As Christians, what does our free time look like? Do we prioritize the same things as the world? Is there any difference in how we spend our time and money and attention? Those who know Jesus live differently. In important things, and also ordinary, everyday things. We’re talking about the kind of mindset that changes the most important thing about Friday from “End of the Work Week!” to “The Day Our Lord Suffered and Died For Us.”
It can be a struggle to feel like everything is ordinary, but God wants to encounter us in that ordinary and make it extraordinary.
As we grow, we want to keep focusing on quality and bringing you new features that have a cost. So, in our Franciscan way, we’re asking: Would you consider becoming a monthly donor if you’ve been loving the Poco a Poco podcast? No gift is too small! 100% of donations will go to the Poco a Poco podcast and are tax-deductible. Spirit Juice Entertainment Group (SJEG) is the non-profit arm of Spirit Juice Studios. It is a 501(c)3 organization that relies on your support to continue creating original, authentically Catholic content that reaches thousands of people each week through our website and social media channels.
Start a new monthly donation and receive an array of Poco a Poco and Spirit Juice swag in gratitude for your generosity. For more information, please visit our Poco a Poco Support page.
To qualify, you must donate a minimum of $10 per month. All gifts in between will be rounded down to the nearest package amount. Please allow 6-8 weeks for your package to be shipped. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]. Your donation is tax-deductible within the United States, and we will provide a tax receipt for your records.
-
Marian Posture
Is your prayer and your life two separate realities? Mary gives us a ton of hope that the grace of God and the Holy Spirit meet us in reality. At its core, the Marian posture is about the reality of God’s fullness. Mary teaches us that the best place to live your spiritual life is in reality—where you are right now. It’s about living one reality in the presence of God. This episode invites us to have confidence in the daily bread…
-
Realities Not Fantasies
We think we’re most free when we can be in control. “I’m free when I get up every day and have control over my life and circumstances.” That’s not Catholic freedom, according to Jacque Philippe, but it is accepting reality as it is. We struggle with freedom because it’s hard to accept our weaknesses, and it’s pretty difficult to accept…
-
Winning Summer
What does it actually look like to rest well?
As summer begins, the friars talk about how to enter a season of more space, flexibility, and rest without drifting into idleness. Whether it’s summer break, vacation, weekends, or simply a change of rhythm, these moments can become a real gift, but only if we bring Jesus into them.
In this episode, they reflect on the difference between true Sabbath rest and just checking out. Rest isn’t a break from prayer, charity, or our relationship with God. It’s an invitation to receive life with Him in a new way with intentionality, joy, good recreation, and space to be renewed.
They also offer practical encouragement for staying grounded: keep prayer at the center, stay connected to others, choose wholesome fun, and look for small ways to love each day.
Join us as we learn how to win summer, not by doing more, but by resting with Jesus and letting Him renew what matters most.
