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September 09, 2025 S08 Ep02 - Called to Go: The Great Commission and Everyday Discipleship
What does Jesus’ Great Commission mean for us today? In this foundational episode, Stina and Padre explore the roots of Virtue Ministry and its connection to Christ’s command to "go and make disciples of all nations." They break open how lay people—not just priests—are called to evangelise, live their baptismal priesthood, and take their role in the Church seriously. This episode is both a reflection on VM’s mission and a challenge to all Christians to step into their God-given calling with clarity, courage, and virtue.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:00:29 - Introduction
00:00:30 - 00:02:54 - Matthew 28:16-23 and Understanding the Call to Evangelisation
00:02:55 - 00:05:32 - The Role of Priests and Lay Faithful
00:05:33 - 00:08:14 - Kingly, Prophetic, and Priestly Offices
00:08:15 - 00:11:16 - The Importance of Word and Action
00:11:17 - 00:15:25 - The New Evangelisation and Its Challenges
00:15:26 - 00:17:45 - The Challenge of Proclaiming Truth
00:17:46 - 00:18:59 - The Role of Laypeople in Evangelisation
00:19:00 - 00:20:29 - Overcoming Fear and Pride in Evangelisation
00:20:30 - 00:24:35 - Truth and Charity in Proclamation
00:24:36 - 00:27:20 - Navigating Conversations about Faith
00:27:21 - 00:32:07 - Fear vs Love in Faith
00:32:08 - 00:34:54 - The Virtue of Fortitude in Evangelisation
00:34:55 - 00:37:16 - Steps for Intentional Evangelisation
00:37:17 - 00:40:45 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness / Episode Conclusion
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41 min
September 02, 2025 S08 Ep01 - When friendships don’t last in marriages - Utility, Pleasure, and the Path to Virtue
What makes a true friendship? In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre explore the classical categories of friendship—utility, pleasure, and virtue—and how they manifest in everyday life, relationships, and even marriage.

00:00:00 - 00:04:00 - Introduction and Catching Up
00:04:01 - 00:04:37 -
Friendship and Marriage: Recap of 3 Types of Friendship
00:04:38 - 00:05:54- A Friendship of Utility
00:05:55 - 00:06:55 - A Friendship of Pleasure
00:06:56 - 00:12:04 - A Friendship of Virtue or a Friendship of Goodness
00:12:05 - 00:17:21 - How will you know that you have the same end goal for a Virtuous Friendship?
00:17:22 - 00:19:16 - How to determine that you have a Friendship of Goodness?
00:19:17 - 00:22:40 - A Friendship in Marriage
00:22:41 - 00:25:51 - Importance of Friendship before Marriage
00:25:52 - 00:29:24 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness / Episode Conclusion

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30 min
June 24, 2025 S07 Ep15 - Kindness: More Than Being Nice - Rediscovering the Fruit of the Spirit
Stina and Padre delve into one of the often-overlooked Fruits of the Spirit: Kindness - as an essential sign of the Holy Spirit’s work in a Christian's life and explain how kindness differs from mere 'niceness'.

Timestamps:
00:00 – 00:52 = Introduction to the Episode and Season Finale.
00:53 – 02:03 = What Are the Fruits of the Spirit? Setting the Stage for Kindness.
02:04 – 03:30 = Why Kindness Is Underrated and Seen as a “Soft” Fruit.
03:31 – 05:44 = The Witness of Kindness: When Christians Fail to Reflect Christ.
05:45 – 07:00 = Example of Nick Branas and the Missed Opportunity to Show Kindness.
07:01 – 08:10 = Christ’s Model: Asking Questions to Draw Out the Heart.
08:11 – 10:10 = Kindness vs. Niceness – A Crucial Distinction.
10:11 – 12:30 = Telling the Truth in Love – Hard Conversations as True Kindness.
12:31 – 14:30 = Kindness Is Not Being “Nice” at the Expense of Truth.
14:31 – 17:00 = Modern Misuse of “Kindness” – The Truth as a Blunt Weapon.
17:01 – 18:34 = Psalm 103 – “The Lord is Kind and Merciful”: A Reflection.
18:35 – 21:15 = Cultural Attack on Courtesy and Kind Gestures.
21:16 – 24:00 = Fruits of the Spirit as a Tool for Discernment in Life and Relationships.
24:01 – 26:00 = Recognizing the Holy Spirit at Work Through Fruits.
26:01 – 26:50 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness + Closing Remarks.

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27 min
June 17, 2025 S07 Ep14 - Forgiveness: Releasing the Debt & Healing Hearts but Should I Forget?
Forgiveness isn’t about forgetting or excusing harm—it’s about freedom. In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre dive into what true forgiveness looks like, why it’s essential to the Christian life, and how it differs from reconciliation.

