The Gathering Place, a Podcast from Blessed is She

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 and why it's so important to be reading scripture every single day. Resources mentioned: BIS VBS

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 can actually miss our true calling, and what we get wrong about the whole process.

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 deal to God.  Resources Mentioned: The Diary of Saint Faustina Examination of Conscience 

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 individually, and practical ways to protect yourself in the battle. Resources Mentioned Jesus Christ the Bearer of the Water of Life The Trouble with Yoga The Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel Do you have experience with spiritual warfare? Share with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

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 to intentionally stop and look up every single day. Resources Mentioned The Cantata of Love by Blaise Arminjon, SJ

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, what it can look like to right-order our relationships with each other, and how the Father's gaze never leaves us.  Resources Mentioned Blessed is She SHINE Retreat

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 scary necessity of drawing boundaries, and God's desire for healing and restoration in all areas of our lives, but especially within our families. Resources Mentioned Boundaries by Cloud & Townsend All the Generations: From Genesis to You

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 what it is NOT), what surprises they have been finding in prayer, and how to respond when others can’t feel God’s presence. Resources Mentioned #BISvbs (Blessed is She on YouTube and Blessed is She on Instagram)

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 announce the next book we’ll study together. Grab your Bible and join us! Resources Mentioned Blessed is She Free Daily Devotions Blessed is She SHINE Retreats Ignatian Contemplation Blessed is She on YouTube Blessed is She on Instagram

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 to fall more deeply in love with Jesus, and why you should think again if you believe you’ve “tried everything” to grow in faith. Resources Mentioned: In Sinu Jesú The Lamb’s Supper by Scott Hahn The General Instruction of the Roman Missal Alexander Schmemann What's the most creative way you can try to grow closer to the Lord? Share with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!