DR. MARIO'S PODCASTS:

Episode 151 – Goodbye Willwoods

Hey everyone! Today, I am announcing the biggest update to the show since its inception: I’m leaving Willwoods and stepping out on my own. I will soon be launching my own platform, allowing me to focus and expand the work of Always Hope and Dating Well. I’m working hard on a new website, Always Hope YouTube channel, weekly episodes, Hope

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Episode 150 – Gender Identity, Middle School, and the Theology of the Body | Colin and Aimee MacIver

Join us on the Always Hope Podcast as Dr. Mario sits down with Colin and Aimee MacIver to discuss their groundbreaking program, “Envision Theology of the Body for Middle School.” This episode delves into the revitalization of the original Theology of the Body for Teens, tailored to address contemporary issues faced by today’s youth. Colin and Aimee share insights into

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Episode 149 – Dedicated Singlehood | Luanne Zurlo

In today’s episode, I welcome Luanne Zurlo for an engaging discussion about dedicated singlehood in the Catholic Church. We explore the nuances between dedicated singlehood, consecrated virginity, and the secular world’s concept of single life. Luanne shares her personal journey of discerning her vocation, the importance of deep prayer, and how she found peace and joy in her dedicated single

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Episode 147 – The Four Levels of Happiness | Fr. Robert Spitzer

Happiness is an elusive ideal. What contributes to it? Why does it feel like happiness is a Game of Whac-a-Mole? When we feel it in one place, somewhere else gets misaligned. But how does having faith and living a moral life aid in the quest for achieving happiness? To discuss these questions and more, I welcome Fr. Robert Spitzer, host

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Episode 146 – At Peace but not at Rest: Mother Cabrini | Kristen Theriault

Let’s talk about Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini! In today’s episode, I welcome back Kristen Theriault, spokesperson for Sophia Institute Press, to discuss all things related to Mother Cabrini, including the new Cabrini movie by Angel Studies, and two books by Sophia: The World is Too Small: The Life and Times of Mother Cabrini and The Mother Cabrini Companion: A Spiritual

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Episode 144 – Unlocking the Secrets to Marital Intimacy | Dr. Sarah Bartel

As a marriage therapist that integrates my faith into my work, it is often difficult to find resources I can share about marital intimacy that are appropriate for Catholic and Christian couples, because what is generally out there is overly explicit and reductionistic. What can faithful couples do who want to improve their physical intimacy? Listen to this episode and

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Episode 143 – Leaving Loneliness Behind | Regina Boyd

Are you experiencing loneliness and not quite sure what to do about it? Then this episode will be of great benefit to you. Today, I welcome Regina Boyd, licensed marriage and family therapist and author of the new book Leaving Loneliness Behind: 5 Keys to Experiencing God’s Love and Building Healthy Connection with Others. In this episode, we have an

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142 – Overcoming Scrupulosity | Rebecca Martin

Do you struggle with scrupulosity or know a loved one who does? If so, this episode will provide great insights and solutions for you. Today, I welcome Rebecca Martin, editor of the book “Scrupulosity: Heal Your Mind, Unbind Your Soul, and Let God Work.” The book was written by the late Dr. Kevin Vost, who we honor in the show.

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140 – Save Marriage, Save the Faith | JP De Gance

How does the decline in marriage impact the decline in faith practice and affiliation? What has contributed to the rise in “none’s”? Can scientific research and inquiry help us understand the connection between marriage and faith? To have this important conversation, I welcome JP De Gance, founder and president of Communio, which is a nonprofit ministry that trains and equips

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139 – The Middle-Aged Marriage | Damon Owens

Calling all couples married around 15-20 years! This episode is for you! Today, I welcome Damon Owens, internationally acclaimed speaker and co-founder of Joyful Ever After, to talk about how to thrive in a middle-aged marriage. We discuss how to overcome long-held resentments and negative patterns of communication with your spouse; how to express unmet needs; the importance of having

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138 – What are Rights? | Katy Faust

Have you noticed that many debates in our society center around the term “rights”? But what exactly is a right? Is it possible to define it? And should adults make sacrifice for the rights of children? Today I welcome Katy Faust, the founder of Them Before Us, a global educational and advocacy group on behalf of children’s rights. She offers

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137 – The Power of Hope | Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN

I welcome back Sr Josephine Garrett, author of the book “Hope: An Invitation” by OSV Books. Sister Josephine shares her journey of faith, the challenges she faced, her experiences of prayer, and the moments of surrender she had to make in her life. By drawing upon her personal experience, she sheds light onto the power of hope, and how it

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136 – Redefining Success | Pastor Terry Brisbane and Rusty Rueff

How should Christians engage at the crossroads of work, technology, and the creative life? How do modern advancements in computing and coding shape our faith? What are realistic fears of generative AI? Joining me on the show is Terry Brisbane, lead pastor at CornerstoneSF in San Francisco, CA, and Rusty Rueff, host of Faith Driven Entrepreneur, to talk about their

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135 – The Devout Life | Deacon Matthew Newsome

How do we grow in our devotion of Christ? What are the things we should be paying attention to? What should we be avoiding? Wouldn’t it be nice if there was some book that introduced these concepts? Yes there is. Joining me on the show today is Deacon Matt Newsome, author of the book “The Devout Life: A Modern Guide

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134 – What Single Men Need to Know About Dating | Chad Etzel

Joining me on the show is Chad Etzel, leadership coach and host of the Catholic, Single, and Flourishing Podcast, to talk through the challenges of being a single guy in the dating scene today. We discuss the limiting beliefs that men often have pertaining to dating, unhelpful cultural messages about men, looking at dating and talking to women as skills

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133 – Meaning, Grit, and #adulting | Dr. Andrew and Sarah Swafford

Alright young adults, here’s your episode on how to navigate the complexities of friendship, romance, and life’s challenges. In today’s episode, I welcome Dr. Andrew and Sarah Swafford, authors of the new book “Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships”, published by Ascension Press. We have a wonderful conversation about the importance finding meaning in

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132 – Helping Spouses of Addicts | Travis Thompson

Today I welcome, Travis Thompson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author of the book, “To Those Left Behind: Helping Partners and Families Understand and Heal from Addiction.” In this episode, we explore the complicated nature of being married to an addict, examine addiction through the lens of attachment, offer steps of recovery for addicts and spouses, discuss codependency, the

