Being Human

Welcome to Episode 159 of the Being Human Podcast: My Personal Story of an Irregular Situation and Fiducia Supplicans

Fiducia Supplicans, the new document released by the Vatican, and the way Pope Francis addressed questions about the blessing of couples in "irregular" or same-sex relationships has caused controversy and confusion to many. In this new episode, Dr. Greg shares his reflections and insights on this issue to guide us in deepening our understanding of the document, and to help enlighten us on how to respond to this matter in the light of our Catholic faith.

Discussed in the episode:

• The historical theme of division and mistrust initiated by the devil and the importance of unity and communion in the Church;

• A deep dive into the document's release on the development of Church teaching on blessings, specifically for couples in irregular situations or same-sex relationships;

• The fundamental teachings on marriage, sin, and God's plan for sexuality remain unchanged;

• Gaining perspective on the transcendence of God's presence through the endurance of the Catholic Church for 2,000 years and its foundation on the promises of Christ;

• The imperfections present in the Church throughout history and the need to recognize the transcendent authority of God beyond human failing;

• Why it is important to have a closer view of the document and consider the opportunity for it to open a pathway for deeper compassion and understanding, especially for those struggling with same-sex attraction;

• Why can there be a possibility that the document might provide a pastoral blessing for couples who, in choosing celibacy, seek support, friendship, and a life of virtue and holiness in accordance with the Church teachings;

• Why it is important for us to find God amid human imperfections, whether in the Pope or the Church, and to seek unity, understanding, and a deeper appreciation for the Holy Spirit's presence in the Church.

Resources mentioned or relevant:

• On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings Declaration;

• 'Fiducia supplicans' is Self-Contradictory (Article by Cardinal Gerhard Müller)

• One Omission and Three False Dichotomies in the Vatican "Declaration" (Blog Post by Dr. Greg);

• Being Human Podcast Episodes:

  • Our recent Gender Series, beginning with Episode #149: A New Approach to the Gender Crisis;

  • Episode #72: The DSM Disease (Part One of Two);

  • Episode #158: Blessings for Same-Sex Couples? (An Invitation to Go Deeper);

• Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body by Pope John Paul II;

• Theology of the Body for Beginners by Christopher West;

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So many Catholics have been shocked, surprised, and confused by the recently-released Vatican document in which Pope Francis responds to questions regarding the blessing of couples in "irregular" or same-sex relationships. In this episode, Dr. Greg offers a response to the issue.

Discussed in the episode:

• The importance of transcending political commentary and debates and focusing instead on creating a path forward as a Church;

• What this current confusion can teach us;

• Why this issue is actually an opportunity to bring the Church's teaching about God's plan for male and female to the forefront;

• The importance of deepening our understanding about the truth, beauty, and goodness of 2000 years of Catholic teaching about human sexuality;

• Why anything outside of God's plan for marriage between a man and a woman is against our humanity;

• What Christ's example of eating with tax collectors and sinners, meeting the woman at the well, and reaching down to the woman caught in adultery means;

• Why it's important to have compassion for those struggling with sin, while still being careful not to legitimize the behavior of a sinful relationship;

• Our role as thoughtful, intelligent, prayerful, and discerning Catholics;

• Why we need to start with ourselves and our own interior conversion to make the Church better as a whole.

Resources mentioned or relevant:

• On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings Declaration;

• One Omission and Three False Dichotomies in the Vatican "Declaration" (blog post by Dr. Greg);

• Being Human Podcast Episodes:

• Our recent Gender Series, beginning with Episode #149: A New Approach to the Gender Crisis;

• Episode #72: The DSM Disease (Part One of Two);

• Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body by Pope John Paul II; ;

• Theology of the Body for Beginners by Christopher West;

• Need help? Schedule a free consultation call with someone on our team to discuss how we can support you;

• Learn more about our CPMAP Certification!

• Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, for encouragement on your journey of becoming the best human you can be;

• Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available;

• Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, courses, prayer resources, and more;

• Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE's - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more!

• Follow us on Instagram: @catholicpsych.

Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at [email protected] - we would love to hear from you!

