Discerning Hearts - Catholic Podcasts
Discerning Hearts Catholic PodcastsTrusted Catholic spirituality podcasts offering spiritual formation, prayer, and guidance for the interior life.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 249 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & SpiritualitySpirituality | |||
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Day 4 – St. Francis of Assisi Novena for the Discerning Heart with Msgr. John Esseff
Day 4: Love of Creation
St. Francis, you praised God through all of His creation, seeing in every creature the hand of the Creator. In your “Canticle of the Creatu... more
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena – Day Seven
St. Therese you have said:
“Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you – for you alone? He burns with the desire to come into your heart… don’t listen to the demon, laugh at him,... more
Day 9 – The Celestial Choir of Angels – St. Michael and the Holy Angels Novena
V/. O God, + come to my assistance
R/. O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory Be
Day 9 – The Celestial Choir of Angels
The ANGELS primary focus is the caretakership of ... more
Day 3 – The Power of Suffering – St. Faustina Novena for the Discerning Heart
From the Diary of St. Faustina, 57 – Faustina writes:
“Suffering is a great grace; through suffering, the soul becomes like the Savior; in suffering, love becomes crystal... more
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- Consolation in times of Trial
This podcast has helped me grow closer to God in my time of trial, it has helped me to understand my suffering and know that I am not alone in this fight, but most importantly that God is going through this difficult time with me.
Apple Podcasts5MarcelaKostoff
United States2 months ago - Doctors of the Church
Soak it up ladies and gentlemen. Fill your heart and mind with wholesome content.
Apple Podcasts5JCisKingalwaysUnited States2 months ago - Truly Enriching
The attitude and content of every episode has the goal of deepening our relationship with Christ and His Church, in both gentle and challenging ways. What a gift to the Church and the world.
Apple Podcasts5BfreelGAUnited States3 months ago - Closer to God
The range of podcasts from erudite to profoundly caring have deepened my spiritual life and my internal and external peace. Try out what looks interesting to you (e.g. the classics,Lord of the Rings insights, the wisdom of the saints, words from Mother Theresa's friends etc.) come back for more when you seek refreshment. I thank God for Discerning Hearts and for the love and wisdom of the podcasts.
Apple Podcasts5Val City GalUnited States6 months ago - Fantastic
Its helping me make sense of a lot of otherwise dense material.
Apple Podcasts5yehgitz
United Kingdoma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #149 |  Italy/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
Apple Podcasts | #20 |  Chile/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
Apple Podcasts | #37 | Chile/Religion & Spirituality |
Apple Podcasts | #98 |  Norway/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
Apple Podcasts | #181 | Norway/Religion & Spirituality |
Apple Podcasts | #192 |  Philippines/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
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What is Discerning Hearts about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show concentrates on Catholic spirituality, prayer, and literary theology through guided prayer experiences (Lectio Divina) and thoughtful conversations with scholars and practitioners. It frequently explores saints, Marian theology, and doctrinal topics, often linking ancient practices to daily spiritual life. Episodes mix scriptural reflection, church history, and accessible insights, making it helpful for listeners seeking deeper interior formation and practical faith guidance. A notable strength is the host's calm, compassionate interviewing style and a focus on contemplative prayer that appeals to devout Catholics and religious educators alike.
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How many episodes of Discerning Hearts are there?
Discerning Hearts launched 11 years ago and published 249 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Discerning Hearts include:
1. Dr. Robert Enright
2. David Scott
3. Susan Conroy
4. Paul Thigpen
5. Father Quan Tran
6. Dr. Paul Thigpen
7. Dr. Anthony Lilles
8. Sr. Joan Miller
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