Inspirational Podcast - Catholic & Christian
Join Karen Dwyer, speaker, teacher & author of four books on Joy. Listen for 15 minutes per week. It will be life-changing!
Join Karen Dwyer, speaker, teacher & author of four books on Joy. Listen for 15 minutes per week. It will be life-changing!
When we wonder where God is in our lives, families, or communities, the Book of Esther reminds us that God never abandons us. He is faithful. If you have never studied Esther before, now it’s a good time to start. Esther is about trusting in God, interceding in prayer, and receiving the strength to stand firm amid life's challenges. It is about gentle leadership and discernment from God in difficult times.
Most importantly, Esther is a dramatic story of how God can bring reversals in situations, circumstances, and relationships for you and your family. In Esther's case, 15 reversals in circumstances and relationships brought joy and consolation to God's people, resulting in the annual Jewish celebration of the Feast of Purim. Esther is a book of faith, hope, and joy that will speak to you today.
Join us for LENT 2024 and consider starting a Cup of JOY small group study accompanying this podcast. You would meet with friends for one hour weekly over coffee for eight weeks, and Karen will send you the free commentary and discussion materials each week. Sign up on the tab Cup of JOY or click below.
Each of the bookmarks is labeled by the Episode File Name and Number. They are from my book, Esther For Such a Time as This: Prayer, Reversals, & JOY and are attached free for listeners of this podcast.
Do you need more JOY in your life? Could you use help to stand firm against fear, anxiety, and worry? Join the podcast today and discover how you are made for JOY, the source of true JOY, what the armor of God is, and how to put on the armor of God to protect yourself from lies and deception.
Consider starting a Cup of JOY small group study accompanying this podcast. You would meet with friends for one hour weekly over coffee for eight weeks. Karen will send you the free commentary and discussion materials each week. Sign up on the tab Cup of JOY or click below.
Join this Joy-filled journey of faith. You will meet Zechariah, Elizabeth, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Joseph, John the Baptist, the Angels, the Shepherds, Simeon, Anna, and the Magi as you travel with them and partake in the most meaningful events in their lives. You will discover three pairs of events related to Jesus’ coming, including two annunciations, two births, and two circumcisions. You will pray the four great prayers or canticles of the Church, including, Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1: 46-55), Zechariah’s Benedictus (Luke 1:67-79), the Angels’ Gloria (Luke 2:14) and Simeon’s Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:29-32). This journey will take you back 2000 years to some amazing places. You you will find new JOY in this blessed season as the Holy Spirit leads you to the new King who will be born in a manger.I (Image: Zechariah & Gabriel in the Temple)
Each of the bookmarks is labeled by the Episode File Name and Number. They are from my book, The JOY of Advent: Journey with the People, Events and Prayers and are attached free for listeners of this podcast.
Do you have messy situations in your life? The Book Nehemiah will remind you of God’s presence and power to transform brokenness and disappointment. You can overcome the fear and discouragement. Join our podcast and allow Nehemiah to teach you to walk with God in new hope and joy. For Nehemiah #1, click here. Why not consider starting a weekly CUP of JOY small group to grow in hope and JOY with others? It's free! Scroll down for the Bookmarks and Podcasts.
Each of the bookmarks is labeled by the Episode File Name and Number. They are from my book, Nehemiah: Rebuilding Hope & JOY, and are free for listeners of this podcast.
Choose a podcast series and form a small group to listen to a weekly podcast and meet for one hour over coffee for discussion. I will send you the discussion questions and format. Click Here: Cup of JOY Women.
Each of the bookmarks is labeled by the Episode File Name and Number. They are from my book, WRAP Yourself in JOY and are attached free for listeners of this podcast.
Do you need more joy in your life? Who doesn’t? It seems everyone is seeking more joy, yet it is often elusive. Every day we face challenges to our joy, but they can be overcome. WRAP Yourself in JOY is an inspirational podcast that will help you live a life filled with abundant joy and tackle the challenges we all face in a changing world. Invite a friend to listen to the podcast and then together study Karen's book WRAP Yourself in JOY. The podcast coincides with each chapter of the book.
Join the journey and discover how to:
In your quest for true joy, you will not be disappointed!
This is a serial podcast, which means that each episode builds on the previous one. You can still listen to the newest podcast every Tuesday, but you will grow in your Search for True JOY most if you listen to this series of podcasts starting with 101. See below for handouts and show notes.
I release a new WRAP Yourself in JOY Podcast every week. For notifications, please add your email address to my "subscribe list" or "like me" on Facebook. For information on starting a weekly study group accompanying each podcast, click on Cup of JOY Women. Click below to go to my books on JOY.