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...

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049 – God’s Plan with Fr Timothy Gallagher

Episode #49

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

Episode #48

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

Episode #47

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

Episode #46

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...
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045 – Running with Hope with Patrick Sullivan

Episode #45

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,...
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044 – How Abortion Became Legal with Angie Thomas

Episode #44

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

Episode #43

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...
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042 – The Future Catholic Parish with Fr. Josh Johnson

Episode #42

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

Episode #41

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...
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040 – Self-Forgiveness with Dr. Everett Worthington

Episode #40

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

Episode #39

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....
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038 – The First Five Years of Marriage with David Dawson

Episode #52

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...
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