Episode 2.21 -- 4.5.26 -- Season of the Empty Tomb.

This Easter Sunday, Karen and Anne reflect on what new life looks like in our lives, how the blessing of the Resurrection can still seem unfinished, and on moving forward with courage even when we don’t have all the answers.

Scripture passages:
Acts 10:34a, 37-43
John 20:1-9

Episode 2.20 -- 3.29.26
Season of Surrender

In a special Holy Week episode, Karen and Anne sit down with our pastor, Father Rob, to reflect on how Jesus’ last days on earth show us what a changed heart looks like, how we experience dying and rising in our lives, and what God calls us to surrender so that new life can grow.

Scripture passages:
Matthew 21:1-11
Isaiah 50:4-7
Philippians 2:6-11
Matthew 26:14-27:66

Episode 2.19 -- 3.22.26

Season of Opening. This week Karen and Anne reflect on the raising of Lazarus, the graves we need God to open in our own lives, and how the things that break our hearts can also open our hearts to deeper love and compassion.

Scripture passages:
Ezekial 37:12-14
John 11:1-45

Episode 2.18

Season of the Unexpected. This week Karen and Anne reflect on how the Holy Spirit is full of surprises, breaking boundaries to bring healing and growth. This Lent, how can we let God move in our hearts to help us see in new ways?

Scripture passages:

1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a (call of David)
John 9:1-41 (man born blind)

Episode 2.17 -- 3.8.26

Season of Water for the Thirsty.

This week Karen and Anne welcome friend and colleague Margie Benza to reflect on the Scriptures for the third week in Lent: God providing water in the desert for the Israelites and Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well. We share a spirit of gratitude for the many ways that God has been present with us.

Scripture passages:
Exodus 17:3-7
Romans 5:1-2, 5-8
John 4:5-42

This week Karen and Anne reflect on how change can be both uncomfortable and exciting. God can give us a glimpse of what is possible, if only we are brave enough to step out of our comfort zones in trust.
Scripture passages:
Genesis 12:1-4a
Matthew 17:1-9

This Lent our Mass readings encourage us to let God change our hearts, to open them and soften them so that we can receive and share God’s love. This week Karen and Anne reflect on how Jesus turned his heart to God in the desert and how we are called to do the same.
Scripture passages:
Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7
Matthew 4:1-11

Episode 2.14.26

Seasons of Marriage. In honor of Valentine’s Day, Karen and Anne welcome back our husbands Jeremy and Brian to reflect on the many seasons in marriage. We’ve been through the ups and downs over the years and are looking forward to the seasons that lie ahead.

What seasons have we experienced in our marriages? What seasons are we looking forward to?