S15 E11 - Encountering Emmanuel: Intro and Week One
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🗓️ 2 December 2024
⏱️ 37 minutes
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Summary
In this week's episode, we begin our 4 part Advent study of Heather’s new book Encountering Emmanuel and focus on the “Introduction” and “Week One”. We discuss the inspiration behind the book, the fruit that comes from journaling, and the call to recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd. We also reflect on allowing Jesus to be born in our hearts, encounter our wounds, and bring light to our personal darkness.
Heather’s One Thing - Josiah Henley’s artwork for Encountering Emmanuel and the wallpapers made by our friends at Tilma
Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Heather’s updated advent worship playlist
Michelle’s One Thing - Life in the Power of the Holy Spirit with Dr. Mary Healy (S14 E15) and the Auburn win against Texas A&M
Other Resources Mentioned:
- Encountering Emmanuel Weekly Videos (sign up at the bottom of the page)
- Encountering Emmanuel Leaders Guide (free resource)
- Subscribe to our weekly newsletter
Journal Questions:
- In what ways am I transparent, but not vulnerable?
- Am I allowing Jesus to come into my heart and actually transform me?
- What is holding me back from letting “it be done according to [His] Word?”
- What parts of yourself have yet to encounter the Real Jesus?
Discussion Questions:
- Do you believe the Lord has something new to offer you this Advent?
- How are you experiencing resistance in your heart this Advent?
- When it comes to your faith, are you completing tasks or are you encountering Jesus Christ?
- How can you “wake up” from sleepwalking through life?
Quotes to Ponder:
“Awake, my soul, awake! Show thy spirit, arouse thy senses, shake off the sluggishness of that deadly heaviness that is upon thee, begin to take care for thy salvation. Let the idleness of vain imagination be put to flight, let go of sloth, hold fast to diligence” (St. Anselm of Canterbury)
Scripture for Lectio:
“I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.” (John 12:46)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Into the Deep
01:34 - Intro
02:26 - Welcome
05:32 - The Heart of Encountering Emmanuel
06:51 - Vulnerability and Openness
09:13 - Disposition of Our Hearts
11:30 - Quote to Ponder
12:21 - Coming Awake
13:40 - Personal Encounter
17:46 - The Fruit of Journaling
20:53 - Exploring Areas of Darkness
22:00 - He Comes with Power
26:17 - A Journey of Healing
29:48 - The Voice of the Shepherd
32:04 - One Things
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, friends. This episode is sponsored by Into the Deep. We talk a lot about listening to God's |
| 0:04.7 | voice on our podcast. And in order to do that, we have to tune our ears to his voice above all |
| 0:09.2 | others. And like most everything else in life, this takes practice. So the church offers us many |
| 0:14.0 | avenues for learning God's voice, and one of which is the ancient Catholic practice of Lexio Divina, |
| 0:18.6 | which is a four movement practice used by the saints, |
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| 0:30.5 | the movements of Lexio-Devina with prompting questions. The journal provides 40 pre-selected |
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| 0:38.4 | imaginative prayer and listening. Then you'll have 40 blank pages where you can choose your own |
| 0:44.1 | passages, which I think is awesome to use for the daily mass readings. If you've always wanted to |
| 0:49.0 | pray with sacred scripture but aren't sure how, or if you feel like you need a guide, this scripture |
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| 1:10.8 | So let's raise them up in God's word so that as they mature into adulthood, they recognize |
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| 1:31.8 | purchase. We hope you enjoy this episode. Hi, friends. Welcome to the Abiding Together podcast. And we are |
| 1:38.1 | delighted to be with you on this adventure. And I know that the Lord is going to do wonderful things |
| 1:43.0 | and all of our hearts. |
| 1:44.9 | The Abiding Together podcast is a place where you can find connection, rest, and encouragement |
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