The Joy in Hope Podcast

114. We Waited for "The One"

Five years ago, my friend Anne and I recorded an episode called Waiting for the "The One" (A Woman's Perspective). We were both single at the time, waiting for the Lord to reveal our husbands to us. Little did we know, He would lead me to Casey less than three weeks after our episode, and He led Anne to Jeff less than three months later! Our stories are testimonies to the goodness and providence of God, and we feel called to share them in order to inspire hope for those still waiting on "the one." Holy Homework: 1. Go back and listen to the first episode in this series: Waiting for "The One" (A Woman's Perspective)! https://soundcloud.com/morgan-mueller-878651563/episode-52-waiting-for-the-one-a-womans-perspective?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing&si=b5115881cfd549c5aa890d34717a3f5e Reflection Questions: 1. What is something you're waiting on in this season of your life? 2. Have you asked the Lord how He created your heart to love? If you've never prayed about your vocation, is He inviting you to do so? 3. Are you afraid of entering into your vocation? If so, go before the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and ask Him to show you what you're afraid of. Then ask Him to deliver you from those fears once and for all so that you can move forward in freedom. Don't be afraid to ask someone to pray with you in this! To support financially and for more Joy in Hope, visit www.joyinhope.org/. To schedule a speaking event, email joyinhopeministry@gmail.com. #joyinhope #romans1212

113. Three Modes of Discernment

Do you desire to know and follow God's will for your life but are often left wondering whether you're hearing Him right? Look (and listen) no further than this episode! Join us as we learn about the timeless Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, specifically his three modes of discernment (aka, three methods of making a decision between two or more good options). Apply them to your life immediately and watch as the Lord leads you on a grand adventure - all for His greater glory! Holy Homework: 1. Read Discerning the Will of God: An Ignatian Guide to Christian Decision Making by Father Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V. 2. Get a spiritual director or mentor! You can purchase Fr. Gallagher's book at the following link: https://www.amazon.com/Discerning-Will-God-Ignatian-Christian/dp/0824524896/ref=sr_1_3?adgrpid=187377534218&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3y7HtePGsLMgo1MwvkLAqPAwrLfqIcLY2Mmhw4MgGVGyXgOyUsznWIXYNckyvrO3mbfSSs133xk8r2Tt7hy692l4ygGQD4-a_328XuLIGaTJs4edR-9nC6uQRxUfR6ZyyOWfa5PigT8fLi_zWvQVWSSPWHWgBCxUq5iwGuebYJNUonqKmRlpK8tKv9qLcCdz8SSaVy-fye3EclEl8QdAbnf1wy-c8tKdPUo47Fh5kSY.z7oSP-WsVWus7_nPiRtzfC6s9bl8ZqidjPmYxdlkqxw&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779642813488&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=1017451&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=10002525157118091167--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10002525157118091167&hvtargid=kwd-311588524201&hydadcr=19706_13380170_2281625&keywords=timothy+gallagher+books&mcid=225e1ad4925d36718c1706fbb3f86ef6&qid=1763938843&sr=8-3 Reflection Questions: 1. Is there a decision in your life (current or upcoming) that you can invite the Lord into? 2. Who is someone who can help you in your discernment? To support financially and for more joyinhope, visit www.joyinhope.org/. To schedule a speaking event, email joyinhopeministry@gmail.com. #joyinhope #romans1212

112. Interview with Christopher Rziha!

In this episode, we welcome Christopher Rziha to the podcast! Chris is a fellow Benedictine College grad who recently had his Catholic fantasy novel, The Way of Lucherium, published by En Route Books & Media. Learn about this work, inspired largely by St. Therese's "Little Way," and all of the wonderful things the Lord is doing in Chris's life. You won't want to miss this! Holy Homework: Read Chris's book, The Way of Lucherium! It is available for purchase at his website, christopherjrziha.com/. Reflection Questions: 1. When is a time in your life when you weren't cooperating with God's grace? 2. How do you see God's grace at work in your life now? You can also follow along with Chris's work on social media: www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-rziha-b78679350/ www.facebook.com/christopher.rziha www.instagram.com/christopherj.rziha/?hl=en x.com/CRziha To support financially and for more joyinhope, visit www.joyinhope.org/. To schedule a speaking event, email joyinhopeministry@gmail.com. #joyinhope #romans1212

111. Life regrets

We all have choices in our lives that we wish we could go back and change, but have we ever stopped to consider how these choices have left scars? I'm not talking about sins necessarily, either. What about career choices? Activities that didn't aid us spiritually? Friendships? Let's bring these to the Lord and ask Him to pour His Precious Blood over our wounds, healing them as only He can. Holy Homework: Listen to the songs "This" by Darius Rucker and "Unanswered Prayers" by Garth Brooks. Reflection Questions: 1. What are three decisions in your life that you would change if you could? 2. Who is someone you can share this wisdom with who is currently in that stage of their life? To support financially and for more joyinhope, visit www.joyinhope.org/. To schedule a speaking event, email joyinhopeministry@gmail.com. #joyinhope #romans1212

110. When in Rome...lose your phone

Welcome to a new season of the Joy in Hope podcast! We're so happy you're here. To kick things off, we begin with a conversation about unplugging from your screens in order to encounter God and His glorious creation. Holy Homework: Watch The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and then have a conversation with someone about it! Reflection Questions: 1. What does it mean to you to be truly free? 2. Are there areas of your life where you've experienced freedom? 3. Is there an area of your life where you desire greater freedom? Sts. Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, pray for us! To support financially and for more joyinhope, visit www.joyinhope.org/. To schedule a speaking event, email joyinhopeministry@gmail.com. #joyinhope #romans1212