feed01.fireside.fm Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:45:44 -0600 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Living the Word Bible https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:11:42 -0400 Do you long to connect with a variety of women just like you who live the Word of God in the world each day? Join Sarah Christmyer, host and editor of the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, as she talks with other women about what they love about the Bible, how they read and understand it, and the difference it makes in their lives. Join the Living the Word Bible Podcast community! Find previous episodes, shop the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, and pray with the scripture verse of the week: https://www.avemariapress.com/living-the-word-bible-podcast Follow Living the Word Bible Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingthewordbible/ en-us © 2026 Living the Word Bible episodic Conversations with Women Who Love and Live God's Word Ave Maria Press Do you long to connect with a variety of women just like you who live the Word of God in the world each day? Join Sarah Christmyer, host and editor of the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, as she talks with other women about what they love about the Bible, how they read and understand it, and the difference it makes in their lives. Join the Living the Word Bible Podcast community! Find previous episodes, shop the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, and pray with the scripture verse of the week: https://www.avemariapress.com/living-the-word-bible-podcast Follow Living the Word Bible Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingthewordbible/ false Ave Maria Press avemariapress@gmail.com Introducing the Living the Word Women's Bible Podcast with Sarah Christmyer https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/introductiontothelivingthewordbiblepodcast 52d774ed-ef29-4d8e-9a0c-f81edaf169b1 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0500 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) trailer 1 Ave Maria Press Journey with Sarah Christmyer, host and editor of the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, as she talks with other women about the Bible: what they love about it, how they read and understand it, and the difference it makes in their lives. 4:34 false The Living the Word Bible Podcast begins January 19!

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]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible podcast, Sarah Christmyer, conversations with women who love and live the Bible The Living the Word Bible Podcast begins January 19!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+yigX_ZCz ]]> Episode 50: Find Peace in the New Year Featuring Barbara Heil https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/50 64f88378-e06d-4847-b301-38ee7bbbe066 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press The secret to peace on earth starts at home, in the daily give-and-take of our relationships. Barb Heil unpacks the radical power of forgiveness to give us peace, to bless others, and to open our hearts to all God wants to give us. Listen for practical ways to recognize and let go of unforgiveness and enter the new year with a clean slate. 40:43 false The secret to peace on earth starts at home, in the daily give-and-take of our relationships. Barb Heil unpacks the radical power of forgiveness to give us peace, to bless others, and to open our hearts to all God wants to give us. Listen for practical ways to recognize and let go of unforgiveness and enter the new year with a clean slate.

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]]> The secret to peace on earth starts at home, in the daily give-and-take of our relationships. Barb Heil unpacks the radical power of forgiveness to give us peace, to bless others, and to open our hearts to all God wants to give us. Listen for practical ways to recognize and let go of unforgiveness and enter the new year with a clean slate.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+34pReA3Z ]]> Episode 49: God Wants to Be with Us! The Joy of the Incarnation Featuring Gayle Somers https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/49 0fe65c3e-2e54-4ea0-bc28-e907c25c13ad Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Have you ever thought that Advent longing is just as much God longing for us as it is us seeking for him? Gayle Somers shares the surprising things she discovered about what the Incarnation meant to God as she studied the Old Testament through Catholic eyes (hint: our bodies matter!). She also suggests a new way to approach the manger at Christmas. 34:23 false Have you ever thought that Advent longing is just as much God longing for us as it is us seeking for him? Gayle Somers shares the surprising things she discovered about what the Incarnation meant to God as she studied the Old Testament through Catholic eyes (hint: our bodies matter!). She also suggests a new way to approach the manger at Christmas.

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]]> Have you ever thought that Advent longing is just as much God longing for us as it is us seeking for him? Gayle Somers shares the surprising things she discovered about what the Incarnation meant to God as she studied the Old Testament through Catholic eyes (hint: our bodies matter!). She also suggests a new way to approach the manger at Christmas.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+KpWtWop2 ]]> Episode 48: Rejoice! Isaiah’s Prophecies Inspire Hope Today Featuring Debora Holiday https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/48 641b8209-45bd-4555-999e-61d1a8ac0361 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press “All the mysteries of our Lord” are wrapped up in the ancient prophecy of Isaiah, said St. Jerome. Understanding this Advent prophet will enrich your journey to Christmas as you meditate on the Mass readings—as Debora Holiday explains in this episode. Learn why and expect to rejoice! 27:54 false “All the mysteries of our Lord” are wrapped up in the ancient prophecy of Isaiah, said St. Jerome. Understanding this Advent prophet will enrich your journey to Christmas as you meditate on the Mass readings—as Debora Holiday explains in this episode. Learn why and expect to rejoice!

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]]> Ave Maria Press, Sarah Christmyer, Living the Word bible podcast, Come Into the Word, Becoming Women of the Word, Isaiah's prophecy, Advent, Debora Holiday “All the mysteries of our Lord” are wrapped up in the ancient prophecy of Isaiah, said St. Jerome. Understanding this Advent prophet will enrich your journey to Christmas as you meditate on the Mass readings—as Debora Holiday explains in this episode. Learn why and expect to rejoice!

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]]> “All the mysteries of our Lord” are wrapped up in the ancient prophecy of Isaiah, said St. Jerome. Understanding this Advent prophet will enrich your journey to Christmas as you meditate on the Mass readings—as Debora Holiday explains in this episode. Learn why and expect to rejoice!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+Q-Ofa98M ]]> Episode 47: Luke’s Infancy Narratives: Mary’s Side of the Story Featuring Lavinia Spirito https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/47 a042822b-e99f-4052-96ff-f17e78ca07ad Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Each gospel presents the coming of Jesus differently, and Luke’s telling stands out as an eyewitness account from Mary. Who was she? What can we learn from the details Luke gives us? Listen as Lavinia Spirito helps us understand the paradox and the scandal of the incarnation and proposes one particular scripture to help keep our eyes on Jesus as we wait and prepare for Christmas. 35:51 false Each gospel presents the coming of Jesus differently, and Luke’s telling stands out as an eyewitness account from Mary. Who was she? What can we learn from the details Luke gives us? Listen as Lavinia Spirito helps us understand the paradox and the scandal of the incarnation and proposes one particular scripture to help keep our eyes on Jesus as we wait and prepare for Christmas.

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]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word bible Podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Lavinia Spirito, Sarah Christmyer, Come Into the Word, Luke's Infancy Narratives, Becoming Women of the Word, Catholic Bible podcast, podcast for women who love and live God's Word Each gospel presents the coming of Jesus differently, and Luke’s telling stands out as an eyewitness account from Mary. Who was she? What can we learn from the details Luke gives us? Listen as Lavinia Spirito helps us understand the paradox and the scandal of the incarnation and proposes one particular scripture to help keep our eyes on Jesus as we wait and prepare for Christmas.

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]]> Each gospel presents the coming of Jesus differently, and Luke’s telling stands out as an eyewitness account from Mary. Who was she? What can we learn from the details Luke gives us? Listen as Lavinia Spirito helps us understand the paradox and the scandal of the incarnation and proposes one particular scripture to help keep our eyes on Jesus as we wait and prepare for Christmas.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+TATRDP8D ]]> Episode 46: Discovering Mark, the Evangelist of Ordinary Time Featuring Colleen Vermeulen https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/46 ba926713-9547-4e60-8368-8dafb0e9ffcd Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Do you know more about Jesus, than you know him, yourself? Who Jesus Christ is and why it matters is at the heart of Mark’s gospel, which is highlighted in the liturgy this year. In this episode, Sarah and Colleen Vermeulen talk about their favorite parts of Mark as they highlight its unique features and invite listeners to consider their response to his good news. 50:04 false Do you know more about Jesus, than you know him, yourself? Who Jesus Christ is and why it matters is at the heart of Mark’s gospel, which is highlighted in the liturgy this year. In this episode, Sarah and Colleen Vermeulen talk about their favorite parts of Mark as they highlight its unique features and invite listeners to consider their response to his good news.

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]]> Do you know more about Jesus, than you know him, yourself? Who Jesus Christ is and why it matters is at the heart of Mark’s gospel, which is highlighted in the liturgy this year. In this episode, Sarah and Colleen Vermeulen talk about their favorite parts of Mark as they highlight its unique features and invite listeners to consider their response to his good news.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+12oJF_LB ]]> Episode 45: Preparing for Christ the King in the Old Testament Featuring Debora Holiday https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/45 a99df4f4-2758-4593-bca5-e4d54fe98e95 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0500 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Do you every wonder what it means that Jesus is king? Our democracy gives us no point of reference to understand royalty, and church and state are separate. In this episode, Debora Holiday traces the idea of kingship throughout salvation history to help us welcome Christ the King into our hearts and lives. 30:54 false Do you every wonder what it means that Jesus is king? Our democracy gives us no point of reference to understand royalty, and church and state are separate. In this episode, Debora Holiday traces the idea of kingship throughout salvation history to help us welcome Christ the King into our hearts and lives.

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]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible podcast, Sarah Christmyer, Becoming Women of the Word, Come Into the Word, Christ the King, feast of Christ the King, Debora Holiday Do you every wonder what it means that Jesus is king? Our democracy gives us no point of reference to understand royalty, and church and state are separate. In this episode, Debora Holiday traces the idea of kingship throughout salvation history to help us welcome Christ the King into our hearts and lives.

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]]> Do you every wonder what it means that Jesus is king? Our democracy gives us no point of reference to understand royalty, and church and state are separate. In this episode, Debora Holiday traces the idea of kingship throughout salvation history to help us welcome Christ the King into our hearts and lives.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+qZ_r6IPQ ]]> Episode 44: Deep Meaning in the Book of Ruth Featuring Kelly Anderson https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/44 e2ad4a72-0c96-4ebc-b71f-f8cfb9aee4c2 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press The story of Ruth and Boaz in the Bible is far more than a love story. In this episode, Kelly Anderson explores its deeper significance and the way it reveals a theology of Woman as vehicle of God’s blessing; a theology of married love as mutual self-giving that leads to joy and blessing; and its powerful message that God can bring light and life into the darkest situations. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) 37:32 false The story of Ruth and Boaz in the Bible is far more than a love story. In this episode, Kelly Anderson explores its deeper significance and the way it reveals a theology of Woman as vehicle of God’s blessing; a theology of married love as mutual self-giving that leads to joy and blessing; and its powerful message that God can bring light and life into the darkest situations.

