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Padre and Stina come to the end of this podcast. After 9 seasons, they explain and reminisce on 9 seasons of this podcast, their favourite moments and what they have learnt. They also discuss where they have come on the journey, speaking of what is human flourishing, friendship, trauma, healing , addiction and God's saving grace. We hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for coming on this journey with!   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:01:54 - Introduction and Reflection on the Podcast Journey 00:01:55 - 00:05:39 - Memorable Episodes and Guest Experiences 00:05:40 - 00:08:17 - Insights on Human Flourishing and Relationships 00:08:18 - 00:11:06 - Challenges and Learnings from Podcasting 00:11:07 - 00:14:16 - Wounds and Healing in Relationships 00:14:17 - 00:17:17 - The Role of Trauma in Modern Life 00:17:18 - 00:25:42 - Spiritual Bypassing and the Need for Connection 00:25:43 - 00:27:30 - The Impact of Technology on Accessibility 00:27:31 - 00:31:28 - Identity Beyond Labels 00:31:29 - 00:34:12 - The Role of Faith in Healing 00:34:13 - 00:35:44 - Understanding Living Fully 00:35:45 - 00:37:55 - The Importance of Relationship with Christ 00:37:56 - 00:41:07 - Looking Ahead: New Beginnings and Prayer   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  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 on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre explore one of the deepest questions person? Together they unpack why information alone doesn’t transform us, why suffering changes some people but leaves others stuck, and how formation requires openness, consistency, sacrifice, and grace. The conversation moves through topics like spiritual growth, discipline, suffering, gym culture, prayer, community, emotional maturity, and the challenge of remaining attentive in a distracted world. This episode is a reflection on becoming fully human — not through quick fixes or instant transformation, but through daily faithfulness, openness to grace, and the willingness to keep showing up.beneath so many of the conversations they’ve had over the years: What actually forms a human.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:02:58 - The Formation of Person 00:02:59 - 00:06:05 - Suffering and Transformation 00:06:06 - 00:08:51 - The Role of Consistency in Growth 00:08:52 - 00:12:12 - The Importance of Community 00:12:13 - 00:15:04 - Engaging with Suffering 00:15:05 - 00:20:39 - The Need for Openness to Transformation 00:20:40 - 00:31:16 - The Journey Towards Maturity 00:31:17 - 00:34:44 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  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 on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre make an important announcement for the podcast before diving into a deep conversation about integrity — what it means to live as an integrated, authentic human person in a fragmented world. Together they explore how integrity is more than simply “being honest.” It is about the wholeness of the human person: when our beliefs, desires, actions, and convictions are aligned with truth and goodness. The conversation touches on the pressures of social media, dating culture, workplace environments, and the hidden interior cost of living disconnected from who God created us to be.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:02:36 - Introduction and Announcement 00:02:37 - 00:06:53 - Understanding Integrity 00:06:54 - 00:10:53 - Integrity in the Online World 00:10:54 - 00:12:52 - Integrity in the Workplace 00:12:53 - 00:18:36 - Integrity in the Dating 00:18:37 - 00:22:03 - Embracing Imperfections in Relationship 00:22:04 - 00:32:22 - The Impact of Integrity on the Interior Life 00:32:23 - 00:37:40 - Restoring Integrity: The Path to Wholeness 00:37:41 - 00:40:30 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  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 on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

What are charisms, and how do we discern the spiritual gifts God has given us? In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre explore the purpose of charisms — gifts given by God not for personal status or self-promotion, but for the service and upbuilding of the Church.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:03:28 - Understanding Charisms: Definition and Purpose 00:03:29 - 00:08:25 - The Role of Charisms on Community Service 00:08:26 - 00:10:46 - Valuing Charisms in Parish Life 00:10:47 - 00:13:26 - The Essence and Charisms of Love 00:13:27 - 00:16:12 - Nurturing Gifts and The Role of Clergy 00:16:13 - 00:19:16 - The Importance of Encouragement and Community 00:19:17 - 00:25:00 - Discerning Charisms and Personal Growth 00:25:01 - 00:28:10 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  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 on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre unpack and dive deep into what evangelisation actually is ...and what it is not. They discuss what is the role of the laity, what it is to be an authentic witness to the Truth and how true evangelisation is done with individual catered encounters. Plus, they cover the grand question whether evangelisation is simply about debating people online, convincing others intellectually, or “winning” arguments? Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:03:31 - Understanding Evangelisation 00:03:32 - 00:09:12 - The Role of Encounter in Faith 00:09:13 - 00:14:34 - Personal Testimony and Its Impact 00:14:35 - 00:22:28 - Cultural Context of Evangelisation 00:22:29 - 00:29:40 - The Responsibility of Evangelisation 00:29:41 - 00:32:05 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  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 on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

