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EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 40 MIN

#89: Responding to Darkness: Embracing Communications, Problem Solving & Love To Overcome Hate

from Upon This Rock · host Father Don Farnan

Lane Lucas joins Father Don to discuss the fallout from a recent blog and podcast that encouraged people to love in imitation of Christ when their instinct directs them toward hate in political exchanges. Rather than ceasing dialogue about controversial topics, they agree that the church needs to encourage discussion while discerning the will of God. And when conversation enters the realm of disagreement or debate, we should do our best not to shut down but employ problem-solving skills and invite wisdom from the Holy Spirit to lead us. Though it is difficult to disagree, we can all agree that God directs us toward love. Let that be our guiding light.Follow Father Don:Website: farnanspiritualitycenter.comBlog: fatherdonfarnan.comSt. Francis Xavier Parish #farnanspiritualitycenter#fatherdonfarnan#uponthisrockpodcastLike this podcast? Please consider donating. Your gift (in any amount) will help us continue this show, reach our mission, and lift the Farnan Spirituality Center into a future filled with hope, progress, and success. All contributions are secure and tax-deductible. 

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Lane Lucas joins Father Don to discuss the fallout from a recent blog and podcast that encouraged people to love in imitation of Christ when their instinct directs them toward hate in political exchanges. Rather than ceasing dialogue about controversial topics, they agree that the church needs to encourage discussion while discerning the will of God. And when conversation enters the realm of disagreement or debate, we should do our best not to shut down but employ problem-solving skills...

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