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In this 8-10 minute podcast, I as a psychologist and a priest use my training and skills to examine the Gospels. I will present alternative interpretations and insights into the meaning of Scripture for men and women in the 21st century. I can be reached at [email protected].
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Two Become Family: Restoring Confidence in Catholic Marriage and Family life
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Renzo and Monica share stories, advice, and encouragement for everyday Catholics navigating the human side of a faith-filled marriage. They both bring a voice of joyful solidarity from their experience living in the trenches with a growing family. Their honesty and witness offer hope to couples who want to find confidence in their vocation to marriage through a candid and faithful discussion. Renzo and Monica Ortega are Catholic ministry leaders, podcast hosts, authors, and national speakers ...
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Lk 16-1-13 Sept 21-25 The Narrow Path of Loyalty: When Hearts Are Divided
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8:17Send us a text Today's Gospel highlights the importance of consistency and faithfulness, even in the small things. I find Jesus’ teaching about serving two masters particularly thought-provoking. Often, it feels like we have more than two masters competing for our time and energy. From my perspective, many people drift away from their faith not out…
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160. we tried the best & worst conflict resolution strategies here's what we think works
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30:03What are the best ways to resolve conflict in a marriage? Well we're still figuring that out, but we can at least judge whether or not the most popular strategies you learn in marriage prep work. What do you think? Is our list accurate? We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration t…
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John 3: 13-17 Sept 14-25 Are you ready to participate in creation?
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7:24Send us a text Today’s Gospel from John focusses on a conversation Jesus had with Nicodemus. To give you some important background information, Nicodemus was a Pharisee. Scripture scholars remind us that despite the negative portrayal of Pharisees in the Gospels not all the Pharisees were against Jesus. Yes, there was a small group that were agains…
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I recollect with Mum about the struggles we have been through of living with and caring for someone with Bipolar Disorder Type 1. There have been pains and struggles, but ultimately we are stronger for those hard times and so long as we journey with Jesus, all will be right in the end. At Hill to Thrive On, we discuss a whole range of topics from r…
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159. WE'RE BACK! and we spoke to 4000+ people in Rome!
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22:20In our first episode back from Summer break we talk about all the things that kept us busy this Summer. We're so happy to be back with you. Let's jump in! We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for yo…
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In this Episode, Peter and I hash out the wild world of charisms. Where they come from, what to do with them, how to cultivate them, the effect they have on you and the world around you. So get in, sit down, listen up and let the Holy Spirit move! Between heaven and mind video: https://m.youtube.com/shorts/_Z3MM8KgP_c What are my Charisms?: https:/…
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Luke 14:25-33 Sep 7-25 Jesus shocks us with incredible teachings!
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8:33Send us a text For someone not familiar with Jesus’ style of teaching this Gospel would be shocking. I suspect the Gospel would be shocking for the first listeners. It completely contradicts the 5th commandment about honouring one’s parents Exodus 20:12. While there are no actual scriptural references from Jesus there are Gospel references of Jesus…
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This is a bit of a different episode. Just me talking direct to you and my future guests. I have a message about the vision for this show. At Hill to Thrive On, we discuss a whole range of topics from relationships, mental health, exercise, politics, the environment, money and even spiritual warfare Hill to Thrive On is a show about growing from li…
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In this episode my life comes full circle as I catch up with an old friend. Fr Simon Falk was first a priest in the early 2000s in my local Parish of Corpus Christi. He was there to support me during my first episode of mania which lead to my hospitalisation. Join me as I have a tea with Fr Simon as we reconnect 25 years on and chat about old times…
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Luke 14: 1, 7-14 Aug 31-25 Do I really have to be humble to know God?
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8:15Send us a text Today’s Gospel begins with Jesus accepting an invitation to dine with one of the leading Pharisees. During this gathering, Jesus shares a teaching inspired by His observations that challenges the conventional understanding of social status. He emphasizes a reversal of worldly status through humility. But what exactly did Jesus mean b…
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Luke 13: 22-30 Aug 24-25 Will we be "saved"?
