Matters of the Heart Podcast

Matters of the Heart

Emily Peterson
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Taking head knowledge and turning it into heart faith with a strong emphasis on prayer, Marian devotion, and Ignatian Spirituality. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/support
Fire (An Imaginative Contemplation)
This is a unique guided meditation experience that I put together inspired by the Catholic saint, Ignatius of Loyola and his Spiritual Exercises. It was crafted specifically for those with ADHD that may struggle with focusing through an entire meditation. But even if you don't have ADHD and you've struggled with meditation - or prayer in general - because you are easily distracted and have trouble focusing, this is for YOU! I have set the sounds of nature to lofi style chord loops and then added some ambient atmosphere to create a very special contemplative Catholic practice. Access a Feelings Wheel here: https://www.rewardcharts4kids.com/feelings-wheel/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/support
Aug 3, 2023
10 min
Rain (An Imaginative Sound Contemplation)
In the style of St. Ignatius, but with my own twist in an effort to make it easier to enter in and stay focused. Join the Discord Community: https://discord.gg/afjSg9qM Access a feelings wheel here: https://www.rewardcharts4kids.com/feelings-wheel/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/support
Jul 13, 2023
10 min
12: How to Pray with Scripture
In this episode, I cover 4 different ways we can pray with Scripture.  Paraphrasing Method Verse Study Method Lectio Divina Ignatian Contemplation For more detailed notes and reference, you can check out the show notes at --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/support
Jun 12, 2021
26 min
11: Specific vs. Spontaneous Prayer
In this episode, I talk about the difference between specific, intentional prayer time that is purposefully set aside and spontaneous, off-the-cuff prayers we pray throughout the day. #unpopularopinion Specifically that we must have specific prayer in our lives. Spontaneous prayers just won't cut it on their own. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/support
May 27, 2021
14 min
10: Expressions of Prayer - Prayer IV
Now that we've talked about what prayer is, how to increase the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, and how to combat difficulties that will arise, we will close this introductory series on prayer by talking about different expressions of prayer.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/support
May 20, 2021
19 min
9: Difficulties in Prayer - Prayer Part III
As we start to take prayer seriously, difficulties will inevitably arise as satan tries to thwart our growth! In this episode, we'll talk about many of those difficulties and how to combat them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/support
May 13, 2021
30 min
8: How to Get More of the Holy Spirit - Prayer Part II
In this episode, we continue the series on prayer and dive into 4 places that the catechism tells us we can access more of the Holy Spirit!  Scripture  The Mass  Virtue  "today" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/support
May 6, 2021
19 min
7: What is Prayer? - Prayer Part I
In today's episode, we're talking about what prayer even is! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/support
Apr 29, 2021
14 min
6: Indulgences
In this episode, I talk about what indulgences are, what they are not, and how we can take holy advantage of them.  I also talk about the Sacrament of Confession and ways that we grow in holiness so that we can skip Purgatory and go straight to heaven when we die.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/support
Apr 15, 2021
23 min
5: The Fruits of the Mysteries of the Rosary
Did you know the Mysteries of the Rosary have fruits that you can ask for? Until this week I had no idea what these were or how I was supposed to incorporate them into my prayer. Let me share with you what I've learned. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mattersoftheheartshow/support
Apr 8, 2021
9 min
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