S17 E7 - Staying Grounded When Storms Come
Abiding Together
Abiding Together
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🗓️ 27 October 2025
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, we talk about what it means to weather the storms of life well. Everyone experiences difficult moments throughout their lives and these storms come in all shapes and sizes. In each one, we have the opportunity to respond from a place of truth and peace instead of fear. We share practical ways we’ve learned to weather the storms in our own lives, from simplifying life to immersing ourselves in Scripture. We also explore how pain, though difficult, can lead us into deeper healing and communion with God. No matter what you’re facing, you are not alone—He is near, and so are we.
Heather’s One Thing - Strengthen Yourself in the Lord by Bill Johnson
Heather’s Other One Thing - Same God (feat Jonsal Barriente) from Elevation Worship
Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Pints with Aquinas | What to Do When Marriage Gets Hard (Jason and Crystalina Evert)
Michelle’s One Thing - Healed and Restored Nonprofit
Other Resources Mentioned:
- Carmelite Sisters of The Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles
- Searching for and Maintaining Peace book study
- Be Transformed book study
Journal Questions:
- How have I been making decisions out of fear and overwhelm?
- What do I believe about God, myself, or another person within the context of my storm?
- When do I feel the most emotionally dysregulated?
- What coping mechanisms am I turning to instead of going to the Lord?
- What good is God doing within me in my suffering?
Discussion Questions:
- What storms are you experiencing in this season?
- When has the Lord revealed His Presence to you from within a storm?
- Are you relying on the Lord or on yourself in the midst of your storm?
- What fruit has been born from suffering in your life?
Quotes to Ponder:
“Remain in me. This is the word of Jesus. It is not only a call but a promise of strength, peace, and fruitfulness.” (St. Elizabeth of the Trinity)
“Let us live with Him as with a friend. Through all the storms, He remains.” (St. Elizabeth of the Trinity)
Scripture for Lectio:
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)
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Chapters:
00:00 Our Holy Home
01:16 Intro
02:06 Welcome
04:33 Guiding Quote and Scripture Verse
08:12 How the Enemy Tries to Amplify Storms
09:45 Slowing Down is Essential
12:08 When Prayer Becomes Dry
14:23 Turmoil Can Feel Like Its Our Fault
16:43 Remembering God’s Faithfulness
18:37 Pain Causes Us to Make A Change
20:48 Distractions Will Never Fulfil Us
22:44 Maturing is A Decision We Make
24:15 Weathering Storms In Community
26:54 Spiritual Practices
28:55 One Things
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| 1:14.1 | We hope you enjoy this episode. Hello and welcome to season 17 of the Abiding Together podcast. |
| 1:19.4 | It is incredible to be with you after all of these seasons and we think you're going to really |
| 1:24.4 | enjoy all that God is going to have for you during this 17th season of our |
| 1:29.2 | podcast. The Abiding Together podcast is a place where you can find connection, rest, and |
| 1:34.1 | encouragement in your journey with Jesus Christ. My name is Sister Miriam James Heidland, and every |
| 1:38.6 | week I'm joined by two of my very dearest friends, Michelle Benzinger, and Heather Kim, |
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