God is our friend, but are we really His? What makes a true friendship? Are you showing God that you are His friend in the same way He is showing you that He is yours?Von John Ettore

Have you ever wondered what your mission is? How to fulfill that missional call from Jesus and His Church? We've got good news for you: You have a mission, right where you are. That mission isn't necessarily a WHAT, but it's a WHO.This conversation first aired in our BIS Member Community, and we would love to see you in there!We host workshops, cha…

Jesus did not come only to rescue you from your sins by dying on the cross and rising from the dead – but He came to identify with you and help you daily, as a friend – and He has unlimited resources.Von John Ettore

Starting a mini series on L🫶🏽VE as we enter into the month of February. What is Love? As soon as this question is posed, do you have a default answer that comes to mind? Life has brought us to many different experiences and opportunities for love. But are we doing it right? Let's chat about what it means to live in love and how our faith calls us t…

Many people have a distant relationship with God, including many church-going believers. But God wants more. He wants to develop a friendship with you. Watch/listen to this message and find out how.Von John Ettore

Change is _________. (fill in the blank) Whether it's exciting, refreshing, terrifying or uncomfortable, the important thing to remember is that our openness to change is a reflection of our trust in the Lord. Where is the Lord requiring change that we haven't accepted? Are you currently in a season of change or just recently get out of it? How has…

Join us to hear a great encouraging message from our guest speaker, Dan Hitzhusen. Dan’s calling from the time he was 21 has been to unite the Body of Christ to fulfill the Great Commission. Dan has been focusing on mobilizing and equipping believers to work together, making disciples of all nations through the planting of new churches. He currentl…

Sisters, how do we live a purpose-filled life? Scripture can give us some direction: "So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom" // Ps 90:12. Let's chat about our life's mission and how to live on purpose. If you've found some practical tips to live intentionally, we'd love to hear them! This episode is to help us…

What do you treasure in 2025? In this week's message, Kyle looks at what the Bible says about pursuing the Kingdom of God as a treasure. From Exodus and 1 Samuel and Matthew, we will discover how to use the things we treasure to honor the King and partner with him to build his kingdom and invite intimacy with God through the pursuit of holiness.…

What about you, friend? Do you dare to dream? We spent the Advent season reflecting on hope and the gift it is in our lives. But now what? Have we applied it? With hope we can begin to dream and invite the Lord into them. And guess what? It's not too late to dream! After all, we will always be His children 🩷 Tell Him your dreams. If you don't have …

Ps 131 My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.2 But I have stilled (Greek word meaning to adjust, to yield, to compose) and quietened (Greek word same as in Ps 37 – to be silent, to tarry, to wait, to rest) my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a…

Happy New Year! 🎊 How has the start of the new year been for you? We want to hear about your vision for 2025. What does this new beginning mean for you? What do you hope to accomplish or learn? Spend some time with us as we talk about the One constant in our lives - our God. When everything else changes, comes to an end, or turns out unexpected, we…

Our Lord asks us to remain with Him, to stay with Him. So this Lent, we as a Blessed is She community are going to do as He asks. We will remain with Jesus in the garden as He experiences His agony. This is where we will remain, console, and rest with our Lord, the One who died for you and for me.Join us this Lent with Blessed is She's Lent devotio…

The Gathering Place ChurchVon John Ettore

As cliche as it may feel, we can all use a quick self-assessment to find ways (with the Lord's help!) to turn the page and invite Jesus to do a new thing in our lives.. Maybe you're not a resolution gal, but there's always an opportunity to begin again. Let's spend this time together reflecting on this past year and the blessings He poured over us.…

A new year is a chance to break bad habits, establish good ones, and believe for God to move in even greater ways—answered prayers, breakthroughs, provision, and blessings to be a blessing to others. While seeking the Holy Spirit’s direction, one phrase stood out to me: “PREPARE THE WAY.” It stirred excitement in my spirit, confirming what I believ…

There is no other name on earth greater than the name of Jesus. Listen/watch thisspecial Christmas message and be see how profoundly Jesus has changed the entire world. Matthew 1:18-25 NLTVon John Ettore

