"Find your delight in the Lord who will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord and trust that God will act." Psalm 37:4-5

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One of the main obstacles to living an Immanuel Lifestyle is our own personal struggle to trust and fully surrender our lives to God. We must be willing to identify and examine those areas of our lives where we struggle to follow him and believe that He is good while we wait for the fulfillment of our heart's desire. Without trust there can be no real and lasting peace in our lives. In this episode I share my own story of how God built my trust in Him through an act of surrender. This experience was a major turning point in my journey with God and I hope it inspires you to let go and let God prove himself faithful and trustworthy in your own life and story.

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Do you long to experience a deeper connection with God in your personal prayer time? Do you feel like most of your prayer time feels dry and distant? Check out this episode and learn a prayer practice rooted in neuroscience that will help open up the "relational circuits" of your brain and lead you to experience a more personal and interactive encounter with God in prayer.

Click here to for your free download of the journaling prompts for this first payer exercise.

In this episode Karen explores the importance of forming deep, intimate relationships with God and His people - the Church - along the journey of transformation and healing. Far too many people see healing as a pain-filled destination that they can pursue, and then just be done with, so they can "get on with their life"... While healing definitely involves a certain amount of suffering, healing within an Immanuel Lifestyle, also brings you an enduring joy and peace that surpasses understanding. Tune in to get a better understanding of what this approach to healing and transformation looks like and how you can begin living it within your own communities.

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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. 

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.

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.

 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.

Sign up for novena email reminders here.

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.

Welcome to Day 4 of the Holy Spirit Novena! I hope you enjoy today's interview with Terry Riggins, Catholic wife, mother, and parish liaison for the Charismatic Renewal in the Diocese of Arlington, VA.  Terry also works closely with Unbound deliverance ministry through personal prayer ministry and also helping to coordinate Unbound prayer meetings and conferences. Her work is changing so many lives!

I know you will be deeply touched as you listen to her share stories of how the Holy Spirit has worked and continues to move and work in her own life and ministry.  She bears witness to how you come to know God on an intimate and personal level through the power of the Holy Spirit. May her words grow a holy hunger for more of God in your heart!

You can read along with the novena prayers at PrayMoreNovenas.com.

Welcome to Day 3 of the Holy Spirit Novena! I hope you enjoy this interview with Catholic wife, mother, speaker, and coach, Megan Mohan. Megan is such gifted and INSPIRATIONAL speaker. Listen to this vulnerable and honest interview that will help you to seek the Holy Spirit as the ONE who leads you to deep repentance and conversion of heart in the midst of the messiness and struggle of your life and vocation. Have you been longing to walk in passionate living in the gifts God has given you?  Listen to Megan share with you how to partner with the Holy Spirit to discover your unique charisms and mission in the world.  You can learn more about Megan here.

You can read along with the novena prayers at PrayMoreNovenas.com.

If you want to learn more about the work of Two Hearts for H.E.R., check out our website here.