It's that time of year again.... We are preparing for Christmas and there is so much temptation to lose our focus and see the Advent season zoom by with more memories of stress than peace and rest. Check out today's episode and consider joining me and hundreds of other women this Advent in the 2023 Enter His Rest Immanuel Advent Prayer Experience. This totally FREE prayer 28 day prayer challenge includes daily audio or written meditations to help you practice BEing with God this season in prayer. Let prayer become a way to practice BEING instead of DOING this season! Click here to sign up! Also, be sure to follow @twoheartsforher on Instagram to get daily support on your journey of faith and transformation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

Tune in to hear from Two Heart's for HER's new marketing and creative partner Jacie Jimenez. Jacie has been a dear friend of mine for 15 years, journeying with me in life and faith, while also receiving deep healing through encountering the love of God in inner healing prayer. She deeply understands our mission to help people recognize that the journey of holiness is a journey of healing! As we learn to walk with the Lord, hear His voice, and open our wounded hearts to His love, we will begin to see transformation in every area of our lives! Click here to check out our 2023 Advent Prayer Challenge and ALL the other ways your life can be blessed through offerings from Two Hearts for HER - including FREE downloads, teaching webinars, and ways you can receive individual or group coaching and counseling. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

Check out today's episode to receive four ACTIONABLE KEYS to deeper transformation in your life! FREE Download of notes and prayers mentioned in this episode here. Check out HER Transformation Membership and get your 14 day FREE TRIAL here. Follow me on instagram @TwoHeartsforHER --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

It was in a season of perceived failure, when I would usually respond by hustling and working harder to PROVE MY WORTH, the Lord taught me how to REST. This season became a springboard for the inner healing prayer work that I now incorporate into my counseling practice and healing ministry. I hope this episode inspires you to look for the blessing on the other side of each trial the Lord allows you to experience in your life. FREE Truths Vs. Lies pdf download, created by Fr. Ignatius Mazanowski. Be sure to check out the other episodes # 29 and #30 that Fr. Ignatius and I did together on healing and forgiveness. =) Dont forget to follow me on Instagram @TwoHeartsforHER --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

FIRST FALL HER Transformation group FREE! Register here! From the Garden of Eden to your own life today, this battle with shame, fear, and control is one we ALL FACE! We tend to be more aware of a particular struggle with one of these 3 beasts, but they are all connected. God has a plan to set you free in all these areas if you will invite Him into that process. He knows you and loves you unconditionally in the midst of your often messy story! Invite Him in! YOU WON'T REGRET IT! Sign up for the FREE HER Transformation Weekend Challenge Webinar and check out this fall's online HER Transformation group and individual coaching opportunities here: https://linktr.ee/twoheartsforher --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

Why does it feel like God answers some prayers for miracles and not others? Sometimes it feels like some people have a life full of suffering, while others “seem” to escape major suffering in their lives. Being that I (Karen) am someone who works in healing ministry and believes that God longs to heal the brokenness in his children’s lives, I also struggle when I see faithful people praying for a miracle that doesn’t end up coming. I know God is not some sort of genie that answers our wishes, but we know that a big part of Jesus’ ministry on earth was geared toward healing. So there is a lot of mystery in this age old question so many of us face. In today’s episode we talk about this struggle and how we can continue to press into the goodness of God in the midst of suffering and recognize how much of God’s most beautiful work is accomplished through the suffering He allows in our lives. Amber VanVickle’s published articles: https://www.ncregister.com/blog/a-mother-finds-love-at-the-foot-of-the-cross https://www.ncregister.com/blog/when-the-miracle-doesn-t-come How you can support Dave VanVickle’s ministry: https://everykneeshallbow.fireside.fm/hosts/davevanvickle https://www.patreon.com/DaveVanVickle --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