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131 – Defending our Kids from Pornography | Kristen Jenson

I welcome to the show Kristen Jenson, founder of the Defend Young Minds and author of the book, Good Pictures Bad Pictures. In today’s show, we talk about teaching our kids “digital self-defense,” why filtering and monitoring software are important but not enough, giving our kids spaces to develop the virtues we are teaching them, tips for parents on how

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130 – What the Church Gets Wrong about Porn | Sam Black

We know that pornography is a huge problem, but what can churches do to combat the issue? Joining me on the show to talk through that question is Sam Black, author of “The Healing Church: What churches get wrong about pornography and how to fix it.” Sam is also the director of recovery education at Covenant Eyes. In today’s episode,

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129 – Gender, The Church, and Free Speech | John J. Bursch

Does the body have inherent meaning? What happens when different understands of the body collide? How can Catholics respond when this ideology comes up at work and home? In today’s episode, I welcome John Bursch, vice president of appellate advocacy for Alliance Defending Freedom, to talk about his new book “Loving God’s Children.” In this episode, we discuss why the

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128 – Making Education Catholic | Dr. Brett Salkeld

What is the goal of the education system? And how should a Catholic education differ from others? If you are an educator, school administrator, or have kids in school, I promise that you need to pay attention to this episode. Joining me on the show is Dr. Brett Salkeld, archdiocesan theologian for the Archdiocese of Regina in Canada, and author

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127 – Feed Your Soul with Good Content | Jason Angelette

I welcome back my good friend Jason Angelette to talk about how we watch, think, and talk about movies. Jason opens the show by beautifully catching us up on how his family is doing as we approach the 3rd anniversary of his wife’s passing. We, then, jump into a conversation about the importance of feeding your soul with good content,

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126 – Discipleship in Christ | Fr. Brice Higginbotham

I welcome back Fr Brice Higginbotham, priest of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, and author of the book, “Remaining with Jesus: Discipleship in the Gospel of John.” In today’s episode, we discuss the keys to discipleship, the role scripture plays in evangelization, how to recapture the Christian message in our society, the transformational power of remaining with Christ, and why the

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125 – What is Happiness? | Dr. Charles Nemeth

Happiness. What makes it possible for some to possess it without much effort and why is it that others can never attain it? Joining me on the show is Dr. Charles Nemeth, Professor and Director of Criminal Justice, Law, and Ethics at Franciscan University of Steubenville and author of the book, Finding Happiness in a Complex World. In today’s episode,

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124 – What Makes a Man | Fr. Jim Rafferty

How do we define masculinity in an evolving world? What does a healthy and mature man look like? What are qualities men should be pursuing and which ones undermine his masculinity? Joining me on the show to have this important conversation is Fr. Jim Rafferty, Director of Spiritual Formation for the Institute for Priestly Formation. Fr. Rafferty offers much wisdom

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122 – How to Prolife | Debbie Capen

Joining me on the show is Debbie Capen, Executive Director of MiraVia, to talk about the effective ways of spreading the prolife message through local service. In today’s episode, Debbie describes the services of MiraVia, which include a community outreach center and a residency home for pregnant college women. We also talk about how to best serve women facing an

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121 – Psychology and the Cross | Kristen Van Uden

Can Psychology and Catholicism play nicely together? Absolutely they can and an early attempt to explain how is found in the book, “Psychology and The Cross,” written in 1959 by Fr. G. Emmett Carter. Since Fr. Carter passed away in 2003, I have Kristen Van Uden, from Sophia Institute Press, joining me on the show to talk about his insights.

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120 – A Catholic Approach to Transgenderism | Jason Evert

How should Catholics respond to transgenderism? Is there a way forward that honors the person struggling while not disregarding the reality of human sexuality? I think so. Joining me on the show to have this conversation is Jason Evert, popular Catholic speaker, and author of the book, “Male, Female, Other? A Catholic Guide to Understanding Gender.” In today’s episode, we

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119 – Eat Healthy. Be Holy. | Dr. Kevin Vost

Joining me on the show today is Dr. Kevin Vost, author of the book “You Are That Temple: A Catholic Guide to Health and Holiness.” In today’s show, we discuss why healthy eating is part of a healthy spiritual life, finding the line between being good stewards of our body and succumbing to a idolization of the body, how to

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118 – How Faith Constructs Culture | Danny Fitzpatrick

Joining me on the show today is Danny Fitzpatrick, Editor of the Joie de Vivre Journal, to talk about the intertangled relationship between faith, tradition, art, and culture. We discuss how culture is an embodied religion, the importance of traditions, and the necessity of the creative process to move culture forward. We examine our modern fragmented culture, ask “who is

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117 – Eric Sammons on Holiness According to Josemaria Escriva

Have you ever wondered if working in a cubicle can make you saint? Do we all have to leave our ‘real world’ jobs and work for a church ministry? What does holiness look like? In this episode, we turn to St. Josemaria Escriva, a 20th Century Spanish priest, for some answers. Joining me on the show is Eric Sammons, author

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115 – Sam Blair on Achieving Peak Performance

Have you ever wondered what it means to be your best? Or what it feels like to chase a dream? Or be in an environment where you find that your unique skills line up perfectly with the work you do? Or are you simply frustrated by your current work circumstances? Joining me on the podcast is Sam Blair, former Navy

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113 – Laraine Bennett on Living with Less

January 2 was the 150th anniversary of St. Therese’s birth, therefore it is fitting that we take a look at how The Little Flower can help us let go and declutter our lives. Joining me on the show is Laraine Bennett to talk about her new book “The Little Way of Living with Less.” In today’s episode, we discuss, the challenges

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112 – A Christmas Meditation

Here’s a little gift to you during this busy Christmas season. I know that we all have a thousand things on our minds right now: shopping, traveling, Christmas dinner prep, friends, family, etc. So, let’s take a break from that together. Join me as we take a moment to reflect the good of this year and bring it before the

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111 – Mike Pacer on Advent and the Three Comings of Christ

Joining me on the show is Mike Pacer, President of Five Stones Group, Founder of Cedar House, and author of The Three Comings of Christ: Daily Meditations for Advent. In this episode, we have a heartfelt discussion about our families’ Advent traditions, the importance of knowing the Old Testament, taking time to reflect on the ways Christ comes to us,