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This episode is for those standing on the middle ground between owoke liberal culture and traditional Catholicism; for those attempting to walk with those who struggle with gender confusion while at the same time upholding objective truth. In this follow-up to our recent Gender Series, Dr. Greg offers encouragement, consolation, and a way forward!

Discussed in the episode:

• What is the middle ground between woke ideologies and Church tradition?

• The cross holding the tension between objective truth and the culture in which we live;

• How to follow Christ's example of upholding objective truth while also entering into the pain and suffering of people experiencing gender confusion;

• The importance of persevering in fighting the good fight;

• Encouragement for times when the battle for truth feels lonely and exhausting;

• The importance of remembering that every saint goes through moments of feeling abandoned and alone;

• The meaning of compassion and mercy (misericordia) as a capacity to suffer with others;

• Why the deepest evangelization happens through encounter and accompaniment;

• Self-compassion as the first step to having compassion for others who are suffering;

• The most loving and healthy thing you can do for others to attain ultimate happiness.

Resources mentioned or relevant:

• Past Being Human Episodes:

• Episode 155: How to Help People Suffering with Gender Confusion;

• Episode 153: How to Talk About Gender Issues;

• Episode #152: Towards a New Revolution of Gender Truth;

• Episode #151: From Gender Dysphoria to Gender Integration: A Proposal;

• Episode #149: A New Approach to the Gender Crisis;

• Episode #35: Why Do I Feel Like I Have Conflicting Parts? w/ Dr. Peter Malinoski;

• Need help? Schedule a free consultation call with someone on our team to discuss how we can support you;

• Learn more about our CPMAP Certification!

• Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, for encouragement on your journey of becoming the best human you can be;

• Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available;

• Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, courses, prayer resources, and more;

• Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE's - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more!

• Follow us on Instagram: @catholicpsych.

Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at [email protected] - we would love to hear from you!

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In this episode, join in on the conversation as Dr. Greg and Dr. Byran discuss life, dreams, passion projects, finding God, and the launch of Dr. Bryan's new talk show!

Discussed in the episode:

• The importance of pursuing one's dreams and passions;

• Learning to listen to the still small voice within;

• Finding God in the middle of the world;

• The challenges and rewards of interviewing guests;

• Building bridges with Catholics and non-Catholics alike;

• The launch of The Catholic Sinner Show.

Resources mentioned or relevant:

• Subscribe to The Catholic Sinner Show on Youtube;

• Follow The Catholic Sinner Show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok;

• Need help? Schedule a free consultation call to find out how our team can support you!

• Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, for encouragement on your journey of becoming the best human you can be;

• Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available;

• Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, courses, prayer resources, and more;

• Follow us on Instagram: @catholicpsych;

• Learn more about our CPMAP Certification;

• Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE's - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more!

Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at [email protected] - we would love to hear from you!

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Welcome to Episode 155 of the Being Human Podcast: How to Help Those Suffering with Gender Confusion

Do you know anyone experiencing gender confusion? How can we meet them with compassion while also leading them to the truth? Dr. Greg breaks open this question and more in this final episode of our Gender Series!

Discussed in the episode:

• How to enter into a conversation with someone suffering from gender dysphoria or confusion;

• The reality of gender dysphoria and the suffering of those who struggle with it;

• The importance of relationship and meeting people where they are with love;

• The approach of Jesus in inviting others to conversion;

• Why listening and loving people amid their sufferings is essential to accompanying others;

• Using an integration of faith, reason, and science to arrive at the truth;

• How love begins with listening, yet also entails leading people to truth;

• The importance of discernment and knowing when to speak and when to remain silent;

• Learning to listen to and love all of our internal parts instead of rejecting them;

• Why a spirit of continual conversion in ourselves is needed;

• The power and importance of prayer and entrusting every encounter into God's hands.

Resources mentioned or relevant:

• Learn more about our CPMAP Certification!

