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Abiding Together

Abiding Together

De: Heather Khym Michelle Benzinger Sr Miriam James Heidland
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Providing a place of connection, rest and encouragement for women who are on the journey of living out their passion and purpose in Jesus Christ.Abiding Together Podcast 2019 711442 Cristianismo Espiritualidad Ministerio y Evangelismo
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  • BONUS - Standing on Holy Ground w/ Ave Maria Press

    BONUS - Standing on Holy Ground w/ Ave Maria Press
    Aug 6 2025

    In this special bonus episode, we share a recent conversation we had with our friend Katie Prejean McGrady on the Ave Explores podcast series, “Digital Evangelization". We loved the conversation so much that we wanted to share it with you! You will hear us reflect on the story behind Abiding Together, our commitment to authentic and vulnerable conversations, and the impact of inviting others into our spiritual journey. We also share why we believe online spaces can become “holy ground” when we speak with honesty, balance, and love—and why, if a message isn’t real and rooted in truth, it’s not worth sharing.

    We are also excited to announce Season 17 of Abiding Together will begin on September 15th! Mark your calendars—we are so excited to journey with you this fall.

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    Journal Questions:

    • How is God revealing His will to me for my current season?
    • Who are the women in your life you can share your heart with?
    • What activities, media, or projects might I need to take a break from in this season?

    Discussion Questions:

    • What metrics of success are you tempted to view your life through?
    • How would you articulate the difference between fruitfulness and success?
    • How do you discern what parts of your life to share with others?
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  • S16 E17 - Counting the Graces

    S16 E17 - Counting the Graces
    May 26 2025

    In this episode, we conclude season 16 by remembering with gratitude all the things God has done and is doing in our lives. We reflect on the importance of allowing our hearts to be drawn into beauty in the midst of both joy and sorrow. We also talk about maturity vs self reliance, allowing ourselves to be led by the Holy Spirit, and the relationship between trust and receptivity. Thank you dear friends for journeying with us this season! You will be in our prayers this summer and we are excited about what’s in store this Fall!

    Heather’s One Thing - All to Bless You and Low (Live) by Kory Miller

    Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Magdala Grove

    Michelle’s One Thing - I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux by Fr. Jean Delaby

    Journal Questions:

    • Pause and take a moment to notice the surrounding beauty. What do I notice? How might the Lord be speaking to me through this beauty?
    • Am I perplexed by the mystery of how God is working in my life? How might He be working all things for good in this season?
    • How do I keep my union with the Lord? What is coming against that right now?
    • In my suffering and darkness, where do I turn my face? Am I allowing myself to be led or am I trying to control?
    • What is the Lord inviting me to do this summer?

    Discussion Questions:

    • Are you in a season where it is difficult to be grateful? Why or why not?
    • In the midst of regular life, what is taking you away from union with God?
    • How have you encountered the love of God in your life?
    • God is always doing something new. How can you breathe in new hope?
    • What are you looking forward to this summer?

    Quote to Ponder:

    “To limit your desires and your hopes is to misunderstand God’s infinite goodness!” (St. Therese of Lisieux)

    Scripture for Lectio:

    “Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles…” (Psalm 105:5)

    Sponsor - House of Joppa:

    We're proud to be sponsored by House of Joppa, a family-owned Catholic shop where modern design meets timeless tradition. From stunning Catholic jewelry to sacred art and décor, everything they offer is crafted to reflect the beauty of our faith.

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - House of Joppa

    01:00 - Intro

    01:51 - Welcome

    04:18 - What’s Been on Our Minds

    09:35 - Union with God

    10:43 - Year of Hope

    13:32 - Abiding

    17:30 - Maturing of Love

    19:20 - Turning to God

    22:04 - Favorite Moments from Season 16

    26:31 - What We are Looking Forward to this Summer

    33:20 - Final Thoughts

    34:59 - One Things
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  • S16 E16 - Life Transitions with Chris Benzinger (Part 2)

