In this episode, the dogs hear Rob’s hot take on 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (4:35). They all discuss the importance of choosing to engage with reality (11:48), especially when it can be tempting to “shirk” off the present moment (34:30).
Quotes:“I am not alone. It’s not just on me to create the meaning of my life. This is not all there is.” (Connor, 23:10)
“Jesus seems to rectify and provide a lived reality that you don’t have to rebel against everything in order to fully actualize your humanity.” (Mike, 25:10)
“She (St. Therese) only wants reality and what her human limits allow. She has no problem being limited by her humanity.” (Rob, 26:50)
“It’s impossible for Jesus to will useless suffering.” (Connor quoting St. Therese, 28:50)
“God is out there, in the desert with you.” (Connor, 31:30)
“We’re not at the promised land yet, but we are there, in those moments of Kiaros.” (Connor, 32:51)
“What gives me life is living within Christ and then responding to the reality with Him that’s in front of me.” (Connor, 40:40)
“Part of what’s been great about life is that it’s not what I expected.” (Connor, 41:20)
Media Mentions:* Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People * Fr. Brett Brannen’s To Save a Thousand Souls: A Guide for Discerning a Vocation to Diocesan Priesthood * Donald Trump and Tony Schwartz’s Trump: The Art of the Deal * Fr. Rob Johnson’s articles for Word on Fire * Fr. Michael Metz’s articles for Word on Fire * Fr. Connor Danstrom’s articles for Word on Fire * Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning * Jean Corbon’s The Wellspring of Worship * C.S. Lewis’ The Silver Chair * Megan Ulrich’s Untitled * Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina
References:* Jordan B. Peterson * Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) * St. Therese of Lisieux * Konstantin Levin * Rev. Daniel S. Siwek (homiletics)
Bromides:“The youth are the future.”
“We’re building tomorrow’s church, today.”
“Senior citizens are our past.”
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