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The Providence Podcast
by God Space Community; Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky
Providence Podcast, from the Sisters of Divine Providence, is a welcoming space where faith meets real life.Each week, women bring their voices and perspectives to scripture, exploring how ancient stories speak to the questions, joys, struggles, relationships, and hopes of our lives today. Through scripture reflection, contemplative practices, and honest conversations, we explore Catholic faith and spirituality, justice, belonging, and the places where God meets us in ordinary life.Rooted in the Catholic tradition and open to seekers of all kinds, Providence Podcast is for people who love
Episodes
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When Hope Is Hard to Find
What do we do when we need hope but can't seem to find it? In this episode of Providence Podcast, we reflect on Paul's words about “endurance in hope” and explore the surprising ways hope can grow through life's struggles. Through prayer, mindfulness, and the gift of community, we discover that...
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Many Are Called, All Are Chosen
What does it mean to be properly “dressed” for God’s banquet? In this reflection on Matthew 22, Sr. Alice Gerdeman explores Jesus’ strange and challenging parable of the wedding banquet—and the surprising idea that the “wedding garment” might be something God gives us to wear. Drawing on a…
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Surrendering the Vineyard
What if peace doesn’t come from thinking positive thoughts, but from surrendering all that’s within us to God? Philippians 4 invites us to focus on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and gracious. But when we’re anxious, angry, sad, or afraid, simply “thinking positive” can feel more…
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Does Your Yes Mean Yes?
Have you ever said yes when you really meant no? In this week’s Gospel, Jesus tells a story about two brothers: one says no to his father but eventually does what he asks, while the other says yes but doesn’t follow through. So which one actually did his father’s will? This Gospel gets us…
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Why Does God’s Generosity Bother Us?
Why does God’s generosity sometimes bother us? Isaiah reminds us that God’s thoughts are not our thoughts and God’s ways are not our ways. Then Jesus gives us the wonderfully uncomfortable story of workers in a vineyard who all receive the same wage—even though some worked all day and others...
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What Kind of Anger Are You Nourishing? | Providence Podcast
What kind of anger are you nourishing? In this week’s readings, Sirach offers a striking image: “the sinner hugs” wrath and anger tightly. But not all anger is destructive. Sometimes anger wakes us up, moves us toward justice, gives us courage, or helps us speak up for ourselves and others. Other...
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Do We Owe Each Other Love?
Do we really owe each other love?Paul’s words in Romans stopped me in my tracks this week: “Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another.” I usually think of love as a gift we freely give, not an obligation. So what does it mean to say that we owe love to one another?In this episode of the...
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What If More Isn’t Better? | Renewal, Resistance & Real Life
What if more isn’t better? We live surrounded by messages telling us what we should want: more success, more beauty, more wealth, more achievement, more recognition. And yet, the pressure to have it all can leave us exhausted—and wondering what really matters. In this reflection, we'll explore...
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Who Do You Say That I Am? | Know God, Know Yourself
“Who do you say that I am?” Jesus asks this vulnerable question of his friends—and as we begin Season 6 of the Providence Podcast, we’re going to sit with it together. Who is Christ for you? Who is God for you? And what happens when the answer isn't clear? Our faith can move through seasons of...
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The Women Who Ran Toward Resurrection | Summer Sabbath | Providence Podcast
The women who came to Jesus' tomb were fearful, yet overjoyed—and they went anyway. In this Summer Sabbath episode of the Providence Podcast, we reflect on Matthew's Resurrection account and the courageous love of the first witnesses to Easter. Together we explore fear and joy, faithful action…
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In God, There Is Room, Summer Sabbath Series
Summer Sabbath Series: Do you ever feel like you don't quite fit in? In this reflection on John 14:1–3, Jesus' promise that "there are many dwelling places" becomes an invitation to discover that our deepest belonging is found in God. Together we explore what it means to belong to ourselves, to…
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Finding Peace in the Unknown | Pentecost, Peace, & Courage, Summer Sabbath Series
As part of our Summer Sabbath Series, we're revisiting one of our favorite conversations from the Providence Podcast. In this episode, Sister Alice and Leslie reflect on Pentecost, peace, fear, and the quiet courage that comes from trusting God's presence. If this season has left you feeling...
