The Gathering Place, a Podcast from Blessed is She

The Gathering Place, a Podcast from Blessed is She

NEW uploads Tuesdays & Fridays // Begin and end your week with Blessed is She's audio experience, The Gathering Place Podcast. We gather to talk about radically following Jesus and living a vibrantly Catholic life together. You'll also hear our weekly Q&A (live every Tuesday on YouTube!) Listen to our daily devotions here --> anchor.fm/bisdailydevo

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September 15, 2025 • 9 mins

The world feels heavy right now. There is heartache and pain and suffering, and, with that, a renewed searching. There is a people searching for answers, for clarity, for truth, for hope.

People are hungry. They're hungry for hope. They're hungry to believe. They're hungry for a life worth living for. They're hungry for a love worth dying for.

They may not know it yet, but they're hungry for Jesus.

And it's our...

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Abide in His Love: Gospel of John, Part I
From water turned into wine to lives completely transformed, the Gospel of John reminds us that Jesus still works miracles. 

In this first session discussing John 1-3, we’ll reflect on how Christ reveals His glory through signs and wonders, both in Scripture and in our own lives today. Come ready to notice the miraculous ways God is moving.

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We’re beginning a brand new journey together through the Gospel of John! This introduction session will set the stage for our time of study and prayer using Abide in His Love, Blessed is She’s meditation on John. 

Together with Jenna and Steph, we’ll discover what it really means to “abide” in Jesus; remaining with Him in the ordinary and the extraordinary, in joy and in struggle. 

Come ready to open your heart to Scripture, grow in ...

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When you're weary and worn, when prayer feels like a chore and rest seems out of reach, Jesus sees you. Join Jenna and Beth for an honest, grace-filled visit about burnout, surrender, and letting Jesus be your strength when you have none left. Let this be your invitation to exhale.

If you're running on empty—physically, emotionally, or spiritually—you’re not the only one. Where are you feeling the weight most heavily right n...

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Fear can paralyze us or push us into striving and control. This week, Beth and Steph invite you into a conversation about fear and faith, reminding us that we don’t face the unknown alone. Jesus is trustworthy. He’s with you. Let’s lean into that truth together.

What’s making your heart race lately? Is there something you’re fearing, dreading, or unsure about? Let Jesus be your peace.

Join us every Tuesday at 1pm ET in the BIS Member...

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Loneliness doesn’t always look like isolation. Sometimes it sneaks in even when we’re surrounded by others. Beth and Steph will talk about how Jesus meets us in those quiet, aching spaces and how His presence can transform our solitude into sacred stillness. 

Have you been feeling a little lonely lately...emotionally, spiritually, or physically? You’re not alone here! Share a time when Jesus met you in your loneliness (or let us pra...

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Life can feel heavy. Whether you're facing something big or just the build-up of everyday burdens. In this week's live, Jenna and Steph open up about what it means to bring our struggles to Jesus and actually let Him in. Come be reminded that you're not meant to carry it all alone.

What are you struggling with right now—big or small? Tell Him everything - Jesus sees it all. He is near.

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Mary, Martha, and Lazarus were siblings, each with their own personality, their own way of loving Jesus, and likely their own tensions. And yet, Jesus called them His friends. In this final session of the series, we’ll reflect on what it means to embrace the differences among us and to stay in relationship even when things get complicated. 

 Sisterhood isn’t about agreeing on everything, it’s about choosing to see Christ in the othe...

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Friendship is beautiful—but it’s also messy. Feelings get hurt. Expectations go unmet. We misunderstand each other. But as we’ll reflect on the life of Mary Magdalene—a woman who experienced both profound mercy and fierce loyalty—we’ll consider how grace and forgiveness can be the bridge that keeps us connected even in conflict. 


This is where real sisterhood grows: not in perfection, but in love that chooses to stay.


Is ther...

