Bravery in the Bible

Fear can easily take our gaze off of God and leave us feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the future. The Sisters share practical ways to choose faith over fear—from prayer and Scripture to the sacraments, friendship, the intercession of the saints, and remembering our identity and dignity as beloved children of God. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occasional updates from the Sisters of Life, text LETLOVE (one word) to 33777 to be added to our email list.

What does it look like to choose courage when fear is real? The Sisters explore how the saints teach us to live with courage—not only in extraordinary moments, but in the ordinary, everyday choices to trust God and say yes. From the Blessed Ulma family and St. Josephine Bakhita to St. John Henry Newman, St. Zélie Martin, and others, the lives of the saints teach us how the Holy Spirit coaches us to courageously take the next step toward Jesus. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occasional updates from the Sisters of Life, text LETLOVE (one word) to 33777 to be added to our email list.

What does Jesus really mean when he says, "Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48)? In a culture that equates perfection with flawless performance, the Sisters explore the freedom of authentic Christian perfection—a life rooted not in achievement, but in receiving the Father's love and learning to love as Christ loves. Discover how God uses our weaknesses, failures, and imperfections not as obstacles to holiness, but as the very places where his grace transforms us into saints. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occasional updates from the Sisters of Life, text LETLOVE (one word) to 33777 to be added to our email list.

How do we face suffering without letting fear isolate us? The Sisters emphasize the beauty and power of communion while navigating the trials of life. They remind us that authentic relationships with the Lord and with others strengthen us and transform our experience of suffering. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occasional updates from the Sisters of Life, text LETLOVE (one word) to 33777 to be added to our email list.

The Bible is filled with unlikely heroes—but what made them so brave? The Sisters explore some of the most courageous men and women in Scripture, revealing that true bravery is not fearlessness but trusting God enough to take the next faithful step. From Abraham and Rahab to Esther, Daniel, the Blessed Mother, and many others, these figures reveal the power of drawing our strength from God in the hardest moments. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occasional updates from the Sisters of Life, text LETLOVE (one word) to 33777 to be added to our email list.

Fear is something we all experience—but it doesn't have to have the final word. The Sisters explore the difference between emotional fear and holy fear, sharing personal stories, Scripture, and practical wisdom for bringing our fears to Jesus and discovering the freedom that comes from trusting in his love. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occasional updates from the Sisters of Life, text LETLOVE (one word) to 33777 to be added to our email list.

Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Cora Caeli, and Sr. Magnificat Rose announce the new season of Let Love, launching July 13! In the new season, the Sisters will be exploring the theme of Faith Over Fear—taking an honest look at the fears we all face and discovering how God meets us in them and heals us when we open our hearts to him. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occasional updates from the Sisters of Life, text LETLOVE (one word) to 33777 to be added to our email list.

What if we’re thinking too small? God gave the human mind the incredible capacity to dream, create, and love—to think big! The Sisters encourage us to reclaim the art of dreaming with God—because love is always creative, and grace always makes more possible in our lives. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occasional updates from the Sisters of Life, text LETLOVE (one word) to 33777 to be added to our email list.

What if the way you think, react, and love is actually a roadmap to holiness? In this episode, the Sisters dive into the four temperaments—choleric, sanguine, phlegmatic, and melancholic—and explore how these God-given tendencies influence our thoughts, relationships, and our relationship with the Lord. Rather than putting ourselves in boxes, our temperaments are a gift—one that reveals both our strengths and the gaps where we most need God’s grace. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occasional updates from the Sisters of Life, text LETLOVE (one word) to 33777 to be added to our email list.

What do you do when your thoughts turn dark, discouraging, or overwhelming? The Sisters discuss honestly about the struggle with difficult thoughts and reflect on how the Lord meets us right in the midst of these struggles. Rather than being something to fear or hide, difficult thoughts can become moments of encounter when we turn to Him. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occasional updates from the Sisters of Life, text LETLOVE (one word) to 33777 to be added to our email list.