Always Hope

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Always Hope episodes

May 10, 2022 098 – Ben Clapper on What’s Next for the Pro-Life Movement in a Post-Roe America?
Following the leak of the draft decision from Supreme Court, the question on everyone’s minds is, “Now what?” If the final decision is left intact and Roe v Wade gets overturned, what does that mean for abortion access in the US? How will states respond? How will the federal government respond? What are the next …
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1 hr 12 min
April 27, 2022 097 – Dr. Michael Horne on How Technology Impacts our Psychology
Let’s be honest and state that we are all on our devices and social media a lot these days. Scrolling. Watching. Commenting. Playing. But what impact do these devices have on our mental and spiritual health? How do they help or hurt us? Joining me on the show today to talk about that is Dr. …
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1 hr 1 min
April 13, 2022 096 – Dr. Tony Marco on Finding Holiness in the Secular World
Have you ever wondered if doing your taxes and changing diapers can make you a saint? Have you ever looked at the circumstances of your life and said, “God how does this make me a better person”? If so, how do we find holiness in the mundane tasks of ordinary life? Joining me on the …
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1 hr 8 min
March 29, 2022 095 – Dr. Brant Pitre on The Introduction to the Spiritual Life
How do you know if you are growing in the spiritual life? How do you know if your prayers are doing anything? What are the markers of spiritual growth? Joining me on the show today is Dr. Brant Pitre, Research Professor of Scripture at the Augustine Institute, Graduate School of Theology, to talk about his …
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1 hr 24 min
March 15, 2022 094 – Dr. Matthew Breuninger and Larry Freeney on Defining a Catholic Psychotherapy
What is a Catholic Psychotherapy? How does it influence practice and research? Joining me on the show today to answer those questions are Dr. Matthew Breuninger, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Director of Teaching Excellence at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and Mr. Larry Freeney, Lead Parish Counselor and Associate Director of Education and Assessments at …
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1 hr 10 min
March 01, 2022 093 – Br. Sam Gunn on Breaking Bad Habits
Just in time for Lent, let’s talk about how to break those bad habits in life! Joining me on the show is Br Sam Gunn, BH, who was my campus minister when I was in college, to talk about his new book “Clean Break.” We start the show by talking about how we came to …
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1 hr 19 min
February 15, 2022 092 – Dating Well
After years of development and months of talking about it on the podcast, I’m happy to announce that Dating Well is finally out! That’s my online course that guides young adults through the whole dating journey. In honor of its release, I’m changing things up today and for the first time on Always Hope, I …
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1 hr 1 min
February 01, 2022 091 – Deacon Ed Shoener on Mental Health and Suicide
Joining me on the show today is Deacon Ed Shoener, a deacon of the Diocese of Scranton, PA and the president of the Catholic Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers to discuss mental illness and suicide. Deacon Ed beautifully shares about his daughter’s struggles with mental illness and death by suicide in 2016. We discuss …
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1 hr 9 min
January 19, 2022 090 – Jason Shanks on Innovation, Creativity, and Suffering
What if you were unconscious for 6 weeks due to a severe battle with Covid? How would that experience shape your faith, knowing that prayers and a miracle saved your life? How would that change your relationship with your family, God, and life itself? What if you also happened to be the president of a …
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1 hr 14 min
January 04, 2022 089 – Nathaniel Binversie on Exodus 90
Exodus 90 is a program aimed at helping men grow in their spiritual and ascetical practices. It is built around small groups, regular prayer exercises, and giving up a long list of creature comforts. It has grown tremendously over the last few years. And while, I hear many people talk about its positives, I do …
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56 min

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Always Hope provides solutions to a better life that are anchored in faith and psychological science. Dr. Mario Sacasa, LMFT, brings his years of counseling experience to the table and welcomes experts and friends to tackle challenging topics related to dating, marriage, and uncertainty in life. Started in 2018, the show has garnered a worldwide audience and is one the best podcasts that blends Catholicism with mental health and personal development. New episodes drop every other Wednesday.