Season 5, Episode 9: Big Wins, the Human Jesus, and the Gift of Rest

From historic moments in women’s sports to the humanity of Jesus and the importance of rest, this episode of Faith Fondue explores the victories, relationships, and spiritual insights that shape our lives.

In our Spiritual Stew, we explore Jesus’ commandment to love God with our whole hearts, souls, and minds, and consider the power of Ignatian contemplation to help us encounter Christ in his humanity. Reflecting on a recent eulogy for her mother, Anne considers the profound beauty of a God who became one of us and knew the love of a mother.

Finally, in Take-Aways, we turn to an essential but often overlooked spiritual practice: rest. Drawing on Scripture and the wisdom of a friend during a season of grief, we remember that caring for ourselves is not a luxury. It is part of caring for the gifts God has given us.

Big wins, deep love, and permission to rest—there's plenty to stir over the flame.