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]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word bible podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Come Into the Word, becoming Women of the Word, Book of Ruth, Kelly Anderson, women who love and live the Word, podcast for Catholic women who love the Bible The story of Ruth and Boaz in the Bible is far more than a love story. In this episode, Kelly Anderson explores its deeper significance and the way it reveals a theology of Woman as vehicle of God’s blessing; a theology of married love as mutual self-giving that leads to joy and blessing; and its powerful message that God can bring light and life into the darkest situations.

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]]> The story of Ruth and Boaz in the Bible is far more than a love story. In this episode, Kelly Anderson explores its deeper significance and the way it reveals a theology of Woman as vehicle of God’s blessing; a theology of married love as mutual self-giving that leads to joy and blessing; and its powerful message that God can bring light and life into the darkest situations.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+Dq8HkoKh ]]> Episode 43: Making Sense of Violence in the Old Testament Featuring Tamra Fromm https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/43 e3837dd7-8901-45c4-8ea1-154757fe260d Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Do you struggle with reading the Old Testament because of the violent passages in it, including places where God appears to condone, encourage, or even be responsible for that violence? Tamra Fromm offers a framework for reading those passages and considers them in the light of Christ's teaching. Content warning: Mentions of disturbing violence portrayed in the Old Testament, including the rape and dismemberment of the Levite’s concubine in Judges 19. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) 39:25 false Do you struggle with reading the Old Testament because of the violent passages in it, including places where God appears to condone, encourage, or even be responsible for that violence? Tamra Fromm offers a framework for reading those passages and considers them in the light of Christ's teaching.

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]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible podcast, Sarah Christmyer, Come Into the Word, Becoming Women of the Word, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, podcast for women who love and live the Word, how to understand the God of the Old Testament, Tamra Fromm Do you struggle with reading the Old Testament because of the violent passages in it, including places where God appears to condone, encourage, or even be responsible for that violence? Tamra Fromm offers a framework for reading those passages and considers them in the light of Christ's teaching.

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]]> Do you struggle with reading the Old Testament because of the violent passages in it, including places where God appears to condone, encourage, or even be responsible for that violence? Tamra Fromm offers a framework for reading those passages and considers them in the light of Christ's teaching.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+29F4tXOK ]]> Episode 42: Discover God’s Healing Love in His Word Featuring Rose Sweet https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/42 1dc86658-f14a-4682-9d1d-3b1f43a765dd Thu, 02 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press When you are emotionally wounded, how do you find healing? After two divorces and suffering from relationships that never gave what she was seeking, Rose Sweet discovered the personal, persevering, powerful love of God. Listen as she tells her story and shares from scripture how God meets the five basic emotional needs of the human person — and gives three practical tips to help you move forward. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) 39:13 false When you are emotionally wounded, how do you find healing? After two divorces and suffering from relationships that never gave what she was seeking, Rose Sweet discovered the personal, persevering, powerful love of God. Listen as she tells her story and shares from scripture how God meets the five basic emotional needs of the human person — and gives three practical tips to help you move forward.

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]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Rose Sweet, God's healing love, the Bible, women who live and live the Word When you are emotionally wounded, how do you find healing? After two divorces and suffering from relationships that never gave what she was seeking, Rose Sweet discovered the personal, persevering, powerful love of God. Listen as she tells her story and shares from scripture how God meets the five basic emotional needs of the human person — and gives three practical tips to help you move forward.

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]]> When you are emotionally wounded, how do you find healing? After two divorces and suffering from relationships that never gave what she was seeking, Rose Sweet discovered the personal, persevering, powerful love of God. Listen as she tells her story and shares from scripture how God meets the five basic emotional needs of the human person — and gives three practical tips to help you move forward.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+34t_CgOg ]]> Episode 41: Blessings Unveiled: Navigating the Book of Revelation featuring Lavinia Spirito https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/41 66387097-fb54-4903-896e-2118698c963b Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Reading the book of Revelation may not be easy, but there is a blessing attached to it! Lavinia Spirito tells why it’s worth taking the effort and gives some suggestions for approaching the book so as to hear its good news and discover its practical implications for our lives. 42:37 false Reading the book of Revelation may not be easy, but there is a blessing attached to it! Lavinia Spirito tells why it’s worth taking the effort and gives some suggestions for approaching the book so as to hear its good news and discover its practical implications for our lives.

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]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word bible Podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, book of Revelation, Lavinia Spirito, Sarah Christmyer, Becoming Women of the Word, Come Into the Word Reading the book of Revelation may not be easy, but there is a blessing attached to it! Lavinia Spirito tells why it’s worth taking the effort and gives some suggestions for approaching the book so as to hear its good news and discover its practical implications for our lives.

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]]> Reading the book of Revelation may not be easy, but there is a blessing attached to it! Lavinia Spirito tells why it’s worth taking the effort and gives some suggestions for approaching the book so as to hear its good news and discover its practical implications for our lives.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+_Am8WsT3 ]]> Episode 40: Reading the Bible One Word at a Time featuring Allison Gingras https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/40 74c08600-9265-4504-99e1-0b7ffcbaf86b Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Do you ever find that a single word or phrase jumps out at you as you pray with Scripture, and wonder how to ponder it further? Allison Gingras, developer of Stay Connected Journals for Women, explains how she explores the meaning of individual words to come to a deeper understanding and connection to the Lord. 30:48 false Do you ever find that a single word or phrase jumps out at you as you pray with Scripture, and wonder how to ponder it further? Allison Gingras, developer of Stay Connected Journals for Women, explains how she explores the meaning of individual words to come to a deeper understanding and connection to the Lord.

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]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Come into the Word, Becoming Women of the Word, Allison Gingras, reading the Bible, podcast for women who love and live the word Do you ever find that a single word or phrase jumps out at you as you pray with Scripture, and wonder how to ponder it further? Allison Gingras, developer of Stay Connected Journals for Women, explains how she explores the meaning of individual words to come to a deeper understanding and connection to the Lord.

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]]> Do you ever find that a single word or phrase jumps out at you as you pray with Scripture, and wonder how to ponder it further? Allison Gingras, developer of Stay Connected Journals for Women, explains how she explores the meaning of individual words to come to a deeper understanding and connection to the Lord.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+nWWtdt50 ]]> Episode 39: God’s Word and Our Love for the Poor Featuring Shannon Wimp-Schmidt https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/39 1206bf7c-55b4-4824-ba1a-68fc59f909b3 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press If God’s word truly has the power to transform us, it will impact the way we treat other people—especially the poor and the marginalized, and even those we might not want to care for. Shannon Wimp-Schmidt, author of Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's: A Black Catholic Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Diversity, dives into Catholic social teaching and shares what she has gleaned from Scripture about God’s heart for the poor and how that has impacted her personally. 40:56 false If God’s word truly has the power to transform us, it will impact the way we treat other people—especially the poor and the marginalized, and even those we might not want to care for. Shannon Wimp-Schmidt, author of Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's: A Black Catholic Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Diversity, dives into Catholic social teaching and shares what she has gleaned from Scripture about God’s heart for the poor and how that has impacted her personally.

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]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Shannon Wimp-Schmidt, Fat Luther, Slim Pickens, Come into the Word, Becoming Women of the Word, free Catholic Podcast for women, podcast for women who love and live the Word , love for the poor and marginalized, catholic social teaching If God’s word truly has the power to transform us, it will impact the way we treat other people—especially the poor and the marginalized, and even those we might not want to care for. Shannon Wimp-Schmidt, author of Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's: A Black Catholic Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Diversity, dives into Catholic social teaching and shares what she has gleaned from Scripture about God’s heart for the poor and how that has impacted her personally.

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]]> If God’s word truly has the power to transform us, it will impact the way we treat other people—especially the poor and the marginalized, and even those we might not want to care for. Shannon Wimp-Schmidt, author of Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's: A Black Catholic Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Diversity, dives into Catholic social teaching and shares what she has gleaned from Scripture about God’s heart for the poor and how that has impacted her personally.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+sfcGYcy_ ]]> Episode 38: Learn to Pray the Scriptural Rosary Featuring Susan Wallace https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/38 e7fc4938-cfd9-4928-afc0-07c242cf8656 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Are you looking for a way to pray with scripture? The “scriptural rosary” is a beautiful way to draw you deeper into the mysteries of the gospel and closer to Jesus and Mary. Susan Wallace tells how circumstances drew her into a relationship with the Blessed Mother and describes how praying the Scriptural Rosary helped slow down and deepen her prayer life. She and Sarah close the episode by praying a decade together, providing a model to follow. 35:46 false Are you looking for a way to pray with scripture? The “scriptural rosary” is a beautiful way to draw you deeper into the mysteries of the gospel and closer to Jesus and Mary. Susan Wallace tells how circumstances drew her into a relationship with the Blessed Mother and describes how praying the Scriptural Rosary helped slow down and deepen her prayer life. She and Sarah close the episode by praying a decade together, providing a model to follow.

]]> Are you looking for a way to pray with scripture? The “scriptural rosary” is a beautiful way to draw you deeper into the mysteries of the gospel and closer to Jesus and Mary. Susan Wallace tells how circumstances drew her into a relationship with the Blessed Mother and describes how praying the Scriptural Rosary helped slow down and deepen her prayer life. She and Sarah close the episode by praying a decade together, providing a model to follow.

