The Lila Rose Show

In today’s Christmas episode, I sit down with the brilliant Fr. Robert Spitzer—renowned theologian and philosopher—to reflect on the mystery of Christmas and the profound lessons we can draw from suffering and humility. Fr. Spitzer also shares how his blindness has deepened his faith, transforming a challenge into a blessing.The story of salvation begins with a baby—helpless, vulnerable, and entirely dependent. Jesus entered our messy, broken world not in grandeur but in a humble manger. His Incarnation calls us to embrace childlike trust and humility, showing us that strength is perfected in weakness.Join us as we explore why Christ might have chosen such a humble beginning, how suffering can deepen our spiritual lives, and how the Incarnation changes everything.Check out Fr Spitzer's work: https://www.magiscenter.com/A big thank to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! -Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, bacon, or salmon! Use code LILA for $25 off! -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!00:00:00 - Intro00:00:32 - Welcome, Fr Spitzer00:01:10 - What’s the tradition of celebrating Christmas?00:02:29 - Modest means is the main thing00:11:31 - Why such a specific birth narrative?00:12:34 - Hallow00:13:58 - Jesus is true man00:15:14 - Jesus doesn’t get special privileges00:16:01 - Free choice00:21:52 - Why the slaughter of the innocents?00:22:57 - Good Ranchers00:24:13 - God’s project is not limited to a single group in a single era00:27:55 - If you’ve got everything in this world...00:37:14 - EveryLife00:38:02 - Fr Spitzer’s Blindness00:45:41 - Seven Weeks00:46:39 - Fr Spitzer felt utterly humiliated00:58:57 - We must become like children01:06:17 - Mother Angelica’s quote01:11:04 - Scroll of Isaiah01:14:02 - Why did Jesus come as a baby?01:21:10 - Every child is the Christmas miracle

What does it truly mean to be anti-Semitic, and why does this hatred continue to persist today? In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Trent Horn, Catholic apologist and host of the popular Council of Trent podcast, to explore these critical questions from a Christian perspective.

We dive deep into the troubling rise of anti-Semitism and unpack the idea that “being based can send you to hell.” Trent also shares insights into the creative process behind his apologetics podcast, revealing how he selects topics that resonate with his audience.

Check out the Counsel of Trent channel: https://youtube.com/@counseloftrent

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00:00:00 - Start

00:01:03 - Too Far With Laura Horn

00:05:01 - Trent and Laura doing a book

00:07:45 - Hobbies vs Vocations vs Jobs

00:08:48 - Primary Vocation and Death

00:12:35 - intro - A lot of mom’s feel the pressure

00:14:27 - Litany of Humility

00:15:06 - Genuine Interest Brings Best Results

00:15:47 - Clickbait

00:18:05 - Trent’s Approach to Content

00:23:35 - Importance of Understanding Other’s Positions

00:26:41 - What’s the most important topics you’ve covered?

00:29:36 - Loyalty vs Tribalism

00:32:46 - Fraternal Correction

00:43:25 - Bas Rutten

00:49:59 - Antisemtism is wrong

01:05:28 - A movie that keeps Trent up at night…

01:08:16 - Cultivating Next Generation of Apologists

01:11:55 - Trent wants to become Mr. Miyagi

01:14:06 - Trent’s Mentors

01:16:09 - Gen Z Lacks Mentors

01:22:46 - Cooking

Check out Part 2: https://youtu.be/NAjgycFvZMU

Is American food putting our children at risk? Are Big Food and Big Pharma motivated by profit at the expense of our health? What steps can we take to protect our families from harmful substances in our food and environment? In today’s conversation, I sit down with Dr. Anthony Jay, whose research and book are frequently cited by RFK, to shed light on the dangers of toxic food additives. We discuss the significance of the RFK appointment, concerning health trends in the U.S., and practical actions we can take to fight back against these alarming issues and industry corruption. I hope you find this conversation insightful!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:56 - Dr Jay’s Book and Background

09:06 - Old Camel Cigarette Ads

10:30 - Are Doctors becoming less trustworthy?

12:59 - Corrupt Peer Reviews

14:47 - RFK

25:27 - Folic Acid

29:47 - Government Agencies

31:32 - What are the most harmful foods?

36:55 - European vs American food

38:14 - Obesity in the US

41:35 - "A Calorie is Just a Calorie"

42:50 - Atrazine Causing Obesity in Rats

55:19 - The one thing you need to limit...

55:56 - Truth about soy

58:43 - Sugar and corn syrup

Feeling stuck or unfulfilled in life? Today, I sit down with my life coach, Laura Brasov—once a #1 global sales rep at a Fortune 500 company, now dedicated to helping individuals and families create purposeful lives. We explore how understanding pivotal life moments and uncovering your God-given talents can reveal your unique mission—your path to fulfillment and bringing love to the world. Laura shares practical tools to turn self-discovery into actionable plans and explains how this process can guide your choices, big and small. Get ready to be inspired and challenged by Laura’s transformative wisdom!

