Desire isn’t the villain of a spiritual life; it’s the compass that needs re‑calibrating. We’ve been sold the idea that wisdom means wanting nothing, but what if real freedom is wanting the right things with our whole heart? In this conversation we walk straight into the heart of longing, talk honestly about temptation and distraction, and point toward communion as the place where desire finally breathes.

We start by questioning the popular mantra “free from desire” and explore how modern life coaches our wants through money, porn, alcohol, and the constant churn of fun. These offers feel like freedom because they’re loud, easy, and always within reach—until they leave us numb and alone. A stark parable of wolves licking frozen blood on a blade shows how addiction deadens our senses while we keep thinking we’re tasting something good. The aim isn’t to hate desire; it’s to heal and aim it.

From there we return to the centre: human connection and communion with God. Phone a friend, meet for coffee, and let your voice be heard by someone who loves you. Then step into worship where desire is schooled—through prayer, singing, and holy communion we don’t abstract love; we taste it. In the Orthodox language of theosis, we grow into the likeness of God, not by erasing longing but by letting grace shape it. Practical prompts help you notice numb spots, swap anaesthetics for presence, and rebuild habits that make you more alive, more attentive, and more capable of love.

If you’re tired of counterfeit freedom and hungry for connection that satisfies, this story-rich, candid episode will meet you where you are and nudge you home. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with one desire you’re choosing to aim toward communion this week.

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