Don't Be Afraid of Confession (The Drew Mariani Show)

If you’ve ever thought, “Man, I really should go to confession…” and then promptly decided to clean your fridge instead, this episode of The Drew Mariani Show is 100% for you.   This time, Drew sits down with Bishop Donald Hying (yep, the Bishop of Madison, WI 🧀✝️) to talk about why Confession isn’t scary and why it’s actually one of the most healing, freeing, and life-changing things you could ever do.   You can listen to the whole hour of conversation here, where they also talked about evangelization, hope, the Eucharist, and so much more.      🔥 What You Should Know:   Confession is the ultimate spiritual detox.   Bishop Hying reminds us that on Easter night, the first thing Jesus does is give the apostles the power to forgive sins. That’s how much He wanted this gift for you.   You’re confessing to Jesus.   Through the priest, Jesus is the one receiving your heart. The priest is just the instrument (and he’s not there to yell at you).   Think you’ve been away too long? Think again.   Drew shares the story of his cousin: a total party animal who hadn’t been to confession in 30 years. He went, opened his heart, and had a massive conversion.      Worried you keep confessing the same sins? That’s normal.   Bishop Hying says: “It means you’re not doing new sins!” Really, healing is a process. Keep showing up, and sin’s grip gets weaker every time.   Priests will never share your sins.   Like, ever. The Seal of Confession is so serious that priests have gone to prison or even died rather than break it. Your secret? Safe forever     Bishop’s Bold Challenge    He throws out a 12-month spiritual experiment:   ✅ Go to confession once a month for a year. ✅ At the end, ask yourself: • Am I holier? • Am I happier? • Am I freer from my bad habits?   (The answer will be YES 🙏)   Jesus is waiting. Not with a wagging finger, but with open arms, a gentle smile, and the grace to completely transform you. Just show up and be honest.   So… maybe this is your nudge to find a confessional this week? 😉   Hit up the Relevant Radio app where there's a Confession Helper. You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain. 💖     The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It’s free and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.