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110 – Elisa Neven-Pugh on Hope with Disability

Joining me on the show is Elisa Neven-Pugh, a young Christian woman who has Cerebral Palsy Quadriplegia. Elisa reached out to me after listening to my lectures on hope to share about her experience of having a disability and how faith guides her understanding of her condition. Elisa beautifully and honestly shares her story, what it was like growing up

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109 – Elizabeth Busby – Answering Your Questions about Dating

oining me on the show is Elizabeth Busby, director programs at the Theology of the Body Institute, creator of the dating program Next Step, and host of the Discerning Marriage Podcast In today’s episode, we answer the following questions about dating that came from our Instagram followers. What to do if I’m a woman who is not getting asked out

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107 – Dr. Tom Neal on Healing Prayer Redefined

Does everyone have a core wound? No, I don’t think so. Therefore, consider this episode an introduction to a new way to think and pray about your past. Dr. Tom Neal and I reframe the conversation about healing prayer and discuss how to avoid making prayer about our egos, how to keep the focus of prayer on God, how prayer

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106 – Dr. Brett Salkeld on Dating Well (repost from Thinking Faith! Podcast)

In today’s episode, we are talking all things dating and Dating Well! This is a repost as I’m a guest on the Thinking Faith! Podcast and the host Dr. Brett Salkeld is leading this conversation. Dr. Salkeld is the archdiocesan theologian for the Archdiocese of Regina, Canada. We talk about Dating Well, boundaries in relationships, and why dating is a

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105 – Leah Darrow on Power Made Perfect

Joining me on the show is Leah Darrow, former model, popular Catholic speaker, author, and now creator of the new personal development program “Power Made Perfect.” In today’s episode we talk about the importance of Christo-centric personal growth and finding the harmony with human and spiritual development. We dive into practical ways of combating negative thought cycles, dealing with too

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104 – Anastasia Northrop on Catholic Singlehood

I’m back! Thanks for your prayers and support as I settled into my digs here in Charlotte, NC. Ready to jump back into the podcast studio and I have a great episode for you today. Joining me on the show is Anastasia Northrop, founder and director of the National Conference for Catholic Singles. In today’s episode, we explore the state

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103 – We’re Moving!

In this short episode, I’m sharing a huge announcement… We are moving to Charlotte, NC. This show is about hope right? So, I’m happy to share that this long-held desire of ours is finally coming to fruition. Also, a brief programming note, because of the demands of the move, I will be pausing the show until late August. Don’t worry!

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102 – Fr Josh Johnson on Race , Evangelization, and Discipleship

Today, I welcome back my friend, Fr Josh Johnson to talk about his new book “On Earth as It Is in Heaven: Restoring God’s Vision of Race and Discipleship.” We have a wonderful conversation about the importance of seeing race and ethnicity primarily through the lens of the gospel and evangelization, as this is the great commission of Jesus. We

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101 – Cristofer Pereyra and Erin Monnin on Catholic Leadership for Civil Society

So often we feel that to be a faithful Catholic, we need to work for the Church, or some Church related ministry. But I’m here to tell you that’s not the case. You can and need to exercise Catholic values and ethics in your workspaces, communities, and neighborhoods. But how? Joining me on the show to teach us about Catholic

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100 – Dr. Jennifer Morel on Sex, Gender, and Culture

 Episode 100! What a gift! Thanks for listening and supporting this show! Since it’s a big occasion, I thought it’d be best to welcome back my first guest, Dr. Jennifer Morel, moral theologian and Director of Research for the International Institute of Culture and Gender Studies, to talk about her research on sex and gender.  In today’s episode we talk

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099 – Dr. Paul Vitz on the Dangers of a Secular Psychology

Joining me on the show today is Dr. Paul Vitz, Senior Scholar and Professor at Divine Mercy University. Dr. Vitz is a legend in the Catholic psychotherapy world and it’s a true honor to have him on the show. We have wonderful conversation about the dangers of secular humanism in psychology, the need to have a proper understanding of the

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098 – Ben Clapper on What’s Next for the Pro-Life Movement in a Post-Roe America?

Following the leak of the draft decision from Supreme Court, the question on everyone’s minds is, “Now what?” If the final decision is left intact and Roe v Wade gets overturned, what does that mean for abortion access in the US? How will states respond? How will the federal government respond? What are the next steps for the pro-life movement

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097 – Dr. Michael Horne on How Technology Impacts our Psychology

Let’s be honest and state that we are all on our devices and social media a lot these days. Scrolling. Watching. Commenting. Playing. But what impact do these devices have on our mental and spiritual health? How do they help or hurt us? Joining me on the show today to talk about that is Dr. Michael Horne, Licensed Psychologist at

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096 – Dr. Tony Marco on Finding Holiness in the Secular World

Have you ever wondered if doing your taxes and changing diapers can make you a saint? Have you ever looked at the circumstances of your life and said, “God how does this make me a better person”? If so, how do we find holiness in the mundane tasks of ordinary life?  Joining me on the show to have a rich

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095 – Dr. Brant Pitre on The Introduction to the Spiritual Life

How do you know if you are growing in the spiritual life? How do you know if your prayers are doing anything? What are the markers of spiritual growth? Joining me on the show today is Dr. Brant Pitre, Research Professor of Scripture at the Augustine Institute, Graduate School of Theology, to talk about his new book “The Introduction to

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094 – Dr. Matthew Breuninger and Larry Freeney on Defining a Catholic Psychotherapy

What is a Catholic Psychotherapy? How does it influence practice and research? Joining me on the show today to answer those questions are Dr. Matthew Breuninger, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Director of Teaching Excellence at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and Mr. Larry Freeney, Lead Parish Counselor and Associate Director of Education and Assessments at Rejoice Counseling Apostolate in Houston,

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093 – Br. Sam Gunn on Breaking Bad Habits

Just in time for Lent, let’s talk about how to break those bad habits in life! Joining me on the show is Br Sam Gunn, BH, who was my campus minister when I was in college, to talk about his new book “Clean Break.” We start the show by talking about how we came to know Jesus, the mission of

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092 – Dating Well

After years of development and months of talking about it on the podcast, I’m happy to announce that Dating Well is finally out! That’s my online course that guides young adults through the whole dating journey. In honor of its release, I’m changing things up today and for the first time on Always Hope, I am the guest not the

