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It's Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers! Segment 1 • My Catholic husband wants our kids at his church, but they prefer mine. How do I navigate this family faith divide? Segment 2 • Can a pastor work a full-time job, or does it compromise his ministry? • Should I avoid a solid teacher if they associate with false teachers? • Is public education unbiblical? Should Christians embrace or reject it? Segment 3 • Is it disrespectful to let a Bible touch the floor, or is that just human tradition? Segment 4 • Is it biblical to wish a "happy heavenly birthday" to our deceased loved ones? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Father Robert McTeigue is a member of the Society of Jesus. A professor of philosophy and theology, he has taught and lectured worldwide, and is a member of the National Ethics Committee of the Catholic Medical Association. He is host of the “The Catholic Current” via The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network and the iCatholicRadio app (weekdays at 5PM Eastern).   In Today's Show Are relics no longer required or used in altars. Where do they come from? Am I wrong in thinking that people who are not priests, shouldn't wear the priestly collar? Do you think Catholics should be more open to sharing their graces from God? I know that souls can go to hell but can a soul die? Is it permissible for the choir to be in the front of the church? Is it a sin to work abroad against the wishes of all of my family? Can you please advise how I might be able to expand my Liturgy of the Hours prayers? Can you recommend a marriage counselor who will do remote counseling? What is a good recipe for a well-rounded prayer life? Can priests still get the tonsure haircut, like the monks of old? The question of priests with beards. The godparents of my young daughter recently died. Should I give her new godparents? My Catholic daughter got married outdoors, should I recognize her "husband's" last name or her maiden name? Is it ok to use a cell phone or tablet to read Missal readings during the Mass? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show re

Questions covered: 14:15 – I don't know how to approach my son. He fell away and now he doesn't want to hear anything about Jesus. 32:46 – Is there a difference in the way a Protestant would evangelize versus how a Catholic would? 43:59 – My Catholic sister-in-law is pro-choice and believes there's “two different Catholics.” Whenever I try to talk to her she says “God tells us not to judge.” I'm stuck and don't know how to move on from there. …

Mother Miriam Live - November 18th, 2024 A Prophet Among Bishops - Crisis Magazine How should I amend my life after a near death experience? Is a promise like "I'll never sin again", valid? Should I go to a stable Orthodox Church vs an unstable Catholic Church? My Catholic fiancé doesn't want me to go to mass until I'm more familiar, is this correct? On the matter of people leaving right after communion. Why don't Catholic bishops excommunicate self-proclaimed Catholic politicians who publicly go against Catholic teachings? Is it a sin for a pastor to not mention the obligation to attend mass on Holy Days? Are there organizations that you would suggest Catholics do not donate their money to?

Fr. Michael Copenhagen is a Catholic husband, father, and a priest at St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Melkite Catholic Church in Gates, New York. He holds a Bachelors of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.   In Today's Show Is it permissible to take a portion of a person's ashes to be buried and the remainder to be scattered.? My Catholic chiropractor says she is pro-choice, should I stop going there? My fiancée and I are living together but not committing any sexual acts. Is this wrong even though we have separate rooms? How do we process celebrities who wear Christian crosses in public, yet fail to live up to what the cross represents? In general, how would you recommend that one handles habitual lying in a marriage? What is the difference between the authority of a father vs a mother? Does God send evil, permit it, or both?   Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Questions Covered: 06:21 – I’m a United Methodist minister. What more resources do you recommend in my exploration of Catholicism? 20:01 – Surely God hears the prayers and offers signs to people outside of Christianity. How do we make sense of these signs that might offer people in their faith outside of Christ? 31:01 – What do Catholics believe in what’s going to get them into heaven? I’m Catholic, but some say it’s good works; but I keep saying it’s through Jesus Christ 37:11 – My Catholic cousin is not going to get married in a church. Can I attend? 45:37 – I'm reading a book that claims that the Catholic doctrine of atonement has changed since Trent to Vatican II. Is this true? 51:43 – You mention a lot the appeal to natural law. Why should we live according to our nature? …

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley   Ben – Is it bad luck to have a baby during the solar eclipse? (03:40) Angela (email) – Are we supposed to believe that Protestant's go to hell? (07:25) Steve - I am in recovery from Alcohol and other addictions. My Catholic faith has been strengthened since I recovered. I went to an evangelical group who helped me and showed me so much about our faith. (26:23) Todd - Regarding no Protestants being in heaven: I think someone would spend time in purgatory if they aren't Catholic (28:21)

Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York.     In Today's Show For five years now I have been saying the Rosary every morning. In my prayers I pray that my Grandsons will be Baptized in the Catholic faith. I pray that my Daughters, my ex wife and my siblings return to Mass. Is there a Patron Saint that I can pray to that can answer my prayers? Why do we associate the four creatures of Revelation with the four Gospels? My Catholic upbringing was like yours Jordan; now we go exclusively to the Latin Mass and we love it. Why aren't the congregation expected to respond like the Altar Servers? Why are some Catholics so adamant about knocking the Novus Ordo mass? Also, why do so many Protestants spend more time criticizing the Catholic faith than they do celebrating their own faith? I have an elderly mother who's been a devout Catholic her whole life, and my siblings and I were blessed to be brought up in the faith. Over the last several years she has lost much of her hearing and stubbornly refuses to wear hearing aids. She also stopped going to confession. She has been declining in her memory but not yet diagnosed with dementia. Her energy levels have also resulted in her not wanting to attend mass and saying her rosary less frequently. How should my siblings and I respond to this lack of interest in faith practice? How do Catholics and Protestants differ in their beliefs about the old and the new Covenant? My Protestant friend believes that everything comes from scripture; that scripture is the be-all and end-all. How can I dispute that claim, as I know it's not true? How would you respond to an atheist who claims that Catholics "punish themselves?" If good, quality artificial meat is widely available in the future, will it become sinful to kill animals for meat?   Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Father Spencer shares a letter from the Bishop of California on the “Body Soul Unity of the Human Person” addressing the issue of gender dysphoria. Father addresses biblical view of how Catholics perceive salvation and talks about how to get an indulgence through the rosary. Segment 1 (0:00) Celine - I think we chose the wrong godparents. Can we pick someone else? Gill - debating about salvation: The Bible says believe in the Lord and you will be saved. (acts 16:31). My Catholic friend thinks 'saved' is only for Protestants. What should I say? Segment 2 (19:22) Dennis - Q: what does Father think about the Neo-Catecumenal way? Why do they have so many young people attending? Mary - Comment: I'm a catechist and I teach 8th grade. I had a parent that was unhappy with the sponsor her son picked. The mom was worried; I said to her that this is God's way of bringing the sponsor back to the Church. I hope that God made a difference in this man. Rose Mary - Praying the rosary with a group you get a plenary indulgence. Do you get a plenary indulgence even if you don't know you can get one? Segment 3 (36:55) Father talks about how to receive a plenary indulgence in a group when you pray the rosary. Virginia - The priest gave communion to the first person in the pew and then asked that person to distribute communion to other people in that pew. Was that OK? Antonio - What is Church's teaching on prenuptial agreements? Jeannette - Do you need to have a spiritual baptism for miscarried baby?

Open Forum – Questions Covered: 01:05 – Is there any validity to the claim that the veil torn in the temple during the death of Christ was made by the Virgin Mary? 07:20 – My Orthodox friends consider ecumenism to be heresy. Why don’t we consider it so? 16:42 – Where can I find in the bible that the Catholic Church is the church that Jesus founded? 28:37 – Am I opening myself to the demonic world if I go to a haunted house? 34:06 – How does the Church explain death before the fall especially if Catholicism isn't in tension with evolution? 42:08 – I'm not Catholic. My Catholic family always pushes Fatima. It doesn't seem spectacular as they make it. Am I missing something? 50:53 – My religion teacher told us that Jesus wasn't actually born on December 25th. Is this true? 53:18 – Why doesn’t the pope approve of Medjugorje? …

From the miraculous stories of women who defied doctors' warnings about childbirth, to the profound significance of a rarely performed Mass, to the advice given to a Catholic woman facing pressure to move in with her fiancé, Patrick covers it all. Patrick comments more on John's call from the end of the previous hour about taking birth control pills for medical reasons Katherine - Perhaps Bella's husband has been having this issue for a long time, maybe he lacked the emotional maturity for getting into marriage Leah - Advice for John's daughter: Napro technology from Pope John Paul II Institute. They prescribe bioidentical hormones and they get to the root cause of the menstrual cycle being off, or any infertility issues. June – What did St. Paul mean when he said, “you should die to thyself.” Patrick reads and responds to a Reddit post: My Catholic fiancé wants me to move in with him before the wedding Father Len - I'm a priest in Milwaukee. Comment about home Masses: one of the most profound experiences I've had was doing the Mass of the viaticum. Kathy – Comment on living together: My husband and I had 6 kids before we were married in the Church. When we came back to the Church, the priest had us live in separate quarters before our marriage. It was so great! Benson – I lived with my now wife for 6 years before we got married. I didn't think marriage was necessary. Kathleen - I know of couples who lived together that broke up before the wedding. Hermine - I just had my 6th baby (at 35 years old). My last pregnancy was very difficult. I have a very irregular menstruation. We have been trying NFP. We are getting concerned about my health.

