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The Providence Podcast
Providence Podcast, from the Sisters of Divine Providence, is a welcoming space where faith meets real life. Each week, women bring their voices and perspectives to scripture, exploring how ancient stories speak to the questions, joys, struggles, relationships, and hopes of our lives today. Through scripture reflection, contemplative practices, and honest conversations, we explore Catholic faith and spirituality, justice, belonging, and the places where God meets us in ordinary life. Rooted in…
Episodes
The Providence PodcastWhen the Veil Is Thin: Love, Loss, and Communion
What if we're more deeply connected to one another than we realize—even across the boundary between life and death? As we celebrate All Saints and All Souls…
The Providence PodcastYou Shall Not Harm the Immigrant
What does it mean to love our neighbors when we don't know their stories or understand their experiences? In this episode of Providence Podcast, Sr. Leslie…
The Providence PodcastWhen Hope Is Hard to Find
What do we do when we need hope but can't seem to find it? In this episode of Providence Podcast, we reflect on Paul's words about “endurance in hope” and…
The Providence PodcastMany Are Called, All Are Chosen
What does it mean to be properly “dressed” for God’s banquet? In this reflection on Matthew 22, Sr. Alice Gerdeman explores Jesus’ strange and challenging…
The Providence PodcastSurrendering the Vineyard
What if peace doesn’t come from thinking positive thoughts, but from surrendering all that’s within us to God? Philippians 4 invites us to focus on what is…
The Providence PodcastDoes Your Yes Mean Yes?
Have you ever said yes when you really meant no? In this week’s Gospel, Jesus tells a story about two brothers: one says no to his father but eventually does…
The Providence PodcastWhy Does God’s Generosity Bother Us?
Why does God’s generosity sometimes bother us? Isaiah reminds us that God’s thoughts are not our thoughts and God’s ways are not our ways. Then Jesus gives us…
The Providence PodcastWhat Kind of Anger Are You Nourishing? | Providence Podcast
What kind of anger are you nourishing? In this week’s readings, Sirach offers a striking image: “the sinner hugs” wrath and anger tightly. But not all anger is…
The Providence PodcastDo We Owe Each Other Love?
Do we really owe each other love?Paul’s words in Romans stopped me in my tracks this week: “Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another.” I usually think…
The Providence PodcastWhat If More Isn’t Better? | Renewal, Resistance & Real Life
What if more isn’t better? We live surrounded by messages telling us what we should want: more success, more beauty, more wealth, more achievement, more…
The Providence PodcastWho Do You Say That I Am? | Know God, Know Yourself
“Who do you say that I am?” Jesus asks this vulnerable question of his friends—and as we begin Season 6 of the Providence Podcast, we’re going to sit with it…
The Providence PodcastThe Women Who Ran Toward Resurrection | Summer Sabbath | Providence Podcast
The women who came to Jesus' tomb were fearful, yet overjoyed—and they went anyway. In this Summer Sabbath episode of the Providence Podcast, we reflect on…
The Providence PodcastIn God, There Is Room, Summer Sabbath Series
Summer Sabbath Series: Do you ever feel like you don't quite fit in? In this reflection on John 14:1–3, Jesus' promise that "there are many dwelling places"…
The Providence PodcastFinding Peace in the Unknown | Pentecost, Peace, & Courage, Summer Sabbath Series
As part of our Summer Sabbath Series, we're revisiting one of our favorite conversations from the Providence Podcast. In this episode, Sister Alice and Leslie…
The Providence PodcastAfraid of Choosing Wrong? Summer Sabbath Series
Are you afraid of making the wrong decision? Wondering how to discern God's will when you're facing two good choices? This Christian reflection explores…
The Providence PodcastThe Seeds We Scatter: Trusting God with the Harvest | Summer Sabbath Series
What if your life is planting seeds you'll never fully see grow?In this Summer Sabbath Series episode of the Providence Podcast, we share a reflection from Sr…
The Providence PodcastTrusting God When the Way Isn't Clear, Summer Sabbath Series
Sometimes following God doesn't feel peaceful or certain. Sometimes it feels like taking the next step without knowing where the road will lead. In this Summer…
