S07 Ep15 - Kindness: More Than Being Nice - Rediscovering the Fruit of the Spirit
Stina and Padre delve into one of the often-overlooked Fruits of the Spirit: Kindness - as an essential sign of the Holy Spirit’s work in a Christian's life and explain how kindness differs from mere 'niceness'.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 00:52 = Introduction to the Episode and Season Finale.
00:53 – 02:03 = What Are the Fruits of the Spirit? Setting the Stage for Kindness.
02:04 – 03:30 = Why Kindness Is Underrated and Seen as a “Soft” Fruit.
03:31 – 05:44 = The Witness of Kindness: When Christians Fail to Reflect Christ.
05:45 – 07:00 = Example of Nick Branas and the Missed Opportunity to Show Kindness.
07:01 – 08:10 = Christ’s Model: Asking Questions to Draw Out the Heart.
08:11 – 10:10 = Kindness vs. Niceness – A Crucial Distinction.
10:11 – 12:30 = Telling the Truth in Love – Hard Conversations as True Kindness.
12:31 – 14:30 = Kindness Is Not Being “Nice” at the Expense of Truth.
14:31 – 17:00 = Modern Misuse of “Kindness” – The Truth as a Blunt Weapon.
17:01 – 18:34 = Psalm 103 – “The Lord is Kind and Merciful”: A Reflection.
18:35 – 21:15 = Cultural Attack on Courtesy and Kind Gestures.
21:16 – 24:00 = Fruits of the Spirit as a Tool for Discernment in Life and Relationships.
24:01 – 26:00 = Recognizing the Holy Spirit at Work Through Fruits.
26:01 – 26:50 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness + Closing Remarks.
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S07 Ep14 - Forgiveness: Releasing the Debt & Healing Hearts but Should I Forget?
Forgiveness isn’t about forgetting or excusing harm—it’s about freedom. In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre dive into what true forgiveness looks like, why it’s essential to the Christian life, and how it differs from reconciliation.
00:00 – 01:14 = Introduction – What Is Forgiveness?
01:15 – 03:19 = Forgiveness Is Not the Same as Apologizing or Forgetting
03:20 – 06:15 = Memory and Wisdom – Forgiveness Without Forgetting
06:16 – 08:20 = Minimizing vs. Maximizing Hurt and Resentment
08:21 – 11:00 = Anger and the Emotional Depth of Hurt
11:01 – 13:00 = The Importance of Naming the Injury Before Forgiving
13:01 – 15:00 = Why Some People Rush Forgiveness or Avoid Naming the Debt
15:01 – 17:00 = Starting Where You Are: Asking for the Grace to Desire Forgiveness
17:01 – 18:30 = Realistic Prayers and Honest Conversations with God
18:31 – 21:00 = The Story of Maria Goretti – Radical Forgiveness
21:01 – 23:40 = Alessandro’s Conversion and Forgiveness from Maria’s Mother
23:41 – 25:45 = Can Even Great Sinners Become Saints?
25:46 – 28:00 = Shame, Identity, and How the World vs. Christianity Responds
28:01 – 29:15 = The Catechism on Forgiveness – CCC 2843
29:16 – 30:40 = Healing Doesn't Always Mean Reconnection
30:41 – 31:25 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment – Padre’s Book & Stina’s Team
31:26 – 31:59 = Closing and Blessing
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S07 Ep13 - How Islam Led Me Back to Christ w/ Charbel Raish
Charbel Raish shares his journey from Catholicism to Islam and back to Christ. Charbel discusses the challenges he faced understanding his faith and the significant role his friends played in his spiritual journey. He discusses interfaith dialogue, focusing on Mary's role as a bridge between Christianity and Islam.
Timestamps:
00:00:41 - Episode Introduction
00:02:06 - Can you share your story, especially where Islam fits into your testimony?
00:07:13 - How did your Muslim friends react once you recommitted to Christianity?
00:14:12 - What are the similarities and differences between Catholic and Muslim views on Mary?
