Interior Integration for Catholics
Peter T. Malinoski, Ph.D.
The mission of this podcast is the formation of your heart in love and for love, Together, we shore up the natural, human foundation for your spiritual formation as a Catholic. St. Thomas Aquinas asserts that without this inner unity, without this interior integration, without ordered self-love, you cannot enter loving union with God, your Blessed Mother, or your neighbor. Informed by Internal Family Systems approaches and grounded firmly in a Catholic understanding of the human person, this podcast brings you the best information, the illuminating stories, and the experiential exercises you need to become more whole in the natural realm. This restored human formation then frees you to better live out the three loves in the two Great Commandments – loving God, your neighbor, and yourself. Check out the Resilient Catholics Community which grew up around this podcast at https://www.soulsandhearts.com/rcc.
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Sep 23, 2024 • 43min
150 Money, Personal Formation, and WalletWin Coaching
Jonathan Teixeira, a financial coach and expert in Catholic wisdom, shares insights on the intricate relationship between faith and personal finance. He discusses the unique financial challenges faced by Catholic spouses and highlights the top three mistakes they often make. Exploring the parable of the talents, he emphasizes responsible stewardship and the spiritual implications of financial decisions. Teixeira also addresses how effective budgeting can transform lives and strengthen family dynamics through open communication and faith.
Sep 16, 2024 • 36min
149 The Integration of Personal Formation in NET Ministries with Pete Burds
Pete Burds, the vice president of mission at NET, shares insights on the critical formation of young missionaries aged 18-25. He highlights the importance of building relationships and the value of allowing young adults to make mistakes as part of their growth. The discussion touches on integrating human, spiritual, and intellectual dimensions to equip missionaries for effective pastoral work. Burds also emphasizes community support, accountability, and the transformative power of connecting with middle and high school students through faith and prayer.
Sep 9, 2024 • 37min
148 The Integration of Personal Formation at Franciscan University
Fr. Dave Pivonka TOR, president of Franciscan University, shares insights on the vital role of personal formation for college students. He warns against over-spiritualizing struggles and highlights how human formation deficits have impacted the Church. The conversation covers modern challenges like technology's effect on mental health and the importance of community support. Fr. Pivonka emphasizes the transformation that starts within and radiates out, illustrating how hope and identity play crucial roles in spiritual growth.
Sep 2, 2024 • 29min
147 Exodus 90: The Integration of Personal Formation with Dr. Jared Staudt
Dr. Jared Staudt, Director of Content at Exodus 90, joins guest host Dr. Gerry Crete to dive into personal formation for men. They discuss the powerful role of asceticism in fostering love and growth amidst challenges posed by secularism. The conversation explores vulnerability and authenticity, highlighting how fraternity enhances spiritual development. Listeners will discover transformative practices that deepen spiritual connection and the significance of community support in personal journeys toward meaning and liberation.
Aug 26, 2024 • 28min
146 Restored: Personal Formation for Teen and Young Adult Children of Divorce with Joey Pontarelli
Joey Pontarelli, founder of Restored, shares his compelling journey of healing from the impact of his parents' divorce. He discusses the emotional turbulence faced by teens and young adults, emphasizing the necessity of community and storytelling in recovery. Joey challenges listeners to confront their fears about love and relationships, revealing how past experiences shape self-worth. The conversation also highlights his ministry's innovative approach to support, including therapist networks and mentorship programs designed to foster resilience and personal growth.
Aug 19, 2024 • 39min
145 Dr. Edward Sri on Personal Formation and FOCUS
Dr. Edward Sri, Catholic theologian co-founder of FOCUS shares with us the origin story, how young Catholic adults are starving for love and truth. He lays out how FOCUS forms their missionaries to live out the four dimensions of personal formation (human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral) in a “vision for life.” He offers a pyramid model for the integration of formation with human formation as the base, and he describes how open FOCUS is to bringing in other Catholic organizations, apostolates, and professionals to help in the formation of their missionaries and those they serve. And we discuss where FOCUS missionaries can turn when they recognize they need help.
Aug 12, 2024 • 45min
144 Jason Evert, Chastity.com, and the Integration of Formation
Jason Evert, a veteran expert in chastity education, shares insights from his extensive work with youth. He emphasizes reframing chastity positively, connecting it to love and joy. Evert advocates for early formation in chastity and discusses the challenges young people face, including addiction and societal stigma. He highlights the importance of open conversations about human sexuality within families and promotes community resources available at Chastity.com to empower youth. Personal stories serve as a beacon of hope, illustrating the transformative power of a virtuous life.
Aug 5, 2024 • 33min
143 Fr. Mike Schmitz, Sr. Josephine Garrett, and Archbishop Cordileone on Personal Formation
Fr. Mike Schmitz, a dynamic speaker, shares insights on the transformative power of silence in personal growth. Sr. Josephine Garrett connects human formation to pastoral focus, urging Catholics to integrate secular knowledge into faith practices. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone passionately advocates rediscovering sacred silence as a gateway to deeper spirituality. Together, they emphasize the importance of the Eucharist in nurturing virtues and fostering a holistic relationship with God, enriched by the wisdom of great thinkers like Blaise Pascal and St. Augustine.
Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 31min
142 Your Story and Your Personal Formation
Dr. Peter Malinoski shares some dark moments of his story of medical trauma from when he was 11 years old in 1980 with Kathryn Wessling and Gabriel Crawford from Catholic Story Groups at CatholicStoryGroups.com. Discover the power of exploring stories. Join him for this episode to discover how essential story is to your personal formation. We first discuss what a story is, review tips for writing your story, and offer recommendations for listening to a story well.
Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 11min
141 Integrated Personal Formation at the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress
Tim Glemkowski and Joel Stepanek share insights on personal formation at the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress, discussing transformation, preparation tips for attendees, and the incorporation of the human, intellectual, spiritual, and pastoral dimensions into the Congress experience.
