In this episode of the Abiding Together Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Fr. Mike Schmitz! Fr. Mike is a wonderful speaker and evangelist, but more than that, he is a beautiful witness of what it looks like to be a spiritual father. We discuss spiritual fatherhood in the priesthood and some of the stumbling blocks in our relationship with God the Father. We also discuss what restored masculinity and the family looks like.
One Thing We Love this Week
Sister Miriam’s one thing - The book The Life Model: Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You
Michelle’s one thing - Summer hospitality and potlucks!
Heather’s one thing - The music video for “Fall On Me” by Andrea and Matteo Bocelli
Fr. Mike’s One things - Boys Adrift by Leonard Sax and The Heart of Perfection by Colleen Campbell
Discussion Questions
Do you feel like you can trust God? What makes you distrust his heart at times?
What is your experience of fatherhood in your life? How has this impacted your relationship with God the Father positively or negatively?
What does a rebirth or renaissance of the family look like in our world today?
Journal Questions
Sit with the words, as if said from God the Father, “I am proud of you”. What stirs in your heart?
Who in your life has revealed the heart of God the Father to you?
In what areas do you need to experience restoration in your relationship with your earthly father and with God the Father?
Quote to Ponder
“I know I can trust God the Father as my dad” - Fr. Mike Schmitz
Scripture for Lectio Divina - 1 John 3:1
“See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are.”
S09 E11: This Present Paradise Part 4: The World Within
S09 E10: This Present Paradise Part 3: Redeeming and Declaring
S09 E09: This Present Paradise Part 2: Abiding in Family
S09 E08: This Present Paradise Part 1: Dwelling in the Spirit
S09 E07: An Invitation to God’s Mercy Part 2: An Interview with Fr. Josh Johnson
S09 E06: An Invitation to God’s Mercy Part 1: An Interview with Fr. Josh Johnson
S09 E05: St. Joseph: With A Father’s Heart
S09 E04: HerStory Part 2 - Deborah
S09 E03: HerStory Part 1 - Hannah
S09 E02 The Year of the Word: An Interview with Father Mike Schmitz
S09 E01: The Word of the Year
S08 E15: Advent Part 4: Mary’s Mantle
S08 E14: Advent Part 3: Warrior Mother
S08 E13: Advent Part 2: Garden of Her Womb
S08 E12: Advent Part 1: Fiat
S08 E11: Holey, Wholly, Holy: Living an Integrated Life
S08 E10: Scripture Series Pt 3: Waymaker- Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life
S08 E09: Scripture Series Pt 2: New Wine - Jesus, The Vine
S08 E08: Scripture Series Pt 1: Follow the Leader - Jesus, The Good Shepherd
S08 Episode 07: Encountering Jesus & The Church in Scripture
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