While many of us may become stressed out before Christmas and depressed afterwards—working hard to make the holiday perfect and burning out once it’s all “over”—the Light of the season can still shine through if we remember one thing. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz explains what it means for Christmas to be a season of hope, and reminds us that strengthen ... Show More
Jul 3
Why Is There No Marriage in Heaven?
For some, this may be the saddest part about Heaven, but it shouldn't be! Fr. Mike dives into the deeper meaning behind this teaching and explains why it's actually good news. He reminds us that Heaven isn’t a loss of love, but the fulfillment of it. In Heaven, you won’t love you ... Show More
5m 54s
Dec 2022
A Prayer for the Overwhelmed Mom at Christmas
Christmastime is a beautiful and holy time of year, causing us to pause and reflect on God’s rich love for us, soaking in all its wonders, but for the overwhelmed mom, going into this season can cause a surge of panic. As excitement and anticipation grow, so do the anxiety, frant ... Show More
7m 49s
Dec 2022
God Shows Up In Our Stories, Especially at Christmas: Danica McKellar & Matt Rawle
Whether you’ve been a Christian your whole life because you were raised in the faith, or you’re just curious about what Christianity is all about, there are many ways we can come to know God, sometimes when we’re not even looking for Him. In the Bible, the prophet Isaiah tells us ... Show More
25m 30s
Dec 2023
A Prayer to Practice Christmas Cheer All Year
This episode of Your Daily Prayer is sponsored by BetterHelp. There’s no denying that the Christmas season brings a mixture of emotions; within minutes, we can feel joy, excitement, anxiousness, irritation, and loneliness. But year after year, among the hustle and bustle, I’ve n ... Show More
5m 31s
Dec 2023
An Advent Prayer for Peace
This episode of Your Daily Prayer is sponsored by BetterHelp. This time of year can feel hectic and overwhelming. There are a million to-do lists happening at once, family schedules to be worked out, travel plans to be solidified, and more. It can be easy to fall into the tempta ... Show More
5m 55s
Dec 2023
A Prayer for Us to Believe the Lord Will Do What He Says
This episode of Your Daily Prayer is sponsored by BetterHelp. Each year as the Christmas season gets closer, my heart fills with excitement over celebrating Jesus with family and friends. The decorations, the parties, the gifts…they all occupy my mind and time. But as Christmas ... Show More
6m 33s
Dec 2023
[JESUS LISTENS MONTHLY SERIES] Songs and Prayers for Christmas with Ellie Holcomb
On this episode of Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer, we’re talking to author, singer/songwriter and multiple Dove Award winner Ellie Holcomb, who shares about the humbling experience of singing on a stage for an audience, her Christmas family traditions, and the hopes she has for ... Show More
18m 41s
Oct 2022
Moving Where God Leads, Even When It Feels Uncomfortable: Carlos and Alexa PenaVega and Michael Phillips
***Content Warning: This episode mentions eating disorders.*** Most of us can recall times in our lives where we've felt lost, confused, or unsure of how to move forward. It can be easy to shy away from these moments—to hide them and put on a smile to pretend as if our road has ... Show More
35m 46s