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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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[REPOST] 073 - Are you healthy enough to discern a vocation? | Sr Josephine Garrett, CSFN
Have you struggled discerning God's plan for your life? Not sure how your emotional health impacts discernment? Do you know if you are healthy enough to start a relationship? If that's you, then stay tuned becuase you...
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[REPOST] 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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[REPOST] 095 – Dr. Brant Pitre on The Introduction to the Spiritual Life
How do you know if you are growing in the spiritual life? How do you know if your prayers are doing anything? What are the markers of spiritual growth? Joining me on the show today is Dr. Brant Pitre, Research...
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[REPOST] 040 – Self-Forgiveness with Dr. Everett Worthington
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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[REPOST] 076 – Dr. Donald Songy on Attachment Theory and Dating
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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[REPOST] 024 – The Risk and Rewards of Free Will with Dr. Tom Neal
Why did God give us free will? Think about it. All the poor judgments made by humans, the evils we have committed, the collective sins of history… wouldn’t creation have been better off without free agency? By the end...
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[REPOST] 049 – God’s Plan with Fr Timothy Gallagher
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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Episode 151 - Goodbye Willwoods
Hey everyone! Today, I am announcing the biggest update to the show since its inception: I’m leaving Willwoods and stepping out on my own. I will soon be launching my own platform, allowing me to focus and expand the...
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Episode 150 - Gender Identity, Middle School, and the Theology of the Body | Colin and Aimee MacIver
Join us on the Always Hope Podcast as Dr. Mario sits down with Colin and Aimee MacIver to discuss their groundbreaking program, "Envision Theology of the Body for Middle School." This episode delves into the...
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Episode 149 - Dedicated Singlehood | Luanne Zurlo
In today’s episode, I welcome Luanne Zurlo for an engaging discussion about dedicated singlehood in the Catholic Church. We explore the nuances between dedicated singlehood, consecrated virginity, and the secular...
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Episode 148 - Letting Go of Dating Pressure
The pressures of dating are real! But how do we let them go? Is there a way to date intentionally but without the intensity? This conversation originally appeared on the Thriving in the Space Between podcast, and I am...
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