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164: Unlocking the Joy of Belief (Advent Series 3) | Dr. Tom Neal
For many of us, belief isnât always easy. Life throws curveballs. Promises donât pan out the way we thought they would. Secularism raises doubts in our minds. Itâs hard to reconcile the joy we sing about this time of...
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163: Discovering Grace in Unexpected Places: Itâs A Wonderful Life (Advent Series 2)
Today, I reflect on the greatest Christmas movie of all time, Itâs a Wonderful Life and what it teaches us about hope, healing, and finding meaning in lifeâs challenges. George Baileyâs story is all of usânavigating...
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162: How to Accept the Hardships of Life (Advent Series 1) | Steven Hryniewicz
Well, here we are. Advent. And todayâs 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 unpacking the term...
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161: Navigating Intimacy as a Newlywed Couple | Mary Bruno
In this episode, Dr. Mario Sacasa sits down with Mary Bruno, author of Missing Pieces: Perspectives on Sex for Catholic Women, to explore the realities of intimacy in marriage. Mary opens up about her personal journey...
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160: Ask Her Out: A No-Nonsense Guide for Catholic Men
In this episode, Dr. Mario Sacasa, LMFT speaks directly to men about how to approach dating with confidence and tact. Through years of working with Catholic singles, Dr. Sacasa has seen a common struggle: good,...
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159: Margaret Sanger vs. John Paul II: A Battle for Womenâs Freedom | Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio
What if Margaret Sanger (Founder of Planned Parenthood) and St. John Paul II (Papal Juggernuat) sat down and debated their divergent ideas about personal freedom, choice, and women's dignity? That's the provocative...
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158: Holy Ghosting: Surviving the Catholic Dating Scene | Maria Mitchell
With Halloween just around the corner, letâs talk about humorously frightening online dating experiences. In this episode, I sit down with Maria Mitchell, the mind behind the hilarious Instagram account "Catholic...
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157: Getting Unstuck: A Practical Approach to Therapy and Medication
In this solo episode of the Always Hope Podcast, I dive into a question I often hear: "When should I seek counseling, and when is it time to consider medication?" As a licensed marriage and family therapist with over...
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156: Catholic Feminism and Gender Studies | Dr. Kevin Stuart
I consider Catholicism to be a reasonable faith. One that doesnât exist in extremes and by doing so can speak to all sides of an issue. And yes, that includes modern feminist theory. Â So today, I sit down with Dr....
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155. Walking on the Chaotic Waters of Life
We all know what it feels like to be drowning under a pile of work or overwhelmed by difficulties beyond our control. Those moments when our emotions become overwhelming, and we lose a reference point to keep us...
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154. Dating Solutions for Catholic Young Adults
Why do most people feel like the dating scene has become a dumpster fire? What are the unique challenges faced by Catholic young adults? What is the #1 complaint by women? What is the #1 complaint by men? And what can...
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153. The Importance of Failure
Have you ever tried pursuing a dream only for it to blow up in your face? Have you followed God's call only to encounter hardships beyond anything you could have previously imagined? What do you do afterward? How do...
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