Living Fullness

Padre and Stina come to the end of this podcast. After 9 seasons, they explain and reminisce on 9 seasons of this podcast, their favourite moments and what they have learnt. They also discuss where they have come on the journey, speaking of what is human flourishing, friendship, trauma, healing , addiction and God's saving grace.
We hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for coming on this journey with!
 
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:01:54 - Introduction and Reflection on the Podcast Journey
00:01:55 - 00:05:39 - Memorable Episodes and Guest Experiences
00:05:40 - 00:08:17 - Insights on Human Flourishing and Relationships
00:08:18 - 00:11:06 - Challenges and Learnings from Podcasting
00:11:07 - 00:14:16 - Wounds and Healing in Relationships
00:14:17 - 00:17:17 - The Role of Trauma in Modern Life
00:17:18 - 00:25:42 - Spiritual Bypassing and the Need for Connection
00:25:43 - 00:27:30 - The Impact of Technology on Accessibility
00:27:31 - 00:31:28 - Identity Beyond Labels
00:31:29 - 00:34:12 - The Role of Faith in Healing
00:34:13 - 00:35:44 - Understanding Living Fully
00:35:45 - 00:37:55 - The Importance of Relationship with Christ
00:37:56 - 00:41:07 - Looking Ahead: New Beginnings and Prayer
 
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In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre explore one of the deepest questions person?
Together they unpack why information alone doesn’t transform us, why suffering changes some people but leaves others stuck, and how formation requires openness, consistency, sacrifice, and grace. The conversation moves through topics like spiritual growth, discipline, suffering, gym culture, prayer, community, emotional maturity, and the challenge of remaining attentive in a distracted world.
This episode is a reflection on becoming fully human — not through quick fixes or instant transformation, but through daily faithfulness, openness to grace, and the willingness to keep showing up.beneath so many of the conversations they’ve had over the years: What actually forms a human.
 
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:02:58 - The Formation of Person
00:02:59 - 00:06:05 - Suffering and Transformation
00:06:06 - 00:08:51 - The Role of Consistency in Growth
00:08:52 - 00:12:12 - The Importance of Community
00:12:13 - 00:15:04 - Engaging with Suffering
00:15:05 - 00:20:39 - The Need for Openness to Transformation
00:20:40 - 00:31:16 - The Journey Towards Maturity
00:31:17 - 00:34:44 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness
 
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In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre make an important announcement for the podcast before diving into a deep conversation about integrity — what it means to live as an integrated, authentic human person in a fragmented world.
Together they explore how integrity is more than simply “being honest.” It is about the wholeness of the human person: when our beliefs, desires, actions, and convictions are aligned with truth and goodness. The conversation touches on the pressures of social media, dating culture, workplace environments, and the hidden interior cost of living disconnected from who God created us to be.
 
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:02:36 - Introduction and Announcement
00:02:37 - 00:06:53 - Understanding Integrity
00:06:54 - 00:10:53 - Integrity in the Online World
00:10:54 - 00:12:52 - Integrity in the Workplace
00:12:53 - 00:18:36 - Integrity in the Dating
00:18:37 - 00:22:03 - Embracing Imperfections in Relationship
00:22:04 - 00:32:22 - The Impact of Integrity on the Interior Life
00:32:23 - 00:37:40 - Restoring Integrity: The Path to Wholeness
00:37:41 - 00:40:30 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness
 
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What are charisms, and how do we discern the spiritual gifts God has given us? In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre explore the purpose of charisms — gifts given by God not for personal status or self-promotion, but for the service and upbuilding of the Church.
 
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:03:28 - Understanding Charisms: Definition and Purpose
00:03:29 - 00:08:25 - The Role of Charisms on Community Service
00:08:26 - 00:10:46 - Valuing Charisms in Parish Life
00:10:47 - 00:13:26 - The Essence and Charisms of Love
00:13:27 - 00:16:12 - Nurturing Gifts and The Role of Clergy
00:16:13 - 00:19:16 - The Importance of Encouragement and Community
00:19:17 - 00:25:00 - Discerning Charisms and Personal Growth
00:25:01 - 00:28:10 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness
 
