Catechist's Guide to the Galaxy (Bob Cast Sydney)

Life is suffering, we know this.

Yet what do we do with this?

Should we accept it?

If so, does that mean giving up?

On today's episode, myself and fellow Counseller Tom Klein discuss this popular secular therapy and within the teaching catholic. We offer practical and real methods to practice your faith and come to terms with hardship, and importantly; be better for it.

Don't believe us?

Listen in to find out...

What does it mean to be a married man?

And why does it matter?

Today we are joined by husband, father of five, and religious teacher Matt Harb as we explore a broad view of living out the cross within marriage.

Very timely and well worth a listen.

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On today's show we talk about suffering.

Is suffering random, is it 'personal' and what, if anything, can be done about it?

Join me today with Case Manager and fellow Counsellor Tom Klein as we explore this issue and how the Church, Community and Tradition views this difficult concept.

On this episode my guest Viv unpacks Catholic teaching in a fair and sharp comparison with protestant thinking. A previous protestant himself, Viv unpacks what it means to hold Catholic views.

So what are the differences?

Is 'the Bible only' a thing, and if so why?

Listen to find out more!

Can religion help improve our life? In this episode of the Wellness Buzz, we explore this by sharing my direct experience with and without religion.

It contains the good the bad and....

....the surprising.

Have a listen, on this 'The Wellness Buzz'

Should one date well? What is dating? Can we make it less awkward? And is there room for courting? In this episode, I interview Social Worker Sam Tyler on these questions and much more, don't miss out!

 2:00 History of Valentine's Day

 2:35 Intentions in dating

 5:35 We meet on the basis of our  commonalities and grow based on our differences

 8:15 Marriages, preparing for a family and reconciliation—thinking of others first

11:00 Deciding whether someone is ready to be in a relationship

12:42 Men test ideas and women test men

14:35 Differences between courting and dating

16:20 FOMO, hedging your bets and why it's better to commit

18:15 Maintaining your commitment and negotiating 

20:15 Online Dating

22:40 Dating Coaches 

25:25 DTR

28:20 What it takes to develop a long term relationship

30:18 Sexual Ethics

31:40 A sense of duty to relationships, having boundaries, challenging each other and managing expectations 

35:12 Physical intimacy, breaking apart and trust

40:50 Measuring love

42:00 Marrying younger and accepting responsibility

48:45 Why people need each other 

50:30 Romance vs friendship

55:25 Forgiveness in long term relationships 

58:10 Continuing to say "I love you"

60:00 Letting conflicts lie without giving the silent treatment

60:45 Relationship with Parents and Upbringing 

63:25 Not delaying and overthinking things

64:00 "Island living" vs living as a community

65:00 Closing

What is self-care?

Can we take care of ourselves in this busy world?

And if so, how and why?

On this episode of the Wellness Buzz, I'm joined by Social Worker Sam Tyler as we explore the world of self-care and offer real and practical advice on how to get the best from life on a day to day basis.

Do you struggle with chronic ongoing pain?

Looking for natural solutions but confused by all the options?

Then this is the podcast for you.

Qualified Naturopath and host of The Wellness Buzz offers quick and easy solutions for your chronic pain. 

*while researched in depth, please note this information is of general advice only. Please follow the directions of your medical doctor and qualified health professional (but you knew we'd say that;)