Living Fullness

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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S06 Ep16 - Seasons of Grace: Embracing Life's Cycles

Join Stina and Padre as they dive into the wisdom of living in the present, inspired by the words of Mother Teresa: “Each moment is all we need, not more.” 
 
Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:20 = Introduction and Overview (Living in the Moment).01:21 – 04:30 = The Cultural Shift: From YOLO to Authentic Presence.04:31 – 08:00 = The Danger of Losing the Moment While Capturing It.08:01 – 11:15 = Mother Teresa’s Teaching: Be Happy in the Present.11:16 – 14:40 = Happiness Beyond Circumstances: Anchoring in God.14:41 – 18:00 = Nostalgia vs. Embracing the Present Moment.18:01 – 21:30 = Seasons of Life: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn.21:31 – 24:20 = Identifying Your Spiritual Season and Finding Growth.24:21 – 27:11 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections and Closing Remarks).
 
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S06 Ep15 - Does God REALLY give his hardest battles to his toughest soldiers?

In this episode, Stina and Padre tackle the challenging notion of “God gives his hardest battles to his toughest soldiers.” They explore the complexities of suffering and what it truly means to carry our crosses. 
 
Timestamps:00:00 – 01:20 = Introduction and Context (Exploring the Popular Quote).01:21 – 05:00 = Initial Reactions to the Quote and Its Sentiment.05:01 – 08:45 = The Theology of Carrying the Cross: Invitation, Not Imposition.08:46 – 12:10 = Understanding Suffering in God’s Plan.12:11 – 15:30 = Offering Suffering as a Radical Form of Love.15:31 – 18:50 = Walking With Others in Their Suffering.18:51 – 21:20 = The Importance of Timing and Compassion in Offering Encouragement.21:21 – 23:40 = Key Takeaways: God’s Role in Suffering and Accompaniment.23:41 – 24:14 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections and Closing).
 
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S06 Ep14 - The Cost of Caring: Selflessness vs. People Pleasing

In this thought-provoking episode, Stina and Padre delve into the delicate balance between selflessness and people-pleasing.
 
Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:15 = Introduction and Overview (Selflessness vs. People Pleasing).01:16 – 03:50 = Defining Selflessness and People Pleasing.03:51 – 07:00 = The Core Difference: Intention and Identity.07:01 – 10:15 = Biblical Insights: Jesus’ Example of Selflessness.10:16 – 13:20 = The Challenges of Relationships With People Pleasers.13:21 – 16:00 = Compassion for People Pleasers: Understanding Their Root Struggles.16:01 – 19:15 = Healthy Relationships and Speaking the Truth in Love.19:16 – 22:00 = Practical Steps to Move From People Pleasing to Authentic Relationships.22:01 – 24:28 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections and ClosingRemarks).
 
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S06 Ep13 - Patience in Progress: Why True Virtue Can’t Be Rushed - Pt 3 of Book Study

We discuss three key themes on the journey to peace and virtue - on compassionate presence in others’ suffering, balancing patience with expectations, and why we shouldn’t rush our growth in virtue.
 
Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:15 = Introduction and Overview of Part 3.01:16 – 04:00 = Compassion vs. Losing Peace Over Another’s Suffering.04:01 – 07:15 = The Importance of Staying Present Without Taking on Others’ Pain.07:16 – 10:30 = Patience With Others’ Shortcomings and Maintaining Interior Peace.10:31 – 13:20 = Overcoming Impatience With Ourselves and Embracing God’s Mercy.13:21 – 16:00 = Learning to Trust God’s Timing and Avoiding Hasty Self-Reliance.16:01 – 18:45 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections).18:46 – 20:23 = Closing Remarks and Patreon Announcement.
 
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S06 Ep12 - Book Study Pt 2 - Beyond Control: Embracing Abandonment for Lasting Peace

Stina and Padre unpack the link between trust, surrender, and true inner peace. They explore how fear and self-reliance keep us restless and why true peace comes from trusting God’s providence.
 
Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:10 = Introduction and Context (Overview of Part 2).01:11 – 04:20 = Addressing Fear and Restlessness as Obstacles to Peace.04:21 – 07:40 = Misplaced Reliance on Human Effort vs. Trust in God.07:41 – 10:15 = God’s Providence: Learning to Experience Divine Fidelity.10:16 – 13:30 = Taking the Leap of Faith and Making Space for God’s Action.13:31 – 16:50 = Trusting in God’s Provision and Avoiding Worry.16:51 – 19:30 = Abandonment to God and Letting Go of Attachments.19:31 – 22:15 = Distinguishing Abandonment from Losing Oneself.22:16 – 25:00 = Summary and Practical Steps to Make Space for God.25:01 – 27:15 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections and Closing).
 
