friendships // TGP Episode 125 from 2021-07-22T17:53:23

It's the end of another season of the Gathering Place podcast and after chatting with the best guests and friends all about evangelization, we want to launch Y O U to go out and preach the Gospe...

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teachable tuesday // Do Yourself a Favor & Forgive from 2021-07-20T20:27:12

Come pray with us, friends!

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Finding Life by Losing It with Michael Miller // TGP EP 124 from 2021-07-15T21:00

If you've been looking for Someone or Something worth dying for, you've come to the right place. The Gospel is worth it. Jesus gave everything for you to be with you forever and our response sho...

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teachable tuesday // The Lord Wants to Get Practical from 2021-07-13T20:36:04

Let's read from John 15 and see where the Lord is trying to get practical in our everyday lives. Join us for Teachable Tuesday, where we dive into God's word and apply it to our lives.

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Make a Commitment // TGP Episode 123 from 2021-07-08T21:30:26

Right here and now, the Lord is knocking on the door of your heart. Jesus desires to be at the center of your life and He is offering His love and life to you, fully and forever. Will you open y...

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Meet People Where They're At // TGP Episode 122 from 2021-07-01T18:04:13

Everyone is on a journey. Everyone has their own story on how they meet and come to know the Lord. Meet people where they are at in their walk. Matt Fradd sits down in the studio with us telling...

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teachable tuesday // It's Time For Confession from 2021-06-29T19:39:38

Let’s Get to Confession

Come pray with us!!

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Holiness is the Answer // TGP Episode 121 from 2021-06-26T21:56:20

Want to change the world? Pursue holiness. Go deep before you go out. Let His love and friendship change Y O U before you try to change anyone else. Pull up a chair this week as Jenna + Beth tal...

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teachable tuesday // God Loves You from 2021-06-22T18:33:10

God Loves You — don’t you forget it!

Come pray with us sweet friends!!

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It’s Not About the Project, It’s About Love // TGP Episode 120 from 2021-06-17T20:00

Father Boniface Hicks joins us in the studio for episode 120 chatting about spiritual direction and evangelization. We have a cause for evangelization when we fall in love with Jesus ourselves a...

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teachable tuesday // He Wants Your Heart from 2021-06-15T17:00

God is a real and living person who wants a relationship with you. Give Him your heart today.

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Made For Worship // TGP Episode 119 from 2021-06-10T20:01:45

Let’s look at where we spend our time, where we give our hearts, where we offer our worship. We are all worshipping something. We are all at the altar of something. Is it our Lord or is it somet...

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teachable tuesday // No More Excuses from 2021-06-08T18:29:54

It's time to pray. t’s time to be with Him.

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How Did We Get Here? // TGP Episode 118 from 2021-06-03T19:32:35

Sometimes we can look at our lives and ask, "How did I get here?" If you have drifted, you are never too far away for the Lord. Our special guest Christine Caine is here to share with us how we ...

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teachable tuesday // It's Time to Prune Some Things from 2021-06-01T19:20:06

It’s time to prune some things. Let’s open up scripture to John 17 and let Him get to work in us 🌿🍃

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Your Living Word // TGP Episode 117 from 2021-05-27T19:52:07

We all have a verse from the Bible that the Lord want's us to know. It's a verse that is just for us. It's not just some words on a page. It is living. Jenna and Beth are back talking all about ...

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teachable tuesday // Do You Thirst? from 2021-05-25T18:38:21

Drink from the well today, friend. He is what you need. 💜

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Your Faith Could Save Them // TGP Episode 116 from 2021-05-20T23:32:30

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is JOY! This week on the podcast, join Beth + Jenna and Mike Guizar (Jenna's husband!) for a lot of laughs, Holy Spirit inspired convo, and even more love....

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teachable tuesday // How to Fall In Love from 2021-05-18T18:08:26

Pour out your love on Him, #BISsisterhood 💜

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The One Where We Talk About How We Pray // TGP Episode 115 from 2021-05-13T19:41:37

This is the one where Beth and Jenna talk all about how they pray. From Holy Hours to journaling to lots of reading from Personal Prayer, we are so excited to let you in on our prayer time.

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Give It A Shot // TGP Episode 114 from 2021-05-06T16:08:09

Father Mark-Mary, CFR. is back on The Gathering Place chatting with us about how we can evangelize in practical ways in our world. Start simply, friend. Pick up the phone and call someone. It's ...

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teachable tuesday // Now Is The Time from 2021-05-04T18:17:19

Everything is changing, friend.

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What’s The Worst That Could Happen? // TGP Episode 113 from 2021-04-30T04:33:13

It can be intimidating to pray with people. But think about it, friend. What's the worst thing that can happen? Jenna and Beth sit down this week to chat all about how to pray with people.

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teachable tuesday // It's Time to Read the Signs—and Rest from 2021-04-27T18:38:43

SLOOOOOOW DOWN.  You can just rest, friend. Take 5 minutes in silence with the Lord today.

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The Fight of Our Life // TGP Episode 112 from 2021-04-22T20:32:51

Father Innocent, CFR. is back for part two talking all about intimacy. The Father desires for us is to be deeply intimate with Him. That is the fight of our life, friends. To know that and to be...

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teachable tuesday // Be the Sheep from 2021-04-20T20:22:58

The Good Shepherd loves His sheep (that's you).

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Waste Some Time // TGP Episode 111 from 2021-04-15T21:00

We are joined by Father Innocent, CFR. to chat all about intimacy with the Lord. If we want to grow in intimacy with God, we have to be willing to waste some time with Him in prayer.

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teachable tuesday // Secret’s Out: The Eucharist is Real from 2021-04-13T20:10:01

Recently Richard Dawins shared what we've always known to be true: Catholics believe in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.  The rumors are true, friend. We take Christ at H...

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Coming Back to Life // TGP Episode 110 from 2021-04-08T20:47:26

We are back for season seven of The Gathering Place and this season we are talking all about evangelization. Jenna and Beth sit down to catch up on life and talk about how different this year lo...

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teachable tuesday // It Starts With Thank You from 2021-04-06T18:45:13

What's your #1?

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teachable tuesday // Back On The Wagon from 2021-03-30T21:36:26

He’s with you, right here, right now. Let’s be with Him this Holy Week.

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teachable tuesday // Climb on His Shoulders from 2021-03-23T18:47:53

Grab a Bible & let's pray 🙏🏽

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teachable tuesday // Dream Big, friend from 2021-03-16T19:28

You can dream big with Him, friend. No dream is too small for Him.

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teachable tuesday // Sing Your Song from 2021-03-09T20:28:20

Isaiah 54:1

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teachable tuesday with Father Mark-Mary, CFR. // Bye Bye Baggage from 2021-02-23T21:35:45

It's Teachable Tuesday time and we are joined by Father Mark-Mary of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. We all have it. Some bags are bigger than others. But set them down. The Lord wants to ...

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teachable tuesday // No More Manure from 2021-02-16T20:07:34

Let's get rid of it. Holy Spirit, convict our hearts. 

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Heart of Fire // TGP Episode 109 from 2021-02-16T18:15:59

Suffering and joy aren’t mutually exclusive. You can have joy right in the middle of whatever mess you’re dealing with because He’s with you, right in the middle of it, too. How sweet is that? Listen

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teachable tuesday // How to Begin and End with the Lord from 2021-02-09T20:41:29

Let's get a Bible and read Psalm 92 to see how we should begin and end our day right (which is with the Lord).

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teachable tuesday // And The Solution is Jesus from 2021-02-02T20:38:56

Do you have burdens? Do you feel heavy? We have a Savior, and His name is Jesus. He will carry those for you. Right now, today. Let's give it over to Him.

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teachable tuesday // What should I *do* for Lent? from 2021-01-26T20:32:14

Sometimes we can get bogged down on what to DO for Lent. Well, have no fear! Beth gives us three tips for discerning what the Lord wants from us for Lent.

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Answering Your Questions About Catholics // q&a with Father Parks from 2021-01-23T15:00

God is love. God is truth. There is only one of Him. The love of God and the truth of God are never opposed.

We are joined by Father John Parks for this special video where we answer ques...

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Stay Awhile // TGP Episode 108 from 2021-01-21T19:55:56

Did you ever think your weakness, tiredness, and limitations could be a good thing? Let them lead you back to the heart of the Father. He wants to be your everything. 

This may be th...