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]]> Are you looking for a way to pray with scripture? The “scriptural rosary” is a beautiful way to draw you deeper into the mysteries of the gospel and closer to Jesus and Mary. Susan Wallace tells how circumstances drew her into a relationship with the Blessed Mother and describes how praying the Scriptural Rosary helped slow down and deepen her prayer life. She and Sarah close the episode by praying a decade together, providing a model to follow.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+-Zx5j43H ]]> Episode 37: A Journey with the "Bent Over" Woman in Luke's Gospel Featuring Pat Gohn https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/37 a85d7ab8-d78a-48c7-bdcd-886560bf5f45 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press What keeps you from seeing the face of Jesus or hearing his voice? Pat Gohn describes how she found a deep connection with the “bent-over woman” of Luke’s gospel while she struggled to stand straight after cancer surgery. She tells how the woman’s experience with Jesus parallels our experience at Mass and suggests a way to prepare to receive his healing word more fully. She and Sarah reflect on the way Jesus seeks us out and calls us friends. 35:51 false What keeps you from seeing the face of Jesus or hearing his voice? Pat Gohn describes how she found a deep connection with the “bent-over woman” of Luke’s gospel while she struggled to stand straight after cancer surgery. She tells how the woman’s experience with Jesus parallels our experience at Mass and suggests a way to prepare to receive his healing word more fully. She and Sarah reflect on the way Jesus seeks us out and calls us friends.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word bible podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Pat Gohn, Becoming Women of the Word, Come Into the Word, the bent over woman, Luke's Gospel, Free podcast for women who love and live the Word, women sharing their love of scripture What keeps you from seeing the face of Jesus or hearing his voice? Pat Gohn describes how she found a deep connection with the “bent-over woman” of Luke’s gospel while she struggled to stand straight after cancer surgery. She tells how the woman’s experience with Jesus parallels our experience at Mass and suggests a way to prepare to receive his healing word more fully. She and Sarah reflect on the way Jesus seeks us out and calls us friends.

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]]> What keeps you from seeing the face of Jesus or hearing his voice? Pat Gohn describes how she found a deep connection with the “bent-over woman” of Luke’s gospel while she struggled to stand straight after cancer surgery. She tells how the woman’s experience with Jesus parallels our experience at Mass and suggests a way to prepare to receive his healing word more fully. She and Sarah reflect on the way Jesus seeks us out and calls us friends.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+wAyN5Eod ]]> Episode 36: Getting to Know Saint Matthew Featuring Hunter-Kilmer https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/36 0c8339a4-0344-414a-bf15-0e934a11a359 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Have you ever stopped to think about why Jesus called people who may have despised each other to be in his inner circle—and what effect that may have had on their ministry? Meg Hunter-Kilmer explains why she loves “Matthew the man” and how the radical power of grace transformed him and impacted the gospel that bears his name. Learn why we should care about all of the Old Testament references there, and why we might want to read a whole gospel when we hear it each Sunday at Mass. 35:40 false Have you ever stopped to think about why Jesus called people who may have despised each other to be in his inner circle—and what effect that may have had on their ministry? Meg Hunter-Kilmer explains why she loves “Matthew the man” and how the radical power of grace transformed him and impacted the gospel that bears his name. Learn why we should care about all of the Old Testament references there, and why we might want to read a whole gospel when we hear it each Sunday at Mass.

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]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Living the Word Bible podcast, women who love and live the Word, Sarah Christmyer, Come into the Word, Becoming Women of the Word, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Pray for Us, the gospel of Matthew, Catholic podcast for women, free Catholic podcast Have you ever stopped to think about why Jesus called people who may have despised each other to be in his inner circle—and what effect that may have had on their ministry? Meg Hunter-Kilmer explains why she loves “Matthew the man” and how the radical power of grace transformed him and impacted the gospel that bears his name. Learn why we should care about all of the Old Testament references there, and why we might want to read a whole gospel when we hear it each Sunday at Mass.

We would love it of you could leave a written review on Apple and don't forget to share this podcast with your friends and family!

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]]> Have you ever stopped to think about why Jesus called people who may have despised each other to be in his inner circle—and what effect that may have had on their ministry? Meg Hunter-Kilmer explains why she loves “Matthew the man” and how the radical power of grace transformed him and impacted the gospel that bears his name. Learn why we should care about all of the Old Testament references there, and why we might want to read a whole gospel when we hear it each Sunday at Mass.

We would love it of you could leave a written review on Apple and don't forget to share this podcast with your friends and family!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+6k3yDC3v ]]> Episode 35: Resilient Women of the Bible: Their Strength in Times of Grief Featuring Katie Cavadini https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/35 cfab66f7-ff5b-40b1-9f0b-5fb2a290fdb6 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press We can always turn to Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows in sorrows of our own—but we can also learn from other women throughout biblical history who bore sorrow with patient endurance, who endured with love and strengthened their children in the faith. Katie Cavadini brings several of those women to life and talks with Sarah about how they lived out the mystery of love and can help us do so, as well. 38:19 false We can always turn to Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows in sorrows of our own—but we can also learn from other women throughout biblical history who bore sorrow with patient endurance, who endured with love and strengthened their children in the faith. Katie Cavadini brings several of those women to life and talks with Sarah about how they lived out the mystery of love and can help us do so, as well.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Living the Word Bible Podcast, Sarah Christmyer, Katie Cavadini, Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, podcast for women who love and live the Word, Come Into the Word, Becoming Women of the Word, women of the Bible We can always turn to Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows in sorrows of our own—but we can also learn from other women throughout biblical history who bore sorrow with patient endurance, who endured with love and strengthened their children in the faith. Katie Cavadini brings several of those women to life and talks with Sarah about how they lived out the mystery of love and can help us do so, as well.

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]]> We can always turn to Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows in sorrows of our own—but we can also learn from other women throughout biblical history who bore sorrow with patient endurance, who endured with love and strengthened their children in the faith. Katie Cavadini brings several of those women to life and talks with Sarah about how they lived out the mystery of love and can help us do so, as well.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+J_l8L0x9 ]]> Episode 34: Finding Inner Rest Featuring Sonja Corbitt https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/34 b425da5b-e822-4fa9-b3b3-0055f71edfd2 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press If you’ve ever felt like God has abandoned you, or if what you’re going through causes you to doubt his care: lean into that “desert”! Sonja Corbitt learned from Israel’s experience in the wilderness that God uses such times to help us grow in faith and find true rest in him. Tune in to gain a new perspective on troubles and learn to overcome negativity so you can experience fullness and peace. 43:39 false If you’ve ever felt like God has abandoned you, or if what you’re going through causes you to doubt his care: lean into that “desert”! Sonja Corbitt learned from Israel’s experience in the wilderness that God uses such times to help us grow in faith and find true rest in him. Tune in to gain a new perspective on troubles and learn to overcome negativity so you can experience fullness and peace.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Living the Word Bible podcast, Sonja Corbitt, Just Rest, Finding Inner Rest, podcast for women who love and live the Bible, free Catholic podcast, Becoming Women of the Word, Come Into the Word If you’ve ever felt like God has abandoned you, or if what you’re going through causes you to doubt his care: lean into that “desert”! Sonja Corbitt learned from Israel’s experience in the wilderness that God uses such times to help us grow in faith and find true rest in him. Tune in to gain a new perspective on troubles and learn to overcome negativity so you can experience fullness and peace.

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]]> If you’ve ever felt like God has abandoned you, or if what you’re going through causes you to doubt his care: lean into that “desert”! Sonja Corbitt learned from Israel’s experience in the wilderness that God uses such times to help us grow in faith and find true rest in him. Tune in to gain a new perspective on troubles and learn to overcome negativity so you can experience fullness and peace.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+FzNm8HJg ]]> Episode 33: How to Read the (Actual) Bible with Children Featuring Colleen Vermeulen https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/33 db39b5ff-2d3a-48eb-9ccf-be9847522e6a Thu, 31 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Three years ago, Colleen Vermeulen and her husband decided to do something radical: read “the real Bible with all its words” daily with their young children. Following a pattern based loosely on the Liturgy of the Hours, their family prayer time is now grounded in Scripture and is feeding the kids’ growing relationships with Jesus. Listen to this episode to hear how they did this and why. Colleen gives four practical tips for reading the Bible with children and shares advice on everything from facing the fidgets to helping kids hear God speak to them. 50:11 false Three years ago, Colleen Vermeulen and her husband decided to do something radical: read “the real Bible with all its words” daily with their young children. Following a pattern based loosely on the Liturgy of the Hours, their family prayer time is now grounded in Scripture and is feeding the kids’ growing relationships with Jesus. Listen to this episode to hear how they did this and why. Colleen gives four practical tips for reading the Bible with children and shares advice on everything from facing the fidgets to helping kids hear God speak to them.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, reading the Bible with your kids, Colleen Vermuelen, tips for reading the bible with children, Becoming Women of the Word Three years ago, Colleen Vermeulen and her husband decided to do something radical: read “the real Bible with all its words” daily with their young children. Following a pattern based loosely on the Liturgy of the Hours, their family prayer time is now grounded in Scripture and is feeding the kids’ growing relationships with Jesus. Listen to this episode to hear how they did this and why. Colleen gives four practical tips for reading the Bible with children and shares advice on everything from facing the fidgets to helping kids hear God speak to them.

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]]> Three years ago, Colleen Vermeulen and her husband decided to do something radical: read “the real Bible with all its words” daily with their young children. Following a pattern based loosely on the Liturgy of the Hours, their family prayer time is now grounded in Scripture and is feeding the kids’ growing relationships with Jesus. Listen to this episode to hear how they did this and why. Colleen gives four practical tips for reading the Bible with children and shares advice on everything from facing the fidgets to helping kids hear God speak to them.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+EBUg1NhQ ]]> Episode 32: Scripture, Faith, and Identity: A Path to Ministry Featuring Christine Kelly Baglow https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/32 f9d923c5-09a2-4b09-8eae-7321e7fa652d Thu, 24 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Christine Kelly Baglow shares her journey through scripture and prayer to deeper faith and the discovery of her identity in God—a journey that gave her a heart for young people and led her into lay ministry at a Catholic school. She also bears witness to the living power of Scripture while unpacking Isaiah 43, which has particular meaning to her. 39:56 false Christine Kelly Baglow shares her journey through scripture and prayer to deeper faith and the discovery of her identity in God—a journey that gave her a heart for young people and led her into lay ministry at a Catholic school. She also bears witness to the living power of Scripture while unpacking Isaiah 43, which has particular meaning to her.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible Podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Come Into the Word, Becoming Women of the Word, Bible podcast, Catholic Bible Podcast, podcast for women who love and live the word, Christine Kelly Baglow, Isaiah 43 Christine Kelly Baglow shares her journey through scripture and prayer to deeper faith and the discovery of her identity in God—a journey that gave her a heart for young people and led her into lay ministry at a Catholic school. She also bears witness to the living power of Scripture while unpacking Isaiah 43, which has particular meaning to her.

