This week, we have Father Ben joining the show. He joined the Dominicans in the Summer of 2014 and spent seven years in formation for the Dominicans in Denver, St. Louis, and was at St. Paul's for his pastoral year in 2017-2018. After being ordained in 2021, he spent three years as a parochial vicar at St. Tom's in West Lafayette, the campus ministry for Purdue University. He has since relocated to Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, where he currently resides. 

Ben and I have a friendship that goes back to college. From those days to now, our relatioinship has been built on seeking truth and expanding our thoughts through faith. I have enjoyed watching Father Ben take his faith to the highest degree over the years and be a resource for many. 

This conversation is a peek into the experiences we've had and spaces we've shared. I've leaned heavily on Ben throughout my adult life for understanding and comprehension of the Bible. I feel as though this meeting only scratches the surface of where we may go in the future. For now, this is our first recorded conversation, which I feel you will enjoy! 

One love. 

 

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation 03:02 Understanding the Catholic Church and Religious Orders 06:01 The Role of Saints in Shaping Faith 08:57 The Historical Context of the Church's Development 11:55 The Evolution of Church Doctrine 14:49 The Nature of Truth in Faith 17:56 Debates and Changes in Religious Beliefs 20:58 The Impact of Historical Councils on Christianity 24:03 Surrender and Spiritual Growth 31:35 Navigating Spiritual Growth and Material Success 33:04 The Journey of Surrender and Identity 35:02 Struggles with Health and Identity 41:09 Understanding Suffering Through Faith 46:52 Balancing Authority and Humanity 51:22 Defining God: Existence and Personal Relationship 56:21 The Role of Suffering in Human Experience 01:03:15 Love, Evil, and the Search for Healing

 

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