Living Fullness

S07 Ep09 - Never a Bad Day: Book Study: Uniformity with the Will of God (Part 2) – Chapters 3 & 4

In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre continue their study of St. Alphonsus Liguori’s Uniformity with the Will of God, exploring Chapters 3 and 4. They discuss the depth of true happiness found in perfect unity with God’s will and the challenges of trusting that God always wills our good.
 
Timestamps: 
00:00 – 01:10 = Introduction and Recap of Part 1.01:11 – 03:20 = Chapter 3: “Happiness Deriving from Perfect Uniformity”.03:21 – 06:00 = Weather, Illness, and Life Events — All Within God's Will.06:01 – 08:10 = The Wisdom of the Beggar: Father Tauler’s Wake-Up Call.08:11 – 10:15 = God’s Goodness Amid Suffering and Letting Go of Control.10:16 – 13:00 = St. Augustine: “Little Man, Grow Up” – Maturing Through the Will of God.13:01 – 15:40 = Real Joy Isn’t in Circumstances — It’s in Union With God.15:41 – 18:00 = Living Out the Priesthood of All Believers.18:01 – 20:10 = Boldness in Sharing the Faith and Encouraging Others.20:11 – 22:44 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment + Closing Reflections.
 
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S07 Ep08 -St. Alphonsus Liguori’s Uniformity with the Will of God - Part 1 – Chapters 1 & 2

Book Study - St. Alphonsus Liguori’s Uniformity with the Will of God - Part 1 – Chapters 1 & 2
In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre begin a deep dive into St. Alphonsus Liguori’s Uniformity with the Will of God. Written in 1755, this timeless work speaks directly to the heart of Christian discipleship today.
 
Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:10 = Introduction and Book Overview.01:11 – 03:40 = Why This Book Still Resonates Today.03:41 – 06:15 = The Virtue of Uniformity with God’s Will.06:16 – 09:10 = Conformity vs. Uniformity – What’s the Difference?09:11 – 12:00 = Sacrifice vs. Obedience and Jesus as the Model.12:01 – 15:10 = Struggles With Trust and Seeing God as a Good Father.15:11 – 18:05 = The Role of Love in Aligning Our Will With God’s.18:06 – 21:00 = Learning from the Saints: Living Uniformity in Daily Life.21:01 – 24:30 = Suffering and God’s Will – Finding Purpose in Pain.24:31 – 26:52 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment + Closing Reflections.
 
 
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S07 Ep07 - Correcting our Parents with Charity: Adult Child’s responsibility to the 4th Commandment

In this episode, we discuss the delicate balance of fraternal correction, setting healthy boundaries, and navigating the challenges of family relationships with charity and wisdom.
 
Timestamps:
00:00 - 01:30 - Introduction to Fraternal Correction and the Fourth Commandment01:31 - 04:15 - The Spiritual Weight of Honoring Parents04:16 - 08:20 - When Parental Actions Conflict With Their Teachings08:21 - 12:45 - Establishing Healthy Boundaries With Parents12:46 - 16:30 - The Evolving Nature of Parent-Child Relationships16:31 - 20:00 - Navigating Correction With Charity and Respect20:01 - 23:15 - Speaking Truth as an Act of Love23:16 - 25:40 - Book Recommendations and Community Stories25:41 - 30:00 - Practical Examples of Fraternal Correction30:01 - 34:15 - Addressing Past Hurts and Resentments34:16 - 36:30 - Final Thoughts on Honoring Aging Parents36:31 - 37:46 - Closing Announcements and Call for Listener Input
 
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S07 Ep06 - Charisms & the Holy Spirit w/ Jill Simons from Many Parts Ministries

Stina and special guest Jill Simons talk about charism, discerning charisms and the workings of the Holy Spirit.
 
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00:00 – 01:30 = Introduction and Guest Introduction (Jill Simons).01:31 – 05:45 = Jill’s Background and Journey Into Many Parts Ministries.05:46 – 10:20 = What Is a Charism? Is It Just a Natural Talent?10:21 – 14:50 = The Role of Baptism and the Holy Spirit in Receiving Charisms.14:51 – 19:30 = Are Charisms Permanent or Do They Change Over Time?19:31 – 24:00 = Personal Experiences in Discovering Charisms.24:01 – 28:45 = How to Identify Your Charisms and Their Impact on Ministry.28:46 – 33:10 = The Role of Identity in Charism Discernment.33:11 – 37:30 = Common Misconceptions About Charisms in the Church.37:31 – 42:00 = The Importance of Trusting God in Using Charisms.42:01 – 46:30 = Jill’s Advice on Discerning and Using Charisms.46:31 – 49:33 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment & Closing Remarks.
 
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S07 Ep05 Easter Episode - Washing Feet and Healing Hearts: Personal Easter Reflections

Stina and Padre reflect on the profound moments of Christ’s Passion, Resurrection, and the personal meditations that arise from them – including the powerful reflection on the Washing of the Feet, drawing from the Salt & Gold Collection, and how Jesus’ act of humility extends even to those we might find controversial.
00:00 – 01:30 = Introduction and Easter Greetings.
01:31 – 05:45 = Easter Across Different Seasons: A Unique Perspective.
05:46 – 10:10 = The Washing of the Feet: Symbolism and Controversy.
10:11 – 14:50 = The Crucifixion: Silence, Stillness, and Holy Saturday Reflections. 14:51 – 19:15 = The Resurrection: Encounters of Peter, Thomas, and Mary Magdalene.
19:16 – 23:45 = Trusting in the Resurrection: Confronting Doubt and Fear.
23:46 – 27:30 = Easter as a Season, Not Just a Day.
27:31 – 31:15 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Ordinations & Music Reflections).
31:16 – 33:17 = Closing Remarks and Book Study Announcement.
 
