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
Welcome Back!!! It's Season 4 of Hearing with the Heart, Conversations Over Coffee! Today, Janet and Bridgett begin the journey with Bishop Barron's book, What Christians Believe: Understanding the Nicene Creed. During the first episode, we learn the history of the Nicene Creed, the change from "we" to "I", and other interesting facts to lay the foundation for this series. Janet and Bridgett may get a l...
Janet and Bridgett can't believe Season 4 will be starting in September!!! They didn't want to leave you hanging, so here is a sneak peek at what the start of Season Four will be. First full episode, well, just take a listen!
See you in September!!!
What Christians Believe: Understanding the Nicene Creed
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This is our final episode for our Summer 2026 series!! We end this series with some very practical ways to discern God's call in the day-to-day of our lives. We are blessed to have Jeanine Breault join us again and walk us through ways to actually discern God's call on our lives.
We'll see you in September to start Season 4!!!!!!
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These final two episodes for Summer 2026 will explore discernment through the lens of St. Ignatius of Loyola. St. Ignatius' practice of discernment has helped countless men and women to discern the will of God in their own lives. To guide us, we share the insights and wisdom of our guest, Jeanine Breault. ENJOY!!!
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The Holy Spirit is with us ALL the time. Jesus gave us the Advocate, the Paraclete, the Third Person of the Trinity, to be with us at ALL times!!! Let's revisit what role the Holy Spirit can have in our lives if we just open our hearts to receive him. Let this conversation that Paul Flanagan and Bridgett had help you dive deeper into your own relationship with the Holy Spirit!!!
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Season 2 provided a discussion with Paul Flanagan about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is often the forgotten member of the Holy Spirit. This discussion help bring the role of the Holy Spirit and how important the Holy Spirit is in our lives.
ENJOY!!!
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Sometimes having a guest brings a different vibe to Hearing with the Heart Conversations Over Coffee. Ellie Steffens joined us during Season 2 to talk about the Armor of God! We all need to be reminded about how important the Armor of God truly is. Join us as we revisit just what the Armor of God is and how it is SO important in our day-to-day life!!!
Baby Step: Pray with Ephesians 6: 10-20
One Thanksgiving, Bridgett interviewed her three older brothers (Fred, Greg, and Rudy) about their faith journeys. With Rudy's passing this past March, this episode holds a very special place in Bridgett's heart. It is a true gift to realize this podcast will be available for a very long time.
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We all need reminding that God, our Father, loves us unconditionally. We can all see ourselves, at different times in our lives, as either the prodigal son, the older son, or the father. We always have the opportunity to learn and grow.
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In this episode, Bridgett and Janet discuss the significance of John Chapter 6. Jesus did not back down. Jesus did not say, "Wait, wait, come back! I was just kidding. It's just a symbol." No, Jesus allowed people to walk away from the truth that He was going to give us His Body and Blood in the gift of the Mass!!!
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Our second episode for this Throw Back Summer series is again from Season 1: Who Does Jesus Say that I Am? We are always called to ask this question of ourselves because Jesus is the Way, the TRUTH, and the Light!!! He sees us as we are, not as the world sees us. He sees past our brokenness and loves us as the beloved son or daughter of the King!!!
NOTE: We have removed access to the podcast@ascensionvb.org e...
Welcome to Throwback Summer. Where better to start than the beginning! Season 1, Episode 1
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Janet and Bridgett finish up the Glorious Mysteries with the crowning of the Blessed Mother as Queen of Heaven and Earth! Mary's whole earthly life was a series of "Yeses" to the Father and the Son. As they explore this final Glorious Mystery, there are so many ties to the Old Testament and Mary's role as our Mother, our intercessor, and our defender.
Baby Step: Read and pray with Revelation 12
Ascension, Assumption.....what does it all mean? In this episode, Bridgett and Janet explore the difference between the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven and the Assumption of Mary. They discuss how Mary is viewed in Janet's previous faith and just how the dogma of the Assumption came to be.
Baby Step: Watch the Chosen episode: The Wedding Feast of Cana to see how Mary leads us to Jesus!!!
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Bridgett and Janet discuss the important role of the Holy Spirit and what a profound effect it had on the Church. We need to say "YES" to the leadings of the Holy Spirit so we can become all that God calls us to do!
BABY STEPS: Read the Acts of the Apostles, Chapters 1-4, to see the Holy Spirit at work in the early Church, and/or Google to find all the Scriptures related to the Holy Spirit, and pray with the one that spea...
Janet and Bridgett explore the Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension of the Lord. This mystery has a special place in our hearts, as we both have strong connections to the Church of the Ascension! This station sets the stage for how Jesus continued to transform the lives of the Apostles and our lives today!!!
BABY STEP: Read one or all the Gospel accounts of the Ascension and take a sneak peek at the Acts of the A...
He is Risen!!!! Janet and Bridgett talk about the Resurrection and how, without it, our lives as Christians have no meaning.
Baby Step: Practicing living the Resurrection by small acts of kindness, generosity, compassion, and/or the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy.
Chris Stefanik: The Shroud of Turin
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Oh, what a difference a few weeks can make. From the recording of the Fourth Station to the recording of the Fifth Station, both Janet and Bridgett have had significant changes in their lives. This Fifth Station: Jesus Dies on the Cross carries new meaning and insights for both of them. Join them as they share their insights into what this final Sorrowful Mystery holds. NOTE: Bridgett and Janet w...
The journey of the Sorrowful Mysteries continues with the Carrying of the Cross. This Fourth Station is Jesus carrying His Cross. We are told by Jesus, "...whoever does not take up the cross and follow me is not worthy of me" (Matthew 10:38). OUCH, but, Janet and Bridgett will share how we can use our crosses for God's honor and glory.
Baby Step: READ from Everyone’s Way of the Cross by Clar...
Janet and Bridgett share the ironies associated with Jesus' being hailed as a king by the Roman soldiers. The Crown of Thorns that most of us recognize may not have been what was actually placed on Jesus' head. Jesus is confident in these moments because He knows who He is. Can we draw strength from this when others may mock us or someone we love? This type of behavior is in no way justified. As belove...
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