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]]> Christine Kelly Baglow shares her journey through scripture and prayer to deeper faith and the discovery of her identity in God—a journey that gave her a heart for young people and led her into lay ministry at a Catholic school. She also bears witness to the living power of Scripture while unpacking Isaiah 43, which has particular meaning to her.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+aR2dn2DE ]]> Episode 31: Nothing is Impossible with God featuring Patty Breen https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/31 b9aef709-deab-49d6-9930-9a840abf0f11 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Do you sometimes wonder if God can use even you? Imagining Mary in the Annunciation helped Patty Breen see the “both-and” of life—the beautiful and the difficult, sometimes messy side of things that God enters and transforms with his Spirit. In this episode, she tells of the value of Ignatian meditation on Scripture and shares how seeing the humanity of women like Martha, Bathsheba, and Mary Magdalene gives her hope in following God. 33:43 false Do you sometimes wonder if God can use even you? Imagining Mary in the Annunciation helped Patty Breen see the “both-and” of life—the beautiful and the difficult, sometimes messy side of things that God enters and transforms with his Spirit. In this episode, she tells of the value of Ignatian meditation on Scripture and shares how seeing the humanity of women like Martha, Bathsheba, and Mary Magdalene gives her hope in following God.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Sarah Christmyer, Patty Breen, The Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Come Into the Word, Women Who Love and Live the Word, Catholic women reading the Bible together, free Catholic Podcast Do you sometimes wonder if God can use even you? Imagining Mary in the Annunciation helped Patty Breen see the “both-and” of life—the beautiful and the difficult, sometimes messy side of things that God enters and transforms with his Spirit. In this episode, she tells of the value of Ignatian meditation on Scripture and shares how seeing the humanity of women like Martha, Bathsheba, and Mary Magdalene gives her hope in following God.

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]]> Do you sometimes wonder if God can use even you? Imagining Mary in the Annunciation helped Patty Breen see the “both-and” of life—the beautiful and the difficult, sometimes messy side of things that God enters and transforms with his Spirit. In this episode, she tells of the value of Ignatian meditation on Scripture and shares how seeing the humanity of women like Martha, Bathsheba, and Mary Magdalene gives her hope in following God.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+r1KnASSj ]]> Episode 30: Reaching the Unchurched in a Culture of Relativism Featuring Tamra Hull Fromm https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/30 48f300d5-862b-438a-ab64-d0c8ca867f32 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press When Christianity is seen as just another narrative, how do we proclaim it is Truth? Scripture professor Tamra Hull Fromm describes her research into pre-evangelizing young adult “native nones” and shares insight from God’s approach to Moses and Paul’s address to the Gentiles in Acts 17. She also explains how to read the Bible in a Catholic way; why she loves the image of Scripture as food; and the value of the Old Testament to understanding the faith. 37:51 false When Christianity is seen as just another narrative, how do we proclaim it is Truth? Scripture professor Tamra Hull Fromm describes her research into pre-evangelizing young adult “native nones” and shares insight from God’s approach to Moses and Paul’s address to the Gentiles in Acts 17. She also explains how to read the Bible in a Catholic way; why she loves the image of Scripture as food; and the value of the Old Testament to understanding the faith.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible Podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Living the Word Companion Journal, Sarah Christmyer, Come into the Word, Becoming Women of the Word, podcast for women who love and live the word, Tamra Hull, how to read the Bible in a Catholic way, free Catholic bible podcast When Christianity is seen as just another narrative, how do we proclaim it is Truth? Scripture professor Tamra Hull Fromm describes her research into pre-evangelizing young adult “native nones” and shares insight from God’s approach to Moses and Paul’s address to the Gentiles in Acts 17. She also explains how to read the Bible in a Catholic way; why she loves the image of Scripture as food; and the value of the Old Testament to understanding the faith.

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]]> When Christianity is seen as just another narrative, how do we proclaim it is Truth? Scripture professor Tamra Hull Fromm describes her research into pre-evangelizing young adult “native nones” and shares insight from God’s approach to Moses and Paul’s address to the Gentiles in Acts 17. She also explains how to read the Bible in a Catholic way; why she loves the image of Scripture as food; and the value of the Old Testament to understanding the faith.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+P-_AQYDR ]]> Episode 29: Jeremiah: Speaking God’s Love in the Hard Times featuring Debora Holiday https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/29 8f4107fd-671a-4c82-8a88-5eb84c872575 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Don’t be afraid of reading the prophets! Their lives and their messages still speak to us today. Scripture teacher Deborah Holiday shares how at a low point in her life, she felt Jesus prompting her to read Jeremiah—and found there the God who loves us and has a plan for good, even in hard times. 37:00 false Don’t be afraid of reading the prophets! Their lives and their messages still speak to us today. Scripture teacher Deborah Holiday shares how at a low point in her life, she felt Jesus prompting her to read Jeremiah—and found there the God who loves us and has a plan for good, even in hard times.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Living the Word Bible podcast, Sarah Christmyer, Deborah Holiday, Biblical prophets, Jeremiah, free Catholic podcast, podcast for women who love and live the word, Come into the Word, Becoming Women of the Word, podcast for Catholic women Don’t be afraid of reading the prophets! Their lives and their messages still speak to us today. Scripture teacher Deborah Holiday shares how at a low point in her life, she felt Jesus prompting her to read Jeremiah—and found there the God who loves us and has a plan for good, even in hard times.

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]]> Don’t be afraid of reading the prophets! Their lives and their messages still speak to us today. Scripture teacher Deborah Holiday shares how at a low point in her life, she felt Jesus prompting her to read Jeremiah—and found there the God who loves us and has a plan for good, even in hard times.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+bqKRkvRy ]]> Episode 28: Mary: Our Mother and Seat of Wisdom featuring Heidi Hess Saxton https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/28 3b33a774-4f15-4f7f-b3c3-17f47ce3691f Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press In this repeat visit to the podcast, Heidi Hess Saxton tells how as a Catholic convert she came to know Mary as a mother and as “Seat of Wisdom” and reflects on Mary’s role in raising Jesus as he grew in wisdom and stature in her home. She also shares how Mary has helped her as a mother—and how her own mother came to know Mary, late in life, and what that did for their relationship. 32:05 false In this repeat visit to the podcast, Heidi Hess Saxton tells how as a Catholic convert she came to know Mary as a mother and as “Seat of Wisdom” and reflects on Mary’s role in raising Jesus as he grew in wisdom and stature in her home. She also shares how Mary has helped her as a mother—and how her own mother came to know Mary, late in life, and what that did for their relationship.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Living the Word Catholic Bible Podcast, Sarah Christmyer, Becoming Women of the Word, podcast for women who love and live the Word, Heidi Hess Saxton, Mother Mary In this repeat visit to the podcast, Heidi Hess Saxton tells how as a Catholic convert she came to know Mary as a mother and as “Seat of Wisdom” and reflects on Mary’s role in raising Jesus as he grew in wisdom and stature in her home. She also shares how Mary has helped her as a mother—and how her own mother came to know Mary, late in life, and what that did for their relationship.

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]]> In this repeat visit to the podcast, Heidi Hess Saxton tells how as a Catholic convert she came to know Mary as a mother and as “Seat of Wisdom” and reflects on Mary’s role in raising Jesus as he grew in wisdom and stature in her home. She also shares how Mary has helped her as a mother—and how her own mother came to know Mary, late in life, and what that did for their relationship.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+tx_nevaW ]]> Episode 27: Exploring the Bible through an Adult Lens featuring Cathryn Torgerson-Wade https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/27 e16b6454-551f-4d50-a189-ff1a836c6f71 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press “I want more of this (Bible),” 13-year-old Cathryn Torgerson-Wade told herself, “This is good information for life!” It was decades before she acted on that desire, but growing up gave her a new perspective on Scripture and a fresh vision of God’s love. The biblical school director explains why the first books of the Bible are foundational and provide a path for reading that moves from meeting God to learning how he meets us in the day-to-day. 40:07 false “I want more of this (Bible),” 13-year-old Cathryn Torgerson-Wade told herself, “This is good information for life!” It was decades before she acted on that desire, but growing up gave her a new perspective on Scripture and a fresh vision of God’s love. The biblical school director explains why the first books of the Bible are foundational and provide a path for reading that moves from meeting God to learning how he meets us in the day-to-day.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Come Into the Word, Becoming Women of the Word, Cathryn Torgerson-Wade, Bible, Podcast for Catholic women who live and love the Bible “I want more of this (Bible),” 13-year-old Cathryn Torgerson-Wade told herself, “This is good information for life!” It was decades before she acted on that desire, but growing up gave her a new perspective on Scripture and a fresh vision of God’s love. The biblical school director explains why the first books of the Bible are foundational and provide a path for reading that moves from meeting God to learning how he meets us in the day-to-day.

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]]> “I want more of this (Bible),” 13-year-old Cathryn Torgerson-Wade told herself, “This is good information for life!” It was decades before she acted on that desire, but growing up gave her a new perspective on Scripture and a fresh vision of God’s love. The biblical school director explains why the first books of the Bible are foundational and provide a path for reading that moves from meeting God to learning how he meets us in the day-to-day.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+QaU02GDE ]]> Episode 26: Fierce, Feminine, and Faithful featuring Samantha Kelley https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/26 0973efb1-28d6-44db-83fa-818bccaa4d2f Wed, 12 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press What does it mean to be female, an athlete, and Catholic? Samantha Kelley, president of FIERCE Athlete (and a fierce athlete herself) shares wisdom from the Bible and the Catholic faith about female identity, competition, and running the race of life. Learn what biblical woman she thinks most exemplifies “fierce”—and pray with the scripture that both encourages and challenges her in the race. 29:09 false What does it mean to be female, an athlete, and Catholic? Samantha Kelley, president of FIERCE Athlete (and a fierce athlete herself) shares wisdom from the Bible and the Catholic faith about female identity, competition, and running the race of life. Learn what biblical woman she thinks most exemplifies “fierce”—and pray with the scripture that both encourages and challenges her in the race.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible Podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Samantha Kelley, FIERCE Athlete, female, athlete, Catholic What does it mean to be female, an athlete, and Catholic? Samantha Kelley, president of FIERCE Athlete (and a fierce athlete herself) shares wisdom from the Bible and the Catholic faith about female identity, competition, and running the race of life. Learn what biblical woman she thinks most exemplifies “fierce”—and pray with the scripture that both encourages and challenges her in the race.

