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In a world where levels of despair are rising, we need more than mindfulness or positive affirmations. We need a lifeline we can count on. Join Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Walking with Purpose founder and CEO, and her friend, Laura Phelps, Catholic author and speaker, as they set out to help you dispel the darkness and become a woman grounded in hope. Each week you’ll dive into Scripture, learning how to connect God’s Word with your everyday life. No matter where you are on the spiritual journey, if you’re searching for hope, this podcast is for you! Get ready to open your heart…open your Bible…and invite God in.
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Join Lisa and Laura for 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 bride. In the Old Testament, God is referred to as Israel’s divine husband, and in the New Testament, Jesus is described as the Church’s bridegroom. What is experienced corporately, we can also experience personally, because of the intimate love God has for each one of us. Do you thirst to be loved? Of course you do! Grab a cold drink and settle in. Your faithful Spouse has a word for His bride (that’s you!).
Open your Heart to our key Scripture.
Hosea 2:7–17
Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode.
2 Timothy 2:13: If we are faithless, he remains faithful.
Romans 5:8: But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Hosea 2:16: Therefore, I will allure her now; I will lead her into the wilderness and speak persuasively to her.
2 Corinthians 5:17: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
Ephesians 5:25: Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.
Matthew 9:14–15: Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them?”
John 3:29: He who has the bride is the bridegroom; the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice; therefore this joy of mine is now full.
Revelation 22:17: The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let him who hears say, “Come.” And let him who is thirsty come, let him who desires take the water of life without price.
Invite Him in with this episode’s questions for reflection.
How have you experienced God protecting and providing for you as a loving Husband?
In what ways might you spurn the love of Jesus? What pulls you away from Him? What tempts you to look elsewhere for help, hope, and fulfillment?
Show mentions.
Walking with Purpose offers many ways to gather to study Scripture. With 653 Bible study programs worldwide and virtual groups starting monthly, there's no reason for you to be alone—we've got a community for you. Find a group near you!
Francine Rivers, Redeeming Love
Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Mallory Smyth, Walking with Purpose, Passionate Discipleship
God’s Word Translation
Kimberly Hahn, The Magnificat (July 2025 issue)
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Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
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?
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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
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Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
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.
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Lauren Daigle, “You Say”
Walking with Purpose, Litany of Identity
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Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
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
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Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
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
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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
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Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
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”
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Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
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 fourth name, Jehovah Nissi—the Lord, my banner. This episode is for those times when you need a victory or a win—when it feels like the battle is going on and on and all you want to do is give up. Jehovah Nissi is who we call when we’re in the trenches, the mud is past our ankles, and hope is out of focus. If you could use a banner of victory waving over your current circumstances, grab your Bible and join us in the conversation.
Open your Heart to our key Scripture.
Exodus 17:15: And Moses built an altar and called the name of it, The Lord is my banner.
Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode.
Exodus 17:8-15
Ephesians 2:10: For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Exodus 14:14: The Lord will fight for you, and you have only be still.
Hebrews 12:2: Looking on Jesus, the author and finisher of faith. (Douay-Rheims)
Solomon 2:4: His banner over me was love.
Invite Him in with this episode’s questions for reflection.
In what area of your life do you need to call on Jehovah Nissi? Is there an action or fight you are being called to step into now? Which do you struggle with more: going to prayer or taking action?
If you are not looking up to God as your source of power and deliverance, to what or whom are you looking? What banner are you beneath if not the banner of love?
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Alfred B. Smith, “His Banner Over Me Is Love”
Les Miserables, “Do You Hear the People Sing?”
Tony Evans, American evangelical pastor, speaker, and author
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Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
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 third name, Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals. The word “rapha” often refers to physical healing in Scripture, but it has a more expansive meaning, too, involving the entire person. Jehovah Rapha doesn’t just heal the body. He heals the mind and soul. In a world desperate for healing, this is an episode you do not want to miss. Grab your Bible and invite a friend to listen. We all need Jehovah Rapha!
Open your Heart to our key Scripture.
Exodus 15:26: If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in his sight, obeying his commands and keeping all his decrees, then I will not make you suffer any of the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the LORD who heals you.
Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode.
Exodus 3:13–14: Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.”
Psalm 22:14–15: I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast; my strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue cleaves to my jaws; you lay me in the dust of death.
Exodus 15:22–27
Romans 8:22: We know that all creation has been groaning with labor pains together until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait for the adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
Romans 5:5: Hope does not disappoint us.
Invite Him in with this episode’s questions for reflection.
Are you in the place between devastated hope and deliverance? Bring your heart to Jehovah Rapha and ask, what does He want to reveal and what He is longing to heal? Is it a physical illness? Sin? Trauma? Childhood wound? Unforgiveness?
Show mentions.
Walking with Purpose, Virtual Group Webinar: A Learn about Leading Event, July 17, 2025, 7 p.m. ET
Fr. Boniface Hicks, The Fruit of Her Womb
Ignatius Catholic Study Bible
Father John Riccardo, Acts XXIX, The Rescue Project
Encounter School of Ministry
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