Expectations vs. Reality

Have you ever considered how even good things, like podcasts or audiobooks, can distract us from being fully present? In this video, Father Mike explores how constant input can keep us from experiencing God's first language: silence. Learn how break free from the noise, recognize ... Show More

Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries with Fr. Mike Schmitz! The Sorrowful Mysteries 00:00 The Holy Rosary 2:02 The Agony in the Garden 4:44 The Scourging at the Pillar 7:25 The Crowing with Thorns 10:11 The Carrying of the Cross 12:55 The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus 

Fr. Mike Schmitz shares the words of Jesus that have changed his life: “Could you not watch with me one hour?” These words have deeply shaped Fr. Mike’s life as well as the life of Blessed Fulton Sheen, who made a daily holy hour. Whether it’s a full hour or just five quiet minut ... Show More

<p>Whether you're making plans to travel, to be with friends or family, or to host people at your house in your very own neighborhood, chances are you have some expectations for how things will go. So what do you do when the day comes, the trip is lovely, the food is great and th ... Show More

When we do the “right” things, it can be easy to expect our lives to go our way. But that rarely happens. We talked to Zoe to learn how we can find God in the middle of our unmet expectations. Listen in, and then talk with your friends and LifeGroup. Get the episode 70 Conversati ... Show More

Think back to the last time that you had something go TOTALLY differently than you had pictured it in your mind. What were your feelings when things went this way? Were you disappointed? Frustrated? Resentful? Today Neil and I are talking about expectations and why Neil says they ... Show More

Almost all frustration stems from unfulfilled expectations, but how do we react when faced with disappointment? This week, Tyler Moffett reminds us through 1 Kings 19 that zeal for the Lord does not imply a shallow pursuit when everything is going smoothly, but rather an energeti ... Show More

We all have expectations for our lives and relationships. When our expectations are not met is usually when we are most disappointed, upset, angry, insert negative emotion here. So what do we do? A good place to start is to learn what realistic expectations are for your relations ... Show More

Expectations, especially unspoken, can create trouble in our lives. It leads to assumptions where we guess, sometimes wrongly, and then disappointment comes in waves. But do we know how to answer that when Jesus asks the question? - Jessica Van Roekel<br><br>SUBSCRIBE to our sist ... Show More

Expectations, especially unspoken, can create trouble in our lives. It leads to assumptions where we guess, sometimes wrongly, and then disappointment comes in waves. But do we know how to answer that when Jesus asks the question? - Jessica Van Roekel SUBSCRIBE to our sister podc ... Show More

Hey loves! In this episode, we’re diving into the classic battle of expectations vs. reality. Ever felt let down by New Year’s Eve or Halloween? Let’s chat about why these high expectations often lead to disappointment and how to adjust our mindset. We’ll also discuss how social ... Show More