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True Wealth

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True Wealth, with hosts Dave Basconi and Maria Smith, is a spiritual show about real life living.

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  1. Episode 77: True Wealth Finale: Justice & Mercy (October 19, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, the series finale, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith discuss God's Justice and Mercy. Dave describes mercy as God's dome covering us and sheltering us. If we leave God's mercy and depart from the dome we then encounter God's justice. Link to an...

  2. Episode 76: Blessed Carlo Acutis = Millennial Sanctity! (October 12, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith discuss the recent beatification (October 10, 2020) of Blessed Carlo Acutis who died in 2006 at the age of 15. Blessed Carlo had a profound love for Our Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and before he died he set up a...

  3. Episode 75: The Gaze of God (October 5, 2020)

    Could you stand the Gaze of God peering into the depths of your soul? It is what will happen to each one of us at the moment of our death. For Father Kevin, a priest in a southeastern Connecticut parish, this encounter with God - some call it an "illumination of conscience" - happened during his...

  4. Episode 74: Are You Envious? (September 28, 2020)

    In the Gospel reading of Sunday, September 20th, a landowner pays a day's wages to all his hired workers, the same wage to those who worked all day and to those who worked but briefly towards the end. Is this fair? Dave Basconi brings out a great point that this landowner pays everyone a day's…

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  5. Episode 73: The Natural and the Spiritual (September 21, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith present on growth in holiness. To grow in holiness is a two-step process: first the natural or physical and then the spiritual or supernatural. Saint Paul tells us, in 1 Cor 15:46, "But it is not the spiritual which...

  6. Episode 72: Explaining the Mass - Part II: From Earth to Heaven (September 14, 2020)

    The Liturgy of the Eucharist comes after the Liturgy of the Word. During the Eucharist time collapses - we are there, at the foot of the Cross! In the video (link below) Father says that after we receive Communion and go back to our seat this is the moment we can obtain anything we ask for in...

  7. Episode 71: Explaining the Mass - Part I (August 31, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith ask if you were asked to define what the Mass is in one sentence what would you say? Dave says, "The Mass is a mission to take us from a state of sin to a state of grace." Maria says, "The Mass is both the...

  8. Episode 70: Acedia: Can You Be Both Industrious and Slothful? (August 24, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith speak on Acedia, also known as Sloth, one of the seven deadly sins. They also go off on tangents and so their beginning conversation centers quite a bit on painting. More house painters are men but more women enjoy...

  9. Episode 69: Can Man Rule Himself? (August 17, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith present on the question: Can man rule mankind? Can a human being, utilizing only his own human nature, rule society with justice and wisdom? (August 17, 2020)

  10. Episode 68: The Truth Hits a Nerve (August 10, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith touch upon various topics: Gratitude and appreciation, sacrifice, the problem of evil, conquering fear through love, pleasure vs happiness and joy, love as the right response to people, and the truth as a source of...

  11. Episode 67: Evil, Love, Anger & Fear (August 3, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith present on the question of theodicy. If there is a deity, a god, and if that deity is "good" why is there evil? Is the "god" not good enough or strong enough? A weak god... There is a God, He is All-Good and...

  12. Episode 66: Intimate Connections: Cross & New Life (July 27, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Baconi and Maria Smith talk about an intimate connection between the crosses in our lives and "new life." Intimate connections - relationships - is what the human person is created for, intimacy is the very essence of man and woman.…

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  13. Episode 65: Totalitarianism & Real Life Encounter with Jesus (July 20, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith take on two seemingly contrasting topics but somehow tie them together:) 1. A totalitarian government inflicts pain on the people to get them to "believe" in its principles. However, Jesus took the pain upon himself...

  14. Episode 64: Forgiveness (July 13, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith present that forgiveness is not optional, it's a requirement: "Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us." Forgiveness is a process, not a one time event. Forgiveness requires one person,...

