Seven Mile Chats: Recent Episodes
Julia Strukely
Seven Mile Chats is a podcast where host Julia Strukely discusses a Scripture passage of her guest's choosing each week. Seven Mile Chats is a reference to a Gospel passage in Luke where two friends walk and have a conversation about Jesus during which He appears to them. Seven Mile Chats is meant to be a conversation between friends in hopes that some kind of light or insight will appear from the discussion.
Julia chats with mom and life coach, Catherine Johnson, about anger and how we can move through our anger appropriately and effectively. You can find out more about Catherine and her work at https://cjjcoaching.com/
Julia chats with returning guest, Brenda Seefeldt, who is an author, pastor, wife and mother about the healing of the man at the five porticoes in Jerusalem. You can find out more about Brenda and her work as well as her books and Bible Studies on her website, bravester.com.
Julia chats with author, counselor, and ordained deacon, Constance Hastings, about the conflicts surrounding Jesus in the time of the Bible and today.
Julia chats with her friend from college, Dr. Susan Tramazzo, about holy friendship and what we can do to help lead others to Christ.
Julia chats with author and nutritionist Kim Mosiman about God's grace and how His grace alone qualifies us for the calls that He gives to us.
Julia chats with freelance video producer, Craig Dehut from Appian Media, about Christ's Great Commission and how we are all called to evangelize by using our gifts. You can find out more about Craig and the media resources he produces on appianmedia.org.
Julia chats about Matthew 7:7- which invites us to ask and receive whatever we might desire from Christ- with rosary artist and maker, Kathleen Borsh. You can find out more about Kathleen and her designs at knotsofgrace.com
Julia reflects on Season 5 so far and announces a mid-season break with hopes to return later in 2024.
Julia chats with fellow Bible teacher, podcaster, Jesus mindset coach and speaker, James Early, about the heart of Jesus's ministry as mentioned in Matthew 4:17. You can find information and resources from James accessing this special link for our listeners!
Julia chats with teen minister, motivational consultant, and author, Ahmard Vital about the importance of community and letting our unique light shine.
Julia chats with wife, mother, author, podcast and TV host, LaQuita Monley about meditating on God's Word and how that can bring us courage and strength.
Julia chats with certified Catholic Mindset coach, Kylie Hein, about identity, the four temperaments, and God's intimate knowledge and love for us.
Julia speaks with Shawn Paul, a missionary, speaker, and creator of LifeIsJesusChrist.com about how to listen to God's call and find our purpose in Him.
Julia chats with speaker and author Dr. Danny Brassell from Denver, Colorado about leadership and service as it relates to Jesus's ministry and our world today.
Julia shares a reflection activity that she was inspired to practice after her chat with guest Stephanie Jordan
Julia chats about faith and salvation history as mentioned in Hebrews 11 with author, speaker, teacher, and church leader, Stephanie Jordan.
Julia chats with pastor, author, and podcast host, Brian Russell, about the first verses of the first Psalm.
Julia speaks with artist and author, Morgan McCarver, about the pottery references in Scripture and how creativity can connect us with the Creator.
Julia chats with author, conference speaker, and scholar Dr. David Chotka, about Christ's healing ministry in Luke's Gospel and how we have the power to heal through prayer as well.
Julia chats with Catholic Sobriety Coach, Christie Walker, about community and being known by God and one another through the lens of Isaiah 43:1-2.
Julia chats with some returning guests- students from Saint Bridget Middle School! Julia discusses 1 Corinthians 13: 4-5 with a returning seventh grader and Genesis 37:13-21 with a returning eighth grader.
Julia chats with author, pastor, and speaker, Brenda Seefeldt, about joy and the importance of being "seen" in relationships.
Merry Christmas! Season 5 will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Make sure you listen for new chats with new guests and new Bible verses!
We've reached 100 episodes! Julia chats with certified strategist, mother, teacher, and coach, Laura Dominick, about a popular verse from Philippians and specifically how it can be a source of strength for those going through a cycle of depletion.
Julia chats with writer and speaker, Sue Fulmore, about a famous verse that discusses our weariness, our burdens, and how Christ offers us true rest.
