Scripture for Your Inner Outcasts

A parts-informed reflection on John 1:11-12, “He came to what was his own, but his own people did not accept him. But to those who did accept him he gave power to become children of God.” 

Christmas Day

Presenter: Dr. Peter Malinoski, clinical psychologist and co-founder and president of Souls & Hearts

To discover more content from Dr. Peter, listen to his podcast, "Interior Integration for Catholics," or subscribe to his semi-monthly emailed reflections.

Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.com

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A parts-informed reflection on Isaiah 62:4-5, “No more shall people call you “Forsaken,” or your land “Desolate,” but you shall be called “My Delight,” and your land “Espoused.” For the LORD delights in you and makes your land his spouse. As a young man marries a virgin, your Builder shall marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so shall your God rejoice in you.”

Christmas Eve

Presenter: Dr. Peter Malinoski, clinical psychologist and co-founder and president of Souls & Hearts

To discover more content from Dr. Peter, listen to hi...

A parts-informed reflection on Malachi 3:2-3, “For he is like the refiner’s fire, or like the fuller’s lye. He will sit refining and purifying silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, Refining them like gold or like silver that they may offer due sacrifice to the LORD.”

Tuesday of the 4th Week of Advent

Presenter: Pam Malinoski, Integrator at Souls & Hearts

What is the Innermost Self? Find out in “Interior Integration for Catholics” episode 158.

Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.c...

A parts-informed reflection on today’s Alleluia verse, “O King of all nations and keystone of the Church; come and save man, whom you formed from the dust! Alleluia, alleluia.”

Monday of the 4th Week of Advent

Presenter: Bridget Adams, member care coordinator for the Resilient Catholics Community, lead writer and trainer on the PartsFinder Pro team, and a retreat leader with Souls & Hearts

Feel stressed this Advent and Christmas? Perhaps try a breathing exercise, as described in this article.

Questions or comments? Email scri...

A parts-informed reflection on Isaiah 7:10-14, “The LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying: Ask for a sign from the LORD, your God; let it be deep as the netherworld, or high as the sky! But Ahaz answered, "I will not ask!  I will not tempt the LORD!" Then Isaiah said: Listen, O house of David! Is it not enough for you to weary people, must you also weary my God? Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign: the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel.”

Fourth Sunday of Advent

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A parts-informed reflection on Luke 1:28-31, “And coming to her, he [the angel Gabriel] said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.””

Saturday of the 3rd Week of Advent

Presenter: Elizabeth, producer and host of “Scripture for Your Inner Outcasts”

Many of our parts hold distorted perceptions of God, known as “God Image...

A parts-informed reflection on Luke 1:6-7, “Both were righteous in the eyes of God, observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren and both were advanced in years.”

Friday of the 3rd Week of Advent

Guest Presenter: Dr. Gerry Crete, co-founder of Souls & Hearts

Listeners can discover more content from Dr. Gerry Crete through his private counseling practice, Transfiguration Counseling in Atlanta, GA; his book Litanies of the Heart; his prayers Litany of the Closed Heart, Litany...

A parts-informed reflection on Jeremiah 23:5-6, “Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will raise up a righteous shoot to David; As king he shall reign and govern wisely, he shall do what is just and right in the land. In his days Judah shall be saved, Israel shall dwell in security. This is the name they give him: “The LORD our justice.””

Thursday of the 3rd Week of Advent

Presenter: Elizabeth, producer and host of “Scripture for Your Inner Outcasts”

For further exploration of your experie...

A parts-informed reflection on Psalm 72:4, “He shall defend the afflicted among the people, save the children of the poor.”

Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent

Guest Presenter: Justin Brown, therapist licensed in Illinois and Texas, and member of Souls & Hearts’ Formation for Formators Community. Listeners are invited to contact Justin through CatholicTherapist.com

Calling Catholic Formators! That means YOU: Catholic therapists, coaches, spiritual directors, seminarian formators, or anyone else who professionally accompanies another in a one-on-one relationship -- or is studying to do so. Increase your self-awar...

A parts-informed reflection on Matthew 21:28-29, “‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ The son said in reply, ‘I will not,’ but afterwards he changed his mind and went.”

Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Advent

Guest Presenter: David Saunders, member care coordinator for the Resilient Catholics Community

If today’s episode resonates with you, you can find similar content at soulsandhearts.com/content.

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A parts-informed reflection on Matthew 21:25-26, “"If we say 'Of heavenly origin,' he will say to us, 'Then why did you not believe him?' But if we say, 'Of human origin,' we fear the crowd, for they all regard John as a prophet."”

Monday of the 3rd Week of Advent

Guest Presenter: David Saunders, member care coordinator for the Resilient Catholics Community

The Resilient Catholics Community is a virtual community of Catholics on a journey of human formation. To learn more, visit https://members.soulsan...

A parts-informed reflection on Matthew 11:6, “And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me.”

Third Sunday of Advent

Guest Presenter: Bridget Adams, member care coordinator for the Resilient Catholics Community, lead writer and trainer on the PartsFinder Pro team, and a retreat leader with Souls & Hearts

What is the Innermost Self? Find out in “Interior Integration for Catholics” episode 158

Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.com

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A parts-informed reflection on Psalm 80:4, “Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.”

