Captain America and the Cost of Pursuing Ideals grit hope movie analysis Feb 28, 2025

Let's explore the character of Sam Wilson as he takes up the mantle of Captain America in the new movie, Captain America: Brave New World. As a therapist, I find his character fascinating and want to ...

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Speed Dating: Tips and Strategies Feb 21, 2025

Speed dating can be an exciting and efficient way to meet new people and potentially find a romantic connection. However, it can also be nerve-wracking, especially if you're not sure how to make the m...

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Break Your Argument Patterns Feb 13, 2025

Have you ever found yourself arguing with your spouse over the same issues repeatedly? It can be exhausting and frustrating, like a pre-programmed dance that you can't seem to break. In this episode, ...

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169. Attachment Theory Deep Dive | Adam Lane Smith Feb 06, 2025

Maybe you’ve heard the term but don’t really know what Attachment Theory is. Well, this episode is your introductory masterclass into all things attachment.

Joining me on the podcast today is Adam La...

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168. How to Accept Differences in Marriage Jan 30, 2025

Why is it that the things that initially attracted us to our spouse are the same things that drive us crazy? I’ve been married for 22 years and a marriage therapist for 20. I get it. So in today's epi...

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167. The Importance of Curiosity and Play in Marriage | Dr. Steve Call Jan 22, 2025

Are you a young married couple struggling to learn the essential ingredients for a thriving marriage? As a therapist, I know that we all have great intentions when we get married but may not know exac...

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166. Life, Work, and #adulting | Peter Blute Jan 15, 2025

Have you ever found yourself wondering how to balance faith, career, and life as a young professional? I get it, as a young adult emerging into the workforce, finding your footing can be difficult. Es...

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165. Waiting for Long Held Dreams: SEEK and 2025. counseling hope resilience success Jan 11, 2025

In this episode, I take a moment to share my gratitude for your unwavering support over the past six years and celebrate an incredible milestone—speaking at SEEK! Which was just an incredible experien...

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164: Unlocking the Joy of Belief | Dr. Tom Neal (Advent Series 3) Dec 18, 2024

For many of us, belief isn’t always easy. Life throws curveballs. Promises don’t pan out the way we thought they would. Secularism raises doubts in our minds. It’s hard to reconcile the joy we sing ab...

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163: Discovering Grace in Unexpected Places: It’s A Wonderful Life (Advent Series 2) Dec 11, 2024

Today, I reflect on the greatest Christmas movie of all time, It’s a Wonderful Life and what it teaches us about hope, healing, and finding meaning in life’s challenges. George Bailey’s story is all o...

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162: How to Accept the Hardships of Life (Advent Series 1) | Steven Hryniewicz Dec 04, 2024

Well, here we are. Advent. And today’s episode is the beginning of a four-part series on Advent, that will teach how to make this season into one of healing and hope. And we begin our reflections by u...

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161: Navigating Intimacy as a Newlywed Couple | Mary Bruno intimacy marriage men women Nov 20, 2024

In this episode of the Always Hope Podcast, I sit down with Mary Bruno, author of Missing Pieces: Perspectives on Sex for Catholic Women, to explore the realities of intimacy in marriage. Mary opens u...

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