Scripture for Your Inner Outcasts

194 The Lord Is Close to the Broken Hearted

 A parts-informed reflection on Psalm 34:19-23, "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. Many are the troubles of the just man, but out of them all the LORD delivers him. He watches over all his bones; not one of them shall be broken. The LORD redeems the lives of his servants." Friday of the Fourth Week of LentPresenter: Michelle Gardiner lives in Dallas, Texas with her 4 adult daughters. She loves IFS and is a long-time member of Souls & Hearts’ Resilient Catholics CommunityThe Resilient Catholics Community is a virtual community of Catholics on a journey of human formation. To learn more, visit https://members.soulsandhearts.com/rccQuestions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.comShare your thoughts via this episode's YouTube comments at youtube.com/@ScriptureForYourInnerOutcasts

193 The Gift of Faith and Hope

A parts-informed reflection on Romans 4:16-18, "For this reason, it depends on faith, so that it may be a gift, and the promise may be guaranteed to all his descendants, not to those who only adhere to the law but to those who follow the faith of Abraham, who is the father of all of us, as it is written, I have made you father of many nations. He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not exist. He believed, hoping against hope, that he would become the father of many nations, according to what was said, Thus shall your descendants be." Solemnity of Saint JosephPresenter: Bob Benson, a husband & father from New Jersey and a member of the Resilient Catholics CommunityDo all parts of you have perfect faith? …Likely not. This article provides a helpful reflection on accepting God’s Providence.Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.comShare your thoughts via this episode's YouTube comments at youtube.com/@ScriptureForYourInnerOutcasts

192 God Will Never Forget You

A parts-informed reflection on Isaiah 49:14-15, "But Zion said, 'The LORD has forsaken me; my Lord has forgotten me.' Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you." Wednesday of the Fourth Week of LentPresenter: Bridget Adams, member care coordinator for the Resilient Catholics Community, lead writer and trainer on the PartsFinder Pro team, and a retreat leader with Souls & HeartsFor further information on attachment and integrity needs, listen to our sister podcast, “Interior Integration for Catholics,” episode 62.Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.comShare your thoughts via this episode's YouTube comments at youtube.com/@ScriptureForYourInnerOutcasts

191 Jesus Knows How Long You've Waited for Healing

A parts-informed reflection on John 5:6-9, "When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had been ill for a long time, he said to him, 'Do you want to be well?' The sick man answered him, 'Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up; while I am on my way, someone else gets down there before me.' Jesus said to him, 'Rise, take up your mat, and walk.' Immediately the man became well, took up his mat, and walked." St. Patrick's DayPresenter: Justin Brown, therapist licensed in Illinois and Texas, and member of Souls & Hearts’ Formation for Formators Community. Listeners are invited to contact Justin through CatholicTherapist.comQuestions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.comShare your thoughts via this episode's YouTube comments at youtube.com/@ScriptureForYourInnerOutcasts

190 God's Promise of Restoration

A parts-informed reflection on Isaiah 65:17-19, "Thus says the LORD: Lo, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; The things of the past shall not be remembered or come to mind. Instead, there shall always be rejoicing and happiness in what I create; For I create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight; I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people." Monday of the Fourth Week of LentPresenter: Kasey Kimball, doctoral candidate in historical theology at Boston College, Visiting Assistant Professor of Theology at Providence College, member of the St. Jerome cohort of the Resilient Catholics CommunityThe Resilient Catholics Community is a virtual community of Catholics on a journey of human formation. To learn more, visit soulsandhearts.com/rccQuestions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.comShare your thoughts via this episode's YouTube comments at youtube.com/@ScriptureForYourInnerOutcasts