Memorial of St. Lucy

Guest Presenter: Dr. Kathryn Wessling, behavioral scientist, founder of Catholic Story Groups, and co-developer of the VirtuQuest Strengths Survey

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A parts-informed reflection on Revelation 12:6&10, “The woman herself fled into the desert where she had a place prepared by God. Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now have salvation and power come, and the Kingdom of our God and the authority of his Anointed.””

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Guest Presenter: Lisa Barrett, psychotherapist based out of Sydney, Australia (Leichhardt Counselling) and member of Souls & Hearts’ Formation for Formators Community and Resilient Catholics Community

Calling Catholic Formators! That means YOU: Catholic therapists, coaches, spiritual dir...

A parts-informed reflection on Psalm 145:8, “The Lord is gracious and merciful; slow to anger, and of great kindness.”

Thursday of the 2nd Week of Advent

Guest Presenter: Pam Malinoski, Integrator at Souls & Hearts

Do all parts of you have perfect faith? …Likely not. This article provides a helpful reflection on accepting God’s Providence.

Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.com

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A parts-informed reflection on Matthew 11:28-30, “Jesus said to the crowds: "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light."

Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent

Guest Presenter: Dr. Gerry Crete, co-founder of Souls & Hearts

Listeners can discover more content from Dr. Gerry Crete through his priva...

A parts-informed reflection on Matthew 18:12-14, “Jesus said to his disciples: "What is your opinion? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray? And if he finds it, amen, I say to you, he rejoices more over it than over the ninety-nine that did not stray. In just the same way, it is not the will of your heavenly Father that one of these little ones be lost."”

Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Adven...

A parts-informed reflection on Luke 1:28-31, “And coming to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you." But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.”

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Guest Presenter: Jan, Level 2 trained Internal Family Systems coach and member of the Re...

A parts-informed reflection on Romans 15:7-9, “Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God. For I say that Christ became a minister of the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, to confirm the promises to the patriarchs, but so that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written: Therefore, I will praise you among the Gentiles and sing praises to your name.”

2nd Sunday of Advent

Guest Presenter: Justin Brown, therapist licensed in Illinois and Texas, and member of Souls & Hearts’ Formation for Formator...

A parts-informed reflection on Matthew 9:35-38, “Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest."”

St. Nicholas’ Day

Guest Presenter: Dr. Peter Ma...

A parts-informed reflection on Isaiah 29:18-19, “On that day the deaf shall hear the words of a book; And out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see. The lowly will ever find joy in the LORD, and the poor rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.”

Friday of the 1st Week of Advent

Guest Presenter: Lisa Barrett, psychotherapist based out of Sydney, Australia (Leichhardt Counselling) and member of Souls & Hearts’ Formation for Formators Community and Resilient Catholics Community

Calling Catholic Formators! That means YOU: Cath...

A parts-informed reflection on Matthew 7:21, “Jesus said to his disciples: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.””

Thursday of the 1st Week of Advent

Guest Presenter: Elizabeth, producer and host of “Scripture for Your Inner Outcasts”

Many of our parts hold distorted perceptions of God, known as “God Images.” To learn more about God Images, listen to “Interior Integration for Catholics” episodes 23-29.

Questions or comments? Email...

A parts-informed reflection on Matthew 15:29-30, “At that time: Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, went up on the mountain, and sat down there. Great crowds came to him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute, and many others. They placed them at his feet, and he cured them.”

Memorial of St. Francis Xavier

Guest Presenter: Elizabeth, producer and host of “Scripture for Your Inner Outcasts”

To learn more about the Internal Family Systems concept of “unburdening,” check out our sister podcast, Interior Integr...

A parts-informed reflection on Isaiah 11:6-7, “Then the wolf shall be a guest of the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; The calf and the young lion shall browse together, with a little child to guide them.”

Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent

Guest Presenter: Pam Malinoski, Integrator at Souls & Hearts

If today’s episode resonates with you, you can find similar content at soulsandhearts.com/content.

Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.com

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A parts-informed reflection on Isaiah 4:6, “For over all, the LORD's glory will be shelter and protection: shade from the parching heat of day, refuge and cover from storm and rain.”

Monday of the 1st Week of Advent

Guest Presenter: Lisa Barrett, psychotherapist based out of Sydney, Australia (Leichhardt Counselling) and member of Souls & Hearts’ Formation for Formators Community and Resilient Catholics Community

Calling Catholic Formators! That means YOU: Catholic therapists, coaches, spiritual directors, seminarian formators, or anyone else who professionally accompanies another in a one-on-one relationship -- or is stu...

A parts-informed reflection on Psalm 122:8, “Because of my brothers and friends I will say, "Peace be within you!"”

1st Sunday of Advent

Guest Presenter: Dr. Peter Malinoski, clinical psychologist and co-founder and president of Souls & Hearts

Current members of the Resilient Catholics Community are invited to attend our annual retreat from August 6-9, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana. Registration is now open; click HERE for more information.

Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.com

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A parts-informed reflection on Luke 21:34-36, “Jesus said to his disciples: "Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap. For that day will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth. Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man."”

Saturday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time

Guest Presenter: Dr. Grant...

A parts-informed reflection on Luke 21:29-30, “Jesus told his disciples a parable. "Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near.””

Friday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time

Guest Presenter: Bridget Adams, member care coordinator for the Resilient Catholics Community, lead writer and trainer on the PartsFinder Pro team, and a retreat leader with Souls & Hearts

Are you wondering, “What are parts?” Learn more in Dr. Peter Malinoski’s interview on the "Being Hum...

A parts-informed reflection on Psalm 145:8-9, “The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness. The LORD is good to all and compassionate toward all his works.”

Thanksgiving Day

Guest Presenter: Dr. Peter Malinoski, clinical psychologist and co-founder and president of Souls & Hearts

Many of our parts hold distorted perceptions of God, known as “God Images.” To learn more about God Images, listen to “Interior Integration for Catholics” episodes 23-29.

Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.com

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A parts-informed reflection on Luke 21:15, “Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute.”

Wednesday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time

Guest Presenter: Bob Benson, a husband & father from New Jersey and a member of the Resilient Catholics Community

The Resilient Catholics Community is a virtual community of Catholics on a journey of human formation. To learn more, visit https://members.soulsandhearts.com/rcc

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A parts-informed reflection on Revelation 2:10, “Remain faithful until death, And I will give you the crown of life.”

Tuesday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time

Guest Presenter: Elizabeth, producer and host of “Scripture for Your Inner Outcasts”

If today’s episode resonates with you, you can find similar content at soulsandhearts.com/content. 

Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.com

Share your thoughts via this episode's YouTube comments at youtube.com/@ScriptureForYourInnerOutcasts

A parts-informed reflection on Daniel 1:8, “But Daniel was resolved not to defile himself with the king's food or wine; so he begged the chief chamberlain to spare him this defilement.”

Memorial of St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions

Guest Presenter: Pam Malinoski, Integrator at Souls & Hearts

Do all parts of you have perfect faith? …Likely not. This article provides a helpful reflection on accepting God’s Providence.

Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.com

Share your thoughts via this episode's YouTube comments at...

A parts-informed reflection on Colossians 1:12-13, “Brothers and sisters: Let us give thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light. He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Guest Presenter: Elizabeth, producer and host of “Scripture for Your Inner Outcasts”

If today’s episode resonates with you, you can find...

A parts-informed reflection on 1 Maccabees 6:10-11, “So he called in all his Friends and said to them: "Sleep has departed from my eyes, for my heart is sinking with anxiety. I said to myself: 'Into what tribulation have I come, and in what floods of sorrow am I now! Yet I was kindly and beloved in my rule.'””

Memorial of St. Cecilia

Guest Presenter: Bridget Adams, member care coordinator for the Resilient Catholics Community, lead writer and trainer on the PartsFinder Pro team, and a retreat leader with Souls & Hearts

A parts-informed reflection on 1 Maccabees 4:57-58, “They ornamented the facade of the temple with gold crowns and shields; they repaired the gates and the priests’ chambers and furnished them with doors. There was great joy among the people now that the disgrace of the Gentiles was removed.”

Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Guest Presenter: Jan, Level 2 trained Internal Family Systems coach and member of the Resilient Catholics Community

The Resilient Catholics Community is a virtual community of Catholics on a journey of human formation. To learn...

A parts-informed reflection on Jeremiah 29:11-12 & 14, 

“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you—oracle of the LORD—plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope. When you call me, and come and pray to me, I will listen to you. …I will gather you together from all the nations and all the places to which I have banished you—oracle of the LORD—and bring you back to the place from which I have exiled you.”

Thursday of the 33rd Week...

A parts-informed reflection on 2 Maccabees 7:22-23, 

"I do not know how you came into existence in my womb;
it was not I who gave you the breath of life,
nor was it I who set in order
the elements of which each of you is composed.
Therefore, since it is the Creator of the universe
who shapes each man's beginning,
as he brings about the origin of everything,
he, in his mercy,
will give you back both breath and life,
because you now disregard yourselves for th...

A parts-informed reflection on Luke 19:2-3 & 5, “Now a man there named Zacchaeus, who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man, was seeking to see who Jesus was; but he could not see him because of the crowd, for he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus, who was about to pass that way. When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house.””

Tuesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary...

A parts-informed reflection on Luke 18:35-43, “As Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." He shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!" The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, "Son of David, have pity on me!" Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, "What do you want me...

A parts-informed reflection on Malachi 3:19-20, “Lo, the day is coming, blazing like an oven, when all the proud and all evildoers will be stubble, and the day that is coming will set them on fire, leaving them neither root nor branch, says the LORD of hosts. But for you who fear my name, there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays.”

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Guest Presenter: Michelle Gardiner, a wife and mother from Dallas, Texas and longtime member of Souls & Hearts’ Resilient Catholics Community

Ma...