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For anyone discerning religious life, this one’s for you. // Come & See with Blessed is She from 2021-01-20T17:09:50

Join us for a monthly talk with different religious orders to learn more about religious life for women. We will kickstart this series hearing from Father John Burns, the Vocation Promoter and P...

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teachable tuesday // The Lord is in it All from 2021-01-20T16:48:36

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teachable tuesday // He's calling us, sweet friend from 2021-01-15T00:11:07

The Lord is calling us to more than *just* consuming good content: it's an invitation to deep intimacy with Him. So let's dive in.

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An Interview with the Gathering Place Podcast’s Number One Fan // Blessed is She Podcast: The Gathering Place Episode 107 from 2021-01-14T20:05:28

Father Mark Mary of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal is back again for another episode of The Gathering Place! This time we are talking all about suffering & trust in the Lord's will for...

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We Belong to Each Other // TGP Episode 106 from 2021-01-07T23:39:15

This week, we sit down with Father Mark Mary of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal to chat all about family. We have a calling to each other. We as brothers and sisters in Christ belong to eac...

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New Year, Same God // TGP Episode 105 from 2021-01-01T20:44:26

Happy New Year! In this week's episode, Jenna & Beth chat about their word, saint, and verse for the 2021. It's time for a new beginning this year. He has good things in store for you, sweet...

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The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary from 2020-12-31T15:00

Come pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary with Jenna & Beth 💜🙏🏽

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The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary from 2020-12-31T15:00

Come pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary with Mike & Jenna Guizar🙏🏽

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The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary from 2020-12-31T15:00

Come pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary with Jenna & Beth 🙏🏽💜

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The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary from 2020-12-31T15:00

Come pray the Joyful Mysteries with Nell O'Leary & Olivia Spears 💜 

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This is How Much He Loves You // TGP Episode 104 from 2020-12-25T03:39:29

Merry Christmas, friends! Today, we are joined by Laura Kelly Fanucci for a special episode chatting all about our new book Emmanuel. God loves you THIS much. Let’s sit in the quiet ama...

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A New Narrative // TGP Episode 103 from 2020-12-17T21:58:47

This week, Jenna & Beth sit down with Father John Burns and talk all about our stories of suffering. The Lord is there in all of it. He is the God of our rescue and His grace is coming for y...

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teachable tuesday // Give Yourself the Gift of Forgiveness from 2020-12-15T20:55:35

He is inviting us to forgive. Let's make the active choice to forgive, friends. 

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A Mediocre Summary of Fr. Jacques Philippe’s Teaching on Interior Peace // TGP Episode 102 from 2020-12-10T18:03:47

This one is all about Father Jacque Philippe & interior peace. In this episode, Beth & Jenna chat about the ways they are striving to maintain interior peace & ways you can too. Let'...

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teachable tuesday // Go to Saint Joseph from 2020-12-08T20:43:39

Are you as excited as Beth is?!?! If not, listen in. If so, YAYYY!!!!

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You Have A Story // TGP Episode 101 from 2020-12-03T17:30:10

This week, Jenna & Beth sit down with Claire Dwyer to chat about the Holy Spirit & the stories the Lord writes with your life. Take comfort that the Lord has moved radically in your life...

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teachable tuesday // Wanna Talk About It? from 2020-12-01T20:33:02

How will you commit to the Lord, today? 

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Let the Healing Begin // TGP Episode 100 from 2020-11-27T03:00:42

In our hundredth episode, we share about how the Lord works in our personal experiences of healing. It's harder and it hurts, but it's so good. He is always present, never leaving, and will cont...

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teachable tuesday // Return to Peace from 2020-11-24T21:01:29

Let's get back to the peace, friends. Come pray with us!

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The Advent Of Advent // TGP Episode 99 from 2020-11-20T01:01:43

Jenna, Beth, and Nell sit down this week to chat about how Advent is a battle to break out of the sleepiness of presents and tradition, and to wake up the the radical reality that the Savior of ...

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teachable tuesday // Scripture is like an Onion from 2020-11-17T20:03:19

Come pray with us, sweet friend. Prayer is where you’ll find Him.

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Chase The Grace // TGP Episode 98 from 2020-11-12T21:04:18

This year has been crazy. We may have gotten off track with our prayer routines and are struggling. He wants to know that. He wants to be close to you in that suffering. Bring that to Him and al...

