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
JTB Chapter 3: The Bride at the Well
If Jesus is the Bridegroom, then who is the Bride? Listen in as Janet and Bridgett discuss Chapter 3 in Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told.
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JTB Chapter 2: It's All About the Bridegroom
Have you ever thought of the Last Supper as Jesus' wedding banquet? Listen in as Bridgett and Janet discuss John the Baptist, Jesus' role at the Wedding at Cana, and the Last Supper as they discover …
Chapter 1: Jesus the Bridegroom
Bridgett and Janet introduce the book Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Every Told by Brant Pitre and the covenant relationship God has with us.
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Easter: He is Risen!
Have you attended an Easter Vigil Mass? Walk with Janet and Bridgett through the symbolism of "the mother of all holy vigils" (St Augustine) and the joy and celebration of Easter.
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Holy Week: From Jerusalem to the Cross
The journey we take with Jesus during Holy Week leads us to the pinnacle moment of our Catholic faith. Janet and Bridgett walk with us through the scriptures from Jesus' jubilant (but humble) entranc…
Fifth Sunday of Lent: A Grain of Wheat Must Die
Our Catholic faith teaches us to deny ourselves - a counter-cultural idea for our modern world. Janet & Bridgett discuss how the concept of dying to self can lead to spiritual fulfillment and make sp…
Fourth Sunday of Lent: God So Loves You
Janet & Bridgett discuss the Gospel from the Fourth Sunday, which includes the most often quoted verse (John 3:16), and the depth of love God has for each one of us.
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Third Sunday of Lent: The Temple
Bridgett and Janet discuss Jesus' righteous anger when he finds his Father's house, the temple, being defiled. How can we use this lesson in our lives - this Lent, and beyond?
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Second Sunday of Lent: Mountaintops
For the second week of Lent, Janet and Bridgett discuss the Transfiguration, a reading we hear every Lenten season, and how mountaintop experiences bring us closer to God.
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First Sunday of Lent: The Desert
During this first week of Lent, Bridgett and Janet discuss the desert - from the journey of the Israelites fleeing Egypt to Jesus' temptation in the desert, and what we can learn for our own faith jo…
Lent Prep: Just Breathe
As we prepare for Ash Wednesday, Janet discusses her favorite liturgical season, Lent, with Bridgett. Together, they share both the #funfacts and the reverent aspects of the season and remind us to j…
Missionary Disciples: Sent (part 4 of 4)
What does it mean to be Sent? Janet and Bridgett consider how they have been Sent out into the world on what Janet calls God's greatest adventure, and discuss how we are all called to share the love …
Missionary Disciples: True Community (part 3 of 4)
In the third of a 4-part series on Missionary Disciples, Janet and Bridgett reveal the history behind the need for community, and its importance today, especially for our faith journeys.
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Missionary Disciples: Accompaniment (part 2 of 4)
In the second of a 4-part series on Missionary Disciples, Bridgett and Janet discuss what Janet describes as a beautiful word: accompaniment. But what does it mean for a Missionary Disciple?
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Missionary Disciples: Breaking It Down (part 1 of 4)
You may heave heard the term Missionary Disciple but what does it really mean? Let Janet and Bridgett break it down for you in their latest podcast episode
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Epiphanies About Epiphany: What Stars Do You Follow?
Janet & Bridgett discuss Epiphany, including some surprises, historical references, and thoughts about what it means for us today.
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Christmas Memories and Carols
Merry Christmas! Join Bridgett and Janet as they discuss Christmas memories and favorite Christmas carols.
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Advent 2023
Bridgett and Janet discuss their Advent traditions and explore what Advent means to them (and to our Church).
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- Advent resources: https://www.ascensionvb.org/advent
- Readings for 1st Sunday in A…
Happy New (Liturgical) Year!
Janet & Bridgett discuss the Liturgical year - ends and beginnings, Matthew and Mark, and more. Have faith, not fear!
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- Matthew Chapter 25
- Gospel of Mark
Baby Steps:
- Read Matthew 25 and pray on a…
A Deacon, a Priest, and a Dad Walk Into a Church
Join Bridgett and her special Thanksgiving guests: her brothers! Fred (the deacon), Greg (the priest), Rudy (the Dad), and Bridgett discuss their Catholic upbringing and how it has shaped their live…