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.
Episodes
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Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 19min
140 Your Personal Formation: Experiential Exercises and Q&A
Join Dr. Peter and our audience members to experience a guided meditation on your parts’ needs for integrated formation. Guided by John Paul II’s four dimensions of personal formation (human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral) you have an opportunity to see what a part of you needs. Several audience members debrief from the exercise and we all discuss with some Q&A.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 28min
139 Personal Formation with Dr. Bob Schuchts
Dr. Bob Schuchts shares his expertise in personal formation, discussing the importance of love in healing, felt safety and trust, and distinguishing natural from spiritual. The podcast explores the four dimensions of formation, the integration of personal formation in therapy, and the transformative impact of his work at the John Paul II Healing Center.
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May 20, 2024 • 1h 23min
138 Personal Formation with Jake Khym: Restore the Glory and Life Restoration
Catholic thought leader Jake Khym discusses personal formation, emphasizing love, emotions, and messy growth. Topics include heart integration, identity as God's children, and the importance of relationships in formation.
May 6, 2024 • 1h 18min
137 Live Q&A with Fr. Boniface Hicks on Spiritual Direction and Personal Formation
Fr. Boniface Hicks answers live Q&A on spiritual and pastoral formation, addressing struggles with formators, integrating parts in spiritual direction, and navigating suffering and spiritual growth. Insights on the prophetic timing of human formation and the risks of spiritual bypassing. Emphasizes holistic personal formation, inner integration through prayer, and authentic self-expression.
Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 27min
136 Spiritual Direction and Personal Formation with Fr. Boniface Hicks
Explore the art of spiritual direction and personal formation with Fr. Boniface Hicks, a Benedictine monk. Discover the formation needs of spiritual directors, common challenges they face, and how to recognize deficiencies in spiritual direction. Delve into the interconnectedness of human and spiritual dimensions, the importance of relationships, and the nuances of transference in therapy.
Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 9min
135 The Tree of Catholic Personal Formation: An Integrative Model
What do the roots, trunk, branches, leaves, and apples of a tree have to do with your Catholic formation? Find out how these, combined with sunlight, water, and soil, bring us an integrated understanding of personal formation grounded in a Catholic understanding of the human person, drawing from Church documents and the sciences of the natural world. By looking at an apple tree, we can understand our own formation and where we need to change and grow much better – and not just as solitary trees, but together, in community, in a forest. Join me, Dr. Peter Malinoski, as we learn how to flourish in love and for love, as Catholics journeying together.
Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 28min
134 Looking at Integrated Personal Formation Through a Mathematical Lens
Exploring the integration of personal formation through a mathematical lens, drawing connections between human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral aspects. Highlighting the importance of applying integrated formation models, emphasizing active personal formation and nurturing qualities like freedom and empathy. Discussing the interconnectedness of mathematics with human, spiritual, and intellectual dimensions, and the significance of integrating intellectual formation with spiritual and human formation for effective communication of the gospel.
Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 58min
133 Models of Integrated Personal Formation -- Catholic Style, with Matthew Walz, Ph.D.
Philosopher Matthew Walz, Ph.D. discusses integrating four pillars of formation, paralleling Aristotle's four causes and 'four loves'. They relate the types of formation to dimensions of Christ, emphasizing 'dimensional trespassing' in the process.
Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 23min
132 Live Q&A with Dr. Gerry on his Book, "Litanies of the Heart"
Dr. Gerry discusses his new book 'Litanies of the Heart', answering audience questions on topics like trauma, attachment, sinful behaviors, and the relationship between self, intellect, and will. The podcast explores the integration of Internal Family Systems and Catholicism, childhood innocence, healing through reflection and spiritual guidance, early insecurities, internal parts dynamics, and upcoming conference updates.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 48min
131 On God's Role in your Human Formation
Exploring the role of God in human formation work and the seven reasons for focusing on the natural realm. Understanding the integration of different parts and deep beliefs. The significance of human formation as the basis for spiritual development. The challenges of introducing Jesus into therapy and the importance of individualized approaches. Announcements and opportunities for listeners to join discussions and upcoming events. The Catholic Psychotherapy Association Conference and the benefits of human formation through an IFS lens.