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teachable tuesday // Want to Hear God's Voice? from 2020-11-10T20:49:21

Want to hear His voice? Find out how in today's Teachable Tuesday 🙌🏽

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A Life Worth Living // TGP Episode 97 from 2020-11-06T03:00:40

In this week's episode, we are joined by Father Dan Connealy to chat all about giving ourselves entirely to the Lord & giving Him time every day in prayer. The Lord can work wonders in your ...

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teachable tuesday // Define The Relationship from 2020-11-03T19:46:28

This is a Teachable Tuesday we all need.

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Set Us Free // TGP Episode 96 from 2020-10-29T20:54:08

This one is all about healing. His promises are for you, sweet friend. Not just for someone else, He wants to restore you, to make you new, to set you free.

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teachable tuesday // You're Invited from 2020-10-27T18:33:27

You’re Invited 💜

Come pray with us on Teachable Tuesday. We love you 🙌🏽

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He Is Our Homeland // TGP Episode 95 from 2020-10-23T00:25:34

In this week's episode, we are joined by Michelle Benzinger talking all about places of peace and rest during this year. This year, the Church is being invited to become brighter. It’s time to s...

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teachable tuesday // From Interview to Intimacy from 2020-10-20T21:08:31

Pray with us 🙏🏽

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Where’s the Pattern? // TGP Episode 94 from 2020-10-16T02:15:30

In this week's episode, Jenna and Beth chat all about how the Lord has moved in their lives. Friends, look back and see how the Lord has moved, how He’s spoken, how He’s revealed Himself in the pas...

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teachable tuesday // Pray The Rosary from 2020-10-14T01:18:41

Pray the rosary. Just do it. 

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Lean Back // TGP Episode 93 from 2020-10-08T20:50:13

We have a hard time resting. With all of the distractions of daily life, true rest can fall to the side. In this week's episode, we are joined by Lisa Brenninkmeyer who shares with us the joy th...

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teachable tuesday // Novena? No Problem! from 2020-10-06T22:00:44

Ever wondered what’s the deal with novenas? Come pray and learn with us!

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The God Who Whispers // TGP Episode 92 from 2020-10-02T17:11:32

The world is noisy. It can be really hard to hear Him. In this week's podcast, Jenna and Beth talk about the importance of silence and social media. The Lord speaks in a whisper. Let's lean in c...

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teachable tuesday // He's Cheering You On from 2020-09-29T21:35:21

He’s cheering you on ⚽️

Who needs to remember this word?

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All In // TGP Episode 91 from 2020-09-24T22:10:04

In this week's episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Mike Guizar about going all in with the Lord and the surprise adventures He has brought along the way. Let's step out with confidence in Him. The...

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teachable tuesday // The View From Up Here from 2020-09-22T21:13

Struggling to see clearly? The Lord’s not.

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We are the Church Pt 3 // A Discussion on Race and the Catholic Church from 2020-09-17T20:48:35

Here at BIS, we're all about two things: prayer + community.

Download our PDF for this topic: https://blessedisshe.net/conversation-starters/ 

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The One About Being Single // TGP Episode 90 from 2020-09-17T19:48:05

In this week's episode, Beth and Jenna sit down to chat about being single and hoping in the Lord. Being single is more than just sitting around and waiting for a date. It's that every time time...

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teachable tuesday // He Works In Your Weakness from 2020-09-16T16:46:52

God is not limited by your weakness - only you are.

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Where We Belong // TGP Episode 89 from 2020-09-10T22:55:26

This week, we are joined by Kelsey Dassance, our social media & event coordinator. Kelsey shares her story how she met the Lord and discovered what it means to find belonging in Christ. Reme...

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Time For A Change // TGP Episode 88 from 2020-09-03T23:30:41

Welcome to season six of The Gathering Place! In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down to chat about new things in 2020 and the call to holiness. Embracing the Gospel message means it's time for...

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teachable tuesday // Lonely? Not Anymore! from 2020-09-01T19:00

You have got some heavenly friends waiting for you!!


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teachable tuesday // Feeling Like a Failure from 2020-08-25T21:00

You are not a failure. He chose you for everything that you are.


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We are the Church Pt 2 // A Discussion on Race and the Catholic Church from 2020-07-29T20:43:29

Join us as we hear from Fr. Agustino of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal for a Q&A all about racism, the Church, and what role we play in this conversation on human dignity.

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We are the Church Pt I // A Discussion on Race and the Catholic Church from 2020-07-22T20:00:06

Join us as we hear from Fr. Agustino of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal on the rich social teachings of the Catholic Church and what She teaches on the dignity of the human person.  Listen

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Convict My Heart // TGP Episode 87 from 2020-06-12T01:43:28

Today's episode is the last one of season five, and so we brought in a special surprise. Today we hear Blessed is She's Spiritual Advisor Father John Parks speak about current racial tensions in...

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The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary // TGP Episode 86 from 2020-06-05T04:00

In today’s episode we pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Please join us.

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Life is Sacred // TGP Episode 85 from 2020-05-29T04:00

Life. Human dignity. Love. It's all in this episode! Beth and Jenna chat with Sister Giovanna Mariae, who is part of the Sisters of Life. They talk about how protecting the sanctity of life is s...

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How Do I Start Reading the Bible? // TGP Episode 84 from 2020-05-22T04:00

In this episode, Beth and Jenna answer one of the most frequently asked questions for the Blessed is She team: how do you start reading the Bible? If you've ever desired to read th...

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Hindsight in 2020 // TGP Episode 83 from 2020-05-15T04:00

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Rachel Leininger, wife, mama, and Catholic author/speaker extraordinaire. Rachel tells us all about how a quirky ...

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Jesus Christ, Conflict King // TGP Episode 82 from 2020-05-08T04:00

Does conflict make you uncomfortable? Well, this episode is for you! Beth and Jenna chat all about how healthy conflict is crucial to maintaining God-honoring relationships, how your family of o...

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Under the Fig Tree // TGP Episode 80 from 2020-04-24T04:00

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about cultivating the "secret place," or the "inner room," in our hearts for the Lord. They talk about how to start a prayer life (hint: it's pretty simple!)...

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Take a Deep Breath // TGP Episode 79 from 2020-04-17T03:52:51

We're all feeling a little bit anxious right now, aren't we? It totally makes sense, but how do we cope with it? In this episode, we talk with Chika Anyanwu Listen

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Quarantined with Jesus // TGP Episode 78 from 2020-04-09T04:00

It's here; the Triduum, in arguably one of the weirdest times in our lives. In this episode, Beth and Jenna (from a safe six feet apart!) chat about tweaking Holy Week practices in the time of a...

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The One About Mary // TGP Episode 77 from 2020-04-03T04:00

In this episode, it's all about Mama Mary! Beth and Jenna sit down with Sister Maria Kim-Ngân Bùi, a Daughter of St. Paul and Blessed is She...

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Seeing with Eyes of Hope // TGP Episode 76 from 2020-03-27T04:00

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with author and Blessed is She writer Laura Kelly Fanucci. They discuss all the ways that God pursues each of us i...

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The Provision to Our Problem // TGP Episode 75 from 2020-03-20T04:00

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about all the names of God and what they say about His character, and how His provision is bigger than our problems.

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What's the Plan? // TGP Episode 74 from 2020-03-13T04:00

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat about the Rules of St. Ignatius. They explore the idea of "storing up" consolations and what to do when you feel desolation.

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Give God Permission // TGP Episode 73 from 2020-03-06T05:00

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Sister Agnus Dei of the Sisters of Life. They talk about the power of your name, and what happens when you give God permission in your life, and the pow...

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He's Digging a Well // TGP Episode 72 from 2020-02-28T02:40:59

Beth and Jenna debrief about the Phoenix Restore Retreat and their excitement for what's to come from the Lord in restoration in our lives every single day.

What do you think the Lord is ...

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In the Quiet Place // TGP Episode 71 from 2020-02-21T04:54:23

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Mary Castner, full time youth minister and worship leader for our Blessed is She retreats. They disc...

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Growing Together and Bearing Fruit // TGP Episode 70 from 2020-02-14T05:00

In this episode, Beth and Jenna share the amazing fruits from their Blessed is She Leadership Weekend with Managing Editor Nell O'Leary and Spiritual Advisor Father John Parks. Hear all about Bl...

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Vocation is the Vehicle // TGP Episode 69 from 2020-02-07T05:00

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Blessed is She writer and writer over at Mama Needs Coffee, Jenny Uebbing. They chat all about...

