This Whole Life

Nov 11 2024 62 ep. 53 mins 13
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How does our mental health relate to our faith? How can we become whole while living in a broken world? Every day, we all strive to encounter God amidst the challenges of balancing faith and family, work and leisure, our sense of self and complicated relationships. Pat & Kenna Millea bring joy, hope, and wisdom to those who believe there *is* a connection between holiness and happiness. Kenna is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist; Pat served for 15 years as a youth minister; together they have 7 children and a perfectly imperfect marriage. From their education and experience, they share tools, resources, interviews, and stories that point the way to sanity and sanctity. (Music: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.)

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Ep60 How To Create A Habit

Nov 11 2024 46 mins  
“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew.” ~ St. Francis de SalesWhy are my habits so hard to change?Why do I keep doing the things I don't want to do?How do I build a new habit and get rid of others?In Episode 60, Ken

Ep59 The Temperament God Gave You w/ Art & Laraine Bennett

Oct 28 2024 72 mins  
"But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me has not been in vain."~ 1 Corinthians 15:10Why do I react the way that I do?How much of my personality can I change?How does my temperament impact my relationships, my work, and my faith?Join Kenna and Pat as they dive into the fascinating world of temperaments with Art and Laraine Bennett, renowned authors of "The Te

Ep58 What's Your Story? w/ Fr. Angelus Montgomery, CFR

Oct 14 2024 60 mins  
“Return home and recount what God has done for you.”~ Luke 8:39Where has the Lord been most clearly present in the story of your life?Is my story really worth telling?What good would it do to share my story with someone else? In this heartfelt and enriching episode of "This Whole Life," hosts Kenna and Pat Millea engage in a profound conversation with Fr. Angelus Montgomery, th

Ep57 Faith & Flourishing in the LGBT+ Experience w/ Shannon Ochoa

Sep 30 2024 64 mins  
“Come see a man who told me everything I have done. Could he possibly be the Messiah?”~ John 4:29Is there a place in the Church for people with an LGBT+ experience?Does God have a joyful plan for people living with same-sex attraction?How can Christians love all people and uphold the teachings of the Church? Pat Millea engages in a profound conversation with Shannon Ochoa, co-f

Ep56 Therapy, Spiritual Direction or Confession? w/ Fr. Nathan LaLiberte

Sep 16 2024 57 mins  
"But woe to the solitary person! If that one should fall, there is no other to help."~ Ecclesiastes 4:10How do I know if I need therapy or spiritual direction?Why doesn't my pastor offer more counsel in confession?Do I need to talk to a priest or a therapist - or both?In episode 56, Kenna welcomes Fr. Nathan LaLiberte to delve into the nuanced interplay between confession, therapy,

Ep55 Addiction & Recovery w/ Scott Weeman

Sep 02 2024 63 mins  
"So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed."~ John 8:36Is there hope for people who are stuck in addiction?Is healing really possible for everyone?If God really knows what I've done, how could he forgive me?In episode 55 of "This Whole Life," Pat engages in a profound conversation with guest Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic In Recovery. Scott shares his personal journe

Ep54 Thriving Through Transition

Aug 18 2024 58 mins  
"There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens."~ Ecclesiastes 3:1Change is hard. Yet, it's something that every person experiences on a daily basis. How can something so universal be so difficult for us?In this episode of This Whole Life, Pat and Kenna dive into the challenges surrounding life changes and transitions. So many clients brin

Ep53 How Women Heal from Sexual Sin w/ Rachael Killackey

Aug 03 2024 55 mins  
"There is a God close to us who calls us by name and says: 'Rise, cease your tears, because I have come to free you!'"~ Pope FrancisPornography, masturbation, sexual sin, and sexual addiction are not only problems for men.In Episode 53, Kenna and guest Rachael Killackey confront the sensitive yet crucial topic of sexual sin and addiction among women through the lens of faith and me

Ep52 Surviving Family Trips

Jul 20 2024 61 mins  
"In your journey as a family, you share so many beautiful moments: meals, rest, housework, leisure, prayer, trips and pilgrimages, and times of mutual support…"~ Pope Francis, Letter to Families, February 2014Do you feel like you need a vacation to recover from your vacation?Have you spent time and money on trips that leave you feeling disappointed & frustrated?Do you have ni

Ep51 Holy Friendship w/ Fr. Luke Marquard

Jul 06 2024 64 mins  
"I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father."~ John 15:15Friendship is one of the highest experiences of human life, but it can also be the source of some of our greatest pains and struggles. Why do we desire deep and abiding friendship? Are all friend