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The Gathering Place, a Podcast from Blessed is She

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Jun 7, 2019 • 30min

The Gift of Faith // TGP Episode 49

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk with Debbie Herbeck of Be Love Revolution. Debbie shares her beautiful (and unbelievable!) conversion story, and how God is calling her to share the messiest part of her story in order to show young women His infinite mercy. Resources Mentioned: Jesus of Nazareth Misericordia Blessed is She SHINE Retreat Have you made peace with the messiest part of your story? Do you believe God is calling you to use your story to bring people to Him? Let's talk on Facebook or Twitter!
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May 31, 2019 • 23min

It's Free // TGP Episode 48

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat about how deep friendships help build up your relationship with the Lord, and about some really fun ways Blessed is She can be a part of that over this summer. Resources mentioned: Text FRIENDSHIP to (520) 201-8737 Our Summer Gatherings Who are the closest friends in your life? Do you struggle to have Christ-centered friendships? Let's talk on Facebook or Twitter!
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May 24, 2019 • 20min

Bring God to Your City // TGP Episode 47

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Edmund Mitchell, the Director of Evangelization and Catechesis at a Catholic Church in Grapevine, Texas, and host of The Show podcast. They chat all about life verses, the inspiring lives of the saints, Edmund's long-term plan for evangelization in local parishes, and what it has in common with the structure of AA. 
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May 17, 2019 • 24min

Lean into Joy // TGP Episode 46

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with Katie Waldow, full time youth minister, Blessed is She Pinterest Coordinator, and Instagram joy-bringer. They chat about what it looks like to pursue joy when things aren’t going right and why it’s so important as followers of Jesus. Resources mentioned: James 1:2-4 Philippians 4:8 Nehemiah 8:10 The Divine Mercy Chaplet Happy Are You Poor by Fr. Thomas DuBay Big Dreams, Small Spaces
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May 10, 2019 • 27min

Light Up the Church // TGP Episode 45

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat about what Apostles they identify with and what, in their personal lives, inspired them to pursue personal holiness.  Resources Mentioned Saint Thomas Aquinas’s “Summa Theologiae” In Sinu Jesu
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May 3, 2019 • 27min

Childlike Faith // TGP Episode 44

In this episode, Beth and Jenna sit down with two crucial members of the Blessed is She team: Managing Editor Nell O’Leary and Theological Editor Susanna Spencer. We chat all about what it was like to grow up in the faith and ways we can pour into younger Catholics going forward. Resources mentioned: Saint Thomas Aquinas’s “Summa Theologiae” Rise Up: Shining with Virtue
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Apr 26, 2019 • 21min

You Satisfy // TGP Episode 43

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk about why we turn to so many things before we turn to the Lord, and how He is the One who truly satisfies us. Resources mentioned: "You Satisfy" by UPPERROOM HALT (via Weight Watchers) - Are you Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired? (Or dehydrated!)
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Apr 19, 2019 • 21min

Gathering on Good Friday // TGP Episode 42

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Father Patrick Mary Briscoe, who presently serves at St. Pius V Parish in Providence, Rhode Island, and as Deputy Senior Editor of Aleteia.org, and will be with Blessed is She in Ireland for the Shine retreat. We chat about what makes Holy Week special as a priest and what makes Good Friday so, so good for us all.  Resources mentioned: Paul Claudel's Stations of the Cross St. Thomas’ Summa Theologica Diary of a Country Priest by Georges Bernanos The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene
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Apr 12, 2019 • 27min

What Love Looks Like // TGP Episode 41

In this episode, Beth and Jenna chat with Jenny Uebbing, the writer behind Mama Needs Coffee, about getting older, her reversion in college, and how a transformative experience during Mass completely revolutionized her body image.  Resources mentioned: EMDR Therapy 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Pope John Paul II
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Apr 5, 2019 • 23min

It's Not About the Answer // TGP Episode 40

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

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