Catholic Revival Ministries Podcast

St. Paul encourages us to "pray without ceasing" (1 Thes 5:17). In this fifth episode of a 5-part series on Hearing God's Voice, Jonna sits down with friend and former client, Aleksandra Lewandowska, to discuss the life-long journey of deepening our intimacy and ongoing connection with the Lord — including growing to recognize His presence throughout our daily experience and the process of learning to love others well.Jonna's book, Hearing God's Voice: A Catholic Guide to Listening Prayer, can be found on Amazon here: https://mybook.to/hearinggodsvoice

Keeping an ear on God takes intentionality and practice. In this fourth episode of a 5-part series on Hearing God's Voice, Jonna sits down to chat with Janeth Chavez, a friend and the Director of Magnifica, which is an extension of Endow for the Hispanic community. Together, they discuss building and preserving our connection with the Lord as we develop our interior lives and seek to live our vocations from that place of connection.Jonna's book, Hearing God's Voice: A Catholic Guide to Listening Prayer, can be found on Amazon here: https://mybook.to/hearinggodsvoiceYou can learn more about Magnifica here: https://magnificagrupos.org

Sometimes spiritual breakthrough doesn't come through undergoing a radical change of heart, but simply by being shown the "how-to's" of doing something. In this third episode of a 5-part series on Hearing God's Voice, Jonna sits down with longtime friend, Chris Perry, to discuss the vast world that two-way prayer opens up for us, and some practical strategies for building a dialogue-based relationship with the Lord.Jonna's book, Hearing God's Voice: A Catholic Guide to Listening Prayer, can be found on Amazon here: https://mybook.to/hearinggodsvoice

God is a good Father who longs to connect with His children, and we are wired to hear and know Him deeply. In this second episode of a 5-part series on Hearing God's Voice, Jonna sits down with longtime friend and former ministry partner, Kristen Fyfe-Mills, to discuss the impact that our capacity to hear God has on our identity, perspective, and engagement with the world.Jonna's book, Hearing God's Voice: A Catholic Guide to Listening Prayer, can be found on Amazon here: https://mybook.to/hearinggodsvoice

What if hearing God speak could become a natural part of everyday life? In this first episode of a 5-part series, we share some exciting news and discuss the hunger and need for disciples of Christ to hear His voice in prayer... and the transformative power that comes in doing so.Jonna's book, Hearing God's Voice: A Catholic Guide to Listening Prayer, can be found on Amazon here: https://mybook.to/hearinggodsvoice

Words carry power. Jonna recently sat down for a podcast interview with our good friends Simone Rizkallah and Annette Bergeon at Endow. In this conversation, they share their insights on the power of words — how they can be used to tear down and destroy through the vice of gossip, but also how they can build up and bring life through the spiritual gift of prophecy.If you'd like to learn more about Endow's small group resources for women, visit their website at endowgroups.org. Other links mentioned in the episode:Gossip is a Sickness, Prophecy is the Cure: https://review.catechetics.com/gossip-sickness-prophecy-cureGood Words Journal: https://www.goodwordsjournal.comThe Sin of Gossip by Msgr. Pope: https://aleteia.org/2015/01/16/the-sin-of-gossip/Reclaiming Prophecy: https://www.catholicrevivalministries.com/blog/reclaiming-prophecy

The nature of love is to come close, and God does this unflinchingly. In this episode, we discuss the self-expression of God in the physical world around us and our recent experiences of His presence amidst the lovely, the filthy, and the mundane.www.catholicrevivalministries.com

Human beings are finite… and that’s okay. In this episode, we share our experiences of the Lord meeting us this Lent in our moments of limitation and frail humanity, and the beauty of exercising self-compassion.www.catholicrevivalministries.com

When God speaks, things change. In this episode, we dive into the prophetic with a very special guest: Lindsey Reiman, who is a teacher and pioneer in the area of spiritual intelligence. Together, we discuss stirring up the gift of prophecy through prophetic exercises & investigation, the practical (and sometimes outlandish) side of hearing God’s voice, and the generosity of the Lord to show up and reveal Himself to us.You can learn more about Lindsey and the work she’s doing at Aqua Regia here: www.aquaregia.gold.----------------------Join Catholic Revival Ministries and Lindsey Reiman on February 4, 2023 for Prophetic Lab Methods 101, an online workshop to help you hone your ability to hear God’s voice for yourself, for others, and for solutions. More info at www.catholicrevivalministries.com/methods101.

The driving force behind mission is love. God set that tone through the incarnation of Jesus, and it’s seen throughout the disciples and saints as they supernaturally ministered to the broken. In this episode, we share our own recent experience of being sent into a new mission, how God readied our hearts, and the role of developing the spiritual gifts as a means of stirring up love for those God sends us to bless.www.catholicrevivalministries.com

Jim recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Simone Rizkallah of Endow, a ministry that provides resources for women to dive deeper in fellowship and study of the Catholic Faith. In this episode, Jim and Simone discuss deconstructionism, evangelization, and the universality of Jesus as they unpack the Church document, Dominus Iesus. If you enjoy theology, you’ll love this conversation!To learn more about Endow, visit http://endowgroups.org. And check out The Endow Podcast for more episodes like this one!

When we encounter problems in our lives, it can often feel like it's entirely on our shoulders to figure everything out. But what if God has a different idea for how we navigate these things, one where we get to lighten our burden by leaning on His wisdom? In this episode, we talk about perspective, surrender, and seeking God’s solutions to the challenges we face.www.catholicrevivalministries.com

From the emotional whiplash of living in “unprecedented times” to technological advancements that address real-life issues, God wants to be in all of it. In this episode, we share a life update about where we’ve been the past two years (spoiler: in survival mode), how we’ve processed and navigated a challenging season, and where God has shown up in it all.www.catholicrevivalministries.com

The way of Jesus is the way of love. But what does that look like for us as we navigate the conditions of our broken world? This episode is Part 2 of our conversation with Deacon Keith Strohm from the Archdiocese of Chicago. In it, we discuss exercising love in difficult situations and share how God has helped each of us learn to align ourselves with His heart of compassion.You can learn more about Deacon Keith and the work he’s doing at M3 Ministries here: www.m3catholic.com.--- www.catholicrevivalministries.com

From our day-to-day experiences to the immense problems we face in the world, one thing is clear: we need Jesus. In this episode, we were honored to sit down with Deacon Keith Strohm from the Archdiocese of Chicago and discuss what God has been doing in each of us lately. We chat about re-focusing on the Lord, the role of testimony in cultivating expectation, our call to mission, and making room for the explosive power of the Holy Spirit.You can learn more about Deacon Keith and the work he’s doing at M3 Ministries here: www.m3catholic.com.----------------------Join Catholic Revival Ministries and Deacon Keith Strohm on May 1, 2021 for UNLEASHED, an online healing and empowerment retreat! More info at www.catholicrevivalministries.com/unleashed

Jonna recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Simone Rizkallah of Endow, an amazing ministry that provides resources for Catholic women to dive deeper in fellowship and study with one another in small groups. In this podcast episode, Jonna and Simone discuss ecumenism, COVID-19, and the activation of spiritual gifts.To learn more about Endow, visit http://endowgroups.org.And check out The Endow Podcast for more interviews like this one! // www.catholicrevivalministries.com

Encountering the glory of God has a way of shifting our perspective and eradicating fear and restriction. In this episode, we share about the recent intensity we’ve experienced in prayer, and how that led to a new unlocked boldness in faith.www.catholicrevivalministries.com

God is doing something new right now. In this episode, we share about our recent experiences in worship, encountering the King and engaging with heaven in real-time, and inklings of the bigger picture we're seeing among all believers.www.catholicrevivalministries.com

It’s not uncommon for the life of a Christian to become weighed down by scrupulosity and spiritual checklists. In this episode, we discuss what it’s like to be fueled by the urge to strive, and what it means to live from the awareness of our radical dependence on the Lord.www.catholicrevivalministries.com

God has hidden indispensable treasures in each one of us. In this episode, we discuss the pressures of comparison and conformity in the Church, and the importance of honor and creating space to steward what we uniquely carry.www.catholicrevivalministries.com

When our life and circumstances rob us of peace, it’s instinctive to start grasping for a means of regaining control. In this episode, we discuss our process of reestablishing connection with the Lord during experiences of overwhelm. www.catholicrevivalministries.com

We are called to lead powerful lives as co-laborers with Christ in the restoration of all things. This is not something we do by our own strength, but by the empowerment of God through the Holy Spirit. Learn about the indispensable role you fill in God’s vision for the world!www.catholicrevivalministries.com

John the Baptist announced that the coming Messiah, Jesus, would “baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire” (Matthew 3:11). What is this baptism with the Holy Spirit, and what impact does it have on our lives? www.catholicrevivalministries.com

“My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” - John 10:27Jesus taught that his disciples would readily and easily hear his voice, yet many struggle to grow in intimacy with God, perceiving Him as distant or silent. This talk peels back the lies that keep us from entering into a conversational relationship with God, and invites us into a “new normal” for prayer.www.catholicrevivalministries.com