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Phyllis

Break 1

Butch

Idolatry in relationships?

Break 2

What is the difference between Addiction and I

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Father John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Modern Idols
What is an idol?
(6:41) How can we identify we are placing out trust in something other than God?
How is materialism one of the greatest idols against God.
(15:09) Phyllis - I'm battling modern idols right now. Feeling secure when I don't have enough funds in my account. Money. Found myself not trusting God.
Patty - For years I've been considering spending a lot of time with sacramental. I love them because they have Mother Mary and Jesus. Talked to a religious sister about it. Wondering if I'm committing idolatry.

(22:04) Break 2
Are there other passages that talk about idolatry
(26:12) Butch - Is playing things like board games with family members an idol if it's done excessively...like every night? Could that be considered an idol?
Janet - Coming to realization after 30 years of marriage that I think I idolize the outcome of my children's lives. I'm watching some ugly journeys. Is that a form of idolatry?
(33:28) Idolatry in relationships?

(37:16) Break 2
How do you talk with family who are committing idolatry?
(42:40) What is the difference between Addiction and Idolatry
How can we put God in the center of our lives?

Resources:
Strange Gods

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Check out this encore show from March 28, 2025
Father John LoCoco&nbsp;joins Patrick to discuss Modern Idols
<ul>
<li>What is an idol?</li>
<li>(6:41) How can we identify we are placing out trust in something other than God?</li>
<li>How is materialism one of the greatest idols against God.</li>
<li>(15:09) Phyllis - I'm battling modern idols right now. Feeling secure when I don't have enough funds in my account. Money. Found myself not trusting God.</li>
<li>Patty - For years I've been considering spending a lot of time with sacramental. I love them because they have Mother Mary and Jesus. Talked to a religious sister about it. Wondering if I'm committing idolatry.</li>
</ul>
(22:04) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Are there other passages that talk about idolatry</li>
<li>(26:12) Butch - Is playing things like board games with family members an idol if it's done excessively...like every night? Could that be considered an idol?</li>
<li>Janet - Coming to realization after 30 years of marriage that I think I idolize the outcome of my children's lives. I'm watching some ugly journeys. Is that a form of idolatry?</li>
<li>(33:28) Idolatry in relationships?</li>
</ul>
(37:16) Break 2
<ul>
<li>How do you talk with family who are committing idolatry?</li>
<li>(42:40) What is the difference between Addiction and Idolatry</li>
<li>How can we put God in the center of our lives?</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Strange Gods
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/strange-gods">https://www.avemariapress.com/products/strange-gods</a><a href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/strange-gods"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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The Inner Life® with Patrick Conley is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest or religious sister joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.

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