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June 2, 2025 85 mins

This episode examines faith, tradition, and personal beliefs, touching on Catholic Church politics, identity, secular influences, and leadership. It also explores community in recovery, social sciences’ impact on faith, relationships, addiction, and the role of suffering in growth.



00:00 – Restoring Faith: A Personal Journey
03:06 – The Complexity of Religion and Personal Beliefs
06:10 – Navigating Relationships and Shared Beliefs
09:04 – Insights from the Conclave: Politics and Faith
11:59 – The Evolution of Human Identity and Faith
15:00 – Understanding Anger and Spiritual Growth
18:06 – The Role of Tradition in Modern Faith
21:08 – The Influence of Personal Experience on Beliefs
23:50 – The Future of the Church: Leadership and Direction
30:56 – The Conclave Experience
32:34 – Understanding the Role of Cardinals
34:45 – Shifts in Catholic Demographics
37:11 – The Influence of Secular Culture
39:21 – The Role of Social Sciences in Religion
42:07 – The Importance of Community in Recovery
44:03 – Critique of Social Sciences
46:18 – Daily Practices of Faith
47:34 – The Loss of God in Society
50:30 – Belief Systems in Modern Culture
52:10 – The Human Side of Jesus in Media
57:20 – Exploring Manliness in Portrayals of Jesus
58:44 – The Joy of Rediscovering Faith
01:02:20 – The Role of Suffering in Personal Growth
01:04:38 – Addiction and the Culture of Avoidance
01:08:19 – The Dynamics of Modern Relationships
01:10:01 – The Nature of Commitment in Marriage
01:12:11 – The Importance of Spiritual Foundations
01:16:52 – Gratitude and Dependency in Life
01:19:01 – Navigating Authority and Leadership in the Church

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