• Past Being Human Gender Series Episodes:

• • Episode 153: How to Talk About Gender Issues

  • Episode #152: Towards a New Revolution of Gender Truth

  • Episode #151: From Gender Dysphoria to Gender Integration: A Proposal

  • Episode #149: A New Approach to the Gender Crisis

  • Episode #75: Gender Fluidity or Complementarity? (Part 1 of 4)

  • Episode #35: Why Do I Feel Like I Have Conflicting Parts? w/ Dr. Peter Malinoski

• Learn more about the masculine and feminine genius in Dr. Greg's Relationships course, A Marriage Built to Last;

• Need help? Schedule a free consultation call with someone on our team to discuss how we can support you;

• Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, for encouragement on your journey of becoming the best human you can be;

• Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available;

• Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, courses, prayer resources, and more;

• Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE's - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more!

• Follow us on Instagram: @catholicpsych;

Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at [email protected] - we would love to hear from you!

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In this special #GivingTuesday episode, Dr. Greg shares an exciting announcement about a new program CatholicPsych is launching to address the mental health crisis plaguing young people - along with a way that you can help bring this program to life!

Discussed in the episode:

• A special announcement from Dr. Greg for #GivingTuesday;

• More information about the program CatholicPsych is developing to equip parents, teachers, campus ministers, youth ministers, and clergy all around the US and the world to respond to the rising rates of mental health challenges, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and gender dysphoria facing young people today;

• How you can support CatholicPsych's mission to create a new standard of Catholic mental health!

Resources mentioned or relevant:

• Visit catholicpsych.com/foundation to learn more!

• Learn more about our CPMAP Certification;

• Need help? Schedule a free consultation call with someone on our team to discuss how we can support you;

• Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, for encouragement on your journey of becoming the best human you can be;

• Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available;

• Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, courses, prayer resources, and more;

• Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE's - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more!

• Follow us on Instagram: @catholicpsych;

Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at [email protected] - we would love to hear from you!

Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends.

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How do we talk about gender issues to people who don't necessarily share the same views? How can we make sense of the gender ideologies and confusion so prevalent in our culture today? In this week's episode, Dr. Greg shares important principles to remember when engaging others in conversation on this sensitive topic.

Discussed in the episode:

• How do we communicate a Catholic perspective on gender ideology to those who may not share the same perspective?

• The meaning and importance of owning our mistakes as a Church;

• Entering into relationship with another as a necessary prerequisite to evangelizing with love;

• Why it's essential to recognize the distinction between gender stereotypes and gender identity;

• The importance of understanding that each person has different parts and experiences within themselves;

• How communion can be possible in the midst of varying parts and perspectives;

• Seeing the developmental stages starting from conception as a gradual becoming more of who God calls us to be;

• Why modeling from the same-sex parent and complementarity from the opposite-sex parent significantly impacts the formation of a child's identity.

Resources mentioned or relevant:

• Past Being Human episodes:

• Episode #151: From Gender Dysphoria to Gender Integration: A Proposal

• Episode #152: Towards a New Revolution of Gender Truth

• Episode #149: A New Approach to the Gender Crisis;

• Episode #148: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex;

• Episode #75: Gender Fluidity or Complementarity? (Part 1 of 4)

• Episode #35: Why Do I Feel Like I Have Conflicting Parts? w/ Dr. Peter Malinoski;

• Learn more about our CPMAP Certification;

• Need help? Schedule a free consultation call with someone on our team to discuss how we can support you;

• Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, for encouragement on your journey of becoming the best human you can be;

• Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available;

• Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, courses, prayer resources, and more;

• Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE's - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more!

• Follow us on Instagram: @catholicpsych;

Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at [email protected] - we would love to hear from you!

Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends.

Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings.

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What are some ways that transgenderism develops? Why is it important to our human development to have both a mom and a dad? How can we understand the equality of men and women while recognizing the presence of differences? In this week's episode, Dr. Greg answers these questions while breaking open how the current gender crisis provides an opportunity to discover on a deeper level the glory of God shining through our being made as male and female.

Discussed in the episode:

• What Saint Thomas Aquinas got wrong about men and women;

• How St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body gave the Church a positive path forward on issues related to family, marriage, and human sexuality;

• The need for a compassionate yet truthful approach to the gender crisis;

• Why children need a model of healthy masculinity and femininity from their parents;

• Why we are called to be integrated beings and to develop both masculine and feminine characteristics;

• What the case of Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner can teach us about underlying trauma in gender confusion;

• Why we need to go beyond gender stereotypes when defining what constitutes a man or a woman;

• Proposing "gender integration" as the solution to the gender crisis.

