It's all about the Heart - the Heart of Christ. As we enter more deeply into the mysteries of the Sacred Heart, our hearts heal and we learn to love as Jesus loves. Father Michael Stalla, the spiritual advisor of Hope's Garden, offers spiritual direction from the heart of Jesus to our hearts. In each episode, Father Michael offers guidance, answers questions, and with the heart of a shepherd, he helps us to put on the heart and mind of Christ in our daily lives.
Heart to Heart Spiritual Direction is a Hope's Garden Podcast. Learn more about Hope's Garden and how the spousal love of Christ the Bridegroom is healing hearts, marriages, and families at https://hopesgarden.com/ (https://hopesgarden.com/)
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In this very important episode, Father Michael stresses the fact that God does not desire us to be abused and marriage is not justification for mistreatment. He notes that abusive men will often "cherry pick" verses from the Bible to try to convince us that we must tolerate their behavior.
Father reminds us that Christ, as the Head of Church, His Bride, places Her at the center of His heart. Husbands are called to imitate Christ and love their wives as He loves His Bride.
When this is not the reality in our marriage, how do we discern God's will and sort the truth from the lies? Father Michael will give you advice on just how to do that in this episode.
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2 Feb 2026
Healing Marital Brokenness Through Communication
Fr. Michael shares with us the importance of honest and vulnerable communication with our spouse. Healthy communication is essential for a thriving marriage. When we have been wounded, especially in regards to our feminine dignity and sexuality, it can be extremely difficult to trust again. Father Michael offers gentle and wise suggestions for rebuilding trust and vulnerability in our dialogue.
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26 Jan 2026
Discernment of the Four Voices
Father Michael shares his wisdom with us on questions of discernment. He describes common fears and tactics of the enemy that obstruct our clarity in discernment. This is a very informative discussion for anyone desiring to make decisions in accord with God's will.
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Father Michael offers Live Spiritual Direction events for the Hope's Garden virtual communities. Join here:
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