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Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
Join us as we explore topics that invite us to live deeper our Catholic, Christian faith.
Hosts Janet Jones (Director of Faith Formation) and Bridgett Passauer (Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation, Evangelization, and Community Life), from Church of the Ascension in Virginia Beach, have incredible conversations over coffee. We invite you to grab a mug of your favorite brew and share in their stories, laughs, and connection with Jesus and each other.
Episodes
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the pSalms: Walking with David
This week, Bridgett and Janet continue the introduction of the Psalms, exploring how the various covenants from the Old Testament lead us to the final covenant…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Psalms: Introduction
Summer with the pSalms begins this week. Janet and Bridgett share some introductory information and some stories about the types of Psalms. This is just the…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeePowerful Beyond Measure
Janet and Bridgett break open a poem by Marianne Williamson that speaks about how we tend to fear how powerful we are. We are beloved children of God, which…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeGod Wants to Lavish Us!!
Bridgett and Janet let the Holy Spirit inspire their conversation today about how much God loves us! Inspired by a conversation, a video by Father Mark Toups…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeWe ARE Easter People!!!
Janet is back! Janet and Bridgett explore what the Easter season is about and how we can celebrate it! There is a joy to the Easter season that sometimes gets…
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The Holy Spirit: What Does Encounter Look Like part 2
Bridgett is again joined by Paul Flanagan for a continuing discussion of the Holy Spirit. In this episode, they explore how encountering the Holy Spirit and…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Holy Spirit: Finding the Holy Spirit in Scripture Part 1
Bridgett is joined by guest Paul Flanagan for Part 1 of a discussion about the Holy Spirit. In this episode, Paul guides us through both the Old and New…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Passion through the Eyes of Others
Janet and Bridgett walk through the Passion from the Gospel of Luke using Lectio Divina. Janet puts herself in the place of Peter, whereas Bridgett puts…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeReclaiming What is Lost
Bridgett and Janet explore the thought of being lost. Janet explains how she had a dream that led her to ask the question, "Are we lost?" Together they talk…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeAm I Failing Lent?
Am I failing Lent? Janet and Bridgett share a conversation about Bridgett's thoughts on failing Lent. What is Lent supposed to look like? We need to receive…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Stations of the Cross - A Guide for Our Lives
Janet and Bridgett explore the Lenten practice of the Stations of the Cross. They share how there are various ways to pray the Stations and how, by placing…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Three Pillars of Lent: Fasting and Almsgiving
Bridgett and Janet finish up the three pillars of Lent with a discussion on fasting and almsgiving. Fasting provides the opportunity for our emptiness to be…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Three Pillars of Lent: The Perfect Prayer (Our Father)
This week Bridgett and Janet share the meaning behind the words of the prayer that Jesus gave us, the Our Father. The Our Father is the final section of the…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Three Pillars of Lent: Prayer
In today's episode, Janet and Bridgett discuss one of the three pillars of Lent: prayer. So many of us struggle with prayer and think we aren't doing it right…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeA Journey of Faith - Encounter through Conversation
This week Bridgett is joined by Tara Bigley, a wife, mother, Catholic convert, and so much more. Tara shares her journey from her Lutheran upbringing to her…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeIt's Here: The Jubilee Year of Hope
Janet and Bridgett wanted to take some time to talk a little bit about the Jubilee Year of Hope that Pope Francis has called for. This Year of Hope is a time…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSlowing Down to Listen
Bridgett and Janet continue the discussion about how busyness can limit our abililty to hear God's voice. This episode explores why it is important to make…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Holiness of Leisure: Reclaiming the Sabbath
Janet and Bridgett continue sharing their thoughts on Matthew Kelly's book Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy: The Simple Art of Taking Back Your Life. They…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeFinding Joy in 2025: We Need to Slow Down
This week Bridgett and Janet share some insights they've gained from Matthew Kelly's new book, Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy: The Simple Art of Taking Back…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeWelcome 2025!!!
Janet and Bridgett welcome the year 2025 with a discussion about resolutions and words for the year. They will share their history with New Year's resolutions…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeOur Advent Journey Through Words: Week 4
Bridgett and Janet conclude this Advent journey with awe and expectancy. They share how God uses those who consider themselves too small to do great things for…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeOur Advent Journey Through Our Words: Week 3
This third week of Advent brings us to the rose candle and a celebration of the joy of Advent. The third weekend of Advent has so much awe and expectancy…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeOur Advent Journey Through Our Words: Weeks 1 & 2
Advent is here, and we are both in awe and expectant! Janet and Bridgett talk about why they chose their words, awe and expectancy; and how reading the Advent…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeePilgrims on a Journey
On this Thanksgiving Day episode, Bridgett and Janet share how we are pilgrims on a journey to eternal life. Like the pilgrims recognized on Thanksgiving, our…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeePart 3 - The Theological Virtues - LOVE
Love is the third and final Theological Virtue that Bridgett and Janet discuss in this series. God loves us unconditionally but we have skewed love in ways…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeePart 2 - The Theological Virtues - HOPE
Part 2 in the series on the Theological Virtues is all about hope. Janet and Bridgett explore hope and how, from their perspective, it is the most "abstract"…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeePart 1: The Theological Virtues: FAITH
Janet and Bridgett begin their three-part series on the Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity (Love). They use the image of a tree to help you…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeThe Armor of God - Wear It Everyday
God's Armor is for every day!!! Bridgett is joined by Ellie Steffens, who explains all about the Armor of God and how it strengthens us on our journey with the…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeBorn to Receive
Receptivity. Receiving can be challenging at times, especially when we are being asked to receive from God. Bridgett and Janet share with you how the word…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSin - Part 4: Just Say Jesus
Janet and Bridgett conclude their series about sin and discuss how Being Aware, Understanding, and Taking Action is a plan to help overcome the temptations in…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSin - Part 3: Not Today satan
The devil lies! But God has already defeated the devil. Bridgett and Janet help to breakdown the Be Aware and Understand from the acronym B.U.T. They share…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSin - Part 2: Clarifying All Those Terms
In this week's episode, Janet and Bridgett take a step back to clarify what is meant by the terms Truth, Conscious, and Relativism. These terms have come to…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSin - Part 1: Awareness, Understanding, and Action
Janet and Bridgett begin the exploration of how sin came into our world. They outline some of the Church's understanding of sin, make the point that the devil…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeWhere We've Been, Where We're Going... with Espresso!
