Trending with Timmerie - Catholic Principles applied to today's experiences.

Now that we have a president that is not pro life, what is next? Timmerie breaks down strategies pro choice advocates have used in the past and also addresses current SCOTUS decisions to provide a framework in which to view the battle that lies ahead in fighting for life. She also discusses the abortion Pill – RU-486 and its dangers. Fr. John Neneman, California State Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus and Stephen Bolton, State Deputy for California Knights of Columbus dropped by Trending with Timmerie to share their work in the pro life movement. 

Novena for Life: https://www.californiaknights.org/novena-for-life/

If there are more humans conceived than make it to birth why is abortion so wrong? Stacy Trasancos guest hosts Trending with Timmerie and discusses the truth about miscarriage. Also discussed: the story of a young married couple’s interaction with Padre Pio and his advice to them for a successful marriage; and the virtue of prudence.

Resource: The Sacred Heart Chaplet: http://www.carmelites.net/sacredheartchaplet/

The Cardinal Virtue of Prudence (an essay by Dr. Stacy Trasancos): https://stphilipinstitute.org/2020/01/30/the-cardinal-virtue-of-prudence/

Have you ever felt like giving up? Fr. Matthew Spencer, O.S.J. guest hosts Trending with Timmerie and shares about the hope that we have in Jesus Christ. Other topics:

• Religion being more than cognitive reappraisal
• Feast of the Holy Spouses on January 23
• Mark 3:1-6 and opening our hearts

What is a good way to respond when your faith is criticized? Stacy Trasancos guest hosts Trending with Timmerie and discusses winsome ways to engage non-believers on matters of faith. Topics also included:

• Scientist and Atheist Richard Dawkins tweeting a quote from G.K. Chesterton
• Tips for managing kids’ Screen time

How do you cope with stress? Sometimes we can turn to destructive behaviors when we face challenges in life, such as an eating disorder, bad habits, or maybe we are addicted to pornography. Timmerie is joined by Sr. Tina Alfieri, who is a sex addiction recovery coach and therapist and also a diocesan hermit, to discuss faith-based, healthy ways to overcome the stress in life.  

Catholic resources to help with addictions and disorders:

https://www.catholicpsychotherapy.org/

https://www.catholictherapists.com/

https://integrityrestored.com/

Whether or not you are familiar with Jiu Jitsu, there are intriguing parallels between “Bushido”, “the way of the warrior”, and Catholic virtue. Jim O’Day from Integrity Restored joins Timmerie to discuss the pillars of “the way of the warrior”.  They address whether living a life of abstinence, celibacy, or even monogamy is harmful. Contrary to what a doctor might tell you, practicing abstinence can make you stronger. In the face of the latest Women’s March and the possible confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, Timmerie shares 5 things you should be able to tell your friend about and how to talk to someone who disagrees with you on abortion or any topic for that matter.Roe v Wade

https://integrityrestored.com/

What should we do when we are in a period of dryness in our marriage? Stacy Trasancos guest hosts Trending with Timmerie and discusses a chapter from Fulton Sheen’s book Three to Get Married. Stacy examines marriage through the lens of Chemistry and Theology and what we can do when we face difficulties in our marriages.

Other topics discussed: divorce; empathy

Resource: https://www.helpourmarriage.org/

When anger and frustration well up, what are we to do? Fr. Matthew Spencer, O.S.J. guest hosts Trending with Timmerie to discuss ordering our passions rightly. Other topics included:

• Receiving ashes this Ash Wednesday
• Divorce
• social media shaping us
• The letter to the Hebrews, suffering, and our hope in Christ.

Stacy Trasancos guest hosts Trending with Timmerie to discuss being a working mom, the importance of unity in the Catholic Church, and the nature of miracles. Dr. Trasancos unpacks the scientific method and how it relates to faith.

Particles of Faith: A Catholic Guide to Navigating Science https://www.amazon.com/Particles-Faith-Catholic-Navigating-Science/dp/1594716579

What does it mean to be human? Are we happier without religion?  Is there a difference between how Christians find happiness and the secular humanist approach to happiness? Timmerie shows how happiness is a vital part of being human. She covers the importance of giving, relationships, and the impact social media has on our lives. 

Gaudium et Spes http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651207_gaudium-et-spes_en.html