We are airing a very sensitive and delicate topic with co-host Grace Morey this week. We want to talk about the gap and silence that has been felt in the Church and community when priests and pastors relinquish their pastoral vocations, NOT to point the finger or blame them, but to address the lack of conversation about it. How it causes father wounds to the rest of the community, the lack of addressing our emotions and feelings, how there seems to be no space to have the conversation and to hel...
Oct 31, 2023•37 min•Ep. 135
This is the final episode of our three part book study of Erik Varden's Shattering of Loneliness. We delve into chapter's 5 and 6, the importance of the Holy Spirit in our remembering, healing, and finding the Truth, how our personal remembrance is to be shared and how awareness is so important to the building of the Church, plus MUCH more. Show notes available here: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/s04-ep11-shattering-of-loneliness-book-study-pt-3/ Timestamps: 00:00 - 01:14 = Intro 01:15 – 05:...
Oct 24, 2023•21 min•Ep. 134
Stina and Padre are opening the pages of chapters 3 and 4 of Bishop Erik Varden’s book The Shattering of Loneliness. These pages cover the biblical context of Lot’s wife, and why she looked back, and how that relates to us? Plus Chapter 5 covers the magnitude of the Eucharist and what our disposition should be in the Mass and towards the Eucharist, and much more! Timestamps: 00:00 – 01:23 = Intro 01:24 – 02:26 = Book chapters 03 – 04 introduction and context (Book Study). 02:27 – 07:17 = Why did...
Oct 17, 2023•23 min•Ep. 133
We are embarking on the first part of our three part book study with the work - ‘The Shattering of Loneliness – On Christian Remembrance’ by Erik Varden. Have a listen as we start at the beginning with chapters one and two, and we reflect on our childhood, recognising good and evil, and understanding the ‘wholeness’ of the sacraments and our existence in it. Timestamps: 00:00 - 02:33 = Intro 02:34 – 04:31 = Book name, author’s introduction and context (Book Study). 04:32 – 07:17 = The beginning....
Oct 10, 2023•20 min•Ep. 132
Padre and Stina bring you an episode on two hot topics, tattoos and skydiving, and more specifically the line of what is fun verse dangerous, and what may be inherently wrong behind them is not the actual things themselves but our own motivations. (PLUS BONUS MATERIAL, hearing Padre go on some decent rants!) Timestamps: 00:00 - 1:59 = Intro 02:00 – 06:55 = Topic Introduction and Context (Skydiving and Tattoos). 06:56 – 11:11 = Where would you draw the line between what is okay what is not okay? ...
Oct 03, 2023•20 min•Ep. 131
Stina and Padre take on an episode to cover where we should address boundaries in our every day life - the physical, mental, emotional and relational type - and address it in topics and ways we wouldn't necessarily consider.... Timestamps: 00:00 – 03:12 = Intro 03:13 – 05:59 = Topic Introduction and Context (Boundaries). 05:59 – 07:10 = Time as a boundary. 07:11 – 09:52 = Emotional and mental boundaries. 09:53 – 14:43 = What are relational boundaries. 14:44 – 18:49 = What do we need to build bou...
Sep 26, 2023•22 min•Ep. 130
In this week's episode Fr Sean Byrnes and Stina Constantine chat about the misconception that self-esteem is less important and/or problematic as a Christian, where it's counterpart 'self-control' is on a pedestal of virtuousness... when really healthy self-esteem allows better self-control... Timestamps: 00:00 - 02:38 = Intro 02:39 – 06:57 = Topic Introduction and Context (Self-esteem and self-control). 06:58 – 09:25 = Effects of having low self-esteem. 09:26 – 12:17 = Self-control and virtuous...
Sep 19, 2023•18 min•Ep. 129
In this week’s episode we are celebrating Virtue Ministry’s 7th birthday, and with that covering the virtue of Fortitude, particularly looking back on how necessary it was to start Virtue Ministry. Listen as Fr Sean Byrnes and Stina encapsulate fortitude, with god’s glory, consistency and perseverance. Timestamps: 0:00 – 0:25 = Intro 0:34 – 2:18 = Topic Introduction and Context 2:19 – 5:07 = How around today Fortitude 5:08 – 13:57 = Chairity and Virtue 13:58 – 19:17 = Vanity Manage Himself 19:18...