Janet and Bridgett explore the first season of the podcast and its takeaways while also warning listeners about the upgrade in their caffeine source. They also…
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Summer with the Saints: Wrap Up!
Janet is back with Bridgett to recap the Summer with the Saints series! Season 2 of the podcast will kick off on September 19, 2024. Books The Practice of the…
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Summer with the Saints: Let Me, Let You
Bridgett is once again joined by guest Jeanine Breault (St Ignatius episode), who challenges us to say to God, "Let me, let you." Listen in to learn how to…
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Summer with the Saints - St. Alberto Hurtado, SJ
Bridgett is joined by Catalina Ortega, Ascension's Social Justice Minister. Catalina shares her connection to St Alberto Hurtado, a Jesuit and the Patron Saint…
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Summer with the Saints - Eucharistic Prayer 1
Join Bridgett and special guest Joanne Webb as they explore the saints included in Eucharistic Prayer 1. A way to enhance your understanding of the Mass and…
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Summer with the Saints: Saint Jude
Join Bridgett and her special guest, parishioner Luz Igana. They discuss St Jude, his significance in Filipino culture, and his presence in Luz's life…
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Summer with the Saints: Blessed Carlo Acutis
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Summer with the Saints: St. Ignatius of Loyola
Join Bridgett and her special guest, Jeanine Breault, for an exploration of St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits. Resources: Videos Who is…
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Summer with the Saints: Sister Thea Bowman
Join Janet and her guest, Nicole Drummond (Director of Religious Education and Youth Minister at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in…
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Summer with the Saints: St Francis de Sales
Join Bridgett and Janet as they discuss St. Francis de Sales, including his understanding of the importance of the laity, which built an early foundation for…
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Summer with the Saints: St Catherine of Siena
Bridgett and Janet share their connections to St Catherine of Siena, especially after their travels to Italy earlier this year. Resources: Video…
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Summer with the Saints: St Francis of Assisi
Bridgett is joined by Travis Rogers, Ascension's Youth Minister, for a conversation about St Francis of Assisi and their connections to this popular saint…
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Summer With The Saints: St Therese of Lisieux
Janet & Bridgett continue their summer series with one of Janet's favorite saints, St Therese of Lisieux. They discuss her life and experiences and uncover…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Saints: St Joseph
Join Bridgett and Janet in their discussion of one of their favorite saints: St Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. Can you even imagine parenting the Son of…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Saints: Mother Mary
Janet and Bridgett start the summer season with the ultimate saint: Mother Mary. She said "yes" and we will never be the same! Resources: Catechism of the…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeSummer with the Saints: Not Perfection, Just Connection
Welcome to the summer edition of Hearing with the Heart! Bridgett and Janet unveil their summer plan and kick it off with a discussion of Sainthood and how we…
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JTB Chapters 6 & 7: The Bridal Mysteries
In the final 2 chapters of Jesus the Bridegroom, Janet and Bridgett consider the relationship between the cleansing of Baptism and the bridal mysteries…
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JTB Chapter 5: The End of Time
Jesus is the Bridegroom, but what does that mean for us after the wedding (crucifixion)? Join Bridgett and Janet as they discuss Chapter 5, Jewish marriage…
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JTB Chapter 4: Wedding Day
If Jesus is the Bridegroom, when is his wedding? Janet and Bridgett discuss Chapter 4 of Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant…
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JTB Chapter 3: The Bride at the Well
If Jesus is the Bridegroom, then who is the Bride? Listen in as Janet and Bridgett discuss Chapter 3 in Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever…
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JTB Chapter 2: It's All About the Bridegroom
Have you ever thought of the Last Supper as Jesus' wedding banquet? Listen in as Bridgett and Janet discuss John the Baptist, Jesus' role at the Wedding at…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeChapter 1: Jesus the Bridegroom
Bridgett and Janet introduce the book Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Every Told by Brant Pitre and the covenant relationship God has with us…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeEaster: He is Risen!
Have you attended an Easter Vigil Mass? Walk with Janet and Bridgett through the symbolism of "the mother of all holy vigils" (St Augustine) and the joy and…
Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over CoffeeHoly Week: From Jerusalem to the Cross
The journey we take with Jesus during Holy Week leads us to the pinnacle moment of our Catholic faith. Janet and Bridgett walk with us through the scriptures…
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Fifth Sunday of Lent: A Grain of Wheat Must Die
Our Catholic faith teaches us to deny ourselves - a counter-cultural idea for our modern world. Janet & Bridgett discuss how the concept of dying to self can…
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Fourth Sunday of Lent: God So Loves You
Janet & Bridgett discuss the Gospel from the Fourth Sunday, which includes the most often quoted verse (John 3:16), and the depth of love God has for each one…
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Third Sunday of Lent: The Temple
Bridgett and Janet discuss Jesus' righteous anger when he finds his Father's house, the temple, being defiled. How can we use this lesson in our lives - this…