Scripture for Your Inner Outcasts

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By: Souls and Hearts

In the Gospels, Jesus reaches out to the outcasts, the most marginalized and rejected members of His society. In this very brief podcast, we take His approach inside – to reach out to your inner outcasts, the parts of you who are walking in darkness and gloom. Listen in and invite the Good News in the daily Mass readings to shine on your inner lost sheep, your inner prodigals, your inner lepers, your lame, deaf, and blind parts, your inner tax collectors, and your inner prostitutes – all those parts of you deemed unworthy and unacceptable by your protector parts. Why? So that...

220 The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor
Yesterday at 4:01 AM

A parts-informed reflection on Psalm 34:7, “The Lord hears the cry of the poor.”


Wednesday of the second week of Easter

 

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


Are you wondering, “What are parts?” Learn more in Dr. Peter Malinoski’s interview on the "Being Human Podcast" episode 35

 

Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.com

 

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


219 Who is Needy Amongst Your Internal Family System?
Last Tuesday at 4:01 AM

A parts-informed reflection on Acts 4:33-35, “With great power the Apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all. There was no needy person among them, for those who owned property or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds of the sale, and put them at the feet of the Apostles, and they were distributed to each according to need.”


Tuesday of the second week of Easter

 

Presenter: Dr. Kathryn Wessling, behavioral scientist, founder of Catholic Story Groups, and co-developer of the Virtu...


218 Exiles’ Contributions to Your Love
Last Monday at 4:01 AM

A parts-informed reflection on John 3:1-4, “There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. He came to Jesus at night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God, for no one can do these signs that you are doing unless God is with him." Jesus answered and said to him, "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless one is born from above, he cannot see the Kingdom of God." Nicodemus said to him, "How can a man once grown old be born again? Surely he cannot reenter hi...


217 Doubting Thomas as an Exile in the System of the 12 Disciples
Last Sunday at 4:01 AM

A special Sunday edition, in which Dr. Gerry reflects on John 20:19-31, 1 Peter 1:3-4 & Psalm 118, and Dr. Peter reflects on Acts 2:42-47.


Divine Mercy Sunday


Presenter: Dr. Peter Malinoski and Dr. Gerry Crete, co-founders of Souls & Hearts

 

Episode 181 of our sister podcast, Interior Integration for Catholics, is out, featuring Dr. Anthony Flood. Listen wherever you find your podcasts!

 

Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.com

 

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


216 It is Possible for You Inner Outcasts to be Transformed
Last Saturday at 4:01 AM

A parts-informed reflection on Acts 4:13, “Observing the boldness of Peter and John

and perceiving them to be uneducated, ordinary men, the leaders, elders, and scribes were amazed, and they recognized them as the companions of Jesus.”


Saturday in the Octave of Easter


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

 

Current members of the Resilient Catholics Community are invited to attend our annual retreat from...


215 Integrated Exiles Can Recognize Jesus
Last Friday at 4:01 AM

A parts-informed reflection on John 21:5-7, “Jesus said to them, "Children, have you caught anything to eat?" They answered him, "No." So he said to them, "Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something." So they cast it, and were not able to pull it in because of the number of fish. So the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord." When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tucked in his garment, for he was lightly clad, and jumped into the sea.”



214 Seek the Wisdom of Your Innermost Self
04/09/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Wisdom 10:20-2, “They praised in unison your conquering hand, O Lord, for Wisdom opened mouths that were mute and gave eloquence to the tongues of infants.”


Thursday in the Octave of Easter


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@soulsandhe...


213 Rise and Walk!
04/08/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Acts 3:1-8, “Peter and John were going up to the temple area for the three o’clock hour of prayer. And a man crippled from birth was carried and placed at the  gate of the temple called “the Beautiful Gate” every day to beg for alms from the people who entered the temple. When he saw Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked for alms. But Peter looked intently at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us.” He paid attention to them, expecting to receive something from them. Peter said, “I have...


212 Being Seen and Recognized
04/07/2026

A parts-informed reflection on John 20:14-16, “When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus there, but did not know it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” She thought it was the gardener and said to him, “Sir, if you carried him away, tell me where you laid him, and I will take him.” Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni.”


Tuesday in the Octave of Easter


Presenter: Pam Malinoski, integrator of Soul...


211 Mary Magdalene Felt the Pain of Exile But Also the Joy of Re-integration With Christ
04/06/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Matthew 28:8-9, “Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce the news to his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them on their way and greeted them.”


Easter Monday


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 of the F...


210 Christ is Risen!
04/05/2026

A special Sunday edition, in which Dr. Gerry reflects on Psalm 118:22, and Dr. Peter reflects on John 20:1-2.


Easter Sunday


Presenter: Dr. Peter Malinoski and Dr. Gerry Crete, co-founders of 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

 

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


209 The Stone Which the Builders Rejected Has Become the Cornerstone
04/04/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Psalm 118:22-23, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. By the LORD has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes.”


