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This week, Jake and Bob discuss the subtle ways the enemy gains influence in our lives through the interpretations, judgements, and conclusions we draw in the ordinary moments of everyday life. They explore how these footholds can gradually become strongholds, why fear and shame often lie beneath our attempts to protect ourselves, and how distorted images of God shape the way we see the world. No matter where you may find footholds in your life, there is hope. Through simple acts of trust each day, we can learn to let God become our true stronghold.

Key Points:

• The enemy often gains influence through subtle interpretations in everyday life rather than obvious temptations.
• Strongholds are built through repeated agreements with lies, judgments, and false beliefs.
• Fear frequently lies underneath anger and drives many of our defensive reactions.
• Footholds become believable because they attach themselves to existing wounds and vulnerabilities.
• Pride convinces us that we fully understand another person's motives or God's actions.
• A lack of peace and the absence of the fruits of the Spirit can reveal areas of bondage.
• Confession is a powerful place to bring our agreements with lies and receive grace.
• Renouncing lies and proclaiming truth is a simple but effective daily practice to loosen the bonds of footholds.
• Lasting freedom grows through repeated, small acts of trust that allow God to become our true stronghold.

Resources:

• Healing Prayers and Renunciations Booklet

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:41 How the Enemy Gains A Foothold

10:07 Anger, Fear and Speaking Truth

14:45 Fear: Emotion vs Wound

24:44 Recognizing Strongholds in Daily Life

33:28 Breaking Agreements and Experiencing Freedom

42:35 The Power of Small Acts of Trust

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Andrew Laubacher, the Executive Director of Humanality, to explore how our digital world is reshaping our attention, attachments, and relationships. After stepping away from social media and smart phones to overcome addiction, Andrew realized that healing sometimes requires more than better habits, fasting, or more prayer—it requires recovering the way God created us to live and relate. Together, they discuss the false intimacy of online community, the loneliness epidemic, and why technology is never as neutral as we assume. Andrew also shares practical steps you can begin today to live intentionally with technology.

Key Points:

• Modern technology offers a false intimacy while leaving us increasingly isolated, lonely, and craving real in-person community.
• Human beings are biologically designed for face-to-face connection, not constant digital interaction.
• Technology is not neutral because every platform is intentionally designed to keep us using it.
• AI offers remarkable benefits but also presents significant dangers when it replaces authentic human relationships.
• Healing requires real encounter, attention, and attachment that technology can never fully provide.
• Many of today's mental health struggles exist alongside a broader crisis of addiction and overstimulation.
• Constant digital stimulation weakens our capacity for focus, presence, contemplation, and prayer. It also affects sleep, physical health, eyesight, and overall well-being.
• Living intentionally with technology allows people to recover creativity, purpose, authentic relationships, and a deeper encounter with God.

Resources:

• Humanality

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

06:49 How Technology Diminishes our Humanity

14:04 Artificial Community and False Intimacy

21:03 Can AI Heal Us?

31:10 The Tension of Virtual Communication

36:54 Attention, Attachment, and Addiction

52:33 Reclaiming Your Attention

57:07 Resources and Encouragement

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This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series on confession with Fr. John Horn and explore the root system behind two deadly sins: sloth (acedia) and lust. Through personal examples, they uncover the deeper attitudes, fears, and wounds that drive these struggles and keep us from intimacy with God. They also discuss how self- reliance, discouragement, and isolation can distort our desires and lead us away from the freedom God offers us through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Key Points:

• Virtue grows when our desires are reordered toward God through love rather than fear.
• Sloth, or acedia, is often misunderstood as just laziness. It can also manifest as overactivity, restlessness, and self-reliance.
• Discouragement is frequently rooted in the belief that we must transform ourselves without God's help.
• The remedy for acedia begins with surrendering control and accepting poverty of spirit.
• Lust reflects a deeper attempt to satisfy desires apart from God.
• Shame, hopelessness, and a lack of purpose often lie beneath struggles with lust.
• Confession becomes more fruitful when we bring our underlying attitudes and beliefs rather than only our behaviors.
• The Sacrament of Reconciliation restores communion with God, ourselves, the Church, and others.
• Freedom grows as we learn to receive the Father's delight and stop holding our sins and weaknesses against ourselves.

Resources:

• Institute for Priestly Formation
• Confession Fourfold

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:26 The Goal is Not the Removal of Sin

10:57 What is Sloth (Acedia)?

18:40 Personal Examples of Acedia

27:19 Emotion is Not A Sin

38:15 What is Lust?

44:14 A Lack of Hope

65:45 Resources

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. John Horn, co-founder of the Institute for Priestly Formation, to continue their series on confession. They explore how the sin of pride often hides beneath the surface of our spiritual lives and can even affect the way we approach the Sacrament of Reconciliation itself. Using the parable of the Prodigal Son, they also uncover how fear, shame, and self-reliance can keep us from fully receiving the Father's love. At its core, Confession is an encounter with a Father who rejoices over His children and allowing our hearts to receive this love leads us toward deeper healing and freedom

Key Points:

• Zephaniah's image of God rejoicing and singing over His people reveals the Father's true posture toward repentant sinners.
• Many of us approach confession assuming God is disappointed in them rather than delighting in their return.
• St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that "whatever is received is received according to the mode of the receiver." Which means, the disposition of our hearts is connected with our ability to receive the Father's love.
• Self-condemnation and self-hatred can be hidden forms of pride rather than genuine humility.
• Many deeply rooted patterns of sin become so familiar that we mistake them for normal life instead of areas needing healing.
• The younger son's demand for his inheritance reflects a desire for God's gifts apart from relationship with God Himself.
• The younger son's return reveals how shame can continue to operate even after repentance begins.
• The Father's embrace, kiss, robe, ring, and feast demonstrate God's extravagant response to repentance.
• The older brother reveals a different form of pride expressed through resentment, self-righteousness, and comparison.
• Resentment often exposes deeper fears, wounds, and unmet desires hidden beneath the surface.
• Joy can be difficult to receive when we are attached to self-protection, control, or self-judgment.
• True healing involves uncovering and renouncing the lies that keep us from trusting God's love.
• The Holy Spirit restores our original beauty by healing the places where we have rejected ourselves and doubted God's love.

Resources:

• Institute for Priestly Formation
• Zephaniah 3:14-18

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:25 The Father Rejoices Over His Children

13:38 Disposition Changes Everything

22:42 Entering into the Prodigal Son Story

33:02 Shame and the Younger Son

39:14 The Father's Embrace and Mercy

43:33 The Older Brother's Hidden Pride

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. John Horn, co-founder of the Institute for Priestly Formation, to begin a series on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. They discuss the connection between our wounded image of God and sin, revealing how many of our repeated struggles are rooted in lies about our identity in the Father's love. Fr. John also shares how Confession can become more than just listing sins, why we should embrace our interior poverty, and the danger of scrupulosity.

Key Points:

• Unforgiveness is one of the greatest barriers to restoration.
• Many people remain trapped after confession because they continue holding unforgiveness toward themselves.
• God does not despise our wounds; He desires to love us directly within them.
• Much of habitual sin is driven by deeper lies and false beliefs about God, ourselves, and others.
• Spiritual poverty is the very place that attracts God's mercy.
• Confession becomes transformative when we examine not only the outward sin, but the beliefs underneath it.
• Our image of God is often shaped by early relational wounds and experiences with parents or authority figures.
• God is not reluctantly forgiving us; He rejoices over us and fights for our healing and freedom.

Resources:

• Institute for Priestly Formation
• Episode 131: Forgiveness and Spiritual Renewal w/ Fr. John Horn
• "....Not enough that the arrow has been extracted from the body, the wound, which it inflicted, must also be healed. So with regard to the soul. Not enough that the sin has been pardoned. The wound which it left must also be healed." (St. John Chrysostom)

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:21 Healing is Found Through Forgiveness

09:10 The Wound Left Behind by Sin

16:01 Why So Many Catholics Avoid Confession

24:29 Sin Begins with Unbelief

33:56 Scrupulosity and Self-Forgiveness

37:40 How Our Image of God Becomes Wounded

58:51 Practical Ways to Prepare for Confession

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This week, Jake and Bob talk about the two Sacraments of Healing, Reconciliation and the Anointing of the Sick, and what they reveal about Christ as the physician of both soul and body. They discuss how suffering itself can become healing, why not everyone who prays for healing is healed, and the role of forgiveness in both receiving and asking for healing. Healing ultimately is a restoration into wholeness and is found in communion with God. Jake and Bob end by sharing a few stories of miraculous healing as well as their experiences of receiving a quiet, yet strengthening grace.

Key Points:

• There are two Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation and the Anointing of the Sick.
• Jesus is the physician of both body and soul.
• Healing is an ongoing encounter with God's love.
• Forgiveness of sins and physical healing are deeply interconnected.
• Unforgiveness can act as a barrier that prevents deeper healing from taking place.
• Sin causes fragmentation, while forgiveness restores unity and openness to grace.
• The Sacrament of Reconciliation offers forgiveness and healing for the heart.
• The Anointing of the Sick offers grace for physical healing, spiritual strength, and preparation for death.
• Suffering becomes healing when it draws a person into deeper communion with God.
• Not everyone receives physical healing, and this remains a real and difficult mystery.

Resources:

• CCC 1421
• CCC 1503
• CCC 1508-1509

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:33 The Two Sacraments of Healing

06:16 Forgiveness as A Barrier or Gateway to Healing

12:30 The Healing Nature of Suffering

15:30 Stories of the Anointing of the Sick

25:39 Why Not Everyone is Healed

34:21 God's Grace is Sufficient

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This week, Jake and Bob discuss the framework and theology behind the JPII Healing Center's "Healing the Whole Person" retreat. They begin by exploring how Christ's wounded yet glorified body reveals the path of redemption for every human life. Then, they reflect on how healing is essential to Christianity, how purgatory is ultimately about healing the soul, and how grace restores integration to our whole being. All suffering can become redemptive when united to Christ and they invite you into a journey of becoming whole, ordered, and ready for communion with God.

Key Points:

• Healing is not a niche aspect of Christianity but an essential dimension of discipleship.
• Christ's resurrected wounds reveal that suffering can be transformed into glory.
• Every person is invited to become like Christ by allowing their wounds to be redeemed.
• True healing brings us into wholeness and communion, not just relief from pain.
• Purgatory is best understood as a final state of purification and healing.
• The purpose of all healing is to prepare us for communion with God.
• Sin causes disintegration within the human person and in relationships.
• The Trinity is the model of perfect communion.
• Human identity is fundamentally relational—we are made by, from, and for relationship.
• There are four primary relationships: with God, others, self, and creation.
• Emotional dysfunction often reveals areas of unhealed wounds.
• Disconnection between body and soul leads to fragmentation and relational breakdown.
• Technology can create the illusion of communion without its true depth.
• Authentic communion requires presence, embodiment, and vulnerability.
• Suffering becomes redemptive when it draws us into deeper trust and union with God.
• The ultimate goal of healing is to make us capable of the beatific vision—eternal communion with God.

Resources:

• The Incredulity of St. Thomas by Caravaggio
• Spe Salvi Paragraph 47
• CCC Paragraph 221

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:47 Christ's Redemptive Wounds

07:18 Healing is at the Heart of Christianity

16:58 We are Created for Wholeness and Communion

21:57 Honestly Examining your Relationships

27:05 The Disconnect Between Body and Soul

31:38 The Disintegration of Desire and Emotions

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This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series and welcome Paul George, founder of The Art of Living Ministry. They explore the interior journey of a man learning to face his wounds, surrender control, and become who God created him to be. Paul shares his personal story— from childhood wounds and self-sufficiency to finding healing through marriage, prayer, and mentorship. They also discuss how unresolved pain can shape a man's identity, how it affects his relationships, and why vulnerability is the doorway to intimacy and freedom.

Key Points:

• Paul's childhood experiences, especially his parents' divorce, deeply influenced his identity and relational patterns. He developed a strong sense of independence that later became a barrier to intimacy.
• Marriage exposes unresolved wounds and emotional barriers.
• Self-sufficiency often times is a mask that covers the inability to receive someone else's love.
• Growth begins with recognizing patterns in your life and asking God why they exist.
• Many men believe they will never change which leads to resignation and feeling stuck.
• It is important not to dwell on "what if's" or regrets about the past.
• Being vulnerable with your spouse and opening up about your wounds is an important step to deepening intimacy.
• Both spouses must learn to love each other's brokenness.
• A man must take responsibility for his growth rather than blaming others.
• Change doesn't erase the impact of past behavior on loved ones.
• A man's (and woman's) ultimate call is to love sacrificially, especially when it's difficult or unseen.

Resources:

• Paul's Website
• Paul's Ministry: The Art of Living
• The Paul George Show
• Paul's Books
  • Feast
  • Fierce
  • Rethink Happiness
  • Holy Grit
• Redeemed Men's Conference with the JPII Healing Center

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:03 Paul's Story & Early Wounds

10:55 Spiritual Fatherhood & Mentorship

12:30 Ministry Through Sports

14:00 Trapped in Regret & "What Ifs"

18:24 Learning to Trust God's Provision

27:54 The Power of Self-Awareness

40:43 Inviting Your Spouse into Wounds

53:02 Why Growth Requires Struggle

56:06 Paul's Ministry & Resources

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This week, Jake and Bob continue their series and welcome Devin Schadt, founder of the Fathers of St. Joseph, to explore the journey of becoming a man through suffering, healing, and self-giving love. Devin shares his powerful story of childhood wounds, addiction, and broken relationships, and how an unexpected encounter and a profound experience of God's mercy began to transform his life. They also discuss how unmet needs for affirmation can drive men toward the false promises of the world, how true identity is restored through relationship with God the Father, and the masculine call to sacrificial love.

Key Points:

• Wounds created in childhood can shape how we perceive our identity as adults.
• When we don't root our identity in the Father, we turn to the things of this world that will not fulfil the human heart: prestige, prominence, power, profit, possessions, and pleasure.
• Our sins often flow from unmet needs.
• Marriage exposes and refines the heart.
• Self-giving love within marriage and family life is true masculinity.
• Devin began to experience growth when he accepted his "littleness" instead of running from it.
• Our limitations allow God's strength to be revealed more clearly.
• Spiritual battles often begin with doubting the Father's love for us.
• It is important men know they belong to the Father and that they are beloved sons.

Resources:

• Devin's Ministry: Fathers of St. Joseph
• CUSTOS by Devin Schadt
• The Rule by Devin Schadt
• Fourplay by Devin Schadt - Coming Soon!
• The Catholic Gentleman Podcast

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:40 From Childhood Abuse to Finding Jesus

15:41 Discovering the Meaning of Self Giving Love

23:09 Acting Out of Pain and Embracing Our Littleness

32:49 Loving Without Expecting Anything in Return

41:13 Remedies for the Wounds Many Men Experience

49:01 The Fathers of St. Joseph

51:32 Resources

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This week, Jake and Bob welcome Dr. John Bishop, founder of FORGE, to continue their series on healing in men. John shares his perspective on why so many men today lack a clear picture of what it means to be a good man. He begins with the story of Adam, uncovering God's original design for masculinity—one rooted in work, responsibility, and the courage to engage in the world and the people entrusted to him. From there, he describes the wounds men experience from Adam's fall: fear, shame, and the tendency for men to withdraw, hide, or dominate rather than love. Yet, with Jesus Christ as a model, whose life and sacrifice reveal the true strength of a man, they reflect on how men can recover a living image of faithful, engaged, and restored masculinity.

Key Points:

• There is a widespread struggle to engage men in the life of the Church.
• A central problem facing men today is the lack of a clear and compelling picture of what it means to be a good man.
• Without strong masculine examples in families, churches, and schools, many men turn to cultural voices that offer distorted visions of masculinity.
• Adam is the first image of authentic masculinity and reveals a masculine inclination towards responsibility and stewardship.
• The Fall reveals a core masculine temptation: disengagement, as Adam remains passive when evil enters the garden.
• Fear and shame often drive men to withdraw emotionally or hide behind work, distractions, or performance.
• True masculinity requires engagement with both the external world and the interior life of relationships.
• Jesus Christ, the New Adam, reveals the ultimate image of masculinity through sacrificial love and radical trust in the Father.
• Fathers ultimately help their sons become men by guiding them toward the deeper truth that their identity is rooted in being beloved sons of God.

Resources:

• John's Ministry: Forge
• New Adam: God's Plan for Men by Dr. John Bishop

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

07:22 Seeing Our Identity as Son, Brother, Bridegroom, and Father

12:17 What's Going On with Men in Our Current Age?

25:07 Adam: The First Image of Masculinity

35:44 Engaging with the World as a Man

47:38 Learning to Trust the Creator of the Universe

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This week, Jake and Bob celebrate the 150th episode of Restore the Glory! They take a moment to reflect on the story of how the podcast came to be, new insights learned, and their hopes for the future. This episode is a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what God has done in not only their lives but also the lives of listeners.

Key Points:

• Jake and Bob express deep gratitude for God's evident presence and blessing throughout the life of the podcast.
• They share powerful testimonies from listeners, including marriages restored and lives changed through the podcast.
• The podcast has surpassed three million downloads, with many episodes reaching tens of thousands of listeners.
• The two most popular series are Anatomy of a Wound and Security, Maturity, and Purity
• A surprising "puzzle" they discuss is how some of their favorite episodes initially received fewer downloads than expected.
• Jake and Bob explain that their intention in difficult topics is always faithful dialogue rooted in Church teaching and charity. They also desire to remain docile to the Holy Spirit, committed to offering conversations that glorify God and foster authentic healing in the Church.

Resources:

• Virginia Satir Daily Temperature Reading
  • Appreciation
  • New Information
  • A Puzzle
  • A Complaint/Concern
  • Hopes and Dreams
• Anatomy of a Wound Series
• Security, Maturity, Purity Series
• The Life of Peter Series

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:15 Appreciation for the Podcast

10:04 New Information (Statistics!)

19:31 Puzzles We are Working Through

26:46 Complaints or Concerns About the Podcast

36:44 Our Hopes and Dreams for the Future

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This week, Jake and Bob welcome John Edwards, a fellow guy in the pew, to share his raw and redemptive journey from addiction and secrecy to finding his identity in God. From outward success and hidden cocaine use to the devastating loss of his mother, John reveals how grief, shame, and a longing for affirmation shaped his choices—and nearly destroyed his marriage and family. He opens up about the masks he wore, the lies he believed about God as a harsh judge, and the panic attacks that finally exposed the prison he was living in. With honesty and courage, John recounts the night he chose confession over isolation, and how mercy began to break through years of self-reliance and despair. If you've ever felt abandoned by God or buried under your own failures, this conversation is an invitation to bring your whole story into the light.

Key Points:

• The absence of emotional affirmation from John's father created a deep wound and a longing to feel seen.
• Addiction to drugs, alcohol, and pornography became a way to numb pain and pursue belonging and control.
• John describes living behind layers of "masks" to hide his addiction and shame from others.
• Marriage and fatherhood did not automatically heal John's wounds, and secrecy continued to damage family life.
• The death of John's mother shattered his emotional security and intensified his anger toward God.
• Fear of being exposed kept John trapped in lies and prevented him from asking for help.
• John's arrest and imprisonment brought total loss of control and the collapse of his false identities.
• In the jail cell, John experienced profound powerlessness and the end of his ability to hide.
• Surrendering control marked the moment when true freedom began.
• Jesus met John in his darkest place, revealing that He never abandoned him.
• Christ goes anywhere to restore broken hearts.

Resources:

• Just a Guy in the Pew
• John's Podcast: Just a Guy in the Pew Podcast
• Redeemed - A Men's Retreat (with the JPII Healing Center)
• Power Made Perfect by John Edwards - Coming Soon!

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

04:05 The Masculine Ache for Belonging

13:44 Wearing Masks and Chasing Connection and Power

21:22 Honoring Our Past Selves

23:10 Losing His Mother and God

30:03 Powerlessness and Rage

33:40 Resisting Comparison and Facing Your Story

38:40 John's Secret Comes Out and Meeting God in Jail

59:05 Resources

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This week, Jake and Bob reflect on a few topics that were discussed during a recent "Holy Desire" Priest's retreat with the JPII Healing Center. They discuss the connection between communion with God and the removal of pain, how woundedness redirects good desires, and why coping strategies are not usually virtuous. Jake and Bob also answer a few questions received from priests at the retreat, such as—Am I using wounds as an excuse for sin? What is the difference between soul ties and enmeshment? And should I share my wounds with my parents?

Key Points:

• Healing is best understood as an ongoing encounter with God's love that restores communion and is not simply the removal of pain.
• Pain relief can be a fruit of healing, but it should never become the primary goal over intimacy with God.
• Broken communion is the reason we experience pain.
• Wounds often lead us to develop maladaptive responses that we mistakenly elevate into "virtues."
• Holy desires naturally draw us toward love and communion with God and others.
• When wounds and vows press down on holy desires, those desires often emerge sideways as disordered desires.
• Disordered desires are not evil at their core but are distorted expressions of something originally good.
• Enmeshment reflects a lack of healthy differentiation and often develops within family systems.
• Soul ties are distorted bonds that form through sin, wounds, or misplaced dependency.
• Learning to recognize the good desire beneath another's behavior transforms how we relate to them.
• Love grows when we respond to a person's holy desire rather than reacting to their maladaptive behavior.
• Discernment, timing, and freedom of heart are essential when considering sharing one's wounds with parents.

Resources:

• Principles of Catholic Theology by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
• Holy Desire Workbook (In the dropdown menu select the "Workbook" as the type)
• Rick and Dick Hoyt Video
• Deadly Wounds and Holy Desires Chart

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

06:34 What does "I Experienced Healing" Mean?

13:40 Can the Way I Cope with a Wound Actually be a Virtue?

18:42 How are Disordered Desires Formed?

29:36 How Do I Find the Holy Desire Behind My Sin?

35:55 Am I Treating Woundedness as an Excuse for Sin?

42:54 What is the Difference Between a Soul Tie and Enmeshment?

51:07 Should I Share My Wounds with My Parents?

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This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series on deliverance and healing by welcoming Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB to the show. Together, they explore deliverance, not as a fixation on removing darkness, but as the ongoing work of living in the freedom of God's love. Fr. Boniface reframes spiritual warfare using the analogy of relationships and stories, and how our identities are shaped by our understanding of truth and love. They address common fears and misconceptions about spiritual warfare that have been fueled by culture and the practical role of prayer in helping us find the freedom Christ desires for us.

Key Points:

• Deliverance is fundamentally about freedom in God's love, not removing evil.
• Every person carries a story that deserves to be heard and healed.
• Evil spirits try to limit our story but God seeks to bring it to its fullness.
• Deliverance is an ongoing process, not a one-time event.
• True deliverance draws us deeper into the love story of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• Spiritual warfare is primarily a battle over truth, belief, and identity.
• Love has the power to loosen spiritual oppression and restore freedom.
• Prayer is most powerful when it is relational rather than formulaic.
• Belief is not merely intellectual—it is lived, embodied trust.

Resources:

• Fr. Boniface's Website

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:10 The Basics of Deliverance

08:58 Deliverance is the Process to Freedom

16:00 Our Fascination with the Spiritual World

24:01 The Subtle Movements Away from Good Lead to Disintegration

34:27 The Battle for Our Stories

43:46 Do Our Prayers Have Power?

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This week, Jake and Bob welcome Dr. Sean Tobin, author and psychologist, to explore the reality of spiritual warfare and deliverance ministry. Dr. Sean reframes deliverance not as a battle to fear but as a process of centering our hearts in Christ. They discuss how fear, self-reliance, and isolation fragment the soul, why the simplicity of love and praise is more powerful than you think, and the proper balance between technique and communion. This is a hopeful conversation about spiritual battle, one rooted not in fear, but in confidence in a Father who relentlessly pursues healing, wholeness, and communion with His children.

Key Points:

• Spiritual warfare is real, but we need not be afraid.
• Deliverance is not about removing darkness but allowing the light of Christ back into our hearts.
• The enemy's main tactics are to make us feel afraid, isolated, or grasp in self-reliance.
• Feeding fear or falling into superstition can strengthen spiritual bondage instead of bringing freedom
• The simple practices of faith (prayer, trust, and praise) are more profoundly effective than you think.
• Spiritual warfare is ultimately about ministering to people, not fighting demons.
• Healing involves restoring belonging, communion, and trust in God's presence.
• Like healing, deliverance is a process, and does not usually happen in a single moment.
• God can use spiritual conflict to refine, mature, and draw us into deeper communion with Him.

Resources:

• Dr. Sean Tobin's Website
• Big GOD, Little Devil by Dr. Sean Tobin
• Big GOD, Little Devil audiobook narrated by Dr. Sean Tobin

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:03 Dr. Sean's Background

09:59 Learning About Spiritual Warfare Can Help Increase Our Faith

16:16 How Fear Plays into the Enemy's Hands

21:37 Isolation, Self Reliance, and Distrust are Part of Spiritual Warfare

26:38 Authority and the Power of Suggestion

31:48 The Effects of Simple Practices

41:43 Technique vs Relationship with God

49:01 Words of Encouragement as You Enter the Battle

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This week, Jake and Bob discuss the relationship between healing, deliverance, and spiritual warfare. They explore the nature of spiritual strongholds (patterns of thoughts or beliefs that oppose the reality of who God is) and why these strongholds often obstruct emotional and spiritual healing. Jake and Bob also nuance the distinction between ordinary and extraordinary experiences of grace and how the supernatural is hidden within the quiet or ordinary moments. Finally, they address the role of spiritual authority within the Church, the importance of recognizing your own authority, and why authentic healing flows from relationship with Christ rather than technique.

Key Points:

• The healing and deliverance processes are deeply connected
• Spiritual warfare is part of everyday life
• Strongholds are built from repeated thoughts, beliefs, and lies that oppose the reality of who God is
• The ordinary is often where the supernatural is most active. Extraordinary experiences are not a measure of God's presence in our lives
• Wounds can become entry points for spiritual influence if left unaddressed
• Deliverance often involves dismantling lies and beliefs (strongholds) rather than confronting extraordinary manifestations
• Prayer, the Sacraments, and virtues are our weapons in spiritual warfare
• Healing comes from relationship with Christ, not because of a specific prayer formula or technique
• There are different levels of spiritual authority within the Church

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:02 Engaging in a Spiritual Battle as a Catholic

12:21 How Do We Pull Down Strongholds in Our Life?

18:21 The Supernatural isn't Exclusive to Extraordinary Moments

25:11 Ordinary and Extraordinary Dynamics in Healing and Deliverance

34:56 The Difference Between Human and Angelic Intelligence

43:55 What are the Different Levels of Authority in the Church?

57:43 How Can We Exercise Our Authority?

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Jason Evert, a Catholic speaker, author, and expert on the Theology of the Body. Together they explore the history of gender theory, how contraception shifted culture, and why it's important to root our identity in God. They also discuss how wounds and unmet needs are often tied to the experience of gender dysphoria and how our culture avoids addressing the source of suffering.

Key Points:

• The term gender has only recently entered into our vocabulary
• Wounds, past traumas, and unmet needs for belonging, love, and safety are often the root cause for someone experiencing gender dysphoria
• Many European countries and leading medical institutions are now rethinking their gender-affirmative protocols after evidence showed these interventions often failed to resolve underlying distress and caused harm
• Rather than addressing the source of suffering, our culture has told us our bodies are the problem
• The different gender labels within society today offer an identity and community to those feeling rejected or isolated
• Our identity is as beloved children of God and shouldn't be reduced to how we feel or our social affiliations
• The truth can become a weapon if we don't first listen in love and acknowledge the experience of suffering

Resources:

• Jason's Website
• Male, Female, Other? A Catholic Guide to Understanding Gender by Jason Evert
• Male, Female, Other? booklet by Jason Evert with an introduction by Chole Cole
• Theology of the Body in One Hour by Jason Evert
• Navigating Gender with Charity and Clarity Course
• Gender Resources

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:36 How Jason Discovered the Theology of the Body

05:35 The History of Gender Theory

15:45 When the Body is Made the Problem

23:54 Addressing the Experienced Suffering

29:51 Same Sex Attraction and Finding Your True Identity

38:33 How to Share the Truth without Using Truth as a Weapon

46:44 They Need to Trust You Before They Will Trust Your Ideas

54:33 Resources

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This week, Jake and Bob discuss identity: why it matters, how it is formed, and its role in the healing process. We live in a fallen world with an enemy who spreads lies that can send us down paths far from the truth of who we are. Through questions like "Who am I?", "Whose am I?", and "Do I belong?" Jake and Bob explore how to reclaim our God-given identity and rest in the freedom of living in that truth.

Key Points:

• Finding your identity in Christ and living out of that truth is part of the healing process
• We begin the search for our identity in childhood and continue to deepen it (whether in truth or lies) throughout life
• Because we live in a fallen world, our identity can easily be influenced by the lies we believe about ourselves, others, and the world around us
• Healing is more than the relief from pain. Maturing in our God-given identity is actually a form of healing
• We become what we believe we are. We come to know ourselves and learn to love ourselves as we learn who we are in God
• There is value and healing to be found in the journey of finding our identity in God

Resources:

• Jake's Identity Course (Use the code RESTORE10 at checkout for 10% your enrollment)
• The Chastity of Jesus and the "Refusal to Grasp"

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

08:05 "What Am I?" and " Who Am I?"

21:58 The Struggle Against My God-given Identity

29:34 Do I Belong?

39:57 The Path to Finding Your Identity

48:12 Maturing Within Your Identity

55:23 The Purity of Love

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This week, Jake and Bob explore how inner healing is rooted within the tradition of the Catholic Church. Drawing from the Catechism, they discuss the three expressions of prayer—vocal, meditative, and contemplative—and how each form is incorporated within the inner healing process. Far from being a psychological exercise, inner healing comes from a deeply relational encounter with Jesus and restores the whole person so we might live in deeper communion with Him.

Key Points:

• Inner healing prayer is deeply rooted in the Church's tradition
• The Catechism identifies three key expressions of prayer: vocal, meditation, and contemplative. These are all at the heart of the inner healing process
• Healing comes from an encounter with Jesus and is not a result of a mere completion of steps
• When we pray, we need to engage our hearts instead of simply repeating words
• God is always present when we pray, even when we cannot hear His voice
• Inner healing often requires us to patiently cooperate with God's timing. He knows more about the mysteries and vulnerabilities of our hearts than we do

Catechism Paragraphs Mentioned in the Episode:

• Vocal Prayer: CCC 2700
• Meditation: CCC 2705 - 2706, 2708,
• Contemplative Prayer: CCC 2709 - 2710, 2716

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

04:18 Inner Healing is Rooted in Scripture and Tradition

06:45 Vocal Prayer

13:21 Meditation

22:45 What to do When We Distrust Our Human Hearts

31:12 Contemplative Prayer

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This week, Jake and Bob welcome Dr. Shane Owens to explore how desire, the heart, and theology work together for our good, through the lens of St. Augustine's Confessions. Dr. Owens breaks down St. Augustine's healing journey and how by understanding the desires motivating our actions, we are led into deeper communion with God. They also discuss how memories shape our view of reality, why we distrust a good God, and what the Scriptures teach us about our identity.

Key Points:

• Our desires ultimately point us towards God
• Sin is a result of misdirecting our desires towards something that is not God. It is an attempt to counterfeit the beautiful
• Memory is dynamic, not static, and returning to our heart to examine our memories plays an important role in forming our identity and facilitating healing.
• St. Augustine's willingness to be vulnerable in his "Confessions" is a model for vulnerability and understanding our desires.
• Scripture helps us recognize true beauty and reveals our true identity
• There will always be a tension between our desires and satisfying those desires. Healing and maturation occurs when we listen to our desires but wait for true fulfillment in God rather than settling for counterfeits.

Resources:

• Return to the Heart: The Biblical Spirituality of St. Augustine's Confessions by Dr. Shane Owens
• Dr. Owen's Instagram
• Bible Across America
• "Vice As Counterfeit Beauty" chart from Dr. Owens' book (see our website here)
• Dr. Owens on the Abiding Together Podcast

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:56 St. Augustine's Healing Journey

13:52 Connecting Desire, the Heart, and Theology

26:02 Every Sin is Counterfeit Beauty

35:05 Why We Distrust A Good God

43:06 Allowing Desire to Guide Even When We Aren't Satisfied

48:05 Memory Shapes How We Perceive Reality

58:05 Restoring the Glory Through Childlike Trust

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This week, Jake and Bob begin a two part series on desire and how it relates to sin. They discuss how sin arises from a desire for good and how our woundedness shapes these patterns of sin. Rather than suppressing our desires, Jake and Bob reflect on the goodness of desire and the importance of rightly ordering it through prayer. Through personal stories and movie references, they end by walking you through practical ways to identify the holy desires beneath your struggles.

Key Points:

• Behind every disordered desire is a holy desire, an unmet need, an unhealed wound, and a hidden pattern of sin.
• Sin arises from a desire for the good
• Every time we experiencing longing, we are experiencing a desire for God
• To stop patterns of sin, we must first recognize the underlying desire
• Self reliance is the false belief that the satisfaction of our deepest desires is completely up to us.
• Desire is an essential element of the Christian life.
• God desires our wholehearted devotion and places desire on our hearts so we seek and love Him
• Movies, music, and stories can reveal and awaken our deepest desires. They show us what moves our hearts and what we deeply long for.

Resources:

• Unwanted: How Our Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing by Jay Stringer
• One Desire by Hillsong Worship

Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:23 Sin Arises from a Desire for Good

00:11:32 Self-Reliance, Deadly Wounds, and the Anatomy of a Wound

00:16:52 We Cannot Escape Our Desire for God

00:20:29 The Integration of Virtue and Desire

00:22:56 The Battle of Desire

00:32:14 Awakening or Killing Right Desire

00:36:13 Can Movies Reactivate Desire?

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This week, Jake and Bob welcome Fr. Matthew Rolling to the show to discuss healing through the lens of Thomistic philosophy. The path to healing isn’t a straight path and sometimes our experiences in life cloud our perception of reality. Fr. Matthew explains why philosophy helps us find truth and how it can redirect us when we become confused within our healing journeys. They also explore how sin affects healing, the role of our passions, and the importance of grace.

Key Points:

• Philosophy helps us find the truth about reality
• Not all questions can be answered by human reason alone
• The human person is a union of body and soul
• We should not let our experiences define our reality
• Our desires have the ability to lead us towards what is inherently good
• Grace perfects nature, it does not destroy it

Resources:

• The Glorious Freedom of the Children of God by Fr. Matthew Rolling (Available soon for purchase here)
• St. Gregory the Great Seminary
• Diocese of Lincoln
• Healing Professionals Virtual Workshop

Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:04:09 The Importance of Philosophy in Healing

00:09:08 The Error of Experiences Defining Reality

00:15:44 Understanding the Human Person as Body and Soul

00:22:13 The Relationship Between Sin and Wounds

00:25:20 Passions, Emotions, and Apparent Goods

00:34:30 Trauma and the Healing Process

00:41:57 Dealing with Desire, Fear, Joy, and Sorrow

00:47:42 How Grace and Virtue Lead to Healing

00:57:01 Discerning Truth in All Things

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This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series on athletics by welcoming Fr. Burke Masters, the baseball priest, and Trevor Williams, the Washington Nationals pitcher, to the show! Together they discuss finding your identity in Christ when your job is about performing well, evangelizing as a professional athlete, and how sports can aid you in becoming a better Christian. Fr. Burke and Trevor also share how God led them to athletics, the story of how they met, and play a fun game with Jake and Bob at the end of the episode.

Key Points:

• Even when our jobs demand we perform well, our core identity is as beloved children of God, not in what we do or achieve.
• True humility is revealed in how we respond both to success and to failure, not just in our losses.
• Integrating faith and sports means living out Christian values and witness in every context, not separating religious life from professional or competitive arenas.
• Authentic evangelization often emerges through genuine relationships, presence, and consistency of character, more than through words alone.
• Practice, discipline, and perseverance in sports mirror the virtues needed in the spiritual life.
• The tension between ambition and surrender is navigated by directing all striving and success toward God’s glory rather than personal gain.
• Regular self-examination and reflection help transform both athletic and spiritual setbacks into opportunities for growth.
• Balancing vocations—such as career and family—requires intentional boundaries and prioritization of what truly matters.

Resources:

• Grand Slam for God (or on Amazon)
• Fr. Burke’s Website
• Healing Professionals Virtual Workshop

Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:33 Trevor’s Family and Journey to Baseball

00:12:06 Fr. Burke’s Baseball Story and Journey to the Priesthood

00:20:18 Finding Identity in God Not Sports

00:26:38 How Fr. Burke and Trevor Met

00:33:52 Evangelization in Professional Sports

00:39:24 Balancing Baseball and Family Life

00:41:55 How Sports Help You Become a Better Christian

00:50:39 Not Relying Solely on Your Own Effort

00:56:25 Sports Teaching Us How to Lose

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This week, Jake and Bob continue their series on athletics, and welcome Bart Schuchts, a former D1 football player, to the podcast. Bart reflects on how athletics shaped his self-identity, beliefs, and relationships from childhood through his adult life. They also discuss sports culture, fear based coaching, and the fine line between healthy competition and idolizing sports. Ultimately, when approached with balance and intention, athletics can foster deep connection, personal growth, and spiritual insight that extends far beyond the game itself, enriching every aspect of life.

Key Points:

• Athletic achievement is often tied to receiving love, affirmation, and attention in families, especially when there are older siblings who excel in sports.
• Sports can become an idol when one’s entire sense of self-worth and identity is defined by performance and recognition.
• Sports teaches “conditional love,” when praise and acceptance are contingent on athletic success.
• A coach’s coaching style can establish either a positive, formative atmosphere or contribute to wounding dynamics.
• The question “Am I lovable?” is often unconsciously brought to sports, and how one seeks to answer that can drive them to healthy mastery of athletics or unhealthy obsession.
• Healthy participation in sports fosters union and belonging. It also highlights both the best and worst ways we seek connection, love, and purpose.

Resources:

• Church on Fire (Bart’s Website)
• Interview with Bart and Bobby Bowden
• Healing Professionals Virtual Workshop

Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:08:43 Sports in Bart’s Life

00:10:44 Sports as an Idol

00:18:55 Finding Our Worth in Sports

00:28:38 The Good and Bad of Sports Culture

00:32:03 Dion Sanders and Work Ethic

00:33:39 Finding the Four Identities of a Human in Sports

00:34:58 Son vs Orphan

00:44:32 Brother

00:52:44 Husband

00:55:31 Father

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This week, Jake and Bob begin a series on athletics, diving into the profound ways sports intersect with faith. Today, they are joined by Dr. Nicole Gabana Chiesa, a sports psychologist and former collegiate athlete. Together they explore the beauty of sports and how they can shape one’s identity, foster virtue, and offer opportunities for healing that extend far beyond the playing field. However, athletics present many challenges beyond just physical injury. They also discuss the dangers of over-identifying with athletic success or failure, the impact of parental and societal expectations, and emphasize the importance of rooting one’s identity in God’s unconditional love rather than achievements.

Key Points:

• Femininity and masculinity can both find authentic expression through sports
• Healthy competition in athletics can foster discipline, humility, perseverance, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence. Sports also offer an opportunity to practice and learn delayed gratification, sacrifice, and adherence to rules which are virtues that lead to human flourishing
• Wounds can arise from sports through idolatry, performance culture, unhealthy comparison, or losing sight of the bigger story beyond the game
• Sports rules do not restrict, but rather create the possibility of freedom and meaningful play, much like God’s laws facilitate human flourishing
• The identity of athletes can become overly tied to performance and success, leading to struggles or loss of self-worth when results or careers end
• Integrating faith and spirituality into sports helps athletes anchor their identity beyond achievement, rooting it in being a beloved child of God
• The desire for perfection seen in sports reflects a deeper call toward holiness and striving for spiritual growth
• Coaches and mentors play a significant, often formative, role in shaping not just athletic skills, but confidence, character, and motivation
• Playfulness and joy in sports are glimpses of the freedom and delight intended for us by God, paralleling receptivity in the spiritual life

Resources:

• Pax Perform Website
• Dr. Nicole Gabana Chiesa’s email: paxperform@gmail.com
• Gaudium et Spes
• On the Christian perspective on sport and the human person, from the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life
• Healing Professionals Virtual Workshop

Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:05:49 Integrating Sports, Psychology, and Faith

00:08:00 Nicole’s Faith and Experience with Sports

00:17:06 Femininity and Athletics

00:20:51 Identity and Comparison in Sports

00:27:53 When Competition Becomes Unhealthy

00:32:14 Virtues of Sports

00:38:02 Personal Experiences of Virtue in Sports and Coaches

00:47:59 Rules, Sacrifice, and Community in Sports

00:51:28 Wounds and Dangers in Sports

00:54:43 Performance Culture and Identity Loss

00:58:16 Sports as Formation and Healing

01:11:25 Sports Draw Us Closer to God

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This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series on integrating faith with psychology. They welcome Beth Stoll, a therapist from St. Louis, to talk about how an encounter with God’s love at a Healing the Whole Person retreat transformed her practice. She not only shares how suffering creates a greater capacity for empathy but also why therapists who have experienced deep suffering themselves are able to more deeply connect with clients. They also discuss why one must first live a life of faith before integrating faith in their practice, define the difference between praying with and praying for someone, and reflect on the challenges of trusting God rather than our own abilities.

Key Points:

• Personal suffering can deepen a therapist's ability to empathize and connect with clients
• One must live a life of faith in their personal life before one can integrate it into their practice
• As a therapist, it is important to remember Jesus is the one who ultimately heals
• Learning to receive and allowing God to work in and through us can be difficult for both therapists and clients
• Integration is about encounter with the Lord through the therapist or Him directly

Resources:

• Beth’s Website

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:18 Beth’s Journey Through Sorrow

05:58 The Impact of Suffering

11:42 How Prayer Shifted Beth’s Practice

16:24 Jesus as the Primary Therapist

22:40 The Dynamics of Trust in Therapy

28:12 Praying for vs. Praying with Someone

34:57 Learning to Receive

40:42 Being the Presence of Christ

47:02 The Secret of Encounter and Integration

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This week, Jake and Bob continue their series on integrating faith with psychology and welcome Christopher Lafitte, a Catholic counselor based in Texas. Christopher shares his story of formation, from aspiring engineer to therapist, and about the deep encounter with Christ that shaped his journey. They discuss Christopher’s unique approach to counseling, why loving one another is healing in itself, and how a therapists’ own wounds can become blind spots in their ability to help clients. Throughout all of this, Christopher reflects on how nothing in our lives will make sense apart from the reality we are made for communion with God. So whenever we approach therapy or personal healing, we should always remember Jesus wants to heal us so we can be in relationship with Him.

Key Points:

• Our personal healing and ongoing transformation helps us to more effectively help others.
• Encountering God’s love is the foundation for true healing. Psychological techniques build upon this foundation.
• Nothing in our lives will make sense apart from the reality that we are made for communion with the Lord. Whether we realize it or not all our deepest desires are unique expressions of how we are made to be in communion with Him.
• Healing often begins when we encounter profound safety and love. This atmosphere allows deep wounds to surface and be addressed
• Therapists’ own healing, awareness of personal wounds, and openness to being transformed are crucial for effective therapy, as their blind spots can affect the client’s healing.
• Sometimes the ongoing problems we experience in life, such as anxiety or depression, are rooted in deeper wounds or beliefs. Allowing God into the past experiences that led to the creation of a wound can help transform our current struggles.
• The ultimate goal of therapy is helping people grow in freedom to love and fulfil their vocation, not just to alleviate pain.
• Most healing is gradual and requires patience and trust in God’s timing.
• God heals so we can be in relationship with Him.

Resources:

• Healing Professionals Virtual Workshop: Healing Sexual Brokenness | October 23-24 2025 with Dr. Bob Schuchts, Jake Khym, and Christopher Lafitte
• We invite any clergy who are interested in meeting with Christopher to reach out to us here. We will connect with Christopher to see if he has any availability.
• San Damiano Ministries | Christopher is the Founder/Executive Director of San Damiano Ministries - a ministry dedicated to healing and forming leaders in the Church.

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This week, Jake and Bob begin a new series where they welcome therapists from around the world to discuss the integration of faith in psychology, real life lessons learned, and the various methodologies they practice. Today, they are joined by Bernhard Streiselberger, a Professional Counselor from Austria, who specializes in Gestalt therapy and EMDR. Bernhard shares his journey from studying psychotherapy in Austria to being formed in monastic life and how it has shaped his approach to therapy. He also delves into the details of Gestalt therapy and the Immanuel approach, how these methodologies have positively impacted his clients, and why affirmation is a key component in everyone’s healing journey.

Key Points:

• The Immanuel approach facilitates a personal encounter with the Lord
• Affirmation plays a crucial role in emotional healing
• Sometimes we may have spiritual blocks that hinder our healing process
• Emotional deprivation experienced in childhood can be healed through affirming relationships in our present lives
• Ultimately, it is the Lord’s presence that heals

Resources:

• Thresh Mountains (Bernhard’s Website)
• Fritz Perls and Gloria Counselling Video
• Albert Ellis and Gloria Counselling Video
• Bob Newhart “Stop It”
• Healing the Unaffirmed by Conrad Baars
• Feeling and Healing Your Emotions by Conrad Baars
• Intro to the Immanuel Approach by Dr. Karl Lehman

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by John Eldredge, president of Wild at Heart, to discuss what authentic discipleship looks like in a distracted digital age. They explore the subtle ways constant connectivity and information overload can erode our spiritual focus, hinder intimacy with God, and ultimately fragment our souls. John also shares stories and insights from his own journey, highlights how unchecked busyness can mask deeper wounds or spiritual emptiness, and encourages listeners, with practical advice, to seek genuine communion with Jesus for true restoration.

Key Points:

• A true disciple is someone who has fallen in love with Jesus. This love sustains their commitment to following His commands
• The internet conditions people against intimacy with God. While the internet is not always be, it is important to recognize its impact on your spiritual life
• Intimacy with God requires intentionality and focus, especially when it comes to our phones and computers
• Mystery and wonder have been twisted into something negative. In reality, mystery and wonder are a beautiful part of spiritual life
• Jesus actively seeks to heal each fragmented part of yourself and continually invites you deeper into relationship with Him

Resources:

• Wild at Heart Website
• Wild at Heart by John Eldredge
• Experience Jesus. Really. by John Eldredge
• The Sacred Romance by John Eldredge
• Beautiful Outlaw by John Eldredge
• A Full List of John Eldredge’s Books
• The Pause App
• Pray As You Go App
• Healing the Whole Person Virtual Retreat (August 4-8th, 2025)

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. John Horn, co-founder of the Institute for Priestly Formation (IPF). Fr. Horn shares details behind how IPF was founded, the significance of St. Ignatius' spiritual exercises in priestly formation, and the beauty of how formation has evolved within the Church. They also discuss the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the importance of addressing the roots of sin, and the heart-level transformation that occurs when we bring our fears to the Lord.

Key Points:

• The Institute for Priesthood Formation was founded to address the need for spiritual formation
• Confession can become more than just a repetitive listing of sins
• It is important to examine our hearts before we go to Confession
• Finding the roots of our sin and bringing them to God in Confession can lead us to greater intimacy with Him
• Confession can unlock our true selves and thus transform communities

Resources:

• The #1 resource is attending an annual silent directed retreat
• Institute for Priestly Formation Website
• Amoris Christi Institute
• Amoris Christi Institute - Trifold on Confession (downloadable PDF)
• Healing the Whole Person Virtual Retreat (August 4-8th, 2025)

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Teresa Pitt Green, co-founder of Spirit Fire, a ministry dedicated to “facilitating healing dialogue among those wounded by abuse in the Roman Catholic Church.” Teresa shares her own story of healing from abuse, the challenges she experienced, and what she learned along the way. She also shares practical advice to help priests approach conversations with survivors, common mistakes to avoid, and insights into the complexity of what it’s like to heal from abuse. Ultimately, it is Jesus who heals, and He can use whatever we have to offer to bring about restoration in the Church and her members.

If you are experiencing or have experienced abuse of any kind, we encourage you to reach out to Teresa or check out her resources on Spirit Fire’s website.

Key Points:

• Navigating conversations with survivors of abuse requires sensitivity and receptivity
• For many survivors of clergy abuse, there is little distinction between priests and abusers
• Healing from abuse is an ongoing journey, it isn’t something someone can just “get over”
• If someone approaches you about abuse, be careful to listen and not judge their experiences
• Even if we make a mistake in our approach to a conversation, God can still work through that moment. He is the one who is ultimately doing the healing work
• The journey of healing is complex and nonlinear

Resources:

• Spirit Fire’s Website

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Matt Rudolph, co-founder of Chrism which is a ministry for priests. Matt dives into the challenges faced by priests today including a need for community, support in embracing imperfections, and formation that emphasizes personal healing. They also share their visions for a more integrated approach to the priesthood that fosters true spiritual fatherhood. Matt ends the episode by sharing how Chrism supports priests in becoming happy, healthy, and holy in their vocations.

Key Points:

• Many priests experience loneliness and isolation in their ministry
• Human formation is also relational, not just intellectual
• Priests need to be known and not just loved by their parishioners
• Formation needs to continue beyond seminary and into the priest's ministry at a parish
• A thriving priesthood requires happiness, health, and holiness
• Personal woundedness can impact how a priest is leading his parish

Resources:

• Chrism Priest Ministries Website
• Wounds Assessment - send an email to Team@ChrismPriest.com (click here for more information)
• Freedom Series for priests with the JPII Healing Center

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This week, Jake and Bob share ideas on how to foster a healthy parish community. They not only reflect on the challenges of developing true community within a parish but also ponder how healthy parish life revolves around our personal healing and freedom. Through the use of multiple personal examples, Jake and Bob also explore the importance of the Sacraments, the role of forgiveness, and how love and fear bonds affect our relationships with God and those around us.

Key Points:

• Building community in small groups and then coming together for Mass on Sunday is one way to begin fostering community
• The Pastor of a parish has the important role of spiritual father and can foster community and connection by his example
• Many people may feel unsafe to build community in their parishes due to past wounds and judgements
• Fear and love bonds not only affect our relationships with others but also with God
• Fear bonds are formed from wounds and can lead to anxiety or avoidance in relationships
• Love bonds are built on trust and intimacy
• Sin and unresolved issues can affect the health of a parish community
• Judgement and Rigidity can hinder community growth
• Healing our own woundedness on an individual level contributes to a more vibrant community on the parish level

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This week, Jake and Bob discuss intergenerational healing, taking into account recent pastoral advice from Bishops around the world. Intergenerational healing involves understanding how wounds and sins from previous generations can affect individuals in the present. Jake and Bob not only reflect on the Bishops’ letters, which express concern regarding the practice of intergenerational healing, but also share personal experiences of miraculous healings that occurred after addressing generational issues in prayer.

Key Points:

• The Church teaches that while individuals are not guilty for the sins of their ancestors, they can still be affected by the consequences of those sins
• Intergenerational healing involves understanding how the wounds and sins from previous generations can affect individuals in the present
• A genogram is a tool for mapping family history and identifying patterns of sin and dysfunction
• Baptism wipes away the guilt of sin but the effects of sin may still remain
• Healing your wounds and forgiving those who have hurt you can have a profound impact on the lives of your loved ones

Resources:

• Spanish Letter (this letter is in Spanish and you will need to translate it)
• Please note: In this episode, Jake and Bob mention other letters in addition to the Spanish letter linked above. They were given access to an unreleased document from the USCCB that is currently unavailable to the public. We are unfortunately not able to link them here at this time.

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This week, Jake and Bob welcome back Dr. Christin McIntyre, a Thomistic psychiatrist, to discuss the concept of personality disorders. They begin by defining what a personality disorder is and explore how modern culture and social norms can influence and twist this definition. Then, they discuss the interplay between inherited traits, early life experiences, and individual choices in shaping one’s personality. Through the analogy of a sailboat, Dr. Christin also shares how the intellect, will, and emotions are all interconnected and why navigating the waters of healing not only involves the formation of the intellect but also the conforming of our will to God’s.

Key Points:

• A personality disorder is identified by a pervasive pattern of experience and behavior that is abnormal with respect to any two of the following: thinking, mood, personal relations, impulse control (from Dr. Cristina Lynch)
• Individuals with personality disorders have much hope for change
• Inner healing is an important aspect of addressing personality disorders
• Inherited traits, early life experiences, and individual choices all contribute to the development of a personality disorder
• Healing involves the formation of the intellect and conforming of your will to God
• Healing is a continuous process, not a one-time event
• Virtue is essential for true healing and involves habitual good choices

Resources:

• Thomistic Institute of Psychology

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This week, Jake and Bob return to an important topic: the healing power of forgiveness. Both Jake and Bob have encountered forgiveness and mercy in their healing journeys and share personal stories about receiving forgiveness and forgiving others. They also discuss why forgiving and forgetting is not possible, how to know if you’ve truly forgiven someone, and how our memories are transformed through the process of forgiveness.

Key Points:

• Forgiveness is essential for healing and spiritual growth
• Trust is often lost in areas where we have been wounded
• Fear often surrounds these areas where we have lost trust
• Forgiveness can transform pain into compassion
• Unforgiveness hardens our hearts and reduces our ability to receive the love God desires to pour into us
• Memories can be purified through the process of forgiveness
• Sin not only wounds those we hurt but also ourselves
• It is important to also forgive ourselves

Resources:

• Identity Course by Jake Khym (use this link to get 10% off)
• Trusting Our Father’s Provision by Dr. Bob Schuchts
• Healing Prayers Booklet

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This week, Jake and Bob continue their conversation and focus on the primary mechanisms of our human nature when it comes to change. We are a composite of body, soul, and spirit, but many times we isolate change and healing to only one part of our nature. While this can lead to some change, when integrated on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level we can experience greater progress. Jake and Bob discuss incremental vs transformational change, how the Sacraments pour out grace into our lives, and share stories of experiencing change in their lives.

Key Points:

• If you want to take care of yourself, you first have to understand yourself
• We are a composite of body, soul, and spirit and healing largely occurs when we integrate all three
• There are two types of change: incremental and transformational
• Incremental change often precedes transformational change
• Being in relationship with others is a healing experience
• The Sacraments pour out grace into our lives that aids us in making a change

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This week, Jake and Bob explore the complex process of personal change, what change requires, and why change can seem out of reach. In today’s culture of near instant gratification, it’s easy to think change should and will come about quickly and without much effort. While God can and does work many miracles, the reality is, change takes time, effort, and a lot of grace. Jake and Bob have experienced this in their lives, understand the struggle, and share their GIVE framework as a guide to help you navigate the beautiful and yet painful waters of change.

Key Points:

• Change requires an understanding of the human experience
• Relationships and community play an important role in personal transformation
• An open disposition of the heart is key to allowing grace to change us
• Judgements and beliefs can “block” the grace we receive in the Sacraments from transforming our lives
• Healing requires personal responsibility, it should not be approached superstitiously
• God does work miracles and healing can come quickly. But most often healing occurs over time and with consistent engagement
• GIVE: Grace, Intention, Vision, Equipment
• Change is often accompanied by suffering and sacrifice

Resources:

• The Huberman Lab Podcast with Jordan Peterson: How to Best Guide Your Life Decisions and Path
• Diary of a CEO with Jordan Peterson: How to Become the Person You’ve Always Wanted to Be
• The Huberman Lab: How to Focus to Change Your Brain

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. Mathias Thelen, Co-Founder and President of Encounter Ministries and Pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Parish in Brighton. Fr. Mathias shares his story of experiencing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, encountering an advisor who fathered him in Seminary, and experiences of grace that shaped his ministry. Throughout his journey of faith, Fr. Mathias shares stories of physical and emotional healing, explains what charisms are, and why a relationship with God is the most important part of each of our lives.

Key Points:

• To step out in faith is to step out in trust
• Charisms are gifts of grace given by the Holy Spirit at our Baptism
• Sharing real life testimonies of healing inspire others to also reach out in faith
• In healing ministries, remember God’s grace is at work. We cannot produce it ourselves

Resources:

• Encounter Ministries

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by psychiatrist Dr. Christin McIntyre to discuss spiritual warfare and mental health. They discuss the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas on human psychology and why learning about how our minds were created to work helps us spiritually and emotionally. Dr. Christin also discusses the importance of hope in prayer, what constrains our ability to love, and the role of repentance in mental health.

Key Points:

• Prayer is transformed when we focus on hope instead of worry
• When we pray with hopes, we pray for the deep desires of our hearts. Real deep desire is suffering and can feel like Purgatory on earth
• Fear and anger constrain the heart's ability to love
• Spiritual warfare principles can provide valuable insights into mental health
• Both physical surroundings and spiritual beings (whether angelic or demonic) affect mental health
• Change involves a conscious act of the will and it can take time for our emotions to “feel” the results of these acts
• Understanding the nature of how our minds were created as human beings helps us navigate emotional challenges and can lead to healing
• We must cooperate with God’s grace to be transformed

Resources:

• Mount Angel Abbey YouTube Channel
• Dr. Christin’s Lectures on Thomistic Psychology (Part 1) (Part 2)
• Introduction to the Science of Mental Health by Fr. Chad Ripperger

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Happy New Year! This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Dr. Chuck Leitz who has been seeing patients for over 40 years. They discuss Dr. Chuck’s journey towards integrative medicine and what he has learned along the way. Dr. Chuck reflects on the importance of introducing prayer into medical practice, the role of trust issues in healing, and the necessity of a holistic approach to health that considers both the body and soul.

Key Points:

• Integrating prayer into medical practice plays a significant role in the healing process
• Trust issues and trauma can manifest as physical ailments in patients
• The body and soul are interconnected in the healing process

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Merry Christmas! This week, Jake and Bob have a heartfelt conversation about loss and healing during the Christmas season. Bob shares about recently losing a family member and reflects on the healing power of being present with one another during times of grief. They also explore the significance of Jesus’ birth, the complexities of self-reflection in the context of healing, and transforming traditions into opportunities for deeper connection and presence.

Key Points:

• Navigating grief during the holidays is challenging
• The gift of presence is a healing experience during loss
• Jesus' birth represents hope and healing
• Jesus models perfect humanity and dependence on God
• Self-reflection can lead to self-absorption if not balanced with self-giving
• We are never truly alone, even in our struggles

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by their longtime friend, Dr. Tom Nelson, a sports activation specialist. They discuss Dr. Tom’s journey of integrating faith into his medical practice and the physical and spiritual healing that has occurred as a result. Dr. Tom shares about the relationship between emotional and physical healing, a new perspective on the anatomy of a wound, and several inspirational patient stories.

Key Points:

• The integration of prayer and medicine leads to healing
• Dr. Tom emphasizes the importance of understanding the whole person as body, mind, and soul in medicine
• Emotional wounds can directly affect physical health
• Breath plays a crucial role in our physical and emotional well-being
• The body compensates for injuries, leading to further complications
• Appropriate touch and physical presence can positively impact the healing processes

Resources:

• Activate and Dominate (Dr. Tom’s website)
• Douglas Heel
• Kingdom Medicine
• Man Your Post – Book

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This week, Jake and Bob answer your questions! They discuss topics ranging from the effectiveness of 12-step groups and obedience in religious life to explaining love to someone who has never experienced it and more. We enjoy receiving your emails and encourage you to send us a message or a question for a future show on our website here.

Key Points:

• 12-step groups can be beneficial for healing and community support
• Community is crucial in the healing process
• Spiritual abuse can occur in religious settings and this leads to deep wounds
• Pain that is not transformed can be transmitted to others
• Love is defined as willing the good of the other
• Experiencing beauty can be a pathway to understanding love

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This week, Jake and Bob continue their conversation on redemptive suffering. They reflect on the Song of the Suffering Servant from Isaiah 53 and how Jesus redeems suffering itself. Jake and Bob also discuss how Jesus experienced all seven deadly wounds, challenged each identity lie, and how this in turn helps us challenge our own identity lies so that we too can love through sorrow.

Key Points:

• Communion with Jesus is healing
• Confronting our judgements about God leads towards healing
• Jesus experienced each of the seven deadly wounds yet because His identity was rooted in the Father, He did not accept any identity lies.
• Only when our identity is rooted in God, can we truly love while suffering

Resources:

• Real Suffering by Dr. Bob Schuchts
• Real Suffering Online Video Series with Dr. Bob Schuchts (and others)
• Healing the Whole Person online video course
• Healing the Whole Person workbook (select PDF or hard copy in the dropdown menu)

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This week, Jake and Bob dive deep into the concept of redemptive suffering. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, processing a medical diagnosis, or struggling to love your neighbor, we all experience suffering in many forms throughout our lives. Jake and Bob discuss how these sufferings allow us to see clearly into our hearts and notice the compassionate ways God is working to unite us more closely to Him. They also explore the nature of suffering as an experience of evil, the healing power of suffering, and share personal stories of how suffering redeemed their lives.

Key Points:

• Suffering is the experience of evil
• Redemptive suffering often involves facing deeper issues than we initially recognize
• Our understanding of God is often revealed in our response to suffering
• Community and communion with others are essential during times of suffering
• Surrendering to God in suffering leads to healing

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Carrie Archual, a longtime friend and prayerful intercessor in their families’ lives. Carrie walks us through her profound journey of a cancer diagnosis. From learning surrender to experiencing deep spiritual consolations, Carrie shares the transformative power of faith in the face of suffering. They also discuss the duality of pain and healing and how true healing isn’t always physical restoration alone.

Key Points:

• Healing is often more than just physical restoration of our bodies
• Faith can provide a profound peace amidst chaos and suffering
• Offering one’s suffering for another brings meaning to the suffering
• God is already there with us in our darkest moments
• The physical and emotional wounds we experience in our lives are opportunities to see and experience God’s faithfulness and grace.

Resources:

• JJ Heller - Only Time Will Tell (Music Video)

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Isaac Wicker, a licensed counselor and co-founder of Known, a 12-week online Catholic coaching program to heal wounded relationships with God the Father. Isaac shares his story of his own mental health journey, his approach to helping others overcome their struggles and discover their worth, as well as the role of loving people in therapy. They also discuss the importance of bringing all our emotions and desires to God, especially when we are exploring our own woundedness.

Key Points:

• All good therapy is rooted in love.
• Isaac’s approach to help low-income adults overcome their struggles involves focusing on values and collaborative problem-solving.
• The Kown program helps individuals discover their purpose and live fully alive by healing our wounded relationship with God the Father
• Being secure and relational with God allows for exploration of difficult emotions without being overwhelmed.
• Having a concrete schedule, routine, and accountability within the healing process helps one stay dedicated along the sometimes difficult journey.

Resources:

• Isaac’s Website (Ready to Be Known)
• soulandpsych@gmail.com
• The Whole Human Podcast with Isaac Wicker

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR to discuss the anatomy of freedom. Fr. Mark-Mary talks about the three pillars of freedom, the components of being loved, and how these concepts have helped bring about healing within his ministry work. They also discuss the importance of naming our needs, surrendering them to God, and why this act of surrender helps us love and be loved more authentically.

Key Points:

• The three pillars of authentic freedom are being seen and known, loved, and safe.
• The components of being loved include being heard, understood, chosen, and receiving personal treatment.
• Being loved authentically also involves being celebrated, sacrificially served, offered forgiveness, and pursued.
• Having clear rules, consistency, and sufficient resources contribute to our sense of safety.
• We should surrender our needs to the Father so that we can then be more open and able to receive healing from those around us.

Resources:

• Fransiscan Friars of the Renewal (CFRs) on Ascension Presents (YouTube)
• Poco a Poco Podcast
• The book Habits for Holiness by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR
• The book The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You Into the Heart of God by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR

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This week, Jake and Bob go back to the basics of healing. They reflect on the idea that it is not what happens to us that harms our souls, but rather our response. Jake and Bob also discuss the problem of evil done to another, the challenges that come with accepting the reality of what happened, and the role of pain in the healing process.

Key Points:

• There is a difference between blame and responsibility. It is important to hold abusers accountable while also recognizing our personal role in the healing process
• Our souls are harmed in our response to a trauma but that does not mean we are responsible for the trauma itself
• Grace and divine assistance are necessary for acknowledging the reality of what happened and experiencing healing
• Healing is the process of being restored to our original God-given glory. It involves encountering God as the source of our healing and developing a right relationship with Him
• Healing is not just the removal of pain, but the freedom to will the good and the capacity to live in accordance with our true nature

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. John Burns and Sr. Miriam James Heidland to talk about their ministry called Friends of the Bridegroom. Their ministry seeks to renew the Church through the healing, renewal, and expansion of women’s religious life in America. They also discuss the nuptial meaning of every vocation, the unique beauty women bring to the Church, and how in every state of life, we are all called to live for another.

Key Points:

• Priests and religious play a vital and unique role in the health and healing of the Church
• A Church without religious sisters is like a family without a mother
• No matter our state of life, we are not meant to be living for ourselves. Our hearts are made to be lived for another
• Friends of the Bridegroom seeks to bring God’s glory forth by awakening a movement in the Church for the restoration of the Bride. When the Bride radiates, everyone understands their place within it.
• Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are three ways we can offer a penitential sacrifice for the renewal of the Church.

Resources:

• Friends of the Bridegroom Website
• Healing Through Forgiveness with Sr. Miriam and Fr. John (from SEEK23)
• Forgiveness Meditation with Sr. Miriam

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Lance and Nicole Rodriguez to discuss spiritual parenting and the profound impact it has had on their lives. Lance and Nichole share their story of loss and restoration from learning they could not have biological children, to experiencing spiritual parenting, and from there, recognizing how God created an opportunity within this sorrow to cultivate a spiritual family. They touch on the challenges that arise in spiritual parenting, the importance of receiving love before offering it to others, but most of all, the fruits that have grown out of this place of surrender.

Key Points:

• Receiving love and healing is essential before offering it to others as a spiritual parent.
• Loss and suffering can lead to unexpected blessings.
• Spiritual parenting can be messy and challenging, but is also transformational and fulfilling.
• Building a spiritual family requires openness, vulnerability, and a willingness to enter into the pain and joy of others. It also means creating a safe and loving space for young people to grow and discover their identity in Christ.
• Spiritual parenting is a ministry that evolves and requires ongoing prayer, discernment, and reliance on God's grace.

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Duane and Carrie Daunt to discuss what living out our identity of father or mother can look like as a biological parent. Duane and Carrie share the challenges and joys of parenting a large family and the role sacrifice plays in creating a strong and loving home. They also talk about how their own woundedness has impacted their parenting journey, the role of community, and what to do when spouses disagree.

Key Points:

• Duane’s sacrifice and willingness to put the needs of his family above his own is an essential aspect of creating a loving home.
• Community and mentorship play a crucial role in raising children and passing on the faith.
• Parenting a large family comes with unique challenges but also brings great joy and fulfillment.
• Our own woundedness and past experiences can impact our parenting journeys. It is important to seek healing and restoration in those areas.
• We are human and will make mistakes. Seeking to reconcile with your children afterwards is important for healing and repair.

The Pillars of Duane and Carrie’s Parenting Style:

• Be conscious of the parenting you received growing up and how that has affected you
• The husband sacrificing creates the foundation of a loving home
• Both spouses should have vision and alignment
• Support from the community is necessary
• The Catholic faith is the centerpiece of life
• Do what it takes to be involved in your children’s lives
• You may never see the fruit of your parenting efforts, but that doesn’t matter
• Be open to feedback
• Be Holy Spirit led
• The messages your kids are hearing explicitly and implicitly matter and be attentive to them
• Pray for the Holy Spirit to fill your inadequacies as a parent
• Always attempt to repair
• Root your kids in the truth

Resources:

• Institute for Priestly Formation
• Duane and Carrie’s books:
• Beloved Daughter by Carrie Daunt
• Undone by Carrie Daunt
• Man Your Post by Duane and Carrie Daunt
• JPII Healing Center Retreats (specifically the Unveiled couples retreat and the Undone women’s retreat)

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This week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to conclude their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of father/mother, discuss maturation versus healing, and explore how unresolved wounds in the other three identities surface in the identity of mother/father. They also discuss the unique yet complementary qualities of a good mother or father and how they represent different traits of God’s character. Whether you have biological or spiritual children, remember the key to experiencing the fullness of our role as mother/father is becoming little and allowing God to love and heal us.

Key Points:

• Mothers and fathers have unique giftings that can bless their children in different ways.
• Mothers and fathers cannot be replaced by each other and represent different aspects of God's character.
• Corresponding words and deeds are important in embodying the roles of mother and father.
• Becoming little and allowing God to love and heal us is key to experiencing the fullness of our roles as mothers and fathers.

Resources:

• The Abiding Together Podcast series on Identity (Mother, Daughter, Sister, Bride)

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This week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to continue with part three of their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of bride/bridegroom and delve into the interconnectedness of each identity and why healing is essential to living them out fully. They discuss self-giving vs. self-seeking love, the role of bride/bridegroom in every vocation, and how learning to love others well is an important aspect of our healing journeys.

Key Points:

• The four identities of a person (son/daughter, brother/sister, bride/bridegroom, mother/father) are interconnected and require healing and integration to be lived out fully.
• The healing process involves both receiving love and learning to love well through practice and maturation.
• The sacraments play a crucial role in the restoration of relationships and offer a framework for understanding love and healing within various vocations and states of life.
• The bride/bridegroom identity points towards our universal call to love within different states of life (single, married, and religious life).

Resources:

• The Abiding Together Podcast series on Identity (Mother, Daughter, Sister, Bride)

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This week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to continue with part two of their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of brother/sister and explore the sense of belonging, safety, and camaraderie that stems from these types of relationships. They also delve into the wounds a broken brother/sister relationship can cause, discuss the healing power of healthy affection, and how the saints can become our spiritual siblings.

Key Points:

• Healthy brother and/or sister relationships provide safety, camaraderie, and healing through healthy affection and mutual support.
• Woundedness in brother and sister relationships can lead to deep despair and a sense of not belonging.
• The power of brotherhood and sisterhood lies in the invitation to belong and the opportunity to heal from wounds.
• The saints can become our spiritual brothers and sisters.

Resources:

• The Abiding Together Podcast series on Identity (Mother, Daughter, Sister, Bride)

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Heather Khym to begin a four part series on the four identities of a human: son/daughter, brother/sister, husband/wife, father/mother. In this episode, they focus on the identity of our sonship/daughtership, explore why this is the foundational identity, and unpack the core realities behind this identity from both a masculine and feminine perspective. They end the episode by sharing personal stories of healing and restoration within their identity as a beloved son/daughter.

Key Points:

• Identity is bestowed by God and is a gift to be received.
• A solid foundation in sonship and daughtership is essential for all other identities to flourish.
• Trust and receptivity are key elements of a secure identity.
• Wounds and brokenness can disrupt and distort our understanding of our identity.
• Healing and restoration are necessary to fully embrace our true identity as beloved children of God.
• Healing comes through receiving love and being rooted in God's love.

Resources:

The Abiding Together Podcast series on Identity (Mother, Daughter, Sister, Bride)

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This week, Jake and Bob discuss the current state of therapy and its increasing popularity in society. They explore the factors contributing to the rise of interest in therapy, highlight the importance of philosophy and theology in therapy training, and reflect on the importance of objective truth in the healing process.

Key Points:

• Therapy has become increasingly popular in society, with more people seeking it out and discussing it openly.
• The breakdown of trust in various institutions, including the church, has contributed to the rise in therapy as a means of finding support and guidance.
• A solid foundation in philosophy, anthropology, and theology is essential in therapy training to provide a proper understanding of the human person and their needs.
• Subjective experiences without objective truth and care can be dangerous, and therapy should aim to integrate both subjective and objective realities.
• Resilience and the ability to repair are part of human nature and therefore are important aspects of therapy and personal growth.
• The sacraments provide structure and guidance in relationships and can contribute to healing and growth.
• Therapy should be situated within the context of faith and community, and not isolated from them.
• Discernment is crucial when considering a career in therapy, and motivations should be rooted in a genuine call rather than popularity or personal dysfunction.
• Healthy Christian communities have the potential to provide healing and support, and may reduce the need for therapy.
• Jesus should be the centerpiece of the healing journey.

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This week, Jake and Bob discuss their journeys away from being therapists and the reasons behind their decisions. They reflect on their experiences, share how they outgrew their roles as therapists, and how they found other outlets to use their charisms and gifts. Jake and Bob also share the burdens they felt before and after making the change and how surrendering their work to the Holy Spirit has helped bear more fruit than ever before.

Key Points:

• Therapy can be a demanding profession that requires selflessness and a high level of holiness.
• Outgrowing the role of a therapist can be a natural part of personal growth and development.It could be a difficult but necessary step in answering God's call to a larger audience.
• Supernatural opposition can occur when bringing the Kingdom of God into the world.
• The Holy Spirit is the primary therapist and therapists should surrender to His guidance.

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This week, Jake and Bob discuss their recent ministry experiences at Franciscan University, Assisi, and various JPII Healing Center events. They explore the transformative power of healing ministry, why they prefer ministering to groups instead of individuals, and the significance of holy sites. Jake and Bob also share insights into why we need so much healing in today’s culture.

Key Points:

• Team ministry is powerful and allows for mutual submission and a greater impact.
• Holy sites have an accumulation of grace and can facilitate powerful encounters with God.
• Blessing spaces is important to invoke God's presence and protect against spiritual contamination. Blessing places and spaces is critical for inviting the presence of God and experiencing His grace.
• The desecration of authority and the degradation of holy spaces contribute to the loss of worship, healing, and the culture's current state.
• Therapists and pastors have distinct roles, and it is important to recognize the limitations of therapy and the need for spiritual authority.
• Prayer has a powerful impact and can bring about healing and transformation in the lives of others.

Resources:

• Fr. Joe Freedy and The Power of One Hail Mary Video

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Bishop Andrew Miller, the founder of HeartSync Ministries and a priest in the Orthodox Evangelical Episcopal Church to conclude their series on Parts Work. Bishop Andrew discusses the four core parts of HeartSync, the importance of placing God in the center of our hearts, and his process for helping others heal from brokenheartedness. He also discusses the ultimate goal of healing as bringing the whole heart into a loving relationship with God and how giving thanks to God can help bring us into deeper relationship and healing. For more information about HeartSync or Bishop Andrew, visit his website here.

Key Points:

• Heart Sync is a therapeutic approach that focuses on healing brokenheartedness and integrating the core components of the heart.
• The four core components of the heart are function, guardian, emotion, and true self.
• Many people have parts of their heart that are not in relationship with God, and healing involves bringing these parts into communion with Him.
• Healing also involves making relational connections with God through memories and experiences as well as expressing thanksgiving to deepen the bond with God.
• It is important to recognize union with God as the ultimate goal of inner healing and deliverance.

Resources:

• Bishop Andrew’s website

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Brya Hanan, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to continue their series on parts work. Brya shares her personal story from trauma to healing and how it has influenced her work as a therapist. She introduces her model of parts work, discusses the five A’s of parts work therapy, and shares a practical meditation you can use to begin your healing journey. For more information, check out Brya’s book Befriending Your Inner Child.

Key Points:

• Understanding and integrating the different parts of ourselves is essential for healing and wholeness.
• Embodiment and the awareness of the body's sensations and needs can be the first step in one’s healing process.
• The relational aspect of parts work, including self-compassion and love, is vital for healing and integration.
• The five A's of Internal Family Systems therapy are Anchor, Acknowledge, Attune, Ask, and Act.
• Incorporating Jesus into the therapy process can deepen the healing and anchoring experience.

Resources:

• Brya’s new book: Befriending Your Inner Child
• Brya’s website

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Gerry Crete, a marriage and family counselor to discuss his work on internal family systems, or parts work. Parts work is a therapeutic approach that involves exploring and understanding the different “parts” of our personality and how they can influence the decisions we make in life. Jake, Bob, and Gerry explore the transformative applications of parts work in therapy, distinguish the differences between desires and wounds, and discuss the role of love and compassion in the healing journey. For more information check out Gerry’s book Litanies of the Heart.

Key Points:

• Parts work, or internal family systems, can lead to remarkable breakthroughs in therapy by helping individuals connect with and understand their different parts.
• Harmony and unity within oneself can be achieved through the integration of different parts, allowing for a more balanced and authentic experience of self.
• Understanding the distinction between desires and parts can help individuals navigate conflicting motivations and make choices that align with their true selves.
• Practical applications of parts work include using analogies and visualization techniques to help individuals relate to and understand their parts.
• It is important to recognize and distinguish parts from the true self, which is characterized by compassion and love.

Resources:

• Gerry’s new book Litanies of the Heart
• Gerry’s practice Transfiguration Counseling

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This week, a special guest joins the podcast - Bob’s mother, Peggy. Bob has shared the story of his absent father and the healing that took place over years of prayer. Now, Peggy shares her testimony of tender love, hardship, and forgiveness. She opens up about the beautiful relationship she had with her husband, the pain experienced in the divorce, and her self-sacrifice as she raised her 7 children.

Key Points * The impact divorce has on childhood & those previously in the marriage. * The process of forgiveness and the role it plays in daily life. * The power of prayer and the impact conversion has. * What it takes to get through a divorce. * The reason why many men struggle in marriage.

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Nicole Rodriguez as they continue their series on divorce. Nicole’s parents divorced when she was 11 years old & the trauma she experienced affected her through childhood and into her marriage. In the episode, she shares how her marriage suffered because of these wounds as well as the healing she has received through her relationship with the Lord, her spiritual parents & her husband’s willingness to walk alongside her.

Key Points * The impact divorce has on childhood & marriage. * Children have a deep need for their parents. * How to process the pain of divorce. * The role spiritual parents have for children of divorce. * Bring divorce wounds to Jesus in adoration.

Resources * Undone Retreat (virtual or in person)

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This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Joey Pontarelli, the founder and president of the ministry “Restored”. After finding a lack of help after his parents’ divorce, Joey decided to begin ministry with “Restored” to offer practical guidance and support for teens and young adults from broken families. Jake, Bob, and Joey discuss the wounds that come from divorce, their personal experiences, and practical advice on how to respond to this woundedness.

Key Points * If there isn’t any transformation in the wounds, then the sins we fall into, as a remedy, make sense. They don’t work, but they make sense. * We often don’t want to face these wounds, so we try to outrun them. But we can’t outrun our wounds. We’re made for more than that. * The Lord understands why you struggle with each particular sin. It doesn’t surprise or scandalize Him. And He loves you where you are. * Divorce is a wound of broken love. So the medicine can only work when you reach the wound. Love is what heals. * Relationship with God is the primary healing element and agent. Give God your attention, quality time, and trust Him. * Consume great content that involves trauma and healing. Seek out coaching - a therapist, spiritual director, or mentor. Have a good community and deep relationships. * For a healthy marriage - spend time with a couple who has a healthy marriage. * The temptation in marriage is to harden your heart and to close yourself off. But instead, we are called to tenderness and vulnerability.

Resources * Restored Ministry Website * RTG Anatomy of a Wound Series * Adam Young’s Podcast: The Place We Find Ourselves * Restored Ministry Podcast * Restored Ministry Podcast with Sr. Miriam * It’s not Your Fault (Book by Joey) * Restored Ministry courses * 5 tips to navigate the holidays in a broken family guide * Jay Stringer * Jason Evert

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Happy New Year! Jake & Bob kick off the year by answering YOUR questions. They field listener submitted questions on topics including parenting, loneliness, anxiety, scrupulosity & maturity.

Key Points * Cultivating an environment of unconditional love as parents * Our kids are observing and modeling our behavior more than we realize * How to handle loneliness when it pops up in our lives * Dealing with anxiety & scrupulosity * The similarities & differences between healing & maturing

Resources * Fr. Boniface on Matt Fradd’s Podcast

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Merry Christmas from Jake & Bob! This week, they discuss the healing power of Jesus' infancy narrative. They recognize that this time of year can be difficult for many people and offer some solutions. Jake shares some of his triggers & wounds around the Christmas season so Bob leads him through a deep prayer and meditation. It’s a beautiful insight into the work that they both do. We hope you all have a very blessed Christmas.

Key Points * The healing power of the Christmas story & Jesus’ infancy narrative * Dealing with difficult feelings and triggers during the holidays * Bob leads Jake (and us) in a prayer through the difficult parts of the Christmas season. * The role animals can play in our attachment healing

Resources * Life Restoration Website

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Sr. Miriam James Heidland shares her experience of being adopted. Jake, Bob & Sister have worked together for years and start the conversation off by discussing her impactful ministry, finding identity in Christ & her healing journey. She then shares about finding out she was adopted & the struggles & graces experienced along the way.

Key Points * Getting to a place where you are secure in your own identity that people’s reaction to you doesn’t affect you. * A discussion exploring why Sr. Miriam’s ministry connects so well with people. * “The man who loves to walk will go further than the man who loves the destination.” * We are all adopted sons & daughters of God. * What it means to truly belong. * Sister shares her experience of finding out that she was adopted. * Experiencing the kindness of the Lord that doesn’t pull away or act harshly. * Sister shares the struggles and graces during her healing process.

Resources * Sr. Miriam’s Podcast Abiding Together * Sr. Miriam’s Books

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Chris & Michelle Benzinger share their story of adopting two children from Haiti after a hurricane devastated the country. They share with Jake & Bob how they weren’t planning to adopt until the Lord put it on their heart. They discuss how they navigated integrating these children into their family & how there was joint restoration for everyone involved. Michelle also talks about her experience with Safe & Sound protocol & it’s role in her healing journey.

Key Points * Before adoption, the call from the Lord was “Will you welcome them into your heart?” * How Chris & Michelle’s community helped to welcome their new children. * The disorientation of the kids coming to a new place, with new people and they don’t understand the language. * Joint restoration for everyone involved. Healing of attachment wounds for Chris & Michelle as well as their kids. * The importance of listening to your body in healing & a discussion of somatic methods. * Our minds and body are so connected that healing in one helps the other. * Safe & Sound Protocol explanation & it’s usefulness in our own healing and especially in our parenting.

Resources * Chris’ Website * Michelle’s Podcast Abiding Together

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This may be the most special episode of the podcast yet! Jake & Bob are joined by Bob’s sister, her husband and his 48 year old nephew Brian that Bob just met for the first time this year! They gave up their son for adoption after a teenage pregnancy and the wounds were still there for everybody after over 40 years. Then, by nothing short of a miracle, the family was reconnected! It’s a beautiful story of grace, healing, reconciliation and God’s abundant love.

Key Points * Nick & Kathy the experience of giving up their son for adoption after a teenage pregnancy. * Brian shares his story of finding out he was adopted and his experiences with both families. * “In my deepest wound, I saw Your glory and it dazzled me.” -St. Augustine * The beauty of the reunion of the family after many years apart. * Offering support and encouragement to other parents who gave babies up for adoption.

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Jake & Bob kick off a new series on adoption. We have all been impacted by adoption, whether through family situations or spiritually since we are all adopted as sons and daughters of God. Jake & Bob tackle heart dynamics of adoption, separation anxiety & ruptures of primary relationships along with defining dissociation & attachment trauma. This series will have something for everyone!

Key Points * We have all been impacted by adoption, whether through family situations or spiritually. We are all adopted as sons and daughters of God. * The heart dynamics of adoption, separation anxiety & ruptures of primary relationships. * Attachment & attachment trauma is a popular topic in pop psychology. * Healthy attachments are formed between the mother and child in the womb. * An explanation of the different types of memory. * Nothing is beyond the scope & capacity of God to heal. * Dissociation is a God-given dynamic where we self-protect but it’s not meant to be permanent.

Resources * The Places we Find Ourselves Podcast by Adam Young

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Trust is vitally important to the healing process. Jake & Bob discuss broken trust, healing relationships where trust has been broken and the barriers we put up that prevent us from building trust in our relationships. They share about how trust issues can affect our relationship with God, those closest to us & how we can rebuild that trust.

Key Points * Trust is vitally important to the healing process * Gen 3:10 “I was afraid because I was naked so I hid.” This verse is foundational to the human experience and a barrier in our relationship with God and others * Wrestling with trust issues in marriage * The first attack the enemy made in the garden was against trust * Jesus still had wounds after His resurrection, but they were healed and became signs of glory as opposed to wounds of death * Working through beliefs and vows that affect our ability to trust

Resources * Chastity & the Refusal to Grasp article * Dr. Karl’s Lehman’s Website https://www.kclehman.com/

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Dr. Karl Lehman joins Jake & Bob to discuss his Immanuel Approach to healing. He shares from his years of training and extensive therapy work on how to use this approach to bring people to deeper healing. Dr. Karl has been a leader in the field for decades and we are overjoyed to share this conversation with you.

Key Points * Dr. Karl explains the Immanuel Approach to therapy. He shares from his years of training and extensive work with people on how to use this approach to bring people to a place of healing. * Encountering Jesus in both positive and negative memories. * Dr. Karl shares how he has trained other professionals and volunteers to use this approach and the results it has gotten in people finding healing, particularly in 3rd world countries. * Dr. Karl shares his personal experience with healing ministry and common blockages in people’s minds and spirits. * Finding healing in the the presence of the Eucharist * How to know when we are truly encountering Jesus

Resources * Dr. Karl’s Website https://www.kclehman.com/ * The Immanuel Approach Book https://www.immanuelapproach.com/ * Fr. Basil’s Immanuel Approach in Catholic Theology * Outsmarting Yourself Website https://outsmartingyourself.org/ * Mind and Brain Book https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Brain-Separate-but-Integrated-ebook/dp/B0CC17X3X7

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We’re back! Jake & Bob return after a summer break tan & ready to dive deep into the topic of what healing really is. They also share insight into the problem of suffering, how to shift mindsets when it seems like healing isn’t coming & a consistent reminder that God is always up to something good.

Key Points * Healing is an essential part of the Church’s mission as our mission is Jesus’ mission & healing was an important part of His ministry. * Healing is more than just physical. * Suffering is an essential dimension of redemption * “Healing is the restoration of our God-given glory” -Jake Khym * God is always up to something good, even it we can’t see it at the moment * Healing is bringing about a greater good from whatever is experienced * The dangers of disassociation * Suffering is the door into healing, not the absence of healing

Resources * Pope Benedict’s Book “Jesus of Nazareth” * “Be Healed” by Bob Schuchts * Catechism of the Catholic Church

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This week, Jake and Bob talk about what it means to “process your emotions” and give ways to practically do that. They share that the steps to regulate emotions include awareness, feeling the emotion, naming the emotion, and relationships. They create a scenario where they navigate someone through a lot of intense emotion and bring it back to a wound. Through this scenario, they share the importance of uncovering a wound in order to bring about healing.

Key Points * The steps to regulating your emotions include: Awareness, feeling the emotion, naming the emotion, & relationship. * How parents respond to their emotions affect their children’s emotions & how to be aware of this as adults. * They walk through a counseling scenario to recognize the root wound behind specific emotions. * They discuss praying against, breaking, renouncing, & discovering any lies surrounding a vow. * What “bodily anchor” means & how the nervous system has feeling sensors across the body that can be labeled as a specific emotion

Resources * Dr Daniel Siegel presenting a Hand Model of the Brain * The Limbic System * 4 Year Old Mic'd up at Hockey * Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

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This week, Jake and Bob dive deeper into their series on emotions. They discuss how the Church often seems to deemphasize our emotions and the culture overemphasizes them which can leave us confused about the role emotions play in our lives. They discuss how having emotions is natural and good and how we can best integrate them into a holy lifestyle. They also make the important distinction between an emotion, a wound, and a spirit.

Key Points * What is an emotion and why is it there? * Holiness does not mean getting rid of emotion * Jesus as the model for how to have emotions * Understanding the emotion of anger * Distinction between an emotion, a wound, and a spirit * How to process our emotions in a healthy way

Resources * Feeling & Healing Your Emotions by Conrad Baars * Life Model Works YouTube channel * Eph 4:26-27 * RTG Anatomy of a Wound Series

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Bob and Jake introduce a new series on emotions. Bob shares some personal exciting news to kick off the conversation & then he and Jake discuss what emotions are, where they come from & how we regulate them.

Key Points * What are emotions, where do they come from & how do we regulate them? * Some exciting personal news for Bob! * How to deal with your feelings maturely * How emotions have caused the breakdown of many families * Social Media battling for your attention & its impact on your emotions * St. Thomas Aquinas on dealing with emotions/passions * Lessons from negative emotions & where they stem from * How emotions & love are connected * The distinction between emotions & feelings

Resources * “The A.I. Dilemma” Video * Feeling & Healing Your Emotions by Conrad Baars

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Jake and Bob answer questions submitted from the audience. They take time to diligently answer questions about spirituality & healing that Jake and Bob are able to answer based on experiences within their extensive careers in psychology. The questions range from what type of media we should be consuming, dealing with intrusive thoughts, working through vows & finding a spiritual director.

Key Points * How to discern whether or not you should watch movies with sinful actions in them. Art vs. Morality * Dealing with intrusive thoughts. Should we focus on them or let them pass? * Working through unhealthy vows * Discussion of the future series topic, transgenderism * Finding a spiritual director

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Resources * JPII Healing Center * Life Restoration Ministries * Jason Evert on the Matt Fradd Show

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This is the final installment in our series on "Healing Our Primary Relationships." Jake & Bob close this series by discussing how we can love others better. They open up about areas of struggle that can arise in relationships and the various avenues available for coming towards solutions with your spouse, friends & coworkers. Jake and Bob also pull important lessons from the teachings and lives of prominent Catholic role models like St. Mother Teresa and Pope St. John Paul II.

Key Points * Living out the greatest commandment * We can better share the love of God with others when we have received His love first * The importance of maturity in relationships, especially marriage * An explanation of the “art” of loving: caring, respecting, responding & knowing * Understanding the intentions of your partner & the importance of listening in loving * Practical tips on how to love others more fully * Stepping into love and vulnerability & sharing growth areas

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Jake and Bob break open the conversation they had in the previous episode with Dr. Peter Malinoski and dive deeper into the key points from that episode. This leads to a discussion where Jake and Bob talk about their own struggles with feelings of rejection and how to process that. The guys also talk about forgiving and loving our past selves, dealing with anxiety & the dangers of self-reliance.

Key Points * Were there “parts” before the fall? * A deeper discussion into how “parts” play a role in our personal lives. * Inviting Jesus into tough situations. * Forgiving and loving our past selves. * Confession is approaching a merciful God who loves us, not just temporarily removing his hatred towards us. * How to deal with anxiety. * The dangers of self-reliance. We can’t fight pride with more pride. * Examining the areas of self-hatred in our lives. Ask the Father how He sees you there.

Resources * RTG Episode 79

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Jake and Bob bring on fellow podcast host & Catholic psychology leader, Dr. Peter Malinoski. Dr. Malinoski is a clinical psychologist and the president and co-founder of Souls and Hearts. In this episode, Dr. Malinoski talks about the different “parts” of ourselves and the process of getting those parts into a more perfect unity. This process will help us to live the Greatest Commandment more fully because when we love ourselves, we can love our neighbor more fully.

Key Points * In order to fulfill the greatest commandment, we must also love ourselves * We have many different “parts” of ourselves that we need to try to bring in to more perfect unity * Sin fragments us * The role of a therapist in helping us become more unified * Turning to love in the face of challenges * The process of integrating a “part” of ourselves into the whole * Building a better relationship with our self * Working through self-hatred

Resources * Souls and Hearts Website. Dr. Peter’s work that grounds psychology and human formation in a Catholic understanding of the human person * Dr. Malinowski’s Podcast “Interior Integration for Catholics” Particularly Eps 71 & 73, 93, 100, 102 & 104. The show is a long-form solo podcast focused on helping Catholics come to embrace their identities as beloved, cherished little sons and daughters of God the Father and Mary our Mother. * CCC 330 - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/330.htm

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Following up on their series about healing and deliverance, Jake & Bob move into a conversation about healing our primary relationships with God, ourselves and with others. This stems from a recent talk that Bob gave with the assistance of his new book “Do You Want to be Healed.” Bob shares his own story of healing and how some key stories in the Gospels aided in his journey.

Key Points * Theology and anthropology go hand in hand for healing * Dealing with anger without shifting to timidity * How to understand the balance between the justice of God and the mercy of God * Bob shares from his own personal experience about finding healing from trauma through the compassion of another person. * How Jesus interacted with broken people in the Gospels like the woman at the well. * The idols that we put in front of our relationship with God. * “Jesus' desire for us precedes our desire for Him.” -Bob * Jesus changes the woman at the well’s relationship with Him, herself and her community. * “Worshiping the true God is the only integrating factor in our life.” -Bob paraphrasing the Catechism

Resources * “Do You Want to be Healed” Bob’s new 10-day retreat book with 10 Scriptures about healing that lead to prayer & action.

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In this episode, Bob and Jake reflect on all of the great conversations that have happened with their guests through the course of the season. They share their favorite insights that they gleaned from their guests and share their own final thoughts on discernment & deliverance.

Key Points * The Spiritual & Human components of our nature * Renouncement of the lies of the enemy * The different doorways we create that can allow the enemy to come into our lives * Why deliverance ministry matters * A review of the 5 Keys * Closing thoughts on the discernment of spirits

Resources * Summary of The Rules for Discernment

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In this episode, Jake and Bob sit down with Fr. Boniface Hicks, the director of The Institute for Ministry Formation at St Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. They discuss the role that spirituality plays in the healing of trauma and the numerous ways that opportunities for healing reveal themselves. There are several instances in this episode in which the hosts discuss the ways that Father Boniface's advice has led to healing within their own lives.

Key Points * Ways to distinguish between our own inner voice and God's voice * How a soul may find change * A discussion about some of the things that may bring about transformation * How the formation of our thoughts and feelings are linked * How a spiritual director's duty includes helping relationships grow * Why spiritual direction is different than counseling * Attunement and why it is necessary for healing

Resources * The Institute for Ministry Formation

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Jake & Bob are joined by their friends from Unbound Ministry, Neal and Matt Lozano. The conversation takes us through the journey of lifelong faith and how to spot the tactics used by the enemy in attempts to shake our foundations set in Christ. Neal and Matt share experiences from their relationships with Christ and their interpersonal relationships. They also share their system called the 5 Keys to Freedom, that helps to re-aim our sights back to the Father in times of trauma which leads to deeper healing.

Key Points * Discussion on the tactics used by the enemy & how evil spirits work primarily with deception. * Acts of faith, such as renouncement, take away the weight of thoughts brought on by the enemy because of our inherent identity in Christ. * Being able to identify the schemes of the devil are an essential part in implementing the 5 Keys to Freedom. * The explanation of what it means to obtain deliverance. * Working through the 5 Keys help to release you from the bondage in your life and to more fully see how Jesus is at work in you. * Discussing how to seek God for revelation instead of blaming God for trauma and how that simple adjustment can contribute a great deal towards healing. * The power that resentment has to control someone's life and how to break that connection through forgiveness.

Resources * Matt and Neal’s Podcast - Open Doors: Conversations with Heart of the Father * “Unbound” by Neal Lozano * Heart of the Father Website

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Jake & Bob are joined by Fr. Justin Brady who leads the Office of Healing, Deliverance and Exorcism in the Diocese of Boise and has a long history of connection to our hosts. They continue the conversation on discernment and deliverance that began last week with Fr. Tim Gallagher. Fr. Justin shares insights from his work in deliverance ministry on how we can be brought back into right relationship with God, ourselves and our neighbors.

Key Points * Fr. Justin shares his conversion story and how he got involved in his faith and his current work as a priest. * Embracing the fullness of Catholicism but uniting the tradition of the faith with movements of the Holy Spirit today through things like the charismatic renewal. * Exorcisms are reunifying a person into right relationship with themselves and with God. * True Religion is living charity: loving God and our neighbor as ourselves. * “God desires your healing” -Fr. Justin * The power of combining spiritual work like deliverance prayer with professional counseling. * A walk through of healing/deliverance prayer and an idea of how exorcisms work. * A lie is a lie that needs to be healed, no matter whether the lie comes from myself or a demon.

Resources * Previous Episode with Fr. Tim Gallagher * Fr. Tim’s book “The Discernment of Spirits”

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Jake & Bob are joined by Fr. Timothy Gallagher for a discussion on how discernment and healing go hand in hand. Fr. Tim is the author of the incredible book “The Discernment of Spirits” that teaches us how to utilize St. Ignatius’ rules of discernment. He shares the process of discernment while Jake & Bob combine his knowledge with their expertise on healing. The process of healing and discerning God’s will for us work beautifully together.

Key Points * Discerning what is from the voice of the Holy Spirit and what is from the voice of the evil one. * The rules of St. Ignatius are an invitation to hope. * “The more healing that can happen on both the physical and psychological levels, the harder the enemy’s task becomes.” -Fr. Tim * The first step in discernment is to notice any movements, thoughts or stirrings of the heart. Identify whether it is from the good spirit or the bad spirit and then take the appropriate action. If it is from the good spirit, take it in and be guided by it. If it is from the enemy, reject it. * The discernment process happens repeatedly throughout the healing process. It is continual and helps you know how to move forward. * Our parents/guardians are the first representatives of God to us. We may often hear God’s voice as our parent’s voices which can either be positive or negative. If we believe lies about ourselves from our parents, we need to work through those so that we don’t hear those lies coming from God’s voice in our hearts. We need to invite Jesus’ to speak His truth in our hearts. * In times of desolation, never make a change. * Renouncement prayer is a way to practically renounce lies and accept the opposing truths.

Resources * Fr. Tim’s book “The Discernment of Spirits” * Fr. Tim’s Discerning Hearts Podcast * Free Discerning Hearts App * Fr. Tim’s website

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Jake and Bob continue their series on working through hopelessness to find hope. When we feel hopeless, we often avoid God because we feel ashamed, guilty or unloved. In these times we only see God as a judge, pointing out our failings. But God is also our Savior who loves us even in the places we feel unloveable. We can try to find hope through things or people but this will let us down. God is the only one who can provide us with the hope we desire. Our hosts walk us through how to find hope again through an Encounter with the God who loves us.

Key Points * Hopelessness closes our hearts to the Encounter with God. * When the sickness of our lives becomes evident to us, we often only see God as Judge and not as Savior. * Jesus loves us in the places we feel unloveable. * Healing is a real encounter that brings us into wholeness, truth and communion. * If you lose sight of the Savior, Christianity is meaningless. * When we put hope in things or people that aren’t God, they become idols, and idols will always disappoint us.

Resources Spe Salve by Pope Benedict XVI (Encyclical)

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The season of Advent is a time of hope and waiting: preparing for the birth of Christ and welcoming Him into our hearts in a new way. But a season focused on hope can often reveal the places in our hearts that are hopeless. Jake and Bob kick off a new series on how to move from hopelessness to hope. They discuss how a lack of hope can often stem from a lack of trust, patience and intimacy with the Lord. Listen as they share some helpful shifts in mindset to grow in the virtue of hope this Advent season.

Key Quote “The person who loves intimacy with Jesus will get farther in the healing journey than the person who just wants to be healed.” -Jake Khym

Key Points * How the holidays and the Advent focus on hope can often reveal where we feel hopeless * We need to desire relationship with Jesus even more than the healing He can give us. He wants to give us good gifts but desires our hearts more than all. * A lack of hope can often come from a lack of intimacy and trust. * Trust is the currency in the economy of relationship. * “Gratitude is an antidote to hopelessness.” -Bob Schuchts

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The seasons of Advent and Christmas can bring up difficult family dynamics in our hearts, as well as a deep desire for a more whole and holy family. In today’s episode, Jake and Dr. Bob welcome Sr. Miriam James Heidland onto the podcast to talk about her new Advent devotional, “Behold” which touches on these dynamics through relationship with the Holy Family. The Holy Family provides a healing lens for us to discover new depths and completeness in our understanding of motherhood, fatherhood, childhood and our own family life. Links to the Behold weekly videos can be found in the resources section below.

Key Quote:

The hidden life at Nazareth allows everyone to enter into fellowship with Jesus by the most ordinary events of daily life - CCC 533

Key Points:

• Why Sister loves speaking about healing
• Family dynamics around Advent and the Christmas season
• Sister’s new Advent book and how it draws us into relationship with the Holy Family and our own family relationships
• Reflections on Mary’s motherhood
• Ideas on how to tangibly connect with the Holy Family
• The analogy of radio waves and how we can tune into the Lord’s kindness and tenderness
• Jake, Bob and Sister share about sculpting the Holy Family and the safety that it creates
• The importance of receiving our identity in different stages of life (ie. husband, wife, parent) before giving from it
• The difference between someone who is simply giving to give, and someone who is giving in order to receive
• How can we embody the Holy Family for one another?

Practical Application/ Reflection Questions:

1. Which member of the Holy Family are you most drawn to?
2. Allow yourself to be loved by the Holy Family this Advent, especially inviting Mary to mother you and St. Joseph to father you.
3. Pray about how you can embody the Holy Family for others in your family this coming Christmas season.

Resources:

• Behold: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation, Sr. Miriam James Heidland (book)
• Trailer for Behold Advent series (video)
• Behold: Introduction (video)

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Episode 69: Forgiveness (Part 2)

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In this incredibly practical and reflective episode, Jake and Bob walk listeners through a thirteen step process of forgiveness, offering guiding insights along the way. You may wish to find a quiet, prayerful place to listen to this episode in order to apply the exercises. We are praying for you!

Key Quote:

For with the judgment you make you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get. - Matthew 7:2

Key Points:

• Surrender as part of the Christian approach to forgiveness
• Thirteen steps to forgiveness:
• Step 1: Ask the Holy Spirit to show you who you need to forgive.
• Step 2: Picture the person in front of you and pay attention to how you feel.
• Step 3: Make an account of the debt they owe you.
• Step 4: Imagine yourself telling them what they did to hurt you and how it has affected you. If you can, notice that this is not the person they were designed to be. Separate their dignity from the evil they have done.
• Step 5: Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you what you believe about yourself based on that incident.
• Step 6: Renounce the identity lies.
• Step 7: Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the judgements towards the person who hurt you.
• Step 8: Renounce those judgements.
• Step 9: Ask Jesus to forgive the person. Invite the person to stand at the cross with you.
• Step 10: Forgive the person.
• Step 11: Pray a prayer of blessing over that person, ask God to bless them in the opposite way they hurt you.
• Step 12: Ask Jesus to seal his forgiveness and heal the wounds.
• Step 13: Thank God for his healing.

Resources:

• Forgiveness Meditation with Sister Miriam James Heidland
• Episode 12: Anatomy of a Wound (Part 1)
• Episode 66: Judgment, Mercy and Healing (Part 1)

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Forgiveness is not an easy topic. It’s intimately connected to our hurts and areas that need healing. But forgiveness is also misunderstood. Building off the previous series on right judgment, mercy and healing, Jake and Dr. Bob begin a two-part series on forgiveness, diving into the etymology of the word, addressing our misinterpretations, and challenging us to look at how Jesus models forgiveness. They look at how forgiveness is the perfect marriage between right judgment and mercy, and go deep into the Catechism to unpack the spiritual and human reality of this virtue. Be prepared to pause, rewind and listen to this episode again and again.

Key Quote:

It is there, in fact, "in the depths of the heart," that everything is bound and loosed. It is not in our power not to feel or to forget an offense; but the heart that offers itself to the Holy Spirit turns injury into compassion and purifies the memory in transforming the hurt into intercession. - CCC 2843

Key Points:

• How right judgment and mercy combined equal true forgiveness
• Why dividing right judgment and mercy creates an awful reality
• The etymology of the word ‘forgive’
• Why we hold on to unforgiveness
• Misinterpretations of what forgiveness is
• Reconciliation and restitution
• The pain and shame on both sides of hurt that can become identity lies
• Two powerful paragraphs from Catechism of the Catholic Church on forgiveness
• Forgiveness will not always be followed by restoration of the relationship
• The places we’re not willing to forgive may be places where we’ve created idols in our lives
• Forgiveness and the connection with trust and surrender to God
• How forgiveness didn’t diminish Jesus’s dignity
• Applying what’s been discussed to the sex abuse crisis in the Church

Resources:

• Catechism of the Catholic Church, para 2840
• Catechism of the Catholic Church, para 2843
• Episode 66: Right Judgment
• Episode 67: Mercy

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When we understand and exercise right judgement then we can offer and receive mercy, which leads to healing. Jake and Bob break down the role of mercy with helpful analogies and discussion to draw a more complete picture of healing. They also take a look at what happens when we get judgement wrong.

Key Quote:

Without the presence of the merciful Father, we are delivered up to our faults, without any possible remedy. There would be no forgiveness of error or sin. No place for weakness, frailty, or failure, all of which are nonetheless a part of our lives. - Fr. Jacques Philippe, Priestly Fatherhood

Key Points:

• Bob illustrates with examples how mercy cannot exist without right judgement
• The opposite of wrong judgement leads to false or cheap mercy
• Mercy is the what leads to healing
• A sound anthropology is needed for real healing
• Mercy is a combination of truth and love
• Hesed = an Old Testament word for God’s mercy and love toward his people, an undeserved kindness and generosity
• Misericordia = a heart for our misery
• Jake and Bob share personal experiences of experiencing hesed and misericordia
• The importance of remembering our encounters with God’s mercy
• Notice what captivates you, and notice what challenges you

Resources:

• Episode 66: Judgement, Mercy & Healing (Part 1) - Right Judgement
• Episode 14: Anatomy of a Wound (Part 3)
• Priestly Fatherhood, Fr. Jacques Philippe (book)

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In response to the previous series on same-sex attraction, Jake and Bob begin a new series on Judgement, Mercy and Healing from a Catholic lens. The first topic on the table is Right Judgement as they address the tension between ‘we have to judge’ and ‘we can’t judge’.

Key Quote:

Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us - Matt 6:12

Key Points:

• Jake and Bob revisit some feedback from the series on same-sex attraction
• The umbrella of truth that underpins the entire podcast
• Catholic anthropology is the basis of good therapy
• Subjectivity as defined by JPII
• How the parable of the prodigal son illustrates Bob and Jake’s approach to the podcast
• Defining right judgement and false judgement
• The tension between “we have to judge” based on objective truth and “we can’t judge” because justice belongs to the Lord
• The important distinction between sharing truth and the way in which it’s shared
• The backlash against judgement has manifested in the woke community
• Cancel culture
• What Scripture says about judgement

Resources:

• Anatomy of a Wound series

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Jake and Bob take time to debrief the series on Same Sex Attraction and address feedback from listeners.

Key Quote:

For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with the evil spirits in the heavens. - Ephesians 6:12

Key Points:

• Jake and Bob address some listener feedback about the series
• The distinction between a pastoral approach and a philosophical or theological approach to the conversation
• Can heterosexual and homosexual sins be weighted the same?
• The denial of truth that’s pervasive in our current culture
• Why it’s problematic to apply the term ‘conversion therapy’ too broadly
• Bad therapy vs good therapy
• The difference between being ‘value neutral’, imposing an ideology or respecting a client’s freedom in therapy
• Defining healing and the healing process
• Jake and Bob close with their hopes for this past season and a reveal of what’s coming next

Practical Application/ Reflection Questions:

1. Did you experience a reaction of grief during any episodes in this series? Note when and why and spend some time in prayerful reflection.
2. Consider the distinctions presented between a pastoral approach vs a philosophical or theological approach to this topic. How do you find yourself more inclined to respond to others? Where might you need to adjust your approach to bringing more truth or more love to the conversation?
3. What’s your response to Jake and Bob’s distinction between ‘good therapy’ and ‘bad therapy’?
4. Which guest did you appreciate hearing from the most and why?

Resources:

• Begin our series on Same-Sex Attraction here
• Living the Truth in Love: Pastoral Approaches to Same Sex Attraction, Janet Smith & Fr. Paul Check (book)

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Jake and Bob take time to debrief the series on Same Sex Attraction and address feedback from listeners.

Key Quote:

For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with the evil spirits in the heavens. - Ephesians 6:12

Key Points:

• Jake and Bob address some listener feedback about the series
• The distinction between a pastoral approach and a philosophical or theological approach to the conversation
• Can heterosexual and homosexual sins be weighted the same?
• The denial of truth that’s pervasive in our current culture
• Why it’s problematic to apply the term ‘conversion therapy’ too broadly
• Bad therapy vs good therapy
• The difference between being ‘value neutral’, imposing an ideology or respecting a client’s freedom in therapy
• Defining healing and the healing process
• Jake and Bob close with their hopes for this past season and a reveal of what’s coming next

Practical Application/ Reflection Questions:

1. Did you experience a reaction of grief during any episodes in this series? Note when and why and spend some time in prayerful reflection.
2. Consider the distinctions presented between a pastoral approach vs a philosophical or theological approach to this topic. How do you find yourself more inclined to respond to others? Where might you need to adjust your approach to bringing more truth or more love to the conversation?
3. What’s your response to Jake and Bob’s distinction between ‘good therapy’ and ‘bad therapy’?
4. Which guest did you appreciate hearing from the most and why?

Resources:

• Begin our series on Same-Sex Attraction here
• Living the Truth in Love: Pastoral Approaches to Same Sex Attraction, Janet Smith & Fr. Paul Check (book)

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In this extended episode, Jake and Bob sit down with Christopher Dowling for a deeply nuanced conversation examining the the Catechism of the Catholic Church, ‘camps’ that exist around the Church’s teaching on homosexuality, and how we can love one another while fundamentally disagreeing on how to approach same-sex relationships. Christopher came out as gay in 2018 and is currently engaged to be married to another man. He and Bob know one another from their time in shared ministry, and for the first time revisit how the events of 2018 affected them individually. This is a powerful conversation that we hope is one small step towards healing and relationship as we respectfully dialogue about grief and hope, doubt and faith, sadness and love.

Key Quote:

We stand in different camps, but where we can be united is in reverencing each other, and wanting to understand each other’s heart. - Jake Khym

Key Points:

• Christopher shares his background in the Church, including several major ministries that he’s worked for or spent time with
• Jake and Christopher define what sort of ‘camps’ they see emerging in the conversation around Church teaching and homosexuality
• Christopher shares his experience of ‘coming out’ and choosing to pursue relationships with men
• Jake pauses the conversation to assess how people may interpret the questions that he and Bob are posing to Christopher
• Christopher and Bob speak for the first time about how they both felt when Christopher came out in 2018
• The men take time to address the personal and unique grief and hurt that is at the heart of much conversation around homosexuality and the Church, and how we can do better to listen to one another
• Christopher answers the common question, ‘How can I love you without compromising my beliefs?’
• Christopher speaks to the difference between accepting vs affirming
• The men unpack how the pastoral tone changes around this topic when we’re in relationship with each other and truly ‘sitting across the table’ instead of in a faceless forum
• A discussion ensues about paragraph 2357 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church that references the unexplained ‘psychological genesis’ of same-sex attraction and the ‘great variety of forms’ it has taken throughout history
• The episode concludes, as Christopher puts it, with lingering feelings of doubt, grief and sadness, but simultaneously faith, hope and love

Practical Application:

1. Do you find it difficult to listen to and receive someone who has an opinion or lifestyle that’s different from yours? Practice having a conversation with someone you love without interrupting them to share your own opinion right away.
2. Pay attention to how you feel throughout the episode. What emotions come up for you? Do you feel defensive or grieved by anything that is said? Do you feel encouraged? Consider your involuntary feelings and allow yourself to feel these things without jumping to immediate conclusions.

Resources:

• Catechism of the Catholic Church para 2357

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In this extended episode, Jake and Bob sit down with Christopher Dowling for a deeply nuanced conversation examining the the Catechism of the Catholic Church, ‘camps’ that exist around the Church’s teaching on homosexuality, and how we can love one another while fundamentally disagreeing on how to approach same-sex relationships. Christopher came out as gay in 2018 and is currently engaged to be married to another man. He and Bob know one another from their time in shared ministry, and for the first time revisit how the events of 2018 affected them individually. This is a powerful conversation that we hope is one small step towards healing and relationship as we respectfully dialogue about grief and hope, doubt and faith, sadness and love.

Key Quote:

We stand in different camps, but where we can be united is in reverencing each other, and wanting to understand each other’s heart. - Jake Khym

Key Points:

• Christopher shares his background in the Church, including several major ministries that he’s worked for or spent time with
• Jake and Christopher define what sort of ‘camps’ they see emerging in the conversation around Church teaching and homosexuality
• Christopher shares his experience of ‘coming out’ and choosing to pursue relationships with men
• Jake pauses the conversation to assess how people may interpret the questions that he and Bob are posing to Christopher
• Christopher and Bob speak for the first time about how they both felt when Christopher came out in 2018
• The men take time to address the personal and unique grief and hurt that is at the heart of much conversation around homosexuality and the Church, and how we can do better to listen to one another
• Christopher answers the common question, ‘How can I love you without compromising my beliefs?’
• Christopher speaks to the difference between accepting vs affirming
• The men unpack how the pastoral tone changes around this topic when we’re in relationship with each other and truly ‘sitting across the table’ instead of in a faceless forum
• A discussion ensues about paragraph 2357 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church that references the unexplained ‘psychological genesis’ of same-sex attraction and the ‘great variety of forms’ it has taken throughout history
• The episode concludes, as Christopher puts it, with lingering feelings of doubt, grief and sadness, but simultaneously faith, hope and love

Practical Application:

1. Do you find it difficult to listen to and receive someone who has an opinion or lifestyle that’s different from yours? Practice having a conversation with someone you love without interrupting them to share your own opinion right away.
2. Pay attention to how you feel throughout the episode. What emotions come up for you? Do you feel defensive or grieved by anything that is said? Do you feel encouraged? Consider your involuntary feelings and allow yourself to feel these things without jumping to immediate conclusions.

Resources:

• Catechism of the Catholic Church para 2357

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Jake and Bob sit down for an honest conversation with Hilde, a woman who would have once called herself a ‘gay Catholic.’ Hilde’s lifelong attraction to the truth made her feel intensely divided between the Catholic faith she was raised with and a lifestyle of same-sex relationships. Then, a spontaneous trip to Medjugorje changed everything. Now, Hilde defines herself more through her identity as a daughter of God than her sexual desires. Hilde’s unflinching retelling of her story is a beautiful example of how God always pursues us.

Key Quote:

Being Christian is not the result of an ethical choice or a lofty idea, but the encounter with an event, a person, which gives life a new horizon and a decisive direction. - Deus Caritas Est (Benedict XVI)

Key Points:

• While wrestling with some deep questions, Hilde found a copy of ‘Be Healed’ on campus and ended up connecting with Bob for the first time
• Through her friendship and conversation with Bob, Hilde slowly grew trust and encountered inner healing
• Hilde shares her upbringing as the youngest in a large, orthodox Catholic family
• During a time of difficulty in her relationship with her mom, Hilde was innocently drawn into a relationship with an older woman which became sexual
• Hilde wrestled with questions of her identity and conscience while entertaining same-sex relationships, and some poor spiritual advice furthered her exploration
• In a moment of turmoil and prayer, Hilde felt drawn to go to Medjugorje and it was a transformative experience
• Hilde exhorts priests and spiritual leaders to share the truth in love about the Church’s teaching, beginning with finding our identity as sons and daughters rather than focussing on our attractions
• Hilde continues her story, sharing what happened after Medjugorje and how she feels a strong new desire to become a saint, but doesn’t feel called to marriage
• Each layer of healing comes with facing different shame but also experiencing deeper relationship with Jesus and new freedom

Practical Application:

1. Listen to this episode with a pen and paper in hand. What stands out to you? Make notes about key ideas that stand out to you. Reflect on why you highlighted those particular themes.

Resources:

• Be Healed, Dr Bob Schuchts (book)
• Redeeming Love, Francine Rivers (book)

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This episode, Jake and Bob sit down with AJ Benjamin, the author of “When the Son Frees You.” They discuss his journey of healing that led to his writing a book. AJ discusses his childhood wounds, the pathway of his healing and how it led to a fulfilled life with his wife.

Key Quote:

“The purification of our hearts has to do with paternal or maternal images, stemming from our personal and cultural history, and influencing our relationship with God.” (CCC 2779)

Key Points:

-AJ’s journey of same-sex attraction.

-His insistence on not labelling people as gay or straight because in his mind labels box people in and people are more than their sexual orientation.

-A discussion of gender/sexual fluidity

-Working through wounds from childhood to find healing

Practical Application:

1. Look into the work of Desert Stream Ministries and Living Waters small groups.
2. Reflect on your own relationship with your mother and father and how it influenced your view of God and your experience your sexuality.
3. Explore one of the resources below.

Resources:

• When the Son Frees You: A Catholic Man's Journey of Healing From Same-Sex Attraction (Book by A.J. Benjamin)
• Desert Stream Living Waters
• Theology of the Body, Pope John Paull II (writings)
• Theology of the Body Institute (ministry from Christopher West)

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This week in our series on same-sex attraction, Jake and Bob speak with Andrew Comiskey, founder of Desert Stream Ministries. Desert Stream helps people of all every sexual orientation begin to heal areas of sexual brokenness. Andrew brings his humor, passion, faith and care to this conversation. Andrew desires to offer a safe space within the Church to those who are seeking integration, wholeness and healing in areas of sexuality and we hope you experience the Father’s merciful heart through him in this episode.

Key Quote:

The heart is our hidden center, beyond the grasp of our reason and of others; only the Spirit of God can fathom the human heart and know it fully. - CCC 2563

Key Points:

• Andrew introduces himself and his ministry
• The common ground of sexual healing no matter your sexual orientation and/or brokenness
• Why small groups at Living Waters are made up of women and men working through a variety of brokenness toward greater integration
• Andrew expresses his desire to see the Church be known for being a place that is safe, merciful and healing
• Andrew shares his testimony of experiencing same-sex attraction and encountering evangelical Christianity in his youth which set him on a path to reconcile his desires to Christ
• Andrew and Bob discuss some formative writings on this subject, especially those of Leanne Payne - they address why she’s sometimes seen as controversial
• Andrew addresses some cultural shifts that have occurred in our view of homosexuality as well as enduring truths
• Jake and Bob summarize their conversation with Andrew and offer further clarification and explanation of what was discussed

Practical Application:

1. Look into the work of Desert Stream Ministries and Living Waters small groups.
2. Reflect on your own relationship with your masculinity or femininity.
3. Explore one of the resources below.

Resources:

• Andrew Comiskey
• Desert Stream Living Waters
• Theology of the Body, Pope John Paull II (writings)
• Theology of the Body Institute (ministry from Christopher West)
• Leanne Payne
• Crisis in Masculinity, Leanne Payne (book)
• Broken Image, Leanne Payne (book)
• The Healing Presence, Leanne Payne (book)
• Restoring the Christian Soul, Leanne Payne (book)

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Jake and Bob begin a series on same-sex attraction with the desire to bring hope, clarity and understanding to this topic and the Church. Why this series? We have seen this topic impact many people who are trying to navigate this conversation well. As we move forward, we want to be sensitive and use great reverence toward the people that this directly affects, including our listeners. We believe that love and charity are essential in this discussion, as well as humility in the pursuit of truth. The depths of the human heart are holy ground.

Key Quote:

The number of men and women who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies is not negligible. This inclination, which is objectively disordered, constitutes for most of them a trial. They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided. These persons are called to fulfill God's will in their lives and, if they are Christians, to unite to the sacrifice of the Lord's Cross the difficulties they may encounter from their condition. - CCC 2358

Key Points:

• Jake and Bob introduce the topic, acknowledging that it is sensitive and may bring up many feelings for people
• We believe that the Church teaches infallibly what is true, and we also believe that this topic can be discussed in the Church with greater charity and humility
• Desires themselves are not inherently wrong, and disordered desires extend beyond same-sex attraction
• We define what is meant by ‘psychological genesis’ and why the Catechism of the Catholic Church does not attempt to explain a psychological genesis for same-sex attraction
• How to simultaneously honor the objective reality of who we are and the subjective reality of what we experience in our sexuality
• Trauma is inflicted on those who experience homosexuality when they are not treated with dignity
• Behind every disordered desire is a search for something good, for love
• Jake and Bob acknowledge the mystery and the unknown behind several dimensions of this topic

Practical Application:

1. Read and reflect on the section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church regarding the Sixth Commandment.

Resources:

• Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraphs 2331-2359
• Episode 41: Sexual Healing (Part 5)

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In this episode, Jake and Bob speak with Renee Lemire, a podcast listener who used Dr. Bob’s book, “Be Restored” as a guide for a personal healing retreat that led to tremendous healing. Her story has aspects that are common to us all, and we pray that this gives you hope that healing in your own life is possible and doesn’t need to be costly or complicated.

Key Quote:

“And they implored Him that they might just touch the fringe of His cloak; and as many as touched it were cured.” - Matthew 14:36

Key Points:

• Renee shares how she went from a destructive party lifestyle in highschool to finding comfort in the Church and ultimately experiencing an encounter with Jesus at Florida State University that changed her life
• After the initial conversion of her heart, Renee experienced a feeling of disintegration that she needed healing in other areas of her life
• “Be Restored” gave Renee words to understand her wounds and what needed to be healed
• Renee shares the origin of the wounds in her identity as a daughter
• Renee recounts her experience of going on a personal retreat and using Dr. Bob’s book as a guide to healing
• Renee shares insight into what she tangibly did during her retreat and how she let the Holy Spirit lead

Practical Application:

1. Ask the Holy Spirit to be your guide in the healing process.
2. Consider taking time out of the year ahead to use “Be Restored” as a guide for personal healing.
3. If you can’t take a day of time to conduct a personal retreat, simply read through “Be Restored” at home.

Resources:

• St. Paul’s Outreach (SPO)
• Brotherhood of Hope
• Be Restored, Dr. Bob Schuchts (book)
• Episodes 57 & 58: The Healing Process, Restore the Glory
• Florida State University - Catholic Student Union

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Jake and Bob walk step-by-step through the practicals of the healing process using the Immanuel Approach. This episode is packed with practical content that you’ll want to revisit again and again.

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Key Quote:

[In the Immanuel process], the goal of healing is connection with God - Jake

Key Points:

• The disposition of our hearts and receptivity to grace
• How self awareness helps us respect the process
• Our interpretation of events matter - do we fear our triggers or see them as God wanting to heal us?
• A complete walk-through of the steps in the healing process, based on the Immanuel Approach (see the practical application)
• We can have pre-verbal memories that are attached to wounds
• Types of barriers: vows, judgements, lack of forgiveness, unconfessed sin
• Renunciation of vows and the announcing of God’s truth/ blessing

Practical Application:

1. Draw your attention to God. Recall a positive memory of connection with God or others and allow it to overflow in an expression of gratitude to Him. This is called the ‘Immanuel Moment.’
2. Now, bring to mind a moment of recent distress or disconnection. What is it that you’re feeling in that moment? What are you ‘believing in the feelings’?
3. Ask Jesus to show you the root of the distress; don’t try to figure it out yourself.
4. Identify the painful experience and corresponding belief.
5. Ask the Lord to reveal what He desires for you to know.
6. If you begin to feel ‘stuck’ in the process, there is likely a barrier present. Address the barrier using a corresponding technique such as renunciation.
7. Test the fruit: go back to the original memory and original distress and sense if there is peace. If difficult emotion is still present, go back and repeat the relevant steps.

Resources:

• The Immanuel Approach
• Anatomy of a Wound (Restore the Glory series)
• Be Healed, Dr. Bob Schuchts (book) and the seven signs of healing
• Be Restored, Dr. Bob Schuchts (book) and appendix with healing prayer scripts
• Be Transformed, Dr. Bob Schuchts (book)
• Healing content on the Hallow App with Dr. Bob Schuchts and Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT
• Healing the Whole Person (retreat)

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Jake and Dr. Bob get practical about the healing process and provide examples of what it looks like to allow Christ to be the Healer.

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Key Points:

• Examples of inner healing happen throughout Scripture
• The pattern of healing through Christ looks like this:
• Always begins with an encounter with Jesus, Him seeing the person and their true dignity
• Jesus speaks the truth with hope and love

• Jesus offers himself as a remedy

• The Raising of Lazarus is a great analogy of our woundedness and healing through Christ

• There has to be awareness and desire for healing to take place. This takes humility.
• We have to understand what what it means to be human in order to enter into healing
• Begin the process of healing by deepening self-awareness and identifying where you are currently struggling
• Let Jesus be the Healer, rather than worshiping the process
• Some insights and specific examples modeling prayer ministry as part of the healing process
• Examples of internal barriers to healing

Practical Application:

Begin your healing journey by praying about questions that Dr. Bob posed:

1. Where am I struggling in my relationships?
2. Where are the areas of habitual sin?
3. Where are the desires that are disordered in my life, even if I’m not acting on them?
4. Where am I struggling emotionally in situations?

Resources:

• Episode 55: Security, Maturity, Purity (Part 3)

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Jake and Dr. Bob are joined by two special guests: Fr. Burke Masters and Dr. Tom Nelson. As experts in their respective fields, the four men discuss integrated healing of the whole person: body, soul and spirit. They draw on their experience of working together at healing retreats through the JPII Healing Center and share how integrated healing has changed the way they minister. We hope this blesses you!

Key Points:

• Healing has to do with wholeness and communion - no matter what angle you’re approaching healing from (body, soul, spirit), it’s important to keep the whole person in mind
• Sculpting, ‘Visio Divina’ and the power of touch for integrated healing
• Dr. Tom and Fr. Burke’s experience with leading healing retreats based on Dr. Bob’s model
• Dr. Tom discovered integrated healing as a skeptic who attended a retreat from Dr. Bob
• Fr. Burke also discovered integrated healing Dr. Bob’s and his book ‘Be Healed’
• Dr. Tom and Fr. Burke share how practicing integrated healing has brought them joy in their fields

Practical Application:

1. Consider whether you give weight to one area of healing over the others: body, soul and spirit (mind). How could you approach your own healing or the journeys of those around you in a more integrated way?
2. Explore a new method of prayer using Visio Divina.

Resources:

• Be Healed, Dr. Bob Schuchts (book)
• Visio Divina

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Jake and Bob conclude the series on Security, Maturity, Purity, by talking about Purity. The development of this area is about much more than sexuality. Purity begins when we orient ourselves towards love by both seeing God and seeing like God. This episode challenges us to see ourselves and others more through God’s eyes with the healing gaze of love.

Guiding Quote:

Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God. - Matthew 5:8

Key Points:

• How the Gospel story of the Healing of the Blind Man of Bethsaida illustrates Security, Maturity and Purity
• Purity of heart means seeing God and seeing like Him.
• Seeing like God means not just seeing someone’s brokenness but seeing them in their wholeness… this includes ourselves
• When we talk about purity, we need to look at the heart not just actions
• We must encounter God in his fullness through security and maturity before we can truly embrace the wholeness of God’s love for us
• At the root of an addiction or impurity is an absence of love. When we invite God (love) into our impurity there can be healing. Do we trust him enough for this?
• It’s inadequate to simply talk about ‘right or wrong’ in the Church
• An indicator of purity is the quality of relationship we offer to others: being able to admonish another and at the same time love them through a problem they have
• Impurity is any deviation from love
• The power of the healing gaze of Jesus

Practical Application:

1. Where is there addiction or impurity in my life? Where am I not living in freedom, and what does it mean to hold Jesus’s hand in that area?
2. What does it look like to admonish others and be ready to love them through their struggles?

Resources:

• None this week

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Jake and Bob continue their series on Security, Maturity and Purity by looking at the difference between false maturity vs maturing into our true selves through yoking ourselves to Christ.

Guiding Quote:

The real Son of God is at your side. He is beginning to turn you into the same kind of thing as Himself. He is beginning, so to speak, to "inject" His kind of life and thought into you; beginning to turn the tin soldier into a live man. The part of you that does not like it is the part that is still tin. - CS Lewis, Mere Christianity

Key Points:

• Why Maturity comes after Security in the order of healing
• The true purpose of healing is to help us love well, rather than to make life easier
• We find ourselves when we make a gift of ourselves, and this sacrifice requires maturity
• False maturity can come from woundedness. We want to mature past the false self into our true selves.
• Jake breaks open the analogy of Jesus’s yoke which helps us understand submission to Christ as a path to maturity
• Jake and Bob each share from their stories about their personal journeys to maturity

Practical Application:

1. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 on Security, go back and begin with that as the foundational episode of the series.
2. Consider the analogy of the yoke. How might your frustrations in the Christian life or healing journey point toward an area of your life in need of maturity?
3. Pray for Godly mentors (or ask someone you know for wisdom and guidance) who can help you mature in areas of false maturity.

Resources:

• Security, Maturity Purity (Part 1)

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Join Jake and Bob as they begin a new series discussing Security, Maturity and Purity. These three things are not only foundational to our healing, but are essential to the entire Christian life. In this first episode, Jake and Bob spend time unpacking what they mean by Security, including the role our parents play in shaping this for us, and how to begin healing in this area. Bookmark this series because you’re going to want to keep coming back.

Guiding Quote:

The language of faith thus draws on the human experience of parents, who are in a way the first representatives of God for man. [But] no one is father as God is Father. - CCC 239

Key Points:

• Bob shares the story of his eight-day retreat and where the concept of “security, maturity, purity” originated
• RIM (Relationship, Identity, Mission) fits directly into Security, Maturity, Purity
• Security is founded in trust and love
• There’s a direct link between our relationship with our parents and our relationship with God
• Security is foundational to our relationship with Jesus and God the Father
• Some helpful ways to begin healing in the area of security

Practical Application:

1. Be curious about your life story. Ask the Holy Spirit to accompany you as you take an honest look at how you’ve been loved or not loved well throughout your life.
2. What are key moments of security or insecurity in your past? Invite the Holy Spirit to reveal these memories with gentleness and tenderness.
3. Ask, how have you grown in trust in different areas of your life?

Resources:

• The Immanuel Approach

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After an incredible series on Healing and Leadership, Jake and Bob sit down for one final episode with renowned leadership expert Patrick Lencioni. Lencioni is founder of the Table Group, a consulting firm which has helped businesses across the globe in their quest for organizational health. He is a practicing Catholic and a force behind the Amazing Parish project. Pat opens up about his short fuse (and new peace he's discovered), why people-pleasing is so deadly, and why the only kind of leadership is servant leadership. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

Guiding Quote:

Do I want to be a leader because of what it does for me, or do I want to be a leader because it’s a huge responsibility to love and serve others? - Patrick Lencioni

Key Points:

• Pat shares how he met Dr. Bob, began to dive deeper into healing, and how that’s impacted his leadership
• What we might be missing in the story of St. Paul’s conversion
• Why agreeableness is not a healthy position for a leader
• The difference between ‘niceness’ and kindness and love
• What a lack of conflict indicates
• Lencioni’s 5 healthy functions of an organization
• Vulnerability-based trust
• Healthy conflict
• Commitment
• Accountability

• Collective Results

• Why all leadership is servant leadership

• The difference between head level knowledge of faith and heart level relationship with Jesus, truly believing that God loves us uniquely and unconditionally
• Pat demystifies what leaders are like in the business world and and why it’s not as scary as we might think to bring faith into the workplace
• Pat’s advice to leaders: purify your intentions, get healthy (work towards wholeness and integrity), and shepherd the people closest to you

Practical Application:

1. The next time you catch yourself being ‘agreeable’ when you have a different perspective, speak up instead.
2. Is your faith something that you believe with your head or a person you’ve encountered in your heart? Don’t be afraid to go to God in prayer with the truthful answer. Be honest with him about any areas of doubt in his goodness and love.
3. Take some time to identify who those 'closest to you' are, who you may be called to invest more of your leadership efforts into and shepherd well.
4. Choose one of the resources to explore more with your team at work or in a small group in your church community.

Resources:

• Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Pat Lencioni (book)
• The Motive, Pat Lencioni (book)
• The Advantage, Pat Lencioni (book)
• The Working Genius Assessment (online assessment)
• The Simple Reminder (podcast)
• At the Table (podcast)
• The Working Genius Podcast
• The Table Group
• The Amazing Parish
• Be Healed, Dr. Bob Schuchts (book)

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It is an honor to welcome two incredible leaders onto the podcast today, Mother Superior Gloria Therese and Sr. Regina Marie of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles. Several years ago, their community of Carmelite Sisters reached a crisis point. The Order had been founded during a period of religious persecution in Mexico and compounded by individual trauma they were collectively in need of deep healing. Mother Superior and Sr. Regina Marie discovered Dr. Bob’s ‘Healing the Whole Person’ and soon the entire Community had taken the program. Together, the Sisters recount this profound experience of rediscovering their stories and learning to trust that God can use our brokenness to minister to the world. Theirs is a story of hope and a picture of God’s deep desire for our wholeness. Guiding Quote:

I will lead the blind by a road they do not know, by paths they have not known I will guide them. I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground. These are the things I will do, and I will not forsake them. - Isaiah 42:16

Key Points:

• How the Sisters came into contact with Dr. Bob’s work
• None of us pass through childhood without some need for healing because it is such a vulnerable time in our lives
• Sr. Regina Marie shares about a family tragedy that occured in her teenage years and how she found healing when Jesus came into the memory
• Sister reveals how unhealed trauma affected her leadership with the Carmelite Sisters
• What artificial harmony is and how that impacts relationships in a community
• A brief history of the traumatic events which shaped the history of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart
• What the Carmelite community looks like now that they’ve been through the ‘Healing the Whole Person’ program
• A word to other religious communities who may find themselves in need of healing

Practical Application:

1. Do you find yourself living out ‘artificial harmony’? How might you take the first step to become more integrated in spaces where you tend to do this?
2. In prayer, ask Jesus where he has been in your story. Ask him to show how he has been with you through hard things, even if you didn’t feel his presence at the time.
3. Invite Jesus into any specific memories which you may find yourself revisiting. Ask him to reveal himself in the scene and to be with you there.

Resources:

• Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles (website)
• Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart on Facebook
• Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart on Twitter
• The Interior Castle, St. Teresa of Avila (book)
• The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross (book)
• Be Healed, Dr. Bob Schuchts (book)
• Healing the Whole Person (retreat)
• The 4 Disciplines of a Healthy Organization (video)

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In this episode, Jake and Bob host Brett Powell on the podcast. Brett is co-host with Jake on Way of the Heart Podcast, a conversion for men about journeying through life with a heart fully alive. Brett has extensive experience in leadership within the church and a passion for men’s ministry and fatherhood. Brett gets real about the heart of leadership: relationship with others and relationship with God, and why our relationships at home matter more than anything else as leaders. Thank you, Brett, for the gentle reminder to re-evaluate what we’re prioritizing in light of what’s most important!

Quote:

We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures, we are the sum of the Father's love for us and our real capacity to become the image of His Son Jesus. - St. John Paul II

Key points:

• Work is an easy place to go for affirmation, but parenthood is where our true selves show
• How leadership manifests in fatherhood
• How performance orientation can get in the way of unconditional love
• What does ‘freedom to fail’ mean and look like?
• The importance of desiring good for the people you lead
• The heart multiplies itself into the people it leads
• The yoke of Christ vs the yoke we put on others
• The impact of shame and an unhealed heart in leadership
• Why prioritizing relationships in the home matters more than anything else
• The currency of trust is foundational in organizations

Practical Application:

1. Assess: where are you currently putting your resources either in your business or your family life? What does this communicate about your priorities?
2. Read Fr. Jacques Philippe’s article on Fatherhood (below in the shownotes).
3. Choose to do one thing this week to build trust in a family relationship, work relationship and/or a friendship.
4. Take time to reflect on where you might be living out of a performance orientation. How might this be affecting your relationships and what’s one thing you can do this week to work on that?

Resources:

• Brett and Jake’s podcast for men: Way of the Heart Podcast
• 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (book)
• Ordering Your Private World (book)
• The Urgent Need for Fatherhood, Fr. Jacques Philippe (article)
• Jason Wilson karate video: There's A Time for Tough Love... Just Not All The Time!
• Cinderella Man scene (video)

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Today, we welcome Peter Herbeck from Renewal Ministries onto the show. Peter would describe his younger self as a troublemaker and rule breaker, acting out because of an alcoholic father. But, when his father miraculously and voluntarily turned himself in for treatment after his sister called on the family to pray, Peter was introduced to healing: clinically and through Christ. It was a step in the right direction, but his healing journey was far from over. Join our conversation as Peter shares how his understanding of ‘healing the whole person’ shifted in his fifties and how this has impacted his leadership forever.

Key points:

• Peter’s early life was heavily influenced by his father, a war vet who was successful but an alcoholic
• Healing began in Peter’s father’s life with Jesus and then led to healing in the family
• Peter was introduced to counseling during treatment for his father
• Well into his fifties, Peter didn’t address his healing head on, but simply tried to ‘trust God’ more
• Dr. Bob’s book, “Healing the Whole Person” was transformational for Peter and catalyzed his adult journey of healing
• Wounds from Peter’s early life around public failure led to beliefs and vows
• Even though there was grace and no deep sin in Peter’s life, he was experiencing brokenness as an adult because of unresolved trauma
• Healing allows you to walk in the joy of the Lord
• Acknowledging our brokenness and leaning into Jesus is necessary for leaders

Practical Application:

1. If you are in ministry, ask yourself if you feel pressure to be ‘perfect’ all the time. Find a trusted friend or ministry colleague who you can share honestly with about your shortcomings.
2. Take the time to ask yourself, “What do I really want or desire?” What is in your heart once you cut past any sin or fear of failure? Journal what comes up.
3. If you have unresolved trauma in your life, seek support.

Resources:

• Peter Herbeck’s blog posts
• Renewal Ministries
• Renewal Ministries on YouTube

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Jake and Bob sit down for a practical and rich conversation with Jackie Mulligan, the Foundress and CEO of Reform Wellness, a functional and holistic wellness practice rooted in Christ. As a successful young woman, Jackie seemed like she had it all together while internally, her striving and performance-oriented attitude was steadily leading her to a place of dysregulation and illness. Jackie began her healing journey in the adoration chapel where she recognized her need to reform her life by placing Christ at the center of everything from her meals to movement to thought patterns. Now, Jackie is leading others to wholeness in Christ by addressing all aspects of their lives through her groundbreaking program: Reform Online. Space is still available in the Lent 2022 intake.

Guiding Quote:

“Take care of your body as if you were going to live forever, and take care of your soul as if you were going to die tomorrow.” - St. Augustine

Key points:

• Reform Wellness is both/and a business and a ministry
• Jackie’s journey from high performance to getting Lyme disease to reforming her life to invite Christ to be at the center of everything in her life.
• The foundations of Reform Wellness
• The temptation toward striving, success and the appearance of having it all together
• How Mary’s fiat is the antidote to striving
• What the Reform program looks like and why it’s an investment for anyone: priests, bishops or lay people
• The pillars of Reform Wellness and how Reform defines health
• Jackie provides one practical tip for each of the Reform pillars

Practical Application:

1. What are you allowing to form or deform you?
2. Take some time to pray about how Mary’s fiat can help orient you toward a life reformed in Christ.
3. Which of the wellness tips that Jackie mentions can you begin to implement this week?

Resources:

• Reform Wellness: reformwellness.co
• Reform Online this Lent
• Reform Wellness on Instagram: @reform_wellness
• Jackie Mulligan’s Instagram: jackie_mulligan

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Jake and Bob welcome a very special guest onto the podcast from Portland, OR: Archbishop Alexander Sample. Appointed a Bishop at the young age of 45, Archbishop Sample has served over 15 years in the episcopate and has recently embarked on a journey of healing that has totally transformed his approach to spiritual fatherhood of priests. Together with Jake and Bob, Archbishop Sample shares some key childhood wounds and healing in parts of his story, demonstrating how healing helps unite us to Christ and those we lead.

Guiding Quote: It’s not the critic who counts… The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood. - Theodore Roosevelt

Key points:

• How the Archbishop began his healing journey about two years ago
• The Archbishop shares vulnerably about father wounds and bullying he experienced as a young boy
• Jake affirms strength in vulnerability and the safety it creates
• How brokenness has affected Archbishop Sample and his leadership, particularly in his relationship as a spiritual father to his priests
• How healing has impacted the Archbishop’s spiritual fatherhood and relationship with the priests in his Archdiocese
• The importance of having people in your life who are instruments of healing
• How a leader’s healing and transparency can lead to healing in the people he leads

Practical Application:

1. Ask yourself, “Am I willing to do what I ask of others?”
2. What are some parts of your story that you aren’t ready to tell yet? Might you need more healing in these areas?
3. Write an encouraging letter to a priest or bishop in your diocese. We often only reach out to them when we have a bone to pick!

Resources:

• Archbishop Sample’s bio with the Archdiocese of Portland, OR
• Archbishop Sample’s Twitter: @ArchbishpSample
• Forty Weeks to Healing and Transformation for Priests (book)
• Be Healed (book)
• Man in the Arena quote from Theodore Roosevelt

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Today we're excited to launch a brand new, multi-part series on leadership, a topic that impacts everyone. Who is a leader and what is leadership? Why does healing matter for leaders? How can leaders bring healing to others? All these questions and more will be addressed in the weeks ahead as we hear from Jake, Bob and loads of special guests. In part one, Jake and Bob share parts of their own stories as they explore why ongoing healing is essential for anyone who takes leadership seriously.

Guiding Quote:

“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” (Luke 16:10)

Key points:

• Leadership is everywhere
• We’re all called to be leaders
• Jesus treats leaders differently and the Bible addresses leadership often
• Character is amplified in leadership
• Leadership is about self-sacrifice even unto death
• How secrecy and avoiding healing affects leadership
• The Holy Spirit is not condemning
• What it looks like to operate out of a place of sonship rather than as an orphan
• Healing is an ongoing process

Practical Application:

1. Reflect on who you are influencing. How are you a leader in ways that go beyond your position at work?
2. Ask yourself the following questions:
   1. How has brokenness affected your leadership?
   2. How has healing affected your leadership?
   3. How are you bringing healing to others?
   4. How do you see the role of healing in leadership?

