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Episode 169 - Prayer and Repentance, Series on Fire Within by Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M. (Part 2 of 8) Growth in spiritual life is never easy. In the beginning, it's gonna take a LOT of effort. But as it goes on, you'll notice that it becomes more and more the Lord's work and less and less contingent on our human work. This is the second episode of our series on the Fire Within that talks about how St. Theresa sees the "giftness" of advanced prayer and the relationship between prayer and the profound growth in the spiritual life. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com!

Prayer and Repentance

Football has recently become a forum to look at where patriotism and protest intersect. The last thing most NFL fans want is for the NFL to get political, yet with the recent National Anthem protests around the league, that seems to be what’s happening. How do we take a stance that is Christian and respectful amidst such deep-rooted tension? In this episode, Fr. Mike lays out a game plan for us, and it starts with looking within.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

NFL Protests

Explore how the earliest Christians read and understood the Bible in this concise yet illuminating guide to Scripture. Drawing on the wisdom of the Church Fathers, this book reveals how the canon was formed, how divine inspiration works, and why the Bible is both reliable and infallible. Learn the spiritual senses of Scripture and how to interpret passages in their full context. With clear explanations and practical tips, it offers a path to deeper understanding and more fruitful encounters with the Word of God.

Reading Scripture Like the Early Church | eBook

In this episode, we welcome author, counselor, and speaker John Eldredge to the show, who is best known for his book Wild at Heart. We have a powerful conversation about intimacy with God in a world full of chaos, suffering, and spiritual hunger. We reflect on what it means to reclaim a "re-enchanted" Christian worldview, how to pray against chaos, the profound gift women have to offer the world right now. We also talk practically about how to pray as a couple, ask John to lead us in a guided "Pause" prayer, and invite you into a moment of stillness, surrender, and loving awareness of Jesus dwelling within you. Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/3iEVhb9l6mFqj2I2LUDGua?si=54d4648751be4cfe"> Midst</a> from the Belonging Co. Sister Miriam's One Thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/71za9Fyjl9BlyTB3mKvn3A?si=219f4c37ddbb464f"> The Story I'll Tell</a> by Naomi Raine Michelle's One Thing - <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/the-way-of-trust-and-love">The Way of Trust and Love</a> by Father Jacques Philippe Michelle's Other One Thing - <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Jayber-Crow-Wendell-Berry/dp/1582431604">Jayber Crow</a> by Wendell Berry John's One Thing - The Abiding Together Podcast! John's Other One Thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PWqtqZ9ZTiBUYSJeymF1K?si=8-E7JLwWTHiRObv17iUpdA"> William Augusto</a> Instrumental Background Music Other Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://wildatheart.org/pause">The Pause App</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">John Eldredge's Website "<a href= "https://wildatheart.org/">Wild at Heart</a>"</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://wildatheart.org/books/waking-the-dead">Waking the Dead</a> by John Eldredge</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://wildatheart.org/books/the-sacred-romance">The Sacred Romance</a> by John Eldredge</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://wildatheart.org/experience-jesus-really">Experience Jesus. Really.</a> by John Eldredge</li> </ul> Announcement: Our 2026 Lenten book study will be "<a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/abide">The Way of Trust and Love</a>" by Fr. Jacques Philippe. Scepter Publishers has offered 15% off with the code ABIDE15. They also offer an <a href= "https://scepterpublishers.org/abide">ebook version</a> as well. We will announce more information about the study in the coming weeks! Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How am I living like a "practical atheist"?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where are you experiencing chaos in your domain?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When in your day can you turn toward the Lord with a simple prayer?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have I experienced the friendship and communion of the Kingdom of Heaven in my life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where in my life am I believing I am too much and not enough?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How would you define your domain? What has God entrusted to you?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When have you experienced God's beauty and order in the midst of chaos and hatred?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have simple prayers led to transformation in your life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How is God inviting you to be a healing remedy to the world right now?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "The story of your life is the story of the long and brutal assault on your heart by the one who knows what you could be and fears it." (John Eldredge, Waking the Dead) Scripture for Lectio: "The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing." (Zephaniah 3:17) Sponsor - Fully Alive Coaching Program: Fully Alive Coaching Program is a trauma-informed Catholic coaching program for women and men who desire deep healing without compromising their faith. Created by licensed marriage and family therapist Brya Hanan, Fully Alive integrates Catholic Inner Child Work and somatic awareness in a gentle, Spirit-led journey—honoring the body, protecting the soul, and restoring wholeness. For women and men who pray sincerely but still feel guarded, overwhelmed, or fragmented, Fully Alive offers a safe and structured path toward integration and life abundant. Learn more at <a href= "https://www.catholicinnerchildwork.com/fully-alive">catholicinnerchildwork.com/fully-alive</a> and follow @catholicinnerchildwork for more trauma-informed and integrative resources to support your healing. Use the code "abiding" or reference it during a consultation to get 10% off! Timestamps: 00:00 - Fully Alive Coaching Program 01:16 - Intro 02:02 - Welcome 04:18 - Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 06:11 - Where is the Holy Spirit Moving the Church Now? 10:54 - Balancing the Love Story within a World at War 14:08 - Learning to Pray Against the Chaos 19:10 - How to Pray Together as A Couple 21:39 - Being in Union with God 26:13 - How Does God Use Fatherhood to Repair His Children? 29:30 - The Pause App 33:45 - We Are Created for Intimacy with Christ 37:48 - Women are Part of God's Healing Remedy to the World 40:22 - One Last Message from John 44:20 - A "Pause" Meditation 48:30 - One Things