Podcast appearances and mentions of laraine bennett

This week on Respect Life Radio, Deacon Geoff welcomes Art and Laraine Bennett to discuss their new book, Anxiety: A Catholic Guide to Freedom from Worry and Fear, co-authored with their daughter Lianna Haidar. They share practical tips for managing anxiety and emphasize the power of prayer and trust in God as essential tools for finding peace. The intention of the book was to explore the truth that though we may experience anxious symptoms, leaning into to the wisdom of the saints on how to combat them in our strive for virtue will lead us to greater freedom and peace. Tune in for a thoughtful, faith-filled conversation offering hope and guidance for those struggling with worry and fear. To purchase their new book visit: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/anxiety/?srsltid=AfmBOooDSvoj7plAToZik19mrFrXvsW6rteVOe4tgxnEta4wS9DiO6PV

Bobby talks with Laraine Bennett and her daughter Dr. Lianna Bennett Haidar about anxiety, what it is and what we do about it, highlighting their newest book Anxiety: A Catholic Guide from Freedom and Fear. Laraine Bennett has a master's degree in Philosophy and has co-authored 5 books with her husband, Art: The Temperament God Gave You, The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse, The Temperament God Gave Your Kids, The Emotions God Gave You, and Tuned In: The Power of Pressing Pause and Listening. She wrote a book of reflections for caregivers, A Year of Grace: 365 Reflections for Caregivers. The Bennetts reside in Northern Virginia and have 4 adult children and 8 grandchildren. Lianna Bennett Haidar, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist located in the heart of Alexandria. As a therapist she works with clients to heal past traumas, reduce the experiences of depression and anxiety, and improve the quality of the relationships in their lives. ... Anxiety: A Catholic Guide from Freedom and Fear Sophia Institute Press book link Amazon book link-- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

Anxiety is on the rise in our culture. Art and Laraine Bennett integrate psychology with faith to give you tools for a less stressful life. Their book is Anxiety: A Catholic Guide to Freedom from Worry and Fear.

We're live with Brad Humphreys, Principal at Holy Cross School is New Orleans, joins us to talk about his new role and vision for the school, Fr. Jamin David, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia in the Diocese of Baton Rouge provides Vatican update and Art and Laraine Bennett talk about the book "Anxiety: A Catholic Guide to Freedom from Worry and Fear".

AMDG. Clinical counselor Art and psychologist Laraine Bennett join the Kolbecast to discuss anxiety and mental health, the temperaments, their recent publications, and so much more.   Art and Laraine talk about how anxiety can manifest dramatically differently in different people, and how to identify it in your life or in the lives of your children; explain what anxiety is and how to approach it; break down what NOT to do if you recognize anxiety in your children, and present helpful strategies you can implement in your home today; and the tie between scrupulosity and anxiety.   Links mentioned & related:   Anxiety: a Catholic Guide to Freedom from Worry and Fear by Art & Laraine Bennett and Lianna Haidar  The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt  The Happiness Trap by Dr. Russ Harris  The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt Relevant Kolbecast episodes  176 The Agenda Is to Grow with Art & Laraine Bennett  226 Cultivating Habits of Excellence with Dr. Andrew Abela   219 The Upside of Anxiety  with Dr. Kevin Majeres   238 Accompaniment, Hope, Integration, and Resilience with Pat Millea  250 Made for Relationship with Kenna Millea  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

AMDG. Clinical Director and Co-Founder of the Martin Center for Integration and host of This Whole Life podcast Kenna Millea joins the Kolbecast to discuss the ins and outs of relationships under a Catholic lens. “If you don't like relationships here,” Kenna comments. “I think heaven's going to be a big bummer— because that's what it's going to be.”   Kenna offers her expert insight into common challenges in family dynamics, from the relationship between the spouses to how parents interact with children.  She unpacks how our relationships with others can impact our relationship to God and how the sacraments can impact our social life. Kenna shares her advice for those interested in pursuing a career in Catholic therapy and explains the differences among the types of mental health fields. Finally, Kenna suggests a selection of mental health books for families looking to strengthen their relationships with one another and build a happy, holy home.  Links mentioned & relevant:  The Martin Center for Integration  Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson  The Whole Brain Child and other books by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel  The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander  Related Kolbecast episodes:  238 Accompaniment, Hope, Integration, and Resilience with Pat Millea  227 Sensory Awareness & Problem Solving with occupational therapist Caitlin Russ  176 The Agenda Is to Grow with Art & Laraine Bennett  188 Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!   The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

AMDG. What questions should homeschool parents be asking halfway through the academic year? Homeschooling moms and Kolbe employees Vanessa Delgado and Elyse Williams join the Kolbecast to talk about what to do— and not do!— if you've fallen behind; how to deal with burnout and unmotivated kids; when you should change courses and how to do it; when to start planning next year's courses; the role of ability tests; and so much more.   Vanessa and Elyse will leave you feeling understood and encouraged, ready to take on second semester.  Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant:  107 Wander & Wonder with Vanessa Delgado & Nikki Shaffer  207 A Privilege of a Lifetime with Elyse Williams  232 Part of the Family: Parents & Advisors as Partners  29 The February Staredown  140 Burnout Happens  83 This Is Only a Test  176 The Agenda Is to Grow with Art & Laraine Bennett  183 Gratuitous Gifts: Charisms with Sherry Weddell  59 The Secret Whiteboard  214 A Long View  74 Special Teams: Kolbe Dads  Related links:  Articles from the Kolbe.org Help Center:  Late & Mid-Year Enrollment  High School Planning folder  High School Graduation Planner   Interest & Ability Tools  Grade Reporting  Standardized Testing  Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation aptitude testing  Scripture readings for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!   The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

"But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me has not been in vain."~ 1 Corinthians 15:10Why do I react the way that I do?How much of my personality can I change?How does my temperament impact my relationships, my work, and my faith?Join Kenna and Pat as they dive into the fascinating world of temperaments with Art and Laraine Bennett, renowned authors of "The Temperament God Gave You." In this enriching episode, discover how understanding temperaments can lead to personal and spiritual growth, enhancing relationships and helping us to be more like Christ. The Bennetts explore the strengths and challenges of each temperament — choleric, sanguine, melancholic, and phlegmatic — and offer practical tools for navigating personal and interpersonal dynamics. Listen in as they discuss the importance of self-awareness, the power of community, and how temperaments can promote freedom and growth in holiness and virtue. This is a fantastic conversation that you don't want to miss.Art Bennett has a B.A. in philosophy and an M.A. in counseling psychology from Santa Clara University. He has co-authored three books on temperament and 6 books with Laraine and is a licensed (California and Virginia) Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 35 years of clinical experience. Laraine Bennett has a B.A. in philosophy from Santa Clara University and an M.A. in philosophy from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She created the game, Know Thyself! The Game of Temperaments (Sophia Institute Press, 2022) and has written two solo books. Art and Laraine are frequent speakers on marriage and family issues, both nationally and internationally. They have four adult children and eleven grandchildren.Episode 59 Show NotesDiscover your temperament!Chapters:0:00: Introduction and Highs & Hards12:41: Uncovering & sharing the temperaments18:25: Temperaments: the science of reactions28:42: What are the four temperaments?41:17: What's the point of understanding the temperaments?51:17: Can my temperament change over time?1:03:36: Challenge By ChoiceReflection Questions:What is one specific thing that stuck with you from this conversation?What is your temperament? How does your temperament affect your reactions?How might knowing your temperament help you grow in holiness & virtue?What do you understand about the temperaments of your spouse, children, and loved ones? How does that help your relationships?What is one weakness of your temperament that you feel compelled to address?Send us a text. We're excited to hear what's on your mind!Thank you for listening! Visit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com, and send us an email with your thoughts, questions, or ideas.Check us out on Instagram & FacebookInterested in more faith-filled mental health resources? Check out the Martin Center for IntegrationMusic: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.

