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
55 episodes
Part 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 that make our ability to know God's love more challenging. Join them as they...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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31:30
Part 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" of the three virtues. Hope, like faith and charity, is given to us by God....
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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31:52
Part 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 visualize the interconnection of the three virtues, with faith being the roots. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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30:17
The 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 Lord. When we put on the Armor of God, we are not only protected but we ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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35:30
Born 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 "receive" sparked a whole conversation that they thought was worth sharing.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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29:32
Sin - 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 our lives so we can stay focused on the Lord.Scripture Verses Shared<...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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30:45
Sin - 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 some of their insights into how the devil tries to get us to believe we are ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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36:56
Sin - 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 have different meanings in our society, and they just wanted to clarify how these...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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28:39
Sin - 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 is real, and the increase in relativism isn't helping.Baby step for this week...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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29:38
Where 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 share insights into the first few episodes of Season 2!Correction: this ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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27:40
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
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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22:35
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 apply some of St Ignatius' tea...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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42:10
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 of Chile, and his importance in Chilean Catholic culture.Resources:
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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25:16
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 the Saints.Resource
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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12:48
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.ResourcesVideos
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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24:42
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:VideosWho is Ignatius of...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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34:30
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 Norfolk), as they uncover the strength of a modern-day servant of God, Sister Thea Bowma...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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27:08
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 Vatican II. Resources:
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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26:05
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 Recommendations...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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31:30
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, including the Secular Franciscan Order.Resources:Video Recomm...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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27:26
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 what it means to be a Doctor of the Church.Resources:Vide...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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29:03
Summer 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 God? Resources:Catechism of the Catholic Church (
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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19:06
