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“He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit.” (John 15:2)   In this Easter reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer challenges us to look at our lives honestly and ask: What branch in me needs to be pruned? Is it a habit? A distraction? A dependency? Even the things that seem “alive” may be draining your spiritual energy.   Just like shrubs need pruning to thrive, we too must cut away what doesn't lead to fruitfulness—so we can grow stronger in faith, freedom, and joy.  

This Week on The Casual Hour…The Xbox 360 turns 20 this year, and to celebrate (as well as to ride the coattails of every other site doing this), we decided to share our own top 25 Xbox 360 games of all time. On this episode, we break down number 25 to 11. Tune in next week for our top 10s!// T W I T C H------------------------------------------------------------------------------------M W F @ 9 PM CSTtwitch.tv/thecasualhouryoutube.com/thecasualhourinstagram.com/thecasualhour// S U B S C R I B E------------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://www.youtube.com/thecasualhourWe post Quick Looks and VOD from previous streams weekly!// F O L L O W------------------------------------------------------------------------------------One link to rule them all: www.thecasualhour.com// T H E   C A S U A L   H O U R------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bobby Pease - https://linktr.ee/bob_ombyChase Koeneke - http://Linktr.ee/chase_koeneke// M U S I C------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Love our theme music? It was created by Patric Brown. You can follow his antics on Twitter @insaneanalog or check out more of his music and download our theme at www.insaneanalog.com

Happy Easter! ✝️ He is Risen—Alleluia! As Christians, we believe in one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. But do we truly pray and relate to each person of the Trinity? In today's Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer unpacks the relational love at the heart of the Trinity and invites us to deepen our prayer life by entering into that divine relationship. Jesus reminds us: “Whoever receives the one I send receives me” (John 13:20).

How will you honor your mother today? On this 4th Sunday of Easter—Good Shepherd Sunday—and Mother's Day, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on the beautiful connection between shepherds, sheep, and the ultimate sacrificial Lamb. Drawing inspiration from the childhood rhyme Mary had a little lamb, he invites us to see both Mary, the mother of Jesus, and all mothers as shepherds leading their children in love and sacrifice.   Let today be a celebration of motherhood, femininity, and the Blessed Virgin Mary—who once held the Lamb of God in her arms and guided Him through life.  

“When was the last time you went to daily Mass?”   In today's Rise Up reflection, Fr. Meyer challenges us to rediscover the gift of daily worship. Just as God fed the Israelites with manna every day, He now offers us the true Bread from Heaven—Jesus Himself—in the Eucharist, every single day.   Daily Mass isn't just for priests or religious. It's for you. It's for all of us. Let it change your life.   Amen. Hallelujah. Happy Easter!   #RiseUp #Catholic #DailyMass #Eucharist #FultonSheen #CatholicLife #BreadFromHeaven

Happy Easter! In today's Rise Up, Fr. Jonathan Meyer invites us to reflect on a joyful and powerful question: What is your favorite church hymn?   Music is a vital part of our Christian life, not just at Mass, but every day. Fr. Meyer encourages us to build playlists of sacred music, dive into the lyrics of our favorite hymns, discover their biblical roots, and share them with others.   Today's Gospel reminds us: “I am the Bread of Life.” And one hymn beautifully echoes this truth: “You satisfy the hungry heart with gifts of finest wheat…”   Let your heart be filled with joy this Easter season through the gift of sacred music! #RiseUp #FavoriteHymn #FrMeyer #BreadOfLife #CatholicMusic #SacredMusic #EasterSeason #CatholicFaith

Happy Easter! In today's Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Beyer invites us into a powerful moment of gratitude. What prayers has God answered in your life — big or small, recent or long ago? From novenas to desperate cries for help, today is a chance to reflect and give thanks. Jesus tells us in the Gospel, “I am the Bread of Life.” He is the answer to our deepest prayers — always present, always faithful. ✍️ Take a moment today: write down the prayers God has answered and rejoice in His goodness. He hears you. He loves you. He provides. Hallelujah! #RiseUp #EasterJoy #AnsweredPrayers #FrJonathanBeyer #CatholicReflection #Gratitude #BreadOfLife #DailyFaith

Happy Easter! ✝️ As we step into a new workweek, today's Rise Up reflection challenges us to ask two important questions: What do I work for? Who do I work for?   Jesus reminds us in today's Gospel, “Do not work for food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life.” Are we busy chasing success, grades, and money—or are we working for love, for people, for eternal life?   Let's take time today to slow down, reflect, and reorient our lives toward what truly matters: the Eucharist, community, friendship, and love. Let's start a revolution of joy this Easter season!  

