Restore The Glory Podcast

In this episode, Bob and Jake reflect on all of the great conversations that have happened with their guests through the course of the season. They share their favorite insights that they gleaned from their guests and share their own final thoughts on discernment & deliverance. Key Points The Spiritual & Human components of our nature Renouncement of the lies of the enemy The different doorways we create that can allow the enemy to come into our lives Why deliverance ministry matters A review of the 5 Keys Closing thoughts on the discernment of spirits Resources Summary of The Rules for Discernment Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

In this episode, Jake and Bob sit down with Fr. Boniface Hicks, the director of The Institute for Ministry Formation at St Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. They discuss the role that spirituality plays in the healing of trauma and the numerous ways that opportunities for healing reveal themselves. There are several instances in this episode in which the hosts discuss the ways that Father Boniface's advice has led to healing within their own lives. Key Points Ways to distinguish between our own inner voice and God's voice How a soul may find change A discussion about some of the things that may bring about transformation How the formation of our thoughts and feelings are linked How a spiritual director's duty includes helping relationships grow Why spiritual direction is different than counseling Attunement and why it is necessary for healing Resources The Institute for Ministry Formation Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

Jake & Bob are joined by their friends from Unbound Ministry, Neal and Matt Lozano. The conversation takes us through the journey of lifelong faith and how to spot the tactics used by the enemy in attempts to shake our foundations set in Christ. Neal and Matt share experiences from their relationships with Christ and their interpersonal relationships. They also share their system called the 5 Keys to Freedom, that helps to re-aim our sights back to the Father in times of trauma which leads to deeper healing. Key Points Discussion on the tactics used by the enemy & how evil spirits work primarily with deception. Acts of faith, such as renouncement, take away the weight of thoughts brought on by the enemy because of our inherent identity in Christ. Being able to identify the schemes of the devil are an essential part in implementing the 5 Keys to Freedom. The explanation of what it means to obtain deliverance. Working through the 5 Keys help to release you from the bondage in your life and to more fully see how Jesus is at work in you. Discussing how to seek God for revelation instead of blaming God for trauma and how that simple adjustment can contribute a great deal towards healing. The power that resentment has to control someone's life and how to break that connection through forgiveness. Resources Matt and Neal’s Podcast - Open Doors: Conversations with Heart of the Father “Unbound” by Neal Lozano Heart of the Father Website Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

Jake & Bob are joined by Fr. Justin Brady who leads the Office of Healing, Deliverance and Exorcism in the Diocese of Boise and has a long history of connection to our hosts. They continue the conversation on discernment and deliverance that began last week with Fr. Tim Gallagher. Fr. Justin shares insights from his work in deliverance ministry on how we can be brought back into right relationship with God, ourselves and our neighbors.  Key Points Fr. Justin shares his conversion story and how he got involved in his faith and his current work as a priest. Embracing the fullness of Catholicism but uniting the tradition of the faith with movements of the Holy Spirit today through things like the charismatic renewal. Exorcisms are reunifying a person into right relationship with themselves and with God. True Religion is living charity: loving God and our neighbor as ourselves. “God desires your healing” -Fr. Justin The power of combining spiritual work like deliverance prayer with professional counseling. A walk through of healing/deliverance prayer and an idea of how exorcisms work. A lie is a lie that needs to be healed, no matter whether the lie comes from myself or a demon. Resources Previous Episode with Fr. Tim Gallagher Fr. Tim’s book “The Discernment of Spirits” Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