  15. Episode 63: Golden Rule, Silver Rule, Platinum Rule (July 6, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith discuss the book "Ten Universal Principles: A Brief Philosophy of the Life Issues," by Father Robert J. Spitzer in which he gives us the Silver Rule - the precursor to the Golden Rule: "Do not do unto others what…

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  16. Episode 62: Going Fast, Going Far (June 29, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith discuss this maxim: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." (June 29, 2020)

  17. Episode 61: What's the difference between being good and being holy? (June 22, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith ask, "What do people mean by saying they are a 'good person?' They think it means 'I haven’t killed anyone.' They think it’s a statement of a bare minimum of human decency, a vague moral standard by which people...

  18. Episode 60: Disorder of the Heart & the Blessed Trinity (June 8, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith discuss disorder as starting in the heart; the disorder we see in society is only the symptom, the outward expression. The heart is its source. (June 8, 2020) THE BLESSED TRINITY: The Father creates, The Son…

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  19. Episode 59: Holy Spirit, the Hidden God (June 1, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith talk about how without the Holy Spirit, there would be no Incarnation and no Church. (June 1, 2020)

  20. Episode 58: Hope in a Pandemic (May 18, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith explain that supernatural hope can only come from God. With hope life becomes more joyful and more exciting. Faith is belief which matures into trust; hope is trust which matures into confidence. Supernatural faith...

  21. Episode 57: How Many Mothers Do You Have? (May 11, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith talk about as Catholics we each have been given a birth mother, a godmother, and also our beautiful Heavenly Mother, AND Holy Mother Church, too! Adopted children have an additional Mama offering guidance and…

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  22. Episode 56: Love One Another (May 4, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith explain that Jesus told us to love one another, but that doesn't mean we will always like one another. What is true love? It's wanting the best for the other, it's not enabling them. (May 4, 2020)

  23. Episode 55: God's Gift to Us (April 27, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith talk about government assistance in light of coronavirus. They offer quotes from the Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father by Donald H. Calloway. "Our Lord’s ability to create far exceeds...

  24. Episode 54: Pandemic Conversation (April 20, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith What is the worst thing about this pandemic for you? Have you found any good you never noticed before? Is there light at the end of the pandemic tunnel? What is true peace? (April 20, 2020)

  25. Episode 53: Easter Week & Divine Mercy Sunday (April 13, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith discuss what the Apostles were thinking and doing on Holy Saturday. How were they on Easter Monday? What a difference from Saturday to Monday! On Saturday they were devastated. On Monday filled with joy. Divine…

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  26. Episode 52: Why Suffering? (April 6, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith talk about Suffering: a topic very relevant to the current global pandemic and to Holy Week. Some thoughts: Faith & Reason converge: Suffering is necessary, suffering leads to a good. "If there were a better way…

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  27. Episode 51: Spiritual but not Religious? Spirit Soul & Body (March 30, 2020)

    Body --> Soul --> Spirit --> God The body is the material part. The soul is the will & intellect, given at conception, and separates from the body at natural death. The spirit is the liaison between God and us. Spirit is prayer, when we talk to God, and intuition, God speaking to us. 1 Thess 5:13...

  28. Episode 50: Spiritual Pandemic (March 23, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith ask: Is God using this worldwide health crisis to expose and heal our spiritual health? (March 23, 2020)

  29. Episode 49: Pandemic & Panic (March 16, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith explain that for the believer living through a pandemic is not that much different. We are called to place our trust in God at all times, in peace and in strife. God had everything under control. This is a great…

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  30. Episode 48: Personal Misery & Collective Misery (March 2, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith talk about how Satan's lies are a continual source of misery, both personal and collective. (March 2, 2020)

  31. Episode 47: Lent: Time of Transformation (February 24, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith talk about how Lent is a time to cultivate a deeper relationship with Our Lord. There are many good videos and talks on Lent. Here's one you may find beneficial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UvXsQgLmPM&t=2018s...

  32. Episode 46: Enter by the Narrow Gate (February 17, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith discuss: What does Our Lord mean by the Narrow Gate? Are our possessions an impediment for getting through this gate? Is learning to suffer well a requirement? (February 17, 2020)

  33. Episode 45: Christopher Hitchens: the Atheist's "Non Serviam" (February 10, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith discuss the debate between William Craig Lane and Christopher Hitchens: Does God Exist? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tYm41hb48o (February 10, 2020)

  34. Episode 44: The Presentation & Saint Blaise (February 3, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith talk about the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord and the Purification of Our Lady (which was Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020). They also talk about the holy martyr Saint Blaise, Kobe Bryant, and all things Faith. (February...