Julia chats with licensed pastor and Bible study author, Angie Baughman, about how the Lord steadies our feet in times of struggle and despair. Angie also has a podcast called, Steady On, and you can check out her Step By Step Bible Master Class here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/
Julia chats with fellow Theology grad student and writer, Alli Bobzien, about Hagar and her covenant with God
It's everyone's favorite annual episode! This year, I talk with two sixth graders about John 16:33 and Genesis 2:2.
Julia chats with fellow podcaster, author, spiritual director and speaker, Deanna Bartalini. about a unique verse in the Book of Revelation.
Julia speaks with author of Buried Talents and professor at Campbellsville University, Susan Howell, about the gendered messages in Matthew's Parable of the Talents.
Julia chats with St. Mary of the Mills pastor from the Archdiocese of Washington, Fr. Larry Young, about the difference between earthly and godly grievance as mentioned in Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians.
Julia chats with author and Centering Prayer coach, Rich Lewis, about Matthew 6:6 and how it connects to the practice of Centering Prayer.
Julia chats with a guest returning from season 2, Katie Kibbe. Katie is an author and writing coach who has published her own works and also is a part of the Live Today Well Collective. The two discuss a prophecy from Isaiah and how it connects to the New Testament.
Julia chats with a pastor's wife, homeschool parent, and author, Alicia Luca Dean about the verses that come after that very famous verse, Jeremiah 29:11.
Julia chats with fellow Catholic educator and Tech/STEAM Lab instructor, Cathy Robey. The two discuss how we can seek and find God in moments of prayer.
Julia chats with Catholic podcaster, Joe Rockey, about the shortest hymn in the book of Psalms. Joe has a podcast called "Father and Joe" and also is a small business creator. The two discuss how this psalm relates to modern issues as well as the cardinal virtues.
Julia revisits the passage that inspired the title for this podcast with pastor and author, Doug Brouwer. You can find Doug's books on Amazon, including his most recent memoir, Chasing After Wind: A Pastor's Life. The two talk about the disillusionment at the beginning of the disciples' seven mile journey that ultimately leads them to encounter Jesus.
Julia chats with Andrena Sawyer, the president of P.E.R.K. Consulting, an advisory firm for small to mid-sized nonprofits and businesses, and the founder of the Minority Christian Women Entrepreneurs Network (MCWEN). The two chat about the conclusion to Peter's first letter and how it offers hope in times of suffering.
Julia chats with Scripture teacher and host of the podcast, " It's His Story", Barbara Culver, about angels and how they play a role in Luke's account of the Agony in the Garden.
Julia chats with speaker, author, and coach, Danielle Bernock, about a passage from John's first letter. The two chat about how this verse connects to John's Gospel and what it teaches us about God's love and loving ourselves. You can learn more about Danielle and her work on her website: www.daniellebernock.com.
Julia chats with fellow Catholic blogger and social media content creator, Jen Scheuermann, about the infamous Martha and Mary passage in Luke. You can follow Jen and her content @earlyAMcoffeewithJesus on Instagram and Facebook and also on her blog, www.earlyamcoffeewithjesus.com.
Julia chats with singer, actress, and teacher, Kayleen Seidl about the challenges of interpreting Scripture and how to apply 1 Peter 5:1-7 to our lives. You can learn more about Kayleen at www.kayleenseidl.com and follow her and her projects at @kayleenseidl @singingcyclistnyc and @vocalmotion.co
Julia chats with a fellow educator and DC area native, Stefanie Miles, about the balance between the universality of the Catholic Church versus our own expressions of faith and how we can celebrate both. This conversations stems from their reflection on a small section of St. Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians. Stefanie is also an ambassador for the cause of Venerable Augustus Tolton. You can find out more about their work at @toltonambsdc on Instagram and @toltonambassadorsdc on Facebook.
Julia chats with pastor, author, and fellow podcaster, Joshua Marcengill, about how to channel our imaginations and meditate using Colossians 3:1-2.
Julia chats with Chad Mansbridge who is currently a pastor in South Australia. He specializes in hermeneutics and is the author of "You Can Handle the Truth" which deals with Christian interpretation of Scripture. The two chat about the context and Old Testament connections concerning John 15: 1-8, Jesus' "I am the True Vine" statement.
Julia chats with Anne-Marie Condlin who is a volunteer minister at St. Bridget Parish in Richmond, VA. The two chat about "choosing life over death" as mentioned in the book of Deuteronomy and the challenge of making choices in our world as well as the Christian life today.
