

The Gathering Place, a Podcast from Blessed is She
Blessed is She
NEW uploads Tuesdays & Fridays // Begin and end your week with Blessed is She's audio experience, The Gathering Place Podcast. We gather to talk about radically following Jesus and living a vibrantly Catholic life together. You'll also hear our weekly Q&A (live every Tuesday on YouTube!)
Listen to our daily devotions here --> anchor.fm/bisdailydevo
Listen to our daily devotions here --> anchor.fm/bisdailydevo
Episodes
Mentioned books

Mar 20, 2020 • 21min
The Provision to Our Problem // TGP Episode 75
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.
Resources mentioned:
The Blessed is She Liturgical Planner
What's your favorite name of God? Why does it resonate with you so much? Share with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Mar 13, 2020 • 26min
What's the Plan? // TGP Episode 74
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.
Resources mentioned:
The Rules of St. Ignatius.

Mar 6, 2020 • 28min
Give God Permission // TGP Episode 73
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 power of a smile.
Resources mentioned:
Sisters of Life
Blessed is She Retreats
What have you seen the Lord do with your little "yes"? Share with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Feb 28, 2020 • 24min
He's Digging a Well // TGP Episode 72
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 focused on restoring in your life? Share with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!
Take a listen below or over on iTunes (and give us a rating while you're over there!).

Feb 21, 2020 • 24min
In the Quiet Place // TGP Episode 71
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 discuss their favorite moments from last year's Shine retreats, how worship music actually draws us to silence, and Mary shares how playing on the playground in her childhood influences her prayer life today.
Resources mentioned:
Restore Retreats 2020
The Temple Model in worship
Mary’s YouTube channel

Feb 14, 2020 • 26min
Growing Together and Bearing Fruit // TGP Episode 70
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 Blessed is She's core values, core purpose, and operational definition, as well as why Beth and Jenna have committed to making lunch together each day.
Resources mentioned:
The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni

Feb 7, 2020 • 24min
Vocation is the Vehicle // TGP Episode 69
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 how God speaks to us through our unique vocations and the one thing Jenny just can’t let you forget this Lenten season.
Resources Mentioned
Nashville Dominicans
Sisters of Life
Theology of the Body
Humane Vitae
St. John Paul II
1 Thessalonians 5:24
Here, Too: Where We Meet God
What are your hopes for Lent 2020? Share with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

Jan 31, 2020 • 23min
Where We're Most Loved // TGP Episode 68
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.
Resources Mentioned:
8-Day silent retreat
Sisters of Life
John 15:5
2020 Restore Retreats

Nov 29, 2019 • 23min
Don't Look Back // TGP Episode 67
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 shouldn't look at the past when we're praying about the future.
Resources Mentioned:
All the Generations: From Genesis to You
2020 Restore Retreats

Nov 22, 2019 • 27min
Stay Green // TGP Episode 66
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 caged monkeys, and how reading more novels makes us better discerners.
Resources Mentioned:
Biography of Saint Catherine of Siena
All the Light We Cannot See