Hearing With The Heart: Conversations Over Coffee
Join us as we explore topics that invite us to live deeper our Catholic, Christian faith.
Hosts Janet Jones (Director of Faith Formation) and Bridgett Passauer (Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation, Evangelization, and Community Life), from Church of the Ascension in Virginia Beach, have incredible conversations over coffee. We invite you to grab a mug of your favorite brew and share in their stories, laughs, and connection with Jesus and each other.
Episodes
118 episodes
The Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
Ascension, Assumption.....what does it all mean? In this episode, Bridgett and Janet explore the difference between the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven and the Assumption of Mary. They discuss how Mary is viewed in Janet's previous f...
The Third Glorious Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit
Bridgett and Janet discuss the important role of the Holy Spirit and what a profound effect it had on the Church. We need to say "YES" to the leadings of the Holy Spirit so we can become all that God calls us to do!BABY STEPS: ...
The Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension
Janet and Bridgett explore the Second Glorious Mystery: The Ascension of the Lord. This mystery has a special place in our hearts, as we both have strong connections to the Church of the Ascension! This station sets the stage for ho...
He Is Risen! The First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection
He is Risen!!!! Janet and Bridgett talk about the Resurrection and how, without it, our lives as Christians have no meaning. Baby Step: Practicing living the Resurrection by small acts of kindness, generosity, compassio...
Lenten Journey: The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: Jesus Dies on the Cross
Oh, what a difference a few weeks can make. From the recording of the Fourth Station to the recording of the Fifth Station, both Janet and Bridgett have had significant changes in their lives. This Fifth Station: Jesus Dies on...
Lenten Journey: The Fourth Station - Carrying the Cross
The journey of the Sorrowful Mysteries continues with the Carrying of the Cross. This Fourth Station is Jesus carrying His Cross. We are told by Jesus, "...whoever does not take up the cross and follow me is not worthy of me" (Matth...
Lenten Journey with the Sorrowful Mysteries: The Crowning of Thorns
Janet and Bridgett share the ironies associated with Jesus' being hailed as a king by the Roman soldiers. The Crown of Thorns that most of us recognize may not have been what was actually placed on Jesus' head. Jesus is confident in...
Lenten Journey with the Sorrowful Mysteries: The Scourging at the Pillar
This was a challenging episode to research and record. The world has, in many ways, desensitized itself to violence. We watch movies, play video games, take a momentary pause when we hear about another mass shooting, and, when we th...
CORRECTED: Lenten Journey: The Agony in the Garden
Janet and Bridgett begin the journey through the Sorrowful Mysteries with the realization that, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus truly had a choice. We sometimes lose sight of His humanity and the real struggle and anguish He experience...
Lent 2026: An Introduction to Living the Sorrowful Mysteries
Bridgett and Janet introduce the 2026 Lenten series Living our Sorrowful Mysteries. As our Lenten journey has prayer, almsgiving, and fasting as a traditional part of the Catholic/Christian experience, the Sorrowful Mysteries become more ...
The Practice of the Presence of God: Part Four It's All for God's
Janet and Bridgett finish the final five letters of The Practice of the Presence of God. What Brother Lawrence emphasizes is that offering our suffering to God and, even praising Him for it, makes the suffering we face more ...
Brother Lawrence Shares His Thoughts Part 3 of Practicing the Presence of God
This week, Bridgett and Janet share their reactions and insights to letters 5-10 of The Practice of the Presence of God. The relationships in our lives deepen and become more lasting when we choose to spend time together an...
Brother Lawrence's Journey to the Practice of the Presence of God
Janet and Bridgett begin exploring the first four of the fourteen letters included in The Practice of the Presence of God. Brother Lawrence's life, like ours many times, was not easy. For him, journeying with the Lord at al...
Can I Really Pray without Ceasing? Part 1 (Brother Lawrence)
The Practice of the Presence of God is a short but powerful book that tells of how Brother Lawrence (c. 1614 - 1691) lived a life in the presence of God. Janet and Bridgett begin to unpack what this really meant for Brother ...
Revisiting Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy
Life changes, and so does how we need to look at it. This week, Bridgett and Janet explore how the changes in their lives have allowed them to reexamine what it means to Slow Down to the Speed of Joy. Using Matthew Kel...
2026 Words of the Year!!!
Bridgett and Janet welcome in 2026 by exploring their words from last year, Open and Enough, respectively. They also share what their words will be for this year. Join them and ask the Lord to reveal what your word should be for 202...
Merry Christmas 2025: Which Nativity Character Do You Relate To Most?
As a Christmas bonus, Janet and Bridgett explore which of the Nativity "characters" they each relate to the most. It's a fun practice Janet started in her journey with those seeking initiation into the Catholic Church. Enjoy listeni...
Advent 2025 Week 3: The Four Foundations of the Incarnation
Janet and Bridgett explore the Catechism of the Catholic Church's explanation of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Knowing why Jesus came into the world helps all of us understand what Christmas is all about. God's love for ...
Advent 2025 Week 2: What if Jesus Never Came?
Have you ever really taken the time to think about what our world would be like if Jesus had never been born? Janet and Bridgett take some time this week to ponder that very thought and then ask you to do the same as the Baby Step for thi...
Advent 2025 Week 1: Keeping Christ in Christmas
Janet and Bridgett start this Advent season by discussing how we may or may not be keeping Christ in Christmas. With all the secular attractions and busyness of the season, we can lose sight of the real reason for the season. Join t...
What's with all those numbers in the Bible?
Janet and Bridgett take a look at what all those numbers in the Bible actually symbolize. From the number one to the number one thousand, certain numbers carry different Biblical meanings than you might think. Enjoy this informative...
The Other Side of the Beatitudes: THE WOES!
Janet and Bridgett finish their discussion on the Beatitudes by talking about the 'Woes' mentioned in Luke and Matthew's Gospels. The Beatitudes have shown us that we are called to do more than live by the letter of the law. We are ...
Blessed are Those who are Persecuted for Righteousness Sake, for Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven
Jesus saved a very challenging one for last. Janet and Bridgett explore how Jesus demonstrated for us how we can fully live our faith, which may lead to persecution. We may have some tough choices to make as believers in God. ...
Blessed are the Peacemakers, for They Shall be Called Sons of God
Bridgett and Janet discuss what it means to be a peacemaker in our world today. Jesus, as with all the Beautitudes, is the ultimate example of what a peacemaker is. They share how synodality is a way to approach being a peacemaker b...