AMDG. Why do my kids always fidget during school? Why am I always overstimulated by loud noises? Why does my house feel tense right now? Occupational therapist and mom of five Caitlin Russ has the answers to these questions and more. Caitlin breaks down occupational therapy and emotional regulation; easy steps to optimize your homeschool environment for learning; how to emotionally regulate yourself as a parent; how to help your child understand and reframe their own behavior; and why you need to see an occupational therapist right now.  Throughout the episode we reference This Whole Life episode 50 Senses & Regulation.  Caitlin mentions the below resources:  Raising a Sensory Smart Child by Lindsey Biel and Nancy Peske  The Whole Brain Child by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson  Balanced and Barefoot by Angela J Hanscom  Sensory Integration and the Child by A. Jean Ayres  Zones of Regulation the concept of labeling regulation levels at green, yellow, red, blue  The OT Butterfly, a website for a pediatric OT who has great resources for families to try  The Sensory Connection Program another helpful website talking about sensory  American Occupational Therapy Association,  helpful for any aspiring OTs  Related Kolbecast episodes:  167 Sanity & Sanctity with Johanna Seagren of Interior Kingdom  176 The Agenda Is to Grow with Art & Laraine Bennett  188 Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!   The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

AMDG. Do you want to build your own “super habits”? Founding dean of CUA business school and Forbes contributing writer Dr. Andrew Abela promises that “super habits” are the secret to a successful—and happy— life. He reveals the three steps to building “super habits;” highlights the connection between neuroscience and virtue; argues that good ethics are the most effective business practices; and paints an entirely new picture of classic virtues and success. Stay tuned to the end to hear details about Dr. Abela's upcoming book, Super Habits: The Universal System for a Successful Life.  Links mentioned & related:  Dr. Abela's book Superhabits: The Universal System for a Successful Life  Catholic University of America   Dr. Abela references Pope Saint John Paul II's encyclical Centesimus Annus   St. Thomas Aquinas on the virtues  A Latin-English Dictionary of St. Thomas Aquinas by Roy J. Deferrari  Follow Dr. Abela on Forbes.com, Substack, and Linkedin    Relevant Kolbecast episodes  188 Dr. Kevin Majeres Sees Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety with Dr. Kevin Majeres  176 The Agenda Is to Grow -- Art & Laraine Bennett and the Temperaments  84 The Essence of Catholic Education and 157 Renewal, Revival, Variety, and Unity with Patrick Reilly of the Cardinal Newman Society, publisher of the Newman Guide  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!   The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

“You and your spouse are a team that GOD wants together!” - Art and LaraineBennett   Summary The first step in creating a dynamic family is to know the people who are in it!  That starts with knowing yourself, then your spouse, and then your children.  One of the tools that we love using for this knowledge is the classic four temperaments - choleric, sanguine, melancholic, and phlegmatic. The leading Catholic authors on the temperaments are Art and Laraine Bennett, authors of the book The Temperament God Gave You and many other great resources!  In this conversation we pepper them with questions about what the temperaments are, why knowing the temperaments are important, and how they can change your parenting. This podcast is FULL of great tips and resources of parents of any age.  Listen in! Key Takeaways Temperaments are only ONE aspect of our personality.  Many things make each one of us unique.  Temperaments are part of the wisdom of the ancients, but they also have been extensively studied in modern psychology Your temperament is the way you REACT.  Knowing our temperament helps us to learn how to RESPOND to others in love.   As a parent, knowing our children's temperaments helps because we can teach them how to mature by focusing on their strengths and helping them process their weaknesses.  When we react we will fly, fight, or freeze.  Learning the “art of the pause” will help us respond in love and get out of “reaction mode”.    You and your spouse can help each other by knowing your gifts and giving each other alternatives to handling difficult situations.   Couple Discussion Questions Take the quiz at https://temperamentquiz.com and link your account with your spouse.   Observe your children this week.  During a date night, talk about the temperament of each child and how you can encourage their strengths.  What are our gifts as a couple?  How can we better use them for the good of our children?  

The body is not meaningless, but meaningful - Jason Evert Summary Join us for this insightful conversation with Jason Evert, speaker and author.  Jason has spoken all over the world and has created numerous resources for preteens and teens to dive deep into what it means to be free to love.  Often parents feel under-equipped to talk about sex and chastity, but it is within the home that these lessons need to be learned and it is where they are taught most effectively.  The first step is to communicate to your children how much you delight in them.  Then we can speak to their hearts the truth of who they are.  After that, we can teach them that by embracing the virtue of chastity we can truly be free to love others with a love like God's.  Jason's new series for preteens, Envision, can be found at Ascension Press. Key Takeaways We can't just tell our kids what NOT to do, but we must communicate that chastity gives them freedom.  Chastity gives them the freedom to love.  Knowing the theology of our bodies answers the question, “Who am I and how should I live?”  The world tells our kids that their bodies are meaningless, but in reality, they are meaningful.  What we do with our bodies matters.   Rules without relationships breed rebellion.  Most of our kids know we love them, but do they believe we like them?  That we like being with them?  That is the foundation that needs to be laid to form them.  Couple Discussion Questions How are we communicating to our kids now that what they do with their bodies matters?   What are some ways we can show our kids not just that we LOVE them but that we LIKE them too?   Do we understand the importance of Theology of the Body?  Is this something we need to look into more?     Resources The Chastity Project - https://chastity.com Envision - TOB for Middle Schoolers Women Wonderfully Made Webinar Family Culture and the Temperaments: Messy Family Date Night with Art and Laraine Bennett 

Let's kick the marriage series off with a fun one! Let's talk temperaments! This is one of the oldest personality tests out there, and it is based more on NATURE than on NURTURE. In fact, often when investigating what temperament you are, you are supposed to think about how you were as a child. As we grow, we tend to develop habits, grow in virtues, and learn how to soften out some of our less desirable attributes, which can mask our natural tendencies. If you haven't ever looked into your own temperament, check out this quiz: https://www.temperamentquiz.com/ You will likely be given a primary and a secondary temperament. If your husband can also discover his temperament, it could be fun for you to compare and contrast your natural reactions to life events, and to see how you handle your life and relationship together. If you would like an overview of the temperaments, here's a good one in the context of faith: https://spiritualdirection.com/2019/03/18/the-four-temperaments-and-the-spiritual-life Lastly, if you'd like to learn more, I recommend the books by Art and Laraine Bennett. The Temperament God Gave Your Kids has helped me on MANY occasions! These go through many fun combinations of spousal temperament combinations and parent-to-kid combinations! Even if you don't feel completely understood by any singular temperament, it's food for conversation, and that can be really helpful! Here are some ideas for fun discussion with your husband. Conversation starters with your husband about temperaments: Do you know your (and your spouse's) temperament? What is your favorite thing about your spouse's temperament? Do you share a temperament? How do you think that affects the way you run your house/family (for better and for worse)? Does your shared temperament (or lack thereof) affect the overall culture of your family? How do you think that affects your kids? Make sure to start with the positives! If you have a temperament that is not represented in your relationship, are there any qualities that you are missing that need to be tended to? (i.e. a couple missing a melancholic could use a growth in commitment, structure, or aim for ideals)