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Happy Easter all! As we celebrate Jesus' life, death, & resurrection today, we'll tie in everything we've learned in Psalms to Jesus: that trusting in Jesus IS trusting in God. Psalm 130 will show us I can trust God because He knows me and forgives me; therefore, I'll take up His life as my own.

After receiving Jesus in the Most Holy Eucharist, He asks each of us: “Do you love me more than these?” As we return to our pews, it's the perfect time to respond with love, gratitude, and commitment. Let the Risen Christ speak to your heart today. Happy Easter! Hallelujah!

Happy Easter everyone! Yes, the Easter season is in full swing and the guys tell you all about their Easter happenings. Are you ready for a new series? Then tune in to learn more and even jump into the mix![The "Pulse" bumper music was composed by Evgeny Kiselevich and used under a purchased royalty-free license from Safe Music List. The intro voice-tag is generously provided copyright-free by https://musicradiocreative.com/. Sound effects and the Mailbag jingles are either public domain (or the original author/creator is not identifiable) or provided under license by: fesliyanstudios.com (paid license) and/or YouTube Studios Library (copyright free) and/or Infraction Music Copyright-free and Royalty-free music.]

Two weeks after Easter, and John is still telling us resurrection stories! Which, of course, is only appropriate, because the new life we find in Christ isn't limited to one day once a year. This Sunday is an amalgam of references to other Gospel stories, the reconciliation of Peter, and the commissioning of him and the others to the work of the Kingdom. It's a lot...but the overarching theme is new life, rebirth, resurrection. Happy Easter indeed!

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Happy Easter! During this time of joy and celebration, it's all too easy to forget the intense period of reflection and prayer we just experienced during Lent. We might be tempted to return to the old habits or vices that we spent the last 40 days working to overcome. Don't let your life return to “normal.” Through daily prayer, fasting, and small everyday acts of self-giving love, continue allowing yourself to be transformed by the Holy Spirit until the day you are called home. Launch a Life Changing Group for Men in Your Parish! ⛪️ http://www.justaguyinthepew.com Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of St. Paul in Greece and Turkey with John

Happy Easter – we're pretty sure that's canon! This year we're celebrating with very specific spy training, celebrity-loaded sauce launch parties, and our continuing profound obsession with George Geef.Suggested talking points: Faith-Based Content, Is Young Sheldon Smarter Than Einstein?, The Muscles Need to Know It, Pickle-Blasted Flexibility, I Think A Lot About Brain StuffNational Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/

What's up guys, sorry for late episode and audio only, genuine technical difficulties but I wanted to get this out to you Sunday! I'll make the replacement tomorrow so you can see video. Happy Easter to all of you, I hope you had a great Lenten season and an even better feast with Our Lord. The trip to DFW was so dope. Loved the whole area, and honestly the most patriotic I've EVER felt in my life bro lol.Had a great and deep conversation with my mom during the trip and we talked at length about shame. Honestly, was a paradigm shift for me. You will hear in the episode, this is all about shame. Let's talk about it. New Episodes Every Sunday Join The Catholic Warrior Coaching Program: https://www.catholicwarriorfitness.com/ Send us your questions and/or topic & episode recommendations here: catholicwarriorfitness@gmail.comWatch Episodes here:    / @catholicwarriorpodcast  Follow us on Instagram:   / catholicwarriorpodcast

Happy Easter! Twelve weeks ago, we set off on an ambitious course; to present and analyze six great works of Catholic-themed fiction. Throughout the length of the Friars Book Club series, you sent in so many great questions about each book. And so, this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast is dedicated to you. Listen along and see if your question made the cut.

Happy Easter! As we continue to celebrate the joy of the Resurrection, today's Rise Up invites you to reflect on your own new life in Christ through the gift of baptism.   In this powerful reflection, Fr. Meyer unpacks Jesus' words to Nicodemus: “Unless one is born of water and Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God.” When were you baptized? Do you know the date? Do you celebrate it?   Discover why your baptismal certificate is more important than any diploma, and why the day you were baptized is truly the most important day of your life.

