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S14 E10 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 5: Scholarship)

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Heather Kim reveals the three R's God showed her in prayer: renew, restore, and reveal.
The episode begins with an ad for Krista McAuliffe Academy School of Arts and Sciences, followed by the hosts welcoming listeners and providing a podcast schedule update. Heather Kim opens the discussion by reflecting on her Lenten journey, sharing three R's from her prayer time: renew, restore, and reveal, and mentioning how reading the Narnia Chronicles brought her delight. Michelle Benzinger talks about the theme of refinement during Lent, describing it as a rough but growing experience, and humorously notes putting herself to bed early due to stress. Sister Miriam James-Heidland shares that her Lent started early, emphasizing a desire for continual growth. The hosts then introduce the episode's theme based on Mother Mary Francis's reflection 'Scholarship,' which discusses the effort, suffering, and humility involved in learning. Michelle connects this to learning spiritual ABCs and dealing with fear, while Heather relates it to layers of refinement and simplicity. Sister Miriam expands on how true learning comes from suffering in communion, using examples from religious life and marriage, and addresses shame around not knowing. Michelle shares a personal story about feeling overwhelmed by a potential family move, triggered by her daughter's orthodontist bill, and reflects on a belief that she must figure things out alone. The hosts discuss how this relates to trusting God's ease and provision, referencing a scene from 'The Chosen' where Mary Magdalene doubts herself. They explore Mother Mary Francis's points on recognizing limitations and avoiding negative thought patterns, with Michelle highlighting a section on complaining as wounding God's heart. Sister Miriam shares Father Justin Brady's definition of piety as tender affection toward the Lord, emphasizing reverence and devotion. The episode concludes with a quote from Mother Mary Francis on renewing one another through humility, and each host shares a 'one thing': Heather recommends Sarah Kroger's new song 'No Filter,' Michelle mentions a flower seed nursery in Washington, and Sister Miriam praises Heather's Lenten playlist. The hosts encourage listeners to support the podcast through donations and engage via social media.

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A daughter's question about braces leads to a reflection on overwhelm, self-reliance and ease with the Father.

A possible move becomes too much to think through when the speaker's daughter asks what will happen to her braces, already paid for in full. Houses and schools are larger decisions, but this one question catches her at the point where worry turns into shutdown.

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When a small moving detail sends you spiraling, this conversation may feel familiar.

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