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the weight of the wait (get it 😏). How do we handle the time of waiting? What are you currently waiting for? Do you have your eyes set on eternity to the point that you live your life everyday for Heaven? Share your best practices (and even your frustrations) with us as we chat all about this special time of waiting…

Hope is a battle cry, and it can be your battle cry on the spiritual journey. This entire talk by Olivia Spears is such a beautiful gift to the Blessed is She community. We can have hope, especially as this Advent season comes to a close.New here? We're SO glad you're here! Hit that *subscribe* button and the bell to be notified when we upload!SUBS…

Experiencing God’s goodness and mercy is a critical counterbalance to all the pain and suffering life throws at you. Listen/watch this message and learn how His goodness and mercy can follow you all the days of your life. Psalm 23:6; Exodus 33:18-19; Deuteronomy 8:2Von John Ettore

We've all probably had our fair share of feeling hopeless or discouraged to hope again after being let down. There might be times when the darkness feels too powerful or heavy. This Q&A, we will talk about what it looks like to hope when life is hard (because it inevitably will be..) Join us LIVE every Tuesday in our Member Community: connect.bless…

No matter the trial or difficult the circumstance; even when surrounded by enemies, God prepares the table of restoration, and can turn what the enemy meant for evil into good.Von John Ettore

This week we are diving in to our Advent theme of Hope. How is your hope? What do you want it to look like? We would love to have a little heart check and see where we are in our walk with the Lord during this Advent season! Together, we can reflect on the excitement and anticipation that hope brings during the Advent season. We invite you to parti…

If you have been waiting a long time to see His faithfulness to you, stay faithful where He has you until He moves you on. Watch for God to be faithful to you and praise Him with your faithfulness to Him. God’s faithfulness goes beyond the season you are in, and He is faithful even when we are not – He is worthy of our trust.…

Living a life in thanksgiving to our God is so essential. How can we live in a posture of gratitude? What are the things we are most grateful for? The Lord is so generous and so unrelenting in His love for us! There's sooo much to give thanks for 🧡 We will share our Top 5 things we, as Catholics, are grateful for! What are your top 5? We can't wait…

When you go through dark valleys in your life, it can be lonely and cold. You can feel like no one is there or that no one cares. But the Lord does. He is your Good Shepherd. He is with you and will see you through. Listen/watch this message and find comfort and hope in your darkest hour.Von John Ettore

Have you ever felt called to start a local bible study or small group? Are you unsure how or why to start one? Let's talk about it. What might the Lord be calling you to? New here? We're SO glad you're here! Hit that *subscribe* button and the bell to be notified when we upload!SUBSCRIBE to our free daily devotions: https://blessedisshe.net/subscri…

So often we want to do the Lord’s will in a situation, but we don’t know what that is. The Bible isn’t explicit on every decision we must make throughout the day, so what can we do then? Listen/watch this message and find out!Von John Ettore

Okay, so we've begun to explore why the Word of God is so important in our lives as disciples, now what?? How do we take what we've read and allow it to transform our lives? What does it mean to live a set-apart life? We will chat all about the guidance and instruction the Bible offers us regarding how we're called to live our lives here on earth. …

Life presents us with some very difficult decisions at times. And often we don't know what to do or which way to go. But Psalm 23 promises us that our Shepherd will guide us through life's challenges. Listen/watch this message and be encouraged that Jesus will guide you!Von John Ettore

Let's talk about how we can fall in love with Scripture. The Word of God is living and active (Hebrews 4:12). But how do we allow it to come to life in our lives and in our hearts? What does it mean by being active? Why does it matter and how do we read scripture? Maybe some of us never learned or have often felt intimidated.. We are so happy to sh…

Your soul is the most valuable thing you possess. Jesus said, “And what do you benefit if you gainthe whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?” Listen/watch this continued message and learn how to live with a healthy soul.Von John Ettore

Spooky season? Pass. Bring on the Saintly season! We're chatting about why we even celebrate the saints (aka allll the feast days) and how we can grow in friendship with them! Who is your heavenly saint friend you're talking to these days? We'd love to know! We're also going to chat about Halloween and the way we're called to live in the world but …

Routines, routines! What does your daily prayer routine look like? What have you found helpful? We will chat all about what our daily prayer routine looks like and how we can be consistent with how we're being called to spend time with the Lord. Are you at a loss and have no idea how to find a good routine? Maybe you haven't found what works best..…

Your soul is the most valuable thing you possess. Jesus said, “And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?” Listen/watch this message and learn how to live with a healthy soul.Von John Ettore

There are times in your life when you will, either through other peoples’ actions, or your own, end up far from Jesus, hurting and lost. But Jesus sees you, loves you, and is coming to rescue you. Will you let Him? Listen/watch this message and discover how Jesus truly leaves the ninety-nine to find the one – you!…

It's the month dedicated to the Holy Rosary, so let's talk about it! Do you have a relationship with Our Lady through the rosary? Do you have a hard time praying the rosary? How has your relationship evolved, or has it? New here? We're SO glad you're here! Hit that *subscribe* button and the bell to be notified when we upload!SUBSCRIBE to our free …

Beth Davis and Jenna Guizar share their perspectives on how and why you should join (or start!) a small group. Whether you have had positive or negative experiences in the past, the Lord is doing a new thing RIGHT NOW. In this episode we talk all about the heart being the place of encounter with God. If you aren't sure where to even begin, begin by…

Following closely behind Jesus is the key to finding peace, provision, and protection in your life. But to follow Him you must trust Him and learn to recognize His voice. Listen/watch this message and learn why you can trust Jesus and discern His voice in your life.Von John Ettore

Come hear from Beth Davis and Liz Kelly as we share all the details behind our 2024 Advent Devotional called A Thrill of Hope.Grab your Advent Devotional right here: blessedisshe.net/advent

Jesus chooses to call Himself your Shepherd, and you His sheep. This relationship is one of the most tender relationships known. Listen/watch this message and learn how Jesus wants to lead and guide you through life, and how you can come to fully trust HimVon John Ettore

The Gathering Place ChurchVon John Ettore

In this episode we talk all about the heart being the place of encounter with God. If you aren't sure where to even begin, begin by looking at the God-Man on the cross who died for you. And honestly lay out everything that is inside of your heart.That's where He wants to meet you.New here? We're SO glad you're here! Hit that *subscribe* button and …

Join us for an uplifting Q&A where we dive deep into the journey of rebuilding our self-image in Jesus' name! Together, we'll explore practical ways to transform our inner dialogue, ground our self-worth in God's love, and foster a positive mindset. Whether you're struggling with self-doubt or simply looking to strengthen your faith, this convo is …

How do I find beautiful, faithful friendship? How can WE be that good friend we’ve been looking for? Where does God’s friendship come in?We’re chatting all about SISTERHOOD today! Beth and Jenna share some examples of what strong community has looked like for them in times of loneliness, as well as sharing some ideas to celebrate others and honor o…

We are in a series called RESET – and perhaps some of your relationships could use a RESET? Today, we are going to look at one word in the Bible. It's a word about relationships, often translated fellowship Bibleinfo.com says “Koinonia comes from a root word meaning “partner” or “companion” and is expressed in sharing—sharing possessions, sharing e…

It's the heart of our lives as Catholic women: the Eucharist.In this episode, Beth & Jenna chat about the power and JOY found through a relationship with Jesus—fully present in the Eucharist. We also share some of our all-time favorite stories of women in the BIS Sisterhood encountering Jesus (including some miraculous healings!!) Catch up on the r…

We're talking all about prayer & making peace with our bodies. Come hang with us LIVE every Tuesday at 1pm ET right here --> https://connect.blessedisshe.net/ New here? We're SO glad you're here! Hit that subscribe button and the bell to be notified when we upload!SUBSCRIBE to our free daily devotions: https://blessedisshe.net/subscribe/Check our o…

When you have been praying for something for a very long time and see nochange, or if what you prayed for did not end up happening, what do you do next? Jesussays to keep on praying. Why? What/listen to this message and find out!Von John Ettore

Today we're talking about another BIS Core Value — Beauty. What is true beauty? How do we view ourselves and others imperfectly, and how could we instead see every soul as beautiful as God does? Join us as we talk all things aesthetics, insecurity, femininity, and the beauty of our simple, ordinary lives. References: The video Beth references about…