In this final and special Christmas episode, Fr Sean Byrnes and Stina speak about all things Christmas.
Author: Virtue Ministry
S08 Ep19 – Word of the Year
Padre and Stina sit down to talk about their annual word of the year and how this transpired throughout 2025.
S08 Ep15 – When Relationships Hurt – When to Persevere and When to Walk Away
In this episode, Stina and Padre tackle one of the hardest questions in relationships: when do you stay and when do you leave? Whether in friendships, dating, or marriage, they explore the tension between fear of abandonment and the call to perseverance.
Advent offers more than a slippery slope to Christmas…
Emily writes to truly focus on Advent’s spiritual preparation, resisting early commercial celebration, to truly welcome the Christ child this Christmas.
S08 Ep14 – A Tangible Fatherhood: The Priest Who Stands in the Breach – Book Study Pt 3
In this final part of the Priestly Fatherhood series, Stina and Padre explore how fatherhood becomes a tangible reality in the life and ministry of a priest.
S08 Ep13 – Patreon ONLY – Charlie Kirk Effect
In this special Patreon episode, Stina and Padre respond to the shocking event surrounding Charlie Kirk, reflecting on the power of martyrdom, revival, and authentic Christian witness in a world shaken by tragedy.
Unleashing Their Capacity, VM Takes on University and Sacred Music
We always have a wealth of resources and this month it’s no different as Emily shares a Living Fullness Podcast and Awkward Theologian episodes plus the ultimate study bible.
Community Can Be Uncomfortable & There’s Nothing You Can Do About It
Community is imperfect and often uncomfortable, yet essential for human connection. Emily writes of what she sees as five indispensable pillars of community we gain by having and supporting others around us, plus the struggles we might face on the way.
S08 Ep12 – Sons Become Brothers and Fathers – Jacques Philippe Book Study Pt 2
Continuing our study of Fr Jacques Philippe’s Priestly Fatherhood: Treasure in Earthen Vessels, we dive into the heart of priestly fatherhood and what transforms a man into a true spiritual father. We discuss the profound reality that no one can be a father without first being a son, the essential role of prayer, and the way fatherhood flows through brotherhood, humility, and mercy.
Lots of work, and some play…
Emily provides a big recap of what’s been happening here at Virtue Ministry plus some resources for your Virtue tool box.