Healing, Discipleship and the Heart w/ John Eldredge
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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by John Eldredge, president of , to discuss what authentic discipleship looks like in a distracted digital age. They explore the subtle ways constant connectivity and information overload can erode our spiritual focus, hinder intimacy with God, and ultimately fragment our souls. John also shares stories and insights from his own journey, highlights how unchecked busyness can mask deeper wounds or spiritual emptiness, and encourages listeners, with practical advice, to seek genuine communion with Jesus for true restoration. Key Points: A true disciple...
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Forgiveness and Spiritual Renewal w/ Fr. John Horn
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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. John Horn, co-founder of the (IPF). Fr. Horn shares details behind how IPF was founded, the significance of St. Ignatius' spiritual exercises in priestly formation, and the beauty of how formation has evolved within the Church. They also discuss the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the importance of addressing the roots of sin, and the heart-level transformation that occurs when we bring our fears to the Lord. Key Points: The Institute for Priesthood Formation was founded to address the need for spiritual formation Confession can become more...
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Healing from Abuse within the Church w/ Teresa Pitt Green
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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Teresa Pitt Green, co-founder of , a ministry dedicated to “facilitating healing dialogue among those wounded by abuse in the Roman Catholic Church.” Teresa shares her own story of healing from abuse, the challenges she experienced, and what she learned along the way. She also shares practical advice to help priests approach conversations with survivors, common mistakes to avoid, and insights into the complexity of what it’s like to heal from abuse. Ultimately, it is Jesus who heals, and He can use whatever we have to offer to bring about restoration...
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Restoring the Hearts of Priests w/ Matt Rudolph
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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Matt Rudolph, co-founder of which is a ministry for priests. Matt dives into the challenges faced by priests today including a need for community, support in embracing imperfections, and formation that emphasizes personal healing. They also share their visions for a more integrated approach to the priesthood that fosters true spiritual fatherhood. Matt ends the episode by sharing how Chrism supports priests in becoming happy, healthy, and holy in their vocations. Key Points: Many priests experience loneliness and isolation in their ministry...
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Healing Within a Parish Community
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This week, Jake and Bob share ideas on how to foster a healthy parish community. They not only reflect on the challenges of developing true community within a parish but also ponder how healthy parish life revolves around our personal healing and freedom. Through the use of multiple personal examples, Jake and Bob also explore the importance of the Sacraments, the role of forgiveness, and how love and fear bonds affect our relationships with God and those around us. Key Points: Building community in small groups and then coming together for Mass on Sunday is one way to begin fostering...
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Intergenerational Healing
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This week, Jake and Bob discuss intergenerational healing, taking into account recent pastoral advice from Bishops around the world. Intergenerational healing involves understanding how wounds and sins from previous generations can affect individuals in the present. Jake and Bob not only reflect on the Bishops’ letters, which express concern regarding the practice of intergenerational healing, but also share personal experiences of miraculous healings that occurred after addressing generational issues in prayer. Key Points: The Church teaches that while individuals are not guilty for...
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Psychiatry & Personality w/ Dr. Christin McIntyre
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This week, Jake and Bob welcome back Dr. Christin McIntyre, a Thomistic psychiatrist, to discuss the concept of personality disorders. They begin by defining what a personality disorder is and explore how modern culture and social norms can influence and twist this definition. Then, they discuss the interplay between inherited traits, early life experiences, and individual choices in shaping one’s personality. Through the analogy of a sailboat, Dr. Christin also shares how the intellect, will, and emotions are all interconnected and why navigating the waters of healing not only involves the...
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Forgiveness & Transformation
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This week, Jake and Bob return to an important topic: the healing power of forgiveness. Both Jake and Bob have encountered forgiveness and mercy in their healing journeys and share personal stories about receiving forgiveness and forgiving others. They also discuss why forgiving and forgetting is not possible, how to know if you’ve truly forgiven someone, and how our memories are transformed through the process of forgiveness. Key Points: Forgiveness is essential for healing and spiritual growth Trust is often lost in areas where we have been wounded Fear often surrounds these...
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How Change Occurs (Part 2)
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This week, Jake and Bob continue their conversation and focus on the primary mechanisms of our human nature when it comes to change. We are a composite of body, soul, and spirit, but many times we isolate change and healing to only one part of our nature. While this can lead to some change, when integrated on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level we can experience greater progress. Jake and Bob discuss incremental vs transformational change, how the Sacraments pour out grace into our lives, and share stories of experiencing change in their lives. Key Points: If you want to take...
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How Change Occurs (Part 1)
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This week, Jake and Bob explore the complex process of personal change, what change requires, and why change can seem out of reach. In today’s culture of near instant gratification, it’s easy to think change should and will come about quickly and without much effort. While God can and does work many miracles, the reality is, change takes time, effort, and a lot of grace. Jake and Bob have experienced this in their lives, understand the struggle, and share their GIVE framework as a guide to help you navigate the beautiful and yet painful waters of change. Key Points: Change requires...
info_outlineThis week, Jake and Bob are joined by Duane and Carrie Daunt to discuss what living out our identity of father or mother can look like as a biological parent. Duane and Carrie share the challenges and joys of parenting a large family and the role sacrifice plays in creating a strong and loving home. They also talk about how their own woundedness has impacted their parenting journey, the role of community, and what to do when spouses disagree.
Key Points:
- Duane’s sacrifice and willingness to put the needs of his family above his own is an essential aspect of creating a loving home.
- Community and mentorship play a crucial role in raising children and passing on the faith.
- Parenting a large family comes with unique challenges but also brings great joy and fulfillment.
- Our own woundedness and past experiences can impact our parenting journeys. It is important to seek healing and restoration in those areas.
- We are human and will make mistakes. Seeking to reconcile with your children afterwards is important for healing and repair.
The Pillars of Duane and Carrie’s Parenting Style:
- Be conscious of the parenting you received growing up and how that has affected you
- The husband sacrificing creates the foundation of a loving home
- Both spouses should have vision and alignment
- Support from the community is necessary
- The Catholic faith is the centerpiece of life
- Do what it takes to be involved in your children’s lives
- You may never see the fruit of your parenting efforts, but that doesn’t matter
- Be open to feedback
- Be Holy Spirit led
- The messages your kids are hearing explicitly and implicitly matter and be attentive to them
- Pray for the Holy Spirit to fill your inadequacies as a parent
- Always attempt to repair
- Root your kids in the truth
Resources:
- Institute for Priestly Formation
- Duane and Carrie’s books:
- Beloved Daughter by Carrie Daunt
- Undone by Carrie Daunt
- Man Your Post by Duane and Carrie Daunt
- JPII Healing Center Retreats (specifically the Unveiled couples retreat and the Undone women’s retreat)
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