Scripture tells us both to stand firm and to flee from temptation—but how do we know which to do and when? In this episode, Stina and Padre unpack one of the most practical questions in the spiritual life: how to respond to temptation, especially in areas of doubt and purity.
Podcast Notes
S09 Ep03 – Does God Send Temptation? Understanding Trials, Free Will and Spiritual Growth
If God is good and loving, why does temptation exist? And does He send it? In this episode, Stina and Padre unpack one of the most misunderstood aspects of the Christian life—temptation. Together, they explore the difference between God’s will and what He permits, the true sources of temptation, and how freedom, weakness, and grace all play a role in our spiritual growth.
S09 Ep02 – How to Enter the Triduum with Three Postures
As the Church enters the most sacred days of the liturgical year, Stina and Padre reflect on the meaning of the Triduum and how Christians can approach it with intentional hearts.
S09 Ep01 – Mary’s Yes – Could She Have Said No?
Stina and Padre reflect on one of the most powerful moments in salvation history: Mary’s “yes” at the Annunciation.
S08 Ep18 – Christmas
In this final and special Christmas episode, Fr Sean Byrnes and Stina speak about all things Christmas.
S08 Ep17 – 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.
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.
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.