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Vibrant Light Catholic Podcast
by Alicia
Uplifting, faith based commentary on life, family and current events.
Episodes
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From The Stonewall Riots to Modern “Pride”
What are the roots of the modern “pride” movement? Does it really support those it claims to represent?
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Canadian Euthanasia and Facing Mixed Company this Summer
Canada dehumanizing their most vulnerable via euthanasia. Also, facing cultural hot topics at summer gatherings. https://apnews.com/article/covid-science-health-toronto-7c631558a457188d2bd2b5cfd360a867
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Our Bodies as Holy Vessels
Consumer culture thrives off of the negative thoughts we have about our appearance. Today I discuss how we can quickly refocus our thoughts about our bodies to be more aligned with God.
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Who do we want to be?
Pope Francis calls on us to live active lives, but what does that look like? Kids are constantly asked what they want to be when they grow up, when we should be asking WHO they want to be. What kind of lives do we all want to live and are we doing what we need to do to get us where we want to be?
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Don’t Take the Bait
Was the FBI going after Catholics? Examining recent media stories and our reactions to them.
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The Fallout of Victimhood
What do I mean by the culture of victimhood and the victimhood mentality? What impact do those attitudes have on us as Catholics and how can we respond?
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To Be Continued
Today I talk about why I scrapped the episode I had planned for today and what I will be discussing in upcoming episodes.
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What should higher education look like?
Is higher education worth it? Should we go to college right after high school? Is full time, in person learning the best way to learn?
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Forgiveness
What forgiveness is, what it isn’t, and why we can’t ignore one of the most fundamental callings of Christian life.
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Real Environmentalism
Today I discuss the importance of expanding conversations about environmentalism beyond climate change, so-called “green energy”.
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How is Your Data Being Used?
A group of wealthy Catholics spent millions on data to “out” priests they suspected of immoral behavior. What are the implications for the rest of us?https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/catholic-group-spent-millions-on-app-data-that-tracked-gay-priests/ar-AA18pzgX
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Spiritual Self Protection
Allowing ourselves space when faced with spiritual attack. Also, the impact of ending COVID benefits on vulnerable populations.
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Mistrust, Materialism and Power
In his recent Angelus address Pope Francis discussed the three main ways the devil tries to tempt us, all of which are actively being played out in society today.
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Reframing the Trans Debate
How we can reframe the debate surrounding trans inclusion in schools to protect all children.
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When Politics Replaces Religion
We live in a culture with a vocal minority has replaced religion with politics. How we can respond and why I’m hopeful.
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Response to the “He Gets Us” Super Bowl ads
In the special episode, I respond to an opinion piece written about the “He Gets Us” ads featured during the Super Bowl.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives have become the norm in most modern workplaces. Today I discuss why these initiatives often have the exact opposite result of what they claim to achieve, and what we can do about it.
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Education is More than Schooling
The Church calls on us to be the primary educators of our children yet we live in a culture that expects the schools to do it all. https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decl_19651028_gravissimum-educationis_en.html
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Avoiding and Responding to Gaslighting
“Gaslighting” has become a popular term in our culture. Today I discuss what it is and how to prevent it from happening to us and avoid doing it to others.
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Truth
Some people want to redefine truth. How we can respond to a culture of relativism.
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Cancel Culture and Trendy Outrage
Today I discuss a recent quote by pop artist Lizzo, presenting the idea of culture cancel culture as appropriation and the problems with the trend towards idealizing the victim mentality.
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Addressing Homelessness
Today I discuss the current state of homelessness, how it’s discussed and possible approaches towards improving the current situation.
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In Defense of “Prepping”
Prepping is a controversial topic. Today I discuss the ways in which most people are already prepping, and reasonable ways that we can all prepare.
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Jane Fonda & The Problem of Secular Christmas
I give my thoughts on Jane Fonda’s recent comments connecting climate change to a host of societal ills. Also, how the secularization of Christmas creates undue hardship.
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Facing Anti Semitism
There is a growing wave of anti-semitism. Today I’ll examine some current examples as well as why and how we should respond.
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Facing Religious Intolerance
How do we respond to the popular anti-Christian narratives in a way that is compassionate and productive?
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Greed is Theft
From the FTX meltdown to the tight housing market it is becoming clear that greed is theft.
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Managing Encounters with Exploitative Books and Media
What happens when an explicit book is exposed in a local public school? Why is it there? What are the justifications for this material? Why I have not lost hope and how we can manage these encroaching influences in our own homes. Resource:...
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Remembering Gratitude
Why it’s important to be grateful in a culture that celebrates victimhood.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Uplifting, faith based commentary on life, family and current events.
HOSTED BY
Alicia
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Uplifting, faith based commentary on life, family and current events.
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Vibrant Light Catholic Podcast is created and hosted by Alicia.
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