Teacher: David Marvin. Happy Easter! Welcome back to 1 Timothy! We're jumping back in and looking at 1 Timothy 4:11–16, where Paul urges Timothy to make the most of his time and calling. His words carry a sense of urgency—and they're just as relevant for us today. It's easy to slip into a mindset of "someday," putting off what God is calling us to do today. But Paul reminds us: don't wait, don't drift—step fully into the life and calling God has for you, right now.To help you reflect and apply this truth, we've provided a weekly reading plan with discussion questions. You can find it on the CityBridge App to follow along. Enjoyed the message? Rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐️⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Want more information about CityBridge Community Church? DM us @citybridgecc or email us at info@citybridgechurch.org. You can grab the Sermon Notes from this message here: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear next week's message by subscribing to your favorite podcast app.

Happy Easter! Christ is Risen from the Dead! Celebrate all week long! This week will be dig into the greatest gift of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom! + MONDAY: Wisdom vs Knowledge + TUESDAY: Greatest Gift of the Holy Spirit + WEDNESDAY: The example of St. Catherine of Siena + THURSDAY: The Book of Wisdom + FRIDAY: Seeking Wisdom in Scipture. Have a blessed Easter Season!       Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/  Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

Happy Easter! Christ is Risen from the Dead! Celebrate all week long! This week will be dig into the greatest gift of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom! + MONDAY: Wisdom vs Knowledge + TUESDAY: Greatest Gift of the Holy Spirit + WEDNESDAY: The example of St. Catherine of Siena + THURSDAY: The Book of Wisdom + FRIDAY: Seeking Wisdom in Scipture. Have a blessed Easter Season!       Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/  Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

We see clearly within the struggles of the desert fathers how difficult it can be to avoid extremes in thought and action. We see in them those filled with desire for God and striving for purity of heart; maintaining watchfulness and fostering a hatred of sin. Yet, how is one form and develop a sensitive conscience and awareness of the power of our own appetites and desires as human beings, concern with demonic provocation, and yet to hold on to a true view of the beauty of creation and the dignity of the human person? As fully invested as the desert fathers were, and as psychologically and spiritually astute as they could be, this was no small task. We find in their language at times a tendency to project their fear of sin or temptation onto others. This can be uniquely the struggle of religious people; rather than humbly acknowledging the truth within our own hearts and the power of our own desires we will blame temptation upon others – on the things they say or do. Saint Philip Neri once said: “Man is often the carpenter of his own crosses”. We do not like to acknowledge the truth of that fact; that we are the source of our own temptation or that it arises out of our own imagination and memory. Despite this, however, they did see very clearly that the Evil One can use every pretext to provoke a person into sin. The devil can appear as an angel of light, and the desert fathers would have us never forget this. Even that which is good - those bonds of love and familial affection, nostalgia for those relationships that have been so powerful - all of these things, the evil one will work on to distract us or pull us in a particular direction. One might argue, somewhat convincingly, that such a concern is extreme or neurotic. In this we do not want to defend the indefensible. However, we want to understand the changeableness of the human heart and mind, its fickleness and treachery. Demonic provocation can turn the mind and the heart toward things that we never imagined we would ever consider or do. May God have mercy on us and guide us. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:19:49 Wayne: page  again 00:20:09 Myles Davidson: Pg 230 L 4 00:20:30 Wayne: thnx 00:28:58 Anthony: This actually makes a lot of sense if we consider pagan myth. Monks strove to be like the descriptions of angels. But that desire to be "heavenly" can be perverted if we let the pagan myths distort our minds of the heavenly since sex was so often part of myth: like the relationship of Uranos and Gaiea, or the Olympians. We need a right view of God and creation and created things if we will truly strive to the true God. 00:52:05 Anthony: I saw it. Very good.  Also has scenes of temptation to love a woman who was attracted to him when they were young. 00:57:34 Catherine Opie: Being a new convert and coming from a non Catholic, mostly atheist family, and having a friend base who are not Christian I can relate in a small way how that might feel. I have had both friends and family become vitriolic over my change in belief. It can be challenging because I am no longer their ally in viewpoint. 01:03:01 Ashton L: I'd say a lot of people get fanatic and someone with genuine zeal confused 01:04:11 Anthony: Honest, not being a fanatic is a serious concern because some kinds of fundamentalism and truly nuts and malformed.  I don't want to be that guy.  I don't want to blow out of proportion stories of demons or private visions.  Then you're almost a solupsist, and insufferable. 01:07:29 Kate : There are a number of Western saints, men and women, who were great friends.  For example, Sts. John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila, Sts. Francis and Clare, Sts. Francis de Sales and Jane Frances de Chantal, among others.  I wonder if you could comment on how to understand these great spiritual friendships in light of these writings. 01:08:02 Forrest Cavalier: Reacted to "There are a number o..." with