AMDG.  Think about the idea of being the answer to someone else's prayers.  Does that seem humbling or overwhelming, frightening or appealing...or maybe a mix of all of those?  In this episode, Sherry Weddell of the Catherine of Siena Institute visits with Bonnie and Steven about the idea of charisms.  These gifts are different from sanctifying graces in that they are given to us for us to give away.  Sherry explains how every baptized person receives at least one charism, how all the charisms are evangelizing and healing, and how charisms spring to fruitfulness from a lived relationship with God.  Links mentioned:  Catherine of Siena Institute  Forming Intentional Disciples Forum on Facebook  Fruitful Discipleship book  Relevant Kolbecast episodes  176 The Agenda Is to Grow with Art & Laraine Bennett  172 A Gift-Laden Voyage with Philip Kosloski of Voyage Comics Philip relates how his experience with Called and Gifted impacted his life.   123 A Change of the Ages with Msgr. James Shea  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. 

Art and Laraine Bennett explain how they pared down their possessions after their children left home. See how removing the clutter in their home life enhanced their spiritual life.

Drawing inspiration from St. Therese of Lisieux, Art and Laraine Bennett reveal the Little Way to achieve a meaningful sense of detachment from earthly goods and the pride of life.

AMDG. Personality encompasses both nature and nurture, from biological traits and education to family of origin and cultural background.  Temperament is one important piece of personality.  In this episode, Art and Laraine Bennett describe the four classical temperaments, their long Catholic tradition, and their pragmatic applications for homeschooling families.  Working from the foundation that temperament is God's way of kickstarting a personality without putting anyone in a box, Art and Laraine explain how understanding temperaments helps homeschooling parents understand what doors will be easier to open and what doors will take more work when educating their children.  They also touch on managing reactions, learning styles, mental illness, and appropriate discussions about temperament for various ages of children.  Relevant links:  Check out the Bennetts' websitefor more information about their books, the Know Thyself game, and their other offerings.   Take their temperament quiz here.   Catholic Therapists online directory  Character Building by David Isaacs  No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.  Kolbecast episodes mentioned & relevant:  167 Sanity & Sanctity with Johanna Seagren of Interior Kingdom  45 Grace Perfects Nature with Dr. Peter Malinoski and Jody Garneau  77 The Road Less Traveled with Celeste Cuellar    Kolbecast episodes cover a range of topics relating to school at home, the life of faith, and Catholic education. Using the filters on our website, you can sort the episodes to find just what you're looking for. If you listen to the Kolbecast via a podcast app/player, we'd be so grateful to you for leaving a rating and review. That helps us reach more listeners. However you listen, please spread the word about the Kolbecast!  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. 

Ever wondered why we react the way we do? Fasten your seatbelts as we embark on a captivating exploration with Art and Laraine Bennett, authors of the illuminating book, 'The Temperament God Gave You.' They'll guide us through the fascinating world of temperaments and their profound influence on our behavior, relationships, and self-understanding. Whether it's a choleric's leadership, a phlegmatic's empathy, a sanguine's spontaneity, or a melancholic's thoughtfulness, we all have a unique mix that shapes our approach to every aspect of life.Your parenting style, your spending habits, and even your path to spiritual growth are all profoundly influenced by your temperament. As Art and Laraine vividly detail their personal experiences with temperaments, we'll explore how these inborn traits are only part of a larger puzzle that includes upbringing, education, faith, and moral values. From quick, short-lived reactions of sanguines to deep, long-sustained reactions of melancholics, they'll paint a vibrant picture of these four temperaments and their role in our lives.But what happens when these temperaments clash or complement in relationships? Art and Laraine will enlighten us with their encounters in marriage and business, teaching us how to navigate these temperamental landscapes. Dig into the lives of saints like St. Teresa of Avila and St. Paul as we unveil how their temperaments were expressed in their youth and how they transformed with time. Culture, virtue growth, political views, and even a sneak peek into the temperaments of the saints are all in store for you. So, tune in and prepare for a riveting journey of self-discovery and understanding.********************************************************https://www.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community:  https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comStore:  https://avoiding-babylon.sellfy.store/RSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssSpiritusTV:  https://spiritustv.com/@avoidingbabylonRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1626455Odysee:  https://odysee.com/@AvoidingBabylonSupport the showCheck out our new store!

Feb 7, 2022 - Laraine Bennett is a frequent speaker on marriage and family issues. Laraine has created the brand-new game, Know Thyself! The Game of Temperaments and has written two solo books, “The Little Way of Living with Less: Learning to Let Go with the Little Flower” and “A Year of Grace: 365 Reflections for Caregivers”.  Art & Laraine Bennett: https://artandlarainebennett.com  Know Thyself! https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/know-thyself  Links to download the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen   Joe & Joe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/withjoeandjoe Joe & Joe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@THEFRONTLINEWITHJOEJOE 

Understanding our distinct personality traits can help us grow closer to God and to each other. Laraine Bennett, co-author of three books on temperaments, joins Steve and Becky to explore the four temperaments and how embracing our unique traits can deepen our prayer life and relationships. Special thanks to Crowning Glory Tea Room for making this episode possible.

Guests: Art and Laraine Bennett

January 2 was the 150th anniversary of St. Therese's birth, therefore it is fitting that we take a look at how The Little Flower can help us let go and declutter our lives. Joining me on the show is Laraine Bennett to talk about her new book “The Little Way of Living with Less.” In today's episode, we discuss, the challenges of letting go of things, how St. Therese's teachings can apply to our modern lives, how to make minimalism not just a trendy lifestyle choice, but something that aids the spiritual life, practical tips for getting started, and navigating the differences on clutter with your spouse and children. Have thoughts about this episode? Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.   Websites mentioned in the show: Art and Laraine's Website Little Way of Living with Less Book 2023 Willwoods Marriage Retreats St. Maximillian Kolbe Messy Desk Pic

Interviews: Raymond Arroyo, author and host of The World Over, "The Wise Men Who Found Christmas"" (Sophia Press) & Laraine Bennett, author "The Little Way of Living with Less." (St Therese)

Interviews: Raymond Arroyo, author and host of The World Over, "The Wise Men Who Found Christmas"" (Sophia Press) & Laraine Bennett, author "The Little Way of Living with Less." (St Therese)

Interviews: Raymond Arroyo, author and host of The World Over, "The Wise Men Who Found Christmas"" (Sophia Press) & Laraine Bennett, author "The Little Way of Living with Less." (St Therese)

This week on The AMPLIFY Show, I'm talking with Laraine Bennett, author of “The Little Way of Living with Less.” The book takes you through a spiritual journey guided by St. Therese of Lisieux — it's basically a spiritual take on the modern minimalist movement to help you downsize, declutter, and detach, while growing in virtue in the process.  The holidays are a great reminder to let go and to simplify while growing in faith and virtue! In this episode we share: Why the modern minimalism movement is missing the mark  My simple storage system for all my kids artwork, memorabilia and childhood memories The secret to detaching to things so you can experience more joy and freedom The role trust plays in the process of decluttering How to start letting go of clutter, bad habits & sin  Mentioned in the episode: Grab the book “The Little Way of Living with Less” on Amazon  Grab the book “The Temperament God Gave You”  Grab the book “The Temperament God Gave Your Kids” Connect with me: Website Instagram Facebook

Ant and Rob decided to have a quick, impromptu show review of their interview with Art & Laraine Bennett.  Like usual, they go somewhat off topic and talk about controversy between Kennedy Hall and Michael Lofton, the horrors of Communism, and the My Lai Massacre.  You even get to hear Ant order Chinese food on air while his wife has an entire conversation with him from another room.  Warning, some of the discussion of the horrors of Communism and the events that happened at My Lai are of a nature that should not be played in front of children.#catholic #temperament #martyrmadePlease support our good friends over at Meaning of Catholic. They are a lay apostolate dedicated to uniting Catholics against the enemies of Holy Church and restoring the rival schools of Christendom. Meaning of Catholic has been incredibly formative for both Anthony and Rob. Please check them out and support if you can.Support the showCheck out our new website!