Sep 12, 2023•36 min•Ep. 128
We are so excited to have Lisa Cotter on the Living Fullness Podcast, discussing the beauty and uniqueness of the ‘feminine genius’ and her book ‘Reveal the Gift’. Stina sits down and discusses with her this topic John Paul II brought to light, and pull it apart further to give insight into something we have ‘heard’ about, but maybe struggle with the vagueness of this topic. Timestamps: 0:00 - 02:10 = Introduction 02:11 – 08:24 = Topic Introduction and Context (Book: ‘Reveal the Gift’) 08:25 – 1...
Sep 05, 2023•48 min•Ep. 127
Stina sits down with Virtue Ministry team member, Elise Drum, to chat about the necessity of understanding and communicating expectations in the various relationships in your life, by communicating, defining roles and having the reasons why. Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help us share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/LivingFullness ) for exclusive content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE, and watch our guest interviews on our YouTube Channel. Follow us...
Aug 29, 2023•26 min•Ep. 126
This episode Padre and Stina talk about the necessity of marriage preparation not just in the last six months before marriage, but in all aspects of our maturation. They cover the problem of the lack of resources for couple and individuals, and that marriage and couples counselling is for EVERYONE. Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help us share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/LivingFullness ) for exclusive content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE, and wa...
Aug 22, 2023•34 min•Ep. 125
Referencing the podcast episode ‘When Church stops working featuring Andrew Root’, our first episode back is one requested by Bishop Mark Edwards. We crack open the issue of the classic 'bucket list', and how that is essentially against the Christian life, as it focuses on what we can 'tick' off rather than how we can become a saint. Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help us share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/LivingFullness ) for exclusive content, behin...
Aug 15, 2023•35 min•Ep. 124
Stina and Padre sit down for our final episode of the season, tackling the current issue of cancel culture and balancing that with living a Christian identity. How do we navigate this, find the balance and live in the world, but not of the world? Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help us share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/LivingFullness ) for exclusive content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE, and watch our guest interviews on our YouTube Channel. Foll...
Jul 11, 2023•26 min•Ep. 123
This week we have special guest Paul Ninnes from Real Talk Australia breaching the topic of teaching children consent. We open with how to define consent, teaching respect of the body and a healthy level of body autonomy, how to educate children providing the appropriate language for ages and early education in the warning against porn. All this and more, so we are so happy to have Paul on the podcast. Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help us share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon (...
Jul 04, 2023•39 min•Ep. 122
In this week’s episode, Stina and Padre confront the issue of the ‘not now, later’ attitude, and the virtue of diligence and vice of disobedience. They address how this attitude can form bad habits and the sin of slothfulness and laziness if not addressed, and how ultimately it is a form of love to act in the now. Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help us share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/LivingFullness ) for exclusive content, behind the scenes, merch ...
Jun 27, 2023•27 min•Ep. 121
In this episode we have Emily Shaw co-hosts with Stina and Padre, as they talk about the importance of a ‘motherhood village’ as mothers live out their vocation. They cover the benefits of a village, plus the topics of societal isolation, cliques, healing from rejection and how men can play a role. TBG Emily - Arrival of new nephew Padre – His brother Marcus turned 50 Stina - Reveal the gift - Lisa Cotter Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help us share our mission. Join our Community on Patreo...
Jun 20, 2023•33 min•Ep. 120
SPECIAL GUEST! We have special guest Daniel Principe, from Collective Shout, tackling sex exploitation and sexualisation of society. Daniel sits down with Stina, covering the topic of authentic masculinity, plus pornography, respecting women, child sexual abuse, and tackling true intimacy in this modern day. Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help us share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/LivingFullness) for exclusive content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE...
Jun 13, 2023•40 min•Ep. 119
Have you heard the term 'I'm spiritual not religious' and wondered if you could be like that? In this episode Padre and Stina have a chat about the implications of being spiritual without a religion and why it might seem appealing at this time in society, as well as some of their personal views on the matter. Subscribe or follow the Podcast and help up share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/LivingFullness) for exclusive content, behind the scenes, merch and MOR...
Jun 06, 2023•36 min•Ep. 118
We are sharing part three of our book study unpacking Jacques Philippe's book 'In the School of the Holy Spirit'. We uncover and speak of the practical criterion to know whether an inspiration comes from God with six points to consider, how we should orientate our hearts for receptivity and more. Subscribe or follow the Podcast and help up share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/LivingFullness ) for exclusive content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE, and watc...
May 30, 2023•31 min•Ep. 117
In part two of our book study, exploring Jacques Philippe's book 'in the School of the Holy Spirit', we cover 10 ways in which we can foster inspiration from the Holy Spirit. TBG Stina – Called ambulance to the house. Priest friend coincidently saw police outside, but they weren’t involved. The scenario did provide the chance for the patient to get a blessing though. Padre - ‘The Hound of Heaven’ by Francis Thompson Subscribe or follow the Podcast and help up share our mission. Join our Communit...