Lent is a beautiful season that calls each of us to strengthen the hearts and minds of ourselves and our children by equipping them with tools to go out and live the beautiful story God has written for each of their lives. Join us as we discuss ideas and resources to help focus your family life around this beautiful Liturgical Season. Saint of the Day https://www.catholic.org/saints/sofd.php Fig and Thimble – Lent Map https://www.instagram.com/thefigandthimble/ Pam Barnhill – AM Time Plans (Poetry, Art, Saint, Books To Read) https://plus.pambarnhill.com/product/lenten-morning-time-plans/ LikeMotherLikeDaughter https://likemotherlikedaughter.org/ Little Oratory https://www.amazon.com/Little-Oratory-Beginners-Guide-Praying/dp/1622821769/ref=sr_1_1?crid=J6BG4OFKMSUC&keywords=little+oratory&qid=1677546686&sprefix=little+oratory%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1 Catholic Icing https://www.catholicicing.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

Do you long to feel more connected to God during prayer?  Do you ever find yourself comparing your prayer experience to someone else's and wonder why you didn't get as much out of the very prayer that seemed to blow them away?  Do you ever feel GUILTY or like there is something wrong with you because you "didn't get anything out of it"?  Knowing this can help you feel freedom from this guilt!  This episode is based on the blog by Meg Hunger Kilmer that explores the book Prayer and Temperament by Michael and Norrissey.  The book helps you learn how your natural prayer style is connected to your personality type.  You can take an awesome free Myers Briggs Personality Type assessment here!!  You will get a lot out of the assessment itself, so it's worth your time! TRUST ME!  Your personality type will match to one of the following spirituality types: SP (Franciscan), NT (Thomistic), SJ (Ignatian), and NF (Augustinian).   We also share some other tips to help you grow closer to the Lord, including some ideas from our own past Lenten experiences.  Katie shares THIS AUDIO ROSARY link here, if you want to check it out.   Disclaimer:  This is not us saying that the quality of prayer is about "how it makes you feel".  I also am not advocating that you only ever pray prayers that match your personality type.  But this knowledge can help you know where to focus your time/effort when growing in your intimacy with God in prayer.  Katie and I are NF personality types and so prayers like the rosary and other memorized/routine prayers are not our natural bent, but this DOESN'T MEAN we should stop praying the rosary or night prayer , for example.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

In this episode join Katie and Karen in a lively discussion of Karen's recent trip to Cozumel, MX with her husband on the Messy Family Marriage Getaway.  Karen shares some of the powerful and practically helpful tips she received from the trip and gives you encouragement in how to get focused and grow in your own marriage in the new year. Messy Family Project Family Board meeting download Messy Family Project Cana 90 program  Messy Family Project FREE Resources (other awesome free resources) Messy Family Podcast The Temperament God gave you book  The Temperament free online quiz RESTORE Marriage self-study (Open all the time) and Group experience (Closes Sunday, February 5th at midnight) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

Tune in today for an awesome interview with Maria Spears and Tim Howard, co-authors of the brand new book The Mirror.  In this episode we will discuss the 7 steps outlined in the book that will help you to REFLECT the life you want.  You don't want to miss it!!  REFLECT= Recognize that you have the power to change your life. Each day reflect on what you are grateful for already. Feel the happiness now that you imagine it will be when… Love yourself and let others know you love them. Energize your thoughts towards what you intend to be. Clarify your inner circle. Thoughts are key. Think it—Create it! You can purchase the e-book and learn more about all that Maria and Tim have to offer on their website: https://themirrorbook.com/ Click here to order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/doj9ELh Follow Tim on Instagram Follow Maria on Instagram  ---- Register for the RESTORE Marriage Group Experience Watch the informational webinar about the RESTORE Marriage Group  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