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Where We're Most Loved // TGP Episode 68 from 2020-01-31T05:00

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about their biggest lessons from 2019, the ways they are hoping to grow in 2020, and why it’s so crucial to adopt a weekly Holy Hour.

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Don't Look Back // TGP Episode 67 from 2019-11-29T03:19:20

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat talk about the scripture verse that they've been praying over leading into 2020, what they hope for this year's journey through Advent, and why they we shoul...

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Stay Green // TGP Episode 66 from 2019-11-22T04:41:57

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Father Fernando Camou of the Diocese of Phoenix. They discuss what to do about differing opinions within church communities, what we have in common with...

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Life in Technicolor // TGP Episode 65 from 2019-11-15T05:00

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk all about their most transformative interactions with the Word and the Holy Spirit. They discuss practical ways to access the Holy Spirit in our daily lives ...

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Just Notice // TGP Episode 64 from 2019-11-08T04:01:58

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father Paul Sullivan, Director of Vocations with the Diocese of Phoenix, to chat all about discernment: practical ways to discern, whether or not we...

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Prone to Wander // TGP Episode 63 from 2019-11-01T04:00

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about the Lord's sweet tendency toward active listening, how convicted they are currently feeling about the words they say, and how gossip actually IS a big ...

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The Victory is Ours // TGP Episode 62 from 2019-10-25T04:00

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 individuall...

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Simple Things Are Big Things // TGP Episode 61 from 2019-10-18T04:00

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 t...

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A Blooming Heart // TGP Episode 60 from 2019-10-11T04:00

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, ...

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Time to Paint the Bathroom // TGP Episode 59 from 2019-10-04T04:00

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 ...

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The Long Way // TGP Episode 58 from 2019-09-27T04:00

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 w...

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Here We Go Again // TGP Episode 57 from 2019-09-20T03:23:14

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...

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Heaven on Earth // TGP Episode 56 from 2019-09-13T04:00

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 ...

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No More Snooze // TGP Episode 55 from 2019-09-05T23:32:20

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 ab...

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Open Your Sails // TGP Episode 54 from 2019-08-30T04:00

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Father Andrew Mattingly. They talk ...

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Can We Pray Right Now? // TGP Episode 53 from 2019-08-23T03:44:56

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 fi...

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A Courageous Adventure // TGP Episode 52 from 2019-08-16T04:12:22

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 f...

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Prayer And... // Episode 51 from 2019-08-09T03:59:28

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. 

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What's Your Anthem? // TGP Episode 50 from 2019-06-14T04:00

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.  

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The Gift of Faith // TGP Episode 49 from 2019-06-07T04:00

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...

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It's Free // TGP Episode 48 from 2019-05-31T18:46:32

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 summe...

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Bring God to Your City // TGP Episode 47 from 2019-05-24T16:07:33

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Edmund Mitchell, the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis at a Catholic Church in Grapevine, Texas, an...

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Lean into Joy // TGP Episode 46 from 2019-05-17T04:00

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 pursu...

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Light Up the Church // TGP Episode 45 from 2019-05-10T12:40:22

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. 

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Childlike Faith // TGP Episode 44 from 2019-05-03T14:59:13

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 l...

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You Satisfy // TGP Episode 43 from 2019-04-26T04:00

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.

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Gathering on Good Friday // TGP Episode 42 from 2019-04-19T04:00

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 Listen

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What Love Looks Like // TGP Episode 41 from 2019-04-12T04:00

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Jenny Uebbing, the writer behind Mama Needs Coffee, about getting older, her reversion...

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It's Not About the Answer // TGP Episode 40 from 2019-04-05T03:45:18

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 ...

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Prayer Actually Works // TGP Episode 39 from 2019-03-29T03:10:57

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with speaker, singer/songwriter, and worship leader Jackie Francois Angel all about the power of prayer, ...

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Adventure is Around the Corner // TGP Episode 38 from 2019-03-22T03:45:17

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.

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Be Kingdom-Minded // TGP Episode 37 from 2019-03-15T15:20:10

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Claire Swinarski, host of The Catholic Feminist Podcast, and author of Listen

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Living an Open-hearted Life // TGP Episode 36 from 2019-03-07T23:39:24

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat about writing To The End, Blessed is She’s 2019 Lent devotional, and about how, de...

