Hope for Right Now: A Walking with Purpose Podcast

• Episode 71: Sister

  Join Lisa and Laura for our new series Unshakable Identity. During these four weeks we look at four different aspects of our identity as women and the corresponding characteristics of our feminine genius. As daughter, it’s sensitivity. As sister, it’s generosity. As bride, it’s receptivity. As mother, it’s maternity. Our goal is that as we explore each of these, we will gain a better understanding of our true identity. Today, Lisa and Laura dive into what it means to be a sister. Being a good sister means we receive others wholly rather than through a narrow perspective. We give of ourselves generously. But what happens when comparison and jealousy creep in? Practically speaking, how do we kick competitiveness to the curb so that we can experience true sisterhood? Grab your sisters, tune in, and find out! Open your Heart to our key Scripture. 1 Corinthians 13:5: Love does not insist on its own way. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Genesis 29:17–18: Leah’s eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful and lovely. Jacob loved Rachel; and he said, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” Luke 1:39–56  Invite Him in with this episode’s questions for reflection. When did the seed of comparison and jealousy take root? When did the enemy speak shame, criticism, the lie that you are not good enough? What do I need but am too afraid to ask for? Show mentions. Adorn your spaces with beauty! We have more than 20 free printables available. Choose from Bible verses, prayers for your children, litanies, and I Declares. Rosemary Clooney, “Sisters” Pope John Paul II, Letter of Pope John Paul II to Women Brené Brown, Atlas of the Heart  Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Discovering Our Dignity, Lessons 5 and 6 Father Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalene, Divine Intimacy St. Francis de Sales, An Introduction to the Devout Life Let’s stay connected. Don’t miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

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• Episode 70: Daughter

  Join Lisa and Laura as we kick off a brand new series, Unshakable Identity. Over the next four weeks we will be looking at four different aspects of our identity as women and the corresponding characteristics of our feminine genius. As daughter, it’s sensitivity. As sister, it’s generosity. As bride, it’s receptivity. As mother, it’s maternity. Our goal is that as we explore each of these, we will gain a better understanding of our true identity. Today, Lisa and Laura dive into what it means to be a daughter, and explore all the things that get in the way of embracing the truth of who we are. Listen in and learn about false identities, distorted images of God, and the seemingly simple question that so many of us struggle to get right: Who am I? Open your Heart to our key Scripture. Mark 1:11: You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Galatians 3:26: For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. Romans 5:8: But God shows His love for us that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Invite Him in with this episode’s questions for reflection. Reflect on: Who am I? Meditate on Mark 1:11 and imagine the voice of the Father declaring over your life that you are His beloved child. Can you embrace this truth? Are you able to rest in your true, God-given identity? Or is this hard to believe? If it’s hard, you are most likely finding your identity from a voice other than God’s. If you cannot identify your false identity, ask God for the eyes to see it. Show mentions. Learn about Walking with Purpose. August 21, 1:30 PM & 8:30 PM ET. As a thank you for your interest in getting WWP in every parish, when you register and attend our virtual event, you’ll unlock a special discount code—15% off Living in the Father’s Love or Opening Your Heart (hurry; expires soon). Reserve your spot today. Lauren Daigle, “You Say” Walking with Purpose, Litany of Identity Let’s stay connected. Don’t miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

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• Episode 69: Jehovah Jireh

  Join Lisa and Laura for the final episode in our series Names of God. In biblical times, names were of great importance—they conveyed a person’s essence, history, nature, or character. As we explore the various names of God in the Old Testament, we gain insight into His character. With each name, we will learn a new attribute, deepening our understanding of and growing closer to God. In today’s episode, we explore our seventh name, Jehovah Jireh—my provider. The word for provide, “jireh," in the Old Testament, means to see. When God sees, He foresees. Our all-knowing, ever-present, eternal Father knows the end from the beginning and so in His omniscience, He provides. But what about when God asks us to do things that don’t make sense? When what is happening looks like the opposite of His provision—a contradiction to what He promised? This is what today’s episode is about, and you do not want to miss it. Open your Heart to our key Scripture. Genesis 22:1–19 Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Hebrews 11:19: He considered that God was able to raise men even from the dead. 2 Chronicles 3:1: Then Solomon began to build the house of the Lord in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the Lord had appeared to his father David, at the place that David had prepared, on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. Hebrews 10:4–5: For since it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins … but a body you have prepared for me. Genesis 22:3: So Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and his son Isaac; and he cut the wood for the place of which God had told him. Genesis 39:23: The Lord was with him and whatever he did, the Lord made it prosper. Hebrews 11:8–22 John 16:33: I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. Invite Him in with this episode’s questions for reflection. Are you willing to let go? Are you willing to trust God completely, even with your Isaac? What is your Isaac? Bonus question: What can you do to avoid defining God based only on His gifts to you? Show mentions. Walking with Purpose Bible studies for girls and young adults, https://walkingwithpurpose.com/bible-study/ Elevation Worship and Maverick City, “Jireh” St. Teresa of Avila, quote Tony Evans, American pastor Exclusive content in our private Facebook community this week! Let’s stay connected. Don’t miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

