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December 03, 2024 S06 Ep14 - The Cost of Caring: Selflessness vs. People Pleasing
In this thought-provoking episode, Stina and Padre delve into the delicate balance between selflessness and people-pleasing.

Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:15 = Introduction and Overview (Selflessness vs. People Pleasing).
01:16 – 03:50 = Defining Selflessness and People Pleasing.
03:51 – 07:00 = The Core Difference: Intention and Identity.
07:01 – 10:15 = Biblical Insights: Jesus’ Example of Selflessness.
10:16 – 13:20 = The Challenges of Relationships With People Pleasers.
13:21 – 16:00 = Compassion for People Pleasers: Understanding Their Root Struggles.
16:01 – 19:15 = Healthy Relationships and Speaking the Truth in Love.
19:16 – 22:00 = Practical Steps to Move From People Pleasing to Authentic Relationships.
22:01 – 24:28 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections and Closing
Remarks).

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25 min
November 26, 2024 S06 Ep13 - Patience in Progress: Why True Virtue Can’t Be Rushed - Pt 3 of Book Study
We discuss three key themes on the journey to peace and virtue - on compassionate presence in others’ suffering, balancing patience with expectations, and why we shouldn’t rush our growth in virtue.

Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:15 = Introduction and Overview of Part 3.
01:16 – 04:00 = Compassion vs. Losing Peace Over Another’s Suffering.
04:01 – 07:15 = The Importance of Staying Present Without Taking on Others’ Pain.
07:16 – 10:30 = Patience With Others’ Shortcomings and Maintaining Interior Peace.
10:31 – 13:20 = Overcoming Impatience With Ourselves and Embracing God’s Mercy.
13:21 – 16:00 = Learning to Trust God’s Timing and Avoiding Hasty Self-Reliance.
16:01 – 18:45 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections).
18:46 – 20:23 = Closing Remarks and Patreon Announcement.

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21 min
November 19, 2024 S06 Ep12 - Book Study Pt 2 - Beyond Control: Embracing Abandonment for Lasting Peace
Stina and Padre unpack the link between trust, surrender, and true inner peace. They explore how fear and self-reliance keep us restless and why true peace comes from trusting God’s providence.

Timestamps:

00:00 – 01:10 = Introduction and Context (Overview of Part 2).
01:11 – 04:20 = Addressing Fear and Restlessness as Obstacles to Peace.
04:21 – 07:40 = Misplaced Reliance on Human Effort vs. Trust in God.
07:41 – 10:15 = God’s Providence: Learning to Experience Divine Fidelity.
10:16 – 13:30 = Taking the Leap of Faith and Making Space for God’s Action.
13:31 – 16:50 = Trusting in God’s Provision and Avoiding Worry.
16:51 – 19:30 = Abandonment to God and Letting Go of Attachments.
19:31 – 22:15 = Distinguishing Abandonment from Losing Oneself.
22:16 – 25:00 = Summary and Practical Steps to Make Space for God.
25:01 – 27:15 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections and Closing).

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28 min
November 12, 2024 S06 Ep11 - Interior Peace w/ Fr Jacques Philippe - Inner Calm, Outer Chaos: Finding Peace with God’s Grace - Pt 1
Stina and Padre dive into another book study with Fr Jacques Philippe: 'Searching for and Maintaining Peace', exploring what it really means to find inner calm in a chaotic world.

Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:20 = Introduction and Overview of Book Study.
01:21 – 04:00 = Book Structure and Key Themes of Part 1.
04:01 – 07:15 = Importance of Interior Peace in Christian Life.
07:16 – 10:45 = Spiritual Combat in a Book on Peace: A Surprising Theme.
10:46 – 14:10 = Reasons We Lose Our Peace and Recognizing Those Reasons.
14:11 – 17:20 = Goodwill as the Foundation for Interior Peace.
17:21 – 20:30 = Self-Knowledge: Understanding Ourselves for Greater Peace.
20:31 – 23:40 = Misunderstandings About Peace and Suffering.
23:41 – 26:15 = The Christian Approach to Suffering and Transformation.
26:16 – 27:49 = Closing Remarks and Preview for Next Episode.

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28 min
November 05, 2024 S06 Ep10 - Generosity: A Fruit of the Spirit and a Virtue
In this episode Stina and Padre dive into the virtue of generosity, as a fruit of the spirit how it stems from justice and exploring how it reflects God's character and how we can cultivate it in our daily lives.

Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:10 = Introduction and Context (Generosity as a Fruit of the Spirit).
01:11 – 03:30 = Gifts vs. Fruits of the Spirit and Their Role in Virtue Formation.
03:31 – 06:00 = Generosity Beyond Finances: Giving Time, Talent, and Presence.
06:01 – 08:45 = Justice and Piety as the Foundations of Generosity.
08:46 – 11:30 = Personal Examples of Generosity: Stories from Family Life.
11:31 – 14:00 = Trusting in God’s Generosity and Giving Without Fear.
14:01 – 16:15 = Humility and the Challenge of Receiving Generosity.
16:16 – 18:40 = Practical Steps to Foster Generosity and Overcome Bitterness.
18:41 – 20:30 = Reflecting on Opportunities to Be Generous This Week.
20:31 – 22:29 = Closing Remarks and Book Study Announcement.

