Bonus Roundtable: On Discernment: Three Approaches | Desert Fathers in a Year

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Bonus Roundtable Discussion - On Discernment: Three Approaches

Join us for a special bonus roundtable discussion in Desert Fathers in a Year with host Jamie Baxter from Exodus 90, alongside Adam, Doyle, and Jared. In this episode, we dive into Abba Anthony’s profound teaching on the three bodily movements related to lust: natural, fueled by overindulgence, and demonic. The panel unpacks the Desert Fathers’ timeless wisdom, exploring how these distinctions reveal the battle for chastity, the role of technology in amplifying temptation, and the power of discernment in fatherhood and faith. Discover practical ways to guard your environment and live virtuously.

Key Topics Covered:

• Abba Anthony’s three bodily movements: natural, overindulgence-driven, and demonic
• The psychological and spiritual insights of the Desert Fathers on human sexuality
• How demons exploit disordered desires to break communion and fruitfulness
• The role of fasting and asceticism in combating addiction, backed by modern science
• Practical discernment for fathers to guide sons toward virtuous manhood
• Overcoming modern temptations by guarding your environment and media consumption

Why Listen?

This dynamic discussion offers deep insights into battling lust and living freely in Christ, perfect for men and women seeking spiritual growth, practical faith, or guidance from the Desert Fathers. Learn how to apply Anthony’s wisdom to modern challenges like technology and fatherhood.

Announcements:

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