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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 Coffee
Second Sunday of Lent: Mountaintops
For the second week of Lent, Janet and Bridgett discuss the Transfiguration, a reading we hear every Lenten season, and how mountaintop experiences bring us…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
First Sunday of Lent: The Desert
During this first week of Lent, Bridgett and Janet discuss the desert - from the journey of the Israelites fleeing Egypt to Jesus' temptation in the desert…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
Lent Prep: Just Breathe
As we prepare for Ash Wednesday, Janet discusses her favorite liturgical season, Lent, with Bridgett. Together, they share both the #funfacts and the reverent…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
Missionary Disciples: Sent (part 4 of 4)
What does it mean to be Sent? Janet and Bridgett consider how they have been Sent out into the world on what Janet calls God's greatest adventure, and discuss…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
Missionary Disciples: True Community (part 3 of 4)
In the third of a 4-part series on Missionary Disciples, Janet and Bridgett reveal the history behind the need for community, and its importance today…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
Missionary Disciples: Accompaniment (part 2 of 4)
In the second of a 4-part series on Missionary Disciples, Bridgett and Janet discuss what Janet describes as a beautiful word: accompaniment. But what does it…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
Missionary Disciples: Breaking It Down (part 1 of 4)
You may heave heard the term Missionary Disciple but what does it really mean? Let Janet and Bridgett break it down for you in their latest podcast episode…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
Epiphanies About Epiphany: What Stars Do You Follow?
Janet & Bridgett discuss Epiphany, including some surprises, historical references, and thoughts about what it means for us today. References: The Epiphany of…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
Christmas Memories and Carols
Merry Christmas! Join Bridgett and Janet as they discuss Christmas memories and favorite Christmas carols. Resources: The Surprising Origins of Christmas…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
Advent 2023
Bridgett and Janet discuss their Advent traditions and explore what Advent means to them (and to our Church). Resources: Advent resources…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
Happy New (Liturgical) Year!
Janet & Bridgett discuss the Liturgical year - ends and beginnings, Matthew and Mark, and more. Have faith, not fear! Resources: Matthew Chapter 25 Gospel of…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
A Deacon, a Priest, and a Dad Walk Into a Church
Join Bridgett and her special Thanksgiving guests: her brothers! Fred (the deacon), Greg (the priest), Rudy (the Dad), and Bridgett discuss their Catholic…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
The Prodigal Son & The Older Son
As we prepare for Thanksgiving (and family dynamics), Janet & Bridgett discuss the parable of the Prodigal Son, and consider the perspectives of both the older…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
John: Chapter 6
Resources: John 6: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/6 Isaiah 49:15 "Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
We Are ALL Saints!
Janet & Bridgett discuss sainthood and holiness - can you see yourself as a saint? Resources: "Many poets are not poets for the same reason that many religious…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
Where Are You?
The first question posed by God in the Bible is, "Where are you?" which he asks of Adam and Eve. How often do we ask our family, friends, and even God this…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
"What do you want me to do for you?"
Jesus asks blind Bartimaeus, "What do you want me to do for you?" even when the answer seems obvious. How do things change when we take time to deepen our…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
Who Does Jesus Say That I Am?
Janet and Bridgett turn the tables on Jesus' question to his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" and explore "Who does Jesus say that I am?" Life is a…
- Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
The Next Verse: Pray Your Mess
Get to know Janet and Bridgett as they explore how their faith backgrounds (one a cradle Catholic, one a Protestant) influenced their relationship (or lack…