Many people get stuck in discernment because fear can disguise itself as prudence. In this episode, Catholic therapist Adam Cross is joined by Emmaus Townsend to explore how faith and therapy together can bring clarity and peace when choosing a vocation. Drawing from Catholic tradition and clinical insight, they share practical ways to hear God, calm anxiety, and move forward with confidence.
Topics covered:
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Fear vs prudence, how anxiety can sound holy and how to test the fruit, peace or pressure.
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Consolation and desolation, simple checks and common mistakes in discernment.
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Scrupulosity and overchecking, why they derail decisions and what to do instead.
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Discernment rhythms, prayer, silence, Scripture, sacraments, and spiritual direction.
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When to wait and when to act, practical steps to decide with peace.
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Vocations in real life, marriage, priesthood, religious life, and single life.
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Listening to your body and nervous system to steady worry and make a clear choice.
Tune in for a hopeful conversation on faith, psychology, and the path from paralysis to peace in vocation decisions.
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