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S06 Ep11 - Interior Peace w/ Fr Jacques Philippe - Inner Calm, Outer Chaos: Finding Peace with God’s Grace - Pt 1

Stina and Padre dive into another book study with Fr Jacques Philippe: 'Searching for and Maintaining Peace', exploring what it really means to find inner calm in a chaotic world.
 
Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:20 = Introduction and Overview of Book Study.01:21 – 04:00 = Book Structure and Key Themes of Part 1.04:01 – 07:15 = Importance of Interior Peace in Christian Life.07:16 – 10:45 = Spiritual Combat in a Book on Peace: A Surprising Theme.10:46 – 14:10 = Reasons We Lose Our Peace and Recognizing Those Reasons.14:11 – 17:20 = Goodwill as the Foundation for Interior Peace.17:21 – 20:30 = Self-Knowledge: Understanding Ourselves for Greater Peace.20:31 – 23:40 = Misunderstandings About Peace and Suffering.23:41 – 26:15 = The Christian Approach to Suffering and Transformation.26:16 – 27:49 = Closing Remarks and Preview for Next Episode.
 
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S06 Ep10 - Generosity: A Fruit of the Spirit and a Virtue

In this episode Stina and Padre dive into the virtue of generosity, as a fruit of the spirit how it stems from justice and exploring how it reflects God's character and how we can cultivate it in our daily lives.
 
Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:10 = Introduction and Context (Generosity as a Fruit of the Spirit).01:11 – 03:30 = Gifts vs. Fruits of the Spirit and Their Role in Virtue Formation.03:31 – 06:00 = Generosity Beyond Finances: Giving Time, Talent, and Presence.06:01 – 08:45 = Justice and Piety as the Foundations of Generosity.08:46 – 11:30 = Personal Examples of Generosity: Stories from Family Life.11:31 – 14:00 = Trusting in God’s Generosity and Giving Without Fear.14:01 – 16:15 = Humility and the Challenge of Receiving Generosity.16:16 – 18:40 = Practical Steps to Foster Generosity and Overcome Bitterness.18:41 – 20:30 = Reflecting on Opportunities to Be Generous This Week.20:31 – 22:29 = Closing Remarks and Book Study Announcement.
 
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S06 Ep09 - Yoga, Stretching, and the Christian Faith: Where's the Line?

Stina and Padre explore the difference between yoga and stretching, shedding light on why yoga, as a spiritual practice, and other spiritual practices and items are incompatible with Christian beliefs.
 
Timestamps:
00:00 – 05:21 = Introduction and Context (Overview of Modesty).05:22 – 07:42 = Misunderstandings and Extremes in Modesty.07:43 – 11:50 = Scriptural Insights on Modesty (Adam and Eve in Genesis).11:51 – 20:22 = The Role of Modesty Across Cultures and Time.20:23 – 22:44 = Modesty in Speech, Thoughts, and Actions: Men and Women.22:45 – 26:05 = Practical Applications: Modesty in Church and Sunday Best.26:06 – 29:28 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections).29:29 – 29:37 = Closing Remarks.
 
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S06 Ep08 - Pre-Nuptial Agreements: A Christian Perspective

In this episode Stina and Padre delve into the topic of pre-nuptial agreements (prenups) and how they align (or don’t) with the Christian understanding of marriage. They explore the reasons why couples may consider a prenup, the spiritual implications, and what the Church teaches about marriage as a lifelong covenant.
 
Timestamps:
00:00 – 05:21 = Introduction and Context (Overview of Prenups).01:11 – 03:50 = The Concept of Prenups and Why People Consider Them.03:51 – 07:00 = Prenups and Trust: How They Impact Commitment in Marriage.07:01 – 11:00 = Covenant vs. Contract: Marriage as a Lifelong Commitment.11:01 – 14:45 = Trust Issues and the False Belief that It Can't Be Repaired.14:46 – 18:30 = Prenups and Covenant: Why They Are Incompatible with Marriage.18:31 – 21:50 = Financial Anxiety: Addressing the Root Cause Instead of Prenups.21:51 – 24:40 = The Importance of Pre-Marriage Counseling and Relationship Investment.24:41 – 28:00 = Common Arguments for Prenups (Financial Security, Feminism).28:01 – 30:10 = Biblical Reflection: Luke 12:32-34 (Where Is Your Treasure?).30:11 – 33:00 = Summary: Don't Do Prenups, Focus on Building the Relationship.33:01 – 35:00 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections).35:01 – 36:10 = Closing Remarks.
 
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