Laura's website + Quiz: https://www.clarivol.com

Core Values Worksheet: https://www.clarivol.com/CoreValues

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:07:30 - Fount of Grace

00:08:32 - What is a Life Strategy?

00:17:32 - We need to know the 'why'

00:23:11 - Hallow

00:23:42 - Example of groundbreaking discovery

00:24:48 - What are your unique talents?

00:26:04 - Jesus and Parable of Talents

00:32:30 - Every Life

00:33:18 - Many of us live in fear

00:45:00 - Importance of diversity of skills

00:53:15 - What are Core Values?

01:04:42 - God meets us in scary places

Is it ever compassionate to seek death for a patient? How can we protect our loved ones from mistreatment in end-of-life care? And what risks arise when the sanctity of life is compromised by the legalization of assisted suicide?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Charlie Camosy, author of eight books and professor of Theological and Social Ethics at Fordham University. Together, we examine the moral dilemmas posed by assisted dying laws, including recent developments like the UK’s decision to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill patients.

We discuss the strongest arguments in favor of assisted suicide and explain why they fail to honor the dignity of the human person. This critical conversation sheds light on how Christians can respond to these complex issues with truth and compassion.

I hope this dialogue helps you reflect deeply on the value of life and equips you to engage with this crucial topic in your community and beyond.

Charlie's website: https://www.charlescamosy.com/

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00:00 - Intro

03:02 - California Case

05:05 - Canada Case

07:40 - Assisted Suicide in the western world

09:30 - Definition of Assisted Suicide

11:47 - What’s going on in the UK right now?

13:08 - Steel Man Argument for Assisted Suicide

16:14 - What is Palliative Care?

20:10 - Important Distinctions to make

36:28 - Is money part of the equation?

What if your marriage feels loveless, and divorce seems like the only option? How do you navigate a relationship when your spouse is unwilling to work on it, caught in addiction, or even unfaithful? And is it really possible to reignite the passion and excitement of the early days of courtship?

In this episode, I sit down with Laura Doyle, bestselling author of The Surrendered Wife: A Practical Guide to Finding Intimacy, Passion, and Peace. With a mission to end world divorce, Laura shares her powerful story of coming to the brink of divorce and the transformative steps she took to turn her marriage around. She reveals practical wisdom inspired by happily married women and how embracing the feminine art of receptivity can empower women to inspire their husbands to step up as heroes in their relationships.

Laura also addresses the challenges of navigating difficult situations and offers actionable advice for rebuilding love and intimacy, even in the toughest circumstances. Don’t miss this insightful and inspiring conversation!

Check out Laura's website: https://lauradoyle.org/

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:15 - Inspiration for first book, Surrendered Wife

00:09:34 - What were your marriage's dysfunctional patterns?

00:16:13 - Proper Self Care

00:18:36 - Leisure and Sabbath

00:24:38 - Yin/yang; Masculine/Feminine

00:26:23 - Cheat Word: Thank you

00:34:20 - Express desires in a way that inspires

00:40:34 - Every complaint is a lazy desire

00:48:21 - Coming from a place of contentedness

00:52:08 - My desires are the north star

01:02:49 - What about really bad situations?

01:14:36 - Male-bashing

01:32:06 - He wants to be her hero

01:38:38 - 'Ouch'

Sexual abuse leaves deep scars on individuals and families. How can we protect our children from such harm? How can survivors find peace and healing after trauma? And how can we support those working through the emotional and sexual wounds caused by abuse?

In this episode, we welcome back Michael Gasparro, a licensed marriage and family therapist, who shares his approach to helping clients heal from sexual trauma. He also discusses the importance of showing compassion and grace to those who are spiritually lost as a result of abuse.

Tune in for an insightful and educational conversation on healing and hope.

Check out our first episode with Michael Gasparro: https://youtu.be/C103HB8jfdY

Check out Michael's website and music: https://michaelgasparro.com/

Learn about Reintegrative Therapy: https://www.reintegrativetherapy.com.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:09 - Responding to viewer's comment

00:04:28 - The Reality of Abuse

00:05:43 - What is sexual abuse and sexual trauma?

00:12:27 - How can adults heal from past sexual abuse?

00:15:13 - Is it necessary to share abuse with others?

00:19:39 - Are we calling too many things trauma?

00:22:22 - Pornography is traumatic

00:28:18 - God is more for us and we are for ourselves

00:37:55 - We need experience on top of knowledge

00:43:53 - Dangers in conservative households

00:45:36 - Law of Gradualness vs Gradualness of Law

00:54:23 - Michael’s challenge for us

00:57:49 - Acceptance vs Approval

01:03:07 - Need for Prudence