Jake & Bob are joined by Fr. Timothy Gallagher for a discussion on how discernment and healing go hand in hand. Fr. Tim is the author of the incredible book “The Discernment of Spirits” that teaches us how to utilize St. Ignatius’ rules of discernment. He shares the process of discernment while Jake & Bob combine his knowledge with their expertise on healing. The process of healing and discerning God’s will for us work beautifully together. Key Points Discerning what is from the voice of the Holy Spirit and what is from the voice of the evil one. The rules of St. Ignatius are an invitation to hope. “The more healing that can happen on both the physical and psychological levels, the harder the enemy’s task becomes.” -Fr. Tim  The first step in discernment is to notice any movements, thoughts or stirrings of the heart. Identify whether it is from the good spirit or the bad spirit and then take the appropriate action. If it is from the good spirit, take it in and be guided by it. If it is from the enemy, reject it. The discernment process happens repeatedly throughout the healing process. It is continual and helps you know how to move forward. Our parents/guardians are the first representatives of God to us. We may often hear God’s voice as our parent’s voices which can either be positive or negative. If we believe lies about ourselves from our parents, we need to work through those so that we don’t hear those lies coming from God’s voice in our hearts. We need to invite Jesus’ to speak His truth in our hearts. In times of desolation, never make a change. Renouncement prayer is a way to practically renounce lies and accept the opposing truths. Resources Fr. Tim’s book “The Discernment of Spirits” Fr. Tim’s Discerning Hearts Podcast Free Discerning Hearts App Fr. Tim’s website Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic  

Jake and Bob continue their series on working through hopelessness to find hope. When we feel hopeless, we often avoid God because we feel ashamed, guilty or unloved. In these times we only see God as a judge, pointing out our failings. But God is also our Savior who loves us even in the places we feel unloveable. We can try to find hope through things or people but this will let us down. God is the only one who can provide us with the hope we desire. Our hosts walk us through how to find hope again through an Encounter with the God who loves us. Key Points Hopelessness closes our hearts to the Encounter with God. When the sickness of our lives becomes evident to us, we often only see God as Judge and not as Savior. Jesus loves us in the places we feel unloveable.  Healing is a real encounter that brings us into wholeness, truth and communion. If you lose sight of the Savior, Christianity is meaningless. When we put hope in things or people that aren’t God, they become idols, and idols will always disappoint us. Resources Spe Salve by Pope Benedict XVI (Encyclical) Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

The season of Advent is a time of hope and waiting: preparing for the birth of Christ and welcoming Him into our hearts in a new way. But a season focused on hope can often reveal the places in our hearts that are hopeless. Jake and Bob kick off a new series on how to move from hopelessness to hope. They discuss how a lack of hope can often stem from a lack of trust, patience and intimacy with the Lord. Listen as they share some helpful shifts in mindset to grow in the virtue of hope this Advent season. Key Quote “The person who loves intimacy with Jesus will get farther in the healing journey than the person who just wants to be healed.” -Jake Khym Key Points How the holidays and the Advent focus on hope can often reveal where we feel hopeless We need to desire relationship with Jesus even more than the healing He can give us. He wants to give us good gifts but desires our hearts more than all. A lack of hope can often come from a lack of intimacy and trust. Trust is the currency in the economy of relationship. “Gratitude is an antidote to hopelessness.” -Bob Schuchts Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

The seasons of Advent and Christmas can bring up difficult family dynamics in our hearts, as well as a deep desire for a more whole and holy family. In today’s episode, Jake and Dr. Bob welcome Sr. Miriam James Heidland onto the podcast to talk about her new Advent devotional, “Behold” which touches on these dynamics through relationship with the Holy Family. The Holy Family provides a healing lens for us to discover new depths and completeness in our understanding of motherhood, fatherhood, childhood and our own family life. Links to the Behold weekly videos can be found in the resources section below.  Key Quote: The hidden life at Nazareth allows everyone to enter into fellowship with Jesus by the most ordinary events of daily life - CCC 533 Key Points: Why Sister loves speaking about healing Family dynamics around Advent and the Christmas season Sister’s new Advent book and how it draws us into relationship with the Holy Family and our own family relationships Reflections on Mary’s motherhood Ideas on how to tangibly connect with the Holy Family The analogy of radio waves and how we can tune into the Lord’s kindness and tenderness Jake, Bob and Sister share about sculpting the Holy Family and the safety that it creates The importance of receiving our identity in different stages of life (ie. husband, wife, parent) before giving from it The difference between someone who is simply giving to give, and someone who is giving in order to receive How can we embody the Holy Family for one another? Practical Application/ Reflection Questions: Which member of the Holy Family are you most drawn to?  Allow yourself to be loved by the Holy Family this Advent, especially inviting Mary to mother you and St. Joseph to father you. Pray about how you can embody the Holy Family for others in your family this coming Christmas season. Resources:  Behold: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation, Sr. Miriam James Heidland (book) Trailer for Behold Advent series (video) Behold: Introduction (video) Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

