Lift Up Your Hearts Podcast
If you are feeling stuck in prayer or don't know how to pray at all this is a great place to start. These podcasts are a directed Ignatian style meditation on Sacred Scripture meant to help you go deeper into the life of Christ and His love for you. This meditation style has been an immeasurable blessing to me and I hope to pass those blessings on to as many people as possible. I am simply a poor man who has found of source of bread and want to share that source with everyone. I think this podcast is for everyone, beginner and expert, because the true leader for your prayer is the Holy Spirit.
Episodes
95 episodes
Accept or Reject Jesus (Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21)
If you were a friend of Jesus and he came back to town proclaiming to be a prophet or more what would you do? Would accept this new Jesus or Reject him?
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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22:02
Wedding Feast of Cana (John 2:1-11)
The first public outing with the Disciples and Jesus performs a miracle. What would that do to your faith? Did you need anymore more evidence? What's going on in your heart after you just started to follow Jesus?
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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17:50
Your true identity as beloved sons and daughters (Luke 3:15-22)
The Baptism of Jesus was for you and for me that would could partake in His very life and to make us sons and daughters through our Baptism.
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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16:56
Seeking a King? (Matthew 2:1-12)
Are you seeking? Am I seeking? Or am I missing it? Contemplate with me as we journey with the "Wise Men" on the way to Jesus.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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22:24
Parenting Jesus (Luke 2:41-52)
What would it feel like to lose Jesus for 3 days? or what would it be like to be his step dad for 30 years? Join me as I pray about all of these questions.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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21:00
For You a Savior is Born (Luke 2:8-20)
Merry Christmas. This is one of my favorite passages to contemplate. The Angels announce, for the first time in history, to shepherds the Good News.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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21:18
Mary's Journey with Jesus (Luke 1:39-45)
Ever wonder what the journey was like for Mary when she heard the news of Jesus and then traveled to her cousin Elizabeth? And then what went through her heart when she hears the joy that Elizabeth has when she sees her. Come with me as I pray ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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18:20
Jesus, what must I do? (Luke 3:10-18)
Even those who have no fruits of goodness are open to what John the Baptist has to offer. They even ask what they must do to change their ways. What must I do to change my ways and inherit the kingdom?
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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16:11
Nothing new to prepare for Jesus (Luke 3:1-6)
John the Baptist is given a mission by God to prepare the way for His Son Jesus and what does he do? Cleaver preaching? Incredible wisdom that no-one has ever heard? No, forgiveness of sins.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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11:47
Don't let your hearts become drowsy (Luke 21:25-36)
Jesus addresses the disciples during Holy Week about a reality that we all experience. Our hearts become dull or drowsy from the anxieties of daily life.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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16:56
Christ is King (John 18:33-37)
Pilot struggles with Jesus being a king and what type of kingdom he is about. what if you were there to hear this conversation?
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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17:03
Urgency for Jesus (Mark 13:24-32)
Jesus tells of a great urgency and the signs of his second coming. Are you ready?
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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14:02
Jesus Makes Me Think (Mark 12:41-44)
Today Jesus helps me examine my life while He teaches, but I have to let Him. Do I really give everything or do I give out of my extras for Him?
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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10:23
Love is the test (Mark 12:28-34)
Jesus is tested by the leaders and His answer quiets all the testing. Meditate with me this week.
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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11:17
Jesus hears your cry (Mark 10:46-52)
You are stuck, blind and in need of healing. You cry out to Jesus in desperation. He hears your cry and calls you to Him. He asks you what you want Him to do for you. What do you say? how does it feel? How does he embrace you?
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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15:55
How does Jesus react to my stupidity? (Mark 10:35-45)
This week the Sons of Thunder do something that the other disciples get pretty upset about. But what does Jesus do? How does he react?
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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18:57
Then who can be saved? (Mark 10:17-30)
This podcast is an example of why I do this type of prayer. I need to dive in to see what the Lord has in store for me. And He never disappoints.
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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17:50
Jesus trolls the disciples (Mark 9:30-37)
I can really relate to this passage, but it might not be for the reasons that you think. Jesus asks a question that he knows is the answer and the disciples, seeming too ashamed, are silent. I've been there, caught red handed in my shame.
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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16:00
The Jesus Question (Mark 8:25-37)
You are on a walk with Jesus and your buddies and He turns to you and says "Who do you say that I am?" What do you say? Who is He to you today? A regular question about everyone else is a demanding question from Jesus.
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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27:41
How does Jesus' healing work? (Mark 7:31-37)
I always want a protocol for life and a hack to make something easier, but that isn't always the case with God. Just accepting His love is a struggle. I think I can figure it out instead of just receive it.
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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12:33
What's important to Jesus? (Mark 7:1-23)
Jesus challenges not only the Pharisees, but the disciples seem challenged by this teaching. Does it challenge you? How do you react when Jesus challenges you?Weekly readings commentary from Dr. Peter Krafthttps://bookstore.wordonfi...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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19:53
To whom shall we go? (John 6:60-69)
Peter gives me confidence today. What is your reaction when you hear something convicting from Jesus or anyone else? Walk away? Do you have the same reaction as Peter?
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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16:08
I have so many questions (John 6:51-58)
Jesus says some radical things this week. What. is going on in your own. heart. as you hear them? Do you believe immediately?
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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22:34
God doesn't hide from us (John 6:41-51)
When sin comes into the world it wasn't God who started hiding from man, but it was man who started hiding from God. The same is true today with me.
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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16:19
Lord, be patient with me (John 6:24-35)
The crowds seem to be a little dense in this scripture passage. What would it feel like if you were one of the disciples who were also frustrated with their lack of faith and then you turn to see Jesus and remember all the times He was patient ...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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14:03