Julia chats with fellow Cathedral of the Sacred Heart parishioner and RCIA volunteer, Robin Mundle. The two discuss the themes of confidence and trust in Psalm 27.
Julia chats with Jim Barnard- a pastor, founder of Tiller Coaching, and author of "The Suffering Guy." The two talk about Moses and relying on God and community to help us through challenging times.
Julia chats with former atheist and convert to Christianity, Wendy Cunningham, about seeking the Lord. Wendy is a podcaster, author, entrepreneur, wife, and mother. The title of her podcast and blog are "Gaining My Perspective".
Julia discusses the beginning of Psalm 22 with fellow Richmond teacher, Lauren Medina. The two talk about how this verse relates to the New Testament and also chat about what we can do in our times of suffering.
Julia chats with author, coach, and Marine veteran, John Jarman, about the beginning of John's First Letter and walking the Christian journey.
Julia chats with Content Creator and Contributor, Matt Pana, about this passage from St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians and how it relates to creativity and the creative process.
Julia chats with author, speaker and Missions Mobilizer, Janey Pitts, about a verse from Exodus and its Hebrew roots.
Julia chats with Life Coach, Tabatha Perry, about her background in the Criminal Justice System and the messages in this part of Paul's second letter to Timothy.
Julia chats with Life Coach Michael Jaquith about forgiveness in this parable from Matthew's Gospel.
Julia chats with author, leadership coach and Church leader, Dr. William Attaway about leadership and how that theme connects to Exodus 18:18.
Julia chats with the host of the Dead Friend Saints podcast, Claire Ellendson, about a maybe more overlooked verse from Mark's Gospel.
Julia chats with Communications Specialist and founder of Compassionate Coaching, Erin Whalen, about part of Christ's Last Supper Discourse in John's Gospel. The two talk about finding peace and rejoicing even in times of suffering.
Julia chats with fellow Catholic podcaster and full-time pastoral minister, Shannon Schmidt, about part of Christ's address on laws in the Sermon on the Mount. Shannon is the co-host of the podcast "Plaid Skirts and Basic Black" and co-author of the book "Fat Luther, Slim Pickins".
Julia chats with Lutheran pastor, Keith Haney, about suffering and how it relates to the book of Job as well as our world today. Keith is also the host of his own podcast, Becoming Bridge Builders.
Julia chats with her friend Liz who is a student and Development Assistant for an independent radio station about an interesting and relevant law in Deuteronomy.
Julia chats with a returning guest from Season 2- Season 2's most downloaded guest- Francesca Marinaro. Francesca is an Assistant Professor of English at Broward College and a member of the Xavier Society. The two discuss Psalm 121.
Julia chats with the author of Journey to Your Calling, Janice Liggins, about delighting ourselves in the Lord according to Psalm 37:4. You can learn more about Janice and her book on her website: JourneyToYourCalling.com.
Julia chats with her friend and a guest from Season 2, Mike Tenney, about the 2nd chapter in 1 Corinthians. Mike is the host of his own podcast, Pop Culture Catechism, and is also a worship leader and music minister. You can find out more about him on miketenneymusic.com.
Julia chats with liturgist and author, Vicki Klima, about Jeremiah 20:9. The two have been presenters for Liturgy Training Publications and explore the historical context of this verse as well as how it relates to Catholic liturgy and our lives today.
The student episode is back for Season 3! Julia speaks with four of her sixth grade students about verses of their choosing: Joshua 1:9, 1 Samuel 17: 46-50, Psalm 56:4, and 2 Chronicles 7:14. Julia and her students have been studying the Old Testament History Books which is very apparent in this episode!
Julia chats with a guest from Season 1, Rachel Wong, about a famous verse in Paul's 1st letter to Corinthians. Rachel is the host of The Feminine Genius Podcast and a member of the Catholic Podcast Collective.
Julia's friend Fr. Bresnahan from the Diocese of Arlington is back for Season 3. The two chat about an important verse in Genesis 3 from the second Creation Story.
Julia starts off Season 3 with guest, Marcia Lane-McGee, who is a fellow Catholic podcaster (co-host of Plaid Skirts and Basic Black podcast) and co-author of "Fat Luther, Slim Pickins". The two discuss this verse from Paul's second letter to the Corinthians and how it applies to what many of us have encountered in 2020 and 2021.
