Living Fullness

S08 Ep09 - Finding Joy in the Valley’s of Life

In Galatians 5:22–23, St Paul names the fruits of the Spirit as the evidence of a life rooted in Christ. Among them, joy stands out as something deeper than mere happiness. In this episode, Stina and Padre explore the difference between joy and happiness, the role of grace and freedom in nurturing joy, and how the fruits of the Spirit grow in our lives. They share stories, practical practices, and examples from Scripture and the saints to remind us that joy is not circumstantial but flows from a life anchored in God—even in suffering.
 
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:00:25 - Introduction
00:00:26 - 00:02:05 - Understanding the Fruit of Joy
00:02:06 - 00:05:18 - Difference Between Joy and Happiness
00:05:19 - 00:09:04 - Ways to Nurture Joy
00:09:05 - 00:11:23 - Recognizing Fruits and Self-Awareness
00:11:24 - 00:17:20 - Gratitude, Reflection, and the Daily Journaling
00:17:21 - 00:23:03 - Joy in Suffering
00:23:04 - 00:25:56 - Joy Through Changing Seasons 
00:25:57 - 00:29:50 - Joy in the Face of Death
00:29:51 - 00:33:26 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness / Episode Conclusion
 
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S08 Ep08 - Annulments Explained: More Than Catholic Divorce

Is an annulment just “Catholic divorce”? In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre unpack what annulments truly are, how they differ from civil divorce, and why sensitivity and pastoral care are vital in walking with those going through the process. Together they address common misconceptions, explore the grounds for annulments, and reflect on the tribunal process, community support, and the challenges couples face when annulments aren’t granted. With honesty and compassion, Stina and Padre guide us through how the Church—and we as Christians—can respond with truth and mercy.
 
00:00:00 - 00:00:34 - Introduction
00:00:35 - 00:03:02 - Understanding Annulments
00:03:03 - 00:11:16 -The Nature of Marriage and Validity
00:11:17 - 00:16:25 - The Tribunal Process
00:16:26 - 00:24:41 - Understanding Divorce and Marriage
00:24:42 - 00:28:39 - The Importance of Journeying Together
00:28:40 - 00:32:54 - Maturity and Readiness in Marriage
00:32:55 - 00:36:30 - The Role of Technology in Delayed Maturity
00:36:31 - 00:40:52 - Marriage as Reality
00:40:53 - 00:42:32 - Preventing future Annulments
00:42:33 - 00:47:07 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness / Episode Conclusion
 
FAMILIARIS CONSORTIO
https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html
 
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S08 Ep07 - Sacred Music with co-host Grace Feltoe

Grace Feltoe, founder of The Musica Sacra Project and member of Virtue Ministry, co-hosts this episode with Stina Constantine, as they chat about sacred music, our current perception, what it looks like within liturgical contexts, the resurgence of Gregorian Chant in young society, and also how we can incorporate reverent sacred music within our church communities.
 
00:00:00 - 00:04:30 - Introduction and Catching Up
00:04:31 - 00:07:05 - Defining Sacred Music
00:07:06 - 00:14:33 - Does all music about God count as sacred music?
00:14:34 - 00:20:28 - Beauty in the Liturgy
00:20:29 - 00:28:10 - Resurgence of Gregorian Chant
00:28:11 - 00:40:00 - Practical Ways to Bring Sacred Music into Parishes
00:40:01 - 00:41:47 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness
00:41:48 - 00:42:19 - Episode Conclusion
 
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S08 Ep06 - Vocation 101: Signs, Gifts & the Courage to Act

How do we discern God’s call for our lives? In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre explore what it means to hear and follow a vocational calling—marriage, priesthood, religious life, or single consecrated life. They discuss immediate “no’s” and incompatibilities, the resources available in the Diocese of Wagga Wagga, and how Christians everywhere can look for authentic guidance in their discernment. Along the way, they unpack the difference between careers and vocations, how charisms and spiritual gifts fit in, and the pitfalls of “perpetual discernment.” Rooted in faith, virtue, and dialogue with God, this conversation highlights discernment as an active, courageous response to God’s love.
 
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:00:26 - Introduction
00:00:27 - 00:03:30 - The Role of Vocations Director
00:03:31 - 00:06:29 - Discerning a Vocational Call
00:06:30 - 00:09:29 - Methods of Discernment
00:09:30 - 00:12:28 - Overcoming Fear and Discernment
00:12:29 - 00:15:12 - Resources for Vocational Discernment
00:15:13 - 00:17:25 - Religious Life Options in Australia
00:17:26 - 00:19:03 - Exploring Religious Vocations in Australia
00:19:04 - 00:21:00 - Steps for Vocational Discernment
00:21:01 - 00:22:39 - Understanding Identity in Discernment
00:22:40 - 00:24:38 - The Importance of Detachment
00:24:39 - 00:26:26 - Seminary Experience.
00:26:27 - 00:28:24 - Avoiding Idolatry in Vocational Aspirations
00:28:25 - 00:30:14 - The Role of Holiness in Vocation.
00:30:15 - 00:33:02 - Broadening the Definition of Vocation
00:33:03 - 00:37:50 - The Challenge of Single Life as a Vocation
00:37:51 - 00:40:24 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness / Episode Conclusion
 
If you wish to discuss with Fr Sean Byrnes please feel free to email him frseanbyrnes@gmail.com
 
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S08 Ep05 - The Chosen: Roumie’s Jesus vs. the Gospel Jesus: Where’s the Line?

Is The Chosen leading us closer to Christ or further from the truth? In this episode, Stina and Padre offer a thoughtful Catholic reflection on the hit series The Chosen and respond to critiques like those of Leila Miller, who reject any portrayal of Jesus being taught or experiencing emotion. They explore how artistic expression can be a tool for evangelisation—if we place it in its proper context—and the importance of distinguishing between the real Jesus of the Gospels and the screen interpretation. This episode wrestles with the beauty, limitations, and potential risks of encountering Christ through media and reminds us that authentic intimacy with God cannot be replaced by art, but may be inspired by it.Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:00:29 - Introduction
00:00:30 - 00:02:41 - The Chosen and its Controversies 
00:02:42 - 00:05:51 - Exploring Jesus’ Humanity and Teachings
00:05:52 - 00:08:34 - The Balance of Humanity and Divinity in Jesus
00:08:35 - 00:11:32 - Artistic Representation and its Impact on Faith
00:11:33 - 00:14:30 - Understanding of The Chosen
00:14:31 - 00:17:19 - Navigating Personal Faith and Media Influence
00:17:20 - 00:20:10 - Reflections on Faith and Art
00:20:11 - 00:22:40 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness / Episode Conclusion
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S08 Ep04 - Humanum Project w/ Brendan McCauley

Brendan McCauley from Humanum Project speaks with Stina about his ministry work, Theology of the Body, and building a healthy sense of identity, truly knowing who we are and establishing beliefs and truths about our existence contrary to the devil’s lies.
 
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:00:40 - Introduction
00:00:41 - 00:01:30 - Introduction of Guest: Brendan McCauley
00:01:31 - 00:03:55 - Getting to know Brendan McCauley
00:03:56 - 00:10:25 - Humanum Project and its Mission
00:10:26 - 00:15:15 - Importance of knowing our self-identity
00:15:16 - 00:22:52 - Where does being wounded begin?
00:22:53 - 00:29:17 - Why is it difficult to enter into a relationship?
00:29:18 - 00:33:57 - Trends in relationships today
00:33:58 - 00:36:07 - Brendan’s Message
00:36:08 - 00:39:12 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness
00:39:13 - 00:39:52 - Episode’s Conclusion
 
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S08 Ep03 - Breaking Chains: Addiction and the Call to Holiness

Can a faithful Christian still struggle with addiction? What role do virtue, grace, and community play in the journey toward freedom? In this powerful episode, Stina and Padre unpack the tension between addiction as a moral fault and addiction as a psychological or chemical dependence. They explore the reality that addiction, while not always mortally sinful, is always a moral problem that hinders human flourishing. Drawing from Catholic teaching, psychology, and lived experience, this conversation offers hope, clarity, and practical steps toward healing and holiness.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:00:40 - Introduction
00:00:41 - 00:06:49 - The Dichotomy of Moral Fault and Chemical Imbalance
00:06:42 - 00:09:56 - Navigating Recovery: Prayer vs.Treatment
00:09:57 - 00:15:28 - The Role of Sacraments in Recovery
00:15:28 - 00:18:44 - Community and Accountability in Overcoming Addictions
00:18:45 - 00:21:18 - The Need for Community to Overcome Addiction
00:21:19 - 00:25:00 - The Role of Accountability Partners
00:25:01 - 00:26:50 - Identifying the Right Accountability Partner
00:26:51 - 00:29:09 - Navigating Spiritual Desolation and Addiction
00:29:10 - 00:31:26 - Understanding Core Beliefs in Addiction
00:31:27 - 00:35:21 - Cultivating Virtue and Temperance
00:35:22 - 00:39:07 - The Journey or Recovery and Connection
00:39:08 -  00:42:30 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness / Episode Conclusion
 
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S08 Ep02 - Called to Go: The Great Commission and Everyday Discipleship

What does Jesus’ Great Commission mean for us today? In this foundational episode, Stina and Padre explore the roots of Virtue Ministry and its connection to Christ’s command to "go and make disciples of all nations." They break open how lay people—not just priests—are called to evangelise, live their baptismal priesthood, and take their role in the Church seriously. This episode is both a reflection on VM’s mission and a challenge to all Christians to step into their God-given calling with clarity, courage, and virtue.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:00:29 - Introduction
00:00:30 - 00:02:54 - Matthew 28:16-23 and Understanding the Call to Evangelisation
00:02:55 - 00:05:32 - The Role of Priests and Lay Faithful
00:05:33 - 00:08:14 - Kingly, Prophetic, and Priestly Offices
00:08:15 - 00:11:16 - The Importance of Word and Action
00:11:17 - 00:15:25 - The New Evangelisation and Its Challenges
00:15:26 - 00:17:45 - The Challenge of Proclaiming Truth
00:17:46 - 00:18:59 - The Role of Laypeople in Evangelisation
00:19:00 - 00:20:29 - Overcoming Fear and Pride in Evangelisation
00:20:30 - 00:24:35 - Truth and Charity in Proclamation
00:24:36 - 00:27:20 - Navigating Conversations about Faith
00:27:21 - 00:32:07 - Fear vs Love in Faith
00:32:08 - 00:34:54 - The Virtue of Fortitude in Evangelisation
00:34:55 - 00:37:16 - Steps for Intentional Evangelisation
00:37:17 - 00:40:45 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness / Episode Conclusion
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S08 Ep01 - When friendships don’t last in marriages - Utility, Pleasure, and the Path to Virtue

What makes a true friendship? In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre explore the classical categories of friendship—utility, pleasure, and virtue—and how they manifest in everyday life, relationships, and even marriage.
 
00:00:00 - 00:04:00 - Introduction and Catching Up
00:04:01 - 00:04:37 - 
Friendship and Marriage: Recap of 3 Types of Friendship
00:04:38 - 00:05:54- A Friendship of Utility
00:05:55 - 00:06:55 - A Friendship of Pleasure
00:06:56 - 00:12:04 - A Friendship of Virtue or a Friendship of Goodness
00:12:05 - 00:17:21 - How will you know that you have the same end goal for a Virtuous Friendship?
00:17:22 - 00:19:16 - How to determine that you have a Friendship of Goodness?
00:19:17 - 00:22:40 - A Friendship in Marriage
00:22:41 - 00:25:51 - Importance of Friendship before Marriage
00:25:52 - 00:29:24 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness / Episode Conclusion
 
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S07 Ep15 - Kindness: More Than Being Nice - Rediscovering the Fruit of the Spirit

Stina and Padre delve into one of the often-overlooked Fruits of the Spirit: Kindness - as an essential sign of the Holy Spirit’s work in a Christian's life and explain how kindness differs from mere 'niceness'.
 
Timestamps:
00:00 – 00:52 = Introduction to the Episode and Season Finale.00:53 – 02:03 = What Are the Fruits of the Spirit? Setting the Stage for Kindness.02:04 – 03:30 = Why Kindness Is Underrated and Seen as a “Soft” Fruit.03:31 – 05:44 = The Witness of Kindness: When Christians Fail to Reflect Christ.05:45 – 07:00 = Example of Nick Branas and the Missed Opportunity to Show Kindness.07:01 – 08:10 = Christ’s Model: Asking Questions to Draw Out the Heart.08:11 – 10:10 = Kindness vs. Niceness – A Crucial Distinction.10:11 – 12:30 = Telling the Truth in Love – Hard Conversations as True Kindness.12:31 – 14:30 = Kindness Is Not Being “Nice” at the Expense of Truth.14:31 – 17:00 = Modern Misuse of “Kindness” – The Truth as a Blunt Weapon.17:01 – 18:34 = Psalm 103 – “The Lord is Kind and Merciful”: A Reflection.18:35 – 21:15 = Cultural Attack on Courtesy and Kind Gestures.21:16 – 24:00 = Fruits of the Spirit as a Tool for Discernment in Life and Relationships.24:01 – 26:00 = Recognizing the Holy Spirit at Work Through Fruits.26:01 – 26:50 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness + Closing Remarks.
 
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