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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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