    S16 E16 - Life Transitions with Chris Benzinger (Part 2)
    May 19 2025
    In this episode, we conclude our conversation on life transitions with Michelle’s husband, Chris Benzinger. We focus on the second and third steps in walking through transitions: releasing with trust and redeeming with hope. We talk about God wanting to redeem our past, the need to let go of the ways we’ve failed, and how God wants to do something new in the future. We also reflect on the importance of ceremony to conclude a season, the four responses to a loss, and why we should share our hopes for the future with God. Heather’s One Thing - Return to the Heart: The Biblical Spirituality of St. Augustine's Confessions by Dr. Shane Owens Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Mediterranean Chicken Bowls Michelle’s One Thing - Belovedness: Overcoming Your Inner Critic - A Lyrical Devotional by Sarah Kroger Chris’ One Thing - Running a 5k with his daughter Lilly Journal Questions: What was good about the previous season of my life? Am I grieving or still carrying hurts? What is God specifically asking me to release from this past season? In this next season of my life, what is one thing God is making new?What is one hope I have for this next season of my life? Creative Prompt: Take a bookmark and decorate it with your hopes for the next season and place it in your Bible. It will serve as a reminder in the next chapter of your life. Discussion Questions: Reflect back upon the past few years and choose one big or small transition in your life. What is one thing you are grateful for in the past season of your life?What is God calling you to release with trust from that past season?As you look to this current season, what action can you take to ceremonialize the end of an old season and create the foundation for a new season? Are you able to name what you desire? Why or why not?How are you responding to loss in your current season of life?What is something new God is doing in the current season of your life? Quote to Ponder: “Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not. See I am doing something new. Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah 43:18) Scripture for Lectio: “But now thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, and formed you O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; and you are mine.” (Isaiah 43:1) Sponsor - Karol Coffee Co.: This week’s sponsor is more than just a coffee company. Karol Coffee Co. was inspired by the life and work of one of the most beloved saints of the modern era: Karol Wojtyła, better known to the world as Pope St. John Paul II. His life was a testimony to courage, joy, and cultivating beauty that draws souls into union with Jesus and one other. From his days as a young priest in Nazi-occupied Poland to his years leading the global Church, St. John Paul II consistently called people to embrace truth, goodness, and beauty in every aspect of their lives. Karol Coffee Co. seeks to carry on that mission in a small but meaningful way — by bringing community, love, and joy into the heart of our everyday routines through coffee. Founded by Nate and Megan Whipple, a faithful Catholic couple rooted in mission, Karol Coffee Co. began humbly in 2022 as a simple garage-based roasting operation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. What started as a passion project quickly became something greater, thanks to the encouragement and support of fellow Catholics and coffee enthusiasts. In just a short time, their venture has grown into a thriving small business that now serves customers all over the country. In an age when many of our purchases inadvertently support massive corporations with values often at odds with our own, supporting small, Catholic-owned businesses has never been more important. Karol Coffee Co. offers an alternative: ethically-sourced, traceable coffees roasted with care and intention. Each batch is crafted not only for flavor but with the desire to honor the dignity of those who cultivate the beans and to support communities around the world. Their rotating coffee offerings include a range of carefully selected beans from notable coffee-growing regions with flavor profiles to suit a variety of preferences. Karol Coffee Co. makes it easier to keep your kitchen stocked with beans through bi-weekly or monthly subscription options. Fresh, delicious coffee delivered right to your door — no last-minute grocery runs or chain coffee stops required. But beyond the coffee itself, what makes Karol Coffee Co. truly remarkable is the heart behind it. Nate and Megan have built their business around community and mission. It’s about more than just selling beans; it’s about creating opportunities for people to encounter beauty, truth, and goodness in the midst of their everyday lives, and to share that with the people around them. They have a passion for creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds and walks of life to experience connection and unity through the shared...
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I really find this podcast encouraging. I found it last year the same month my mom died from breast cancer and have found their conversations contemplative and healing. it's been hard getting back into my spiritual routine but this podcast has become a part of my new normal.

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This podcast and Sr Miriam, Heather& Michelle have so much to offer, and the insightful conversations have had such a positive impact on my life. Everyday I listen to an episode has positive ripple effect on me.

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I am always amazed at how much these ladies whom I don't know yet me. God uses their podcast and it changes how I think and act. Thank you so much.😇

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