S14 E18 - Lessons Learned

05/27/24 • 41 min

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In this week's episode, we conclude season 14 by reflecting on what we have learned in our lives this past season. We chat about surrendering control and allowing the Holy Spirit to move in power, the need to be grateful for what we already have and the importance of being present in the present moment. We also share personal experiences of transformation and deep intimacy we have found with God, even in the midst of suffering. Thank you for an amazing season, we are truly honored to be on this journey with you. God bless!

Heather’s One Thing - Her recent Healing Pilgrimage to France through Franciscan University (check out their website to join future pilgrimages) and Michelle’s Sweatshirt

Sister Miriam’s One Thing - You :)

Michelle’s One Thing - Her Summer Reading List, Word on Fire’s children’s books, and the book Between Brothers by Sarah Metts

Announcements:

Join us July 8-29 2024 as we re-release our book study on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis.

Season 15 begins September 2024 - join our email list to receive updates!

Journal Questions:

Which episode, conversation, or theme resonated with me most this season?
What miracles have I been managing lately?
What has the process of transformation looked like in my life?
How do I partner with fear in my life? What freedom and goodness does the Lord offer me in those areas?

Discussion Questions:

What does it look like to move through the power of the Holy Spirit?
What is God asking you to get rid of and let go of before you move into the next season of life?
What graces are you grateful for in this season of your life?
How will you cultivate intimacy with the Lord and community with others throughout the summer?

Quote to Ponder:

“Faith walks simply, childlike, between the darkness of human life and the hope of what is to come.” (Catherine Doherty)

Scripture for Lectio:

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” (Colossians 3:15)

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Heather’s One Thing - Her recent Healing Pilgrimage to France through Franciscan University (check out their website to join future pilgrimages) and Michelle’s Sweatshirt

Sister Miriam’s One Thing - You :)

Michelle’s One Thing - Her Summer Reading List, Word on Fire’s children’s books, and the book Between Brothers by Sarah Metts

Announcements:

Join us July 8-29 2024 as we re-release our book study on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis.

Season 15 begins September 2024 - join our email list to receive updates!

Journal Questions:

Which episode, conversation, or theme resonated with me most this season?
What miracles have I been managing lately?
What has the process of transformation looked like in my life?
How do I partner with fear in my life? What freedom and goodness does the Lord offer me in those areas?

Discussion Questions:

What does it look like to move through the power of the Holy Spirit?
What is God asking you to get rid of and let go of before you move into the next season of life?
What graces are you grateful for in this season of your life?
How will you cultivate intimacy with the Lord and community with others throughout the summer?

Quote to Ponder:

“Faith walks simply, childlike, between the darkness of human life and the hope of what is to come.” (Catherine Doherty)

Scripture for Lectio:

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” (Colossians 3:15)

Sponsor - Behold Visio Divina:

Previous Episode

S14 E17 - Worship (with Sarah Kroger)

In this week's episode, we welcome Sarah Kroger, a GMA Dove Award®-nominated artist, songwriter, and worship leader to the podcast to speak into the beauty of worship. Sarah shares her story of becoming a worship leader, how she creates music based on the joys and sorrows from her personal life, and her passion for collaborating with others and the Holy Spirit. We also chat about spiritual dryness, cultivating peace and persisting in faith while in seasons of darkness, and the fruit that comes about from suffering. Check out Sarah’s new album, A New Reality, here!

Heather’s One Thing - Pinwheel recipe and the upcoming Restore the Glory Podcast series on our four identities

Sister Miriam’s One Thing - CORDA (especially the Valor and Grace candle)

Michelle’s One Thing - The book Aslan’s Breath: Seeing the Holy Spirit in Narnia by Matthew Dickerson and her priest friends and the gift of their fatherhood

Sarah’s One Thing - The book The Night is Normal by Dr. Alicia Britt Chole and Sourdough bread!

Other Resources Mentioned:

Check out Sarah’s website and Listen to her new album, A New Reality, on Spotify

Journal Questions:

What parts of my life or my faith scare me? How can I find God in those scary parts?
When have I experienced a dying of my childhood faith? When have I experienced a resurrection of that death?
Whose suffering has borne fruit in my life?
How can I submit my will to God to more closely work in partnership with Him?

Discussion Questions:

How has your practice of faith evolved throughout different seasons?
How are you using your gifts to glorify God? How are you withholding my gifts?
How can you invite the Holy Spirit into your own gifts and projects?
What’s your next right step in following the inspiration of the Holy Spirit?

Quote to Ponder:

“I raise a hallelujah, in the presence of my enemies. I raise a hallelujah, louder than my unbelief. I raise a hallelujah, my weapon is a melody.” (Raise A Hallelujah by Jonathan and Melissa Helser)

Scripture for Lectio:

“But the hour is coming and is now here when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such as these to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:23-24)

Sponsor - Annunciation Heights:

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Next Episode

S14 E19 - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chapters 1-4)

In this week's episode, we begin our book study on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chapters 1-4). We dive into the themes of this chapter such as innocence, faith, temptation, sin, and shared adventure. We hope you will continue to join us on the journey into this wonderful story, which we hope will help us reflect more deeply on our relationship with Christ, our own story of faith and redemption, and the invitation to adventure with God.

Heather’s One Thing - Her Into the Deep Playlist

Sister Miriam’s One Thing - The song “Pieces” (the live version) by Amanda Cook

Michelle’s One Thing - The song “Electricity” by Ellie and Drew Holcomb

Other Resources Mentioned:

Audiobook on YouTube

Journal Questions:

How has the enemy spoken things in my life that bring about shame?
What are the parts of Edmund that I see in myself? What parts of Lucy do I see?
What is my Turkish delight (sin or temptation) that keeps me bound?
Where are the places I hide from the Lord and others?

Discussion Questions:

What stood out to you in the reading for this week?
Where in my life has the enemy taken a place and I need "Christmas" to come?
Discuss the difference of femininity between Lucy and the witch. How have different examples of femininity affected your life?
When we numb our heart and our identity, we numb our wonder and our inheritance. How have you seen this truth in your life?
Where are the places and spaces that you can find wonder that leads to God?

Quote to Ponder:

"And what wonderful adventures we shall have, now that we are all in it together." - (Lucy) C.S. Lewis

Scripture for Lectio:

“Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3)

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction

(01:39) - Welcome

(4:00) - History of Narnia

(9:48) - Lucy in the Beginning

(16:37) - Edmund in the Beginning

(22:38) - Winter vs Christmas

(26:00) - Living like Lucy and Learning from Edmund