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Feb 2025
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Ep. 208 | How to Stop Caring (What Other...

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Why do we crave approval so much? Why does rejection feel unbearable? Father Columba unpacks the struggle for validation and reveals how true freedom comes from anchoring our identity in God. Let go of the fear of others’ opinions—God’s love is enough.


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Little by Little | Episode #208

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