The Providence PodcastThere's Plenty of Room on the Lampstand -- Summer Sabbath Series
Jesus calls us the salt of the earth and the light of the world—but what if you've never quite believed those words were meant for you?In this Summer Sabbath…
The Providence PodcastBeyond Worthiness: God's Invitation to Go Deeper | A Conversation with Providence Associates
We have some new content for you! In this episode of the Providence Podcast, Sister Leslie is joined by two younger Providence Associates to reflect on a…
The Providence PodcastIt Is Too Little: When God Invites Us Into More -- Summer Sabbath Series
Summer gives us a chance to slow down and listen again. In this Summer Sabbath Series episode, we revisit a reflection on Isaiah's surprising claim that being…
The Providence PodcastWhat Are You Truly Hungry For? -- Summer Sabbath Series
As part of our Summer Sabbath Series, we're revisiting a conversation that asks a timeless question: What are you truly hungry for? Originally recorded during…
The Providence PodcastBeing God's Beloved -- Summer Sabbath Series
As we move into summer, we’re revisiting a few conversations from this past year that still feel especially meaningful. This is our Summer Sabbath Series—a…
The Providence PodcastNot to Condemn the World: A God Who Accompanies
What does it mean to follow a God who accompanies rather than condemns? In this Trinity Sunday reflection, we explore one of the Gospel’s most familiar…
The Providence PodcastWalking Forward Afraid -- Pentecost, Peace, & Courage
In this Pentecost conversation from the Providence Podcast, Leslie and Sister Alice reflect on fear, courage, peace, and the presence of the Holy Spirit in our…
The Providence PodcastFrom Followers to Leaders: The Feast of the Ascension
The Feast of the Ascension can feel like a story of goodbye — Jesus disappearing into the clouds while the disciples stand staring into the sky. But maybe the…
The Providence PodcastA Reason for Your Hope
What is the reason for your hope—especially when life feels uncertain, heavy, or just plain hard?In this episode, we explore the difference between optimism…
The Providence PodcastIn God, There Is Room
Feeling like you don’t belong? This Gospel reflection on John 14 reminds us: in God, there is room for you.In this Christian podcast episode, we reflect on…
The Providence PodcastYou Can't Hack Holiness
Are there shortcuts to the spiritual life—or are we all just hoping for an easier way? In a world full of “life hacks” and quick fixes, it’s tempting to think…
The Providence PodcastFrom Slow Hearts to Burning Ones Recognizing Christ on the Road to Emmaus
Have you ever felt close to God one day… and distant the next? Why does your heart sometimes burn with faith—and other times feel slow, distracted, or numb? In…
The Providence PodcastFinding God in Uncertainty: Faith and Doubt on the Second Sunday of Easter
On this Second Sunday of Easter, we'll reflect on Doubting Thomas and discover how we can have doubt and faith at the same time. Our honest meditation will…
The Providence PodcastDon’t Be Afraid—Go: The Women Who Ran Toward Resurrection
In this Easter podcast episode, we reflect on the Resurrection account from Matthew’s Gospel, focusing on the women at the tomb who were “fearful, yet…
The Providence PodcastKeeping It Real with God A Holy Week Lament
A Holy Week reflection on Jesus’ cry from the cross and the power of lament. As we enter the Passion, we’re invited to bring our whole selves before God—raw…
The Providence PodcastHolding Grief in a Holy Space
You don’t have to avoid your grief to have faith. God meets you in it. Lent invites us to face what we often try to avoid—grief, loss, and uncertainty. In the…
The Providence PodcastBeyond Appearances: How God Sees the Heart (and How We Can Too)
We live in a world full of images—perfect photos, curated posts, and the constant pressure to keep up appearances. But Scripture reminds us of something…
The Providence PodcastFrom Complaining to Contemplation: Finding Living Water When Faith Feels Dry
Have you ever wondered, “Is God even here?” Come along in this reflection as we talk about spiritual dryness, disappointment, and the quiet seasons when God…
The Providence PodcastGo Forth: The Call Beyond Comfort | 2nd Sunday of Lent Reflection
On this 2nd Sunday of Lent, we hear God’s words to Abram in Genesis: “Go forth.” Leave what is familiar. Step into the unknown. Trust the promise. Abram makes…
The Providence PodcastWhat Are You Hungry for this Lent?
On the First Sunday of Lent, Sister Leslie is joined by Sisters Judy and Alice for a thoughtful Lenten reflection on the Gospel of Matthew and the Temptation…
The Providence PodcastAfraid of Choosing Wrong? God Walks with You Through Every Decision
Afraid of making the wrong choice? Whether decisions feelbig or small, fear can make us freeze—or rush into the first option that feels safe. In this…
The Providence PodcastThere's Plenty of Room on the Lampstand
Jesus calls us the salt of the earth and the light of the world — words meant to affirm our goodness and invite us to shine. But what if shining doesn’t come…
The Providence PodcastSpiritually Exhausted? Finding God in Overwhelming Times
Many of us are feeling spiritually worn down. The world feels heavy, the news is relentless, and even prayer can feel distracted, dry, or out of reach. In this…
The Providence PodcastUnited in Heart, Not Always in Mind
In a time when division feels louder than ever, this reflection asks whether unity is really about thinking alike — or about choosing love, listening, and…
The Providence PodcastIt Is Too Little: When God Invites Us into More
God tells Isaiah, “It is too little for you to be my servant.” That single line opens a powerful question for our own lives. In this Ordinary Time reflection…
The Providence PodcastBeing God's Beloved
Do you really know that you’re God’s beloved? In this episode, we reflect on Jesus’s baptism and that unforgettable moment when God’s voice says, “You are my…
The Providence PodcastA Star for Everyone: Epiphany, the Magi, and Our Call to Belong to Each Other
This Epiphany Gospel reflection looks beyond the familiardetails of the nativity to uncover a deeper truth: Jesus is born into a divided world to draw all…
The Providence PodcastFeast of the Holy Family | Trusting God’s Call in Uncertain Times
This Feast of the Holy Family podcast offers a gentle, contemplative reflection on Matthew’s Gospel and the story of Joseph’s dreams, courage, and trust in God…
The Providence PodcastEmmanuel, God with Us | Fourth Week of Advent Gospel Meditation
This Fourth Week of Advent, pause with the Gospel of Matthew and enter a contemplative prayer centered on Joseph, Mary, and the coming of Emmanuel. A short…
The Providence PodcastJoy That Finds You, A Gaudete Sunday Guided Prayer with Isaiah, Advent Week 3
On this Gaudete Sunday, we pause in the middle of Advent to rediscover joy — even in the places of our lives that feel dry or overwhelmed. Today’s guided…
The Providence PodcastAdvent Prayer Meditation, Romans 15, Guided Lectio Divina for Hope, Providence Podcast Week 2
This week on the Providence Podcast, join Sister Leslie for a peaceful guided Lectio Divina focused on Romans 15. Step into a space of quiet reflection…
The Providence PodcastWaiting in Joyful Hope | Advent Reflection on Trust, Longing, and God’s Presence, Providence Podcast Bonus Episode
In this episode, we explore the quiet, tender work of waiting in joyful hope—a deeply human and deeply spiritual posture. Through the lens of Advent, we…
The Providence PodcastLet Us Walk in the Light of God, Advent Week 1
To enter this lovely Advent Season of waiting in joyful hope, we're going to mix it up a little on the podcast. Rather than the usual reflection, I’ll offer a…
The Providence PodcastChrist the King in an Age of No Kings
I wonder if this feast of Christ the King is as much about Christ’s leadership as it is about our call to serve. As Christ’s disciples, we use our gifts in the…
The Providence PodcastAll Bad Things Come to an End
God is with us however we are — when we feel like quitting or when we persevere, when we feel happy or just way less sad. If the world is ending, God is in…
The Providence PodcastWe Are God's Temple
We are the living, breathing temples of the Holy One, and so we advocate on behalf of the Holy One for the vulnerable and oppressed people around us. We will…
The Providence PodcastThe Souls of the Just Are in the Hand of God
This week we're mixing up a little on the podcast, and so there will be two of us reflecting on this beautiful reading from the Book of Wisdom for All Souls…
The Providence PodcastWho Are You Before God?
God wants us as we are. No bravado, no discarding our own worth. God receives us – all that we are, our past, our present, our brokenness and giftedness — the…
The Providence PodcastStanding Together – and Resting in God
Some things are worth fighting for, and we stand together and carry what we need to carry and hold each other up. However, there are times when we must lie…
The Providence PodcastBelonging Wherever We Are
The more that I, and we, live and grow into the fullness of being to which God calls us, the more we belong to God and ourselves. When we belong like that…
The Providence PodcastStir into Flame
Even if we aren’t feeling it and we sort of quiet quit our spiritual lives for a minute, God never quits on us. The Holy Spirit will fuel and fan our fires and…
The Providence PodcastAfflicting the Comfortable
Prophets comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable, and maybe that's what our prophets are doing -- afflicting us until we shift our expectations and…
The Providence PodcastBe Trustworthy and Prudent, Virtuous and Shrewd
There’s probably never been a time when there weren’t deceitful people, but our present age feels particularly corrupt. As we acknowledge this and negotiate it…