Check out our the discussion today about simple steps you can take to direct your mind and attention in a way that will set you up for more of what you want in your life this year.  We often underestimate the power we have over our minds and attention.  Scripture tells that we can "be transformed by the renewing of our minds" and our minds are also under the influence of what we put into our bodies.  Today we also talk about some simple ways to make sure you are caring for your body to allow for your mind to function as well as possible!    Supplements mentioned in the episode: Megafood and New Chapter multivitamins as well as Nordic Naturals and Nature Made Omega 3.   Register for the 28 day prayer challenge here! Register for the Marriage Webinar here - tonight (Jan 19th at 7pm EST).  Register for the marriage group and/or get more information here.  Email with comments or questions about the show to karen@twoheartsforher.com     --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

We live in a culture obsessed with body-image.  And often this time of year we can get sucked into making resolutions to "care" for our bodies that are not entirely balanced or focused on what is best for the WHOLE person.   Tune in to today's episode and hear from this seasons new co-host Katie Holder, who is a registered dietician and eating disorder treatment specialist (as well as a homeschooling mom of 7!), as she shares with us some tips for making resolutions that not only help your body, but also help heal the WHOLE person... You don't want to miss it! Registration link to the marriage group I (Karen) am leading with my friend Patrick in February: https://www.restorecatholicmarriage.com/group  Link to the FREE WEBINAR on the marriage group schedule for Thursday, Jan 19th Link to registration for the Enter His Rest 28 day prayer challenge (sign up ANYtime... this one never closes!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

Tune in for today's episode and meet the podcast's brand new co-host Katie Holder.  Katie is a registered dietician who specializes in treating individuals who struggle with eating disorders.  She is also a home-schooling mom of 7 kiddos.  She will be joining the podcast and bringing her real life experience as a wife, mom and professional who has a deep understanding of the mind-body connection!  You can learn more about Katie at her website: https://holdernutrition.com  In this episode we will discuss how you can begin 2023 from a place of deeper rest and peace.  Learn how you can also join the Enter His Rest 28 day prayer challenge and kick off your year by linking arms with the Holy Spirit in a regular routine of prayer and meditation -delivered daily right to you inbox in either audio or written format =)   Register for the Enter His Rest challenge here.    You can also learn more about and register for the Restore Marriage online group experience led by Karen Cruess, MA, LPC and Patrick Metts MA, LPC starting in February here!   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

Tune in and learn from professional counselors and married couple Patrick and Sarah Metts, as they share with us about their vision for bringing greater restoration and healing to Catholic marriages through their brand new online course called Restore.  In this interview Karen shares how she and her husband have also been using this online tool to strengthen their own marriage.  You will also learn how you can join Patrick and Karen in a group interactive experience that will give you and your spouse the support and accountability you need to lay a foundation for a strong, healthy marriage.  This course will help your marriage grow and flourish, as you learn the tools and skills necessary to communicate and love each other more effectively and in cooperation with the movements and working of the Holy Spirit.  You don't want to miss it!  REGISTRATION IS OPEN and you can join the Restore Catholic Marriage group experience in 2023!  Sign up here: https://www.restorecatholicmarriage.com/group Meetings will be every Thursday night starting February 2nd - March 9th, 2023. For more information about the work of the Two Hearts for HER ministry check out our website: www.twoheartsforher.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

Do you pay attention to what you're paying attention to?  Where we choose to focus our attention moment to moment plays a huge factor in how we feel each day.  The battlefield for our attention is honestly more and more becoming the battlefield for our souls.  If we can't learn to focus our attention, we can't focus on God: on His goodness, truth and beauty.  And we become to a great what we focus on.  Our brains are shaped and formed through focus, so learning to intentionally focus our mind a an enormous part of transformation!  Listen to today's episode for more on this topic and how you can win on the battlefield of your mind. For more information on the Rewriting Your Story small group experience and HER Transformation Membership, click here!  Check The Two Hearts for HER Website HERE! Have questions?  Email me at karen@twoheartsforher.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

