Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
Join us as we explore topics that invite us to live deeper our Catholic, Christian faith. Hosts Janet Jones (Director of Faith Formation) and Bridgett Passauer (Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation, Evangelization, and Community Life), from Church of the Ascension in Virginia Beach, have incredible conversations over coffee. We invite you to grab a mug of your favorite brew and share in their stories, laughs, and connection with Jesus and each other.
Episodes
Janet and Bridgett take a look at what all those numbers in the Bible actually symbolize. From the number one to the number one thousand, certain numbers carry different Biblical meanings than you might think. Enjoy this informative but light-hearted episode!
BABY STEP: Prepare your heart for Advent
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Janet and Bridgett finish their discussion on the Beatitudes by talking about the 'Woes' mentioned in Luke and Matthew's Gospels. The Beatitudes have shown us that we are called to do more than live by the letter of the law. We are called into a relationship with the Lord. Jesus wanted to tell us that there are certain 'woes' for us to avoid when living in union with Him. Bridgett and Janet explore thos...
Jesus saved a very challenging one for last. Janet and Bridgett explore how Jesus demonstrated for us how we can fully live our faith, which may lead to persecution. We may have some tough choices to make as believers in God. We are given the grace to face those challenges. We must each ask ourselves, "What are we willing to do to live out our belief in God?" We will face challenges! Let's prepare to face them w...
Bridgett and Janet discuss what it means to be a peacemaker in our world today. Jesus, as with all the Beautitudes, is the ultimate example of what a peacemaker is. They share how synodality is a way to approach being a peacemaker by speaking without fear, listening without judgment, and then asking the Holy Spirit what he is trying to tell you. We are given the grace of peace at our Baptism but we must ask to receive that peace...
Janet and Bridgett continue their deep dive into the Beatitudes. As with all the Beatitudes, Jesus is our perfect example. Being pure in heart is "simply" doing the will of the Father. Easier said than done! We are faced with so many things that can distract us from the Father's will. Join Bridgett and Janet as they share their thoughts on being pure in heart.
Baby Step: Ask God in prayer to reveal ways you may ...
Bridgett and Janet explore the bond between mercy and forgiveness. Mercy is so interwoven with forgiveness that one cannot really have one without the other. Jesus Christ is mercy, and He seeks us out to offer us mercy and forgiveness, while filling us with grace! The mercy we receive from God is an expression of His love and humility!
BABY STEP: Look in the mirror and see that you are forgiven, so you can then forgive others!...
In today's world, so many of us don't really know what it means to hunger or thirst in the physical sense, yet too many of us don't know what it is like to hunger or thirst for righteousness. Jesus, our model for all the Beatitudes, He thirsts for a relationship with us and longs for us to hunger and thirst to know God better. Join Janet and Bridgett as they explore this often overlooked Beatitude.
Baby Step: Pray ...
Meek is NOT weak! Janet and Bridgett try to break down the Biblical meaning of the word 'meek' and how Jesus exemplified what being meek really looks like. The truth is, meekness requires more strength than simply allowing your reactions to go unchecked. Learn how you can find your inner meekness!
Baby Step: Spend time in prayer to ask God to show you how to live a life of meekness.
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Bridgett and Janet share some of the discoveries they made about what this Beatitude really means. We often think it is mourning for those we have lost, which is true, but it is so much more than that. The Beatitudes really do reveal how we should live and follow in Christ's example.
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This Beatitude is the foundation upon which all the others are built. Janet and Bridgett begin with this first Beatitude and share how Jesus is the ultimate example of how to live our lives through the lens of the Beatitudes. Being poor in Spirit goes beyond what we normally think. Join them as they dig deeper into the first of eight Beatitudes.
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Before beginning the deep dive into the eight Beatitudes from Matthew's Gospel, Janet and Bridgett lay the foundation for the series. They discuss the terms, their initial thoughts, and, surprise, go on a slight tangent. You don't want to miss it!!
Baby Step: Read Matthew 6: 1-12
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Janet and Bridgett share time catching up, laughing, and just in amazement of the fact that they are starting Season 3 of Hearing with the Heart, Conversations Over Coffee! They also introduce the first topic for this season, The Beatitudes.
BABY STEP: Reflect on your relationship with the Beatitudes (Matthew 6: 1-12)
Eight Promises of God: Discovering Hope Through the Beatitudes by Father Mark-Mary Ames, CFR.
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Bridgett and Janet finish up Dr. John Bergsma's book , Psalm Basics for Catholics: Seeing Salvation History in a New Way. Together, they explore the three different ways to pray with the Psalms as shared by Dr. Bergsma. One of the recommendations is to identify the emotion you are currently feeling and find a Psalm that can help with that. Below is a list of emotions and the corresponding Psalms. Thank you for the blessing ...
In this episode Janet and Bridgett finish the final Book of Psalms, Book 5. These psalms provide us with a happy ending, almost. They share the psalms that foreshadow Jesus, as well as, the praise that this final book provide. Like these psalms show us, we should always praise God!
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Janet and Bridgett explore Psalms 90 - 106. These Psalms explore the time when the Israelites were in exile, realized it really wasn't God's fault, and found ways to praise Him. We can find ourselves in situations where we are blaming God for things we did, decisions we made. Reading some of the Psalms from this section could help guide us to ways of praising God, despite our circumstances.
Baby Step: Pray with Psalm 90...
We are encountering the Psalms that are moving away from joy and descending into grief. Bridgett and Janet explore Psalms 73, 81, 84, 88, and 89, sharing insights into how they relate to Christ's Passion, the journey of the Apostles, and other connections to the New Testament and our lives today.
Baby Step: Pray Psalm 88 and even look up the "Where was Jesus held prisoner at Caiaphas's house on Holy Thursday?"...
We forgot to mention there is no episode this week. We look forward to sharing Summer with the pSalms next week!!! PEACE!
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Today's episode focuses on Psalms 42-72 and introduces two new authors. Bridgett and Janet spend time talking about how our lives can be centered on thanking God for all He has done, is doing, and will do in our lives. We have so much to be grateful for, and these Psalms give us examples of how that can be done.
Baby Step: Pray Psalm(s) 50 and/or 51
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Janet and Bridgett begin discussing the first section of the Psalms 1-41. They begin by sharing the five ways David handled the hardships in his life. The focus in on three Psalms but with a new twist to Psalm 23 that neither of them noticed before!
Baby Step: Pray Psalm 23
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This week, Bridgett and Janet continue the introduction of the Psalms, exploring how the various covenants from the Old Testament lead us to the final covenant made with Jesus through His life, death, and Resurrection. They dive into Psalms 1 and 2 to set the tone for future episodes.
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