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]]> What does it mean to be female, an athlete, and Catholic? Samantha Kelley, president of FIERCE Athlete (and a fierce athlete herself) shares wisdom from the Bible and the Catholic faith about female identity, competition, and running the race of life. Learn what biblical woman she thinks most exemplifies “fierce”—and pray with the scripture that both encourages and challenges her in the race.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+llaiEQ6m ]]> Episode 25: How to Hear God’s Voice Featuring Barbara Heil https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/25 dd3c540a-38aa-4054-91c0-af6af9f69bd4 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Have you wanted to hear God speak to you? Would you recognize his voice, if he did? Barbara Heil shares her story of conversion from a god-less childhood to Christian missionary evangelist and eventually to the Catholic Church—drawn by the voice of God in his word. Hear what she learned in the process about the power of Scripture and how to hear him speak. 38:16 false Have you wanted to hear God speak to you? Would you recognize his voice, if he did? Barbara Heil shares her story of conversion from a god-less childhood to Christian missionary evangelist and eventually to the Catholic Church—drawn by the voice of God in his word. Hear what she learned in the process about the power of Scripture and how to hear him speak.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Barbara Heil, Becoming Women of the Word, hear God in his Word Have you wanted to hear God speak to you? Would you recognize his voice, if he did? Barbara Heil shares her story of conversion from a god-less childhood to Christian missionary evangelist and eventually to the Catholic Church—drawn by the voice of God in his word. Hear what she learned in the process about the power of Scripture and how to hear him speak.

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]]> Have you wanted to hear God speak to you? Would you recognize his voice, if he did? Barbara Heil shares her story of conversion from a god-less childhood to Christian missionary evangelist and eventually to the Catholic Church—drawn by the voice of God in his word. Hear what she learned in the process about the power of Scripture and how to hear him speak.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+wYZRXW_- ]]> Episode 24: Why Read Paul’s Letters? Featuring Colleen Vermeulen https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/24 1de6e8a6-35c7-47a9-a79c-bd35ceb504ed Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Has your life ever changed because someone asked you a question? Colleen Vermeulen tells Sarah Christmyer how two questions drove her to search for truth in scripture—leading to a relationship with Christ and into the arms of the Catholic Church. Colleen shares her journey and tips for why and how to read difficult scriptures like Paul’s letters. 42:32 false Has your life ever changed because someone asked you a question? Colleen Vermeulen tells Sarah Christmyer how two questions drove her to search for truth in scripture—leading to a relationship with Christ and into the arms of the Catholic Church. Colleen shares her journey and tips for why and how to read difficult scriptures like Paul’s letters.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Colleen Vermeulen, free podcast for Catholic women who love the BIble,women who love and live the Word, Letters of St. Paul Has your life ever changed because someone asked you a question? Colleen Vermeulen tells Sarah Christmyer how two questions drove her to search for truth in scripture—leading to a relationship with Christ and into the arms of the Catholic Church. Colleen shares her journey and tips for why and how to read difficult scriptures like Paul’s letters.

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]]> Has your life ever changed because someone asked you a question? Colleen Vermeulen tells Sarah Christmyer how two questions drove her to search for truth in scripture—leading to a relationship with Christ and into the arms of the Catholic Church. Colleen shares her journey and tips for why and how to read difficult scriptures like Paul’s letters.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+epatde42 ]]> Episode 23: Discovering Jesus’s Heart in His Word Featuring Emily Jaminet https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/23 8fbf101c-c2e4-493e-8987-e7fddc4872cc Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Are you so busy that you don’t have time for the Bible? Emily Jaminet explains that she went from drinking morning coffee on the go to having that first cup with Jesus every day. She found that putting him first brought peace and joy to her family life. Jaminet—executive director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network—also talks with Sarah Christmyer about how discovering Jesus’s Word through devotion to his Sacred Heart revitalized her faith. 35:48 false Are you so busy that you don’t have time for the Bible? Emily Jaminet explains that she went from drinking morning coffee on the go to having that first cup with Jesus every day. She found that putting him first brought peace and joy to her family life. Jaminet—executive director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network—also talks with Sarah Christmyer about how discovering Jesus’s Word through devotion to his Sacred Heart revitalized her faith.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Living the Word Bible Podcast, Emily Jaminet, Holy Habits from the Sacred Heart, Sacred Heart Enthronement Network, Sarah Christmyer, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Secrets of the Sacred Heart Are you so busy that you don’t have time for the Bible? Emily Jaminet explains that she went from drinking morning coffee on the go to having that first cup with Jesus every day. She found that putting him first brought peace and joy to her family life. Jaminet—executive director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network—also talks with Sarah Christmyer about how discovering Jesus’s Word through devotion to his Sacred Heart revitalized her faith.

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]]> Are you so busy that you don’t have time for the Bible? Emily Jaminet explains that she went from drinking morning coffee on the go to having that first cup with Jesus every day. She found that putting him first brought peace and joy to her family life. Jaminet—executive director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network—also talks with Sarah Christmyer about how discovering Jesus’s Word through devotion to his Sacred Heart revitalized her faith.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+UCr0jjcF ]]> Episode 22: Life in the Vine Featuring Teresa Tomeo https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/22 49ad4e71-e930-4fd9-a3ad-05c27e5d7436 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Does success in the world leave you empty? Teresa Tomeo tells Sarah Christmyer about her journey from secular broadcast journalism to Catholic author and talk show host, and explains why “life in the vine” is a great analogy for the Christian life. 37:10 false Does success in the world leave you empty? Teresa Tomeo tells Sarah Christmyer about her journey from secular broadcast journalism to Catholic author and talk show host, and explains why “life in the vine” is a great analogy for the Christian life.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible podcast, Sarah Christmyer, Teresa Tomeo, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Becoming Women of the Word, Life in the Vine, women who love and live the Word, I am the Vine, You are the Branches, John 15, Gospel of John, Intimate Graces, Catholic women bible studies Does success in the world leave you empty? Teresa Tomeo tells Sarah Christmyer about her journey from secular broadcast journalism to Catholic author and talk show host, and explains why “life in the vine” is a great analogy for the Christian life.

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]]> Does success in the world leave you empty? Teresa Tomeo tells Sarah Christmyer about her journey from secular broadcast journalism to Catholic author and talk show host, and explains why “life in the vine” is a great analogy for the Christian life.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+wv_T6TqA ]]> Episode 21: Learning Virtue from Saints, Supergirls, and Women of Scripture Featuring Maria Morera Johnson https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/21 b731b73f-9cf6-41e3-ae2e-ba2b4aa5026a Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press How can we respond to challenges and ethical dilemmas with goodness and trust? In this episode, Sarah Christmyer talks with Maria Morera Johnson—author of My Badass Book of Saints—about three pairs of women in the Old Testament: Potiphar’s wife and Susannah; Jezebel and Esther; and Lot’s wife and Martha. Learn how these biblical heroines and bad girls still speak to us today. 38:46 false How can we respond to challenges and ethical dilemmas with goodness and trust? In this episode, Sarah Christmyer talks with Maria Morera Johnson—author of My Badass Book of Saints—about three pairs of women in the Old Testament: Potiphar’s wife and Susannah; Jezebel and Esther; and Lot’s wife and Martha. Learn how these biblical heroines and bad girls still speak to us today.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible Podcast, Sarah Christmyer, the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Maria Morera Johnson, My Badass Book of Saints, women in the Old Testament, women in the Bible, scripture and the Word, biblical heroines How can we respond to challenges and ethical dilemmas with goodness and trust? In this episode, Sarah Christmyer talks with Maria Morera Johnson—author of My Badass Book of Saints—about three pairs of women in the Old Testament: Potiphar’s wife and Susannah; Jezebel and Esther; and Lot’s wife and Martha. Learn how these biblical heroines and bad girls still speak to us today.

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]]> How can we respond to challenges and ethical dilemmas with goodness and trust? In this episode, Sarah Christmyer talks with Maria Morera Johnson—author of My Badass Book of Saints—about three pairs of women in the Old Testament: Potiphar’s wife and Susannah; Jezebel and Esther; and Lot’s wife and Martha. Learn how these biblical heroines and bad girls still speak to us today.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+-wv_2z0N ]]> Episode 20: God’s Amazing and Personal Love Featuring Ashley Crane https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/20 fea3218d-df0c-4c2a-b055-295be93b119b Thu, 01 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press In this episode, scripture teacher Ashley Crane talks with Sarah Christmyer about the gift Bible that made a difference in her life. Ashley identifies two powerful images of God in 1 John and also shares how motherhood taught her to rely on God’s love. 44:28 false In this episode, scripture teacher Ashley Crane talks with Sarah Christmyer about the gift Bible that made a difference in her life. Ashley identifies two powerful images of God in 1 John and also shares how motherhood taught her to rely on God’s love.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible Podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Come into the Word, Becoming Women of the Word, Ashley Crane, scripture teacher, 1 John, Denver’s St. John Vianney Seminary Lay Division In this episode, scripture teacher Ashley Crane talks with Sarah Christmyer about the gift Bible that made a difference in her life. Ashley identifies two powerful images of God in 1 John and also shares how motherhood taught her to rely on God’s love.