Questions Covered: 04:33 – Is it immoral or suicidal for my neighbor to refuse to pursue medical treatment that would cause her hardship? 14:33 – How can I reconcile the veneration of saints with the Catechism's teaching that we shouldn't put anything before God? 28:47 – Is there any theological significance to Jesus having his disciples eat his body before he consecrated his blood? 38:17 – Why does Jesus seem to insult the Canaanite woman in Mt. 15:21-28? 45:39 – My Catholic friend is saying that it's “a Protestant thing” to memorize the Bible. …

We are in the magical midst of summertime, which is my favorite time of year! I just celebrated my solar return and now am preparing for a very fiery, Leo season ahead. Leo is related to our relationship to power, leadership and visibility. While this energy is perfect for manifestation and creation, that is only possible by first reflecting on our relationship to power. Where are you giving away your power, subconsciously and consciously? How is this impacting your relationships and spiritual business? I Dive into it all in this episode and share my personal relationship with how I gave away my power throughout my personal and business life. In this episode, we dive into:

Host Vincent Fernandez and Pastor Lloyd Pulley Question Timestamps: Oscar, YouTube (2:15) - In Revelation, why are the witnesses crying out for justice, when there is no sorrow in heaven? Judy, NJ (5:34) - I've heard about the idea of One World Government? What is that? Sandra, NY (10:22) - Where did the “Articles of Faith” in Christianity come from, and where can I find them? Lisa, NJ (16:09) - Why does my new Bible separate the Psalms into a bunch of different books? Joe, NY (18:27) - Will we sleep in heaven? Don, TN (20:27) - Are phrases like “golly” or “oh lord” taking the Lord's name in vain? John, NY (25:46) - How do you explain that science has dated certain skeletons as being older than Adam who should be, according to the Bible, the first human? Jackie, TN (34:36) - Why does the Spirit draw certain people but not all people? Thomas, NJ (39:44) - My Catholic friends invited me to mass, when I'm there should I be concerned about taking the Eucharist? Kimberly, MA (42:40) - What do you say to people that say “if God created everybody, who created God?” Debbie, TN (47:22) - Do other religions have worship music? Gary, NC (51:31) - Why was the Holy Place in the temple holy to the Jews during Jesus's time, since the Ark of the Covenant wasn't there anymore? Questions? 888-712-7434 Questions@bbtlive.org  

When are we allowed to defend ourselves?, My Catholic daughter is investigating Judaism and numerology, what should I do?, Was my confession valid?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

When are we allowed to defend ourselves?, My Catholic daughter is investigating Judaism and numerology, what should I do?, Was my confession valid?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

When are we allowed to defend ourselves?, My Catholic daughter is investigating Judaism and numerology, what should I do?, Was my confession valid?, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.

Questions Covered: 04:24 – My Catholic son married a non-denominational Christian who's trying to get him to raise their kids. What can we do?  15:08 – I went to the Ark Encounter in Kentucky recently, and they showed dinosaurs on the ark. How does that, and the extremely literal interpretation of Genesis they took, fit in with the Catholic view?  28:29 – What was the first Catechism officially accepted by the Church?  30:47 – Was it a sin for me to be the best man at a non-Catholic wedding?  34:18 – Did the war between the faithful angels and the fallen angels take place in heaven or on earth?  43:40 – What kind of fruit was on the tree of knowledge of good and evil?  47:58 – I've heard from some non-Catholic sources that the Council of Rome didn't set the Canon of Scripture. Is that true?  51:32 – Could the Catholic Church end up revising its declaration that Anglican orders are null and void?  …