Julia wraps up Season 2 and 2021 with a quick reflection and information on the upcoming Season 3!
Julia finishes out Season 2 with her very first guest from Season 1, Maria Sousa. The two discuss St. Paul's famous passage on love.
Julia chats with writer Margaret Agard about a passage in second Isaiah. Margaret has published two memoirs, is a wife and mother, and helped to run Amazing Bible Timeline.com. You can learn more about her and her projects on InHisFoosteps.com.
Julia welcomes back a guest from Season 1, Training and Event Coordinator for Liturgy Training Publications, Rosina Hendrickson. The two discuss this year's gospel for the Feast of Christ the King.
Julia chats with fellow Richmonder and podcaster, Paul Granger. The two talk about community, understanding, and submitting our whole selves to God as they look at this passage from Proverbs. You can learn more about Paul and his podcast, "Where Did You See God" by following @wheredidyouseegod on Instagram and going to his website: www.wheredidyouseegod.com.
Julia chats with a former co-worker and teacher, Jackie Martin, about this famous verse about the passing of time and changing of seasons.
Julia speaks with another Julia! Julia Aldrich is a mom, an IT project manager, and a writer with a Masters in Theology from The University of Dayton. She recently had an article published in U.S. Catholic about post-partum depression and her connection with Mary. The two Julias talk about St. Paul and the very popular verse of Philippians 4:4-9.
Julia chats with Sean Myrtetus, the son of one of her colleagues, who has a BA from UVA in Religious Studies. The two discuss perfectionism and societal views of weakness as well as the stigma surrounding mental illness and how these issues connect to St Paul and 2 Corinthians 12.
Julia chats with fellow Catholic podcaster and blogger, Alexandra Sullivan (co-host of "Raising Saints" podcast and creator of "Transform Our Hearts" blog), about Christ's appearance to Mary Magdalene after the Resurrection.
Julia discusses Christ's encounter with the Samaritan Woman in John's Gospel with blogger Jen Scheuermann from Early AM Coffee with Jesus. @earlyamcoffeewithjesus
Julia discusses what Luke 17:20-21 (the kingdom of God is 'within you') means to her friend Angela Fontaine.
Julia speaks with English professor from Broward College and member of the Xavier Society, Francesca Marinaro, about Chapter 12 of Paul's 1st letter to the Corinthians.
Julia speaks with Deacon Dillon Bruce from the Diocese of Richmond about part of John's Bread of Life discourse and its connection to the Catholic Eucharist.
Julia speaks with Cat Cooley who is a co-host of The Biblical Woman podcast and is a part of Simply Devoted Ministries, a blog for Christian women. They talk about the prayer between Tobias and Sarah on their wedding night from the Book of Tobit.
Julia talks with Erin Kinsella, a consecrated virgin from the Archdiocese of Ottawa who just finished her MTS with a thesis on the Theology of the Suffering Body, and who is a co-host of the In the Thicket podcast. They chat about Matthew's account of Jesus walking on water.
Julia talks with Matt Crews, Director of Evangelization for a parish in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and co-host of the Catholic& Podcast, about the Road to Emmaus- the passage from which this podcast gets its name!
Julia recaps the last year with the podcast and where she is at today as well as the readings for the 16th Wednesday in Ordinary Time (Exodus 16: 1-5, 9-15; Psalm 78: 18-28; Matthew 13"1-9) and the Gospel for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (John 6:1-15).
Julia speaks with one of her longtime friends from Catholic University, Susan Tramazzo, about Matthew 27:51 and its connections to the Old Testament and the Jewish faith.
Julia speaks with the Vice President of Equipping the Saints, Robert Feduccia, about Zechariah 3, forgiveness, shame, and their connections to John 8.
Julia speaks with actress, writer, podcaster, and mother, Patty Kiernan from the podcast Crazy Catholic Lady about the post-resurrection story of Jesus and Peter from John's Gospel.
Julia gives an update on the status of this podcast so far in 2021 and also gives a shout out to some of her fellow Catholic podcast friends- The Catholic Podcast Collective, A Shower of Roses Podcast, The Feminine Genius Podcast, Pop Culture Catechism, and The Holy Ruckus..