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Afraid of Choosing Wrong? Summer Sabbath Series
Are you afraid of making the wrong decision? Wondering how to discern God's will when you're facing two good choices? This Christian reflection explores discernment, trusting God, and finding peace in life's difficult decisions... Maybe you're discerning a career change, a relationship, a move…
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The Seeds We Scatter: Trusting God with the Harvest | Summer Sabbath Series
What if your life is planting seeds you'll never fully see grow?In this Summer Sabbath Series episode of the Providence Podcast, we share a reflection from Sr. Mary Carol Henggeler, CDP, one of the Sisters of Divine Providence celebrating her Jubilee of religious life. Drawing on Jesus' Parable…
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Trusting God When the Way Isn't Clear, Summer Sabbath Series
Sometimes following God doesn't feel peaceful or certain. Sometimes it feels like taking the next step without knowing where the road will lead. In this Summer Sabbath episode, revisit a contemplative conversation with three Sisters of Divine Providence as we pray with Joseph's story in Matthew's...
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There's Plenty of Room on the Lampstand -- Summer Sabbath Series
Jesus calls us the salt of the earth and the light of the world—but what if you've never quite believed those words were meant for you? In this Summer Sabbath Series episode, we revisit Matthew 5:13–16 and reflect on what it means to be salt and light in a world that often dims people's dignity....
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Beyond Worthiness: God's Invitation to Go Deeper | A Conversation with Providence Associates
We have some new content for you! In this episode of the Providence Podcast, Sister Leslie is joined by two younger Providence Associates to reflect on a challenging Gospel passage from Matthew. Jesus' words about being "worthy" can stir up questions about whether we're enough, whether we're…
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It Is Too Little: When God Invites Us Into More -- Summer Sabbath Series
Summer gives us a chance to slow down and listen again. In this Summer Sabbath Series episode, we revisit a reflection on Isaiah's surprising claim that being God's servant is "too little." Together, we'll explore what it means to move beyond simply doing God's work and into a deeper relationship...
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What Are You Truly Hungry For? -- Summer Sabbath Series
As part of our Summer Sabbath Series, we're revisiting a conversation that asks a timeless question: What are you truly hungry for? Originally recorded during Lent, this reflection explores spiritual hunger, simplicity, trust, and the ways God meets us in every season of life. Join Sister Leslie,...
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Being God's Beloved -- Summer Sabbath Series
As we move into summer, we’re revisiting a few conversations from this past year that still feel especially meaningful. This is our Summer Sabbath Series—a space to return to what matters, to breathe a little, and to listen again with fresh ears.Reflecting back on this episode, it’s important to...
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Not to Condemn the World: A God Who Accompanies
What does it mean to follow a God who accompanies rather than condemns? In this Trinity Sunday reflection, we explore one of the Gospel’s most familiar passages — “For God so loved the world…” — and wrestle with the tension between God’s love and the ways Christians sometimes respond to the world...
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Walking Forward Afraid -- Pentecost, Peace, & Courage
In this Pentecost conversation from the Providence Podcast, Leslie and Sister Alice reflect on fear, courage, peace, and the presence of the Holy Spirit in our everyday lives. Together they explore what it means to “walk forward afraid”—to keep moving even when uncertainty and fear are still...
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From Followers to Leaders: The Feast of the Ascension
The Feast of the Ascension can feel like a story of goodbye — Jesus disappearing into the clouds while the disciples stand staring into the sky. But maybe the Ascension is really a story about transition. In this episode, we reflect on what it means for the disciples to move from followers to...
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A Reason for Your Hope
What is the reason for your hope—especially when life feels uncertain, heavy, or just plain hard?In this episode, we explore the difference between optimism and true hope. Drawing from Catholic teaching, lived experience, and insights from Brené Brown, this reflection invites us to reconsider…
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In God, There Is Room
Feeling like you don’t belong? This Gospel reflection on John 14 reminds us: in God, there is room for you.In this Christian podcast episode, we reflect on Jesus’ words: “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.” What if that promise isn’t just about heaven—but about your life right...
