web02.fireside.fm Wed, 13 May 2026 06:17:41 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Living the Word Bible - Episodes Tagged with “Come Into The Word” https://living-the-word-bible.fireside.fm/tags/come%20into%20the%20word Wed, 27 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500 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 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/ no Ave Maria Press avemariapress@gmail.com 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 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 no <p>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.</p> <p>We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!</p> <p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>) </p> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Bible podcast, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, podcast for women who love and live the Word, Sarah Christmyer, Come Into the Word, Barbara Heil, Peace in the New Year 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>“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!</p> <p>We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!</p> <p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>) </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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.</p> <p>We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!</p> <p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>) </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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.</p> <p>We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!</p> <p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>) </p> Ave Maria Press, Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible, Living the Word bible podcast, Sarah Christmyer, Gospel of Mark, Colleen Vermeulen, Becoming Women of the Word, Come Into the Word, podcast for women who love and live the Word 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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.</p> <p>We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!</p> <p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>) </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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. </p> <p>We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!</p> <p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>) </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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.</p> <p><em>Content warning: Mentions of disturbing violence portrayed in the Old Testament, including the rape and dismemberment of the Levite’s concubine in Judges 19.</em></p> <p>We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!</p> <p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>) </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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. </p> <p>We would love is you could leave a written review on Apple and share the podcast with a friend (or two)!</p> <p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>) </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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.</p> <p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>) </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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 <em>Fat Luther, Slim Pickin's: A Black Catholic Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Diversity</em>, 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.</p> <p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>) </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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. </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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.</p> <p>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! </p> 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.

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]]> 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 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 no <p>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. </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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. </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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. </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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. </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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. </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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. </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>“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. </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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. </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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. </p> 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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]]> 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 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 no <p>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. </p> 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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