Always Hope

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Always Hope episodes

December 18, 2018 009 – Love Chooses Morality with Dr. Sarah Bartel
Doesn’t it seem like morality has become a bad word in our culture? Or that trying to be a good and moral person is not an ideal we should strive for anymore. That is probably because we overly associate morality with just following rules. But, what if morality is not so much about the do’s …
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51 min
December 04, 2018 008 – How to Discern a Lifelong Vocation with Fr. Jim Rafferty
Discernment is tricky business and discerning a lifelong vocation is down-right hard! Knowing how to listen to God’s will, shifting through our desires, and ultimately having the confidence to make a decision is no small task. Knowing what to listen to in prayer and how to respond appropriately is the focus of today’s episode. Joining …
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1 hr 2 min
November 20, 2018 007 – The Spiritual Life of an Artist with Greg Boudreaux
Art has a significant role in the spiritual life. The ability to enter into the creative process, regardless of the medium, is an invitation by God to share in his creative energies. We need to stop neglecting our inner artist and see how God uses art to communicate his love in the world. Joining me …
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58 min
November 06, 2018 006 – Memory in Scripture with Dr. Brant Pitre
Have you ever wondered why the Bible makes so many references to the past? Up and down the old and new testaments, there are repeated appeals to “remember the works of the Lord” or for God to “remember his children.” This is because according to Scripture memory plays an important role in cultivating hope and …
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1 hr 7 min
November 06, 2018 006 – Memory in Scripture with Dr. Brand Pitre
Have you ever wondered why the Bible makes so many references to the past? Up and down the old and new testaments, there are repeated appeals to “remember the works of the Lord” or for God to “remember his children.” This is because according to Scripture memory plays an important role in cultivating hope and building our relationship with God.
Hope and Memory are today’s focus and I couldn’t think of anyone better to have this discussion with than renowned scripture scholar, Dr. Brant Pitre. Dr. Pitre serves as the Distinguished Research Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute and the author of numerous books and resources on the Bible and the Jewish roots of Christianity. In today’s episode, we examine the ways memory is important for relationship, how the liturgy is an act of remembrance, how to use scripture to pray through painful memories, and what repentance of our sins means in our relationship with Christ.
May this episode help you to better understand how God “remembers” you.
BONUS CONTENT: At the end of the episode, Dr. Pitre and I geek out for a few minutes about the music of Andrew Peterson. This has little to do with the subject of memory and scripture, but we could not hide our appreciation for his music. I hope that you would consider adding him to your listening queue. Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Faithandmarriage.org
Brantpitre.com
Andrew-Peterson.com
1 hr 7 min
October 23, 2018 005 – Women’s Health with Sarah Denny
As a culture, we rightly believe that empowerment and education often go hand-in-hand. Therefore, empowering women should also mean better education on the natural rhythms of her cycle. The need for both men and women to grow in fertility awareness is the topic of today’s episode and joining me today is FertilityCare Practitioner and campus …
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52 min
October 16, 2018 Fred Rogers is the Man! Reflections on “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
Yes, Fred Rogers is a model of masculinity. Listen to the show for Dr. Mario’s reflections on the documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
11 min
October 09, 2018 004 – Loving Social Communication with Dr. Daniella Zsupan-Jerome
Social media is ruining everything! It is killing our brains and relationships. That is what we hear, and while yes there is truth to that, what if, social media isn’t the problem, per se? What if the problem rests on the lack of charity and virtue within the users themselves? What if the onus was …
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52 min
September 25, 2018 003 – Broken and Blessed with Fr. Josh Johnson
Millennials are not as involved in religious traditions as previous generations. This is undeniable. Yet, rather than being intimated by this, let’s see it as an opportunity. Instead of feeling the pressure to change Church teachings or come up with some new gimmick to make the faith more hip, how about we just to get …
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58 min
September 17, 2018 002 – Faith and Doubt with Chris O’Neil
Let’s admit it, trying to have faith can at times be challenging. I love God, but sometimes I doubt: his goodness, his providence, his presence. This episode is about knowing what to do with those doubts when they arise. Ignoring, stuffing, or pretending they will go away are not the best options. Joining me today …
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55 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.