Episodes

Monday Sep 30, 2024
S06 Ep05 - Overcoming Discernment Paralysis with Prudence and Fortitude
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre tackle the concept of "discernment paralysis," a state where overthinking, planning, and hesitating leave us stuck instead of moving forward.
00:00 – 01:00 = Topic Introduction and Context (Discernment and Decision).01:01 – 03:30 = Discernment Paralysis: Overthinking and Stagnation.03:31 – 07:45 = Incorporating Prudence and Fortitude in Discernment.07:46 – 12:00 = Taking Action: Career, Religious Life, and Marriage Discernment Steps.12:01 – 15:10 = The Role of Counsel and Spiritual Direction in Discernment.15:11 – 18:45 = Overcoming Fear: Trusting God’s Plan.18:46 – 22:00 = Identifying Spiritual Gifts and Finding Your Mission.22:01 – 25:14 = Key Takeaways: Counsel, Judgment, and Taking Action Despite Uncertainty.25:15 – 26:30 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment (Personal Reflections).26:31 – 26:40 = Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts.
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Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
S06 Ep04 - Virtue: Prudence - The Charioteer
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Stina and Padre break open the virtue of Prudence, explain what ‘the charioteer’ means in context and providing examples and practical applications as to how to exercise the virtue.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 00:50 = Topic Introduction and Context (Understanding Prudence).00:51 – 01:36 = Defining Prudence and Its Importance.01:37 – 03:00 = The Role of Past, Present, and Future in Prudential Decisions.03:01 – 06:32 = Prudence in Action: Applying the Virtue in Daily Life.06:33 – 09:51 = The Charioteer of the Virtues: How Prudence Guides Other Virtues.09:52 – 15:55 = Practical Case Study: Prudence in Relationships and Challenges.15:56 – 19:35 = Challenges of Practicing Prudence in an Information-Overloaded World.19:36 – 21:19 = Key Takeaways: Counsel, Judgment, Action, and the Importance of ActingDespite Imperfections.21:20 – 23:29 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment.23:30 – 23:40 = Closing.
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Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
S06 Ep03 - Is Complaining a Sin?
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
In this episode, Padre and Stina discuss whether complaining is a sin? Plus further discussion on levels of severity of complaining, and its effects on our own mentality and spirituality.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 02:30 = Topic Introduction and Context (Is Complaining a Sin?).02:31 – 05:00 = Distinction Between Complaining and Gossiping.05:01 – 09:00 = Justified Complaints vs. Self-Centered Complaints.09:01 – 16:10 = Personal Anecdotes and Examples of Complaining (Retail and Boxing).16:11 – 29:05 = The Impact of Complaining on Our Relationship with God.29:06 – 34:04 = Practical Strategies to Shift Complaining to Gratitude.34:05 – 36:19 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment.36:20 – 36:29 = Closing.
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Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
S06 Ep02 - Docility: Openness to God's Will
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗱'𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹
In this episode of the Living Fullness Podcast, hosts
Stina and Padre delve into the profound meaning of
integrity from a Christian perspective. Considering
acting according to who we are, as bestowed upon us
by God.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 03:15 = Topic Introduction and Context (Understanding Docility to the Holy Spirit).03:16 – 06:45 = Biblical Examples of Docility (Jonah, Peter, and the Blessed Mother).06:46 – 10:30 = Docility as a Relationship with the Holy Spirit.10:31 – 15:00 = Practical Ways to Cultivate Docility (Involving the Holy Spirit in Daily Life).15:01 – 18:20 = Shifting Internal Dialogue to Include the Holy Spirit.18:21 – 24:14 = Key Takeaways and Conclusion.24:15 – 23:04 = Truth Beauty and Goodness
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Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
S06 Ep01 - Integrity: Wholeness in a Fragmented World
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
In this episode of the Living Fullness Podcast, hosts Stina and Padre delve into the profound meaning of integrity from a Christian perspective. Considering acting according to who we are, as bestowed upon us by God.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 04:54 = Topic Introduction and Context (Integrity in a Christian context).04:55 – 08:00 = Personal Experiences with Integrity.08:01 – 13:08 = Practical Steps to Build Integrity.13:09 – 17:09 = Challenges of Living with Integrity Today?17:10 – 17:52 = Truth, Beauty and Goodness.17:53 – 18:04 = Closing.
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Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
S05 Ep20 - Engaging in Therapy
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
In this episode, we delve into the significance of therapy, exploring its purpose, accessibility, and integration with faith traditions. What’s more, discuss the challenges of Christian therapy, the proofs for and against.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 18:12 = Topic Introduction and Context (Engaging in Therapy).18:13 – 31:50 = Challenges for Therapy.31:51 – 35:29 = Therapy being fairly costly.35:30 – 41:33 = How to choose a therapist?41:34 – 46:36 = Truth, Beaty and Goodness.46:36 – 46:42 = Closing.
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
S05 Ep19 - Avoiding the Occult
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
In this episode, we delve into the realm of the occult, defined as any practice seeking to engage supernatural forces to produce a desired effect. The allure of the occult is explored, citing false promises, avoidance of suffering, loneliness, and a false sense of control as driving factors, plus we chat about strategies for overcoming fear and avoiding occult practices.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 10:45 = Topic Introduction and Context (Avoiding the Occult).10:46 – 31:21 = Why do Occults Intrigue us?31:22 – 38:40 = Unfair Advantage of spirits and Satan.38:41 – 40:09 = Public Service Message.40:10 – 44:06 = Truth, Beauty and Goodness.44:07 – 44:32 = Closing.
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
S05 Ep18 - Virtue of Temperance - Beyond Food, Drink, and Sex
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
We dive deep into the virtue of temperance, and explore how it extends beyond merely saying no to excesses in food, drink, and sexual pleasure.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 04:02 = Topic Introduction and Context (Virtue of Temperance).04:03 – 10:58 = Reduction of virtue of temperance.10:59 – 15:46 = Challenges with Virtue of temperance.15:47 – 18:24 = Truth, Beauty and Goodness.18:25 – 18:36 = Closing.
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Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
S05 Ep17 - Gift & Grit - Book Study Pt 3 - Marriage, Community, Healing & Freedom
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Part 3 of our book study of Gift & Grit, Stina and Emily delve into the profound interplay between personal healing, chastity, relationships, and spiritual growth.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 35:56 = Book Chapter Introduction and Context (Chapters 12-16)35:57 – 45:28 = God’s Role and Chastity.45:29 – 52:58 = Wholeness with God.52:59 – 56:44 = Truth Beauty & Goodness.
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Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
S05 Ep16 - Gift and Grit - Book Study Pt 2 - Dating & Relationships
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
In this episode, Stina and Elise discussed key themes from the Swafford's book 'Gift and Grit', focusing on relationships, dating, love, and personal growth. We explored the nuances of dating, breakup etiquette, and the importance of setting boundaries.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 06:15 = Book Chapter Introduction and Context (Chapters 9-11)01:27 – 04:13 = Balancing standards in dating.04:13 – 07:25 = Emotional maturity and readiness for relationships.07:25 – 11:42 = Identifying good traits and the importance of external validation.11:42 – 13:52 = Realistic expectations and embracing differences.13:52 – 34:54 = Addressing hesitations, fear of rejection, and the risk in love.34:55 – 37:01 = Truth, Beauty and Goodness.37:02 – 37:14 = Closing
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