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You Can't Hack Holiness
Are there shortcuts to the spiritual life—or are we all just hoping for an easier way? In a world full of “life hacks” and quick fixes, it’s tempting to think we can speed up our journey of faith. But what if real spiritual growth doesn’t work like that? In this episode, we explore why you can’t...
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From Slow Hearts to Burning Ones Recognizing Christ on the Road to Emmaus
Have you ever felt close to God one day… and distant the next? Why does your heart sometimes burn with faith—and other times feel slow, distracted, or numb? In this reflection on the Road to Emmaus, we explore what it means to recognize God’s presence in everyday life. The disciples walked with...
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Finding God in Uncertainty: Faith and Doubt on the Second Sunday of Easter
On this Second Sunday of Easter, we'll reflect on Doubting Thomas and discover how we can have doubt and faith at the same time. Our honest meditation will explore how uncertainty, anxiety, and questioning can become openings for God’s grace, inviting us into a slow, transformative encounter with...
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Don’t Be Afraid—Go: The Women Who Ran Toward Resurrection
In this Easter podcast episode, we reflect on the Resurrection account from Matthew’s Gospel, focusing on the women at the tomb who were “fearful, yet overjoyed.” What does it mean to trust God and move forward in love, even when we’re afraid? Through personal stories and spiritual insight, we...
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Keeping It Real with God A Holy Week Lament
A Holy Week reflection on Jesus’ cry from the cross and the power of lament. As we enter the Passion, we’re invited to bring our whole selves before God—raw, honest, and real—trusting that even in suffering, God is near. by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at...
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Holding Grief in a Holy Space
You don’t have to avoid your grief to have faith. God meets you in it. Lent invites us to face what we often try to avoid—grief, loss, and uncertainty. In the Gospel story of the raising of Lazarus, we see that even those closest to Jesus experience sorrow, anger, and doubt. “If only…” is a…
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Beyond Appearances: How God Sees the Heart (and How We Can Too)
We live in a world full of images—perfect photos, curated posts, and the constant pressure to keep up appearances. But Scripture reminds us of something deeper: people see the appearance, but God looks into the heart (1 Samuel 16:7). In this reflection, we explore how easy it is to get caught up…
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From Complaining to Contemplation: Finding Living Water When Faith Feels Dry
Have you ever wondered, “Is God even here?” Come along in this reflection as we talk about spiritual dryness, disappointment, and the quiet seasons when God feels silent. Inspired by the Israelites in Exodus and Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman in the Gospel of John, we explore the...
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Go Forth: The Call Beyond Comfort | 2nd Sunday of Lent Reflection
On this 2nd Sunday of Lent, we hear God’s words to Abram in Genesis: “Go forth.” Leave what is familiar. Step into the unknown. Trust the promise. Abram makes it look simple. But if we’re honest, following God’s call rarely feels easy. In this episode, we reflect on the tension between comfort…
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What Are You Hungry for this Lent?
On the First Sunday of Lent, Sister Leslie is joined by Sisters Judy and Alice for a thoughtful Lenten reflection on the Gospel of Matthew and the Temptation of Jesus in the desert. Together, they explore spiritual hunger, power, fasting, and what it means to be led by the Spirit — even into...
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Afraid of Choosing Wrong? God Walks with You Through Every Decision
Afraid of making the wrong choice? Whether decisions feelbig or small, fear can make us freeze—or rush into the first option that feels safe. In this reflection, we explore how God walks with us through every decision, offering practical guidance and reassurance that most choices can bechanged…
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There's Plenty of Room on the Lampstand
Jesus calls us the salt of the earth and the light of the world — words meant to affirm our goodness and invite us to shine. But what if shining doesn’t come easily, or doesn’t feel safe for everyone? In this episode, we reflect on salt and light as a shared, communal calling, and on our...
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Spiritually Exhausted? Finding God in Overwhelming Times
Many of us are feeling spiritually worn down. The world feels heavy, the news is relentless, and even prayer can feel distracted, dry, or out of reach. In this reflection on the Sunday readings, we sit honestly with that exhaustion and return to a simple but challenging invitation from Scripture:...
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United in Heart, Not Always in Mind
In a time when division feels louder than ever, this reflection asks whether unity is really about thinking alike — or about choosing love, listening, and shared purpose. Drawing from Scripture, community life, and the realities of our political moment, we'll reflect together on what it means to...