Happy Easter! Christ is Risen from the Dead! Celebrate all week long! This week will be dig into the greatest gift of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom! + MONDAY: Wisdom vs Knowledge + TUESDAY: Greatest Gift of the Holy Spirit + WEDNESDAY: The example of St. Catherine of Siena + THURSDAY: The Book of Wisdom + FRIDAY: Seeking Wisdom in Scipture. Have a blessed Easter Season!       Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/  Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

Happy Easter everybody! In this unique week we dive into our Easter message with Phil EuBank, then check in on with highlights from each of our campuses! Connect with Us | Text Us: (650)600-0402

Alleluia alleluia! He is risen! Happy Easter, friends! I hope you're enjoying an octave of celebrating and rejoicing in our risen savior!Tune in for an announcement about what is to come in the podcast!

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Happy Easter! In this week's episode, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ by talking about how his resurrection changes everything. Pastor and scholar Dr. Malcolm Foley joins Kaitlyn to talk about why Jesus' resurrection matters - and what it means for our own coming resurrection.   2:30 - Theme Song   3:30 - Will We Rise From the Dead?   5:20 - Does the Resurrection Matter?   10:00 - Post-Resurrection   15:55 - Sponsor - Brooklyn Bedding - Sleep better now with Brooklyn Bedding's Aurora Luxe Cooling Bed. Go to https://www.brooklynbedding.com and use code KAITLYN to get 30% off sitewide!   17:28 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/CURIOUSLY to receive 50% off your first order   19:20 - How Resurrection Changes Us Now   23:42 - Justice After Death   33:35 - End Credits

Happy Easter! Christ is Risen from the Dead! Celebrate all week long! This week will be dig into the greatest gift of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom! + MONDAY: Wisdom vs Knowledge + TUESDAY: Greatest Gift of the Holy Spirit + WEDNESDAY: The example of St. Catherine of Siena + THURSDAY: The Book of Wisdom + FRIDAY: Seeking Wisdom in Scipture. Have a blessed Easter Season!       Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/  Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

Genetic engineering, AI might destroy the world, and Jimmy Akin Mysterious World origin story. Happy Easter! Enjoy!This podcast is brought to you, in part, by the University of Dallas!In a world where people can often feel alone or like nothing really matters, the University of Dallas is different. Learn more about Brian Burch's alma mater, the University of Dallas, and join Brian's fellow alumni who are praying for him during his ongoing nomination process by clicking here: https://hubs.ly/Q0392_qp0All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

Riley finally dragged Luke onto the podcast so he can rant about AI, free of Linus. Happy Easter? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court, for reasons known only to themselves, have blocked Trump's efforts to remove illegal immigrants from our great nation in a decision this weekend. Also in this episode: Trump's Easter message to America while JD Vance meets the Pope who had just passed this morning.  Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th-century wartime law https://apnews.com/article/aclu-trump-deport-venezuelans-supreme-court-5d85ffec44fca7c267315b34cec9ddb2 “Happy Easter to all…” - Pres. Trump on truth  https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114370361342759621 EXCLUSIVE: Fauci's First Year Of ‘Retirement' Was A Money Making Bonanza, Docs Show https://dailycaller.com/2025/04/18/anthony-fauci-retirement-net-worth-congress/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Easter! Christ is Risen from the Dead! Celebrate all week long! This week will be dig into the greatest gift of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom! + MONDAY: Wisdom vs Knowledge + TUESDAY: Greatest Gift of the Holy Spirit + WEDNESDAY: The example of St. Catherine of Siena + THURSDAY: The Book of Wisdom + FRIDAY: Seeking Wisdom in Scipture. Have a blessed Easter Season!       Find fun, meaningful, faith-filled projects for your own family in the Catholic Family Resource Library. https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-family-resource-library-signup/  Catholic Sprouts is a production of Spoke Street Media. For more great Catholic podcasts, check out spokestreet.com 

Happy Easter! In this thought-provoking reflection, Fr. McTeigue challenges us to move beyond just saying "He is risen" and to truly examine whether we live as though it's true. Watch on YouTube: Do You Really Believe He Is Risen?