In this final part of the book study on ‘A Grief Observed’, Stina and Padre reflect on the closing chapter of the book and the reality that grief is not something we “get over,” but something we learn to carry. Together they unpack the changing nature of grief, the dangers of reducing grief to neat “stages,” the Christian hope of eternal life, and what it means to entrust those we love back into the hands of God.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:02:36 -  Introduction to Grief and C.S. Lewis 00:02:37 - 00:05:25 -  Understanding the Nature of Grief 00:05:26 - 00:08:21 -  The Evolution of Grief 00:08:22 - 00:11:29 -  Grief as a Non-Linear Experience 00:11:30 - 00:16:10 -  The Role of Memory and Presence in Grief 00:16:11 - 00:21:48 - Integrating Grief into Life 00:21:49 - 00:24:57 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  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 on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

In Part 2 of their book study on A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis, Stina and Padre explore how grief reshapes memory, identity, and our experience of love. This episode dives into the tension between remembering someone truthfully versus idealising them, and how grief impacts not just our emotions, but our entire way of being.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:04:28 - The Importance of Authentic Memory 00:04:29 - 00:08:42 - The Challenge of Grief on Faith 00:08:43 - 00:18:00 - The Importance of Communication in Grief 00:18:01 - 00:24:29 - Vulnerability and Authenticity in Grief 00:24:30 - 00:27:13 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  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 on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

In this deeply human and honest episode, Stina and Padre begin their three-part book study on A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis. Together, they explore the raw and complex reality of grief—not as a neat concept, but as a lived, often overwhelming experience. From the disruption of our very way of being in the world to the inadequacy of words like “sadness,” this episode opens up what grief truly feels like, how it unfolds, and how we can better accompany others through it—with presence, not platitudes.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:01:28 - Introduction to Grief Observed 00:01:29 - 00:07:12 - Understanding Grief: A Personal Journey 00:07:13 - 00:13:04 - The Individual Nature of Grief 00:13:05 - 00:18:41 - The Role of Presence in Grief Support 00:18:42 - 00:22:25 - Navigating Grief: The Role of Community 00:22:26 - 00:27:32 - Understanding the Waves of Grief 00:27:33 - 00:33:02 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  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 on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

Why does living the Christian life feel so uncomfortable—and even polarising—in today’s culture? In this episode, Stina and Padre explore the growing tension between a world that prioritises comfort, personal truth, and self-definition, and a faith that calls us to objective truth, transformation, and holiness. They unpack why Christianity can feel confronting, how to respond to cultural polarisation with both truth and charity, and why discomfort might actually be a sign of growth—not something to avoid.   Chapters: 00:00:00 - 00:07:01 - Comfort vs. Conviction in Christianity 00:07:02 - 00:11:46 - The Dichotomy of Uniqueness and Uniformity 00:11:47 - 00:19:35 - The Nature of Truth and Relativism 00:19:36 - 00:23:27 - Navigating Cultural Polarization 00:23:28 - 00:33:43 - Expecting Opposition in Faith 00:33:44 - 00:35:18 - Reflections on Grief and Community 00:35:19 - 00:40:04 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  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 on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

What’s the difference between giving up and surrendering—and why does it matter for our spiritual life? In this episode, Stina and Padre unpack a subtle but powerful distinction that shapes how we respond to suffering, relationships, and unanswered prayers.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:02:56 - Understanding Surrender vs. Giving Up 00:02:57 - 00:05:12 - The Role of Trust in Surrender 00:05:13 - 00:10:05 - Desires and Surrender 00:10:06 - 00:12:29 - Biblical Perspectives on Surrender 00:12:30 - 00:14:50 - Hope vs. Hopelessness 00:14:51 - 00:18:54 - The Journey of Letting Go 00:18:55 - 00:21:04 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/ 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 on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullnesspodcast AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