Julia talks with one of her long time friends, Gina Swanda, about her journey as a parent and foster parent and her connection to Jeremiah 29:11.
Julia chats with the husband of a recent guest (Sally Santellano), Louis Santellano, about honoring the Sabbath day in Mark 2: 23-28.
Julia speaks with one of her long-time friends, Mike Tenney, who is a Catholic speaker, musician, blogger, and host of the Pop Culture Catechism podcast. They discuss chapter 2 of the book of Sirach.
Julia discusses Mary's prayer of the Magnificat from Luke's Gospel with author, blogger and personal coach, Katie Kibbe.
Julia chats with her former NET teammate and friend who is also the Vocations Director for the Diocese of Richmond, Fr. Brian Capuano, about the first chapter of Paul's letter to the Philippians.
Julia speaks with one of her former NET Teammates, Drew Craven, about the infamous Ephesians 5 passage on husbands and wives.
Julia talks with one of her closest friends from college, Sally Santellano, who is currently a Catholic school principal about Proverbs 29:18.
Julia discusses a part of the Sermon on the Mount about worry and anxiety from Matthew's Gospel with A Shower of Roses podcaster, Jenna McAndrew.
Julia chats with one of the creators of The Holy Ruckus.com, Josh Moldiz, about The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector from Luke's Gospel.
Julia speaks with Catholic artist and writer, Emi Namoro, about the Call of Matthew from Matthew's Gospel.
Julia speaks with more of her sixth grade students. Some of the verses discussed are Psalm 23, John 14:1, Deuteronomy 31: 6, Matthew 17:20, and Genesis 3:1-4.
In this special episode, Julia speaks with some of her Middle School students about their favorite bible verses. Some of the verses discussed are Psalm 23, Joshua 6:1-9, Isaiah 43:5, and 1 Samuel 16:7.
Julia speaks with her friend and former co-postulant, Sr. Emily Beata Marsh. Sr. Emily is the current Vocations Director for the Daughters of St. Paul. The two discuss 1 Timothy 1: 12-17 and their love for St. Paul.
Julia chats with Eric Jarrard- an Elisabeth Luce Moore Postdoctoral Fellow in Religion at Wellesley College- about Mark 12: 28-34 and its connections to Leviticus and Deuteronomy.
Host Julia starts Season 2 by talking with Gail DeGeorge from The National Catholic Reporter's Global Sisters Report. The two discuss an important passage from Matthew 25 and how to support Sisters who are serving the Church worldwide.
Julia thanks her guests and recaps 2020; the first season of Seven Mile Chats comes to a close.
Julia talks with fellow Catholic podcaster, Rachel Wong from The Feminine Genius Podcast, about Matthew 5:13-16.
Julia talks with Sr. Kathleen Persson, the Vocation Director for the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia, about the Parable of the Prodigal Son.
Julia discusses parts of David's encounter with Goliath from 1 Samuel with her colleague Eric DeBoer.
Julia discusses the parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke's gospel with fellow Catholic podcaster and content creator, Ogechi Akalegbere.
Julia talks with Daniel Villar from the Office of Ethnic Ministries of the Diocese of Richmond about Psalm 119:105.
Julia talks about the readings for this year's Feast of Christ the King for the end of the liturgical Year A in 2020.
Julia talks with Rosina Hedrickson, the Lifelong Faith and Lay Ministry Formation Coordinator for the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa, about 1 Kings 19:11-13.
Julia talks with a friend from college, Father Andy Davy, about a passage from the Book of Sirach.
Julia talks with a friend from high school who is now the Communications Manager for the Diocese of Cleveland, Brooke Uehlein, about Ruth 1:15-16.
Julia talks with Maggie O'Donnell- a former member of Julia's youth ministry, now a young mom and woman in ministry herself. They discuss Matthew 16:24-25.
Julia discuss one of her favorite verses with her fellow youth and music ministry friend, Angie Pometto
Julia talks with one of her closest friends, Cat Geletka, about the shortest verse in the New Testament, John 11:35.
Julia discusses John 2: 1-11 (The Wedding at Cana) with her friend and former teammate, Isaac Huss.
Julia talks about a passage from the beginning of John's Gospel with her longtime friend and colleague, Father Ed Bresnahan.
Julia talks with her friend and former colleague, Dave Ballintyn, about Philippians 2;1-11.