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S07 Ep04 - Lent’s Final Days and Feast days in Lent: Fasting or Feasting?

As we enter into Holy Week, we reflect on the purpose of fasting and its role in our Lenten journey.
 
00:00 – 01:20 = Introduction and Overview (Lent and Holy Week).01:21 – 05:00 = What is Lent? Origins and Meaning.05:01 – 08:45 = The Significance of 40 Days in the Bible.08:46 – 12:30 = The Three Pillars of Lent: Fasting, Prayer, and Almsgiving.12:31 – 16:15 = Personal Experiences and Challenges in Lent.16:16 – 20:30 = Holy Week: The Climax of Lent.20:31 – 24:10 = How to Approach Holy Week if Lent Didn’t Go Well.24:11 – 28:00 = The Debate: Should We Celebrate Feast Days During Lent?28:01 – 31:45 = Finding Balance in Fasting and Feasting.31:46 – 34:00 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Book Recommendation).34:01 – 35:44 = Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts.
 
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S07 Ep03 - Br. Anthony Freeman’s Example: Living a Disciplined Life

Discipline isn’t about restriction—it’s about freedom. In this episode, Stina and Padre dive into the virtue of discipline, and by using the inspiring example of Br. Anthony Freeman, they explore how it shapes our moral, mental, and physical lives. 
 
00:00 – 01:15 = Introduction and Overview (The Virtue of Discipline).01:16 – 04:00 = The Meaning of Discipline: Learning vs. Punishment.04:01 – 07:20 = Biblical Understanding of Discipline and God’s Guidance.07:21 – 10:30 = Brother Anthony Freeman: A Life of Disciplined Virtue.10:31 – 14:00 = The Balance Between Discipline and Extremism.14:01 – 17:10 = The Three Aspects of Genuine Discipline.17:11 – 20:30 = Fortitude and Perseverance in Developing Discipline.20:31 – 23:15 = Building Habits: Small Steps to Long-Term Growth.23:16 – 26:00 = Common Excuses and Overcoming Challenges.26:01 – 28:15 = Spiritual Discipline and the Role of Prayer.28:16 – 29:58 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections and ClosingRemarks).
 
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S07 Ep02: Compatibility vs Commitment: What really makes relationships last?

Are great relationships built on compatibility or commitment? In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre break down the modern myths surrounding compatibility and explore why commitment is the foundation of lasting relationships.
 
Timestamps for questions/topic changes in Episode 2 (Compatibility vs. Commitment):00:00 – 01:10 = Introduction and Overview (Compatibility vs. Commitment).01:11 – 04:00 = Story of a Couple Facing Incompatibility and Divorce.04:01 – 07:15 = Cultural Beliefs About Compatibility and Relationship Success.07:16 – 10:20 = The Reality of Changing Interests and Personal Growth in Relationships.10:21 – 13:00 = Core Values vs. Hobbies: What Really Matters in Long-Term Commitment.13:01 – 16:00 = The Importance of Pre-Marriage Counseling and Shared Goals.16:01 – 18:31 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections and Closing Remarks).
 
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S07 Ep01 - The Virtue of Honesty - St Joseph's Example

Honesty isn’t just about telling the truth—it’s about living truthfully. In this episode of the Living Fullness Podcast, Stina and Padre explore the virtue of honesty through St. Joseph’s example - the Silent Knight.
 
00:00 – 01:15 = Introduction and Overview (Virtue of Honesty).01:16 – 03:50 = Honesty and Its Connection to Justice and Fortitude.03:51 – 07:00 = The Challenge of Honesty in a Culture of Relativism.07:01 – 10:20 = Jesus as a Sign of Contradiction and Our Call to Truth.10:21 – 13:30 = Honesty and Identity: Living in Truth vs. Obscuring Reality.13:31 – 16:15 = The Role of Honesty in Relationships and Mental Well-being.16:16 – 18:45 = St. Joseph’s Example of Honest and Courageous Discernment.18:46 – 20:30 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Book Recommendation and ParishReflection).20:31 – 21:22 = Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts.
 
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Season 6 Final Episode - Christmas & Word of the Year

In this episode, Stina and Padre recap their year, the difficulties, the trials and the graces received and reveal their word of the year and how that played out.
 
Timestamps: 00:00 – 01:10 = Introduction and Context (Christmas and New Year).
01:11 – 04:00 = Sharing Christmas Traditions and Celebrations.
04:01 – 07:15 = Reflecting on Last Year’s Christmas and Its Challenges.
07:16 – 10:30 = The Joy of Christmas: Embracing the Season Fully.
10:31 – 13:45 = Understanding the Christmas Octave and Catholic Traditions. 13:46 – 16:40 = Word of the Year: How to Choose and Its Importance.
16:41 – 19:30 = Personal Reflections on the Word “Content” and Its Lessons. 19:31 – 22:15 = Personal Reflections on the Word “Abundance” and Its Challenges.
22:16 – 25:20 = Key Takeaways: Trust, Grace, and Superabundance.
25:21 – 26:52 = Christmas Blessings and Closing Remarks.
 
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