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]]> In this episode, scripture teacher Ashley Crane talks with Sarah Christmyer about the gift Bible that made a difference in her life. Ashley identifies two powerful images of God in 1 John and also shares how motherhood taught her to rely on God’s love.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+_fTiNUjr ]]> Episode 19: Why Read the Old Testament? (and How to Read those Dark Passages) Featuring Kelly Anderson https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/19 6fd16afb-3676-42b1-a467-6f0df0f79ff5 Thu, 25 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Do you struggle to find God’s love in the Old Testament or to understand the difficult “dark passages”? Kelly Anderson offers compelling reasons to read the Bible, particularly the Old Testament. She and Sarah Christmyer also discuss Jael and Judith, two biblical heroines who kill their enemies. Kelly also shares the verse she considers the blueprint of her life. 39:38 false Do you struggle to find God’s love in the Old Testament or to understand the difficult “dark passages”? Kelly Anderson offers compelling reasons to read the Bible, particularly the Old Testament. She and Sarah Christmyer also discuss Jael and Judith, two biblical heroines who kill their enemies. Kelly also shares the verse she considers the blueprint of her life.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible podcast, Sarah Christmyer, Becoming Women of the Word, the Old Testament, the Old Testament God, Kelly Anderson, biblical heroines, women and scripture, women who love and read the Word, Jael and Judith, Do you struggle to find God’s love in the Old Testament or to understand the difficult “dark passages”? Kelly Anderson offers compelling reasons to read the Bible, particularly the Old Testament. She and Sarah Christmyer also discuss Jael and Judith, two biblical heroines who kill their enemies. Kelly also shares the verse she considers the blueprint of her life.

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]]> Do you struggle to find God’s love in the Old Testament or to understand the difficult “dark passages”? Kelly Anderson offers compelling reasons to read the Bible, particularly the Old Testament. She and Sarah Christmyer also discuss Jael and Judith, two biblical heroines who kill their enemies. Kelly also shares the verse she considers the blueprint of her life.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+wCNKRvE9 ]]> Episode 18: Get a Fresh Vision for Life in the Spirit Featuring Lavinia Spirito https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/18 fbfde8bb-3ba7-48ef-9737-f54a487fde33 Wed, 17 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press When is the last time you received “explosive power” from the Holy Spirit? Lavinia Spirito tells how she was lifted from the pain of a broken family and set on fire to pursue the Lord. She explains how Acts of the Apostles provides a blueprint for sharing the Gospel in our noisy world and a fresh vision for what it means to live by the Spirit. Lavinia also describes how she engages with Scripture and explains why Psalm 37:3-7 is a particular favorite. 42:15 false When is the last time you received “explosive power” from the Holy Spirit? Lavinia Spirito tells how she was lifted from the pain of a broken family and set on fire to pursue the Lord. She explains how Acts of the Apostles provides a blueprint for sharing the Gospel in our noisy world and a fresh vision for what it means to live by the Spirit. Lavinia also describes how she engages with Scripture and explains why Psalm 37:3-7 is a particular favorite.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible Podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Becoming Women of the Word, Lavinia Spirito, Acts of the Apostles, healing from the pain of a broken family, podcast for Catholic women studying the Bible, women and scripture, bible study for women, free Bible podcast, Psalm 37 When is the last time you received “explosive power” from the Holy Spirit? Lavinia Spirito tells how she was lifted from the pain of a broken family and set on fire to pursue the Lord. She explains how Acts of the Apostles provides a blueprint for sharing the Gospel in our noisy world and a fresh vision for what it means to live by the Spirit. Lavinia also describes how she engages with Scripture and explains why Psalm 37:3-7 is a particular favorite.

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]]> When is the last time you received “explosive power” from the Holy Spirit? Lavinia Spirito tells how she was lifted from the pain of a broken family and set on fire to pursue the Lord. She explains how Acts of the Apostles provides a blueprint for sharing the Gospel in our noisy world and a fresh vision for what it means to live by the Spirit. Lavinia also describes how she engages with Scripture and explains why Psalm 37:3-7 is a particular favorite.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+t3o_xntW ]]> Episode 17: Finding Your Spiritual Gifts and the Witness of Grandparents Featuring Sandy Wanzeck https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/17 03a6f285-4f9c-4149-a95d-c5256ac9f0f8 Thu, 11 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Sandy Wanzeck loved hearing Bible stories as a child. When she had children of her own, she began studying scripture so she could pass it on. Sandy tells Sarah Christmyer that she learned first-hand how the Holy Spirit uses spiritual gifts to build up the Church and describes how to recognize the gifts in your own life. She shares how her favorite Bible verse helps her find peace. 42:46 false Sandy Wanzeck loved hearing Bible stories as a child. When she had children of her own, she began studying scripture so she could pass it on. Sandy tells Sarah Christmyer that she learned first-hand how the Holy Spirit uses spiritual gifts to build up the Church and describes how to recognize the gifts in your own life. She shares how her favorite Bible verse helps her find peace.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible Podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Becoming Women of the Word, Sandy Wanzeck, using your spiritual gifts, spiritual gifts, the role of the grandparent, passing on the faith, podcast for Catholic women studying the Bible, women and scripture, bible study for women, free Bible podcast Sandy Wanzeck loved hearing Bible stories as a child. When she had children of her own, she began studying scripture so she could pass it on. Sandy tells Sarah Christmyer that she learned first-hand how the Holy Spirit uses spiritual gifts to build up the Church and describes how to recognize the gifts in your own life. She shares how her favorite Bible verse helps her find peace.

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]]> Sandy Wanzeck loved hearing Bible stories as a child. When she had children of her own, she began studying scripture so she could pass it on. Sandy tells Sarah Christmyer that she learned first-hand how the Holy Spirit uses spiritual gifts to build up the Church and describes how to recognize the gifts in your own life. She shares how her favorite Bible verse helps her find peace.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+kwRmmuWq ]]> Episode 16: Remember, You Are Loved! featuring Martha Fernandez-Sardina https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/16 8675d36b-9f58-4ddb-b97b-dc322de97d42 Thu, 04 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Do you know how much you are loved even when you can’t feel it? Martha Fernandez-Sardina talks with Sarah Christmyer about why she started sharing messages of God’s love with others. These simple, spontaneous gestures not only speak of God’s love, but also demonstrate it. Martha also tackles the difficult question of how we can be sure of God’s love even when our circumstances make us doubt or forget. 35:41 false Do you know how much you are loved even when you can’t feel it? Martha Fernandez-Sardina talks with Sarah Christmyer about why she started sharing messages of God’s love with others. These simple, spontaneous gestures not only speak of God’s love, but also demonstrate it. Martha also tackles the difficult question of how we can be sure of God’s love even when our circumstances make us doubt or forget.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible Podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Becoming Women of the Word, Martha Fernandez-Sardina, God loves you, love of God, Remember you are loved by God, podcast for Catholic women studying the Bible, women and scripture, bible study for women, free Bible podcast Do you know how much you are loved even when you can’t feel it? Martha Fernandez-Sardina talks with Sarah Christmyer about why she started sharing messages of God’s love with others. These simple, spontaneous gestures not only speak of God’s love, but also demonstrate it. Martha also tackles the difficult question of how we can be sure of God’s love even when our circumstances make us doubt or forget.

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]]> Do you know how much you are loved even when you can’t feel it? Martha Fernandez-Sardina talks with Sarah Christmyer about why she started sharing messages of God’s love with others. These simple, spontaneous gestures not only speak of God’s love, but also demonstrate it. Martha also tackles the difficult question of how we can be sure of God’s love even when our circumstances make us doubt or forget.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+TJ4nHPXh ]]> Episode 15: Discover Mary’s Spiritual Motherhood featuring Pat Gohn https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/15 e887aad6-2134-489a-96ce-f5b722a98896 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Pat Gohn and Sarah Christmyer discuss how Pat came to know Mary as a spiritual mother only after she became one herself. Pat also explains how she came to rely on Mary as intercessor in her struggle with breast cancer and in learning to mother her children. 43:44 false Pat Gohn and Sarah Christmyer discuss how Pat came to know Mary as a spiritual mother only after she became one herself. Pat also explains how she came to rely on Mary as intercessor in her struggle with breast cancer and in learning to mother her children.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Living the Word Bible Podcast, Sarah Christmyer, Becoming Women of the Word, Pat Gohn, Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious, women in scripture, Catholic podcast for women, bible study for women, Come Into the Word, Mary our intercessory, Mary, Mother of God, Biblical woman Lydia, Psalm 23, the bent over woman in the Bible Pat Gohn and Sarah Christmyer discuss how Pat came to know Mary as a spiritual mother only after she became one herself. Pat also explains how she came to rely on Mary as intercessor in her struggle with breast cancer and in learning to mother her children.

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]]> Pat Gohn and Sarah Christmyer discuss how Pat came to know Mary as a spiritual mother only after she became one herself. Pat also explains how she came to rely on Mary as intercessor in her struggle with breast cancer and in learning to mother her children.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+feIJuzte ]]> Episode 14: Transformed by Love: the Woman at the Well and Mary Magdalene featuring Meg Hunter-Kilmer https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/14 6b6d8213-17a0-460e-9690-7a97e99a3e38 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Meg Hunter-Kilmer brings the Woman at the Well and Mary Magdalene to life in this week’s episode about the radical love that Jesus has for us. Meg also tells Sarah Christmyer why “his pierced hands” has a special meaning for her. Join us as we also pray together with a scripture passage that speaks of the Lord’s love. 43:34 false Meg Hunter-Kilmer brings the Woman at the Well and Mary Magdalene to life in this week’s episode about the radical love that Jesus has for us. Meg also tells Sarah Christmyer why “his pierced hands” has a special meaning for her. Join us as we also pray together with a scripture passage that speaks of the Lord’s love.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible Podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Pray for Us, Becoming Women of the Word, bible study for women, podcast for Catholic women, women reading scripture together, women and the Bible, women in the Bible, women who love and live the Word of God Meg Hunter-Kilmer brings the Woman at the Well and Mary Magdalene to life in this week’s episode about the radical love that Jesus has for us. Meg also tells Sarah Christmyer why “his pierced hands” has a special meaning for her. Join us as we also pray together with a scripture passage that speaks of the Lord’s love.

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]]> Meg Hunter-Kilmer brings the Woman at the Well and Mary Magdalene to life in this week’s episode about the radical love that Jesus has for us. Meg also tells Sarah Christmyer why “his pierced hands” has a special meaning for her. Join us as we also pray together with a scripture passage that speaks of the Lord’s love.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+QV0rLJhn ]]> Episode 13: Getting to Know the Bible’s Silent Women featuring Elizabeth Tomlin https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/13 605d75aa-c581-4251-bbc9-9c74cb56d8a9 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press How can you have a meaningful encounter with women in Scripture—even those who have no voice? Elizabeth Tomlin and Sarah Christmyer talk about several “silent” women written about in the Bible, including Priscilla, Miriam, and Dinah, and what we can learn from them. Elizabeth also explains how she reads scripture to be transformed and challenged in her faith. 36:57 false How can you have a meaningful encounter with women in Scripture—even those who have no voice? Elizabeth Tomlin and Sarah Christmyer talk about several “silent” women written about in the Bible, including Priscilla, Miriam, and Dinah, and what we can learn from them. Elizabeth also explains how she reads scripture to be transformed and challenged in her faith.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible podcast, Sarah Christmyer, conversations with women who love and live the Bible, Elizabeth Tomlin, Priscilla, Miriam, Dinah, Silent Women of the Bible, Joyful Momentum How can you have a meaningful encounter with women in Scripture—even those who have no voice? Elizabeth Tomlin and Sarah Christmyer talk about several “silent” women written about in the Bible, including Priscilla, Miriam, and Dinah, and what we can learn from them. Elizabeth also explains how she reads scripture to be transformed and challenged in her faith.

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]]> How can you have a meaningful encounter with women in Scripture—even those who have no voice? Elizabeth Tomlin and Sarah Christmyer talk about several “silent” women written about in the Bible, including Priscilla, Miriam, and Dinah, and what we can learn from them. Elizabeth also explains how she reads scripture to be transformed and challenged in her faith.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+xgVnvJ3R ]]> Episode 12: Make a Personal Healing Pilgrimage through the Sorrowful Mysteries featuring Sonja Corbitt https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/12 e5d344a8-8f30-4d4d-a1f7-e5f4c03e0fc8 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Do you need healing from a deep inner wound? Sonja Corbitt talks with Sarah Christmyer how she found healing meditating on Christ’s Passion. Learn how Jesus can lead us along a redemptive path from suffering to peace, and pray together with the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. 42:54 false Do you need healing from a deep inner wound? Sonja Corbitt talks with Sarah Christmyer how she found healing meditating on Christ’s Passion. Learn how Jesus can lead us along a redemptive path from suffering to peace, and pray together with the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Sarah Christmyer, Sonja Corbitt, Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, free Catholic podcast, women in scripture, Becoming Women of the Word, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Bible Evangelista Do you need healing from a deep inner wound? Sonja Corbitt talks with Sarah Christmyer how she found healing meditating on Christ’s Passion. Learn how Jesus can lead us along a redemptive path from suffering to peace, and pray together with the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary.

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]]> Do you need healing from a deep inner wound? Sonja Corbitt talks with Sarah Christmyer how she found healing meditating on Christ’s Passion. Learn how Jesus can lead us along a redemptive path from suffering to peace, and pray together with the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+lHzncmwM ]]> Episode 11: Women are Strong: Inner Strength and the Feminine Genius featuring Lisa Cotter https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/11 7e989e55-2237-465b-9ce1-35f23df8b2dd Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Why was it mainly women who found strength to stay by the Cross? On this week’s podcast, Sarah Christmyer and Lisa Cotter discuss the unique giftedness of women. A Catholic speaker and author of Reveal the Gift. Lisa explains how she finds time to read the Bible, shares her favorite Bible hack, and reveals how her favorite scripture passage strengthens her when things get tough. 36:55 false Why was it mainly women who found strength to stay by the Cross? On this week’s podcast, Sarah Christmyer and Lisa Cotter discuss the unique giftedness of women. A Catholic speaker and author of Reveal the Gift. Lisa explains how she finds time to read the Bible, shares her favorite Bible hack, and reveals how her favorite scripture passage strengthens her when things get tough.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Sarah Christmyer, Lisa Cotter, feminine genius, free Catholic podcast, women in scripture, Becoming Women of the Word, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible Why was it mainly women who found strength to stay by the Cross? On this week’s podcast, Sarah Christmyer and Lisa Cotter discuss the unique giftedness of women. A Catholic speaker and author of Reveal the Gift. Lisa explains how she finds time to read the Bible, shares her favorite Bible hack, and reveals how her favorite scripture passage strengthens her when things get tough.

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]]> Why was it mainly women who found strength to stay by the Cross? On this week’s podcast, Sarah Christmyer and Lisa Cotter discuss the unique giftedness of women. A Catholic speaker and author of Reveal the Gift. Lisa explains how she finds time to read the Bible, shares her favorite Bible hack, and reveals how her favorite scripture passage strengthens her when things get tough.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+npjAeIVn ]]> Episode 10: God has Plans for You Featuring Denise Gustafson https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/10 e7e068ed-96b1-4214-b42d-72f4398a61bd Thu, 23 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press It’s never too late to seek out God’s plan for your life! Denise Gustafson tells how she gained God’s peace in a trying time and found herself journeying in new directions when she sought to follow the Lord. She also shares her love for the Old Testament prophets and her assurance of God’s providence and care. 31:12 false It’s never too late to seek out God’s plan for your life! Denise Gustafson tells how she gained God’s peace in a trying time and found herself journeying in new directions when she sought to follow the Lord. She also shares her love for the Old Testament prophets and her assurance of God’s providence and care.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible podcast, Sarah Christmyer, conversations with women who love and live the Bible, Denise Gustafson, scripture study for women, Becoming Women of the Word, Come Into the Word It’s never too late to seek out God’s plan for your life! Denise Gustafson tells how she gained God’s peace in a trying time and found herself journeying in new directions when she sought to follow the Lord. She also shares her love for the Old Testament prophets and her assurance of God’s providence and care.

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]]> It’s never too late to seek out God’s plan for your life! Denise Gustafson tells how she gained God’s peace in a trying time and found herself journeying in new directions when she sought to follow the Lord. She also shares her love for the Old Testament prophets and her assurance of God’s providence and care.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+W82QAkvU ]]> Episode 9: God’s Word Can Transform You! Featuring Laurie Manhardt https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/9 7828c5ae-b186-4e36-8c5c-315147e631a1 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press In this week's episode, Sarah Christmyer talks with Laurie Manhardt about how she was overwhelmed by God’s loving care at a critical point in her life. Laurie's experience breathed life into scripture and launched her into sharing it with others through a new Catholic Bible study program called Come and See. Laurie shares her love of John’s Gospel and the verse that helps her find rest. 45:26 false In this week's episode, Sarah Christmyer talks with Laurie Manhardt about how she was overwhelmed by God’s loving care at a critical point in her life. Laurie's experience breathed life into scripture and launched her into sharing it with others through a new Catholic Bible study program called Come and See. Laurie shares her love of John’s Gospel and the verse that helps her find rest.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Laurie Manhardt, free Catholic podcast, women in scripture, Becoming Women of the Word, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible In this week's episode, Sarah Christmyer talks with Laurie Manhardt about how she was overwhelmed by God’s loving care at a critical point in her life. Laurie's experience breathed life into scripture and launched her into sharing it with others through a new Catholic Bible study program called Come and See. Laurie shares her love of John’s Gospel and the verse that helps her find rest.

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]]> In this week's episode, Sarah Christmyer talks with Laurie Manhardt about how she was overwhelmed by God’s loving care at a critical point in her life. Laurie's experience breathed life into scripture and launched her into sharing it with others through a new Catholic Bible study program called Come and See. Laurie shares her love of John’s Gospel and the verse that helps her find rest.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+4ZXW2b8d ]]> Episode 8: When Healing Takes Time Featuring Heidi Hess Saxton https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/8 9b9ba056-b494-4586-ad30-c960dc2e7cbd Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press A Holy Land pilgrimage brought the Gospels to life for Heidi Hess Saxton, challenging her to release an old burden of bitterness. She was inspired and encouraged by Psalm 107. Heidi and Sarah talk about how to pray with sacred images as they reflect on the gospel story of the woman who was healed when she touched Jesus’s garment. 32:25 false A Holy Land pilgrimage brought the Gospels to life for Heidi Hess Saxton, challenging her to release an old burden of bitterness. She was inspired and encouraged by Psalm 107. Heidi and Sarah talk about how to pray with sacred images as they reflect on the gospel story of the woman who was healed when she touched Jesus’s garment.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible podcast, Sarah Christmyer, conversations with women who love and live the Bible, Heidi Hess Saxton, the Holy Land, Becoming Women of the Word, Catholic scripture study, women Bible study A Holy Land pilgrimage brought the Gospels to life for Heidi Hess Saxton, challenging her to release an old burden of bitterness. She was inspired and encouraged by Psalm 107. Heidi and Sarah talk about how to pray with sacred images as they reflect on the gospel story of the woman who was healed when she touched Jesus’s garment.

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]]> A Holy Land pilgrimage brought the Gospels to life for Heidi Hess Saxton, challenging her to release an old burden of bitterness. She was inspired and encouraged by Psalm 107. Heidi and Sarah talk about how to pray with sacred images as they reflect on the gospel story of the woman who was healed when she touched Jesus’s garment.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+x6i-2tPX ]]> Episode 7: The Bible is a Place Where We Meet God featuring Katie Cavadini https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/7 2fc582a2-8247-48ed-a35b-a8ecfa366c4c Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Can Scripture really set our hearts on fire with the love of God? Katie Cavadini talks with Sarah Christmyer about how she loves helping college freshmen at the University of Notre Dame discover that the Bible speaks to them. Katie explains how listening often starts at Mass, and she says that knowing the story is key to being set on fire. 31:53 false Can Scripture really set our hearts on fire with the love of God? Katie Cavadini talks with Sarah Christmyer about how she loves helping college freshmen at the University of Notre Dame discover that the Bible speaks to them. Katie explains how listening often starts at Mass, and she says that knowing the story is key to being set on fire.

]]> Sarah Christmyer, Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible Podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Katie Cavadini, Women in Scripture, Women study the Bible, University of Notre Dame Can Scripture really set our hearts on fire with the love of God? Katie Cavadini talks with Sarah Christmyer about how she loves helping college freshmen at the University of Notre Dame discover that the Bible speaks to them. Katie explains how listening often starts at Mass, and she says that knowing the story is key to being set on fire.