00:00 – 01:14 = Introduction – What Is Forgiveness?
01:15 – 03:19 = Forgiveness Is Not the Same as Apologizing or Forgetting
03:20 – 06:15 = Memory and Wisdom – Forgiveness Without Forgetting
06:16 – 08:20 = Minimizing vs. Maximizing Hurt and Resentment
08:21 – 11:00 = Anger and the Emotional Depth of Hurt
11:01 – 13:00 = The Importance of Naming the Injury Before Forgiving
13:01 – 15:00 = Why Some People Rush Forgiveness or Avoid Naming the Debt
15:01 – 17:00 = Starting Where You Are: Asking for the Grace to Desire Forgiveness
17:01 – 18:30 = Realistic Prayers and Honest Conversations with God
18:31 – 21:00 = The Story of Maria Goretti – Radical Forgiveness
21:01 – 23:40 = Alessandro’s Conversion and Forgiveness from Maria’s Mother
23:41 – 25:45 = Can Even Great Sinners Become Saints?
25:46 – 28:00 = Shame, Identity, and How the World vs. Christianity Responds
28:01 – 29:15 = The Catechism on Forgiveness – CCC 2843
29:16 – 30:40 = Healing Doesn't Always Mean Reconnection
30:41 – 31:25 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment – Padre’s Book & Stina’s Team
31:26 – 31:59 = Closing and Blessing

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33 min
June 10, 2025 S07 Ep13 - How Islam Led Me Back to Christ w/ Charbel Raish
Charbel Raish shares his journey from Catholicism to Islam and back to Christ. Charbel discusses the challenges he faced understanding his faith and the significant role his friends played in his spiritual journey. He discusses interfaith dialogue, focusing on Mary's role as a bridge between Christianity and Islam.

Timestamps:
00:00:41 - Episode Introduction
00:02:06 - Can you share your story, especially where Islam fits into your testimony?
00:07:13 - How did your Muslim friends react once you recommitted to Christianity?
00:14:12 - What are the similarities and differences between Catholic and Muslim views on Mary?
00:26:39 - What is the difference between dictation (Islam) and inspiration (Christianity) regarding scripture?
00:32:36 - Beyond the virgin birth, are there other Marian doctrines Islam shares with Christianity?
00:41:23 - Why does Islam emphasize 'God says it is' over the Holy Spirit's overshadowing?
00:45:26 - Does Mary give a response in the Quran similar to the Christian concept of the Fiat her willing 'yes' to God’s plan?
00:56:00 - Truth Beauty and Goodness
00:58:22 - Episode Conclusion
00:58:48 - Outro

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1 hr 1 min
June 03, 2025 S07 Ep12 - The Seven Gifts: Keys to Spiritual Growth
Stina and Padre explore the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit as outlined in Isaiah 11:1-3. These gifts aren’t just general blessings but are specifically given by God to help us become more docile to the movements of the Holy Spirit.

Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:10 = Introduction – Understanding the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
01:11 – 03:50 = What Are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit? Origins in Scripture (Isaiah 11).
03:51 – 06:30 = Wisdom – Seeing God as the Ultimate Good.
06:31 – 09:15 = Counsel – Supernatural Insight for Right Judgment.
09:16 – 12:00 = Understanding – Deep Insight into Divine Truths.
12:01 – 15:10 = Knowledge – Grasping Divine Truths and Their Application.
15:11 – 18:00 = Fortitude – Strength to Persevere in Faith.
18:01 – 20:40 = Piety – Reverence and Love for God and Others.
20:41 – 23:00 = Fear of the Lord – Reverence, Not Being Scared of God.
23:01 – 25:20 = The Relationship Between the Gifts and Virtues.
25:21 – 28:00 = Practical Examples of Using These Gifts in Daily Life.
28:01 – 31:00 = Avoiding Misunderstandings About the Gifts.
31:01 – 34:40 = Popeye Analogy – The Gifts are Like Spiritual Spinach.
34:41 – 37:00 = Why the Gifts Are Given at Baptism and Confirmation.
37:01 – 39:30 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment – Spiritual Reflections.
39:31 – 42:10 = Closing Remarks and Blessings.

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43 min
May 27, 2025 S07 Ep11 - Hope, Help & Healing for Women w/ Peta Evans from Esencia Life Centre
Peta Evans is the founder of Esencia Life Centre, and serves on the board of Pregnancy Help Australia.
Peta talks about her story and providing hope, help and healing for women, advocating supporting women and families in challenging life circumstances, and providing security in unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss.

Timestamps:
00:00 – 00:52 = Introduction – Welcoming Peta Evans.
00:53 – 03:25 = Peta’s Story – Journey to Founding Asensia Life Centre.
03:26 – 06:40 = Creating a Welcoming Space – The Heart of Asensia.
06:41 – 09:00 = The Three Pillars: Hope, Help, and Healing.
09:01 – 12:15 = The Importance of Beauty and Safe Spaces.
12:16 – 15:00 = Hope After Loss – Supporting Women After Abortion.
15:01 – 18:10 = Providing Material and Emotional Support.
18:11 – 21:30 = Peta’s Personal Journey with Motherhood.
21:31 – 24:00 = Supporting Young Women – Choices and Consequences.
24:01 – 26:45 = The Role of Pregnancy Support Centres.
26:46 – 29:30 = Myths About Pregnancy Centres – What They Really Do.
29:31 – 32:40 = Expanding to New Centres – Wagga Wagga Story.
32:41 – 35:00 = Building a Network of Support Centres Nationwide.
35:01 – 37:10 = Addressing the Needs of Fathers – Supporting Men Too.
37:11 – 39:40 = Men's Perspectives – When They Want to Support.
39:41 – 42:00 = Healing After Abortion – Men’s Grief and Support.
42:01 – 44:10 = Pregnancy Help Australia – Growth of Support Centres.
44:11 – 46:30 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness – Stina and Peter’s Reflections.
46:31 – 47:47 = Closing Remarks and Call to Support.