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091 – Deacon Ed Shoener on Mental Health and Suicide

Joining me on the show today is Deacon Ed Shoener, a deacon of the Diocese of Scranton, PA and the president of the Catholic Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers to discuss mental illness and suicide. Deacon Ed beautifully shares about his daughter’s struggles with mental illness and death by suicide in 2016. We discuss how the Church’s pastoral approaches

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090 – Jason Shanks on Innovation, Creativity, and Suffering

What if you were unconscious for 6 weeks due to a severe battle with Covid? How would that experience shape your faith, knowing that prayers and a miracle saved your life? How would that change your relationship with your family, God, and life itself? What if you also happened to be the president of a large philanthropic organization in the

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089 – Nathaniel Binversie on Exodus 90

Exodus 90 is a program aimed at helping men grow in their spiritual and ascetical practices. It is built around small groups, regular prayer exercises, and giving up a long list of creature comforts. It has grown tremendously over the last few years. And while, I hear many people talk about its positives, I do have some questions about how

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088 – Austin Ashcraft on Mars Hill, Celebrity, and Spiritual Abuse

Recently, Christianity Today released a podcast called “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” that chronicles the events of megachurch in Seattle, WA. That podcast is a 12-part series that gets into the weeds of how Mars Hill rose to prominence built around the personality of a fiery pastor and how things fell apart rather quickly in the end. Even

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087 – Scott Weeman on Catholic in Recovery

Scott Weeman joins me on the show to talk about Catholic in Recovery, a ministry he started to help addicts recover in a Catholic environment. Scott openly shares about his addiction and recovery journey and how both AA and a vibrant young adult ministry at his parish were key instruments on his road to sobriety.   In today’s episode, we

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086 – Art Bennett on the Temperament that God Gave You

Have you ever wondered why people react differently to the same thing? Why is it that some folks are quick to get angry about the slightest thing, but others are more patient? Why does your wife prefer to stay home when all you want to do is be around people? Maybe it’s because we all have different temperaments.  Joining me

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085 – Rhonda Gruenewald on increasing vocations in the Church

Well, we talk about vocations and discernment often in this show and today I want to take a systemic approach to the questions and ask what parishes and schools can do better to increase awareness about vocations. And since it is national vocations week, I thought it’d be a great time to share this discussion.  To help me think through

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084 – Dr. Tom Neal on How to Not Discern

I’ve covered discernment many times in previous episodes on what to look for and best practices when making decisions. But today, I’ve taken a spotlight to errors I continuously hear from young adults about making decisions. Joining me on the show again is Dr. Tom Neal, expert on the spiritual life and discernment, to banter and dissect some of these

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083 – Samantha Povlock on FemCatholic and the dignity of women

Joining me on the show today is Samantha Povlock, founder of the website FemCatholic to discuss how their content meets the needs and questions of Catholic women. She shares why she started the website and the excitement from being one of the winners of the OSV Challenge. We also talk about broader issues including the challenges of finding the work

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082 – Margaret Sanger, John Paul II, Sex, and Human Freedom with Sarah Denny

Why should Catholics care about the teachings of Margaret Sanger? (After all, she is the foundress of Planned Parenthood, the nation’s leading provider of abortion and hormonal contraception.) Because understanding her life and thoughts provides insight into the current debates over women’s rights.  Joining me on the show today is Sarah Denny, who is writing her doctoral dissertation on a

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081 – Dr. Carlos Gomez on What Makes Us Happy?

In today’s episode I welcome one of my closest friends, Dr. Carlos Gomez, a psychologist in Miami, Florida. Join us as we discuss what the psychological research has to say about happiness. SPOILER: it doesn’t come from success, how much money you have, or how many trips you take to Disney World. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmariosacasa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariosacasa/

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080 – Hope Leads the Way, Lecture 3 of 3: The Power of Hope

This is it, the conclusion of Hope Leads the Way lecture series. This talk is called the Power of Hope. It builds on the first two talks and like the end of a good trilogy brings the whole thing together. We share some of the reasons why we worry, how to approach fear and anxiety through a lens of faith,

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079 – Hope Leads the Way, Lecture 2 of 3: Hope as a Theological Virtue

Here we go, Part 2 of 3 of Hope Leads the Way! In the first presentation we focused on the psychology of hope and today we are taking the next step on our journey and examine hope as a theological virtue. What does it mean to think of hope an acquired habit? Or a firm disposition of our interior life

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078 – Hope Leads the Way, Lecture 1 of 3: Hope as a Psychological Trait

Alright, I’m pumped because I have something special for you today. Over the next three episodes of the podcast, I’m going to do something different. Instead of having a guest and doing a typical interview, I want to share with you my lecture series on hope. These are deeply personal lectures, where I dive into my own struggles with hope

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077 – Fr. Brice Higginbotham on how to pray to the saints

Why do we pray to the saints? Is it important? How do they help us on the spiritual journey towards heaven? Joining me on the podcast to help answer these questions is Fr. Brice Higginbotham, priest of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, and author of the book “Daily Lessons from the Saints: 52 Weeks of Inspiration and Encouragement” by Rockridge Press.

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076 – Dr. Donald Songy on Attachment Theory and Dating

I welcome Dr. Donald Songy to discuss the ways attachment needs impact dating. We start by giving a brief recap of attachment theory (hint: relationships are key to our mental health) and we dive into its application to dating, online dating, and the process of allowing a serious relationship to meet our needs for “felt security.” Dr. Mario Sacasa Facebook

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075 – Paul Malley on Five Wishes and Life Lessons from the Dying

What can the dying teach us about living a good life? How does awareness of our mortality benefit discernment? Is a peaceful death a grace, something you earn, or both? This is the focus of today’s episode with Paul Malley, President of Aging with Dignity, a non-profit dedicated to safeguarding the rights of the elderly, disabled, and mentally ill especially

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074 – Jason Jensen on using modern marketing strategies to promote the gospel

We often hear how technology and social media are ruining our society. While that is probably true, what if we could use the good from those platforms to improve evangelization and communication within the Church? What can modern marketing tools teach us about effectively promoting the gospel? That’s the focus of today’s episode and joining me on the show is

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073 – Are you healthy enough to discern a vocation? with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN

Joining me on the podcast today is Sr. Josephine Garrett, religious sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth and a practicing counselor in Texas, to talk about emotional health and discernment. Sister Josephine shares her vocation story, we discuss some of the errors we’ve heard in young people’s discernment questioning, define basic principles of what is healthy enough, discuss qualities

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072 – with Dr. Jennifer Morel and Dr. Damon Cudihy answering your questions on sexual intimacy difficulties in marriage.

Here we go! After asking our listeners to submit their questions about difficulties with sexual intimacy in marriage, this is the episode that gives the answers you are looking for in a way that is faithful to Church teaching, honest, and not vulgar. Together with Dr. Jennifer Morel (moral theologian) and Dr. Damon Cudihy (a contraception- free OB/GYN) we covered many

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071 – Jason Angelette on the Death of his Wife and Life as a Widower

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes his friend Jason Angelette to talk about what life has been like as a widower. On August 16, 2020, Elise Angelette lost her earthly battle to cancer after a six-year fight. It’s been eight months since her passing, and this episode gives Jason space to share some reflections on what this new season in his life

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070 – Michael Heinlein on Black Catholics on the Road to Sainthood

In the light of civil unrest over racial injustice, there is a great need for models of holiness that can show us a way forward. Yet, what does choosing holiness over racism look like? Who are the six Black Catholics on the road to sainthood and why do their stories matter for the Church Universal? Joining me on the show

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069 – Visio Divina: Disney/Pixar’s “Soul” with Bill Donaghy

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes back Bill Donaghy from the Theology of the Body Institute to do a visio divina with the movie “Soul” from Disney/Pixar, which is learning how to see, pray, and understand the deeper truths of a film. In episode, they begin the discussion with a spoiler-free review before jumping into full deep dive into the movie. Then,

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068 – How to Talk about Racism with Dr. Angel Parham

Is there a way to talk about race and social inequality that is not ideologically driven? Yes, there is! It involves putting people, community, and dialogue at the center of the conversation before jumping into politics and policy. Joining Dr. Mario Sacasa on the show today is Dr. Angel Parham, Reverend Joseph H. Fichter, S.J. Distinguished Professor of Social Science

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067 – Dating Do’s and Don’ts with Regina Boyd

You asked and we answered! After soliciting questions from listeners and followers on social media, Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes Regina Boyd (a licensed marriage and family therapist from Orlando, FL) to provide answers rooted in their counseling expertise, faith, and personal experiences. If you have questions about how to date well, this is your episode! They tackle questions about the

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066 – Let’s Innovate Together with Dr. Matt Smith

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes Dr. Matt Smith, Director of Strategic Alliances at OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation, to talk about the importance of encouraging innovation in the Church today and how Catholics can embrace their inner creative. They also discuss the history of Our Sunday Visitor, the recent rebranding, and their new initiatives: the OSV Innovation Challenge and OSV Talks.

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065 – Shame Shame Go Away with Dr. Peter Malinoski

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes Dr. Peter Malinoski from Souls and Hearts to discuss the ins and outs of shame. In this episode, they offer the five elements of shame, seeing when shame is is helpful, and when it becomes problematic. They discuss ways to be aware of how shame manifests in your life and how to overcome it. Through the

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064 – Reflections on Anxiety with Dr. Tom Neal

Dr. Mario is back! After fighting off of Covid for the past 2 months, it’s time for new episodes of the podcast! Today, he and Dr. Tom Neal engage in a relaxed and vulnerable discussion about anxiety. This episode is filled with depth and humor as they share personal stories about anxiety, its implication to relationships, how it impacts faith,

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063 – Online Dating with Kateri Bean

Joining Dr. Mario on the podcast is Kateri Bean, the content manager at CatholicMatch. Kateri offers some practical tips that get you rolling online. In today’s episode we discuss how to setup an effective profile online, creative ideas for virtual dates, how to make the transition from online dating to meeting in person, ideas for dating during a pandemic, and

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062 – Boundaries are Good with Dr. Gerry Crete

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes Dr. Gerry Crete, marriage therapist and co-founder of the online ministry Souls and Hearts. They talk about the importance of setting boundaries in relationships, the dangers of poor boundaries in relationships and at work, and how to reclaim some stability. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmariosacasa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariosacasa/ Websites mentioned in the show: Souls and Hearts: https://www.soulsandhearts.com Transfiguration Counseling: http://transfigurationcounseling.com

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061 – Election Encouragement

Dr. Mario Sacasa offers a few words of encouragement heading into the election, recounting his immigration story, reminding everyone that achieving the American dream is still possible, and that Jesus is still Lord regardless of who wins the election. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmariosacasa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariosacasa/

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060 – Person of Hope: Fr Jim Schmitmeyer

I’ve dedicated this show to help you grow in your spiritual and emotional health. And while most of my shows have a specific theme or topic focused on growth areas, I’m trying something different today. For a while, I’ve wanted to not just do shows on themes but about people; I’ve wanted to interview “Persons of Hope”, people who are

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059 – What Happened with Humanae Vitae? with Dr. Theresa Notare

Humanae Vitae was the landmark encyclical by Pope Paul VI reaffirming the Catholic Church’s teachings against contraception. What was going in 1968, why did Paul VI see the need to write this encyclical, and why was there such a pushback against it? Joining me on the show is Dr. Theresa Notare, the assistant director of the Natural Family Planning Program,

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058 – Adult Children of Divorce with Dr. Dan Meola

We know that divorce is a wide spread phenomenon, but what are the lasting effects of divorce on children? More specifically, how does a child’s experience of divorce linger into adulthood? What impact does divorce have on a child’s emotional and spiritual make-up? How can we respond better to children of divorce as a Church? Joining Dr. Mario Sacasa on

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057 – John Paul II, Sex, and Gender with Dr. John Grabowski

Joining Dr. Mario Sacasa on the podcast is Dr. John Grabowski, Ordinary Professor of Moral Theology/Ethics, School of Theology & Religious Studies at the Catholic University of America to talk about the importance of St. John Paul II’s teachings on the body, sex, and gender. In today’s episode, they dissect the purpose of the body and sexual difference, why we

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056 – Come. Follow Me. With Bishop Bill Wack, CSC

Joining Dr. Mario Sacasa on the show today is Bishop Bill Wack, bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee in FL to talk about the joys and challenges of following Jesus. In today’s episode, they discuss the meaning of obedience in discernment, why we call the cross of Jesus “Holy,” and the importance of adequately portraying the gospel message when evangelizing.

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055 – Surviving Infertility with Ann Koshute

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes Ann Koshute, co-founder of Springs in the Desert, a ministry dedicated to the emotional and spiritual support of couples suffering infertility. Ann beautifully shares her journey with infertility and the process that led her to start this outreach. In this episode, they discuss best practices when supporting women and men with infertility, ways that couples should

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054 – Making a Career Move with Dr. Kevin Calkins

Are you looking to make a change in your job or career? How do you go about discerning that? How can you hear God’s call to stay or go? Joining Dr. Mario Sacasa on the show today to answer those questions and more is Dr. Kevin Calkins, Principal of Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego, CA. In today’s show,

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053 – The Importance of Story and Imagination with Jordan Haddad

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes Jordan Haddad, Associate Professor of Dogmatic Theology at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, LA, to talk about the importance of surrounding ourselves with good story, how to cultivate a uniquely Catholic imagination, and how to safeguard ourselves against narratives that move us away from God. They end the show by reflecting on classic and modern

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052 – Overcoming Perfectionism with Dr. Peter Martin

Joining me on the show today is Dr. Peter Martin, licensed psychologist and Internship Director of Integrated Training and Formation at Immaculate Heart of Mary Counseling Center in Lincoln, NE. In today’s episode, we define perfectionism and discuss why perfectionism is on the rise among young people. We tackle cultural images that unintentionally perpetuate it, what Jesus meant when he

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051 – Dating in Your 30’s with Dr. Roy Salgado

Dating in your 30’s can be tough. Finding someone who matches your values, that you find attractive, and that is still single is a challenge. What should you be looking for? Where should you be looking? How do you find the balance between pursing career goals and dating?  Joining Dr. Mario on the show today is Dr. Roy Salgado, counseling

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050 – The Way Forward for Men with Joe Barnard

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes to the show Joe Barnard, director of Cross Training Ministries in Covington, LA, and the author of the book “The Way Forward.” In today’s episode they talk about the power of men being open about their relationship with God and look at a few male celebrities who have recently gone public about their conversions. They examine

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049 – God’s Plan with Fr Timothy Gallagher

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes back Fr Timothy Gallagher, popular author and sought-after lecturer on the discerning God’s will. In today’s show, they discuss whether or not God has a specific plan for our lives, what freedom do we have to forge our own direction, reframing discernment as a skill that needs to be developed, dealing with perceived failed discernments, and

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048 – Same-Sex Attracted and Faithfully Catholic with Avera Maria Santo

Is it possible to be attracted to the same-sex, faithful to the Church’s teachings on sexual morality, and happy at all the same time? The answer is yes, even if that surprises you. I am joined today by Avera Maria Santo, a speaker who openly shares about her journey as a faithful Catholic who is attracted to other women. In

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047 – The Life and Suffering of Mother Teresa with Fr. Michael Champagne, CJC

Much has been stated about Mother Teresa’s dark night and extended period of spiritual suffering. Why would God allow such an experience in her life and how does it appropriately apply to our personal suffering? To tackle those questions, Dr. Mario welcomes Fr. Michael Champagne, CJC, superior of the Community of Jesus Crucified in St. Martinville, LA. Fr. Champagne is

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046 – Praying Through a Pandemic with Dr. Tom Neal and Fr. Ephrem Arcement

It is an understatement to say that we are in a moment of crisis. Many of us are struggling with the COVID-19 sickness, have family members who infected, and all of us of having to find a new normal under stay-at-home mandates. So, how can we find hope in the midst of this global pandemic? How are we trust in

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045 – Running with Hope with Patrick Sullivan

Joining me on the show is Patrick Sullivan, founder of the Frassati Running Club in Baltimore, MD. Patrick is a four-time marathoner and theology teacher at Gonzaga High School in Washington, DC. In today’s episode, we discuss the profound connection between physical fitness and the spiritual life, how training for a marathon is an analogy for life, the importance of

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044 – How Abortion Became Legal with Angie Thomas

How did abortion become legal? This question has been on my mind recently. I understand the arguments on both sides, but I really wanted to know how the ability to voluntarily terminate a pregnancy became a constitutional right. So, I reached out to the best person I knew to ask this question. Joining me on the show is Angie Thomas,

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043 – Addressing Social Inequality through a Catholic Lens with Fr. Dustin Feddon

Dr. Mario Sacasa is joined by Fr. Dustin Feddon, a priest of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, and the Director of The Joseph House, which is a ministry to men who are transitioning out of prison and back into the world. Fr. Dustin shares lessons he has learned by ministering to prisoners on death row and with those transitioning out of

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042 – The Future Catholic Parish with Fr. Josh Johnson

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes back to the show, Fr. Josh Johnson, pastor of Holy Rosary Parish in St. Amant, LA. Fr. Josh is the host of the “Ask Fr Josh” podcast and was recently featured in an article on the website Aleteia.org. In this episode, they examine causes for the decline in weekly attendance at Catholic masses in America. They

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041 – Psychology, Religion, and Healthy Men with Dr. Anthony Isacco

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes to the show Dr. Anthony Isacco, Associate Professor of Psychology at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA to discuss the various elements of a healthy male psychology and spirituality. Rather than asking what is wrong with the modern man, this episode focuses on male health and ideals. In today’s show, they discuss the importance of men living

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040 – Self-Forgiveness with Dr. Everett Worthington

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes Dr. Everett Worthington to the show to talk about the process and mechanisms of self-forgiveness. Dr. Worthington has over 30 years of research on forgiveness and his REACH model is one of the leading models in forgiveness therapies. They discuss the steps to take if you struggle with self-condemnation, how self-compassion is needed, and the difference

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039 – The Spirituality of Archbishop Fulton Sheen with Fr. Jeff Montz

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes Fr. Jeff Montz, Director of Spiritual Formation at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, LA to discuss the life and spiritual teachings of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, which was the focus of Fr. Jeff’s graduate thesis. Archbishop Fulton Sheen was a frontrunner in using mass media to spread the Gospel. In today’s episode, they dissect the pillars

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038 – The First Five Years of Marriage with David Dawson

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes David Dawson, Director of the Family Life Office for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, to the show to discuss the realities of the early years of married life. They have a lively conversation about living together, money, sex, kids, and establishing new holiday traditions. This episode offers clear and practical advice drawing from their personal experience

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037 – The Elements of Joy with Sr. Tracey Dugas

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes Sr. Tracey, a member of the Daughters of St. Paul, to discuss the process of finding and maintaining joy in life, how to discern with joy and desire, looking at art as an expression of one’s interior, and how to promote joy on social media. They end with a brief conversation about Dr. Jordan Peterson and

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036 – Ask Dr. Mario

Dr. Mario fields questions from listeners in this bonus episode of the podcast! How to establish chastity in a relationship following a conversion? Is it permissible to remarry after a divorce when the previous spouse has already moved onto a new marriage? How to parent boys and their competitiveness? And a follow-up question that Dr. Mario asked John DeJak about

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035 – Who is Fr. Walter Ciszek? with John M. DeJak

I welcome to the show John M. DeJak, co-editor of the book “With God in America: The Spiritual Legacy of an Unlikely Jesuit,” to talk about Fr. Walter Ciszek’s life and spiritual teachings. Fr. Ciszek spent over 20 years in a Soviet prison and the Gulags of Northern Siberia after a false accusation of being a Vatican Spy operating in

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034 – Demons, Deliverance, and Exorcism with Fr. Mike Driscoll

Halloween has become our nation’s yearly fascination with the occult, horror, and all things creepy. (This is unfortunate, because trick-or-treating is awesome!) Since, it is just around the corner, now is a good time to talk about how the Catholic faith understands demons, their power, and offers methods of prayer against the powers of evil. Dr. Mario Sacasa is joined

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033 – What is Prayer? With Dr. Tom Neal

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes back Dr. Tom Neal to the show to discuss the metaphysics of prayer. What is prayer? What does it actually do? What’s the point? Why should Christians pray? Those questions are tackled as they work through the various types of prayers: petitionary, thanksgiving, the Lord’s Prayer, meditation and contemplation. Websites mentioned in the show: Always Hope

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032 – Hurt by the Church with Fr. Thomas Berg

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes Fr. Thomas Berg, Vice Rector of St Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, NY, to the podcast to discuss his book “Hurting in the Church: A Way Forward for Wounded Catholics,” which articulates a process of healing when you have been hurt by the Church. Fr. Berg shares his story of leaving a religious community, the particulars of

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031 – Faith and Science with Dr. Chris Baglow

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes Dr. Chris Baglow, Director the Science and Religion Initiative at the Mcgrath Institute for Church Life, University of Notre Dame, to discuss various ways faith and science connect and disagree with one another. They discuss the dangers of a scientism that opposes religious thought and the problems when people of faith are too shallow in their

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030 – The Science of Hope with Dr. Matt Gallagher

Dr. Mario Sacasa is joined by psychologist and researcher Dr. Matt Gallagher of the University of Houston to discuss the scientific theory of hope, the need for goals in life, how hope helps our resiliency, and strategies of increasing hope. Books mentioned in the show: “The Oxford Handbook of Hope” by Matt Gallagher and Shane Lopez “Making Hope Happen” by

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029 – Bonus Talk: Women, Shame, and Social Media

Dr. Mario Sacasa offers his signature blend of humor, story, research, and faith to address the distinct social pressures placed on the modern woman. What does a guy know about being a woman? Very little! That’s why this presentation is anchored on the latest research on women’s neurology, shame, and the effects with social media. Women, be encouraged and enjoy

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028 – The Role of Psychology in the Spiritual Life with Paul Ruff

Dr. Mario Sacasa is joined by Paul Ruff, Licensed Psychologist and Assistant Director of Human Formation at St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, to discuss ways psychological theory can aid the Catholic-Christian journey of faith. They share how to draw on both resources when working through the sufferings of life and relationships. They ask if there is a “true

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027 – Health and Wellbeing with Dr. Carlos Gomez

Dr. Mario is joined by his good friend, Dr. Carlos Gomez, licensed psychologist and executive coach, to talk about his journey with weight loss, the importance of positive psychology, and the five areas of wellbeing as defined by Gallup (Career, Social, Financial, Physical, and Community). Websites mentioned in the show: Five Essentials of Wellbeing

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026 – Life with the Holy Spirit with Bob Osborne

As I was preparing for my yearly summer trip to Omaha, NE, I packed my podcasting equipment knowing that I was going to interview with Fr Timothy Gallagher, the last episode, but I had a sense that there would be someone else that I would meet and interview. So, on a fateful evening, in our dorm’s common area, I met

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025 – Spiritual Desolation with Fr. Timothy Gallagher

You know the scenario. Everything is going well, prayer is rich, family is good, life is generally pleasant. And then out of nowhere something comes along that upsets the apple cart. You start feeling a little discouraged and the first thing to go is prayer. Why? If God wants me to be close to him, why would he allow moments

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024 – The Risk and Rewards of Free Will with Dr. Tom Neal

Why did God give us free will? Think about it. All the poor judgments made by humans, the evils we have committed, the collective sins of history… wouldn’t creation have been better off without free agency? By the end of this show, you’ll know why the answer to that question is an unequivocal “No.” I bring back my good friend

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023 – Healing After Abortion or Miscarriage with Michaelene Fredenburg

Abortion. You can’t say the word without evoking angst, defensiveness, and possibly rage. The problem, however, with the word becoming a political barometer of left vs right affiliation is that the people who suffer them are being lost in the cracks. We must mourn the unborn and help the men and women who have made the decision to end their

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022 – Finding a Happy Balance with Paul George

You know how you want to do everything in life, but you just feel like you can’t do it all? If that’s you, then this is your episode. If you’re like me, finding the balance between the idealistic and the practical feels easier than finding a unicorn in the forest. Can you follow a dream and provide for your family?

