Feeding Fathers

In our big Lenten episode, we explore Jesus's three temptations in the desert and all things Sawma Rama (the Great Fast). We break down Matthew's account of Jesus tempted by Satan and reflect on how Jesus overcomes each temptation through love—and how we can apply the same strength during Lent through fasting, prayer, and almsgiving to grow in love of God, love of neighbor, and proper love of self.

In this Lent special, we cover:

- The deeper meaning of Jesus entering the wilderness to be tempted

- The unforgettable Grand Inquisitor scene from Dostoevsky's "The Brothers Karamazov"

- Why Jesus had to face real temptation as a man?

- Pope Leo's practical Lenten message

- We revisit the topic of mixed marriages in the Chaldean and Assyrian diaspora: balancing cultural preservation, language, heritage, and community concerns with the Church's priority on salvation of souls and sacramental validity.

- And we BLIND RANK our favorite Lenten foods!

Featuring: Fr. Chris Somo, Fr. Andrew Younan, Fr. Tristan Farida, Fr. Augustine Joseph

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00:00 Sawma Raba Begins
02:51 Dostoevsky’s Grand Inquisitor: Love as Christ’s Response
08:37 First Temptation (Bread): Deeper Hunger & Deuteronomy
13:28 Temptation vs. Exorcism: Grace, Sacraments, and Spiritual Realism
15:21 Second Temptation (Temple): Pride, Forced Faith, and Misusing Religion
23:06 Why Jesus Had to Fast: New Adam, Identity Tested, and Defeating Sin
30:45 Pope Leo’s Lent Message: Fasting from Hurtful Words
33:17 Beyond ‘Not Sinning’: Lent as Freedom to Love
35:20 Do Priests (and the Pope) Forget Their Homilies?
38:01 Responding to Comments on Marrying Outside the Culture
49:38 The Top 7 Lenten Foods (Blind Ranking)

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🤯 Feeling overwhelmed by the 24/7 news cycle? Trapped in a loop of doomscrolling? You're not alone.

On this episode, we tackle the monumental challenge of digital well-being in an age of constant information overload. We dive deep into our personal battles with endless scrolling, the mental toll of consuming a relentless stream of bad news – including topics like the Epstein files – and the surprising freedom found in disconnecting.

What you'll discover in this episode:

- Strategies to escape doomscrolling
- The true cost of constant news consumption and how to set healthy boundaries.
- Practical tips for navigating social media overload without losing touch.
- Insights into processing difficult news and other heavy topics without being consumed by them.

Plus, a fun segment called "Faith or Fiction" and a mouth-watering Korean BBQ review!

This isn't just about turning off your phone; it's about finding clarity, focus, and joy in a chaotic digital world. If you're looking for heartfelt conversation, practical advice, and a path to better mental health in the digital age, this episode is for you.

Featuring: Fr. Simon Esshaki, Fr. Peter Patros, Fr. Augustine Peter, Fr. Fadi Auro

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00:00 Impact of News and Social Media on Mental Health
06:49 Balancing Awareness and Mental Well-being
09:33 The Virtue of Limiting Information
11:16 Practical Advice for Managing Information Overload
18:33 The Role of Curiosity and Wonder
25:07 Navigating Social Media Addiction
30:09 Advice for Parents and Professionals
33:59 The Trap of Gossip
38:45 The Challenge of Correcting Others
45:36 "Faith or Fiction" & Korean BBQ
54:17 Comment of the Week

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Family is where we learn to love, but it’s often where we experience our deepest wounds. Whether it's navigating conflicts with siblings, figuring out how to raise kids with faith in a secular world, or the difficult journey of healing family trauma, home life is rarely simple.

We aren't just giving generic advice, we look at family dynamics through the lens of those who live in intense community life, like monks and nuns, to see what they can teach us about resolving conflict. We also have an honest conversation about when family situations turn abusive, and how therapy, community, and our Catholic Faith play a role in true healing. Plus, is AI replacing human connection? We react to what Pope Leo recently said about AI being "too affectionate" and discuss why an algorithm can never replace the empathy of a real person.

Featuring: Fr. Simon Esshaki, Abbot Ankido Sipo, Fr. Tristan Farida, Fr. Fadi Auro

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00:00 Why Family Relationships Are So Hard
01:48 Religious Life Teaching Us to Resolve Conflict
07:08 Catholic Parenting: How Methods Have Shifted Over Time
12:13 Raising Children with both Faith and Reason
27:59 Healing Family Trauma
32:58 Finding Emotional Support in a Digital Age
35:41 Why AI Can't Provide True Empathy
38:39 Vital Importance of Real Human Connection
44:21 'Bless or Pass?' Chaldean Food Edition
50:35 Comment of the Week!

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We talk about the upcoming Chaldean mini-season of Ba'utha, the Supplication of the Ninevites, and the story of Jonah — and why all of it still hits close to home today. We get honest about what it means to face ourselves, why we often run from the things we know we should deal with, and how discomfort can actually be part of healing and growth. We connect Jonah’s journey to everyday life, talk about fasting, and even throw in some surprisingly good fasting-friendly food ideas – falafel anyone? While we eat we play an entertaining round of "Would You Rather" that goes off the rails pretty quick...

Featuring: Fr. Christopher Somo, Fr. Andy Younan, Fr. Daniel Shaba, Fr. Tristan Farida

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00:00 Significance of Ba'utha in the Church of the East

05:07 The Role of Discomfort and Fasting

14:55 Jonah's Reluctance and Racism

20:25 Cultural and Religious Identity in Marriage

24:50 Embracing Pain During Fasting

27:56 Misconceptions About Fasting

29:49 Uniting Suffering with Christ

33:27 BOMB BUNS

34:47 "Would You Rather"

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We get real about sin, temptation, and the stuff we all wrestle with but don’t always talk about. We share personal stories, practical ways to actually deal with your desires, and why God’s love isn’t just a nice idea—it’s the key to real change. We talk about where sin really starts, why love has to be at the center of your life, and how something as simple as going to Mass more intentionally can honestly change everything. We also have some fun and play a round of “Pope or President?” and talk about the legacy of Fulton Sheen we await the official announcement of his beatification. It’s an honest, encouraging conversation for anyone who wants to break free from habitual sin and grow without pretending they have it all together.

Featuring: Fr. Simon Esshaki, Abbot Ankido Sipo, Fr. Augustine Joseph, Fr. Christopher Somo

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00:00 Reflecting on #SEEK26

02:37 Confession and Overcoming Sin

05:09 Roots of Sin

11:01 The Importance of Relationship in Healing

19:50 Jesus' Approach to Sin and Repentance

24:58 Loving Ourselves and Others Through God's Love

29:35 Understanding Boundaries and Trust in God

31:13 Embracing and Ordering Our Desires

33:31 Going to Mass

36:30 Pope or President?

41:03 Fulton Sheen & Chick-fil-A

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