Are the “small” lies we accept actually steering our lives? In this episode, Matt & Erin Ingold map out a practical taxonomy of lies—from subtle errors and misinterpretations to omission and full-on falsification—and show how these distortions quietly shape prayer, relationships, and mindset. You’ll get concrete self-coaching questions to test your thoughts, spot cognitive distortions (minimization/maximization), and bring everything back to facts, truth, and mercy. Distinctively Catholic, the episode pairs mindset tools with conscience formation, prayer, and Confession so you can replace lies with reality and live in freedom.

What you’ll learn

• A clear working definition of “lie” (and why partial untruths still wound)
• The 3 tiers: least malicious → mid-level → most malicious
• How to spot error, misinterpretation, white lies, minimization, exaggeration
• Denial, “lies of influence,” and omission—why they’re more serious
• Falsification, bold-faced lies, fabrication, and pathological lying—why to avoid entirely
• Self-coaching prompts to challenge thoughts with charity and truth
• The Catholic path: steward your intellect, seek mercy, repent, and receive healing truth

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