Happy Easter! On this Easter Sunday, Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts joins us to discuss why he believes America must reclaim its Christian foundations to restore freedom, rebuild civil society, and protect religious liberty at home and abroad. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

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Happy Easter! It's time for another episode of the Daily Juice podcast with host Matt Perrault. Matt has an interesting stragety for the 4 NBA playoff games today and a fun parlay for you as well on the latest episode of the Daily Juice.

Happy Easter! Listen in as I share a powerful story of how Jesus became real to me (and why Easter matters). You don't want to miss this one. Much love, Joe

Chicago Way w/John Kass (04/20/25): John Kass takes time to talk about the meaning of Easter (it’s not really about chocolate bunnies and jelly beans) and what it means to his family. From John Kass & Jeff Carlin, Happy Easter, blessings of love. Christos Anesti! Check out more from Kass at JohnKassNews.com or contact me at john@johnkassnews.com, or Facebook, […]

"It was Jesus. I was on my knees in front of Jesus. He looked at me with such love, love that I have never ever seen in this world." ---------- Happy Easter! Let's go back many years to a very special Easter weekend. It was episode 104. Melody was about to meet Jesus, a man she had no belief in. For decades, she had worshiped the Earth, in a pagan belief known as Wicca. Melody believed there was no God, no heaven or hell. Then, came her dream. In the dream, she saw a man with long hair, being led by a jeering crowd. She didn't know who he was, but something about his eyes—so full of love and understanding—pulled her in. When he looked at her, it felt like he saw everything… and still loved her. He spoke to her of his concern for her soul. That dream led her to a church on Easter Sunday, that she'd never visited before, and to a divine appointment she could never have planned, another unmistakable Touched by Heaven moment. Melody's Testimonial YouTube Video - https://youtu.be/Eq3TpQm_xyk?si=ENQtDy3lDyUDiD30 ---------- Join us on pilgrimage in Medjugorje this October. Seats are going fast, we are already half full:  https://www.ctscentral.net/travel-tours/60th-anniversary-pilgrimage-to-medugorje  ---------- Share Your Story If you have a Touched by Heaven moment that you would like to share with Trapper, please leave us a note at https://touchedbyheaven.net/contact Our listeners look forward to hearing about life-changing encounters and miraculous stories every week. Stay Informed Trapper sends out a weekly email. If you're not receiving it, and would like to stay in touch to get the bonus stories and other interesting content that will further fortify your faith. Join our email family by subscribing on https://trapperjackspeaks.com Become a Patron We pray that our listeners and followers benefit from our podcasts and programs and develop a deeper personal relationship with God. We thank you for your prayers and for supporting our efforts by helping to cover the costs. Become a Patron and getting lots of fun extras. Please go to https://patreon.com/bfl to check out the details. More About Trapper Jack Visit Our Website: https://TrapperJackSpeaks.com Patreon Donation Link: https://www.patreon.com/bfl Purchase our Products ·       Talk Downloads: https://www.patreon.com/bfl/shop ·       CD Sales: Send inquiries to:  info@blindguymedia.com Join us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TouchedByHeaven.TrapperJack Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trapperjack/ Join us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/TrapperJack1  

Happy Easter, friends. In this special episode, Thomas explores Jesus's words to marry when she recognizes Him risen from the tomb: “Do not cling to me.” From a contemplative perspective, what could this mean? What happens when we stop clinging to our wrong ideas, our limiting beliefs? With open mind and open heart, we can come to know the Living Presence that is already in our midst. Christ is risen, indeed! Enjoy this Easter meditation.    

Happy Easter to all! Lent is 40 days, Easter is 50. Let's CELEBRATE WITH HOPE AND JOY! 

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Happy Easter! As we celebrate our 5th birthday, we begin a discussion of the importance of absolutes. In the absence of these guiding principles, a predicable pattern of pointing fingers and blaming begins to emerge.    #KingdomSpeak #Podcast  #Authenticity

Happy Easter! @revjono sits down with @thefowlhunter to talk about his duck season, duck depression, preparation and the relevance of Easter weekend. Pastor Jonathan Porter is host of Realtree's Inspirational Moment, a member of their pro-staff and author of "Beyond the Blind". 

