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Always Hope episodes

April 16, 2019 018 – Know When to Get Married with Mary-Rose Verret
This is part 3 of my miniseries on dating and discernment and like the previous two episodes, I am trying to explore the balance between the theoretical and the practical when it comes to discernment because often the advice that is given errors one way or the other. In this episode, I target questions surrounding …
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49 min
April 02, 2019 017 – How Pornography Impacts Vocational Discernment with Fr. Sean Kilcawley
It’s no secret that compulsive pornography use has become a rising issue in our culture. Thanks to the ubiquity of smartphones, the ability to access pornographic images and videos are easier than ever. And leading scientists in brain research are starting to show the detrimental effects porn is having on our neurobiology. There are many …
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1 hr 12 min
March 19, 2019 016 – AMA on Dating
On Always Hope, I’m usually the one who is asking the questions and guiding the conversation, but in this special episode, the roles have been reversed. On February, 25, 2019, I was invited to do an open Q&A on dating and relationship advice at the John Paul II House at Louisiana State University. That is …
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1 hr 12 min
March 06, 2019 015 – Catholic Mindfulness with Dr. Gregory Bottaro
Mindfulness is a buzzword in the field of mental health. Studies have shown its effectiveness for treating a whole host of issues from anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. What is Mindfulness and why is it helpful? Moreover, recognizing that this practice is rooted in a Buddhist spiritual tradition, how does a Catholic Christian appropriately integrate …
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59 min
February 19, 2019 014 – Redemptive Suffering with Dr. Dawn Eden Goldstein
In this podcast, I often talk about suffering in life and various ways to overcome it. That’s because I believe that knowing how to handle our suffering is the key to unlocking personal maturity and happiness. So, in today’s show, I am focusing the conversation squarely on understanding how to make suffering redemptive. Redemptive suffering …
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1 hr 1 min
February 11, 2019 Introducing Always Hope
New to the podcast? This is a short overview of the heart behind the show. Have a listen, and subscribe to stay updated! Dialogue with me: FB: @drmariosacasa IG: @drmariosacasa Web: bit.ly/DrMarioAlwaysHope
3 min
February 05, 2019 013 – The Lost Art of Financial Generosity with Cory Howat
Debt, savings, spending, and tithing… for many of us, money is a topic of conversation that no one wants to have. We all attribute certain values to money: power, freedom, guilt, or shame. And because I love talking about the hard things in life and we need to go here, have an honest conversation about …
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56 min
January 22, 2019 012 – Beauty Will Save The World with Bill Donaghy
Have you ever had a hard day at work and while you are driving home all you can think about is the stress and tension of the day? Then, out of nowhere, you see the sun setting and it just captures your heart and for a brief moment, your stress dissipates as you get lost …
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1 hr 2 min
January 10, 2019 011 – The Laity Rules with Dr. Tom Neal, Part 2
This part 2 of my conversation about the lay vocation with Dr. Tom Neal, professor of Spiritual and Pastoral Theology at Notre Dame Seminary. If you missed part 1, click on the link in the show description. We pick up right where it left off In this episode, we have an honest conversation about the …
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41 min
January 08, 2019 010 – The Laity Rules with Dr. Tom Neal, Part 1
I’m excited about this episode, because I finally get to have on the show one of my favorite people to talk to, Dr. Tom Neal, professor of Spiritual and Pastoral Theology at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Neal is a dear friend and truly one of the wisest persons I know. We …
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49 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.