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Real friendships are rarely instant. Sometimes we assume that if it doesn’t “click” right away, it’s not meant to be—but sisterhood is often built slowly, through shared stories, laughs, and even a few awkward silences. This week, we’ll talk about letting go of the pressure for immediate depth and instead embracing the sacred rhythm of friendship that takes root over time. 

Come if you’ve been wondering how to go deeper in your rela...

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You’ve met someone at church, an event, or even in your DMs—and there's a spark of connection. But how do you go from “We should hang out” to actually building a group that lasts? In this conversation, we’ll demystify the process of starting a small group: what to say, how to plan, and most importantly, how to lead from a place of gentleness and joy. It’s not about being perfect or polished—it’s about being present.


Come if:...

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Opening your heart to others can feel uncomfortable, exposed, uncertain or vulnerable... anyone else?? 

But love is worth the risk. Join us as we talk about courageously choosing connection even when past wounds or fears try to hold us back. Has past failure discouraged you? Can you share something practical you've done that has worked to establish community? Where is the Lord inviting me to risk a “yes” in friendship?

You're...

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Hospitality isn’t just about hosting dinner—it’s a disposition of the heart. In this final visit of our June series, we’ll explore what it means to welcome the people God places in our lives with open hearts, even when it's inconvenient or challenging. We’ll talk about boundaries, vulnerability, and the holy work of making room for others.


Who in your life needs your welcome right now—and what might it look like to receive t...

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To love is to give, to pour yourself out without reservation. But how do we do that without burning out or losing ourselves in the process? In this visit, we’ll talk about how Jesus teaches us to love sacrificially, and how a woman rooted in Him can offer her life generously—and joyfully.


Come if you're feeling stretched thin and need a reminder of why your love matters. Where is God calling you to be poured out right now, a...

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Do you ever struggle to see yourself the way God sees you? In a world that is quick to critique and slow to affirm, it can be hard to live with confidence in your God-given identity. This visit is about learning to receive yourself—your story, your body, your heart—with wonder, as a gift created on purpose, for a purpose.


What parts of yourself do you find hardest to receive as a gift? What would change if you did? Come be remin...

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What does it mean that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist—not symbolically, not metaphorically, but wholly and completely? In this first session of our June series, we’ll contemplate the stunning truth of Christ’s gift of Himself in the Blessed Sacrament.

 We’ll visit and talk about what it means to be a woman who receives Him regularly, who hungers for Him, and who allows herself to be nourished and changed by Him.✨ Come if yo...

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As we close out this May series, take a quiet moment to reflect:

Who are you nurturing in faith—and who’s nurturing you? How are you nurturing those that the Lord has placed in your care either physically, emotionally or spiritually?

This week, Beth and Steph will guide us through a tender and powerful conversation about becoming spiritual mothers. Whether you have children of your own or not, God calls every woman to mother—to nurtu...

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As we settle into this week, pause and ask yourself:

What’s sustaining you right now—and is it enough to bear fruit?


Join Jenna and Steph as we explore what it looks like to be planted by streams—rooted in God’s Word, nourished by His presence, and able to bear fruit in every season, even the hard ones.


Whether you feel like you’re thriving or just barely holding on, the invitation is the same: come and be planted.

✨ What kind of fruit...

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As we enter a new week together, take a moment to consider:

Is your faith a trickle… or a spring overflowing with life?

This week, Beth and Steph will lead us in a conversation about what it means to develop a faith that overflows—not just enough for ourselves, but enough to pour out into the lives around us. When we stay rooted in Christ, His Spirit wells up within us, bringing joy, strength, and renewal.

Come ready to be stirred, st...

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As we gather for this week’s live session, we invite you to pause and reflect:

Where in your life are you feeling dry, weary, or in need of refreshment?

This week, join Jenna and Beth as we talk about what it means to get in touch with your thirst for God. Like the woman at the well, we each carry deep longings—and Jesus meets us right there, offering living water.

Come ready to be real, to reflect, and to receive.
✨ What are you t...

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