The Well

In this episode:

• Kelly and Colleen share a heartfelt overview of their spiritual journey through episodes focused on our sacred desires and the story God is weaving in each of our lives.
• The conversation highlights how our thoughts can become pathways toward or away from God, emphasizing that we cannot unattended dwell in destructive or chaotic patterns.
• A beautiful recounting of “The Invisible String” illustrates our unbreakable bond with God through the Holy Spirit, a reminder that love persists beyond physical distance or difficulty.
• The significance of filling our minds with scripture and truth to rewire our brains, supported by neuroscience and spiritual insight.
• Practical guidance on recognizing untrue roots of sin, slowing down, and creating space for God's presence through stillness, silence, and imaginative prayer.
• The invitation to engage with Jesus at the well via a guided visualization, fostering trust and deep connection—especially during times of internal chaos.
• An encouragement to embrace tears and emotions as tender expressions of God's love and our longing for Him.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) Introduction: The Well as a Place for Authentic Connection and Transformation
• (01:17) Exploring Spiritual Themes in "The Invisible String"
• (05:39) Recap of Past Episodes and the Call to Center Our Lives on God's Word
• (06:05) Can Thoughts Be Sinful? Addressing Involuntary Thoughts and Spiritual Discernment
• (07:39) The Role of Scripture and Stillness in Aligning with God's Spirit
• (11:07) The Significance of Trust and Faith Rooted in Scripture and Connection with God
• (13:01) Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices: The Power of Thought Patterns
• (15:21) The Limitations of AI in Matters of the Heart and Our Relationship with Jesus
• (22:53) Guided Imaginative Prayer: Sitting with Jesus at the Well
• (32:42) Embracing Emotions as Tender Expressions of God's Love and Comfort

Resources & Links:

• The Invisible String by Patricia Karst
• The Daniel Plan by Rick Warren, Dr. Daniel Amen, and Mark Hyman
• Saint Ignatius of Loyola's Spiritual Exercises

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Final Note:Remember, your tears are sacred—testaments to your longing for God's tender love. Joyce Rupp beautifully reminds us that God is near, especially in our moments of vulnerability. I pray that as you lean into stillness, you find the peace that passes all understanding, rooted in the Presence that never leaves you.Until next time, come thirsty. Your desires are not your downfall—they are a sacred invitation to meet the Living Water.

In this heartfelt episode, we journey through the complex landscape of pride, anger, and the destructive lies that keep us from the fullness of God's love. We explore how recognizing our human brokenness and surrendering control can lead us to profound spiritual healing and renewed identity in Christ.

• How scrupulosity and guilt create barriers to God's mercy
• The difference between sin and our identity in God's eyes
• The role of the devil in keeping us in brokenness and victimhood
• The importance of pausing, reflecting, and seeking stillness with God
• The true source of our worth beyond performance and possessions
• How to visualize ourselves at the well with Jesus seeking our true identity
• The significance of surrender, meekness, and trusting the Holy Spirit

00:00 - Welcome and opening prayer for divine guidance
02:25 - Addressing scrupulosity and minimizing sins in spiritual life
04:23 - Recognizing the devil's role in keeping us stuck in brokenness
05:53 - The roots of excessive sinfulness and spiritual lies we tell ourselves
06:01 - Identifying false identities tied to performance, possessions, and approval
07:20 - How external validation triggers anger and insecurity
08:25 - Reframing our identity: God as our CEO or boss in life
10:20 - The story of the Samaritan woman and modern identity struggles
12:04 - Practicing stillness and asking Jesus for true understanding
14:28 - The modern struggle with control and surrendering to God's will
16:57 - Surrender and meekness as antidotes to anger
18:23 - The fleeting nature of happiness versus true joy in the Holy Spirit
20:22 - Acknowledging our ongoing participation in original sin
22:19 - Turning pain over to Jesus and seeking transformation through forgiveness
25:21 - The power of collective anger and forgiveness in our spiritual journey
27:23 - Following saints as examples of surrender and mercy
29:21 - Healing our heart’s barbed wires with God’s grace and patience
31:38 - The impact of anger on loved ones and ourselves
32:34 - Reflection on the collective impact of anger and forgiveness
33:18 - Cultivating an eternal perspective to soften our hearts and reduce anger
34:42 - Closing prayer for healing and spiritual renewal

• [The Screwtape Letters by C.

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• The Holy Bible
• Saint Ignatius of Loyola Prayer for Anger
• Hallow App (Daily Saints)

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Remember, dear sister, you are not alone in your struggles. Take a deep breath with me now — we do not have to have it all figured out. God invites us into His gentle, healing love at His perfect pace. Just rest in His presence, and trust that His mercy is endless. You are loved more than you can imagine, exactly as you are.

Explore the virtue of meekness as a counter to anger, its biblical roots, and practical ways to embody it in daily life. Kelly Repas shares insights on humility, forgiveness, and spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and divine guidance.

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Meekness, Anger, Humility, Forgiveness, Spiritual Growth, Kelly Repas, Christian Virtues, Emotional Health, Self-awareness, Forgiveness Journey

key topics

Meekness as strength under control

The relationship between pride and anger

The biblical example of Mary and Jesus

The role of forgiveness in emotional health

Practical steps to recognize and surrender anger

In today's episode both Kelly & Colleen give practical information regarding pride and anger .

Humility as strength under control

The relationship between pride and anger

The process of inventory and self-awareness

action items

Invite God and the Holy Spirit into your reflection and prayer

Identify and acknowledge your wounds and patterns of anger

Practice self-compassion and curiosity about your responses

Seek divine guidance for healing and forgiveness

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Anger and Meekness

04:43 The Connection Between Pride and Anger

08:58 The Impact of Anger on Health

12:13 Reactions to Anger and Their Consequences

17:18 Patterns of Unforgiveness

22:30 The Path to Forgiveness

27:48 Inviting God into Our Anger

31:41 Closing Reflections and Prayer

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Know your thirst can not be quenced alone. Come with us on this journey for hope and freedom .

Take a deep breath with me. There’s no need to have all the answers right now. You are welcome here exactly as you are, in this sacred space where honesty, grace, and hope shine through. Today, we gently explore how pride manifests in our hearts, how humility can be a healing antidote, and how to walk in grace through our struggles .

Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome and overview: Why humility matters in our faith journey
02:08 - Recognizing pride: Wanting to be seen and the disorder in our hearts
03:42 - Biblical foundation: Wholeness in Genesis and Jeremiah’s hope
05:18 - Gods’ plans for our welfare: Restoring harmony and shalom
06:26 - The antidote to pride: Humility defined and contrasted with self-deprecation
07:41 - Christ as the ultimate example of humility and service
09:18 - Practical ways women can grow in humility daily
10:22 - Waiting well: Patience and trust in God's timing
11:02 - The ongoing journey of humility: both contrition and confidence
12:23 - Carrying our crosses with humility and surrendering control
13:34 - The beauty of suffering: Easter and the concept of anti-fragile resilience
15:22 - Confronting our avoidance of pain and the importance of suffering well
16:44 - Jesus as the ultimate example of enduring pain and mockery
17:16 - The parable of the splinter and the beam: Honest self-assessment
18:15 - Forgiveness explained: Mercy vs. excusing
19:13 - The power of confession and asking for mercy
20:34 - The importance of interior work: acknowledging our pride and brokenness
21:02 - Why we must confess to truly receive forgiveness
22:08 - The necessity of acknowledging our faults to experience God's mercy
23:07 - The beauty of surrendering through prayer and sacraments
24:15 - Moving from condemnation to compassion: Our faith-centered call
26:07 - The roots of pride: wounds and distorted identities
28:24 - Daily self-examination and the importance of roots over leaves
29:43 - God as the Creator: Trusting His knowledge of us more than our own
31:09 - Living authentically by knowing ourselves and God deeply
31:54 - Closing prayer: Asking God to heal pride and fill us with mercy

Resources & Links:

S. Lewis on Humility](https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Gloriness-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652952) — The Weight of Humility

• The Sacrament of Reconciliation: A Guide —
• Anti-Fragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb — understanding resilience and growth through suffering

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Remember, dear friend: letting go of pride is a journey of humility, trust, and grace.

Today, we’re exploring the subtle, often hidden sin of pride—a barrier that disconnects us from our divine Creator and masks our true selves. Let’s walk through this gentle conversation about pride, faith, and humility, rooted deeply in scripture and loving honesty.

• destructive nature of pride as "the greatest sin" based on C.S. Lewis’ insight
• The way pride distorts our self-image and relationship with God
• The danger of false externals—masks of perfection, status, and control
• The distinction between true humility and self-deprecation
• Practical ways to pause, sit in our thirsts, and turn towards divine intelligence
• The importance of prayer as a genuine, surrendered conversation with God
• How to recognize and undo the camouflaged pride that keeps us distant from God's love
• Trusting God's perfect timing over our hurried attempts to control everything

00:00 - Welcome into the sacred space of authenticity and connection
02:00 - Pride as the devil’s most effective tool, based on C.S. Lewis’ quote
04:00 - The story of Eve and the roots of pride in believing God's withholding goodness
06:00 - The false front: masks, status, and the illusion of control
08:00 - Inner work and the danger of showing up only on the outside
10:00 - The difference between passing a test and applying God's Word practically
12:00 - Recognizing divine intelligence over artificial solutions or instant fixes
14:00 - God’s timing is perfect—sitting in the wait and embracing divine posture
16:00 - The danger of believing we are responsible for our talents and success
18:00 - The illusion of knowing what’s best for ourselves and others
20:00 - Intercessory prayer: inviting God into others' lives with trust, not control
22:00 - The importance of listening and loving differing opinions without pride
24:00 - Recognizing societal and personal presuppositions that fuel pride
26:00 - The power of prayer as an ongoing, intimate dialogue—no drive-thru shortcuts
28:00 - Reliance on God to uproot pride and cultivate humility in our hearts
30:00 - The physical posture of prayer: surrendering with open hands
32:00 - Embracing our unique relationship with God—no rote formulas needed
34:00 - Reflection: Sin separates us from God, and humility reentws communion
36:00 - An invitation to continue exploring other deadly sins with hope and grace

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Fill These Hearts: God, Science, and the Search for the Soul by Christopher West

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Remember, you are loved exactly as you are, and God's mercy is always ready to meet your honest prayers.

In this heartfelt episode, Kelly and Colleen explore the depths of our spiritual thirst and how it's often misdirected. They emphasize the importance of understanding divine love, trusting God's plan, and recognizing the subtle ways pride and doubt can block us from experiencing God's grace fully. Together, they offer calming reflections rooted in Scripture and practical wisdom, encouraging us to pause, surrender, and wait well in God's perfect timing.

doubt and mistrust hinder our relationship with God

• Exploring the seven deadly sins and their modern camouflage
• Practical ways to renew trust and reorient toward God's will

00:00 - Introduction to The Well and today's focus on divine love and trust
02:13 - Personalizing God's love and recognizing it as uniquely for you
03:28 - The biblical perspective on doubt and elevating earthly desires
04:38 - Difference between divine love and human conditional love
06:26 - The significance of unconditional love exemplified by Jesus
07:32 - The importance of honest, courageous conversations in love
08:45 - Our shared brokenness and the transformative power of divine love
10:11 - The "living word" of Scripture in current circumstances
11:04 - Serving one master: God versus earthly idols and pride
12:50 - Trusting God's plan even through painful experiences
13:49 - The seven deadly sins and their related idols
15:16 - Reflecting on why we turn to certain idols and how to examine our hearts
17:23 - Pride as the sneakiest sin in today's culture
18:42 - Recognizing pride in ourselves and offering vulnerability to God
20:23 - The peril of unsolicited advice and the illusion of mastery
22:27 - The importance of surrender and trusting God's divine timing
23:52 - Faith, patience, and the journey of spiritual growth
24:48 - Resting in God's knowledge of our hearts and ourselves
26:48 - Waiting well: cultivating patience and humility in God's plan
28:01 - Reorienting after missteps and the concept of pausing to reconnect
29:17 - Prayer of trust: surrendering doubts and embracing God's plan
29:49 - Encouragement to ask questions and stay engaged with the community
30:30 - Closing thoughts and the call to allow Holy Spirit to guide us drip by drip

• The Seven Deadly Sins Explained
• The Holy Bible
• Christopher West - Theology of the Body

This content is partly informed in part by Saint John Paul II Theology of the Body and The Whole person, "Be Healed " by Bob Schultz and Christopher West " Eating the Sunrise" and " Desires of the Heart:

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Remember, dear friend, we do not have to have it all figured out right now.

The Well invites women to explore what happens when the ache of the human heart becomes disordered — when our thirst for love, peace, identity, control, validation, or comfort slowly drifts away from God and toward the world.

Through personal stories, reflections on the Samaritan woman at the well, and real-life examples of disappointment, judgment, pride, control, and suffering, Colleen and Kelly unpack how wounds can quietly shape our responses, habits, and relationships. Together, they discuss the importance of slowing down, becoming curious about our hearts, and allowing God to gently reorder what has gone awry within us.

This episode is not about perfection or “having it all together.” It’s about recognizing the deeper ache beneath our reactions and learning how to bring that ache back to Jesus — one honest step at a time.

If you’ve ever felt restless, disappointed, emotionally exhausted, spiritually disconnected, or stuck in cycles you can’t seem to break, this conversation will remind you that your thirst is not wrong — it simply needs to be led back to the right well.

This week, pause before reacting.

When you feel disappointment, frustration, judgment, anxiety, control, or restlessness rising up within you, don’t immediately numb it, post about it, fix it, or push it away. Instead, become curious. Ask yourself:

• What is my heart truly aching for right now?
• What wound or disappointment might be underneath this reaction?
• Am I turning toward God… or toward self-reliance?

Then pray simply:

“Lord, empty me of all that is not of You. Fill me with Your peace, Your truth, and Your love.”

And if this episode touched your heart, share it with another woman who may be quietly carrying her own thirst, ache, or struggle.

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Take a quiet breath with me. Remember, you are welcome just as you are here. In this shared space, we explore how life's deepest needs can be met through scripture, our stories, and God's unfailing love.

• The significance of the woman at the well as every woman’s story of longing, shame, and transformation
• How Jesus’s interactions with women reveal His trust and tenderness towards us
• The spiritual hunger versus material cravings: recognizing our true thirst for eternal fulfillment
• Exploring the three responses to spiritual hunger: starvation, addiction, and mysticism
• The importance of being mindful of our desires and aligning them with God's eternal promises
• The power of small, transformative encounters with Jesus in daily life
• How Christ's trust in women highlights their special role in His mission and love
• Practical ways to notice God's blessings in everyday moments and encounters

00:00 - Welcome and introduction to authentic Christian womanhood
01:46 - The intentionality behind Jesus calling the woman "the Samaritan woman"
02:54 - Recognizing our shared stories of rejection and acceptance
04:34 - Her shame of past relationships and Jesus’s unwavering love
05:43 - The transformative power of Jesus’s invitation to eternal water
09:20 - How encounters with Jesus lead to heart change, not just external requests
11:27 - Christopher West’s teaching on fulfilling hunger and thirst spiritually
13:05 - Understanding the different responses to hunger: starvation, addiction, mysticism
14:28 - The importance of mindful living and balancing material and spiritual desires
16:00 - The significance of fasting to appreciate the feast of eternity
20:27 - Christ’s trust in women and the unique tenderness He shows them
22:38 - Sharing our encounters with Jesus to light others’ path
25:02 - Personal stories of divine encounters in everyday life
26:55 - The call to witness and carry God’s love into the world through small acts of faith

• Fill These Hearts: God, Sex, and the Universal Desire for Trancendence by Christopher West

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Remember, dear sister, it’s in these small, daily moments—listening to His voice, sharing your story, looking for His love—that the transformation begins. Trust that He sees you, knows you, and invites you to drink deeply of His living water, here and now. We are all—a beautiful, beloved community—on this journey together.Until next time, be rooted in His grace and hope. As Psalm 42:1 reminds us, “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.” Keep longing, keep seeking, and know that you are loved beyond measure.

Today Kelly and Colleen explores the encounter of the Samaritan woman with Jesus at the well, delving into the significance of the well, the perspective of the Samaritan woman, the understanding of thirst, and the concept of seeing with new eyes. The themes of encountering Jesus and the thirst for connection are central to the discussion, providing insights into the human experience and the divine encounter. Take some time to see yourself in the Samaritan women. What would you have said to the man asking you for a drink?

Takeaways

• Encountering Jesus
• Thirst for Connection

Chapters

• 00:00 Encountering Jesus at the Well
• 12:01 The Samaritan Woman's Perspective
• 18:10 Understanding the Thirst
• 29:55 Seeing with New Eyes

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The conversation delves into Kelly's journey of faith, exploring her encounters with God's presence, deepening faith, feeling loved and celebrated, significant events, healing touch, and her authored story. Kelly shares personal experiences of encountering the Lord's healing touch and reflects on the book title for her authored story.

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Takeaways

• Thirst for God deepens through significant life events
• Encountering the Lord's healing touch in unexpected ways

Chapters

• 00:00 Encountering God's Thirst
• 09:38 Feeling Loved, Seen, and Celebrated
• 14:57 Significant Events and Healing Touch
• 23:26 Encountering the Lord's Healing Touch
• 30:51 Authored Story and Book Title