Anthony and Rob, with their wives, have a discussion with Art and Laraine Bennett on the subject of temperaments.  Art & Laraine literally wrote the book(s) on temperaments from a Catholic perspective.  Anthony, Rob, and their wives hope to learn about temperaments to help become better Catholics, better spouses, and better parents.Please support our good friends over at Meaning of Catholic. They are a lay apostolate dedicated to uniting Catholics against the enemies of Holy Church and restoring the rival schools of Christendom. Meaning of Catholic has been incredibly formative for both Anthony and Rob. Please check them out and support if you can.Support the showCheck out our new website!

Author Laraine Bennett joins us to talk about The Little Way of Living with Less and The Temperament God Gave You. A fantastic conversation! EPISODE 450 SHOWNOTES & LINKS Art and Laraine Bennett's Website Order their books from Sophia Press

The little way of living with less. It's a funny world we live in. Over the course of my life the mantra of MORE MORE MORE seems to have been pushed to the public in unimaginable ways in a relentless attempt to have us all become the fruit of industry.  We consumers, consume and much effort is made to move people to consumption and more often than not, OVER consumption. Somewhere along the way I wanted to simplify, to have less, do more with less and use what I have rather than contribute to the excess of a modern world, bent on having me play the obedient role of consumer.  Living with less. In her book, The Little Way of living with Less, Laraine Bennet takes the simple teachings of St. Therese of Lisieux and blends it with a method of reducing one's life, in size and footprint and getting back to essentials.  She shares personal stories we can all relate to and takes downsizing to a spiritual level by incorporating the teachings of this great Saint in order to help humble us a little and live our lives consciously with less material and more spiritual.  The Little Way Consuming a volume like this will help you see clearly the minor messes in your life that might be hindering your progress. We can be thankful for the Saints who are wonderful examples, even in modern times of how to move our life toward God and detach from the material things which can weigh us down.    BUY THE LITTLE WAY OF LIVING WITH LESS VISIT SOPHIA INSTITUTE PRESS HERE 

“Self-knowledge is so important that, even if you were raised right up to the heavens, I should like you never to relax your cultivation of it.” -St. Teresa of Avila In this episode I'm joined by famed author of many books, including The Temperament God Gave You, Laraine Bennett. If you're like me, you get a little annoyed when someone references the temperaments because it feels just a tad... simplistic. Or you never read a book about them before. Never fear! We break down each temperament into manageable explanations and after hearing them, I think you'll agree with me that they're an enormously helpful tool for increasing self-knowledge. My favorite part of our interview was discussing something I've never heard talked about before: Pitfalls to avoid discernment for each temperament, as well as how to use your particular temperament to discern God's will well. As always on this show, we discuss discernment for every single decision in your life- not just your vocation. Topics Discussed What is temperament? How it differs from personality Where the concept of temperaments comes from, and an overview of each Thinking correctly about temperament: Avoiding both navel-gazing and unjust judgement Discernment advice for each temperament type Are certain temperament types more compatible with others in marriage? Resources Know Thyself! Board Game by Laraine Bennett The Temperament God Gave You by Laraine Bennett Laraine's Temperament Quiz The Little Way of Living With Less- Laraine's newest book Brennan and Audra Nakane: The Nakane CAPS temperament system on Called and Caffeinated Need a community? Check out the Christian Family Movement. Find a group or start one in your area backed by their 70+ years of experience strengthening couples and families! Your support on Patreon helps power these episodes. Thank you to our amazing patrons who make this unique content possible! Consider joining and gain access to Coffee Sips, Stacey's secondary podcast, as well as twice-monthly video chats with the community. Pledges start at just $5/mo.

Ken talks with Laraine Bennett “The Little Way of Living with Less” and Kristen Van Uden “Christ and the Powers of Darkness” by J. Godfrey Raupert (both books published by Sophia Institute Press).Laraine's book available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/…/the-little-way-of… Father Raupert book at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/…/christ-and-the-powers… Follow Laraine, and her husband Art, at: https://artandlarainebennett.com/

This episode of Physically Spiritual is a conversation with Laraine Bennet. We discuss her new book “The Little Way of Living with Less”, Minimalism, Simplicity, The Little Way of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Stewardship, Eliminating Clutter, Gratitude, & Freedom Episode 84 Show Host: Andrew Reinhart GET THE BOOK: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-little-way-of-living-with-less Sophia Institute Press Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophiaInstitutePress/ Sophia Institute Press Twitter:https://twitter.com/SophiaPress Becoming a PATRON of my show! Go to physicallyspiritual.com Show Page: http://awakencatholic.org/physically-spiritual/the-little-way-of-living-with-less-w-laraine-bennett Download the official AWAKEN App: http://theawakenapp.io

We're called to live simply, but it is a struggle, especially in our culture. Laraine Bennett inspires us through the life of Thérèse of Lisieux and her own experiences, her book is The Little Way of Living with Less: Learning to Let Go with the Little Flower. This episode is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union.

Tom McDonald previewed Disney's live action remake of Pinnochio. Laraine Bennett talked about her book, The  Little Way of Living with Less. Deacon Bill Harkins provided our Sunday Gospel reflection for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary time. 

On this week's episode find out why there is so much stuff in Deacon Scott's Man Cave, how St. Teresa can help you downsize, and how to let go of items and not memories. Today's guest is https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-little-way-of-living-with-less (Laraine Bennett). https://view-from-the-pew.captivate.fm/listen (Subscribe to View from the Pew) on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free https://materdeiradio.com/hail-mary-media-app/ (Hail Mary Media App), along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through https://materdeiradio.com/category/view-from-the-pew/ (past episodes) or https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=f861df13-50f6-4182-8712-b794ec287dfb (support this podcast). View from the Pew is a production of https://materdeiradio.com/ (Mater Dei Radio) in Portland, Oregon.

Are you too attached to the stuff in your home? In her new book, https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-little-way-of-living-with-less (The Little Way Of Living With Less), author Laraine Bennett sets out to downsize with St. Teresa as her guide. https://the-morning-blend.captivate.fm/ (Subscribe to the Morning Blend) on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free https://materdeiradio.com/hail-mary-media-app/ (Hail Mary Media App), along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through https://materdeiradio.com/category/morning-drive/ (past episodes) or https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=f861df13-50f6-4182-8712-b794ec287dfb (support this podcast). The Morning Blend is a production of https://materdeiradio.com/ (Mater Dei Radio) in Portland, Oregon.

