

The Synod, The State of the Church & How to be a Saint (Dr. Ralph Martin) | Ep. 434
17 snips Nov 10, 2023
Matt talks to Ralph Martin, expert on the state of the Church, about recent events, resistance to world culture, ambiguity in Synod documents, the sex abuse scandal, addressing the culture's obsession with sexuality, the authority of sacred scripture, understanding the concept of the world, consistency in the spiritual life, developing a relationship with the Holy Spirit, recognizing the Holy Spirit, addressing concerns with bishops, and sleeping habits.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Recent Events in the Catholic Church
02:34 • 9min
Resistance to World Culture in the Church
11:09 • 11min
Church Doctrine and the Ambiguity of Synod Documents
22:35 • 11min
The Catholic Church's Sex Abuse Scandal and Its Impact
33:15 • 21min
The Importance of Addressing the Culture's Obsession with Sexuality
53:53 • 18min
The Authority of Sacred Scripture
01:11:29 • 18min
Long-form Podcasts, Reading the Doctors, and Understanding the Concept of the World in Scripture
01:29:03 • 2min
Discerning the Influence of the World
01:31:02 • 14min
Consistency and Incremental Progress in the Spiritual Life
01:44:35 • 5min
Developing a Relationship with the Holy Spirit and Overcoming Sexual Impurity
01:49:23 • 3min
Recognizing the Holy Spirit and the Importance of Prayer
01:52:13 • 9min
Addressing Concerns with Bishops and Integrating a Charismatic Heritage
02:01:28 • 10min
Sleeping Habits, Morning Routines, and YouTube Channel Promotion
02:11:51 • 3min