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That's Who I Am // TGP Episode 35 from 2019-03-01T15:49:31

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Chris Stefanick, host of EWTN’s reality TV show Real Life Catholic and author of I Am: R...

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Shame, Porn, and Spoonfuls of Grace // TGP Episode 34 from 2019-02-22T16:32:40

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about shame, sexual sin, pornography, the Lord's restoration and grace, and the importance of recognizing spiritual warfare in our struggles with sin.

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Our Home is Heaven // TGP Episode 33 from 2019-02-15T18:42:48

We kick off this season with one of our favorite friends (and season 1 guest!) Heather Khym of the Listen

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Just Own It // TGP Episode 32 from 2018-12-14T20:15:56

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with the absolutely lovely and impeccably BRAVE woman, Emily Wilson. Emily is such a breath of fresh air, inspiring each of us to go after whatever the Lord has...

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Stake Your Life on This // TGP Episode 31 from 2018-12-07T00:06:17

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat about something Curtis Martin wrote in a FOCUS email that caught their eye AND hear how they want to start to implement it into their lives.

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There is Room at the Table // TGP Episode 30 from 2018-11-30T00:57:20

In this episode, Beth and Jenna get to chat with Michelle Benzinger of the Abiding Together Podcast. She lays down a ton of truth about championing other women, remembering our belovedness, and how...

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Our Episode from Ireland // TGP Episode 29 from 2018-11-23T00:24:03

Here is our rough episode in Ireland with Beth, Jenna, and our Spiritual Advisor Fr John Parks all about the Gospel message, our encounters with God, and more.

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Exceptionally You // TGP Episode 28 from 2018-11-16T04:00

In this Blessed is She episode, Beth and Jenna chat with the EXCEPTIONAL Bonnie Engstrom, all about the strive for perfection and how accepting *average* is simply great sometimes. Take a listen an...

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Just Follow // TGP Episode 27 from 2018-11-09T17:40:24

In this episode, Beth and Jenna hear great wisdom from Father Matt Lowry, chaplain of Northern Arizona University's Newman Center. We talk about evangelization (and how it's not quite as hard as yo...

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Start Slow // TGP Episode 26 from 2018-11-02T01:56:53

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat just the *two* of them aaallll about their hobbies (or lack thereof). Do you have hobbies?? Share with us on Twitter!

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Fearless and Free // TGP Episode 25 from 2018-10-26T03:40:04

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with wife, mother, and writer Lisa Brenninkmeyer. Lisa founded the beautiful ministry Walking With Purpose. We talk about praying with Scripture, speaking truth...

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I'll Always Carry You // TGP Episode 24 from 2018-10-19T04:07:08

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with husband, father, and singer/songwriter Matt Maher. We talk about history with God, Matt's own conversion moment, and all about his new album (and children'...

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Skydiving is in Your Future // TGP Episode 23 from 2018-10-12T16:32:03

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with the lovely Kendra Tierney, wife, mom, writer, and liturgical living extraordinaire. She shares how we can look at the Church year and rhythms of the Church...

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Opening the Chambers of Your Heart // TGP Episode 22 from 2018-10-05T04:22:30

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat about Bearing Light, the new Advent devotional from Blessed is She, the BIS team retreat, and opening up your heart to new people (even if you think you're alre...

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Evangelizing through Stickers // TGP Episode 21 from 2018-08-10T23:10:09

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Megan Hjelmstad, wife and mom who is in the Army Reserves and an advocate for women suffering from endometriosis as she did for years. We talk about being ...

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Tap Shoes and Stinky Feet // TGP Episode 20 from 2018-08-03T15:27:32

This week on the podcast, Jenna and Beth chat about insecurity—from childhood rejection to stepping into new roles—and how, in the face of shame or self-doubt, we can root ourselves in the Father's...

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Nudge Nudge // TGP Episode 19 from 2018-07-27T22:38:01

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk with Blythe Fike, one of the Blessed is She writers who shares her experience with spiritual direction, regular confession and prayer times (even in the midst o...

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Freedom Has Come // TGP Episode 18 from 2018-07-20T22:24:38

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk with Ike Ndolo, *husband,* worship leader, and songwriter about his new records, specifically his new song called "Your Table" (https://open.spotify.com/album/5...

