This week, we have Father Ben joining the show. He joined the Dominicans in the Summer of 2014 and spent seven years in formation for the Dominicans in Denver, St. Louis, and was at St. Paul's for his pastoral year in 2017-2018. After being ordained in 2021, he spent three years as a parochial vicar at St. Tom's in West Lafayette, the campus ministry for Purdue University. He has since relocated to Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, where he currently resides.
Ben and I have a friendship that goes back to college. From those days to now, our relatioinship has been built on seeking truth and expanding our thoughts through faith. I have enjoyed watching Father Ben take his faith to the highest degree over the years and be a resource for many.
This conversation is a peek into the experiences we've had and spaces we've shared. I've leaned heavily on Ben throughout my adult life for understanding and comprehension of the Bible. I feel as though this meeting only scratches the surface of where we may go in the future. For now, this is our first recorded conversation, which I feel you will enjoy!
One love.
Harvey Martin
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Conversation
03:02 Understanding the Catholic Church and Religious Orders
06:01 The Role of Saints in Shaping Faith
08:57 The Historical Context of the Church's Development
11:55 The Evolution of Church Doctrine
14:49 The Nature of Truth in Faith
17:56 Debates and Changes in Religious Beliefs
20:58 The Impact of Historical Councils on Christianity
24:03 Surrender and Spiritual Growth
31:35 Navigating Spiritual Growth and Material Success
33:04 The Journey of Surrender and Identity
35:02 Struggles with Health and Identity
41:09 Understanding Suffering Through Faith
46:52 Balancing Authority and Humanity
51:22 Defining God: Existence and Personal Relationship
56:21 The Role of Suffering in Human Experience
01:03:15 Love, Evil, and the Search for Healing
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