We're live with Kristen Van Uden, author spokesperson for Sophia Institute Press talks about the book St. John and the Apocalypse, Kelly Breaux, President and Co-Founder with Red Bird Ministries talks about Child Loss Catholic Grief Support app and Laraine Bennett talks about her book The Little Way of Living with Less: Learning to Let Go with the Little Flower.

Laraine Bennett has a master's degree in Philosophy and has co-authored 6 books with her husband, Art, and one solo book, A Year of Grace: 365 Reflections for Caregivers. She helped create the popular TemperamentQuiz.com. The Bennetts reside in Northern Virginia, have been married for 45 years and have 4 adult children and 8 grandchildren Laraine Bennett has a master's degree in Philosophy and has co-authored 6 books with her husband, Art, and another solo book, A Year of Grace: 365 Reflections for Caregivers. She helped create the popular TemperamentQuiz.com. The Bennetts reside in Northern Virginia, have been married for 45 years and have 4 adult children and 8 grandchildren. About The Little Way of LIving with Less by Laraine Bennett From the publisher, Sophia Institute Press website: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-little-way-of-living-with-less Do your possessions “spark joy”? In our materialistic society, we are often plagued with the slow torture of accumulated stuff, which creates disharmony, prevents us from living in the present moment, and keeps us from setting our eyes upon Heaven. The Little Way of Living with Less is a spiritual journey guided by St. Thérèse of Lisieux toward a “less is more” manner of living. It shares one couple's effort to downsize, declutter, and detach — and the challenge of growing in virtues that is associated with this process. Indeed, this book serves as a practical antidote to the consumerism and commodification of daily home life today. Through the words and example of the Little Flower, you will find peace, joy, and security as you learn how to overcome disorder — whether physical, mental, or spiritual. St. Thérèse will help form you in single-mindedness to complete the ordinary with extraordinary, selfless love, and you'll soon find yourself becoming intentional about making God the center of your life and your home. Best of all, you will discover that “everything is grace” (St. Thérèse) and will begin thanking God for your many blessings and experiencing His miraculous favors with greater mindfulness. Inspired by the Little Way, you will more confidently seek the things above and “choose all” in holiness. Let “the greatest saint of modern times” show you how to: Let go of clutter, unhealthy habits, vices, and sin Simplify your life and manage fear and anxiety Create order, beauty, and vibrancy in your home Detach from the world, cultivate poverty of spirit, and attain Heaven Find the happiness and gratitude that come from within Become humble and small, trusting in the mercy of God By living an integrated life that is free of materialistic pleasures, you will develop the freedom of a child of God to abandon yourself to the Father's will. Enter into the Heart of Jesus and make room in your heart to experience the wonders of His love! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-aidan-byrne0/support

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Laraine Bennett to discuss her new book, “The Little Way of Living with Less.” Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on building better bonds in our marriages, and Gary Michuta on the rise of spiritism in the 19th century. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

     Morning Light talks with Laraine Bennett during Catholic Book Club, regarding her new book: "The Little Way of Living with Less - Learning to Let Go with the Little Flower" available through Sophia Institute Press. www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-little-way-of-living-with-less

What are temperaments? What do they mean for ourselves and our relationships? In today's podcast, join Paola as she sits down with Catholic mother and Author to discuss temperaments and how to understand them. Click here to check out the this episode's transcript: https://catholichomeschool.online/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Laraine-Bennet-Podcast-Transcript.pdf Guest Bio: Laraine Bennett has a master's degree in Philosophy and has co-authored 6 books with her husband, Art -The Temperament God Gave You, The Temperament God Gave Your Kids, and The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse, among others -and one solo book, A Year of Grace: 365 Reflections for Caregivers. She helped create the popular TemperamentQuiz.com. The Bennetts reside in Northern Virginia, have been married for 45 years and have 4 adult children and 8 grandchildren. Don't forget to check out http://temperamentquiz.com/ to discover your own temperament! Also, check out more of Laraine's work: The Temperament that God Gave You https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-temperament-god-gave-you The Temperament that God Gave Your Kids https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/the-temperament-god-gave-your-kids The Temperament that God Gave Your Spouse https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-temperament-god-gave-your-spouse A Year of Grace: 365 Reflection for Caregivers https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/a-year-of-grace-365-reflections-for-caregivers Know Thyself - A Temperaments Game https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/know-thyself And follow Laraine on Instagram @larainebennett_ https://www.instagram.com/larainebennett_/

KNOW THYSELF: The Game of Temperaments Know Thyself: The Game of Temperaments is created by Larraine Bennett. She is here to speak with us about the types of Temperaments and the new game created to discover  and learn about them.  You think you know yourself?   We are all born with distinct personality traits. Some love going to parties, while others seek solitude. Some are naturally brash and assertive, while others are content to just get along. Temperaments are a part of the way we're made. Ancient philosophers identified four basic temperaments that wise thinkers through the ages have used to understand human nature. Author Laraine Bennett,  has a master's degree in Philosophy and has co-authored 6 books with her husband, Art, and one solo book, A Year of Grace: 365 Reflections for Caregivers. She helped create the popular TemperamentQuiz.com. and has been married to husband for 45 years. They have 4 adult children and 8 grandchildren. Laraine has developed a board game called,  Know Thyself! The Game of Temperaments – the first game to help you identify, understand, and appreciate your own temperament, and those of your friends and family. Take charge or follow the lead? Jump in feet first or analyze and contemplate? Introvert or extrovert? Focused or distractible? All of these traits point to the temperament you were born with. Which one is yours, and how much of the others do you have?   BUY KNOW THYSELF HERE VISIT SOPHIA INSTITUTE PRESS HERE   

It's a Catholic board game sure to bring the whole family together. https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/know-thyself (Know Thyself: The Game of Temperament) is available from Sophia Institute Press. Designer Laraine Bennet tells us more. https://the-morning-blend.captivate.fm/ (Subscribe to the Morning Blend) on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free https://materdeiradio.com/hail-mary-media-app/ (Hail Mary Media App), along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through https://materdeiradio.com/category/morning-drive/ (past episodes) or https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=f861df13-50f6-4182-8712-b794ec287dfb (support this podcast). The Morning Blend is a production of https://materdeiradio.com/ (Mater Dei Radio) in Portland, Oregon.

"Let's just play a fun game and have people learn about themselves, and others, through that," said Laraine Bennett, a writer, author and the creator of "Know Thyself! The Game of Temperaments" (Sophia Institute Press), a game for those ages 12 and up, played with 480 temperament cards. Among her books, including those co-written with husband Art, are "The Temperament God Gave You" and "The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse."   Follow her @larainebennett on Twitter.

