We know that divorce is a wide spread phenomenon, but what are the lasting effects of divorce on children? More specifically, how does a child’s experience of divorce linger into adulthood? What impact does divorce have on a child’s emotional and spiritual make-up? How can we respond better to children of divorce as a Church? …

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Joining Dr. Mario Sacasa on the podcast is Dr. John Grabowski, Ordinary Professor of Moral Theology/Ethics, School of Theology & Religious Studies at the Catholic University of America to talk about the importance of St. John Paul II’s teachings on the body, sex, and gender. In today’s episode, they dissect the purpose of the body …

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Joining Dr. Mario Sacasa on the show today is Bishop Bill Wack, bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee in FL to talk about the joys and challenges of following Jesus. In today’s episode, they discuss the meaning of obedience in discernment, why we call the cross of Jesus “Holy,” and the importance of adequately portraying …

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Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes Ann Koshute, co-founder of Springs in the Desert, a ministry dedicated to the emotional and spiritual support of couples suffering infertility. Ann beautifully shares her journey with infertility and the process that led her to start this outreach. In this episode, they discuss best practices when supporting women and men with …

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Are you looking to make a change in your job or career? How do you go about discerning that? How can you hear God’s call to stay or go? Joining Dr. Mario Sacasa on the show today to answer those questions and more is Dr. Kevin Calkins, Principal of Cathedral Catholic High School in San …

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Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes Jordan Haddad, Associate Professor of Dogmatic Theology at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, LA, to talk about the importance of surrounding ourselves with good story, how to cultivate a uniquely Catholic imagination, and how to safeguard ourselves against narratives that move us away from God. They end the show by …

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Joining me on the show today is Dr. Peter Martin, licensed psychologist and Internship Director of Integrated Training and Formation at Immaculate Heart of Mary Counseling Center in Lincoln, NE. In today’s episode, we define perfectionism and discuss why perfectionism is on the rise among young people. We tackle cultural images that unintentionally perpetuate it, …

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Dating in your 30’s can be tough. Finding someone who matches your values, that you find attractive, and that is still single is a challenge. What should you be looking for? Where should you be looking? How do you find the balance between pursing career goals and dating?  Joining Dr. Mario on the show today …

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Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes to the show Joe Barnard, director of Cross Training Ministries in Covington, LA, and the author of the book “The Way Forward.” In today’s episode they talk about the power of men being open about their relationship with God and look at a few male celebrities who have recently gone public …

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Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes back Fr Timothy Gallagher, popular author and sought-after lecturer on the discerning God’s will. In today’s show, they discuss whether or not God has a specific plan for our lives, what freedom do we have to forge our own direction, reframing discernment as a skill that needs to be developed, dealing …

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