how do you distinguish between different types

Why does fear lead us into sin?

Break 1

Ashley

John

Break 2

Emily

Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Fear
(3:49) how do you distinguish between different types of fears?
(11:22) Why does fear lead us into sin?

(20:55) Break 1
Matthew - fear stands four: false evidence appearing real counter that with : face everything and recover
(25:11) Ashley -I have a fear of death and then everything is crashing down on me
(33:41) John - How can you deal with other peoples fear when they seems irrational?
Jerry - diagnosed with brain tumor- turned it to god- and god took care of it- faced death and that fear

(38:39) Break 2
Julio - The woman who is going through some mental fears. I am going through a rough patch in life with fear. It has been several months and I can't seem to shake it. I have been going to Mass and the Sacraments which helps me a lot. Now I am not feeling worthy to get to heaven. What should I do?
(42:31) Emily - fear associated with childbirth
(44:45) John - fear of life- afraid that I am not using my life well and God doesn't seem to answer my prayer

Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Fear
<ul>
<li>(3:49) how do you distinguish between different types of fears?</li>
<li>(11:22) Why does fear lead us into sin?</li>
</ul>
(20:55) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Matthew - fear stands four: false evidence appearing real counter that with : face everything and recover</li>
<li>(25:11) Ashley -I have a fear of death and then everything is crashing down on me</li>
<li>(33:41) John - How can you deal with other peoples fear when they seems irrational?</li>
<li>Jerry - diagnosed with brain tumor- turned it to god- and god took care of it- faced death and that fear</li>
</ul>
(38:39) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Julio - The woman who is going through some mental fears. I am going through a rough patch in life with fear. It has been several months and I can't seem to shake it. I have been going to Mass and the Sacraments which helps me a lot. Now I am not feeling worthy to get to heaven. What should I do?</li>
<li>(42:31) Emily - fear associated with childbirth</li>
<li>(44:45) John - fear of life- afraid that I am not using my life well and God doesn't seem to answer my prayer</li>
</ul>

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Conquering Fear - The Inner Life - October 24, 2025

Richard

Craig

Connie

Norma

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Protecting the Unborn
What is the Church’s teaching on the sanctity of life?
What is at the core of the reason people get abortion?

(18:34) Break 1
Teresa - I just wanted to say that I'm trying to start a walking with moms with need at my parish in Ohio, so we can do what Father was talking about. Help through pregnancy centers and walk with them on their journey before the baby is born and after.
(23:23) Richard - I lead a 40 days for life campaign in the Midwest. Prayer is most important, but we're also dealing with Satan in this evil. I think it needs to be approached from that reality.
(28:00) Craig - We just have celebrated Christmas, but it's not the first and biggest feast we should be celebrating. We should be celebrating the incarnation and then the resurrection. It all begins at conception. That's when God became present on Earth.
Jane - I belong a group called Holy Innocents. We raise funds for various pro-life organizations. Just wanted to talk about that.

(38:05) Break 2
(39:59) Connie - I'm in OCIA and joining the church in a couple months. Something that slowed me down was encountering those who claim to be Catholic, but support abortion. What do you say to 'pro-choice Catholics?'
(43:53)  Norma - I am a counselor at a pregnancy center. Want to say thanks for all who can help those centers.
How can we speak about protecting the unborn with truth and compassion?

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss&nbsp;Protecting the Unborn
<ul>
<li>What is the Church&rsquo;s teaching on the sanctity of life?</li>
<li>What is at the core of the reason people get abortion?</li>
</ul>
(18:34) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Teresa - I just wanted to say that I'm trying to start a walking with moms with need at my parish in Ohio, so we can do what Father was talking about. Help through pregnancy centers and walk with them on their journey before the baby is born and after.</li>
<li>(23:23) Richard - I lead a 40 days for life campaign in the Midwest. Prayer is most important, but we're also dealing with Satan in this evil. I think it needs to be approached from that reality.</li>
<li>(28:00) Craig - We just have celebrated Christmas, but it's not the first and biggest feast we should be celebrating. We should be celebrating the incarnation and then the resurrection. It all begins at conception. That's when God became present on Earth.</li>
<li>Jane - I belong a group called Holy Innocents. We raise funds for various pro-life organizations. Just wanted to talk about that.</li>
</ul>
(38:05) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(39:59) Connie - I'm in OCIA and joining the church in a couple months. Something that slowed me down was encountering those who claim to be Catholic, but support abortion. What do you say to 'pro-choice Catholics?'</li>
<li>(43:53) &nbsp;Norma - I am a counselor at a pregnancy center. Want to say thanks for all who can help those centers.</li>
<li>How can we speak about protecting the unborn with truth and compassion?</li>
</ul>

Protecting the Unborn - The Inner Life - January 22, 2026

Is pornography a private sin?