Welcome to Day 9 of the Holy Spirit Novena! I hope you enjoy today's interview with Fr. Ignatius Mazanowski from the Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona. Father Ignatius graduated with a Master of Arts in Theology from St. Meinrad School of Theology in 2004. He attended seminary at The Catholic University of America and was ordained in 2011. He completed his doctorate in Moral Theology from Santa Croce, Rome, Italy, in 2016. Father Mazanowski has extensive training and experience in healing ministry. He is on the board for Restore Dignity, which sponsors 6-day Grief to Grace retreats in the Diocese of Phoenix. He is also partnering with Witness to Love counseling center in Phoenix, Arizona, to pioneer the Spiritual Healing Program. Additionally, Father Mazanowski completed a three-year (2018-2020) spiritual direction program through the Institute of Priestly Formation. As of May 1, 2022, Father Mazanowski serves as the Pastor of St. John Vianney Parish and the Chapel of the Holy Cross, both are located in Sedona, Arizona. He is also the Director of Medical Ethics and the Chaplain to the Catholic Medical Association in the Diocese of Phoenix. In today's episode Father helps us explore the common misunderstandings and misconceptions within the charismatic movement of the Catholic Church.  We hope to encourage you to realize that passion for the Holy Spirit is meant to be central to life in the Church. You can check out Father's new book:  The Virtue of Mercy and Forgiveness: Keys to Healing a Broken Heart here - https://www.mercyforgivenesshealing.com/ To download the Holy Spirit Healing Prayer from today's episode, click here.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

Welcome to Day 8 of the Holy Spirit Novena! So today is a little different because instead of an interview, I will be sharing a bit about my own story and journey with the Holy Spirit. The originally scheduled interview was thwarted by technical difficulties, and in the midst of that hiccup, I felt the Lord calling me to share with you from my heart about what led to this podcast series and why I think we must respond with hungry anticipation for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in all of our lives.  I hope you enjoy! If you want to learn more about the work of Two Hearts for H.E.R., check out our website here. You can read along with the novena prayers at PrayMoreNovenas.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

Welcome to Day 7 of the Holy Spirit Novena! I hope you enjoy this interview with Catholic wife, mother, licensed marriage and family therapist, and social media influencer, Melissa Grace Tablada. Melissa shares about her own journey with the Holy Spirit and specifically how she recognizes His GENTLE movements in her marriage and family life. She shares specific examples of how she noticed His presence and guidance during their struggle with infertility and felt reassured that God's hand was guiding every step. You don't want to miss out on the powerful and practical nuggets of wisdom in this episode! To learn more about Melissa's work, be sure to check out her website www.melissagracetablada.com and follow her on Instagram for all the latest updates and news about what she is offering. If you want to learn more about the work of Two Hearts for H.E.R., check out our website here. You can read along with the novena prayers at PrayMoreNovenas.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

 Welcome to Day 6 of the Holy Spirit Novena! I hope you enjoy today's interview with Courtney Leong. I honestly don't have words to express my gratitude and awe at Courtney's bravery in sharing her story on the podcast today. As Courtney says herself in the show, she has experienced the horrors of hell on earth through the trafficking industry, and God has rescued and restored her. She shares how the power of the Holy Spirit can change and transform even the darkest of circumstances. You don't want to miss this interview!  You can learn more about Courtney's mission to glorify God through her story as she helps, serves, and trains those who serve trauma survivors. Her organization is called Freedom After the Trauma. Be sure to check it out!  You can read along with the novena prayers at PrayMoreNovenas.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message

Welcome to Day 5 of the Holy Spirit Novena! I hope you enjoy today's interview with Stephanie Clarisse, Catholic wife, mother, and host of the 500 Seconds to Joy Podcast. In today's show Stephanie shares how she has experienced the Holy Spirit as her helper and guide, especially in the trenches of motherhood.  She calls us to remember how apart from God, we can do nothing; and so we must cling to Him through His gift of the Holy Spirit in order to bear fruit in our lives. If you want to learn more about the work of Two Hearts for H.E.R., check out our website here. You can also read along with the novena prayers atPrayMoreNovenas.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twoheartsforher/message