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You're Not Alone // TGP Episode 17 from 2018-07-13T20:55:22

Beth and Jenna talk about how our lives turn out differently than we ever anticipated or planned. They also share about consolation + desolation in our lives and how we react to suffering and joys ...

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From College to Sin to Vulnerability // TGP Episode 15 from 2018-06-29T19:55:46

Today Beth and Jenna chat with Sarah Erickson, junior in college at The Catholic University of America. Today's talk is all about Sarah's surprise when she got to college, how we approach sin as Ch...

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Have a Sip of Sprite // TGP Episode 14 from 2018-06-22T21:18:51

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Lindsay, Blessed is She's virtual assistant, bestie, and Protestant Floridian. We chat about Lindsay's experience with her introduction into the Catholic ...

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Let's Go On a Long Walk // TGP Episode 13 from 2018-06-16T05:30:29

In this episode, we have a frank conversation with Anna and Shannon of Eden Invitation, which is a ministry devoted to celebrating personal integration and promoting solidarity beyond the LGBT+ par...

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Be Saints (The One with Bishop Barron) // TGP Episode 12 from 2018-06-08T03:00

Beth and Jenna chat with a VERY special guest this week, Bishop Robert Barron, all about prayer, miracles, the incredible female Saints in our Church, and so. much. more. Some of the topics we dis...

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Remember His Tenderness // TGP Episode 11 from 2018-06-01T21:25:03

Beth and Jenna talk with Brigid Hogan, teacher and devotion writer for Blessed is She. They answer Miriam's question all the way from Australia, asking about finding the tenderness of God even in d...

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Still Lakes and Filled Up Cups from 2018-05-25T20:00:46

Beth and Jenna talk about P E A C E today. We talk about practical tips to do when your peace is shaken, what Father Jacques Philippe says about peace in his book, Searching for and Maintaining Pea...

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Let's Get Some Air in Our Parachutes from 2018-05-18T04:02:59

We chat with husband, dad, author, life coach, and parachute extraordinaire, Paul George about all things happiness and discernment. Find his book, Rethink Happiness right here on Amazon: https://...

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Opening the Doors of Our Squeaky Hearts // TGP Episode 8 from 2018-05-11T17:08:09

In this episode, we talk with Nell O'Leary, the Managing Editor of Blessed is She. She is a wife, mom, recovering lawyer, and sometimes-blogger at Whole Parenting Family (http://www.wholeparentin...

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The One Where Beth and Jenna are Opposites // TGP Episode 7 from 2018-05-04T02:14:53

In this episode, we chat about how we both got involved in ministry life, how to keep from getting burned out in life, and visioning with God for our ministries and lives. Hit us up on Insta and t...

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Even the Kitchen Sink // TGP Episode 6 from 2018-04-27T04:00

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Blessed is She's spiritual advisor, Father John Parks, who is the Vicar of Evangelization for the Diocese of Phoenix. We chat about evangelization, testim...

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Unwrapping the Gifts // TGP Episode 5 from 2018-04-20T04:00

In this episode with Shannon Evans, we talk about what *keeps* us in the Church and what each of us loves about it. What about you? Not only how did you fall in love with the Church, but what KEEP...

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Coming Back to the Well // TGP Episode 4 from 2018-04-13T04:04:21

Here is our latest episode with the lovely Anna Coyne, a writer for Blessed is She. Read more about Anna on her blog, The Heart's Overflow (http://www.theheartsoverflow.com/). Join us as we talk a...

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The Name of the Game Is... // TGP Episode 3 from 2018-04-05T17:49:06

In this episode we answer Jessica's question about studying Scripture in a group setting (and we have a great discussion about who we relate to more: Father, Son, or Holy Spirit). Continue the con...

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Let's Get Bumper Stickers // TGP Episode 2 from 2018-03-30T14:00:27

BIG thank you to Dara (and Dara, you're amazing! Working, mothering, praying, you are our hero!) for your question this week. We dive in to how to find time for prayer as busy women (no matter you...

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Sidekicks and Cool People // TGP Episode 1 from 2018-03-29T21:52:16

Here is our very first episode of The Gathering Place! In this episode, we called our good friend Heather Khym: wife, mom, and podcast extraordinaire! Check out her amazing podcast at Abiding Toge...

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