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021 – Catholic Feminism with Dr. Jennifer Miller

In this show, I don’t mess around with easy topics, as I have stated many times, my desire is to find God’s goodness precisely in the challenging places our lives and culture. So, I couldn’t help myself when I got curious about how two seemingly opposed ideologies can actually fit together: Catholicism and Feminism. Can there be such a thing

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020 – Spousal Prayer with Jason Angelette

The busyness of life makes it difficult to find time to reconnect and rest together as spouses. Often it feels like everything becomes a priority before my spouse. Even when we are doing good things for our families and ministries, we have to stop and be deliberate to pray with our spouse. But how? That’s the topic of conversation for

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019 – Discerning the Celibate Priesthood (BONUS)

BONUS EPISODE! Consider this episode a little lagniappe, as they like to say in Southern Louisiana. On March 23, 2019, I gave a presentation on discerning the celibate priesthood to seminarians at Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona, MN. Thanks to Fr. Marty Schaefer and their Rector Fr. Robert Horihan for, who invited me to lead their “Vir in

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018 – Know When to Get Married with Mary-Rose Verret

This is part 3 of my miniseries on dating and discernment and like the previous two episodes, I am trying to explore the balance between the theoretical and the practical when it comes to discernment because often the advice that is given errors one way or the other. In this episode, I target questions surrounding when you should move forward

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017 – How Pornography Impacts Vocational Discernment with Fr. Sean Kilcawley

It’s no secret that compulsive pornography use has become a rising issue in our culture. Thanks to the ubiquity of smartphones, the ability to access pornographic images and videos are easier than ever. And leading scientists in brain research are starting to show the detrimental effects porn is having on our neurobiology. There are many tremendous resources available to help

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016 – AMA on Dating

On Always Hope, I’m usually the one who is asking the questions and guiding the conversation, but in this special episode, the roles have been reversed. On February, 25, 2019, I was invited to do an open Q&A on dating and relationship advice at the John Paul II House at Louisiana State University. That is a Catholic fraternity at a

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015 – Catholic Mindfulness with Dr. Gregory Bottaro

Mindfulness is a buzzword in the field of mental health. Studies have shown its effectiveness for treating a whole host of issues from anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. What is Mindfulness and why is it helpful? Moreover, recognizing that this practice is rooted in a Buddhist spiritual tradition, how does a Catholic Christian appropriately integrate mindfulness into their lives? Is

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014 – Redemptive Suffering with Dr. Dawn Eden Goldstein

In this podcast, I often talk about suffering in life and various ways to overcome it. That’s because I believe that knowing how to handle our suffering is the key to unlocking personal maturity and happiness. So, in today’s show, I am focusing the conversation squarely on understanding how to make suffering redemptive. Redemptive suffering is not an oxymoron, but

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013 – The Lost Art of Financial Generosity with Cory Howat

Debt, savings, spending, and tithing… for many of us, money is a topic of conversation that no one wants to have. We all attribute certain values to money: power, freedom, guilt, or shame. And because I love talking about the hard things in life and we need to go here, have an honest conversation about why money makes us feel

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012 – Beauty Will Save The World with Bill Donaghy

Have you ever had a hard day at work and while you are driving home all you can think about is the stress and tension of the day? Then, out of nowhere, you see the sun setting and it just captures your heart and for a brief moment, your stress dissipates as you get lost in the beauty of the

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011 – The Laity Rules with Dr. Tom Neal, Part 2

This part 2 of my conversation about the lay vocation with Dr. Tom Neal, professor of Spiritual and Pastoral Theology at Notre Dame Seminary.  If you missed part 1, click on the link in the show description. We pick up right where it left off In this episode, we have an honest conversation about the joys and challenges of being

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010 – The Laity Rules with Dr. Tom Neal, Part 1

I’m excited about this episode, because I finally get to have on the show one of my favorite people to talk to, Dr. Tom Neal, professor of Spiritual and Pastoral Theology at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Neal is a dear friend and truly one of the wisest persons I know. We focused the conversation in this

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009 – Love Chooses Morality with Dr. Sarah Bartel

Doesn’t it seem like morality has become a bad word in our culture? Or that trying to be a good and moral person is not an ideal we should strive for anymore. That is probably because we overly associate morality with just following rules. But, what if morality is not so much about the do’s and don’ts but rather a

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008 – How to Discern a Lifelong Vocation with Fr. Jim Rafferty

Discernment is tricky business and discerning a lifelong vocation is down-right hard! Knowing how to listen to God’s will, shifting through our desires, and ultimately having the confidence to make a decision is no small task. Knowing what to listen to in prayer and how to respond appropriately is the focus of today’s episode. Joining me via Skype is Fr.

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007 – The Spiritual Life of an Artist with Greg Boudreaux

Art has a significant role in the spiritual life. The ability to enter into the creative process, regardless of the medium, is an invitation by God to share in his creative energies. We need to stop neglecting our inner artist and see how God uses art to communicate his love in the world. Joining me today is singer and songwriter

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006 – Memory in Scripture with Dr. Brant Pitre

Have you ever wondered why the Bible makes so many references to the past? Up and down the old and new testaments, there are repeated appeals to “remember the works of the Lord” or for God to “remember his children.” This is because according to Scripture memory plays an important role in cultivating hope and building our relationship with God.

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005 – Women’s Health with Sarah Denny

As a culture, we rightly believe that empowerment and education often go hand-in-hand. Therefore, empowering women should also mean better education on the natural rhythms of her cycle. The need for both men and women to grow in fertility awareness is the topic of today’s episode and joining me today is FertilityCare Practitioner and campus minister, Sarah Denny. Sarah is

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004 – Loving Social Communication with Dr. Daniella Zsupan-Jerome

Social media is ruining everything! It is killing our brains and relationships. That is what we hear, and while yes there is truth to that, what if, social media isn’t the problem, per se? What if the problem rests on the lack of charity and virtue within the users themselves? What if the onus was on us to be better,

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003 – Broken and Blessed with Fr. Josh Johnson

Millennials are not as involved in religious traditions as previous generations. This is undeniable. Yet, rather than being intimated by this, let’s see it as an opportunity. Instead of feeling the pressure to change Church teachings or come up with some new gimmick to make the faith more hip, how about we just to get back to the basics, encourage

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002 – Faith and Doubt with Chris O’Neil

Let’s admit it, trying to have faith can at times be challenging. I love God, but sometimes I doubt: his goodness, his providence, his presence. This episode is about knowing what to do with those doubts when they arise. Ignoring, stuffing, or pretending they will go away are not the best options. Joining me today is Chris O’Neil, part-time family

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001 – Authentic Masculinity with Jennifer Miller

Men and women. Is there anything that causes more heartbreak than this dynamic? But try as we do, we are stuck together and have to figure it out. In this episode, we focus on the male side of this equation and try to determine what it means to be a man in a modern, pluralistic, and gender neutral culture. Joining

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