Laraine Bennett has a master's degree in Philosophy and has co-authored 6 books with her husband, Art, and one solo book, A Year of Grace: 365 Reflections for Caregivers. She helped create the popular TemperamentQuiz.com. The Bennetts reside in Northern Virginia, have been married for 45 years and have 4 adult children and 8 grandchildren. About KNOW THYSELF! THE GAME OF TEMPERAMENTS by Laraine Bennett Discover the secret building blocks of your personality with this fun and enlightening game that reveals players' temperaments – the personal qualities that make them who they are! We are all born with distinct personality traits. Some love going to parties, while others seek solitude. Some are naturally brash and assertive, while others are content to just get along. We don't pick and choose these character features; they're just part of the way we're made. Ancient philosophers identified four basic temperaments that wise thinkers through the ages have used to understand human nature. Now comes Know Thyself! The Game of Temperaments from Sophia Institute Press – the first game to help you identify, understand, and appreciate your own temperament, and those of your friends and family. Take charge or follow the lead? Jump in feet first or analyze and contemplate? Introvert or extrovert? Focused or distractible? All of these traits point to the temperament you were born with. Which one is yours, and how much of the others do you have? Website: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/know-thyself --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-aidan-byrne0/support

The Buff Show goes beyond 2000 Mules with Joe Hoft from the Gateway Pundit. Lawless society for those with a D by their name continues. Also,Laraine Bennett, communications expert, just created Know Thyself! The Game of Temperaments – the first game to help you identify, understand, and appreciate your own temperament, and those of your friends and family. She joins the show for a fun segment. Support the show --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-buff-show/support

Laraine Bennett “Know Thyself: The Game of Temperaments” and Fr. Edward Looney “How They Love Mary 28 Life-Changing Stories of Devotion to Our Lady” (Both from Sophia Institute Press). Laraine's game available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/know-thyself Father Looney's book at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/…/item/how-they-love-mary Follow Father Looney at: https://www.edwardlooney.com/