Scripture tells us both to stand firm and to flee from temptation—but how do we know which to do and when? In this episode, Stina and Padre unpack one of the most practical questions in the spiritual life: how to respond to temptation, especially in areas of doubt and purity. They explore why fleeing is often the wisest response, how to discern the movements of the heart, and how self-knowledge and grace shape our ability to stand and fight.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:04:27 - Understanding Doubt and Purity 00:04:28 - 00:11:59 - Discernment in Spiritual Life 00:12:00 - 00:17:41 - Goals vs. Boundaries in Relationships 00:17:42 - 00:20:08 - Understanding Shame and Vulnerability 00:20:09 - 00:23:09 - Healing Through Connection and Love 00:23:10 - 00:29:32 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  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 on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

If God is good and loving, why does temptation exist? And does He send it? In this episode, Stina and Padre unpack one of the most misunderstood aspects of the Christian life—temptation. Together, they explore the difference between God’s will and what He permits, the true sources of temptation, and how freedom, weakness, and grace all play a role in our spiritual growth. This episode brings clarity to the tension between suffering, sin, and redemption, helping listeners understand how God works even through our struggles to draw us closer to Him.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:04:25 - Understanding Temptation: Divine Will vs. Human Freedom 00:04:26 - 00:10:03 - Trials vs. Temptations: The Divine Perspective 00:10:04 - 00:12:51 - The Ripple Effect of Sin: Individual vs. Community 00:12:52 - 00:15:58 - Navigating Temptation: Learning from Our Struggles 00:15:59 - 00:26:48 - Mindfulness and Awareness of Feelings 00:26:49 - 00:29:29 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  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 on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

As the Church enters the most sacred days of the liturgical year, Stina and Padre reflect on the meaning of the Triduum and how Christians can approach it with intentional hearts. Beginning with Holy Thursday and moving through Good Friday to Holy Saturday, they explore three spiritual postures that help us walk closely with Christ: receptivity, compassion, and waiting. This episode invites listeners to enter the mystery of Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection not as distant observers, but as participants united with Him.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:01:29 - Introduction to the Paschal Triduum 00:01:30 - 00:03:54 - The Significance of Holy Week 00:03:55 - 00:09:44 - Holy Thursday: The Posture of Receiving 00:09:45 - 00:20:33 - Good Friday: Embracing Compassion 00:20:34 - 00:22:53 - The Essence of Waiting on Holy Saturday 00:22:54 - 00:25:13 - Grief and Hope in Christian Faith 00:25:14 - 00:32:09 - The Challenge of Engaging in Stillness 00:32:10 - 00:36:26 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  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 on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

In the first episode of the new season, Stina and Padre reflect on one of the most powerful moments in salvation history: Mary’s “yes” at the Annunciation. After catching up on what’s been happening during the break—from parish missions to formation programs—they explore what makes Mary’s response so extraordinary. Was she truly free to say no? What does her response teach us about grace, freedom, and trusting God’s call in our own lives? This episode invites listeners to rediscover the beauty of Mary’s fiat and the courage it takes to say “yes” to God.   00:00:00 - 00:01:02 - Introduction and Welcoming Season 9 00:01:03 - 00:04:19 - Reflections on Rome and Personal Experiences 00:04:20 - 00:09:04 - Understanding Annunciation 00:09:05 - 00:11:41 - Mary’s Role in Redemption 00:11:42 - 00:16:02 - The Nature of Mary’s Freedom 00:16:03 - 00:17:40 - Theological Perspectives on Freedom and Cooperation 00:17:41 - 00:18:33 - Reflection of Friendship 00:18:34 - 00:22:11 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  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 on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

In this final and special Christmas episode, Fr Sean Byrnes and Stina speak about all things Christmas, including when carols should be sung, the significance of the date of Christmas - whether it is pagan or Christian feast - plus managing Christmas stress and their Christmas traditions   00:00:00 - 00:01:45 - Introduction 00:01:46 - 00:04:50 - The Significance of Christmas Carols 00:04:51 - 00:10:51 - Understanding the Date of Christmas 00:10:52 - 00:16:53 - The Anticipation of Christmas vs the Day itself 00:16:54 - 00:22:48 - Managing of Christmas Stress and Expectations 00:22:49 - 00:27:50 - Christian Traditions and Their Evolution 00:27:51 - 00:32:22 - Prayer and Episode Conclusion   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  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 on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry