Living Fullness

In this episode, Stina and Padre recap their year, the difficulties, the trials and the graces received and reveal their word of the year and how that played out. Timestamps: 00:00 – 01:10 = Introduction and Context (Christmas and New Year). 01:11 – 04:00 = Sharing Christmas Traditions and Celebrations. 04:01 – 07:15 = Reflecting on Last Year’s Christmas and Its Challenge

Join Stina and Padre as they dive into the wisdom of living in the present, inspired by the words of Mother Teresa: “Each moment is all we need, not more.” Timestamps: 00:00 – 01:20 = Introduction and Overview (Living in the Moment).01:21 – 04:30 = The Cultural Shift: From YOLO to Authentic Presence.04:31 – 08:00 = The Danger of Losing the Moment While Capturing It.

In this episode, Stina and Padre tackle the challenging notion of “God gives his hardest battles to his toughest soldiers.” They explore the complexities of suffering and what it truly means to carry our crosses. Timestamps:00:00 – 01:20 = Introduction and Context (Exploring the Popular Quote).01:21 – 05:00 = Initial Reactions to the Quote and Its Sentiment.05:01 – 08:

In this thought-provoking episode, Stina and Padre delve into the delicate balance between selflessness and people-pleasing. Timestamps: 00:00 – 01:15 = Introduction and Overview (Selflessness vs. People Pleasing).01:16 – 03:50 = Defining Selflessness and People Pleasing.03:51 – 07:00 = The Core Difference: Intention and Identity.07:01 – 10:15 = Biblical Insights: Jesus�

We discuss three key themes on the journey to peace and virtue - on compassionate presence in others’ suffering, balancing patience with expectations, and why we shouldn’t rush our growth in virtue. Timestamps: 00:00 – 01:15 = Introduction and Overview of Part 3.01:16 – 04:00 = Compassion vs. Losing Peace Over Another’s Suffering.04:01 – 07:15 = The Importance of Stay

Stina and Padre unpack the link between trust, surrender, and true inner peace. They explore how fear and self-reliance keep us restless and why true peace comes from trusting God’s providence. Timestamps: 00:00 – 01:10 = Introduction and Context (Overview of Part 2).01:11 – 04:20 = Addressing Fear and Restlessness as Obstacles to Peace.04:21 – 07:40 = Misplaced Relian

Stina and Padre dive into another book study with Fr Jacques Philippe: 'Searching for and Maintaining Peace', exploring what it really means to find inner calm in a chaotic world. Timestamps: 00:00 – 01:20 = Introduction and Overview of Book Study.01:21 – 04:00 = Book Structure and Key Themes of Part 1.04:01 – 07:15 = Importance of Interior Peace in Christian Life.07:16 –

In this episode Stina and Padre dive into the virtue of generosity, as a fruit of the spirit how it stems from justice and exploring how it reflects God's character and how we can cultivate it in our daily lives. Timestamps: 00:00 – 01:10 = Introduction and Context (Generosity as a Fruit of the Spirit).01:11 – 03:30 = Gifts vs. Fruits of the Spirit and Their Role in Virtue Fo

Stina and Padre explore the difference between yoga and stretching, shedding light on why yoga, as a spiritual practice, and other spiritual practices and items are incompatible with Christian beliefs. Timestamps: 00:00 – 05:21 = Introduction and Context (Overview of Modesty).05:22 – 07:42 = Misunderstandings and Extremes in Modesty.07:43 – 11:50 = Scriptural Insights on Mo

In this episode Stina and Padre delve into the topic of pre-nuptial agreements (prenups) and how they align (or don’t) with the Christian understanding of marriage. They explore the reasons why couples may consider a prenup, the spiritual implications, and what the Church teaches about marriage as a lifelong covenant. Timestamps: 00:00 – 05:21 = Introduction and Context (Over