The Gathering Place, a Podcast from Blessed is She

We’re all waiting for something: answers, breakthrough, clarity, or a change in our lives. But what if God is already at work in the waiting? In this episode of The Gathering Place, Jenna and Beth dive into the difficulty, beauty, and purpose of waiting, sharing how the Lord is moving even when it feels like nothing is happening.

Tune in to be encouraged that every season of waiting has meaning, and in the end, it will all be worth it. 💛

Today's devotion is written by Liz Homick.

If the weight of waiting has ever felt crushing…if your desires feel delayed…if your suffering feels like, “Lord, I can’t do this anymore”, this episode is for you.In this first week of Advent, we talk honestly about the ache of longing and the places in our lives that feel heavy. But we also talk about the God who meets us there, who gives us grace for the long haul, who replaces our faint, weary hearts with “long-lasting batteries,” and who teaches us to hope again.We explore:

• The weight of waiting and how the Lord strengthens us in seasons of suffering
• What happens when God invites us to name our desires with hope, not resignation
• How Advent calls us to slow down, unclench our calendars, and step into sacred time
• The difference between external “liturgical living” and the gentle interior rhythm of grace
• Why even the smallest shifts in prayer can reorient our hearts in profound ways
• How the Lord is doing deep work in our souls—often beyond what words can describe

Advent isn’t about striving. It’s about letting ourselves be carried, like a leaf on the river of God’s grace, toward the heart of the Father, toward the eternity we long for, and toward the desires He Himself placed within us.So if you’re longing… aching… hoping… or simply tired, come sit with us. There are graces available in this Advent, in this moment, that have never been available before.We’re so glad you’re here. 💛Come, Lord Jesus.

In this episode of Catholicism for Catholics, Father Matt Lowry joins Blessed is She to dive into what Scripture means in the life of a Catholic, how we’re invited to pray with the Word, and why the Bible is at the heart of the Church.Whether you’re new to reading Scripture or looking to deepen your prayer, this conversation will help you understand how the Bible is meant to shape, guide, and transform us.