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In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre unpack and dive deep into what evangelisation actually is ...and what it is not. They discuss what is the role of the laity, what it is to be an authentic witness to the Truth and how true evangelisation is done with individual catered encounters. Plus, they cover the grand question whether evangelisation is simply about debating people online, convincing others intellectually, or “winning” arguments?
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:03:31 - Understanding Evangelisation
00:03:32 - 00:09:12 - The Role of Encounter in Faith
00:09:13 - 00:14:34 - Personal Testimony and Its Impact
00:14:35 - 00:22:28 - Cultural Context of Evangelisation
00:22:29 - 00:29:40 - The Responsibility of Evangelisation
00:29:41 - 00:32:05 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness
 
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In this final part of the book study on ‘A Grief Observed’, Stina and Padre reflect on the closing chapter of the book and the reality that grief is not something we “get over,” but something we learn to carry. Together they unpack the changing nature of grief, the dangers of reducing grief to neat “stages,” the Christian hope of eternal life, and what it means to entrust those we love back into the hands of God.
 
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:02:36 -  Introduction to Grief and C.S. Lewis
00:02:37 - 00:05:25 -  Understanding the Nature of Grief
00:05:26 - 00:08:21 -  The Evolution of Grief
00:08:22 - 00:11:29 -  Grief as a Non-Linear Experience
00:11:30 - 00:16:10 -  The Role of Memory and Presence in Grief
00:16:11 - 00:21:48 - Integrating Grief into Life
00:21:49 - 00:24:57 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness
 
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In Part 2 of their book study on A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis, Stina and Padre explore how grief reshapes memory, identity, and our experience of love. This episode dives into the tension between remembering someone truthfully versus idealising them, and how grief impacts not just our emotions, but our entire way of being.
 
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:04:28 - The Importance of Authentic Memory
00:04:29 - 00:08:42 - The Challenge of Grief on Faith
00:08:43 - 00:18:00 - The Importance of Communication in Grief
00:18:01 - 00:24:29 - Vulnerability and Authenticity in Grief
00:24:30 - 00:27:13 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness
 
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In this deeply human and honest episode, Stina and Padre begin their three-part book study on A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis. Together, they explore the raw and complex reality of grief—not as a neat concept, but as a lived, often overwhelming experience. From the disruption of our very way of being in the world to the inadequacy of words like “sadness,” this episode opens up what grief truly feels like, how it unfolds, and how we can better accompany others through it—with presence, not platitudes.
 
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:01:28 - Introduction to Grief Observed
00:01:29 - 00:07:12 - Understanding Grief: A Personal Journey
00:07:13 - 00:13:04 - The Individual Nature of Grief
00:13:05 - 00:18:41 - The Role of Presence in Grief Support
00:18:42 - 00:22:25 - Navigating Grief: The Role of Community
00:22:26 - 00:27:32 - Understanding the Waves of Grief
00:27:33 - 00:33:02 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness
 
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Why does living the Christian life feel so uncomfortable—and even polarising—in today’s culture? In this episode, Stina and Padre explore the growing tension between a world that prioritises comfort, personal truth, and self-definition, and a faith that calls us to objective truth, transformation, and holiness. They unpack why Christianity can feel confronting, how to respond to cultural polarisation with both truth and charity, and why discomfort might actually be a sign of growth—not something to avoid.
 
Chapters:
00:00:00 - 00:07:01 - Comfort vs. Conviction in Christianity
00:07:02 - 00:11:46 - The Dichotomy of Uniqueness and Uniformity
00:11:47 - 00:19:35 - The Nature of Truth and Relativism
00:19:36 - 00:23:27 - Navigating Cultural Polarization
00:23:28 - 00:33:43 - Expecting Opposition in Faith
00:33:44 - 00:35:18 - Reflections on Grief and Community
00:35:19 - 00:40:04 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness
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What’s the difference between giving up and surrendering—and why does it matter for our spiritual life? In this episode, Stina and Padre unpack a subtle but powerful distinction that shapes how we respond to suffering, relationships, and unanswered prayers.
 
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:02:56 - Understanding Surrender vs. Giving Up
00:02:57 - 00:05:12 - The Role of Trust in Surrender
00:05:13 - 00:10:05 - Desires and Surrender 00:10:06 - 00:12:29 - Biblical Perspectives on Surrender
00:12:30 - 00:14:50 - Hope vs. Hopelessness
00:14:51 - 00:18:54 - The Journey of Letting Go
00:18:55 - 00:21:04 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness
 
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