Given the nature of the show and how the music is done, we cannot bring you the full show today. But I do have the conversation with Tim Keller. I'll try to edit out the music as best I can for everything else. But, I suspect most of you will want this. Have a Happy Easter. Erick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Healing Sexual Sin & Shame through the Cross (and Curiosity): Interview with Jay Stringer There is something so incredible about a story of redemption. And, dear reader, I believe this conversation will be a turning point for you, as it has been for so many in our community. I've walked alongside men and women wrestling with the deep pain of sexual brokenness- the battles they face in their marriage beds, their thought lives, their past, and the weight of shame. I've seen firsthand the power of God to restore what seemed utterly lost. And this conversation with Jay Stringer is an invitation to that very healing journey. Jay is a therapist, minister, researcher, and author of Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing. His compassionate, curious approach offers a fresh lens: that the very behaviors we hate are not random. They are clues. And they point us to healing. On this Good Friday, as we reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus, there is no better time to consider what it truly means to lay our shame at the foot of the cross. Let's dive in. The Cross and Your Story of Healing We all carry wounds. Some we're acutely aware of, and others we've buried so deeply that they show up in our actions long before we recognize them in our hearts. Jay opened our conversation by pointing us to the profound truth of the cross. Jesus knew exactly what you would do. Every mistake. Every moment of shame. And yet, He chose to take it all upon Himself. He bore your sin and your shame. This is not a journey of trying harder to be good enough. It's about understanding how deeply Jesus loves you, even in your lowest moments, and choosing to respond to His love with a courageous step toward healing. Unwanted Behaviors: They Are Not Random One of the most freeing truths Jay shared is this: our unwanted behaviors are not random. Through his extensive clinical work and groundbreaking research, Jay discovered that the specific ways we struggle are deeply connected to our stories of origin. Jay explained that in his role as the sex addiction therapist for the city of Seattle, he began to see patterns. Men arrested for soliciting sex were not making random choices. Their actions were connected to predictable stories of pain and trauma. Whether you grew up in a home of neglect, where your heart longed for connection and was left empty, or in a home of rigid control, where you felt powerless and unseen, these early experiences shape the way you cope and the behaviors you pursue as an adult. Your brain, your body, your desires are all responding to unhealed wounds. Understanding the Root: Family Systems and the Power of Priming Jay described two primary family systems that often set the stage for future struggles: The Disengaged Family System: Parents were physically or emotionally absent. Your longing for connection was never fulfilled. When you first experienced the neurochemical bond of pornography or sex, it felt like the deepest connection you had ever known. The Rigid, Authoritarian Family System: Parents were hyper-controlling, using performance or religion to shape you. You felt powerless and suffocated. Pornography, in contrast, offered a false sense of control and power over your environment. Both systems prime you for certain temptations. And recognizing this isn't about blaming parents or excusing behaviors. It's about gaining understanding. Because understanding is what allows us to grieve. And grieving opens the door to healing. As Jay says, “You can't just try to stop an unhealthy behavior. You have to understand why you were drawn to that behavior in the first place.” Shame Keeps You Stuck. Curiosity Sets You Free. As Christians, we know the seriousness of sin. But too often, we try to hate our way to holiness. We believe that if we punish ourselves enough, we'll finally change. But, the Apostle Paul tells us that it is God's kindness that leads us to repentance (Romans 2:4). Not our contempt. Not our loathing. Not our self-hatred. Jay encouraged us to replace self-contempt with curiosity. Ask yourself: Why am I drawn to this behavior? What is the pain underneath my actions? What does this reveal about my longing to be seen, known, and loved? When we approach our story with curiosity, we give God space to reveal the roots of our pain. The Shark of Shame: Swim Toward It Jay also shared a fascinating metaphor that I just love: Professional shark diver Andy Casagrande was once asked what to do if a great white shark is swimming toward you. His answer? Swim toward it. If you swim away, you act like prey. But if you move toward the shark, it confuses the predator, and it backs away. Shame operates the same way. When we run from it, it devours us. But when we confront it — facing it head on, sharing vulnerably in trusted community, seeking counseling, and naming our wounds — we rob shame of its power. Swim toward the shark of shame. Face it. Name it. And watch as it loses its grip on your life. Jesus Took Your Shame to the Cross This is where our faith becomes not just helpful, but essential. The world offers coping strategies, but Jesus offers complete redemption. He didn't just take your sin to the cross; He took your shame. Through His death and resurrection, we are invited into freedom. If you've ever felt like your past disqualifies you from God's love, let me remind you: Jesus knew your struggles when He went to the cross. He went anyway. He has already made a way for you to live in righteousness, peace, and freedom. This is the hope of Easter. The hope of the Gospel. From Crisis to Calling: Your Story Matters So often, the crises of our lives — the shame, the addictions, the brokenness — are actually invitations to transformation. Jay shared that in the absence of elders to guide us through rites of passage, our souls will create crises that force us to confront our identity and our wounds. Rather than run from the crisis, we can see it as a holy opportunity. Your struggle is not the end of your story. It's the beginning of a new chapter. When you engage your story with honesty and curiosity, you step into the redemption God has for you. You become part of His story of restoration — not just for you, but for others. Final Encouragement: There Is Hope for You Dear friend, this journey is not about perfection. It's about progress. It's about engaging your story with curiosity, leaning into the kindness of God, and walking the path of healing, step by step. Jesus took your sin. He took your shame. And He rose again to give you new life. This Easter, may you embrace the truth that resurrection is possible for you, too. You are deeply loved. You are seen. You are not alone. Happy Easter.   With love,   Belah & Team   PS - Check out Jay's book here: Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing PPS - If you want to take the first step into freedom and healing your marriage, schedule a free Clarity Call with us at delightyourmarriage.com/cc PPPS - Here is a quote from a recent graduate: “My husband and I lived parallel lives almost our entire marriage…The only thing he wanted from me in the relationship was sex. That was the last thing I wanted to give him because I was exhausted from trying to be the super mom and head of the household. This caused a rift in our relationship…After a separation in our own home we each began our own counseling…Both of our counselors questioned if a form of sex addiction might be part of the problem. I dove into trying to learn everything I could about sex addiction. I joined a 12 step group for spouses of sex addicts. That program is about avoiding unhealthy sexual behaviors. I didn't even know what healthy sexual behaviors were. After 4 years of marriage counseling and feeling stuck in a marriage that was barely hanging on, I discovered your program. I found hope for my marriage and began to see my husband in a different light”

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Hear an interview with Amelia Hogan about her latest album on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #706 . Subscribe now! Amelia Hogan, The Friel Sisters, Flook, Fialla, Robert Zielinski, On The Lash, Brobdingnagian Bards, Joseph Carmichael, The Lilies of the Midwest, Austral, Hounds of Finn GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:12 - The Friel Sisters "Sporting Nell/The Black Mare of Fanad/Lough Isle Castle (Reels)" from Northern Sky 5:05 - WELCOME 7:16 - Flook "Where There Is Light / The May Waterway / Ninety Years Young" from Sanju 13:56 - Fialla "Easter Snow" from A Rare Thing 18:26 - Robert Zielinski "Sprig of Shillelagh" from The Day Dawn 19:30 - On The Lash "Dog in the Distance" from Fireside 23:25 - INTERVIEW: INTRO 23:45 - INTERVIEW: INTRODUCING AMELIA HOGAN 28:29 - Amelia Hogan "Home By Bearna" from Burnished 31:02 - INTERVIEW: NEW ALBUM 36:58 - Amelia Hogan "Dh'eirich mi Moch Madainn Cheitein" from Burnished 40:07 - INTERVIEW: RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS 49:54 - Amelia Hogan "Rolling In The Gold" from Burnished 53:42 - THANKS 55:26 - Brobdingnagian Bards "The Irishman Who Doesn't Drink" from Another Faire to Remember 57:58 - Joseph Carmichael "First of Spring" from single 1:02:13 - The Lilies of the Midwest "The Flower of Magherally" from Cat's Ceili 1:06:18 - Austral "Woodford Nights" from Thylacine 1:13:10 - CLOSING 1:13:50 - Hounds of Finn "My Father's Coat" from Gravity Pulls 1:19:07 - CREDITS The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Climate change is real, and we can fix it. Cutting waste, saving energy, and pushing for clean power all make a difference. A cleaner, safer world benefits everyone. Talk to someone today—our children are counting on you. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and host of Folk Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and You will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic Happy Easter!