Holy Saturday


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

 

Learn more about how your exiled parts hold the burden of shame on our sister podcast, “Interior Integration for Catholics,” episodes 37-49. In particular, episode 38, “Seeing the Signs of Shame in Yourself and Others,” provides an excellent overview of this topic.

 

Questions or com...


208 Exiled Parts as Christ-Like Figures in Their Suffering
04/03/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Isaiah 53:4-5, “Yet it was our infirmities that he bore, our sufferings that he endured, while we thought of him as stricken, as one smitten by God and afflicted. But he was pierced for our offenses, crushed for our sins; upon him was the chastisement that makes us whole, by his stripes we were healed.”


Good Friday


Presenter: Pam Malinoski, Integrator at Souls & Hearts

 

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


207 Jesus Is Sent to the Lowly and the Brokenhearted
04/02/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Isaiah 61:1-2, “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the lowly, to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners.”


Holy Thursday


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

 

Current members of the Resilient Catholics Community are invited to attend our annual...


206 Sometimes A Part of Me Wonders, “Is it Better If I’d Never Been Born…?"
04/01/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Matthew 26:23-24, “He who has dipped his hand into the dish with me is the one who will betray me. The Son of Man indeed goes, as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed. It would be better for that man if he had never been born.”


Wednesday of Holy Week


Presenter: Kasey Kimball, doctoral candidate in historical theology at Boston College, Visiting Assistant Professor of Theology at Providence College, member of the St. Jero...


205 You Exiles Will Be Gathered Back to Him
03/31/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Isaiah 49:4-5, "Though I thought I had toiled in vain, and for nothing, uselessly, spent my strength, Yet my reward is with the LORD, my recompense is with my God. For now the LORD has spoken who formed me as his servant from the womb, That Jacob may be brought back to him and Israel gathered to him; And I am made glorious in the sight of the LORD, and my God is now my strength!"

 

Tuesday of Holy Week


Presenter: Bridget Adams, member care coordinator for the R...


204 Bringing Exiles Out of Confinement
03/30/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Isaiah 42:6-7, "I, the LORD, have called you for the victory of justice, I have grasped you by the hand; I formed you, and set you as a covenant of the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness."

 

Monday of Holy Week

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 C...


203 Jesus Becomes Like an Exile
03/29/2026

A special Sunday edition, in which Dr. Gerry reflects on Philippians 2:7-8, and Dr. Peter reflects on Matthew 26:14-27:66.

 

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion


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

Share your thoughts via this episode's YouTube c...


202 Jesus's Closeness Brings Restoration
03/28/2026

A parts-informed reflection on John 11:47-48, "What are we going to do? This man is performing many signs. If we leave him alone, all will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away both our land and our nation."

 

Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent


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

Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.com

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201 Exiles Bear Our Vengeance
03/27/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Jeremiah 20:10, "I hear the whisperings of many: 'Terror on every side! Denounce! let us denounce him!' All those who were my friends are on the watch for any misstep of mine. 'Perhaps he will be trapped; then we can prevail, and take our vengeance on him.'"

 

Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent


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.com

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200 Returning Exiles Soften Hearts
03/26/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Psalm 95:8, "If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts."

 

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent


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

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


199 God Allows You to Question
03/25/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Isaiah 7:10-12, "The LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying: 'Ask for a sign from the LORD, your God; let it be deep as the nether world, or high as the sky!' But Ahaz answered, 'I will not ask! I will not tempt the LORD!'"

 

Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord

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

Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.com

S...


198 Letting God Witness and Hear the Exile's Story
03/24/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Psalm 102:18-21, "Let this be written for the generation to come, and let his future creatures praise the LORD: 'The LORD looked down from his holy height, from heaven he beheld the earth, to hear the groaning of the prisoners, to release those doomed to die.' O Lord, hear my prayer, and let my cry come to you."

Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent


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

To learn more about the Internal Family...


197 Neither Do I Condemn You
03/23/2026

A parts-informed reflection on John 8:10-11, "So he was left alone with the woman before him. Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, 'Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?' She replied, 'No one, sir.' Then Jesus said, 'Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on do not sin any more.'"

 

Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent


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

Ple...


196 Coming to Life Again
03/22/2026

A special Sunday edition, in which Dr. Gerry reflects on John 11:1-45 and Ezekiel 37:12-14, and Dr. Peter reflects on Romans 8:8-11.

 

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Presenters: Dr. Peter Malinoski, clinical psychologist and co-founder and president of Souls & Hearts, and 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 of the Fearful Heart, and Litany of the Wounded Heart; and h...


195 Sacrifice Goats and Scapegoats
03/21/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Jeremiah 11:19, "Yet I, like a trusting lamb led to slaughter, had not realized that they were hatching plots against me: 'Let us destroy the tree in its vigor; let us cut him off from the land of the living, so that his name will be spoken no more.'"

 

Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent

Presenter: Peta Evans, a wife and mother and founder of and counselor at Esencia Life Centre, a pregnancy resource center in Albury, Australia

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


194 The Lord Is Close to the Broken Hearted
03/20/2026

 A parts-informed reflection on Psalm 34:19-23, "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. Many are the troubles of the just man, but out of them all the LORD delivers him. He watches over all his bones; not one of them shall be broken. The LORD redeems the lives of his servants."