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23 min
October 29, 2024 S06 Ep09 - Yoga, Stretching, and the Christian Faith: Where's the Line?
Stina and Padre explore the difference between yoga and stretching, shedding light on why yoga, as a spiritual practice, and other spiritual practices and items are incompatible with Christian beliefs.

Timestamps:
00:00 – 05:21 = Introduction and Context (Overview of Modesty).
05:22 – 07:42 = Misunderstandings and Extremes in Modesty.
07:43 – 11:50 = Scriptural Insights on Modesty (Adam and Eve in Genesis).
11:51 – 20:22 = The Role of Modesty Across Cultures and Time.
20:23 – 22:44 = Modesty in Speech, Thoughts, and Actions: Men and Women.
22:45 – 26:05 = Practical Applications: Modesty in Church and Sunday Best.
26:06 – 29:28 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections).
29:29 – 29:37 = Closing Remarks.

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29 min
October 22, 2024 S06 Ep08 - Pre-Nuptial Agreements: A Christian Perspective
In this episode Stina and Padre delve into the topic of pre-nuptial agreements (prenups) and how they align (or don’t) with the Christian understanding of marriage. They explore the reasons why couples may consider a prenup, the spiritual implications, and what the Church teaches about marriage as a lifelong covenant.

Timestamps:
00:00 – 05:21 = Introduction and Context (Overview of Prenups).
01:11 – 03:50 = The Concept of Prenups and Why People Consider Them.
03:51 – 07:00 = Prenups and Trust: How They Impact Commitment in Marriage.
07:01 – 11:00 = Covenant vs. Contract: Marriage as a Lifelong Commitment.
11:01 – 14:45 = Trust Issues and the False Belief that It Can't Be Repaired.
14:46 – 18:30 = Prenups and Covenant: Why They Are Incompatible with Marriage.
18:31 – 21:50 = Financial Anxiety: Addressing the Root Cause Instead of Prenups.
21:51 – 24:40 = The Importance of Pre-Marriage Counseling and Relationship Investment.
24:41 – 28:00 = Common Arguments for Prenups (Financial Security, Feminism).
28:01 – 30:10 = Biblical Reflection: Luke 12:32-34 (Where Is Your Treasure?).
30:11 – 33:00 = Summary: Don't Do Prenups, Focus on Building the Relationship.
33:01 – 35:00 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections).
35:01 – 36:10 = Closing Remarks.

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31 min
October 15, 2024 S06 Ep07 - The Dreaded Virtue: Modesty
In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre explore the virtue of modesty, digging into its roots in Scripture and its practical applications in daily life. They discuss the story of Adam and Eve’s response to sin through modesty, the cultural nuances of modest dress, and the deeper meaning of modesty as a disposition of the heart rather than a strict set of rules.

Timestamps:
00:00 – 05:21 = Introduction and Context (Overview of Modesty).
05:22 – 07:42 = Misunderstandings and Extremes in Modesty.
07:43 – 11:50 = Scriptural Insights on Modesty (Adam and Eve in Genesis).
11:51 – 20:22 = The Role of Modesty Across Cultures and Time.
20:23 – 22:44 = Modesty in Speech, Thoughts, and Actions: Men and Women.
22:45 – 26:05 = Practical Applications: Modesty in Church and Sunday Best.
26:06 – 29:28 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections).
29:29 – 29:37 = Closing Remarks.

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30 min
October 09, 2024 S06 Ep06 - Intimate Partner Violence and the Icon of Marriage
Stina and Padre delve into the sensitive and complex topic of family separation, particularly in the context of domestic violence.

Timestamps:

00:00 – 01:25 = Introduction and Context (Intimate Partner Violence and Marriage).
01:26 – 08:25 = Family Separation and the Church’s View on Marriage as a Covenant.
08:26 – 13:56 = Misinterpretations of Ephesians 5 and Their Impact on Marriage.
13:57 – 20:12 = Canon Law and Domestic Violence: Separation for Safety.
20:13 – 25:11 = The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children and Families.
25:12 – 27:52 = Addressing Normalized Abuse in Relationships.
27:53 – 32:59 = Seeking Help: Encouragement for Victims and Church Support.
33:00 – 33:48 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections).

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34 min
September 30, 2024 S06 Ep05 - Overcoming Discernment Paralysis with Prudence and Fortitude
In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre tackle the concept of "discernment paralysis," a state where overthinking, planning, and hesitating leave us stuck instead of moving forward.

00:00 – 01:00 = Topic Introduction and Context (Discernment and Decision).
01:01 – 03:30 = Discernment Paralysis: Overthinking and Stagnation.
03:31 – 07:45 = Incorporating Prudence and Fortitude in Discernment.
07:46 – 12:00 = Taking Action: Career, Religious Life, and Marriage Discernment Steps.
12:01 – 15:10 = The Role of Counsel and Spiritual Direction in Discernment.
15:11 – 18:45 = Overcoming Fear: Trusting God’s Plan.
18:46 – 22:00 = Identifying Spiritual Gifts and Finding Your Mission.
22:01 – 25:14 = Key Takeaways: Counsel, Judgment, and Taking Action Despite Uncertainty.
25:15 – 26:30 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections).
26:31 – 26:40 = Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts.

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27 min