The second episode of our prayer series features a special guest, Jonna Schuster, founder of Catholic Revival Ministries.

People have different attitudes toward and experiences of prayer—some negative, some positive.

At times, prayer is seen as something we're supposed to do or only turn to in dire moments.

Join us as we explore how prayer can be a life-giving experience and a source of joy. Discover how we can begin to listen to God in the various ways He speaks to us, and how we might integrate these moments of reflection and deep listening into our daily routines. We also look at the differences and similarities between prayer and mindfulness.

Resources 

Catholic Revival Ministries

Hearing God's Voice: A Catholic Guide to Listening Prayer

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Do you think prayer "is not for people like me"?

In today’s podcast, we explore prayer as a must for someone who wants to get to know God.

We discuss prayer as a conversation, where God has taken the first step.

We explore prayer as a ”to do” and as a grace (God's part).  We discuss the impact prayer can have on a person's life and how I can pray as me. 

Resources

• The way chapter on prayer
• Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Prayer for Beginners, Peter Kreeft 

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We all struggle with conversations that require courage. We think that they will lead to unease in a relationship or lead to further misunderstandings. To top it off, the person at the receiving end may feel judged and unappreciated, ultimately only making things worse. Well, join us on Hearts+Minds with our Guest Maita Crowe as we unpack the great power of Courageous Conversations. We explore:

• What makes a conversation truly courageous. Is it about honesty, vulnerability, or something deeper?
• Maita explores overcoming fear, the cost of avoidance, and the power of emotional resilience. 
• Learn how to navigate defensiveness and strengthen your capacity to be strong but kind, clear but gentle and ultimately lean into more secure relationships at work and in your personal life.  

With personal insights and practical takeaways, this episode equips you to engage in meaningful, transformative conversations. Tune in for wisdom, courage, and actionable steps! 

Resources (previous podcasts and blog posts on the topic)

Blogs 

• Can conflict be a space of growth?
• Four characteristics of the "mentally tough"
• Are you emotionally intelligent?
• Never say you can't: Interview with Maita Crowe

Podcast episodes

• #81 | Mastering Emotional Resilience: Essential Habits for Mental Strength
• #84 | The psychological immune system - 4 ways to build it?

#CourageousConversations #TruthWithGrace #FaithInAction

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This episode is for you if you are about to get married and are afraid of married life, or starting a family, or going through difficulties in marriage right now. 

Máire Cassidy and Cliona Somers delve deeper into the topic of marriage. Taking a realistic view of married life they explore its responsibilities and joys.  They discuss why fear shouldn't prevent you from taking the big step. And explore what solutions you can turn to when married life seems difficult. They also explore the Catholic Church's view of sex as something holy. 

We invite you to engage in this insightful conversation and share this episode with your friends going through any of these stages in life. 

And don't forget to check the additional resources we've prepared for you to explore this topic further. 

Resources

Scepter Publishers

• The 5 love languages, Gary Chapman; 
• Three to Get Married, Fulton Sheen;
• 16 Marriages that made history, Gerard Castillo; 
• The challenge of love: Making Marriage work, Enrique Rojas; 

Available at: https://scepterpublishers.org/collections/marriage-relationships;

What is theology of the body? | Why God Gave Us Bodies | Christopher West - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvFa7elKtkY

The theology of the body - https://theologyofthebody.net/

Theology of the Body, John Paul II - https://stmarys-waco.org/documents/2016/9/theology_of_the_body.pdf

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As we approach Valentine's Day on 14th February, we are rebroadcasting this episode with Cliona Somers on Waiting and Dating – what advice do you need? 

Are you tired of scrolling dating apps and losing heart that you will ever discover your life partner? Join us as we dig into the top 10 tips for those waiting to date. And for those dating how to get the best out of dating - the pitfalls to avoid and joys to experience. 

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This is the fourth podcast episode in our series on trust. In the previous three episodes, we shared simple tips and tools for building trust, focusing on the essential building blocks: understanding and motive.

In today's episode, ''Can You Get the Job Done?'', we explore the third essential building block of trust: ability.

While we may be trustworthy in many areas of our lives, we might lack ability in a specific one. Ability is closely tied to the desire to learn and also requires self-awareness. 

Hit the play and listen to how the capacity to adapt and learn can help us build skill sets that improve our abilities and trustworthiness.

Listen to the other episodes in the series:

#97 | Series on Trust: (Part I) How to build up trust?

#101 | Series on Trust: (Part II) Understand me don't try to persuade me - First step in Trust

#103 | Series on Trust: (Part III) What is your Motive? Can you be trusted?

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Join us in this insightful episode as we explore the fascinating concept of psychological immunity and the key elements that contribute to it. We dive deep into the question, 'What is psychological immunity?' to understand its importance and impact on our well-being.  We explore the role of friendships in building psychological immunity. We share personal stories and examples, showcasing the power of supportive relationships and emotional connections.  We discuss the virtues that can be considered the superpower of human beings - kindness, honesty, hard work, and forgiveness. We explore how these virtues contribute to building psychological immunity and provide insights on staying strong when facing life's unexpected challenges and problems.  We focus on practical tools and daily routines that can help you maintain psychological strength. Discover valuable tips and strategies to integrate into your daily life.  We also address the critical question of when to seek professional help. Our guest, Bridget, founder of Wilfrid's House, shares her inspiration behind establishing this counselling and emotional support centre, highlighting the importance of professional guidance.

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Wilfrid's House: https://wilfridshouse.org//
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wilfrids-house/

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Advent can be a bit of a blur for most people. And yet, if you can give it a moment it can really make an impact on these last few weeks before Christmas. It is a time of opportunity - or grace as we would say in the Catholic tradition. God is coming and we cannot wait! But in the midst of the rushing, frenetic activities, how can we shift our focus?

In this podcast episode, we discuss the attitudes of the first family to do the first Advent, Mary, Joseph, and the Child. How did they stay calm and serene in the midst of so much uncertainty? Mary trusted everything would be okay even though there was no plan for the newborn. There seemed no angry outbursts on the part of Joseph even though he seemed to have failed in his first steps of fatherhood.  

We explore Advent as a time to prepare to love others as they are and to accept whatever our Christmas holds because God is coming to us where we are and we can always love others because we are always loved by God.

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Today, we have a fascinating guest who will be sharing her insights on the courage to create. Emelia Silva is an artist and songwriter with a degree in Global Jazz Studies from UCLA. She has been singing across various genres for the past 18 years.

In this conversation, Emelia opens up about her family background, life story, influences, and motivations. She reflects on the significance of growing up in an environment that nurtured her passions and the transformative power of music.

Emelia also discusses the importance of living with love, even amidst life’s challenges, by focusing on what is essential and considering the most loving response to each situation.

Find Emeli on:
- The main music streaming services
- Instagram: @emeliasilvamusic

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This is the third episode in our series on trust, and today we will explore another essential building block: motive.

We’ll dive into why motive is crucial, look at John Gottman's "index of betrayal"—a metric that signals when a marriage may be in trouble—and see how the right motives can actually help increase trust.
We'll also explore motive in the workplace, reflecting on how my own approach fits with the team and where my work aligns well with others.

We invite you to engage in this insightful conversation and to share this episode with your friends.


RESOURCES

• The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen M.R. Covey;
• The Way of Trust and Love by Jacques Philippe;  
• Trust by Dr. Henry Cloud. 

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