Questions Covered: 07:08 – How do we respond to: If Mary was sinless why would she die?  13:15 – What are the Nephilim?  20:15 – Does prayer affect the will of God in our life?  28:41 – My protestant boss is going on a mission, and I want to write a bible verse on his card. What would be a good verse to write in as a Catholic?  33:47 – How do we know Jesus was here for all of us and not just Jews since He is the Jewish Messiah?  38:11 – What’s the earliest account that we have on the sacrament of reconciliation?  44:01 – How are we to understand the idea that schism is wrong, but Jesus and the apostles were in schism with Judaism?  50:37 – My Catholic friend has started talking to a medium and has been supposedly receiving messages from his father. I told him to talk to a priest and the priest told him it was ok. How do I respond?  …

Bible Study: (2:10) Eph 6:1-9 How do we honor our parents?  Lk 13:22-30 What does it mean that Jesus is the narrow gate?  Letters (19:22) Father gives further comments about a woman who called in about converting to Catholicism (26:00) - Can Same-Sex unions be blessed?  (30:27) - Can imagination help a Christian?  Word of the Day: Living waters (37:36) Callers (42:42) - Steve asks about the consecration at mass (45:42)- My Catholic bible class is treating Adam & Eve, and Noah's Ark as fables; are they true? 

Questions Covered: 04:50 – Coming from your perspective of a convert, what are your thoughts on the pope’s recent appointment of the pro-abortion woman to one of the pontifical councils?  13:07 – Did Jews of the 1st century regard Shaol as both a place of comfort and torment?  15:59 – Why when Elizabeth was pregnant, was her husband punished but Mary wasn't punished?  20:52 – Mt. 28:20 How are we certain that “The end of the age” is a specific point in time?  29:06 – Is it ok to practice centering prayer?  36:42 – My Catholic friend wants to marry a convert who was civilly married in the past. The priests that they consulted said that she needs to seek an annulment. Is this true or are the priests misinforming them?  44:28 – Colossians states that some rituals are no longer needed, and some practices are ok depending on intent. Can you help clarify what this means?  50:06 – What is the purpose of the Pontifical Academy for Life?  …

When I was in high school and college, I was into astrology, tarot cards, even played around with a Ouija Board a few times. My Catholic upbringing and false religious instruction did not warn me that I was playing around with demons and evil. I thank God that He must have had a plan for me. Obviously, He spared me from diving off the deep end. The problem that Ezekiel faces in this chapter is a problem we have today. How do we know who is preaching the truth? Who do we believe? Let's dig in… Keep reading in my blog where there are links to dig deeper with other Bible Studies and the special video at the bottom... https://giselleaguiar.com/2022/01/23/ezekiel-13-have-you-fallen-for-false-religious-teachers-seek-the-truth/ If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then… Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit. Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly… “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.” Or visit: https://giselleaguiar.com/how-to-invite-jesus-into-your-heart/ This is a daily podcast, published each evening. Subscribe so can get to know Jesus. And please share this with your friends. Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seek-the-truth/message

The theme this week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Can Gratitude Help You Make Better Money Decisions?  Today, of course, is Thanksgiving, so if you're listening today I want to express my gratitude to you for spending a few minutes with me on this holiday that's all about gratitude. This week and especially today, it's a day to slow down, reflect on what matters most, and express our gratitude for all of our blessings.  I've really come to appreciate Thanksgiving more and more as I get older, so today, I want to take a few minutes to list all the many things I'm thankful for, in hopes that it inspires you to be more grateful today and open your heart to the abundance of blessings that we all have - no matter what your circumstances.  Since it's November 25th, I'm sharing with you 25 things I'm grateful for today. Here it goes...I am grateful for:  Being alive and healthy My husband My 3 children My family - especially my parents, my sister, niece & nephew, and my in laws My amazing employees who make going to work fun The ability to work with my father, which isn't something I am always grateful for, but I get to go to work every day with my dad, which is special.  Hosting at our house for thanksgiving, where we recently completed a remodel, so I'm very excited to host family in our home for the holiday This podcast and each of you who are listening every day My business and doing work that I truly love The occasional round of golf when I find time to play Grandma babysitters and our nanny who provide loving and caring childcare to my children while I'm at work Living in a free society  Heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer Sugar free peppermint coffee creamer Minimal complications after getting Covid last month A good italian dry red wine, especially with a good book - probably my favorite activity  My neighbors. Our dryer broke this summer, and I had 2 neighbors who were gracious enough to let me do laundry for our family of 5 at their house for a few weeks. We generate a lot of laundry and it was a sight watching me haul laundry to and fro my neighbors house.  Snuggles with my infant son and bedtime snuggles with my 4 year old Chatting in the car with my daughter about her day at school My friends and community at my work, church, & kids school Living in the beautiful state of Oregon with all of it's beauty, green, and amazing summers The ability to work in a hybrid home and office schedule that works well for me and my family.  Lessons I learned these last couple years about dealing with constant frustrations and unknowns with the ever-changing covid restrictions Money in my bank account and in my retirement accounts My Catholic faith That's it for today. Thanks for listening! My name is Ashley Micciche and this is the Retirement Quick Tips podcast.  --------- >>> Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2DI2LSP >>> Subscribe on Amazon Alexa: https://amzn.to/2xRKrCs >>> Visit the podcast page: https://truenorthra.com/podcast/  ---------- Tags: retirement, investing, money, finance, financial planning, retirement planning, saving money, personal finance