Introduction  Very autobiographical today, I'm going to tell you a lot about me and the mistakes I've made and how those mistakes have brought me to do this episode.   I don't really like talking about myself -- not a lot of autobiographical material in previous episodes I especially don't like talking about myself all by myself in my little studio -- not being interviewed by a host -- the really Competent part of me thinks it's a little weird to be sharing details of my life and my struggles and my mistakes, not knowing who is listening because I haven't met most of you, those of you who are my listeners.  I've checked in with the different parts of me and they are all good with it, I have at least grudging acceptance of the idea.   I'm clinical psychologist Peter Malinoski and I am here with you, to be your host and guide.   This podcast is called Interior Integration for Catholics, and it is part of Souls and Hearts our online outreach at soulsandhearts.com  which is all about shoring up our natural foundation for the Catholic spiritual life, all about overcoming psychological obstacles to being loved and to loving God and neighbor and ourselves.  We're getting into that much more deeply now.   This is episode 71, released on June 7, 2021, entitled A New and Better Way of Understanding Myself and Others.  -- Beginning a brief series of episodes that takes the great insights of Internal Family Systems approaches to understanding the human person on a natural level, and reconciles them with the eternal truths of the Catholic faith.   The Great Journey I could be considered "Highly successful" as a child and adolescent -- 4.0 GPA in High School, Valedictorian, Varsity letters in Track and Cross Country, I acted in high school musicals and plays, excelled in competitive solo-acting, was on the chess team, active in student government and I was a pretty good shot on the local pistol team --  I had a lot going for me.  I continued that success from Northwestern University, graduating with honors, traveling the world, living in Seville, Spain for a year, romping around Mexico one summer.   1991 -- brought to my knees -- 22 years old, just left a high-demand group Catholic group -- strong sense of having been manipulated and used, exploited.   Trying to figure out my own experience -- what just happened?  Why so many contradictory thoughts and feelings?  What was going on.   Either I made a mistake in joining that group or I made a mistake in leaving it.   Existential crisis -- A leader of the group told me that the founder once said that "he wouldn't give a nickel for the soul of any son who abandons his vocation the group."  For the true believer, there was no viable way out. Common reason for getting into psychology - there's something to the meme.   My models were not sufficient.  I was not satisfied with superficial reasons For why I felt the ways I did  For why I thought the ways I thought  For why I acted the ways I did.   In 1993, Began a Ph.D. program in clinical psychology -- the best that psychology had to offer.   The Hunt for a Unitary Personality We all want to understand ourselves 4 temperaments -- Encyclopedia Britannica:  Humoral theories:  2500 years ago.  Perhaps the oldest personality theory known is contained in the cosmological writings of the Greek philosopher and physiologist Empedocles and in related speculations of the physician Hippocrates. Empedocles' cosmic elements—air (with its associated qualities, warm and moist), earth (cold and dry), fire (warm and dry), and water (cold and moist)—were related to health and corresponded (in the above order) to Hippocrates' physical humours, which were associated with variations in temperament: blood (sanguine temperament), black bile (melancholic), yellow bile (choleric), and phlegm (phlegmatic). This theory, with its view that body chemistry determines temperament, has survived in some form for more than 2,500 years. According to these early theorists, emotional stability as well as general health depend on an appropriate balance among the four bodily humours; an excess of one may produce a particular bodily illness or an exaggerated personality trait. Thus, a person with an excess of blood would be expected to have a sanguine temperament—that is, to be optimistic, enthusiastic, and excitable. Too much black bile (dark blood perhaps mixed with other secretions) was believed to produce a melancholic temperament. An oversupply of yellow bile (secreted by the liver) would result in anger, irritability, and a “jaundiced” view of life. An abundance of phlegm (secreted in the respiratory passages) was alleged to make people stolid, apathetic, and undemonstrative.    | Humor  | Season  | Ages  | Element  | Organ  | Qualities  | Temperament  | Blood  | spring  | infancy  | air | liver | warm and moist  | sanguine | Yellow bile  | summer  | youth  | fire | gallbladder | warm and dry  | choleric | Black bile  | autumn  | adulthood  | earth | spleen | cold and dry  | melancholic | Phlegm  | winter  | old age  | water | brain/lungs | cold and moist  | phlegmatic Art and Laraine Bennett.  The Temperament God Gave you.    Freud  Desire for unity  Testing expert Layered Personalities, overlays -- trying to accommodate   Personality is supposed to be stable  Definition of personality Encyclopedia Britannica:   the study of personality focuses on classifying and explaining relatively stable human psychological characteristics.  VeryWellMind.com;  At its most basic, personality is the characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person unique. It is believed that personality arises from within the individual and remains fairly consistent throughout life.  But DSM-5, PDM -- Borderline Personality Disorder -- not stable   We want predictability  In 2000 I was at a crossroad in life, about to finish my Ph.D. in clinical psychology and very much struggling to find a way to ground psychology in a Catholic worldview.  Very few resources were available and most of those were very limited.  I was considering leaving the field of psychology altogether, unconvinced that it had anything like the power it promised to bring about healing.  I could fall back on being an applied statistician, or I could retreat into behavioral medicine, but a voice kept saying, “There is a way.  Seek it.”  I trusted that voice, went deeper into my prayer life, and by God's grace, found a path.  Dietrich von Hildebrand (a 20th century Austrian phenomenologist), St. Teresa of Avila, and a protestant psychoanalyst came to help.  By bringing phenomenology, Carmelite writings on prayer, and psychoanalytic approaches to psychotherapy together, I was able to carve out the rudiments of a way of practicing that was both effective and conformable to the Catholic Faith.   In 2020, twenty years later, I found myself at another crossroads, and this time the challenge was to bring psychology and Catholicism together in the online universe in a way that could transform lives without psychotherapy by harnessing the power of a Catholic community.   Zoom, a networking platform and Internal Family Systems came together to make the seemingly impossible possible.  Because of COVID-19, my Catholic interpersonal process group had been meeting online quite effectively.  People were adapting to remote communication technology at a much faster rate.  As stress levels increased with the pandemic there was a huge need to shore up the natural foundation for the spiritual life.  The CCCD podcast I was doing to help Catholics through the pandemic was gaining a following – and the idea came to launch the RCCD community.  Internal Family Systems provides ways for non-therapists to be able to reach out powerfully and effectively to others in community in an attuned way.  IFS also provides an abundance of non-therapy ways of going inside and connecting inwardly.  And the path became clear – let's bring those helpful ways of connecting inwardly and outwardly to committed Catholics who want to be integrated, and who want to be loved and to love others.  Let's make a place where people can practice carrying out the Two Great Commandments, a living training ground to learn to be loved by ourselves and other and to love ourselves and others.    Review of the IFS model of a person Self:  The core of the person, the center of the person.  This is who we sense ourselves to be in our best moments, and when our self is free, and unblended with any of our parts, it governs our whole being as an active, compassionate leader.   We want to be recollected, we want the self governing all of our parts Like the conductor -- leading the musicians in an orchestra Like the captain -- leading and governing all the sailors on a ship.   When we are recollected, in self, 8 C's Calm  Curiousity  Compassion  Confidence  Courage  Clarity  Connectedness  Creativity  Kindness   Parts:  Separate, independently operating personalities within us, each with own unique prominent needs, roles in our lives, emotions, body sensations, guiding beliefs and assumptions, typical thoughts, intentions, desires, attitudes, impulses, interpersonal style, and world view.  Each part also has an image of God and also its own approach to sexuality.  Robert Falconer calls them insiders.   Parts have different attachment styles, different ways of connecting.   Parts have a different love languages -- Five different Love Languages -- Gary Chapman.   Words of affirmation Quality Time Acts of Service Gifts Physical Touch So many parts are hidden.  Consider themselves or are considered by other parts to be unacceptable, unlovable, unworthy, dangerous, harmful, inappropriate, or whatever.   I don't know ourselves when I don't know my parts. I don't know my neighbor when I don't know his or her parts.   Parts can shift abruptly.  They can shift abruptly during sexual intimacy between spouses.  Three roles Exiles --  most sensitive -- these exiles have been exploited, rejected, abandoned in external relationships They have suffered relational traumas or attachment injuries They hold the painful experiences that have been isolated from conscious awareness to protect the person from being overwhelmed with the intensity. They desperately want to be seen and known, to be safe and secure, to be comforted and soothed, to be cared for and loved They want rescue, redemption, healing And in the intensity of their needs and emotions, they threaten to take over and destabilize the person's whole being, the person's whole system And they threaten to harm external relationships Burdens they carry:  Shame, dependency, worthlessness, Fear/Terror, Grief/Loss, Loneliness, Neediness, Pain, lack of meaning or purpose, a sense of being unloved and unlovable, inadequate, abandoned,  Managers These are the proactive protector parts.  They work strategically, with forethought and planning to keep in control of situations and relationships to minimize the likelihood of you being hurt.  They work really hard to keep you safe.  controlling, striving, planning, caretaking, judging,  Can be pessimistic, self-critical, very demanding.   Firefighters When exiles break through and threaten to take over the system, like in Inside Out, remember the parts and the control panel?  So when these exiles are about the break out, the firefighters leap into action.  It's an emergency situation, a crisis, like a fire raging in a house.  No concern for niceties, for propriety, for etiquette, for little details like that.   Firefighter take bold, drastic actions to stifle, numb or distract from the intensity of the exile's experiences.   Intense neediness and grief are overwhelming us!  Emergency actions -- battle stations!   Evasive maneuvers, Arm the torpedoes, Full speed ahead!  No concern for consequences -- don't you get it, we are in a crisis,  All kinds of addictions -- alcohol use, binge eating, shopping, sleeping, dieting, excessive working or exercise, suicidal actions, self-harm, violence, dissociation, distractions, obsessions, compulsions, escapes into fantasy, and raging.   Parts can take over the person   Like in Pixar Movie Inside Out -- anger taking over the control panel of the main character Riley  We call it blending.   Introduction to my Parts  Former Exiles Feisty One (formerly my "angry part")  Adventurer (formerly my "part who holds fear")  Lover Part  Melancholio   Managers Competent Part  Good Boy  Evaluator (formerly "the Critic"   Firefighters Challenger (formerly "the Rebel"  Guardian (formerly "the Intimidator")  Creative Part   Parts in greater detail Feisty One (formerly my "angry part")  Adventurer (formerly my "part who holds fear")  Lover Part  Melancholio  Competent Part  Good Boy  Evaluator (formerly "the Critic"  Challenger (formerly "the Rebel"  Guardian (formerly "the Intimidator")  Creative Part   Elements Personality style  Emotions  Body sensation.   Belief.   Thought  Intentions  Desires  Attitudes  Impulses.  Interpersonal style  World view   My Parts' attitudes about this podcast episode Experiential Exercise -- discovering a part of you.  Caveats. Quiet place.   Closing: Resources:  Website ifs-institute.com    Book:  Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model by Richard Schwartz 2001, Trailheads publications.   Podcast:  The One Inside -- Tammy Sollenberger Next episode all about Looking at IFS through Christian Lens.  Because IFS is open to spirituality, all kinds of variations exist.   Every practice of psychology and every program of human formation depends on Theology, Philosophy, Epistemology and metaphysics -- those compose the underlying anthropology What is anthropology  Mgsr Charles Pope:  Anthropology is, most simply, the science or study of human beings through time and space. Different specialties focus on the analysis of biological/physiological characteristics and the examination of societies/cultures. In the religious sense, anthropology deals with the origin, nature, and destiny of human beings.   Human formation is the lifelong process of natural development, aided by grace, by which a person integrates all aspects of his interior emotional, cognitive, relational, and bodily life, all of his natural faculties in an ordered way, conformed with right reason and natural law so that he is freed from natural impediments to trust God as His beloved child and to embrace God's love.  Then, in return, because he possesses himself, he can love God, neighbor and himself with all of his natural being in an ordered, intimate, personal, and mature way.   Pitch Do your human formation work.   The Fall in the Garden of Eden was devastating to our bodies -- death, pain, physical labor, pain in childbirth  In the same way, it was devasting to our psyches.   Examine your own human formation.  Do your human formation work.  Build that solid natural foundation.  Don't leave that to chance. Serious Catholics have  spiritual plan of life  Also a human formation plan -- your emotional life, your relational life, your thinking, your body issues.   And get some support doing that  Resilient Catholic Community at Souls and Hearts, grew up around my podcast Integration for Catholics -- a place to do that -- registration is open each year in June and December soulsandhearts.com/rcc     The best of psychology, the best of human formation all grounded in what we know to be true by divine revelation.   Parts Description Worksheet 3.0 Go to soulsandhearts.com/rcc -- check out the community.  We are open for the month of June or until our 80 spaces are filled -- discerning.   Members -- Second Wednesday Zoom Meeting -- June 9, 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM -- discussing companions and companies in the relaunched RCC Conversation hours -- 317.567.9594  -- email crisis@soulsandhearts.com 

