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How does an NFL linebacker go from the locker room to evangelizing for Christ? Kevin O’Brien former linebacker for the Buffalo Bills thought he had reached the pinnacle of greatness but, he felt empty inside. Listen in as Kevin tells us what he learned on his journey to discover Christ and in turn bringing what he discovered to his fellow players and beyond.

In the lead-up to Super Bowl Sunday, we talk about domestic violence. Plus, in the wake of cheating being a hot topic in MLB news lately, we cover that as well. In addition, there's a discussion on "participation trophies" and playing time. Plus, there's practical advice for listeners to take away. All this and more from a professional and spiritual perspective via the Clinical Psychologist at Saint Paul VI Institute in Omaha, Nebraska, where part of her work includes meeting with priests, religious, and lay men & women who are seeking faith-based counseling. With a sports background herself, she also works with seminarians attending the Institute for Priestly Formation and conducts psychological evaluations for individuals interested in entering seminary, the deaconate, or religious communities. She is a member of both the Catholic Psychotherapy Association and the Catholic Medical Association.

Welcome ladies and gentleman to The Will Within Podcast.

 

2 Corinthians 4:17 states the following,

 

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

 

This ladies and gentlemen defines for me the essence of my next guest, Donna Larson. This devoted daughter of Christ has endured debilitating injuries and diseases resulting in over 50 surgeries throughout her life’s journey, yet she never complains! Donna is a shining example of a soul who perseveres in this life for Christ. It is now my pleasure to bring to you my interview with Donna Larson.

The first act of Christ’s ministry was to preach the message of metanoia. Do you want to know exactly what Christ has called us to? Listen as Richaél Lucero defines the meaning of metanoia. In the process she’ll expose why popular synonyms used to explain metanoia don’t paint the full picture; and leave you with suggestions for preparing three areas of yourself for metanoia.

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—Scriptures referenced:-“Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand!” Mt 4:17-“From the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Lk 6:45-“We have the mind of Christ.” 2:16

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On this episode of Young Catholics Respond Bill Snyder talks with Bryan Mercier about his journey of faith, mission and ministry. For more information about Bryan visit catholicbryan.org.

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Raising upright kids in an upside-down world with Dr. Ray Guarendi

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Dr. Ray brings to bear his decades of clinical experience and his experience as a father of ten with some of the hardest questions of modern parenting:

How do you manage kids access to pop culture and to the corporations who all want a piece of their allowance?

How do you respond to others, including your own family, who don’t approve of your countercultural parenting?

How do you handle the overabundance of stuff toys, clothes, technology that clogs up your family’s everyday life?

When do you give (or take away) a smartphone?

How much freedom do you give your kids to choose their own friends and when do you step in when they make wrong choices?

What are the habits of mind you need to form in them so they can stand strong against a morally and spiritually corrosive culture?

Raising Upright Kids in an Upside-Down World is a clarion call for strong, confident parenting in confusing times. More importantly, Dr. Ray gives you the resources to grow in that confidence: the knowledge of an expert, the insight of an experienced clinician, and the wisdom of decades of fatherhood. This is a book for parents who aim to form children who value the things of God, no matter the work and the effort. Dr. Ray is here to tell you: it’s worth it.

Enjoy this episode? Make sure to get his new book here.

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About our topic: Raising up-right kids in an upside-down world

This week I am joined by Jim Papandrea to discuss his book The Early Church: St. Peter, the Apostles, and Martyrs. This is the second installment in the new Reclaiming Catholic History series. Listen in as we explore some of the trials and triumphs of the infant Church. Get your copy of the book here.

Questions Covered:

03:09 - How did the Church Fathers know when to take Scripture literally and when to take it figuratively? 

07:12 - Does the name “deuterocanon” mean that those books are somehow less inspired than the rest of Scripture? 

11:55 - If someone gets civilly divorced and has no children, can he get an annulment and become a priest? 

17:00 - Does a divorced and remarried person (without annulment) automatically go to hell if they’re still remarried when they die? 

22:05 - Why do people have such big problems with Vatican II? 

34:33 - Since Hebrews says “The greater blesses the lesser,” how do we understand the Psalms when they say “Bless the Lord, O my soul”? 

40:08 - How do we know that the Roman Catholic Church is correct instead of the Orthodox Church? 

46:03 - How do I respond to someone who says that it doesn’t matter what religion we belong to as long as we all believe in the same God? 

50:23 - How can I answer the charge that the Bible says there’s no Trinity? 

Resources Mentioned:

The Twentieth-Century Apologetical Rollercoaster by Jim Blackburn

Questions Covered:

04:03 - How can I reply to the charge that the passage in John 10, “My sheep hear my voice…no one shall snatch them from my hand,” proves “Once saved, always saved?” 

07:15 - When Jesus responds to the question “who is my neighbor” with the parable of the Good Samaritan, he seems to be saying that only one person is our neighbor; yet the Catechism says the whole world is our neighbor. How do I reconcile these? 

15:21 - The Council of Trent seems to change a teaching from the Council of Constance. How and why could it do that? 

20:17 - If a Pope were to commit formal heresy, would he cease to be Pope? 

24:39 - What are your thoughts on the Divine Mercy Chaplet? Do any of the private revelations seem a bit far-fetched? 

33:32 - Can I attend my Bible study if I’m not in a state of grace? 

35:40 I saw a YouTube video that said “Pope Francis declares the devil to be God.” 

44:55 - What is the Church’s stance on Islam? 

48:23 - Numbers 5 seems to sanction an abortive procedure for Israel. So why can’t we have our own separate sanctions on abortion in America? 

Resources mentioned:

Teaching with Authority by Jimmy Akin