May 23, 2023•35 min•Ep. 116
This episode is part 1 of our book study covering the book by Fr Jacques Philippe 'In the School of the Holy Spirit'. We delve into how increasing in holiness is not the work of ourselves, but the desire and work of God within us, and how conversion of our natures to the virtuous is not a road taken by ourselves, plus much more! Subscribe or follow the Podcast and help up share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/LivingFullness ) for exclusive content, behind the...
May 16, 2023•29 min•Ep. 115
SPECIAL GUEST! We are so excited and pleased to have Bobby Angel on the podcast talking seminary and vocational discernment, it’s many facets, it’s ability for spiritual and moral formation and learning God's Will for your life. Watch this guest interview on YouTube and join our Patreon for further content Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help up share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon for Exclusive Content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE, and watch our guest interviews on our You...
May 09, 2023•50 min•Ep. 114
Padre and Stina sit down to chat about how our Western culture tends to deal with leisure through excess and escapism, rather than true wholesome ways of recreation and connection. They break it open plus give you some tips as to how to embrace leisure in its truest form. Find our Podcast Notes here: Podcast Notes Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help up share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon for Exclusive Content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE, and watch our guest interviews on...
May 02, 2023•34 min•Ep. 113
In this episode Fr Sean Byrnes and Stina Constantine cover the often wrongly interpreted Gospel passage of 'turning the other cheek'. We delve into what is true charity in our actions, in the plight of seeking fair and true Christian justice, and also covering mimetic violence and how Christ is the answer to all. Find our Podcast Notes here: Podcast Notes Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help up share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon for Exclusive Content, behind the scenes, merch a...
Apr 25, 2023•19 min•Ep. 112
Stina and Virtue Ministry team member Elise Drum co-host this week and break open Francis de Sales’ book ‘The Devoted Life’. They ask the questions what is devotion, who are we devoted to and how to implement this approach to our daily life? Find our Podcast Notes here: Podcast Notes Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help up share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon for Exclusive Content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE, and watch our guest interviews on our YouTube Channel. Follow us...
Apr 18, 2023•22 min•Ep. 111
Stina and Padre sit down to discuss why they weren't so excited to be living in the same place, when everyone expected otherwise. Was this strange? Was there something wrong? They dig into this topic, knowing that friendship centred on Christ will look different. TBG Stina Constantine - Gathering place at the cathedral - funny Padre - Integrity Restored – Resource for battling pornography Subscribe or follow the Podcast and help up share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon for Exclusive C...
Apr 11, 2023•28 min•Ep. 110
In our Easter episode Fr Sean Byrnes and Stina Constantine chat about being witnesses to the Resurrection through hope, and how to overcome that when life brings us challenges. TBG Padre - Staff Spirituality Day at a school Stina – Fr Jacques Phillipe - In the School of the Holy Spirit Subscribe or follow the Podcast and help up share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon for Exclusive Content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE, and watch our guest interviews on our YouTube Channel. Follow ...
Apr 04, 2023•26 min•Ep. 109
Holy week is around the corner, and our co-hosts are having a chat about Good Friday - the Agony in the Garden, and why do we call it 'Good' Friday? TBG: Padre: Romano Guardini - The humanity of Christ: Contribution to a Psychology of Jesus Stina: God’s creativity (bioethics vs psychology) in different people Find our Podcast Notes here: Podcast Notes Subscribe or follow the Podcast and help up share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon for Exclusive Content, behind the scenes, merch and M...
Mar 28, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 5
This is the first of our co-host episodes, where we bring an extra member from our team to include in our chat. This week we have Grace Feltoe, our social media and marketing manager, onboard to talk about long distance relationships, and do they actually work. We discuss what are and could be positives and negatives to such relationships, and much more! TBG: Grace: Adoration at the Basilica of Sacré Cœur in Paris Stina: Return of the Prodigal Son - Henri Nouwen Padre: Bishop's Pastoral Letter o...
Mar 21, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This episode is in honour of one of our favourite heroes, Joseph - and the what we can learn from his example, particularly that of his silence in scripture. Stina offers a short meditation for your consideration. T.B.G Padre - Corporal Work of Mercy - burying the dead - a generous parishioner Stina - Be Healed - by Dr Bob Schuchts Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help up share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon for Exclusive Content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE, and watch our g...
Mar 14, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 3
