Matters of the Heart

Emily Peterson, Studio for the Soul
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Taking head knowledge and turning it into heart faith. A Catholic podcast about prayer, Scripture, Catholic teaching, Ignatian Spirituality, creativity, and personal reflection.

  1. 12/29/2025

    Pausing at Year’s End: A Guided Examen

    As the year comes to a close, this episode offers a guided Ignatian Examen—a prayerful review of the past year in the presence of God. Rooted in the spiritual tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Examen helps us notice where God has been present, where we have struggled, and where grace has quietly taken root. The Ignatian Examen is not an examination of conscience focused on failure, but a way of learning to see our lives as God sees them—with mercy, patience, and love. You may wish to pause at different moments, journal afterward, or return to this prayer more than once. This reflection is intended to be prayed with slowly and attentively. Find a quiet place, allow yourself to be still, and enter into the closing of the year with honesty, gratitude, and hope. For a written version, visit my Patreon page. Members also have access to a couple additional prompts and practices.

  2. 08/03/2023

    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/

  3. 07/13/2023

    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/

  4. 06/12/2021

    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

  5. 05/27/2021

    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.

  6. 05/20/2021

    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.

  7. 05/13/2021

    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.

  8. 05/06/2021

    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"

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Taking head knowledge and turning it into heart faith. A Catholic podcast about prayer, Scripture, Catholic teaching, Ignatian Spirituality, creativity, and personal reflection.

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  • Creator
    Emily Peterson, Studio for the Soul
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Emily Peterson, Studio for the Soul
  • Show Website
    Matters of the Heart