 

Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent


Presenter: Michelle Gardiner lives in Dallas, Texas with her 4 adult daughters. She loves IFS and is a long-time member of Souls & Hearts’ Resilient Catholics Community


193 The Gift of Faith and Hope
03/19/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Romans 4:16-18, "For this reason, it depends on faith, so that it may be a gift, and the promise may be guaranteed to all his descendants, not to those who only adhere to the law but to those who follow the faith of Abraham, who is the father of all of us, as it is written, I have made you father of many nations. He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not exist. He believed, hoping against...


192 God Will Never Forget You
03/18/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Isaiah 49:14-15, "But Zion said, 'The LORD has forsaken me; my Lord has forgotten me.' Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you."

 

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent

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

For further information on attachment and integrity needs, listen to our sister podcast, “Int...


191 Jesus Knows How Long You've Waited for Healing
03/17/2026

A parts-informed reflection on John 5:6-9, "When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had been ill for a long time, he said to him, 'Do you want to be well?' The sick man answered him, 'Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up; while I am on my way, someone else gets down there before me.' Jesus said to him, 'Rise, take up your mat, and walk.' Immediately the man became well, took up his mat, and walked."
 

St. Patrick's Day


190 God's Promise of Restoration
03/16/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Isaiah 65:17-19, "Thus says the LORD: Lo, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; The things of the past shall not be remembered or come to mind. Instead, there shall always be rejoicing and happiness in what I create; For I create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight; I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people."
 

Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent


Presenter: Kasey Kimball, doctoral candidate in historical theology at Boston College, Visiting Assistant Professor of...


189 Unknown Exiles Hidden in Darkness
03/15/2026

A special Sunday edition, in which Dr. Gerry reflects on 1 Samuel 16 and Ephesians 5:8, and Dr. Peter reflects on John 9:1-41 and Psalm 23: 1-3.

 

Fourth Sunday of Lent


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


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188 Can You Remember When God Showed Mercy to You?
03/14/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Hosea 6:1-3, "Come, let us return to the LORD, it is he who has rent, but he will heal us; he has struck us, but he will bind our wounds. He will revive us after two days; on the third day he will raise us up, to live in his presence. Let us know, let us strive to know the LORD; as certain as the dawn is his coming, and his judgment shines forth like the light of day! He will come to us like the rain, like spring rain that waters the earth."

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187 Can You Hear God's Voice?
03/13/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Hosea 14:4, "We shall say no more, 'Our god,' to the work of our hands; for in you the orphan finds compassion."

 

Friday of the Third Week of Lent


Presenter: Dr. Gerry Crete, co-founder of 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

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


186 When Spiritual Managers Speak for God
03/12/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Jeremiah 7:23-24, "Thus says the LORD: This is what I commanded my people: Listen to my voice; then I will be your God and you shall be my people. Walk in all the ways that I command you, so that you may prosper. But they obeyed not, nor did they pay heed. They walked in the hardness of their evil heart and turned their backs, not their faces, to me."

 

Thursday of the Third Week of Lent


Presenter: Pam Malinoski, Integrator at Souls & Hearts


What i...


185 Exiled Parts Who Drive Affairs
03/11/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Matthew 5:19, "But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the Kingdom of heaven."

 

Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent


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


For further information on attachment and integrity needs, listen to our sister podcast, “Interior Integration for Catholics,” episode 62.


Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.com

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


184 There Is Still Time to Go Inside
03/10/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Joel 2:12-13, "Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart; for I am gracious and merciful."

Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent


Presenter: Dr. John Bruchalski, founder of Tepeyac OB/GYN practice and of Divine Mercy Care non-profit, and author of Two Patients


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


Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.com

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


183 Driven Out of Town
03/09/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Luke 4:28-29, "When the people in the synagogue heard this they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong."

Monday of the Third Week of Lent


Presenter: Pam Malinoski, Integrator at Souls & Hearts


Check out THIS ARTICLE for further reading on the concept of God the Father and the Blessed Mary as your primary parents.


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182 Christ Makes Room for the Exile
03/08/2026

A special Sunday edition, in which Dr. Gerry reflects on Exodus 17:3-7 and Romans 5:8, and Dr. Peter reflects on John 4:5-42 and Psalm 95:8.

 

Third Sunday of Lent


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


To learn more about the Internal Family Systems concept of “unburdening,” check out our sister podcast, Interior Integration for Catholics episode 115.


Questions or comments? Email scripturepodcast@soulsandhearts.com

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


181 Sometimes Scripture's Version of God Doesn't Feel True
03/07/2026

A parts-informed reflection on Psalm 103:9-10, "The Lord is kind and merciful. He will not always chide, nor does he keep his wrath forever. Not according to our sins does he deal with us, nor does he requite us according to our crimes."

Saturday of the Second Week of Lent


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...