The Gathering Place, a Podcast from Blessed is She

What does it actually mean to live an abundant life? 🌿

In this episode, Jenna and Beth are talking about the kind of life Jesus promises, not one of control, comfort, or perfectly executed plans, but one marked by trust, surrender, and deep awareness of God at work in the ordinary.

They explore what it looks like to move from thinking we depend on God…to actually living with radical dependence. To loosen our grip on timeline...

Join Jenna and Beth as they dive into the beautiful rhythm of following Jesus in everyday life. From moments of personal conversion to learning how our lives can witness to others, this conversation explores how intimacy with the Lord transforms not just us, but the people around us.

They reflect on the ways God invites us into deeper relationship, whether through prayer, obedience, or simply giving Him our whole hearts. They al...

This week on the podcast, Jenna + Beth are talking about what it really means to guard your heart and why staying connected to Jesus changes everything.

Inspired by Week 2 of our Lent devotional Who Do You Say That I Am? by Debbie Herbeck, we dive into Jesus’ words in Gospel of John 10: “I am the gate… I am the Good Shepherd.”If He’s the gate… what are we letting through?

From honest conversation about social media and “brain...

In this episode of Catholicism for Catholics, Alison Oertle unpacks the Mass, the Divine Liturgy.

What is it? How does one participate fully? And why does it matter?

With so many ways to pray and worship as Catholics (personal prayer, small groups, times of praise) the Church calls the liturgy the primary act of worship. It is more than attending; it is coming together as the Body of Christ, joining with the worldwide Church, and eve...

In this episode, Jenna and Beth reflect on Lent as a pilgrimage, not a performance. Together they explore what it means to “settle in” with the Lord, to pray like you would meet a friend for coffee, and to allow God to love every part of your story...even the parts you’d rather throw away.

From learning how to be still, to noticing tension in our bodies, to encountering the Father who comes to meet us in the mud, this conversat...

In this conversation, Jenna and Beth share a simple, honest look at Lent, not as something to “get right,” but as a season to let Jesus meet us right where we are.

They talk about the quiet privilege of knowing Him, why healing takes time, and how the Lord often invites us into small, gentle changes (like slowing down or learning to be still). If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by Lent, unsure what to give up, or like you’re carrying ...

Lent can so easily become about checking boxes… giving things up, adding things in, trying harder. But what if this year was less about routine and more about relationship?

In this Weekly Visit, Jenna and Steph will reflect on how to keep Jesus at the center of our Lenten practices, so fasting, prayer, and sacrifice become pathways to intimacy rather than "spiritual busywork." We’ll explore simple ways to stay rooted in lo...

Before Lent officially begins, the Church gently invites us to slow down and prepare our hearts. In this Weekly Visit, Jenna and Steph will introduce the often-overlooked season of Septuagesima: a sacred threshold that helps us transition from Ordinary Time into deeper repentance and renewal.

Together, we’ll talk about why preparation matters, how small interior shifts can make a big difference, and how God meets us before we ever “...

Are we truly hungry for God?

In Luke 6, Jesus tells us: “Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied.” But what kind of hunger is He talking about?

In this episode of Catholicism for Catholics, Alison Oertle invites us to reflect on our deepest longings and the gift of the Eucharist, where God makes Himself bread to feed His people.

Together, we explore what Scripture says about hunger and thirst for God, f...

We weren’t made to walk the Christian life by ourselves. Yet community can feel intimidating, messy, or out of reach. This week, we’ll talk honestly about the vulnerability it takes to be known, the courage it takes to try again after disappointment, and the practical steps that help us find people who share our faith, lift our hearts, and point us to Christ. Real community is possible, not because it’s perfect, but because Jesus i...

Join us for a special Author Live conversation with Debra Herbeck, author of our Lent 2026 devotional, Who Do You Say That I Am?

Debra shares the heart behind the book, her own journey of faith, and the invitation Jesus extends to each of us this Lent: to encounter Him not as an idea, but as a living Person who desires to reveal Himself to us.

We’ll talk about prayer, Scripture, and how walking intentionally through Lent can deepen o...

Life doesn’t stay the same… and thank God for that! The spiritual life isn’t about resisting change, but learning to abide in Christ through it. This week, we’ll talk about embracing the rhythms of life and faith as they unfold across the year. Whether it’s transitions we choose or ones we didn’t see coming, we’ll reflect on how to stay rooted in Jesus, adapt with peace, and recognize the fruit that each season is meant to grow in ...

Sometimes all it takes is a simple beginning again. We invite you, sister, to turn your gaze to Jesus and let Him light your path, one step at a time.

Advent can feel like a long, slow reaching toward something we cannot yet name. Then Christmas arrives and the world turns the page. What if instead of rushing on, we learned to hold the graces Advent gave us a little longer? The quiet lessons of waiting, the small practices of prayer...

What are the seven sacraments… and why do they matter so much for our life with God?

In this video, Steph Salinas walks us through the beauty, meaning, and lived reality of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church and how they root us in God’s grace, strengthen us for the journey, and draw us into deeper union with Christ and His Church.

Steph shares from her years as a Director of Religious Education, witnessing countless young p...

Advent invites us into a simple but radical question: where is God, and where am I? In the rush of holiday prep, work, relationships, and the background noise of modern life, the practice of being present with God often feels impossible. Yet the present moment is exactly where healing, courage, and peace meet us.

There is a kind of love that unsettles because it is so generous. When we truly begin to trust that God loves us — not oc...

Discover what a relationship with Mary, the Mother of God can look like.

In this episode, Jenna and Beth sit down for a deeply honest, tender conversation about prayer, healing, and the quiet work God is doing beneath the surface of our lives. They reflect on a powerful line from the Advent devotional—“Even if you’re safely in the sheepfold, there are little strongholds we’re still fiercely and foolishly protecting”—and unpack w...

We’re all waiting for something: answers, breakthrough, clarity, or a change in our lives. But what if God is already at work in the waiting? In this episode of The Gathering Place, Jenna and Beth dive into the difficulty, beauty, and purpose of waiting, sharing how the Lord is moving even when it feels like nothing is happening.

Tune in to be encouraged that every season of waiting has meaning, and in the end, it will all be worth ...

If the weight of waiting has ever felt crushing…if your desires feel delayed…if your suffering feels like, “Lord, I can’t do this anymore”, this episode is for you.In this first week of Advent, we talk honestly about the ache of longing and the places in our lives that feel heavy. But we also talk about the God who meets us there, who gives us grace for the long haul, who replaces our faint, weary hearts with “long-lasting batterie...