Encountering Emmanuel

This week, Heather Khym joins us to discuss her new Advent journal, Encountering Emmanuel, and the importance of personal encounters with God during the Advent season. She shares insights on how to hear God's voice even in the midst of a very noisy life, the significance of creating quiet spaces, and the necessity of community and connection.Heather also reflects on her journey with the Abiding Together podcast and Life Restoration Ministries, emphasizing the healing power of love and communion. Our discussion highlights the challenges many face during the holiday season and encourages listeners to embrace the true meaning of Advent through relationship with Jesus.Takeaways* It's never too late to start your Advent journey.* Creating quiet spaces is essential for hearing God's voice.* Love and communion are healing forces in our lives.* We need to prioritize our relationship with God.* Advent is a time for personal encounters with Jesus.* The incarnation shows us God's desire to be close to us.* Jesus wants to meet us in our messy lives.Thank you to our sponsor!Catholic Brain: Give the gift of faith with beautiful and inspiring resources for young people at the Catholic Brain store.ANNOUNCEMENTSGo beyond the podcast! For bonus podcasts, weekly columns, exclusive live events, and more, subscribe here!Contact:Email Danielle BeanDanielle Bean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Voxer This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe