Smuggling Hope

In this episode, Dan discusses the concept of detachment and purgation as prerequisites for entering heaven. He explains that detachment means seeing everything in life as a gift that is temporary and on loan from God. By detaching from worldly attachments, we can experience more joy and freedom. Purgation, on the other hand, involves saying no to ourselves and denying our selfish desires in order to say yes to God. Through purgation, we can remove our self-centeredness and experience a fuller life.

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In this conversation, Dan Lawson discusses the concept of idolatry and how it affects our relationships. He explains that idolatry occurs when we make people or things our gods, and it leads to anxiety and a diminished quality of life. Lawson emphasizes the importance of breaking free from idolatry and finding confidence within ourselves. He suggests creating a clear image of the person we want to become and aligning our behaviors with that image. By focusing on our own growth and not relying on others for validation, we can speak the truth with confidence and love.

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Ellen Holloway, a Catholic speaker and coach, discusses the importance of holy and healthy sex and intimacy in marriage. She emphasizes that sex is a good and holy act that God wants couples to engage in. She explains that sex in marriage is a way for couples to image the Trinity and participate in the self-giving love of God. Holloway also addresses the importance of sex being within the bounds of marriage and the negative shame that society often attaches to sex. She provides practical tips for couples to improve communication and have a healthy sexual relationship.

Check out Ellen's resources below

https://vinesinfullbloom.com/catholicsex

https://vinesinfullbloom.com/orgasm

https://vinesinfullbloom.com/positionsguide

Ellen's podcast page and Instagram

https://vinesinfullbloom.com/podcast

https://www.instagram.com/chartingtowardintimacy/

Forgiveness kills the heart, mind, and soul. In this episode, we discuss how to develop the habit of forgiveness to increase in truth, freedom, and love. Listen in or watch on our new youtube channel.

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We exist in a world that has separated sex from marriage. This has lead to an epidemic of pornography coming into our homes and marriages. Learn practical steps we can take to protect our marriages from this scourge entering our homes.

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In a time when our world is marred with difficulty and polarization, we need levity and humanity. John Walker joins me on the show to share his wisdom and insights on how to overcome our rigid nature and learn to dance with our fears in life. Drawing on his background in theatre and love for G.K. Chesterton, we discuss the ways to participate more fully in our lives and have an adventure with God.

John Walker is a Professor of Theatre at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is also an award winning professional actor in film, television and theatre from London to Los Angeles for over 40 years. Credits include guest star and recurring roles on General Hospital, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, Homicide Life on the Street, Enemy Of The State and many more television shows and movies.

For more information on John's work click the link below https://www.encountergkchesterton.com/

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Provide needed direction as we try our best to navigate dilemmas that naturally spring up around family life.  

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Become a Hope Smuggler. Email your questions and ideas for future episodes to [email protected]. or voice message by clicking https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-lawson1/message. For more information on ways to smuggle more hope into your marriage go to www.heartsrenewed.org for online resources designed to transform Catholic marriages.

Everyone has been touched in some way by abortion-personally or socially. In a world where nearly one in four women in the United States (23.7%) will have an abortion by age 45, it is important that we learn how to engage with a culture traumatized by it's own hands. With a topic so divisive and a world so polarized, where is the middle ground? Where are the people of Love? Listen in to discover how to become people of Love amidst a Culture of Death.

Abby Johnson worked for Planned Parenthood for eight years, working her way up through the ranks to become the clinic director in Bryan, Texas. She was Planned Parenthood's Employee of the Year in 2008 but she walked away from her job after witnessing the abortion of a 13-week-old fetus during an ultrasound-guided abortion. In 2012, she founded And Then There Were None, the only ministry in the nation that helps abortion workers leave their jobs and find new ones out of the industry. To date, she has helped over 680 abortion workers quit.  She also founded ProLove Ministries and LoveLine in the fall of 2019. Her bestselling book, Unplanned, was made into a feature film that debuted in theaters nationwide March 2019 under the same name. She and her husband, Doug, have eight children. Links are: 

⁠https://www.facebook.com/abbyjohnsonprolife⁠

⁠https://www.facebook.com/ATTWNOutreach⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/prolifeabbyjohnson⁠

⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@attwnministry⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/attwnministry⁠

⁠https://twitter.com/AbbyJohnson⁠

⁠https://prolove.com/⁠ 

(THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ADULT THEMES/TOPICS, Listener discretion is advised)

Sex is supposed to be a delight, but for many it is not. Want to deepen your connection to your spouse and God? Join Sarah Bartel and myself as we discuss how we can enhance our sex lives and bring more joy to our Sacramental Marriages.

Sarah and her husband have been married over 20yrs. She has a Doctorate in Moral Theology and is a Catholic Marriage and Sex Coach.

Catholic Married Women: Sarah's free Guide to Enhancing Marital Intimacy https://www.canafeast.com/MyDelight-9-Skills

For couples: Little Way of Marriage workshop: https://www.littlewayofmarriage.com/

Do you want to slow down and enjoy your life more? Are you sick and tired of hearing, "Be in the moment." Remember Jesus never ran, neither should we. Listen to what works in our busy lives to live fully in the present moment.

Into Your Hands Father-By Wilfrid Stinissen

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Provide needed direction as we try our best to navigate dilemmas that naturally spring up around family life.  

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Become a Hope Smuggler. Email your questions and ideas for future episodes to [email protected]. or voice message by clicking https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-lawson1/message. For more information on ways to smuggle more hope into your marriage go to www.heartsrenewed.org for online resources designed to transform Catholic marriages.

Is your scrolling making you anxious? Concerns about visions and "signs of the end times?" If your pursuit of information is making you anxious or upset, check this episode out and learn how to produce harmony in your life and stop giving your attention to things that only upset you.

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Provide needed direction as we try our best to navigate dilemmas that naturally spring up around family life.  

STOP AVOIDING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUR SPOUSE!  DO THIS INSTEAD! Download FREE FAMILY CULTURE RESOURCES LINK BELOW!

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Become a Hope Smuggler. Email your questions and ideas for future episodes to [email protected]. or voice message by clicking https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-lawson1/message. For more information on ways to smuggle more hope into your marriage go to www.heartsrenewed.org for online resources designed to transform Catholic marriages.