Mike

How is AI used for pornography harmful to peop

Norman

Raquel

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Overcoming Pornography
What is Pornography?
What is integrity restored?
(14:31) Is pornography a private sin?
(20:01) Mike - I'm a porn addict. I've been able to find sobriety from counseling and 12 steps. Want to give a word of encouragement to those struggling.

(23:11) Break 1
How does pornography play a role in the abortion issue?
(29:41) How is AI used for pornography harmful to people?
(34:58) Norman - When you see a woman come into church and try to battle with thoughts. It's a sin and you have to watch out. It can be a distraction.

(39:59) Break 2
(41:09) Raquel - 17-year-old son. Struggling with this issue. It could be a same sex issue as well. Not knowing what to do.
What can people do who struggle with pornography?

Resources:
Integrity Restored

https://integrityrestored.com/

Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss&nbsp;Overcoming Pornography
<ul>
<li>What is Pornography?</li>
<li>What is integrity restored?</li>
<li>(14:31) Is pornography a private sin?</li>
<li>(20:01) Mike - I'm a porn addict. I've been able to find sobriety from counseling and 12 steps. Want to give a word of encouragement to those struggling.</li>
</ul>
(23:11) Break 1
<ul>
<li>How does pornography play a role in the abortion issue?</li>
<li>(29:41) How is AI used for pornography harmful to people?</li>
<li>(34:58) Norman - When you see a woman come into church and try to battle with thoughts. It's a sin and you have to watch out. It can be a distraction.</li>
</ul>
(39:59) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(41:09) Raquel - 17-year-old son. Struggling with this issue. It could be a same sex issue as well. Not knowing what to do.</li>
<li>What can people do who struggle with pornography?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Integrity Restored
<ul>
<li><a href="https://integrityrestored.com/">https://integrityrestored.com/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Overcoming Pornography - The Inner Life - January 21, 2026

What does liturgy mean?

Alex

Email about who put together the Mass as we no

Patrick

Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discuss the Beauty of the Liturgy
(4:58) What does liturgy mean?
How is the liturgy primarily an act of God?
What is worship?
(13:55) Alex - People responding verbally during the Mass. Sometimes they respond loudly and other times softly. Is there anything official on this?

(21:29) Break 1
Natalia - How verifiable is it (the liturgy) that it hasn't changed from the original? Even going back to the Old Testament (translations).
(27:06) Email about who put together the Mass as we now celebrate it?
(31:11) Patrick - New pastor that refuses to continue with the use of incense during Mass. How can I speak to him about this?
Henry - Our new priest, during the peace offering goes into the Lamb of God and doesn't allow for the sign of peace. Wanted your opinion/more info on this.

(39:06) Break 2
Can you use incense during the liturgy of the hours at home?
(45:15) Jim - The liturgy and how it's celebrated. Sometimes it seems so far off the rubrics. What is the right response for me internally in that situation? Do I offer it up?

Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discuss&nbsp;the Beauty of the Liturgy
<ul>
<li>(4:58) What does liturgy mean?</li>
<li>How is the liturgy primarily an act of God?</li>
<li>What is worship?</li>
<li>(13:55) Alex - People responding verbally during the Mass. Sometimes they respond loudly and other times softly. Is there anything official on this?</li>
</ul>
(21:29) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Natalia - How verifiable is it (the liturgy) that it hasn't changed from the original? Even going back to the Old Testament (translations).</li>
<li>(27:06) Email about who put together the Mass as we now celebrate it?</li>
<li>(31:11) Patrick - New pastor that refuses to continue with the use of incense during Mass. How can I speak to him about this?</li>
<li>Henry - Our new priest, during the peace offering goes into the Lamb of God and doesn't allow for the sign of peace. Wanted your opinion/more info on this.</li>
</ul>
(39:06) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Can you use incense during the liturgy of the hours at home?</li>
<li>(45:15) Jim - The liturgy and how it's celebrated. Sometimes it seems so far off the rubrics. What is the right response for me internally in that situation? Do I offer it up?</li>
</ul>

Conquering Fear - The Inner Life - October 24, 2025

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