Questions Covered: 03:57 – My girlfriend is non-Catholic and doesn't understand why she and her family can't have confession and the Eucharist, and also why I need them if it's possible for non-Catholics to go to heaven without them. 10:05 – I heard a rabbi claim that the Jesus that Christians believe in is a false Jesus. Why don't the Jewish people believe in Jesus? 15:38 – How does the necessity of baptism square with the idea that those who haven't heard of Catholicism can be saved? 23:28 – How could an all-loving God allow such horrible suffering like in the Holocaust? 29:11 – If I'm praying for something, but then remember more intentions as I'm praying it, does that make the prayer progressively less powerful for each, like it's being divided? 31:49 – I was in a major car accident and am in a lot of pain and sometimes can't make it to mass. My Catholic doctor tells me to offer it up and that I'm saving souls in purgatory. Also my daughter had my granddaughter baptized Lutheran and won't have anything to do with the Catholic Church. I just really need some guidance. 35:59 – I understand we get a plenary indulgence if we go to mass on All Souls' Day. What do we have to say or do for it? Also, if we pray at a cemetery, do we get a second indulgence? 41:02 – Have you heard of the book Psychic Wholeness and Healing by Conrad Baars and Anna Terruwe? It's a Thomistic approach to psychology and I'm wondering if it's trustworthy. 44:27 – Can you pray for Jesus? 46:00 – How should we make jokes? And how should we react to sinful joking? …

Connie – I am concerned about a previous caller. Is it ok to watch “The Good Witch” on the Hallmark channel? Melissa – I have an adult child who likes movies about witches and sorcery. How do I steer her away from these? George – My Catholic son married a Hindu. Can he get his […] All show notes at The Patrick Madrid Show: October 04, 2021 – Hour 3 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

In an October 2020 op-ed for the Christian Post, Joe Biden wrote: “My Catholic faith drilled into me a core truth—that every person on earth is equal in rights and dignity, because we are all beloved children of God.” As president, he continued, “These are the principles that will shape all that I do, and my faith will continue to serve as my anchor, as it has my entire life.”I’m Jonathan Beasley, and this is a special pop-up episode of the Harvard Religion Beat. Today, I’m chatting with E. J. Dionne, who many of you likely know as a journalist, author, and political commentator. He also teaches at Georgetown and here at Harvard and HDS. And just before the election he co-authored the report "A Time to Heal, A Time to Build," with Melissa Rogers for the Brookings Institution, where he is a senior fellow in Governance Studies.I wanted to speak with E. J. to get his insight into how Joe Biden’s Catholicism will shape the way he governs as president, and how his faith will serve as a road map for how his administration will tackle economic injustices, equal rights, religious freedom, and racial justice—all while trying to heal a very divided nation.Music credit: InSpectr, "After the Border" (Free Music Archive)

In an October 2020 op-ed for the Christian Post, Joe Biden wrote: “My Catholic faith drilled into me a core truth—that every person on earth is equal in rights and dignity, because we are all beloved children of God.” As president, he continued, “These are the principles that will shape all that I do, and my faith will continue to serve as my anchor, as it has my entire life.” I’m Jonathan Beasley, and this is a special pop-up episode of the Harvard Religion Beat. Today, I’m chatting with E. J. Dionne, who many of you likely know as a journalist, author, and political commentator. He also teaches at Georgetown and here at Harvard and HDS. And just before the election he co-authored the report "A Time to Heal, A Time to Build," with Melissa Rogers for the Brookings Institution, where he is a senior fellow in Governance Studies. I wanted to speak with E. J. to get his insight into how Joe Biden’s Catholicism will shape the way he governs as president, and how his faith will serve as a road map for how his administration will tackle economic injustices, equal rights, religious freedom, and racial justice—all while trying to heal a very divided nation. Full transcript here: https://hds.harvard.edu/news/2021/1/19/how-joe-bidens-faith-will-shape-his-presidency Music credit: InSpectr, "After the Border" (Free Music Archive)

