Loyalty is a powerful virtue—but can it become dangerous? Loyalty is seen as a sought-after virtue, even being the foundation of relationships. However, can loyalty be disordered? Can being loyal to the wrong things cost you your soul?
Fr. Mike reveals to us that loyalty, when placed in the wrong order, is dangerous and can even lead to idolatry. What does y ... Show More
Jul 3
Why Is There No Marriage in Heaven?
For some, this may be the saddest part about Heaven, but it shouldn't be! Fr. Mike dives into the deeper meaning behind this teaching and explains why it's actually good news. He reminds us that Heaven isn’t a loss of love, but the fulfillment of it. In Heaven, you won’t love you ... Show More
5m 54s
Apr 28
488 | Nontransactable Goods
The Minimalists are joined by Dr. Orion Taraban to talk about loyalty, respect, grace, love, friendship, forgiveness, desire, honesty, and other nontransactable goods. Discussed in this episode: How can I stop clinging to the good relationship memories from the past if they make ... Show More
59m 57s
Jul 2024
Mark Groves on Why We Stay in Toxic Relationships and How to Break Free
🎙️ Welcome to the latest episode of "I Wish You Knew" with Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, and Andrey Korikov, CEO and co-founder of Veritas Creative Media. This week, we're joined by special guest Mark Groves to delve into the complexities of relationships, trust, a ... Show More
1h 10m
Nov 2024
I’m Starting With The Man In The Mirror: Reflecting God’s Faithfulness // Receipts (Part 6) // Michael Todd
In Week 6 of the Receipts Sermon Series, Pastor Michael taught on the fruit of the Spirit: faithfulness. Inspired by Dr. Seuss’s ‘Horton Hatches the Egg’, where Horton the elephant stays true to his word against all odds, we’re challenged to examine our own faithfulness to God. P ... Show More
1h 23m
May 30
(Rewind): How to Cut Out a Toxic Person
Why do we stay in relationships that erode our confidence, self-worth, and happiness? In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of trauma bonds and how empathy—one of our greatest strengths—can become our biggest weakness in toxic relationships. We’ll explore why we get stuc ... Show More
20m 22s