00:26:39 - What is the difference between dictation (Islam) and inspiration (Christianity) regarding scripture?
00:32:36 - Beyond the virgin birth, are there other Marian doctrines Islam shares with Christianity?
00:41:23 - Why does Islam emphasize 'God says it is' over the Holy Spirit's overshadowing?
00:45:26 - Does Mary give a response in the Quran similar to the Christian concept of the Fiat her willing 'yes' to God’s plan?
00:56:00 - Truth Beauty and Goodness
00:58:22 - Episode Conclusion
00:58:48 - Outro
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S07 Ep12 - The Seven Gifts: Keys to Spiritual Growth
Stina and Padre explore the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit as outlined in Isaiah 11:1-3. These gifts aren’t just general blessings but are specifically given by God to help us become more docile to the movements of the Holy Spirit.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:10 = Introduction – Understanding the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
01:11 – 03:50 = What Are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit? Origins in Scripture (Isaiah 11).
03:51 – 06:30 = Wisdom – Seeing God as the Ultimate Good.
06:31 – 09:15 = Counsel – Supernatural Insight for Right Judgment.
09:16 – 12:00 = Understanding – Deep Insight into Divine Truths.
12:01 – 15:10 = Knowledge – Grasping Divine Truths and Their Application.
15:11 – 18:00 = Fortitude – Strength to Persevere in Faith.
18:01 – 20:40 = Piety – Reverence and Love for God and Others.
20:41 – 23:00 = Fear of the Lord – Reverence, Not Being Scared of God.
23:01 – 25:20 = The Relationship Between the Gifts and Virtues.
25:21 – 28:00 = Practical Examples of Using These Gifts in Daily Life.
28:01 – 31:00 = Avoiding Misunderstandings About the Gifts.
31:01 – 34:40 = Popeye Analogy – The Gifts are Like Spiritual Spinach.
34:41 – 37:00 = Why the Gifts Are Given at Baptism and Confirmation.
37:01 – 39:30 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Segment – Spiritual Reflections.
39:31 – 42:10 = Closing Remarks and Blessings.
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S07 Ep11 - Hope, Help & Healing for Women w/ Peta Evans from Esencia Life Centre
Peta Evans is the founder of Esencia Life Centre, and serves on the board of Pregnancy Help Australia.
Peta talks about her story and providing hope, help and healing for women, advocating supporting women and families in challenging life circumstances, and providing security in unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 00:52 = Introduction – Welcoming Peta Evans.
00:53 – 03:25 = Peta’s Story – Journey to Founding Asensia Life Centre.
03:26 – 06:40 = Creating a Welcoming Space – The Heart of Asensia.
06:41 – 09:00 = The Three Pillars: Hope, Help, and Healing.
09:01 – 12:15 = The Importance of Beauty and Safe Spaces.
12:16 – 15:00 = Hope After Loss – Supporting Women After Abortion.
15:01 – 18:10 = Providing Material and Emotional Support.
18:11 – 21:30 = Peta’s Personal Journey with Motherhood.
21:31 – 24:00 = Supporting Young Women – Choices and Consequences.
24:01 – 26:45 = The Role of Pregnancy Support Centres.
26:46 – 29:30 = Myths About Pregnancy Centres – What They Really Do.
29:31 – 32:40 = Expanding to New Centres – Wagga Wagga Story.
32:41 – 35:00 = Building a Network of Support Centres Nationwide.
35:01 – 37:10 = Addressing the Needs of Fathers – Supporting Men Too.
37:11 – 39:40 = Men's Perspectives – When They Want to Support.
39:41 – 42:00 = Healing After Abortion – Men’s Grief and Support.
42:01 – 44:10 = Pregnancy Help Australia – Growth of Support Centres.
44:11 – 46:30 = Truth, Beauty, and Goodness – Stina and Peter’s Reflections.
46:31 – 47:47 = Closing Remarks and Call to Support.
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