Our guest Allison Moon is a Sex Educator & Author of the award-winning guide Girl Sex 101, (a book I love!) & about to release Getting it: A Guide to Hot, Healthy Hookups and Shame-Free Sex. My Catholic upbringing made a dent in the ideas I had about sex & myself. It took some time to shed the shame that was thrust upon me by church, society & family. It is a common story I see with the people who show up in my office seeking support, (especially out here in the Bible Belt), feeling like a fraud, unsure of yourself & afraid to be honest about your desires, it can be suffocating. It is hard to experience joy & pleasure if you are stuck in a state of shame, it effects the way you show up in all areas of your life. So, how do you shed the shame & give yourself permission to explore & enjoy sex? Our guest Allison Moon is a Sex Educator & Author of the award winning guide Girl Sex 101, (a book I love!) & about to release Getting it: A Guide to Hot, Healthy Hookups and Shame-Free Sex. She will be talking with us about her journey & insight to discovering shame-free sex. Join us & learn how to approach your sex life with curiosity & expansion.

Our guest Allison Moon is a Sex Educator & Author of the award-winning guide Girl Sex 101, (a book I love!) & about to release Getting it: A Guide to Hot, Healthy Hookups and Shame-Free Sex. My Catholic upbringing made a dent in the ideas I had about sex & myself. It took some time to shed the shame that was thrust upon me by church, society & family. It is a common story I see with the people who show up in my office seeking support, (especially out here in the Bible Belt), feeling like a fraud, unsure of yourself & afraid to be honest about your desires, it can be suffocating. It is hard to experience joy & pleasure if you are stuck in a state of shame, it effects the way you show up in all areas of your life. So, how do you shed the shame & give yourself permission to explore & enjoy sex? Our guest Allison Moon is a Sex Educator & Author of the award winning guide Girl Sex 101, (a book I love!) & about to release Getting it: A Guide to Hot, Healthy Hookups and Shame-Free Sex. She will be talking with us about her journey & insight to discovering shame-free sex. Join us & learn how to approach your sex life with curiosity & expansion.

Trivia: For how many years could an Israelite own a slave? 1. Why does it take so long for God to answer prayer? 2. Why are there so many denominations? 3. If the dead know nothing (Ecc. 9:5), how can we live forever? 4. Explain Hebrew 6:4-6. Does it mean a person who walks away from God can never come back? 5. What denomination is your church? 6. What kind of fish swallowed Jonah? Was it a whale? 7. Does it say anywhere in the Bible what death will feel like? 8. My Catholic friends said non-Catholic visitors aren’t allowed to take communion. What does the Bible say about visitors and communion?

Trivia: For how many years could an Israelite own a slave? 1. Why does it take so long for God to answer prayer? 2. Why are there so many denominations? 3. If the dead know nothing (Ecc. 9:5), how can we live forever? 4. Explain Hebrew 6:4-6. Does it mean a person who walks away from God can never come back? 5. What denomination is your church? 6. What kind of fish swallowed Jonah? Was it a whale? 7. Does it say anywhere in the Bible what death will feel like? 8. My Catholic friends said non-Catholic visitors aren’t allowed to take communion. What does the Bible say about visitors and communion?

Trivia: How many apostles were there? 1. What does the Bible say about having a cross in your home or car? 2. My Catholic friends said non-Catholic visitors aren’t allowed to take communion. What does the Bible say about visitors and communion? 3. Are Jesus and Michael the arch angel the same? 4. Why are there so many denominations? 5. Does it matter if you are baptized as a baby or an adult? 6. What denomination is your church? 7. Are all Bible translations the same? 8. How old is the world we live in?

Trivia: How many apostles were there? 1. What does the Bible say about having a cross in your home or car? 2. My Catholic friends said non-Catholic visitors aren’t allowed to take communion. What does the Bible say about visitors and communion? 3. Are Jesus and Michael the arch angel the same? 4. Why are there so many denominations? 5. Does it matter if you are baptized as a baby or an adult? 6. What denomination is your church? 7. Are all Bible translations the same? 8. How old is the world we live in?

I remember once hearing that even though they don’t believe in cremation, Catholics burn what they believe to be the leftover body and blood of Christ on a weekly bases, effectively cremating Jesus over and over again. How do Catholics make sense of burning the body of Jesus in bread form? I was told that a great many Christian sub sects all believe in what was laid out in the Nicene Creed and therefore despite their differences are "close enough" when it comes rapture time, and that the Vatican agreed. My Catholic friends have since told me otherwise. Which is true? Do you see any hints in the Bible suggesting that Israelite religion originated in Totemism? There are two mutually inconsistent tales of the nativity of Jesus, one placing him in Bethlehem, the other in Nazareth. If Jesus were a fiction, why didn't they come up with a standard nativity story? I would like to know what you think most likely was the original story of the passion in the canonical Gospels. Was Jesus just another dying and rising god? Was it an escape from death and direct abduction to heaven like Hercules, Romulus, Empedocles, etc. not to mention some old testament figures who escaped death? Or a Simonian myth in which Jesus performs a magic switch by turning himself into Simon of Cyrene's likeness and thus he ends up crucified instead of Jesus?  What do you make of the recent meeting between the Mormon President and the Pope? Why do you suspect the Gospel of Judas is a modern forgery? When Jesus says that the kingdom of heaven won’t come with signs but will be sudden could he be referring to the moment of an un expected death? What do you think of Joan Taylor’s idea that the Essenes were great doctors a well as cronies of Herod?

Nichole Jacobs Nichole Jacobs shares the story of her life. What her life was like before she discovered EFT and meditations. She then further shares the climax of her depression and anxiety. And through it all join her as she talks about over coming those hurdles and leading a different life today. Get to Know Nichole Jacobs I am a southern-raised 36 year old wife, and mother to 3. One more blessing on the way. I am a multi-passionate entrepreneur, best-selling author, motivational speaker, and registered dental hygienist. My Catholic faith has been greatly enhanced by adding in self-help tools such as EFT and meditation. These combined have brought out of my introverted, too-reserved, awkward state, full of anxiety and depression, and into my current state of vibrancy, passion, and hope. It is my goal in life to help others discover who they are meant to be, and therefore bringing[...] The post The Heather Andrews Show | Nichole Jacobs appeared first on Get You Visible Podcast.

Dan, with 27 years since his last drink, shares his story…… The new Café RE Blue has been launched.  This face book group will cap @ 200.  If you would like to join, go to www.recoveryelevator.com.  Enter the promo code 1month to get the first month for free. Getting sober can be confusing.  14 medical schools only offer 1 class on addiction so it is no wonder doctors do not always “get it.”  Just how do we navigate sobriety?  Since alcohol is legal and we are bombarded by an estimated 50 alcohol related ads a day, the path is not always clear.  We often think we are cured after having some consecutive days of sobriety but achieving emotional sobriety is where the real work happens. The main point to remember is that recovery can take different paths.  What works for one may not work for another.  Since this disease tells us that we do not have a disease, we have to be ever mindful of that inner voice and realize that we do not have to have all of the answers.  Help is available, but you have to ask.   SHOW NOTES   [9:27] Paul Introduces Dan   Dan – I have been sober for 27 years and am from New Hampshire.  I am a professional skier, film producer and love most things outdoors.   [12:06] When did you realize that you had a problem?   Dan – I was always a partier.  During high school, I was a daily pot smoker and weekend binge drinker.  I always wanted to be around people who were drinking.  I had this mental obsession with booze and drinking was a part of my life.   [15:23] Did your drinking progress faster as you continued using?   Dan – I was introduced to cocaine in the 8th grade.  My tolerance progressed and drinking and driving was just normal for me.   [17:11] Were you always chasing those euphoric feelings?   Dan – I was always chasing the rush of the party.  We would throw huge parties any time that we could.   [18:00] Did you have a rock bottom?   Dan – We got kicked off of a booze cruise after only 45 minutes.  I told everyone I was going to stop using but instead I hid it.  One of my friend’s mothers was in AA and she could tell that I was not comfortable in my own skin.  I went to a meeting and first learned of the term “stinkin thinkin”   [22:35] What finally worked?    Dan – I was involved in a tragic storm accident in Russia that resulting in people losing their lives.  There was a lot of fallout from this accident.  Anger built up within me and soon I started drinking and using again.  I reached out to my friend’s mother and she got me into an outpatient center.  I also got into therapy and started going to more meetings.  I traveled for my job and got sober going to meetings all over the world.    [29:18] What is your day like?   Dan – I am involved in a large sober community.  My Catholic faith continues to grow stronger and helps me every day.  I go to 2-4 meetings a month and like to read spiritual readings.   [31:14] What do you value most in recovery?   Dan – my relationships with God, family and friends   [32:00] What advice would you give to someone who is resistant to AA because of God?   Dan – you can attend AA without believing in God.  The more you attend the meetings, a light will begin to shine.  You will start to find peace and contentment within the AA program.  It is a program built on faith and love.   [34:06] Rapid Fire Round What was your worst memory from drinking? totaling my mother’s car on Mother’s Day What’s your plan moving forward? living a full life and not tying myself down with negativity What’s your favorite resource in recovery? people What parting piece of guidance can you give listeners who are in recovery or thinking about quitting drinking? alcohol is a time bomb just waiting to go off You might be an alcoholic if…….every time you are in trouble, you’ve been drinking   Resources mentioned in this episode: Recovery Elevator Retreat Connect with Cafe RE- Use the promo code Elevator for your first month free Sobriety Tracker iTunes Sobriety Tracker Android Sober Selfies! - Send your Sober Selfie and your Success Story to info@recoveryelevator.com     “We took the elevator down, we gotta take the stairs back up, we can do this!”  

This song came from the Holy Spirit to me, in November 2004, whilst I was driving to my piano teacher’s house. When I go to my teacher’s house, I sang this song and recorded it onto my mobile phone. I did not really understand the words, and I thought that they were a bit self-righteous “Look into my heart, and you will see the beauty of my risen Lord”. But a couple of days later I understood why the Lord had given me this song. Exactly two days later a Christian friend asked me why I prayed to Mary. When I tried to explain why, he didn’t understand. And then I spoke to another Christian friend - who I thought had come to understand my Catholic beliefs – about my initial conversation, but she agreed with my other friend. By giving me this song, the Lord had prepared me for the discussions that I had with those two friends. At this time I didn’t have any (practising) Catholic friends, so I felt quite alone, and I didn’t have anyone to discuss this with. They were two of my closest friends who did not understand a part of who I am, and that was hard for me to accept. I had grown up with Mary being like a mother to me, since I was a child. And for my friends not to accept Mary, it felt like they were not accepting me. And there was nothing that I could do about this except place the matter into the Lord’s hands. I could have read information in books and on the internet to come to a decision based on facts or who argues their view-point better, but I didn’t have to, because the Lord had placed His truth in my heart, and that’s all I needed to know at that stage. Christ lives in my heart, and all I want to do is follow Him and become more like Him. And Mary helps me to do this. My Catholic faith helps me to follow Christ. Our Lord placed me into a Catholic church and that is where He wants me to be. This is where our Lord first taught me to know Him and to love Him. I love my Catholic faith, and I also love my Christian friends - I am very grateful to them for teaching me how to pray to the Lord from the heart out loud, how to praise God through worship music and for helping me to develop my gifts from the Holy Spirit! (A couple of years later I learnt of the Sion Community in Brentwood and I attended the Discipleship Training School there one summer, where I studied Catholic Apologetics. This helped to deepen my understanding of my faith and also taught me how to defend my Catholic faith based on scripture and tradition. Also information on the Catholic faith can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.) Scriptures that I was meditating on around the time of receiving this song are: Isaiah 48:6 “From now on I will tell you new things, even hidden things you have not known before” Isaiah 49: Isaiah 49:4 “Yet I can trust the Lord to defend my cause” Isaiah 49:6 “I will make you a light to the nations” Isaiah 49:8 “I will guard and protect you and through you make a covenant” Isaiah 49:26 “Then all mankind shall know that I, the Lord, am your Saviour, your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob” Proverbs 3: 5-10 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. Remember the Lord in everything you do, and He will show you the right way. John 8: 32 “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free” Romans 10: 8-13 ‘ “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart”, for if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. For the scripture says, “No one who believes in Him will be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all, enriching all who call upon Him. For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” ’