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]]> Can Scripture really set our hearts on fire with the love of God? Katie Cavadini talks with Sarah Christmyer about how she loves helping college freshmen at the University of Notre Dame discover that the Bible speaks to them. Katie explains how listening often starts at Mass, and she says that knowing the story is key to being set on fire.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+RQmNaUK7 ]]> Episode 6: How to Love the Word Like Mary with Sonja Corbitt https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/6 a024c3e2-8876-4f27-a791-1227f0874716 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press When Sonja Corbitt asked the Blessed Mother what she wanted Sonja to know about her, Mary tenderly revealed her own method of prayer and the way pondering scripture fosters a love for the Word who is Jesus and his Word that is scripture. In this episode, Sonja explains how her healing charism sprang from applying scripture to her life. She shares her favorite verse and demonstrates, using the Sunday gospel, how to pray the Word like Mary. 30:44 false When Sonja Corbitt asked the Blessed Mother what she wanted Sonja to know about her, Mary tenderly revealed her own method of prayer and the way pondering scripture fosters a love for the Word who is Jesus and his Word that is scripture. In this episode, Sonja explains how her healing charism sprang from applying scripture to her life. She shares her favorite verse and demonstrates, using the Sunday gospel, how to pray the Word like Mary.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Sonja Corbitt, free Catholic podcast, women in scripture, Becoming Women of the Word, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, LOVE the Word, Just Rest, Fearless, Unleashed, Exalted When Sonja Corbitt asked the Blessed Mother what she wanted Sonja to know about her, Mary tenderly revealed her own method of prayer and the way pondering scripture fosters a love for the Word who is Jesus and his Word that is scripture. In this episode, Sonja explains how her healing charism sprang from applying scripture to her life. She shares her favorite verse and demonstrates, using the Sunday gospel, how to pray the Word like Mary.

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]]> When Sonja Corbitt asked the Blessed Mother what she wanted Sonja to know about her, Mary tenderly revealed her own method of prayer and the way pondering scripture fosters a love for the Word who is Jesus and his Word that is scripture. In this episode, Sonja explains how her healing charism sprang from applying scripture to her life. She shares her favorite verse and demonstrates, using the Sunday gospel, how to pray the Word like Mary.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+4B_GckCi ]]> Episode 5: Reading the Bible Can Change Your Life (Really!) featuring Allison Gingras https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/5 862268c7-0c90-40c7-9672-f36814a4636f Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press When Allison Gingras began reading the Bible, the Lord spoke to her heart, freeing her from anxiety and unforgiveness and waking her to the beauty of her Catholic faith and practices. In this episode, Allison shares how she finds value in scripture nuggets, why random reading suits her ADHD, and how she discovered a spiritual lifeline for her deaf child in sacramentals. 33:43 false When Allison Gingras began reading the Bible, the Lord spoke to her heart, freeing her from anxiety and unforgiveness and waking her to the beauty of her Catholic faith and practices. In this episode, Allison shares how she finds value in scripture nuggets, why random reading suits her ADHD, and how she discovered a spiritual lifeline for her deaf child in sacramentals.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Allison Gingras, free Catholic podcast, women in scripture, Becoming Women of the Word, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible When Allison Gingras began reading the Bible, the Lord spoke to her heart, freeing her from anxiety and unforgiveness and waking her to the beauty of her Catholic faith and practices. In this episode, Allison shares how she finds value in scripture nuggets, why random reading suits her ADHD, and how she discovered a spiritual lifeline for her deaf child in sacramentals.

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]]> When Allison Gingras began reading the Bible, the Lord spoke to her heart, freeing her from anxiety and unforgiveness and waking her to the beauty of her Catholic faith and practices. In this episode, Allison shares how she finds value in scripture nuggets, why random reading suits her ADHD, and how she discovered a spiritual lifeline for her deaf child in sacramentals.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+piJmE6ko ]]> Episode 4: The Radical Choice to Trust featuring Shannon Wimp-Schmidt https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/4 135c5116-635f-4471-ac5d-454b60a55ec2 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:30:00 -0500 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press What do spiritual vitality, understanding difficult Bible passages, and radical faith all have in common? A relationship with Jesus grounded in scripture, according to Shannon Wimp-Schmidt. The author of Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's and cohost of the Plaid Skirts and Basic Black podcast talks with Sarah Christmyer about renewing our parishes, finding relevance in ancient texts, and learning from biblical women who live on the outskirts but who make radical choices to trust in God. 39:30 false What do spiritual vitality, understanding difficult Bible passages, and radical faith all have in common? A relationship with Jesus grounded in scripture, according to Shannon Wimp-Schmidt. The author of Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's and cohost of the Plaid Skirts and Basic Black podcast talks with Sarah Christmyer about renewing our parishes, finding relevance in ancient texts, and learning from biblical women who live on the outskirts but who make radical choices to trust in God.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Sarah Christmyer, Shannon Wimp Schmidt, free Catholic podcast, women in scripture, Becoming Women of the Word, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's What do spiritual vitality, understanding difficult Bible passages, and radical faith all have in common? A relationship with Jesus grounded in scripture, according to Shannon Wimp-Schmidt. The author of Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's and cohost of the Plaid Skirts and Basic Black podcast talks with Sarah Christmyer about renewing our parishes, finding relevance in ancient texts, and learning from biblical women who live on the outskirts but who make radical choices to trust in God.

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]]> What do spiritual vitality, understanding difficult Bible passages, and radical faith all have in common? A relationship with Jesus grounded in scripture, according to Shannon Wimp-Schmidt. The author of Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's and cohost of the Plaid Skirts and Basic Black podcast talks with Sarah Christmyer about renewing our parishes, finding relevance in ancient texts, and learning from biblical women who live on the outskirts but who make radical choices to trust in God.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+GRvWC6jP ]]> Episode 3: God’s Love for Creation and Our Stewardship of It featuring Lisa Hendey https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/3 447d110f-d947-457d-a069-7246e288fce8 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Does being in nature lift your soul to God? Lisa M. Hendey, founder of CatholicMom.com, explains that since childhood, both the Bible and the natural world have instilled a sense of the sacred within her. Our call to care for one another by caring for the world around us springs from scripture, Hendey says. She believes that nature can open a door to conversations with those who are away from the Church. 32:34 false Does being in nature lift your soul to God? Lisa M. Hendey, founder of CatholicMom.com, explains that since childhood, both the Bible and the natural world have instilled a sense of the sacred within her. Our call to care for one another by caring for the world around us springs from scripture, Hendey says. She believes that nature can open a door to conversations with those who are away from the Church.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Sarah Christmyer, Lisa Hendey, free Catholic podcast, women in scripture, Becoming Women of the Word, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible Does being in nature lift your soul to God? Lisa M. Hendey, founder of CatholicMom.com, explains that since childhood, both the Bible and the natural world have instilled a sense of the sacred within her. Our call to care for one another by caring for the world around us springs from scripture, Hendey says. She believes that nature can open a door to conversations with those who are away from the Church.

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]]> Does being in nature lift your soul to God? Lisa M. Hendey, founder of CatholicMom.com, explains that since childhood, both the Bible and the natural world have instilled a sense of the sacred within her. Our call to care for one another by caring for the world around us springs from scripture, Hendey says. She believes that nature can open a door to conversations with those who are away from the Church.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+gMThO4Wr ]]> Episode 2: Women from Eve to Mary Teach Us to Pray featuring Gayle Somers https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/2 086cdddb-52fd-4ff2-8640-9963d9a9e4cb Thu, 26 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Did you know that some of the first prayers in the Bible were prayed by women? Gayle Somers talks about the rich tradition of feminine prayer in scripture and finding a heart-to-heart connection between Eve and Mary and the women who come in between. Gayle shares how the stories of these women helped her navigate pain and find God’s loving hand in her life. We will also pray together a prayer of Judith. 43:01 false Did you know that some of the first prayers in the Bible were prayed by women? Gayle Somers talks about the rich tradition of feminine prayer in scripture and finding a heart-to-heart connection between Eve and Mary and the women who come in between. Gayle shares how the stories of these women helped her navigate pain and find God’s loving hand in her life. We will also pray together a prayer of Judith.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Gail Somers, free Catholic podcast, women in scripture, Becoming Women of the Word, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible Did you know that some of the first prayers in the Bible were prayed by women? Gayle Somers talks about the rich tradition of feminine prayer in scripture and finding a heart-to-heart connection between Eve and Mary and the women who come in between. Gayle shares how the stories of these women helped her navigate pain and find God’s loving hand in her life. We will also pray together a prayer of Judith.

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]]> Did you know that some of the first prayers in the Bible were prayed by women? Gayle Somers talks about the rich tradition of feminine prayer in scripture and finding a heart-to-heart connection between Eve and Mary and the women who come in between. Gayle shares how the stories of these women helped her navigate pain and find God’s loving hand in her life. We will also pray together a prayer of Judith.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BlGHUecf+waiW3brM ]]> Episode 1: Make This the Year You Read the Bible featuring Meg Hunter-Kilmer https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/1 486ac5f2-47fc-4862-b330-b6394fbb0673 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500 avemariapress@gmail.com (Ave Maria Press) full 1 Ave Maria Press Have you always wanted to read the Bible but couldn’t get started? Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author of Pray for Us, tells Sarah about her experience reading the Bible as a teenager. Meg said she now reads the entire Bible every year, no matter what! She also shares her all-time favorite scripture verse. 41:52 false Have you always wanted to read the Bible but couldn’t get started? Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author of Pray for Us, tells Sarah about her experience reading the Bible as a teenager. Meg said she now reads the entire Bible every year, no matter what! She also shares her all-time favorite scripture verse.

]]> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Sarah Christmyer, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, free Catholic podcast, women in scripture Have you always wanted to read the Bible but couldn’t get started? Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author of Pray for Us, tells Sarah about her experience reading the Bible as a teenager. Meg said she now reads the entire Bible every year, no matter what! She also shares her all-time favorite scripture verse.

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]]> Have you always wanted to read the Bible but couldn’t get started? Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author of Pray for Us, tells Sarah about her experience reading the Bible as a teenager. Meg said she now reads the entire Bible every year, no matter what! She also shares her all-time favorite scripture verse.

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