Foolish Wisdom – Cradio: Recent Episodes
Bernard Toutounji
Bernard Toutounji comments on apparition claims in recent times, and whether such apparitions are essential to the Catholic faith.
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Bernard Toutounji gives ten tips to beat the addiction to pornography.
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Bernard Toutounji explains explains the benefits and drawbacks of social media that he learned from his Facebook holiday.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom Bernard looks at why the Church is so outspoken on issues such as contraception, IVF, and homosexuality...
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Did you know that there are 22 Catholic Churches apart from the Roman Catholic Church, all in communion with the successor of Peter? Bernard Toutounji explains in this edition of Foolish Wisdom.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard provides an overview of the four temperaments, and how they can help us appreciate and relate to others better.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on the greatly underestimated role of the home-maker
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As the Christmas Season rolls around Bernard reflects on a valuable lesson he learned from his wife and her carefully crafted Christmas wish lists.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard looks at the moral background of homosexuality and incest.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard explains why it's important to reject the popular tendency to tie up sexual orientation with the identity of an individual.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard identifies four major philosophies defining how modern man understands himself and others.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard Toutounji explains why Pope Francis marrying cohabiting couples is nothing groundbreaking, and no sign of change to Church teaching.
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Is it any wonder that a society that seemingly approves of marital infidelity would oppose a congress aimed at strengthening the family? Bernard reflects on some recent events that highlight the sad state of our culture...
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Bernard explains why a nation's happiness can be measured in terms of the health of its relationships.
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Could our constant reliance on Google be depriving us of something much more important than raw information?
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Every major city has their street preachers with their pamphlets and placards warning sinners that Hell is real and judgement is coming. In this edition of Foolish Wisdom Bernard shares why he believes they give Christianity a bad name.
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In our modern culture it's easy to believe that pornography is just a 'harmless pass-time' or even a 'helpful relationship aid' - but is it possible that like the frog in the pot of water, our pornographic culture is slowly boiling us to death?
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With 1.5 million smartphones in the world there are more photos being taken than ever before. But are we missing the most important moments of life because we're too busy trying to capture a digital record?
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While Rolf Harris' accolades are stripped away and his artworks are taken down from gallery walls, Bernard Toutounji asks the question: does a man's crimes cancel out all the good he has done?
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In reflecting on the tragic death of Australian celebrity Charlotte Dawson, Bernard looks at the culture that is working to undermine the great gift of life.
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Bernard reflects on a common misunderstanding of how religion ought to be expressed in this edition Foolish Wisdom.
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There has been a lot of time spent arguing on the basis that men and women should be equal, but is it, by definition, even possible?
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If the Church is so pro-life and pro-family, why would it have an objection to IVF? Bernard Toutounji explores this question in his recent edition of Foolish Wisdom.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard busts the myth of overpopulation.
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The Church is often criticised for its priceless art, ornate vessels and grand cathedrals - wouldn't it be more 'Christian' to sell them and give the money to the poor? Bernard provides his response...
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard explains Catholic teaching on Heaven and Hell.
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Why do so many baptised Catholics become Protestant? Does it matter, one way or the other? Bernard reflects one of the key challenges in the Church today...
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard shares why childcare is not the ideal place for children...
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reminds us of what this Lenten Season is about.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on why the issue of material cooperation in evil may not be so black and white.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on why we shouldn't be spending our weekdays waiting for Friday afternoon.
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Is our understanding of right and wrong dependent on whether or not we believe in God, or should it be? Bernard Toutounji reflects...
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Bernard reflects on the type of forgiveness Christ calls us to in this edition of Foolish Wisdom.
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Some idle chit-chat about a celebrity mutual friend might seem harmless, but is it more dangerous than we think?
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Bernard reflects on why secular society should embrace the Sacrament of Confession, and why challenging the seal of confession is counter-productive.
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Bernard reflects on his experience of preparing for his wedding, and the pitfalls of the booming wedding industry and an overly-feminised, 'princess for a day' model of wedding planning.
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What does our clothing communicate about who we are, or how we want others to view us? Bernard reflects on the importance of modesty in this edition of Foolish Wisdom.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard contrasts American psychologist Jesse Bering's 'anything goes' understanding of sexual morality with the Church's understanding of grace and human dignity.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on what we have to gain from a deepened appreciation of the reality of death.
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The Christmas Season is a joyful time for many of us, but for those on the outskirts of society and those who are far from loved ones it can be a time of deep sadness.
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New Years Eve is just around the corner, and that means cities allover the world are forking out millions for extravagant fireworks displays. Could that money be put to better use?
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom Bernard reflects why Christmas, far from being a season for children, requires a mature faith.
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As the Christmas Season rolls around Bernard reflects on a valuable lesson he learned from his wife and her carefully crafted Christmas wish lists.
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The legalisation of same-sex marriage is often presented as the last hurdle in the battle to end discrimination - but is discrimination always a bad thing?
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There are always going to people in our lives who seem like a burden and make us a little uncomfortable just by being around... so what are we to do?
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Bernard reflects on why, for baptised Catholics, not all weddings are marriages.
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Bernard reflects on why truth cannot be decided by popular vote.
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What would you say if you were told your tax dollars were contributing to the destruction of the family in impoverished countries?
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We would like to think our country is serious about protecting women, but can we say this in a society where prostitution is legal and commitment-free sex is the norm?
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on 'jewel' of celibacy and the harm caused by priestly infidelity.
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What ever happened to the family meal? In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard looks at why forgoing the family meal could cost as more than we realise.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on the four qualities of the love the human person longs for...
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With 75% of couples now moving in together before getting married, cohabitation may seem like the logical 'next step' after you've been dating someone for a while. In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard shares why this isn't the best idea...
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With the proliferation of smart phones it seems as though our lives are increasingly being overtaken by games. In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on how filling up every spare moment with electronic distractions can do more harm than good.
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Multiple degrees, the career, marriage and 2.5 kids: is it fair to expect women to 'have it all'? In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on why pushing women to excel in the same fields as men is not true feminism.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on the connection between Christ's total gift of self on the cross and the mutual gift of self that takes place in marriage.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard shares why he has a personal objection to wedding gift registries.
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As Catholics we believe that free will has been given to us by God; but if we are 'forced' to do the right thing, are we really free? In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on the nature of freedom.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard explores why science and religion can never truly be at odds.
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At the end of 2011, Australian workers had stock-piled 129.6 million days of annual leave. It's good to have a strong work ethic, but are we spending enough time with our families?
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It's easy to despair or become disheartened when others let us down, particularly when it is those we look up to as leaders who disappoint us. In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on how we are to respond to these circumstances.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard provides an overview of Blessed John Paul II's Theology of the Body and what it lends to the Christian understanding of love, sex and marriage.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard shares his insights on the importance of practicing prudence in a dating relationship.
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Yes, suffering is a part of life, but does it have any meaning to it? In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on what Christ has revealed to us about suffering in inviting us to take up our crosses.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on our society's tendency to block out the reality of abortion and the suffering it brings about.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard shares his views on how employment ought to reflect the dignity of man.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on why matters of morality can't be voted on.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on the necessary (albeit difficult) task of learning to trust in God's will and rely on His grace.
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In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard explains why the Church does not recognise divorce, and why it would undermine the very definition of marriage to do so.
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We all have those people in our lives who we tend to clash with, who seem to want to make life difficult for us, or who inadvertently drive us up the wall. In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reminds us of the fool-proof response: love.
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With Australia's birthrate currently at 1.9, Bernard reflects on the pitfalls of the contraceptive pill and the tendency to view big families as an 'inconvenience'.
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Bernard shares his thoughts on the tendency of many people to dismiss piracy as a victimless crime.
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Bernard reflects on the tendency of this generation to require immediate gratification and constant entertainment at the expense of the ability to persevere and commit.
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Bernard discusses his view on the Australian Government's action against smoking, but for 'safe' sex.
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Bernard discusses the popular 'pick and choose' approach to faith and how Christ Himself has contradicted it.
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Bucks Parties: an opportunity for men to step up. Bernard discusses the popular tradition of bucks parties and how they can prove counter-productive to marriage preparation.
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