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11:22Send us a text Luke’s Gospel is very typical of Jesus style. We have read events where Jesus takes an accepted view, custom, or perception and reinterprets into something different. Often when Jesus is asked a question, he invites the questioner into a deeper meaning. What exactly did Jesus mean when he talks about the narrow gate. Let’s look furth…
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SUMMER REWIND: Finding Freedom in Christ with Dr. Brueninger
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1:13:44Buy Dr. B's book: Finding Freedom in Christ -- We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children Read and Subscribe to our Substack: https://twobecomefamily.substack.com/ SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what w…
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Luke 12:49-53 Aug 17-25 Do we fully understand the passion of Jesus?
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5:54Send us a text This passage might seem surprising—even unsettling. Here, we don’t see the serene, peaceful Jesus, but instead a passionate figure intensely devoted to his mission and faith. I believe Jesus is speaking metaphorically when he refers to fire—using it to symbolize the fervor and intensity he expects in our faith lives. He was not passi…
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SUMMER REWIND: Interviewing One of Our Mentors, Jen Doherty
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1:13:09- We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children Read and Subscribe to our Substack: https://twobecomefamily.substack.com/ SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you an…
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Send us a text In this Gospel we learn that the Father is pleased to give you the kingdom, this is incredible! The kingdom is given, not earned but a free gift. This is not the only such reference, in Luke 13:29 we read that "people will come from all over the world—from east and west, north and south—to take their places in the Kingdom of God,". J…
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Luke 12-13-21 Aug 3-25 Be careful, procrastination is a threat to our spirituality!
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9:56Send us a text We have someone asking Jesus to help settle his case, to judge the merits of an inheritance dispute. Jesus does not take the bait and makes it clear to the individual that he is not here to judge. This is a valuable reminder to people who so often see God as one who judges and punishes. Jesus is very clear about his role. Jesus tells…
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SUMMER REWIND: Lessons from the School off Love with Peter and Debra Herbeck
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48:56In today's episode we sit with the Herbecks and discuss how marriage is a School of Love! Let's jump in! - We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children Read and Subscribe to our Substack: https://twobecomefamily.substack.com/ SUPPORT OUR APOST…
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Luke 13:1-13 July 27, 25 How to pray like Jesus taught us.
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9:18Send us a text The disciples of Jesus note that John the Baptist has taught his disciples to pray. They had likely seen Jesus pray or go off to a lonely place to pray so they are curious. Jesus gives them direction and insight into prayer. These “instructions” have become a prayer, the well know Lord’s Prayer or the Our Father. Prayer is very impor…
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Luke 10:38-42 July 20, 2025 The story of Martha and Mary, who is your favorite?
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8:05Send us a text Mary, Martha and their brother Lazarus were friends of Jesus and they are frequently mentioned in the Gospels. We don’t have any record of anythng that Lazarus said but he is one of the three people in the Gospels that Jesus raised from the dead. The biblical record identifies these three explicit resurrection miracles performed by J…
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SUMMER REWIND: Discernment of Spirits For Married Couples with Fr. Tim Gallagher
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1:03:54Today's rewind is our interview with Fr. Timothy Gallagher on his book Discernment of Spirits in Marriage. Let's jump in! - We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children Read and Subscribe to our Substack: https://twobecomefamily.substack.com/ …
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Luke 10:25-37 July 13-25 Are you ready for eternal life?
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9:20Send us a text In today’s Gospel Jesus is asked by a lawyer what must he do to inherit eternal life. The question is direct and honest, unlike many of the questions of the Pharisees and Sadducees that are often multi layered and are intended to trap Jesus rather learn from him. Jesus answers directly by asking him about the Law. This was understand…
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SUMMER REWIND: Choosing Forgiveness with Dr. Tim Lock
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1:25:32Today's rewind is our interview with Dr. Tim Lock on his book Choosing Forgiveness . Let's jump in! - We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children Read and Subscribe to our Substack: https://twobecomefamily.substack.com/ SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE…
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Lk 10:1-12 Jl 6-25 Living our faith with all its rewards and traps!
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9:08Send us a text This story is unusual because we have two distinct parts. The first part focusses on the advice Jesus gives his disciples and the second part focusses upon their return. When the 72 return,, they are rejoicing after what appears to be a most successful mission.. They are excited about what they saw. It is noteworthy that the first th…
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SUMMER REWIND: My Marriage Before Jesus with Laura Phelps
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1:12:45In this episode we interviewed the now co-host of Hope For Right Now podcast Laura Phelps! This was such a fun interview with our friend Laura and we hope you're blessed by the conversation. Let's jump in! We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For C…
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Mt 16:13-19 June 29 -25 Who is Jesus for you?
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9:32Send us a text Who is Jesus for you? Jesus asked this question to his disciples. We all know by now that when Jesus asks a question, he already knows the answer and a teaching follows. Today’s reading is no exception. Jesus asks his disciples “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” Jesus gets a variety of answers, most people think he is a prop…
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SUMMER REWIND: Walking with our LGBTQ Family Members with Kim Zember
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1:05:48Kim Zember has a brand new podcast with EWTN called "Here I am Stories" were she interviews and shares stories of people coming to know the love of Jesus Listen here In this rewind we interviewed her and learned all about here story. She is a blessing to the Church and we are so happy you're able to listen. Let's jump in! _ Buy our new book on how …
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Lk 9-11b-17Jun 22-25 What happened during the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and two fish?
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11:37Send us a text Today, our podcast focusses on one of the multiplication of loaves miracles. Luke begins describing the story with Jesus healing those who needed to be cured. It appears it’s the end of the day, so the disciples want to send the people into the villages to get something to eat and possibly seek lodging. Rather than sending the people…
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SUMMER REWIND: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships with the Swaffords
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1:11:19In our first rewind of the summer we are sharing one of our favorite interviews with the Swaffords! It's all about heroic virtue and how virtue can change your life and your relationships. Let's jump in! Buy the Swaffords book! Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecr…
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Jn 16:12-15 Jun 15-25 What level of spirituality are you on?
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8:25Send us a text The opening section of this Gospel brings to mind 1 Corinthians 13:11, where Paul uses the metaphor of childhood to describe spiritual immaturity: “When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put away childish things.” Spiritual immaturity refers to a stage in whic…
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158. From Maintenance to Mission: Resurrected Marriage Series Part 5
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36:54Welcome to part 5 of our new series Resurrected Marriage! In today's episode, we talk about how, as God's grace heals us, we need to respond by moving from maintenance to mission. What is the mission your marriage is living out? We're so happy you're here with us! Let's jump in! Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Order LOVE…
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John 14:15-16, 23b-26 Jun 8 The Presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives
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8:34Send us a text To help us understand the Holy Spirit, the reading begins by emphasizing God’s love for us—a recurring and familiar theme in John’s Gospel. Love inherently involves vulnerability. The more deeply we love, the more at risk we are to being hurt. This vulnerability makes trust essential in any relationship. Trust can be given or earned,…
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157. From Temperament to Character: Resurrected Marriage Series Part 4
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31:47Welcome to part 4 of our new series Resurrected Marriage! Let's jump in! Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Order LOVEMAKING! - Use code LOVE10 Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children Read and Subscribe to our Substack: https://twobecomefamily.substack.com/ SUPPORT OUR APOST…
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Mk16:15-20 Jun 1 - 25 Jesus gives us instructions before he ascends to the Father
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10:42Send us a text Jesus makes some incredible claims, and provides signs of God’s presence amongst his followers, driving out demons, speaking new languages, picking up serpents, drinking poison and miraculous healings, only to name a few. This passage reminds me of the dramatic style of teaching Jesus used to introject passion into his teachings. Rem…
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In this episode, we apologize profusely for missing yesterday's post and come to you to de-influence and share what's going on in our lives. We hope you enjoy the episode and hop over to our substack to continue the conversation! ADHD Diagnosis is Not a Label on Substack Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Order LOVEMAKING! …
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John 14-23-29 May 25 Love Peace and the Holy Spirit
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7:25Send us a text Love is a central and recurring theme in John’s Gospel, and it has been a focus in previous episodes. Love lies at the core of Christian faith. However, I invite you to reflect on whether your image of God is one that is easy to love. Many identify as Christians out of a desire for salvation yet seeking salvation and loving God are n…
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155. Infertility and Unexpected Fruit of Marriage With Mary Bruno
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59:50In today's episode we sit down and chat with Mary Bruno. We are so happy you are here to join us to hear her testimony and witness! Let's jump in The intimate experiences with suffering and joy Mary shares inspired her to write two books! You can learn more about Missing Pieces: Female Perspectives on Sex for Catholic Women and Holding Space for Jo…
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Jn 13-31-33a-34-35, May 18-25 How to increase our ability to love
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13:02Send us a text Jesus’ call to love is not easy, people are so afraid of being taken advantage of or they do not feel love for the person. Is Jesus calling his followers to something they cannot achieve? Are people who are loving more vulnerable to being taken advantage of? Some people act as if they have a finite amount of love to give and so don’t…
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154. From Lust to Love: Resurrected Marriage Series Part 3
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Jn 10-27-30, May 11-25 Are there shepherds amongst us?
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8:06Send us a text Jesus portrays shepherds as protectors and guides for the sheep. Likely they served as metaphors of God’s protective and guiding nature. I wonder if there is more here. Perhaps the shepherd has a role to play in our faith. We don’t see many shepherds in most western towns and cities. When I think of shepherds, I think of individuals …
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153. From Fruit to Root: Resurrected Marriage Series Part 2
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46:02Welcome to part 2 of our new series Resurrected Marriage! In today's episode, we talk about how grace can allow us to move from tackling the bad fruit in our marriage to tackling the bad roots in our marriage. We're so happy you're here with us for this let's jump in! Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Order LOVEMAKING! - U…
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All parts are welcome. Mentoring the whole self with Shawn van der Linden
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51:55Shawn van der Linden has a background in clinical mental health counselling as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, practising in Australia. Starting out his working life as a qualified carpenter, Shawn subsequently discerned consecrated life with the Missionaries of God’s Love (MGLs), which involved intensive years of spiritual formation and…
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Jn 21-1-19 May 4-25 Leadership, Christian style
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7:28Send us a text This teaching on leadership must have been revolutionary to the first listeners to this teaching. Jesus addresses this in Mark 10:42-45, as Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Ins…
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152. From Grit To Grace: Resurrected Marriage Series Part 1
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45:59Welcome to part 1 of our new series Resurrected Marriage! In today's episode, we talk about how we can live a in the resurrection by moving from relying on grit to relying on grace. We're so happy you're here with us for this let's jump in! Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Order LOVEMAKING! - Use code LOVE10 Our other boo…
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Jn 20:19-31 Apr 27-25 How do we live Christian Peace?
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9:21Send us a text Peace is not just an absence of conflict. Lasting peace needs justice. There are also several levels of peace. There is peace between countries, communities, families and ultimately our own internal peace. Most of us are not in a position to directly impact peace between countries but we can work for peace within our communities, our…
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Jn 20:1-9 Apr 20-25 Jesus is risen in an adult Easter
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8:02Send us a text This Gospel is one of the early resurrection stories. We read about Mary of Magdala going to the tomb, knowing that she would not likely be able to go into the tomb because it would be blocked by a huge stone; but she went anyway. She gets to the empty tomb and understandably believes the body has been taken away. Later she would rec…
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151. Lenten Series Part 5: Stewardship of your Time
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Luke 22-14-23,56 Apr 13-25 Where is divine support for our struggles?
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9:13Send us a text This Gospel is an account of the last meal Jesus had with his disciples. The meal is better known as the last supper. Soon Jesus' earthly mission will be over. The disciples do not realize yet that this evening is going to take a very different turn. I wonder what Jesus was feeling. We read that he was in agony in the garden but what…
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Back again with my friend and life coach Peter Prochacka, we talk about how to build healthy relationships in a world that has forgotten the importance of the roles of men and women in society. Through the archetypes of men and women spoken about in the scriptures, we talk about how to overcome evil, and build relationships formed by first building…
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150. Lenten Series Part 4: Striving for Poverty in Spirit and Faithful Stewardship
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38:38In today's episode, we talk about the next two chapters in the Lenten devotional we've been working through. It leads us to some deeper and honest conversation about areas of life that we need to increase in trust of God the Father. Let's jump in! Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Order LOVEMAKING! - Use code LOVE10 Read a…
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John 8: 1-11 Apr 6-25 The story of the woman caught in adultery teaches us about self-reflection
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8:23Send us a text Today’s Gospel is a teaching, Gospel. Its also unusual. In most instances the person seeks out Jesus or recognizes him before asking for something. I suspect the woman in this story wanted to be anywhere else but there. She was not only embarrassed but terrified. Without Jesus’ intervention she faced a painful death. She has a brief …
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