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
45 episodes since 2023
Summer with the Saints: Wrap Up!
Janet is back with Bridgett to recap the Summer with the Saints series! Season 2 of the podcast will kick off on September 19, 2024.Books
September 12, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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22:35
Summer with the Saints: Let Me, Let You
Bridgett is once again joined by guest Jeanine Breault (St Ignatius episode), who challenges us to say to God, "Let me, let you." Listen in to learn how to apply some of St Ignatius' tea...
September 05, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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42:10
Summer with the Saints - St. Alberto Hurtado, SJ
Bridgett is joined by Catalina Ortega, Ascension's Social Justice Minister. Catalina shares her connection to St Alberto Hurtado, a Jesuit and the Patron Saint of Chile, and his importance in Chilean Catholic culture.Resources:
August 29, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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25:16
Summer with the Saints - Eucharistic Prayer 1
Join Bridgett and special guest Joanne Webb as they explore the saints included in Eucharistic Prayer 1. A way to enhance your understanding of the Mass and the Saints.Resource
August 22, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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12:48
Summer with the Saints: Saint Jude
Join Bridgett and her special guest, parishioner Luz Igana. They discuss St Jude, his significance in Filipino culture, and his presence in Luz's life.ResourcesVideos
August 15, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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24:42
Summer with the Saints: St. Ignatius of Loyola
Join Bridgett and her special guest, Jeanine Breault, for an exploration of St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits.Resources:VideosWho is Ignatius of...
August 01, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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34:30
Summer with the Saints: Sister Thea Bowman
Join Janet and her guest, Nicole Drummond (Director of Religious Education and Youth Minister at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Norfolk), as they uncover the strength of a modern-day servant of God, Sister Thea Bowma...
July 25, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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27:08
Summer with the Saints: St Francis de Sales
Join Bridgett and Janet as they discuss St. Francis de Sales, including his understanding of the importance of the laity, which built an early foundation for Vatican II. Resources:
July 18, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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26:05
Summer with the Saints: St Catherine of Siena
Bridgett and Janet share their connections to St Catherine of Siena, especially after their travels to Italy earlier this year. Resources:Video Recommendations...
July 11, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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31:30
Summer with the Saints: St Francis of Assisi
Bridgett is joined by Travis Rogers, Ascension's Youth Minister, for a conversation about St Francis of Assisi and their connections to this popular saint, including the Secular Franciscan Order.Resources:Video Recomm...
June 27, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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27:26
Summer With The Saints: St Therese of Lisieux
Janet & Bridgett continue their summer series with one of Janet's favorite saints, St Therese of Lisieux. They discuss her life and experiences and uncover what it means to be a Doctor of the Church.Resources:Vide...
June 20, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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29:03
Summer with the Saints: St Joseph
Join Bridgett and Janet in their discussion of one of their favorite saints: St Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. Can you even imagine parenting the Son of God? Resources:Catechism of the Catholic Church (
June 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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19:06
Summer with the Saints: Mother Mary
Janet and Bridgett start the summer season with the ultimate saint: Mother Mary. She said "yes" and we will never be the same!Resources:Cate...
June 06, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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17:46
Summer with the Saints: Not Perfection, Just Connection
Welcome to the summer edition of Hearing with the Heart! Bridgett and Janet unveil their summer plan and kick it off with a discussion of Sainthood and how we are all connected.Resources:
May 30, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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24:22
JTB Chapters 6 & 7: The Bridal Mysteries
In the final 2 chapters of Jesus the Bridegroom, Janet and Bridgett consider the relationship between the cleansing of Baptism and the bridal mysteries.Resources:
May 23, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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35:58
JTB Chapter 5: The End of Time
Jesus is the Bridegroom, but what does that mean for us after the wedding (crucifixion)? Join Bridgett and Janet as they discuss Chapter 5, Jewish marriage traditions, and the End of Times.Resources:
May 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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31:27
JTB Chapter 4: Wedding Day
If Jesus is the Bridegroom, when is his wedding? Janet and Bridgett discuss Chapter 4 of Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre.Resources:
May 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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32:05
JTB Chapter 3: The Bride at the Well
If Jesus is the Bridegroom, then who is the Bride? Listen in as Janet and Bridgett discuss Chapter 3 in Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told.Resources:
May 02, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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29:09
JTB Chapter 2: It's All About the Bridegroom
Have you ever thought of the Last Supper as Jesus' wedding banquet? Listen in as Bridgett and Janet discuss John the Baptist, Jesus' role at the Wedding at Cana, and the Last Supper as they discover Chapter 2 of Jesus the Bridegroom: The Gr...
April 25, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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27:42
Chapter 1: Jesus the Bridegroom
Bridgett and Janet introduce the book Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Every Told by Brant Pitre and the covenant relationship God has with us.Resources:
April 18, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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31:44
Easter: He is Risen!
Have you attended an Easter Vigil Mass? Walk with Janet and Bridgett through the symbolism of "the mother of all holy vigils" (St Augustine) and the joy and celebration of Easter.Resources:
March 28, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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31:09
Holy Week: From Jerusalem to the Cross
The journey we take with Jesus during Holy Week leads us to the pinnacle moment of our Catholic faith. Janet and Bridgett walk with us through the scriptures from Jesus' jubilant (but humble) entrance in Jerusalem to his death on the cross.
March 21, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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43:26
Fifth Sunday of Lent: A Grain of Wheat Must Die
Our Catholic faith teaches us to deny ourselves - a counter-cultural idea for our modern world. Janet & Bridgett discuss how the concept of dying to self can lead to spiritual fulfillment and make space for all that God has in store for our...
March 14, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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31:06