Resources:

• Restore the Glory Episodes 12-16: Anatomy of a Wound
• Restore the Glory Episodes 17-22: The Life of Peter

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Bob and Jake continue to answer your burning questions about therapy. Much of this episode is dedicated to clinicians and those studying clinical psychology. Bob and Jake explore more therapeutic and healing prayer methods that contribute to good integrated psychological practice. They also address why your emotional and relational health matters as the therapist in the room. They conclude with some simple advice for aspiring therapists and those seeking therapy, most importantly that Jesus is the ultimate healer and therapists simply facilitate that healing. We hope this episode blesses you! Key points:

• Recommended areas of formation
• What is EMDR?
• The overlap between EMDR and inner healing prayer (such as Transformation Prayer Ministry)
• How do you pray in a session and is it okay to pray?
• How do you choose a good therapist and how do you know if it’s a good fit once you start?
• Things to watch out for and avoid in a therapist
• Healthy therapist-client boundaries
• How attachment can happen and how to navigate that as a therapist
• A few pieces of advice from Jake and Bob for therapists and anyone seeking therapy

Practical Application for therapists:

1. How can I allow Christ to live and work through me in therapy?
2. How can I continue to grow as a therapist both professionally, spiritually and personally so that I can be a knowledgeable, faithful and healthy therapist?

Resources:

Recommended areas of formation

• Trauma-focused Therapy such as EMDR
• Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT)
• Play Therapy
• Internal Family Systems Therapy
• Interpersonal Process Therapy
• AEDP
• Family Reconstruction

Integrated methods of formation:

• HeartSync Ministries
• Transformation Prayer Ministry
• Immanuel Prayer

Other resources:

• Intuitus Group Counselling Centre
• Catholic Psychotherapy Association
• American Association of Christian Counselors

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We receive a lot of questions about therapy on the show, naturally. In this first of a two part series, Jake and Bob begin to tackle your burning questions about faith and therapy, whether you're an aspiring therapist or seeking therapy. They cover everything from the client-therapist relationship, to the professionals they have studied and model, to what it looks like to have faith inform your work in an integrated approach to therapy. This episode is packed with suggested resources, so be sure to check out that section below.

Guiding Quote:

“Understanding is the basis of care. What you would take care of you must first understand, whether it be a petunia or a nation.” - Dallas Willard

Key points:

• Why therapy is becoming increasingly popular and how it fills a need in our culture
• Thoughts about the ideals and limitations of the client-therapist relationship
• The important link between understanding and care
• Theology of the Body providing a foundational understanding of the human person
• An explanation of integrated therapy, where personal faith complements therapy practice
• Therapists who have informed Jake and Bob’s work
• Suggested resources
• Suggested universities with schools of psychology
• Answering the question: is it better to begin in public or private practice after graduating?

Resources:

• The Place We Find Ourselves by Adam Young (podcast)
• The Divine Conspiracy, Dallas Willard (book)
• Be Healed, Dr. Bob Schuchts (book)
• Healing & Wholeness Catholic Psychotherapist Conference (registration opens January 10)
• Theology of the Body & Healing (Part 1 - Introduction), Restore the Glory series
• Jesus and the Scriptures

Individuals who have impacted Jake and Bob:

• Conrad Baars (Catholic psychiatrist and author)
• John Eldredge and Wild at Heart (Christian therapist, author and writer)
• Dr. Larry Crabb and Larger Story (Christian psychologist)
• Leanne Payne (Founder of Ministries of Pastoral Care)
• Dr. Jim Wilder and Life Model Works (Christian psychologist)
• Dr. Dan Allender (Christian psychologist, speaker, professor)
• Dr. Karl Lehman and Immanuel Healing Prayer
• Henri Nouwen (Catholic priest and author)

Recommended Schools of Psychology:

• Divine Mercy University, Virginia
• Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio (Undergrad only)
• Trinity Western University, Vancouver

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Jake and Bob continue their conversation with Christopher West. If you haven’t heard part one, click here to listen because it’s essential for understanding the content of today's episode.

Join Jake, Bob and Christopher as they take a deep ‘excavating’ look at the transformation and healing of identity through the power of an honest and loving spouse. Sexual healing is more than just the healing of sexual things, it’s a deeper healing of our identity as men and women made in the image of God. Overtime, within the safety of a loving marriage, each man has discovered areas of their hearts that are in need of redemption. Humility before God and our spouses, and a willingness to invite the Lord into our wounds leads to powerful healing and wholeness.

Guiding Quote:

“It is not in our power to not feel or to forget an offense; but the heart that offers itself to the Holy Spirit turns injury into compassion and purifies the memory in transforming hurt into intercession.” (CCC 2843)

Key points:

• Sexual healing is more than a healing of sexual things, it’s a healing of our masculinity and femininity
• How the excavation/ archaeological process is a rich analogy for the cooperative healing that can happen between God and ourselves
• The importance of where we find our identity
• The power of an honest spouse in sexual healing
• If we’re not living out our commitment of marriage in love for our spouse, then we’re also not honouring God
• God is the ultimate healer, because there are things that are beyond our human capacity to transform
• The enemy distorts and sets up idols that prevent us from seeing the God’s goodness in world as he intended it
• Breaking open an analogy of self-condemnation: coming ‘face to face with the hunchback in the woods’

Practical Application:

1. Where do I find my identity: in what others think or in how God sees me?
2. What in my life have I turned into an idol, and how might that get in the way of loving my spouse well?
3. How would my perspective shift if I saw the idols in my life as icons providing a window to God?
4. Where have I made agreements with the opinions of others that has led to self-condemnation? Go to the Lord in prayer and ask him to love you back to wholeness in those places.

References:

• Theology of the Body Institute from Christopher West
• The Good News about Sex and Marriage, Christopher West (book)
• Christopher West on Pints with Aquinas (podcast)

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This week, Jake and Bob spend time with an old friend, Christopher West. They reminisce about their spiritual history with each other, and Christopher gets real about his own journey of healing from rejection wounds. Christopher is well known as ‘the Theology of the Body guy,’ but after nine years of hiding his own brokenness behind masks in his marriage, he was confronted with the reality that he was living out his brokenness with his wife. Christopher walks us through his testimony of learning to take off the masks to let God love him.

Guiding Quote:

“For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” - 1 Cor 1:17

Key points:

• Christopher, Jake and Bob talk about their friendship and how they first met
• How Christopher’s wounds of rejection created a blindspot that prevented him from loving his wife well in their first decade of marriage
• How wounds of rejection can affect identity
• We have to go into our family history to understanding our wounds
• The ‘archaeological dig’ into our own wounds must be done with Christ
• Our wounds play out in the marriage bed
• We can show up as we are because we’re loved by God

Practical Application:

1. What is your spiritual legacy? Who has shared the faith with you and is your spiritual father or grandfather?
2. Where have you experienced rejection wounds? Pray over those areas to ask God to heal those wounds.
3. Reflect on how God has worked in your history to bring you to where you are today.

References:

• Theology of the Body Institute from Christopher West
• The Good News about Sex and Marriage, Christopher West (book)
• Christopher West on Pints with Aquinas (podcast)

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This week, Jake and Bob reflect on the last episode conversation with Matt Fradd. They discuss the link between shame and compulsion, the addiction cycle and how to truly find healing from sexual sin.

Guiding Quote: “Take heart!” - John 16:33

Key points

• The link between shame and compulsion
• Pornography blurs the lines of fantasy and reality
• A fresh perspective on deeper, long-lasting healing
• Explanation of the addiction cycle
• How our attitude toward our wounds and our sin affects our spiritual lives
• Practical advice about the process and next steps in the healing journey
• The role of grace in the healing process

Practical Application:

1. Where have you not experienced love that there might be a shame response?
2. Pray about what might be your ‘holy desire’ (for God, connection, love, etc) behind areas of shame, and what might be your unholy desires?
3. Every morning, reflect on your wedding vows and recommit to them.

References:

• Sexual Healing (Part 4) - Battling Pornography with Matt Fradd, Restore the Glory Podcast
• Unwanted, Jay Stringer (book)
• Be Transformed, Dr. Bob Schuchts (book)
• Be Restored, Dr. Bob Schuchts (book)
• Be Healed, Dr. Bob Schuchts (book)
• Breaking Free From Pornography w/ Fr. Sean Kilcawley, Pints with Aquinas Podcast

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Renowned expert Matt Fradd joins the conversation for our fourth episode in the series on Sexual Healing. Matt shares about ongoing journey to freedom from a pornography addiction that began at a young age. Matt, Jake and Bob discuss compulsions towards porn, how to avoid temptation and overcome addictions over time with the help of God and His people. If you or someone you know is battling a porn addiction, we hope you find this episode and the resources below helpful.

Guiding Quote: “But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." - 2 Corinthians 12:9

Key points

• Dealing with the fallout from a porn addiction in childhood
• Desire and compulsions that come in response to unmet desire
• How to find recovery from porn addiction
• The lie that there is a ‘silver bullet’ to healing. Rather, it’s a consistent effort to break free from addictions
• Why it’s often hard to talk about these things in the church
• God loves us in our weakness and failures
• Overcoming shame
• The importance of compassion and exhortation

Resources:

• Treating Pornography Addiction: The Essential Tools for Recovery, Dr. Kevin Skinner (book)
• The Porn Myth, Matt Fradd (book)
• Matt Fradd’s Podcast, Pints With Aquinas (podcast)
• Strive: 21-Day Porn Detox (for men)
• Magdala Ministries for women struggling with sexual addiction
• Forged: 33 Days Toward Freedom, Jason Evert & Matt Fradd (book)
• Integrity Restored: resources for overcoming porn addiction

Practical Application:

1. Find a trusted person to share honestly about your struggle, if you find yourself battling pornography use.
2. Thank God for the opportunities he has given you to show you his power through your weakness.
3. Explore one of the resources on our list to find new ways to support a loved one or overcome your own struggles.

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As they continue the series on Sexual Healing, Jake and Bob share their takeaways and insights from last episode’s conversion with Sr. Miriam James Heidland. If you missed that powerful episode, please go back and listen! Jake and Bob revisit some core aspects of Theology of the Body, how Sister’s story illustrates these principles, and how we can find healing and help others do the same.

Key points

• What stood out to Jake and Bob from last episode’s conversation with Sr. Miriam James Heidland
• Revisiting insights from Theology of the Body as applied to healing journey
• Where to begin in our own healing journey
• Healing of our identity and how we see God’s identity
• Understanding the importance of the healing of trust in our relationship with God and others
• The role of shame and how to find freedom from shame
• We’ve all experienced disorder in our sexuality by virtue of living in a fallen world

Resources:

• Theology of the Body Series: Episodes 3-8 from Restore the Glory (podcast)
• The Wounded Heart by Dan Allender (book)
• Be Restored by Bob Schuchts (book)
• Unwanted by Jay Stringer (book)

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It’s a joy to welcome our dear friend and special guest, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, onto the podcast. Continuing the series on Sexual Healing, Sr. Miriam teaches us how to have a disposition of tenderness and reverence toward our own stories, what she calls holy ground. Jake, Bob and Sr. Miriam regularly work alongside each other leading healing events, so this conversation is familiar territory. We are grateful for her vulnerability. Content warning: sexual abuse and the impacts of childhood abuse are discussed within this episode.

References:

• Abiding Together Podcast
• Sr. Miriam’s Twitter
• Loved As I Am, book by Sr. Miriam
• JPII Healing Center
• Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT Sisters)

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In this episode, Jake and Bob lay the groundwork for a new series on sexual healing. Sexual woundedness affects almost everyone on some level. Jake and Bob offer their professional perspective on healing in this important area and share why it's important to let the Holy Spirit lead us when it comes to addressing wounds. Please note: specific examples of trauma and disordered sexuality are discussed within this episode. Listen with discretion. 

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In this bonus episode in our series on Healing in Marriage, Jake and Dr. Bob are joined by Chris & Natalie Stefanick. Ten years into their marriage, the recognition of childhood abuse launched them into a challenging season of healing that ultimately demonstrates the power of God’s love, the grace of the sacrament of marriage and hope that healing from deep wounds is not only possible, but part of God’s desire for our restoration. Editing by ForteCatholic.com

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Today, we welcome our first ever guest onto the show! Heather Khym joins us so that she and Jake can share the powerful story of how they found restoration in their marriage after Jake’s struggle with addiction came to light early in their marriage. This is a “must listen” conversation for married couples as Jake and Heather share from both the husband and wife’s perspective on dealing with tough issues and coming out stronger on the other side.

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We all bring brokenness into marriage and by God’s grace, we also get to participate in our spouse's healing journey. In part three of the Healing in Marriage series based on Dr. Bob’s book, “Be Devoted,” Jake and Bob discuss how to restore trust in broken areas of a marriage. They give practicals on how to navigate this often difficult journey, and show us how reconciliation is possible for anyone who is willing.

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Part 2 in our series on “Healing in Marriage” shines a light on healing and forgiveness, but getting to the good stuff often requires addressing things we’d rather ignore. Jake and Dr. Bob share thoughtfully how areas of immaturity, woundedness from our childhood and character weaknesses inevitably come to the surface in marriage. How we handle these moments for ourselves and with our spouse is crucial. Discover how to find healing as you learn to love your spouse (and yourself!) in your imperfections.

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This week kicks off a new series on “Healing in Marriage.” If you’re struggling in marriage, you are not alone. How can you find healing in difficult situations with your spouse? This episode addresses the presence of conflict in marriage, and how to honor your spouse. Jake and Dr. Bob draw on stories from their marriages as well as experience from their practice in professional counseling to shed light on this reality in relationships.

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Sexual intimacy is the final area covered in this series on unity in marriage, since this form of unity flows from all the others (Spiritual, Emotional, Companionship, Teamwork). In the episode, Jake and Dr. Bob share how sexual desire and self-gift are made to become integrated in marriage through the Holy Spirit, making a way for healing and deep intimacy. 

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Part four of the series on Unity in Marriage explores the joy of companionship and teamwork. Jake and Dr. Bob flesh out what it means to become one of mind and heart, and share personal examples of how they’ve had to tackle self-focus in order to move toward deeper connection through selflessness in their marriages. They also address the question, “How do we honor one another’s strengths and complement in a way that builds teamwork instead of moving in opposite directions?”

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Jake & Dr. Bob discuss emotional intimacy in this next episode in their series on unity in marriage. Generally, this type of intimacy is more difficult for men, while it's one of the deepest desires of women. Our hosts share stories of how they have grown in emotional intimacy through their own marriages, and provide practical tips on how to develop deeper emotional intimacy in your own relationship.

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Jake & Bob continue the series on unity in marriage by laying out the five pathways to marital communion. The first of these pillars is the spiritual connection to God and each other. This is the foundation for everything else in the marriage. You may have heard it suggested to pray together as a couple but didn’t try or gave up because it felt awkward. The hosts give practical tips on how to make the spiritual life a foundation without it being awkward. Be encouraged and challenged by this week’s episode.  

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This week kicks off a new series on finding unity in marriage. Jake and Bob will share what they’ve learned through their own marriages and their professional work with married couples. In this episode, they discuss how marriage is a union of two broken people, but by inviting in the love of God, growing together in unity is made possible. A couple can grow and heal together during the journey of their marriage. Our hosts set the stage for a great series and share tips that will help a marriage become stronger.

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Jake and Bob finish up their series on the Healing of the Family by discussing sibling wounds. They frame the conversation around the Old Testament story of Joseph and his brothers. Whether sibling wounds were caused due to individual sins or inadvertently, the hosts share insight for finding healing. This episode is filled with practical tips for how to navigate the healing process in general and specifically for sibling wounds.

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Jake and Bob continue their series on the Healing of the Family and dive into marriage/family wounds. The family is the primary way children learn how to give and receive love, treat other people, & find their identity. As adults, we can look back at our upbringing and see how we were formed in healthy ways and ways that caused us to struggle. Jake and Bob offer suggestions on how to find healing from our family/marriage trauma and how our families can create a loving culture where our children can thrive.

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Jake and Bob continue their series on the Healing of the Family. Last week, they started with father wounds and this week they dive deep into the topic of mother wounds. The connection that children have with their mother is a powerful one that can lead to light and joy or it can lead to hurt. Both hosts not only share their expertise but also their personal stories about some mother wounds and how they have been healed. Be sure to tune in next time for the third episode in the series regarding marriage wounds. 

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Dr. Bob and Jake discuss the power of a father’s love and his capacity to wound. Fathers plant deep seeds in their children’s hearts with what they said or didn’t say and what they did or didn’t do. The restoration of wounds from our fathers is life-changing.

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After recapping how Peter’s pride, shame, and false self have been stripped away, Dr. Bob and Jake discuss the amazing transformation in Peter after his healing encounter with Jesus and being filled with the Holy Spirit. The series concludes with reflections on how each of us can find ourselves in Peter’s story and experience a similar transformation.

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After explaining the meaning and power of shame, Dr. Bob and Jake reflect on the restorative encounter between Jesus and Peter on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. We can all resonate with Peter’s experience of denying Jesus and the resulting shame. Our hearts long to be healed and restored. Jesus comes to Peter, not to further shame him, but to heal him.

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This week’s episode goes deeper into the life of St. Peter. Through personal stories and experiences, Bob and Jake help us appreciate the value of seeing ourselves as we truly are because in vulnerability, as we carry the cross, our hearts move deeper through the journey of healing. How we respond at these times brings us along the path of either Peter (hope) or Judas (despair).

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Bob and Jake continue the series on healing as seen through the life of St. Peter. Identity is the core of who we are and something that God wants to assure and clarify in us. Jesus changes Simon’s name to Peter signifying a deepening of his identity. God sees truly and clearly. He sees who we are meant to be. Our search for identity and validation is most perfectly rooted in our relationship with Him.

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Bob and Jake continue the series on healing as seen through the life of St. Peter. In the healing process, we can be focused on a dynamic that is important but not as deep or far reaching as what Jesus is addressing. Trusting Jesus and interpreting our journey in trust and goodness is best because we move beyond control.

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Bob and Jake start a new series on how the life of St. Peter reveals important lessons for the healing journey. In Part 1, the impact of shame and the value of keeping our eyes on Jesus are discussed.

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Bob and Jake finish the series on the anatomy of a wound and discuss vows which are inner resolutions that we make in response to wounds and beliefs. We make these resolutions in an attempt to avoid the original pain we experienced in a wound. Vows can significantly affect the way we do life and can go unnoticed since we often perceive them as normal and necessary.

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Bob and Jake continue the series on the anatomy of a wound and discuss judgements which are a type of belief that distort our perceptions of others and become a barrier to love. 

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Bob and Jake continue the series on the anatomy of a wound and discuss beliefs. Our lives are filled with experiences and we interpret these experiences and put meaning to them. We then agree with the beliefs that are either truths or lies.

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Bob and Jake continue the series on the anatomy of a wound and discuss Type A and Type B wounds as well as seven categories of woundedness called the seven deadly wounds. 

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Bob and Jake start a new series about the components of a wound. Wounds, beliefs, and vows are critical aspects that, when noticed and addressed, lead to healing and freedom. 

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Bob and Jake conclude the series on faith or fear by explaining how our fears form a false self. Jesus invites us to deny our false self, come to Him, learn from Him, and look into His eyes of mercy.

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Bob and Jake continue the series on faith or fear and discuss seven deadly wounds and their impact on our lives. We have dynamics in our hearts that are below the surface and, although they are unseen, impact our peace, love, and joy.

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Bob and Jake start a new series about faith and fear. Understanding our heart’s reaction to life and why we become afraid leads us to name our fear before God and invite Him to love us, heal us, and set us free.

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Bob and Jake finish their series on the Theology of the Body (TOB) and healing by focusing on God’s design for humans to be unashamed. We were designed to bear God’s image, see as He sees, and love as He loves. Our healing journey requires us to bring the depths of our shame into the light and love of God so we can live our lives to the full.

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Bob and Jake continue the series on the Theology of the Body (TOB) and healing by focusing on the idea of “original unity” and how the relationship between men and women was intended, how it’s wounded, and how it’s restored.  

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Bob and Jake continue the series on the Theology of the Body (TOB) and healing by focusing on how females uniquely reveal God's glory, how they are wounded, and how they are healed.

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Bob and Jake continue the series on the Theology of the Body (TOB) and healing by focusing on how males uniquely reveal God's glory, how they are wounded, and how they are healed.

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Bob and Jake continue the series on the Theology of the Body and healing by talking about how our identity is found in God. God gives us our identity but it’s possible we have a skewed image of God that affects our identity and peace. It’s important that we are aware of where we are bringing the deep questions of our hearts because if we lose God’s identity, we lose our identity.

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Bob and Jake start a series on the Theology of the Body (TOB) by sharing stories of how the TOB has brought healing into people’s lives. They discuss various aspects that are essential to the healing process and ground TOB as an essential background for healing.

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Bob and Jake discuss how their (and our) life story is the critical backdrop to our healing journey.

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Bob and Jake share some stories about their personal restoration and how important honest and openness are in the healing journey.

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