“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” — Aristotle

We often think we have to figure everything out on our own. But what if part of the way God intends us to grow is through the people He places around us?

In this episode, we talk about the power of community, friendship, and recognizing that we aren't meant to walk through life—or our faith—alone. Sometimes the people around us can challenge us, encourage us, and help us become who we're meant to be.

And for this week's Practical Prayer Practice, we're taking that idea into prayer by doing something simple: praying with friends.

Plus, this week's Shepherds of the Week are Cole, Robert, and Henry.

Maybe the people around you aren't just part of your life. Maybe they're part of how God is trying to lead you closer to Him.

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What if adversity isn't simply something we have to survive, but something God can use to transform us?

For Episode 99 of The Lost Sheep Podcast, we take inspiration from Mulan: “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” We dive into what happens when life gets difficult, why suffering can produce growth, and how God can bring beauty out of circumstances we never would have chosen for ourselves.

Our Practical Prayer Practice invites us to meditate on Mary opening the tabernacle, entering into the mystery of her relationship with Christ and learning from her example of complete openness to God. Plus, we introduce this week's Shepherd of the Week.

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This week on The Lost Sheep Podcast, we wrestle with the question:

What are we really seeking?

Inspired by Rumi's famous quote, “What you seek is seeking you,” we explore the role of desire in our lives and in our relationship with God. Are our desires something we should follow, something we should suppress, or something we need to learn how to discern? We talk about the difference between good desires and disordered desires, how God can work through the deepest longings of our hearts, and what it means to allow Him to lead us toward what we're truly made for.

Our Shepherd of the Week is Zack Zvosecz, and for this week's Practical Prayer Practice, we're challenging you to spend time discerning your desires—bringing the things you want most before God and asking Him what those desires might be revealing about your vocation, your relationships, and your life with Him.