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48 min
May 20, 2025 S07 Ep10 - Practical Wisdom with Alphonsus - Book Study: Uniformity with the Will of God (Part 3)
In this final installment of our study of St. Alphonsus Liguori’s Uniformity with the Will of God, Stina and Padre dive into the practical wisdom. They explore how to embrace God’s will in external events, personal struggles, sickness, and even spiritual desolation.

Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:14 = Introduction and Overview of Final Three Chapters.
01:15 – 03:39 = Chapter 5: Special Practices of Uniformity in External Matters.
03:40 – 06:10 = Seeing Calamities as Part of God’s Will – Language of Acceptance.
06:11 – 08:20 = Jesuit Snowstorm Story and the Disposition of Trust.
08:21 – 11:10 = The Role of “Why?” – Accusation vs. Understanding.
11:11 – 14:30 = Personal Matters: Surrendering to God's Plan in All Things.
14:31 – 17:00 = Illness as a Gift, Not a Hindrance – Embracing the Hard.
17:01 – 19:00 = Why Not Me? – Spiritual Growth Through Trial.
19:01 – 21:45 = Bodily Infirmities as Part of God's Will, Not an Obstacle.
21:46 – 24:30 = Taking Rest as Sanctification, Not Productivity.
24:31 – 26:45 = The Prayer: “I Want Only What Thou Wilt” – Full Surrender.
26:46 – 29:25 = Healing, Suffering, and the Desire to Do God’s Will.
29:26 – 33:05 = Consolation vs. Desolation – God’s Presence Beyond Feeling.
33:06 – 35:25 = Desolation as an Invitation to Deeper Trust.
35:26 – 36:50 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment – Padre’s Book Pick.
36:51 – 38:35 = Stina on Gardening, Seasons, and Spiritual Reflections.
38:36 – 39:04 = Closing Remarks and Blessing.

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40 min
May 13, 2025 S07 Ep09 - Never a Bad Day: Book Study: Uniformity with the Will of God (Part 2) – Chapters 3 & 4
In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre continue their study of St. Alphonsus Liguori’s Uniformity with the Will of God, exploring Chapters 3 and 4. They discuss the depth of true happiness found in perfect unity with God’s will and the challenges of trusting that God always wills our good.

Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:10 = Introduction and Recap of Part 1.
01:11 – 03:20 = Chapter 3: “Happiness Deriving from Perfect Uniformity”.
03:21 – 06:00 = Weather, Illness, and Life Events — All Within God's Will.
06:01 – 08:10 = The Wisdom of the Beggar: Father Tauler’s Wake-Up Call.
08:11 – 10:15 = God’s Goodness Amid Suffering and Letting Go of Control.
10:16 – 13:00 = St. Augustine: “Little Man, Grow Up” – Maturing Through the Will of God.
13:01 – 15:40 = Real Joy Isn’t in Circumstances — It’s in Union With God.
15:41 – 18:00 = Living Out the Priesthood of All Believers.
18:01 – 20:10 = Boldness in Sharing the Faith and Encouraging Others.
20:11 – 22:44 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment + Closing Reflections.

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23 min
May 06, 2025 S07 Ep08 -St. Alphonsus Liguori’s Uniformity with the Will of God - Part 1 – Chapters 1 & 2
Book Study - St. Alphonsus Liguori’s Uniformity with the Will of God - Part 1 – Chapters 1 & 2
In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre begin a deep dive into St. Alphonsus Liguori’s Uniformity with the Will of God. Written in 1755, this timeless work speaks directly to the heart of Christian discipleship today.

Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:10 = Introduction and Book Overview.
01:11 – 03:40 = Why This Book Still Resonates Today.
03:41 – 06:15 = The Virtue of Uniformity with God’s Will.
06:16 – 09:10 = Conformity vs. Uniformity – What’s the Difference?
09:11 – 12:00 = Sacrifice vs. Obedience and Jesus as the Model.
12:01 – 15:10 = Struggles With Trust and Seeing God as a Good Father.
15:11 – 18:05 = The Role of Love in Aligning Our Will With God’s.
18:06 – 21:00 = Learning from the Saints: Living Uniformity in Daily Life.
21:01 – 24:30 = Suffering and God’s Will – Finding Purpose in Pain.
24:31 – 26:52 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment + Closing Reflections.

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27 min