Podcast Notes

S06 Ep 14: The Cost of Caring: Selflessness vs. People Pleasing
In this thought-provoking episode, Stina and Padre delve into the delicate balance between selflessness and people-pleasing.
Continue reading »S06 Ep13 – Patience in Progress: Why True Virtue Can’t Be Rushed – Pt 3 of Book Study
We discuss three key themes on the journey to peace and virtue – on compassionate presence in others’ suffering, balancing patience with expectations, and why we shouldn’t rush our growth in virtue.
Continue reading »S06 Ep12: Book Study Pt 2 – Beyond Control: Embracing Abandonment for Lasting Peace
Stina and Padre unpack the link between trust, surrender, and true inner peace. They explore how fear and self-reliance keep us restless and why true peace comes from trusting God’s providence.
Continue reading »S06 Ep11 – Interior Peace w/ Fr Jacques Philippe – Inner Calm, Outer Chaos: Finding Peace with God’s Grace – Pt 1
Stina and Padre dive into another book study with Fr Jacques Philippe: Searching for and Maintaining Peace, exploring what it really means to find inner calm in a chaotic world.
Continue reading »S06 Ep10 – Generosity: A Fruit of the Spirit and a Virtue
In this episode Stina and Padre dive into the virtue of generosity, as a fruit of the spirit how it stems from justice and exploring how it reflects God’s character and how we can cultivate it in our daily lives.
Continue reading »S06 Ep09 – Yoga, Stretching, and the Christian Faith: Where’s the Line?
Stina and Padre explore the difference between yoga and stretching, shedding light on why yoga, as a spiritual practice, and other spiritual practices and items are incompatible with Christian beliefs.
Continue reading »S06 Ep08 – Pre-Nuptial Agreements: A Christian Perspective
We delve into the topic of pre-nuptial agreements (prenups) and how they align (or don’t) with the Christian understanding of marriage.
Continue reading »S06 Ep07 – The Dreaded Virtue – Modesty
Stina and Padre explore the virtue of modesty, digging into its roots in Scripture and its practical applications in daily life.
Continue reading »S06 Ep06 – Intimate partner violence and the icon of marriage
Stina and Padre delve into the sensitive and complex topic of family separation, particularly in the context of domestic violence.
Continue reading »S06 Ep05 – Overcoming Discernment Paralysis with Prudence and Fortitude
In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre tackle the concept of “discernment paralysis,” a state where overthinking, planning, and hesitating leave us stuck instead of moving forward.
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