Resources mentioned or relevant:

• Learn more about our CPMAP Certification!

• Past Being Human Gender Series Episodes:

  • Episode 151: From Gender Dysphoria to Gender Integration: A Proposal

  • Episode #149: A New Approach to the Gender Crisis;

  • Episode #148: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex;

  • Episode #110: Beyond Stereotypes: Gender, Culture, and Catholicism w/ Dr. Jennifer E. Morel;

  • Episode #75: Gender Fluidity or Complementarity? (Part 1 of 4)

• Dr. John Money and the Sinister Origins of Gender Ideology;

• Need help? Schedule a free consultation call with someone on our team to discuss how we can support you;

• Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, for encouragement on your journey of becoming the best human you can be;

• Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available;

• Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, courses, prayer resources, and more;

• Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE's - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more!

• Follow us on Instagram: @catholicpsych;

Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at [email protected] - we would love to hear from you!

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We're in the midst of what could be considered a gender revolution. What's the answer to the rapidly growing gender dysphoria prevalent in our culture? In this week's episode, Dr. Greg proposes how a new and deepening understanding of Church teaching can provide the antidote to gender confusion.

Discussed in the episode:

• The importance of understanding gender as being deeply tied to our biology;

• How the gender confusion prevalent in our culture can prompt a new and deepening understanding of God's design for our sexuality;

• What is the intrinsic connection between our body, our spirit, and our personhood?

• Our need to have new formulations of answers that pull from the traditions of the Church in response to the questions our culture is asking about gender;

• Following Christ's example of upholding objective truth while also entering into the pain and suffering of people when addressing the issue of gender confusion;

• How the relationship between and with mom and dad contributes to a child's psychosexual development;

• The impact of distortions in our relationship with mom and/or dad and how that can contribute to gender confusion;

• How our current culture contributes to "rapid onset" gender dysphoria and confusion;

• Self-hatred as one of the root causes of gender dysphoria;

• Proposing "gender integration" as the solution to the "gender revolution" confusion.

Resources mentioned or relevant:

• Learn more about our CPMAP Certification!

• Past Being Human Gender Series Episodes:

• Episode #149: A New Approach to the Gender Crisis;

• Episode #148: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex;

• Episode #110: Beyond Stereotypes: Gender, Culture, and Catholicism w/ Dr. Jennifer E. Morel;

• Episode #75: Gender Fluidity or Complementarity? (Part 1 of 4)

• Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on the Collaboration of Men and Women in the Church and in the World by Pope Benedict XVI;

• What is a Woman? Documentary by Matt Walsh;

• Learn more about the masculine and feminine genius in Dr. Greg's Relationships course, A Marriage Built to Last;

• Need help? Schedule a free consultation call with someone on our team to discuss how we can support you;

• Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, for encouragement on your journey of becoming the best human you can be;

• Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available;

• Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, courses, prayer resources, and more;

• Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE's - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more!

• Follow us on Instagram: @catholicpsych;

Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at [email protected] - we would love to hear from you!

Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends.

Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings.

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In a brief intermission to our Gender & Sexuality Series, Dr. Greg offers clarity to the debate surrounding Halloween: is it a pagan holiday? Can Catholics celebrate Halloween? The surprising answer in this week's special episode!

Discussed in the episode:

• Myths and misconceptions about the pagan roots of Halloween;

• The Christian origins of dressing up and trick-or-treating;

• Why Halloween is not just a Catholic holiday but also a rich cultural festivity;

• The reality that Halloween is actually a celebration of all souls;

• How we can redeem and reclaim Halloween as a holy day.

Resources mentioned or relevant:

• Follow us on Instagram: @catholicpsych;

• Need help? Schedule a free consultation call with someone on our team to discuss how we can support you;

• Learn about IDDM (Mentorship), our new model of accompaniment;

• Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, for encouragement on your journey of becoming the best human you can be;

• Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available;

• Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, courses, prayer resources, and more;

• Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE's - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more!

• Join the waitlist to be notified about our next Open House to learn more about the new CPMAP certification!

Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at [email protected] - we would love to hear from you!

Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends.

Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings.

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