In this very important episode, Father Michael stresses the fact that God does not desire us to be abused and marriage is not justification for mistreatment. He notes that abusive men will often "cherry pick" verses from the Bible to try to convince us that we must tolerate their behavior.

Father reminds us that Christ, as the Head of Church, His Bride, places Her at the center of His heart. Husbands are called to imitate Christ and love their wives as He loves His Bride.

When this is not the reality in our marriage, how do we discern God's will and sort the truth from the lies? Father Michael will give you advice on just how to do that in this episode.

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Fr. Michael shares with us the importance of honest and vulnerable communication with our spouse. Healthy communication is essential for a thriving marriage. When we have been wounded, especially in regards to our feminine dignity and sexuality, it can be extremely difficult to trust again. Father Michael offers gentle and wise suggestions for rebuilding trust and vulnerability in our dialogue.

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Father Michael shares his wisdom with us on questions of discernment. He describes common fears and tactics of the enemy that obstruct our clarity in discernment. This is a very informative discussion for anyone desiring to make decisions in accord with God's will.

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Fr. Michael explains why community is so important, especially within the Church. Follow Fr. Michael for more content! https://linktr.ee/fathermichaelstalla

Fr. Michael explains why one spouse may be hesitant to accept the newfound faith of the other spouse. Follow Fr. Michael for more content! https://linktr.ee/fathermichaelstalla

Fr. Michael gives an overview of what is means to say that Christ is the Bridegroom, addressing some concerns people have with this image. Follow Fr. Michael for more content! https://linktr.ee/fathermichaelstalla

Fr. Michael explains why we find change so difficult to handle and why we need to trust Jesus in the changes. Follow Fr. Michael for more content! https://linktr.ee/fathermichaelstalla

Fr. Michael explains what true humility is, including the importance of avoiding both forms of pride. Follow Fr. Michael for more content! https://linktr.ee/fathermichaelstalla

Fr. Michael Stalla explains how he discerned God's call to the priesthood. Follow Fr. Michael for more content! https://linktr.ee/fathermichaelstalla

Fr. Michael explains what grieving is, why we need to grieve, and how to grieve with hope.

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