  35. Episode 43: How is Faith a Theological Virtue? (January 27, 2020)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith talk about faith, the true belief in God and His Kingdom, which opens up a whole new dimension of the experience of life. (January 27, 2020)

  36. Episode 42: Faith Makes All Possible, Not Easy (January 20, 2020)

    All we have is from God. Acknowledge your achievements and successes by giving praise to God. "Faith is not knowing what the future holds, but knowing who holds the future." "God who created you without your cooperation, will not save you without your cooperation." (January 20, 2020)

  37. Episode 41: The Narcissist and the Hypocrite - Part II (January 13, 2020)

    Hypocrites, Pharisees, and narcissists think they are always right; they don't want to see and admit their faults/sins; they don't want to apologize - there's no need to, since they're always right and they don't have faults; when they do something wrong someone else is at fault. The "new"…

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  38. Episode 40: New Year's Resolutions Require Strategy (January 6, 2020)

    Never, ever give up. The only way to lose is to give up. Failure isn't losing. Failure can be a great aid to learning and improving. Resolve to make changes to better yourself, to get closer to Our Lord - changes that will last all your life, not a week, month or year. Pray just 10 minutes a day,...

  39. Episode 39: The Narcissist and the Hypocrite - Part I (December 16, 2019)

    There seems to be an epidemic - or even pandemic - of narcissism in the modern world. Countless videos, articles, and books. In fact, here's one with a title that first clued me in:...

  40. Episode 38: Well-Begun is Half-Done (December 9, 2019)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith discuss the idea that "well-begun is half-done," which applies to everything: the spiritual life, marriage, education, etc. (December 9, 2019)

  41. Episode 37: This Journey of Life (December 2, 2019)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith, talk about preparing the final journey to God. "As we plan and prepare for any trip or journey we will be going on, all the more we should plan and prepare for The Journey each and every one of us will one day be...

  42. Episode 36: This World or the Eternal World? (November 25, 2019)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith talk ask a pertinent question: What do you give primacy to - the natural world or the supernatural world? (November 25, 2019)

  43. Episode 35: Don't Manage Decline, Disrupt It! (November 18, 2019)

    Don't just try to manage things in life that are bringing you down, disrupt them! Instead of playing not to lose, play to win! (November 18, 2019)

  44. Episode 34: Technology and Respect for Elders (November 11, 2019)

    We touched on several topics today, including: Relating to other people if you yourself have experienced something similar or if you've spoken to many concerning the same situation; the loss of reality in our culture nowadays. Technology has removed us more and more from person-to-person contact,...

  45. Episode 33: Ungrateful People (November 4, 2019)

    Do everything you can for others without expecting anything in return! Do just the right amount and for the right reason, and you will never be resentful or upset that you are not "appreciated." "Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed...

  46. Episode 32: The Many & the Few (October 28, 2019)

    Those who want to go from a bad life to a good are many. Those who want to go from a good to a holy life are few. (October 28, 2019)

  47. Episode 31: The Argument from Morality (October 21, 2019)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith ask if there is no God what is right and what is wrong? Is stealing wrong? Killing? If so, why? (October 21, 2019)

  48. Episode 30: Can you speak horse? (October 14, 2019)

    Horse owners and lovers have their own jargon, their own language. Catholics also have a way of conversing and discussing that is incomprehensible to outsiders. Can you speak Catholic? (October 14, 2019)

  49. Episode 29: Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7, 2019)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith talk about prayer as us talking to God; intuition is God talking to us. (October 7, 2019)

  50. Episode 28: Spiritual Combat - Can't Sit on the Sidelines! (September 30, 2019)

    In this episode of True Wealth, Catholic evangelists Dave Basconi and Maria Smith discuss the question of which Shepherd do you follow? Who is your General? Christ or the culture? A Catholic "military" classic: The Spiritual Combat by Dom Lorenzo Scupoli....

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