Always Hope

Always Hope

Hosted by: Dr. Mario Sacasa, LMFT

Always Hope provides solutions to a better life that are anchored in faith and psychological science. Dr. Mario Sacasa, LMFT, brings his years of counseling experience to the table and welcomes experts and friends to...

Episodes

176. How the Hope of the Resurrection Changes Everything.

Today, I’m focusing on the resurrection of Christ, which is the cornerstone of our faith, providing hope during life's challenges. By anchoring our faith in the resurrection, we can navigate the complexities of life...
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175. Freedom from Sex Addiction | Fr. Sean Kilcawley

The term addiction gets thrown around a lot these days. I’m addicted to my screen. I’m addicted to shopping. I’m addicted to potato chips. But what is an addiction? And, more specifically, what classifies as a sex...
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174. Take Up Your Cross: The Key to Peace

Despite a having a strong faith, many of us face struggles that can feel overwhelming. The subtle messaging of a prosperity gospel can leave us feeling duped when life doesn't go as planned. It's essential to...
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173. The Line Between Modesty and Freedom | Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio

Today, I welcome back Dr. Sarah Denny Laurio, bioethicist and speaker, to dive into what modesty really means, the responsibilities of both men and women, and how societal norms have shifted over the years. We explore...
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172. Captain America and the Pursuit of Ideals

Episode #172

In this episode of the Always Hope Podcast, I explore the character of Sam Wilson as he takes up the mantle of Captain America in the new movie: Captain America: Brave New World. While the movie isn’t great, I love...
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171. Mastering the Art of Speed Dating | Taylor O'Brien

Do you struggle getting dates? Are you sick of apps? Do you struggle knowing how to be able to talk to girls when you even go on dates? Then maybe it’s time to try speed dating. But how? Today, I sit down with Taylor...
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170. Break Your Argument Patterns

Can't seem to figure out why you and your spouse argue over that same dumb thing? It's exhausting, isn't it? In today's episode, we're going to talk about why that pattern exists and what we can do to break it. As a...
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169. Attachment Theory Deep Dive | Adam Lane Smith

Episode #169

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 Lane Smith, licensed...
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168. How to Accept Differences in Marriage

Episode #168

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 and I get it. So today, we are going to...
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167. The Importance of Curiosity and Play in Marriage | Dr. Steve Call

Episode #167

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 exactly how to make...
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166. Life, Work, and #adulting | Peter Blute

Episode #166

Today I welcome Peter Blute, the executive director of Young Catholic Professionals, to discuss the challenges young professionals face when entering the workforce.   Thank you for joining us as we tackle everything...
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165. Waiting for Long Held Dreams: SEEK and 2025.

Episode #165

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 experience; a culmination...
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