In this episode we talk about the importance of growing in self awareness and understanding our temperament and personality traits. We chat about how understanding the temperament God has given to us can help us see our tendencies, areas we need to grow, and how to embrace those who are different from us. We also talk about the pitfalls in personality tests that turn into excuses for bad behavior or labels that don't allow for grace and the power of God to change us and restore our brokenness. Sister Miriam’s one thing - Sister Miriam’s Green Drink: Combine any quantity of kale, spinach, celery, cucumber, carrots, sliced apple or pear and ice in a blender. Add 1 scoop chia seeds and/or superfood powder if you want. Blend until smooth and enjoy! Michelle’s one thing - Take the World by JOHNNYSWIM Heather’s one thing - Heather's Greek Pasta Salad Recipe   Books Mentioned: The Temperament God Gave You by Art Bennett, Laraine Bennett  The Temperament God Gave your Kids by Art Bennett  The Temperament God gave your Spouse by Loraine Bennett    Basic Temperament Definitions: Discover your temperament with this online test.  Choleric: You are a natural leader and energetic go-getter, the classic "type A" personality. You are usually extraverted, which means that your energy is focused externally, actively, and socially. You are a "can do" person, energetic, determined and confident. Phlegmatic: You are calm, easy-going, and good-natured. To the ancient Greeks, phlegmatic were like water: calm, cool, going with the flow. You are dependable, polite, and even-tempered. You feel more comfortable in a small group of friends or even spending a quiet evening relaxing at home. Melancholic: Yours is a thoughtful, sensitive, artistic temperament, with noble aspirations. You are very likely artistic, romantic, and attentive to detail. Quiet and introverted (except with very close friends and family) you will need to recharge your batteries by spending time alone.  Sanguine: You are friendly, fun-loving, and optimistic--always up for something new and exciting. You love a spur-of-the-moment adventure and being spontaneous.Sanguines are the most extraverted of all the temperaments: active, inquisitive, and energized by being with people. Discussion questions:     What struck you from this week’s episode? After reading the basic definitions, which temperament resonates most with you? How can you see your own temperament as a gift and a blessing?  In the podcast we talked about how we can’t use our temperament/personality as an excuse for poor behavior. What is one way that you need the grace of God to overcome a negative tendency you have? After reading the basic definitions, which temperament would describe your spouse, roommate or child? How can you see their temperament as a gift and a blessing?  How can we better honor those who are different than us?  Journal Questions: What would you like to thank God for when it comes to how he made you and your temperament?  Who has God given you that is different and complementary to you? Think of the blessing of your children, coworkers, roommates, and friends. How can you honor the differences these individuals bring to your life?  Are there any patterns of behavior or thought in your life that you have been told are part of your temperament, but may be a result of woundedness? Ask the Lord to help reveal these places and then surrender them to Jesus.  Quote to Ponder - “Self-knowledge is so important that, even if you were raised right up to the heavens, I should like you never to relax your cultivation of it.” - St Teresa of Avila Scripture for Lectio Divina - Luke 6:43-45 “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit; for each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs are not gathered from thorns, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. The good person out of the good treasure of the heart produces good, and the evil person out of evil treasure produces evil; for it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks.”    This episode is sponsored by Every Sacred Sunday. The Every Sacred Sunday Mass Journal is designed to help you intentionally prepare and engage with the Mass each week. It contains the readings for each Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation for one liturgical year with a simple journaling template after each reading. Other features include thick quality paper, a durable hardbound cover, original illustrations, and key prayers of the Mass. This journal is thoughtfully designed to invite you to say yes to God, one Sunday at a time. Get $5 off your next purchase with the code abide5.

On this episode, Laraine Bennett, co-author of "The Temperament God Gave You," offers practical advice on how to get along with that person who you just can't seem to see eye-to-eye with. Hear how awareness of the temperaments of those around us, and our own, can help us better understand and work with one another.

Do you know the four temperaments? Which one are you? Today we focus on the temperaments and marriage. Some temperament matches are going to be “easier” than others, but no matter what temperaments you and your spouse have, you can still help each other get to heaven! This episode features Art and Laraine Bennett, the authors of The Temperament God Gave You (and others), Nick and Lucy van Schaijik, and Brady and Sarah Wilson.

Do you know the four temperaments? Which one are you? Today we focus on the temperaments and marriage. Some temperament matches are going to be “easier” than others, but no matter what temperaments you and your spouse have, you can still help each other get to heaven! This episode features Art and Laraine Bennett, the authors of The Temperament God Gave You (and others), Nick and Lucy van Schaijik, and Brady and Sarah Wilson.

“We misunderstand God; we misunderstand God's vineyard; we misunderstand who we are.” Dan Driver talks with Ryan O'Hara, Mission Director for St. Paul's Outreach, on burnout in ministry. They discuss Ryan's own experience of burnout, boundaries, and the need for a paradigm shift in the American understanding of work and rest. In This Episode: Introduction The impact of media in our lives What is burnout? Ryan's experience of burnout Sprint vs. marathon mindset in ministry The American relationship to work & productivity 5 areas that lead to burnout Unrealistic projects & confused relationship to self Perpetual impatience & waiting for fruitfulness Attachment to success & finding one's identity in work Work in the midst of life vs. work/life balance Putting process before people Desire for control, hyper-perfectionism Principle of the oxygen mask Recommendations Mentioned in the show: St. Paul's Outreach (www.spo.org) (4:45) Derren Brown Shows Advertisers The Power Of Subliminal Messages (18:26) Want to Lose at Ministry? Five Recipes for Burnout. by Ryan O'Hara (18:37) Evangelii Gaudium (21:04) The Resistance by Josh Garrels (34:10) 1 Corinthians 3:5-7 (35:09) Mark 4:26-28 (53:56) The Temperament God Gave You by Art and Laraine Bennett (1:03:50) Ryan's Website (www.ryanohara.org) Recommendations: Dan's Recommendation: Diatessaron Matt's Recommendation: 5-hour Energy & La Croix Don't forget to check out our video podcasts in the future on Facebook, YouTube, & Vimeo! Contact us at podcast@netusa.org Pull Quotes: “I rest so that I can work. But I think God wants us to look at it differently. I work so that I can rest.” “Constraints cause opportunity for creativity.” “It's all grace anyway.”Special Guest: Ryan O'Hara.

In This Episode:-In Part 2 of this series on Mom Self Care, we’re talking about the 4 Temperaments. Laraine shares how understanding our temperament (and the temperaments of our family members) can help us better care for ourselves and our families. What Laraine is Loving:- The Reed of God & The Passion of the Infant Christ by Caryll Houselander- Detaching with Love by Fr. Emmerich VogtLaraine’s Mom Hack:-Getting outside to exerciseLinks:The Temperament QuizArt & Laraine Bennett’s booksEPISODE SPONSOR: Wee Believers Join the email club and receive 20% off your first order! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In their bestselling book, "The Temperament God Gave You", authors Art and Laraine Bennett re-introduced the age-old concept of the four classic temperaments, and showed how to use them to understand yourself, get along with others, and grow closer to God. Now they're back with more temperament wisdom, designed specially for couples and guaranteed to improve your marital communication, intimacy, and happiness: "The Temperament God Gave Your Spouse". ln no other kind of human relalionship is knowledge of the temperaments - the fundamental personality traits that affect the way we respond to the world around us - so critical and so fruitful for a Christian marriage. For it's only through mutual understanding of our own patterns of reaction, and those of our spouse, that we can love each other with the selfless patience to which Christ calls us in the sacrament.

Ken talks with Art and Laraine Bennett “Tuned In: The Power of Pressing Pause and Listening” (Our Sunday Visitor) The Bennett’s book is available at: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=T1809   Take the “listener online test” at: http://response.osv.com/TunedInQuiz