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

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

Episode #80

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

Episode #79

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

Episode #78

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

Episode #77

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...
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076 – Dr. Donald Songy on Attachment Theory and Dating

Episode #76

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

Episode #75

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

Episode #74

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

Episode #73

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

Episode #72

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

Episode #71

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

Episode #70

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

Episode #69

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...
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