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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 87
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
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 …
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 episo…
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.
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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' teachings to you…
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…
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.
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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.
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Summer with the Saints: Blessed Carlo Acutis
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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.
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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…
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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- Catechism of the Catholic…
Summer with the Saints: Mother Mary
Janet and Bridgett start the summer season with the ultimate saint: Mother Mary. She said "yes" and we will never be the same!
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- Catechism of the Catholic Church (963-975)
- Formed Interview Our …
Summer with the Saints: Not Perfection, Just Connection
Welcome to the summer edition of Hearing with the Heart! Bridgett and Janet unveil their summer plan and kick it off with a discussion of Sainthood and how we are all connected.
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JTB Chapters 6 & 7: The Bridal Mysteries
In the final 2 chapters of Jesus the Bridegroom, Janet and Bridgett consider the relationship between the cleansing of Baptism and the bridal mysteries.
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JTB Chapter 5: The End of Time
Jesus is the Bridegroom, but what does that mean for us after the wedding (crucifixion)? Join Bridgett and Janet as they discuss Chapter 5, Jewish marriage traditions, and the End of Times.
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JTB Chapter 4: Wedding Day
If Jesus is the Bridegroom, when is his wedding? Janet and Bridgett discuss Chapter 4 of Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre.
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