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• Episode 68: Jehovah Shammah

  Join Lisa and Laura for our series Names of God. In biblical times, names were of great importance—they conveyed a person’s essence, history, nature, or character. As we explore the various names of God in the Old Testament, we gain insight into His character. With each name, we will learn a new attribute, deepening our understanding of and growing closer to God. In today’s episode, we explore our sixth name, Jehovah Shammah—the Lord is There. This is a great name of God to call on when you feel like everything is dark, when you feel hopeless, when you feel unbearably alone or abandoned. It’s also good for those times when you feel stuck, or even imprisoned, by hard circumstances. If you are nodding your head to any of this, grab your Bible (a notepad and pen aren’t a bad idea either) because this is the episode for you! Open your Heart to our key Scripture. Revelation 21:3: He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Deuteronomy 4:37: By his Presence and his great strength. (NIV) Book of Ezekiel John 16:7: It is better for you that I go. 2 Chronicles 5:13–14: The house, the house of the Lord, was filled with a cloud, so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud; for the glory of the Lord filled the house of God. Romans 12:2: Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may demonstrate what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Isaiah 63:9: In all their affliction he was afflicted. Psalm 34:18: The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit. Invite Him in with this episode’s questions for reflection. Do I believe that Jehovah Shammah empathizes with me? Do I believe that the things that trouble me also trouble Him? If the answer is no, ask the Lord to reveal why. Why don’t I believe? What is the wound keeping me from recognizing Your presence? (Do this reflection in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, if possible!) Ask the Lord, do the things that trouble me trouble You? And sit in silence and listen to Him speak to you. Show mentions. Heart of Vines Summer Book Club starting in July! Using code HOVBOGO50, purchase one Heart of Vines book and get a second one at 50% off. Limit one use per customer. This offer ends July 8, 2025. Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Katie Brenninkmeyer, Heart of Vines: An Invitation to Escape the Life that is Slowly Killing You Register for Heart of Vines Summer Virtual Book Club. Bishop Erik Varden CCC 1374 Peter Kwasniewski, The Holy Bread of Eternal Life Father Lasance, The New Roman Missal, Prayers at Benediction Geoffrey T. Bull, God Holds the Key Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Walking with Purpose, Fearless and Free Sarah Kaczmarek, Encounter Ministries Dan Burke, quote Jackie Angel, Memorize Scripture Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Walking with Purpose, Opening Your Heart, Lesson 7, Day 4 Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Walking with Purpose, Touching the Divine Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Walking with Purpose, Keeping in Balance Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Walking with Purpose, Discovering Our Dignity Let’s stay connected. Don’t miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

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• Episode 67: Jehovah Sabaoth

  Join Lisa and Laura for our series Names of God. In biblical times, names were of great importance—they conveyed a person’s essence, history, nature, or character. As we explore the various names of God in the Old Testament, we gain insight into His character. With each name, we will learn a new attribute, deepening our understanding of and growing closer to God. In today’s episode, we explore our fifth name, Jehovah Sabaoth—the Lord of Hosts or the God of the armies of Israel. The word “sabaoth” is used to refer to a host of angels or a celestial army. It’s the name we can turn to when we feel like we are under spiritual attack or we are utterly at the end of our resources. Can you relate? We thought so. Grab your Bible and settle in; we know you are going to love this episode. Open your Heart to our key Scripture. 1 Samuel 1:11: And she vowed a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if you indeed will look on the affliction of your maidservant, and remember me, and not forget your maidservant, but will give to your maidservant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall touch his head.” Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. The Book of Tobit 1 Samuel 17:45–46: You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin; but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you down, and cut off your head. Revelation 19:11–20 Job 7:1: The life of man upon the earth is a warfare. (Douay-Rheims) Hebrews 12:1: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. 2 Kings 6 Invite Him in with this episode’s questions for reflection. Are you feeling outnumbered or overwhelmingly alone in a battle? If you are, pray with the words from Scripture: Open my eyes, Lord, that I may see. Think back to a time you felt alone in battle and look for evidence of God's army of angels surrounding you. Bonus question: Do you have an angel you pray to? A guardian angel? An archangel? Tell us in our Facebook group.  Show mentions. Summer Rest challenge. During the 31 days of July, journey to a place of hope, healing, and rejuvenation through our devotional Rest: 31 Days of Peace. Sign up for our newsletter for additional Rest reflections in July. Hamilton, “Right Hand Man” Beth Moore, Stepping Up (Nashville, TN, Lifeway Press, 2008), 58. John Chrysostom Lauren Daigle, “Rescue” Let’s stay connected. Don’t miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

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