Episode 69: Forgiveness (Part 2)   restoretheglorypodcast.com/episodes/69    Show Notes:   In this incredibly practical and reflective episode, Jake and Bob walk listeners through a thirteen step process of forgiveness, offering guiding insights along the way. You may wish to find a quiet, prayerful place to listen to this episode in order to apply the exercises. We are praying for you!   Key Quote:   For with the judgment you make you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get. - Matthew 7:2 Key Points: Surrender as part of the Christian approach to forgiveness Thirteen steps to forgiveness: Step 1: Ask the Holy Spirit to show you who you need to forgive. Step 2: Picture the person in front of you and pay attention to how you feel. Step 3: Make an account of the debt they owe you. Step 4: Imagine yourself telling them what they did to hurt you and how it has affected you. If you can, notice that this is not the person they were designed to be. Separate their dignity from the evil they have done.   Step 5: Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you what you believe about yourself based on that incident. Step 6: Renounce the identity lies. Step 7: Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the judgements towards the person who hurt you. Step 8: Renounce those judgements. Step 9: Ask Jesus to forgive the person. Invite the person to stand at the cross with you. Step 10: Forgive the person. Step 11: Pray a prayer of blessing over that person, ask God to bless them in the opposite way they hurt you. Step 12: Ask Jesus to seal his forgiveness and heal the wounds. Step 13: Thank God for his healing.  Resources:  Forgiveness Meditation with Sister Miriam James Heidland Episode 12: Anatomy of a Wound (Part 1) Episode 66: Judgment, Mercy and Healing (Part 1) Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

Forgiveness is not an easy topic. It’s intimately connected to our hurts and areas that need healing. But forgiveness is also misunderstood. Building off the previous series on right judgment, mercy and healing, Jake and Dr. Bob begin a two-part series on forgiveness, diving into the etymology of the word, addressing our misinterpretations, and challenging us to look at how Jesus models forgiveness. They look at how forgiveness is the perfect marriage between right judgment and mercy, and go deep into the Catechism to unpack the spiritual and human reality of this virtue. Be prepared to pause, rewind and listen to this episode again and again.  Key Quote: It is there, in fact, "in the depths of the heart," that everything is bound and loosed. It is not in our power not to feel or to forget an offense; but the heart that offers itself to the Holy Spirit turns injury into compassion and purifies the memory in transforming the hurt into intercession. - CCC 2843 Key Points: How right judgment and mercy combined equal true forgiveness Why dividing right judgment and mercy creates an awful reality  The etymology of the word ‘forgive’ Why we hold on to unforgiveness  Misinterpretations of what forgiveness is Reconciliation and restitution The pain and shame on both sides of hurt that can become identity lies  Two powerful paragraphs from Catechism of the Catholic Church on forgiveness Forgiveness will not always be followed by restoration of the relationship The places we’re not willing to forgive may be places where we’ve created idols in our lives Forgiveness and the connection with trust and surrender to God How forgiveness didn’t diminish Jesus’s dignity Applying what’s been discussed to the sex abuse crisis in the Church  Resources:  Catechism of the Catholic Church, para 2840 Catechism of the Catholic Church, para 2843 Episode 66: Right Judgment Episode 67: Mercy  Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic