In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Gasparro, a Licensed Therapist with a compassionate, Christ-centered approach to supporting those impacted by sexual trauma and unwanted attractions. We discuss practical ways parents can safeguard their children, the path to healing for survivors, and how to embody Christ’s love for those wrestling with the lasting effects of trauma. Michael shares his professional insights and powerful stories of hope, shining a light on one of humanity’s darkest struggles. Join us for this vital conversation!

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:09 - Responding to viewer's comment

00:04:28 - The Reality of Abuse

00:05:43 - What is sexual abuse and sexual trauma?

00:12:27 - How can adults heal from past sexual abuse?

00:15:13 - is it necessary to share abuse with others?

00:19:39 - Are we calling too many things trauma?

00:22:22 - Pornography is traumatic

00:28:18 - God is more for us and we are for ourselves

00:37:55 - We need experience on top of knowledge

00:43:53 - Dangers in conservative households

00:45:36 - Law of Gradualness vs Gradualness of Law

00:54:23 - Michael’s challenge for us

00:57:49 - Acceptance vs Approval

01:03:07 - Need for Prudence

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the new Trump appointments: RFK Jr, Sean Duffy, Pete Hegseth, Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk, and others. Are they champions of traditional values like faith, family, and life? What do their records show? We'll also discuss Volvo's powerful new pro-family ad!

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Is overpopulation truly a threat to society, or should we be more concerned about the U.S.'s declining population growth? Does having more children lead to greater happiness? Today, I sit down with Dr. Catherine Pakaluk, Professor of Political Economics at the Catholic University of America, to explore these questions. Rather than focusing on those choosing not to have children, Catherine shifts the spotlight to women who defy the trends—mothers of large families.

In this thought-provoking discussion, we delve into what drives these women to grow their families, the surprising ways babies can contribute to mental health and healing, and an unexpected take on the link between resources and population growth.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:58 - What was it like starting marriage with 6 children?

00:08:60 - People told us not to have children

00:14:52 - Population in the West/globally?

00:16:26 - What are the consequences of population decline?

00:19:55 - Is overpopulation real?

00:22:23 - People are minds, not just stomachs

00:24:42 - Resources are unlimited

00:26:59 - People don’t breed like rabbits

00:30:05 - I think this is one of the hardest topics I've ever thought about

00:40:04 - Who’s having children today?

00:48:09 - Learning about things we can’t see by the things we can

00:50:20 - God intended economic growth

01:13:53 - Awkward question for America