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It Is Too Little: When God Invites Us into More
God tells Isaiah, “It is too little for you to be my servant.” That single line opens a powerful question for our own lives. In this Ordinary Time reflection, we explore the call to be a light—not by striving or performing, but by allowing God’s light to shine through us. This is an invitation…
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Being God's Beloved
Do you really know that you’re God’s beloved? In this episode, we reflect on Jesus’s baptism and that unforgettable moment when God’s voice says, “You are my beloved.” That love isn’t just for Jesus—it’s for us too. When we let God’s love sink in, it brings peace, courage, and a bigger heart for...
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A Star for Everyone: Epiphany, the Magi, and Our Call to Belong to Each Other
This Epiphany Gospel reflection looks beyond the familiardetails of the nativity to uncover a deeper truth: Jesus is born into a divided world to draw all people together. Reflecting on the Epiphany story in Matthew, we’ll reflect on how the magi reveal God’s wide embrace—and how we are called to...
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Feast of the Holy Family | Trusting God’s Call in Uncertain Times
This Feast of the Holy Family podcast offers a gentle, contemplative reflection on Matthew’s Gospel and the story of Joseph’s dreams, courage, and trust in God amid uncertainty. Three Sisters of Divine Providence pray with this lesser-seen side of the Christmas story—one marked by fear, flight…
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Emmanuel, God with Us | Fourth Week of Advent Gospel Meditation
This Fourth Week of Advent, pause with the Gospel of Matthew and enter a contemplative prayer centered on Joseph, Mary, and the coming of Emmanuel. A short, sacred reflection to help you listen for God and prepare for the joyof Christmas. by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP Sign up to receive our weekly...
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Joy That Finds You, A Gaudete Sunday Guided Prayer with Isaiah, Advent Week 3
On this Gaudete Sunday, we pause in the middle of Advent to rediscover joy — even in the places of our lives that feel dry or overwhelmed. Today’s guided Lectio Divina uses Isaiah 35 to remind us that God comes close to strengthen, heal, and lift us up. Join Sister Leslie for a calm, prayerful...
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Advent Prayer Meditation, Romans 15, Guided Lectio Divina for Hope, Providence Podcast Week 2
This week on the Providence Podcast, join Sister Leslie for a peaceful guided Lectio Divina focused on Romans 15. Step into a space of quiet reflection, prayer, and hope as we journey through the season of Advent together. Whether you’re looking to deepen your prayer life, find a moment of calm…
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Waiting in Joyful Hope | Advent Reflection on Trust, Longing, and God’s Presence, Providence Podcast Bonus Episode
In this episode, we explore the quiet, tender work of waiting in joyful hope—a deeply human and deeply spiritual posture. Through the lens of Advent, we reflect on what it means to wait with longing, to trust in God’s timing, and to find hope not by escaping struggle, but by moving through it…
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Let Us Walk in the Light of God, Advent Week 1
To enter this lovely Advent Season of waiting in joyful hope, we're going to mix it up a little on the podcast. Rather than the usual reflection, I’ll offer a guided prayer, a simple reflection on a Scripture passage. I'll share a few of my thoughts and also leave a space of silence for your...
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Christ the King in an Age of No Kings
I wonder if this feast of Christ the King is as much about Christ’s leadership as it is about our call to serve. As Christ’s disciples, we use our gifts in the service of mission and, like Christ, we use any power we have to serve people. by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP Here’s a link to Dr. Brené...
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All Bad Things Come to an End
God is with us however we are — when we feel like quitting or when we persevere, when we feel happy or just way less sad. If the world is ending, God is in that, and if it’s not but it just feels pretty desolate, God’s with us in that too. However we find ourselves these days, I hope we can turn...
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Providence Podcast, from the Sisters of Divine Providence, is a welcoming space where faith meets real life.Each week, women bring their voices and perspectives to scripture, exploring how ancient stories speak to the questions, joys, struggles, relationships, and hopes of our lives today. Through scripture reflection, contemplative practices, and honest conversations, we explore Catholic faith and spirituality, justice, belonging, and the places where God meets us in ordinary life.Rooted in the Catholic tradition and open to seekers of all kinds, Providence Podcast is for people who love
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