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Virtue Ministry

A Virtue Ministry Podcast of Living Life to the Full through human formation in the virtues and healthy relationships.

  1. 23/12/2025

    S08 Ep18 - Christmas Episode

    In this final and special Christmas episode, Fr Sean Byrnes and Stina speak about all things Christmas, including when carols should be sung, the significance of the date of Christmas - whether it is pagan or Christian feast - plus managing Christmas stress and their Christmas traditions   00:00:00 - 00:01:45 - Introduction 00:01:46 - 00:04:50 - The Significance of Christmas Carols 00:04:51 - 00:10:51 - Understanding the Date of Christmas 00:10:52 - 00:16:53 - The Anticipation of Christmas vs the Day itself 00:16:54 - 00:22:48 - Managing of Christmas Stress and Expectations 00:22:49 - 00:27:50 - Christian Traditions and Their Evolution 00:27:51 - 00:32:22 - Prayer and Episode Conclusion   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help us share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/LivingFullness) for exclusive content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE, and watch our guest interviews on our YouTube Channel.  Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

    33 min

  2. 18/12/2025

    S08 Ep17 - Word of the Year

    Padre and Stina sit down to talk about their annual word of the year and how this transpired throughout 2025. They discuss how each word benefitted/affected their lives and how they see the world through the lens of this particular word through surprises, set backs and challenges.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:02:49 - Introduction 00:02:50 - 00:04:53 - Personal Reflections on Rejoice 00:04:54 - 00:08:10 - The Challenges of Embracing Joy 00:08:11 - 00:11:08 - Understanding Sacrifice 00:11:09 - 00:14:06 - The Intersection of Obligation and Choice 00:14:07 - 00:17:12 - Padre’s Journey with Sacrifice 00:17:13 - 00:19:58 - The Meaning of Sacrifice in Ministry 00:19:59 - 00:28:40 - Finding Joy in Sacrifice 00:28:41 - 00:33:51 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness / Episode Conclusion   Virtue and Grace Human Formation Program 2026: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/product/virtue-ministry-formation-program/   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help us share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/LivingFullness) for exclusive content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE, and watch our guest interviews on our YouTube Channel.  Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

    33 min

  3. 15/12/2025

    S08 Ep16 - Rev Deacon Saxon Onions - A Man Who Just Wanted to Be Happy - Gradual Vocational Call

    Reverend Deacon Saxon Onions from Vianney College in the Wagga Wagga Diocese speaks with Fr Sean Byrnes and Stina on his journey to the seminary and his search for his vocation and happiness.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:01:42 - Introduction 00:01:43 - 00:06:51 - Saxon’s Background & Early Life 00:06:52 - 00:09:02 - Move to Wagga and exposure to seminary life 00:09:03 - 00:19:49 - Youth involvement and influence of peers 00:19:50 - 00:25:33 - Gradual pull towards seminary and discernment process 00:25:34 - 00:34:00 - Fear of unworthiness and struggles with vocation 00:34:01 - 00:38:04 - Saxon’s advice on vocation discernment 00:38:05 - 00:41:31 - Challenges towards the end of seminary and anticipation for priesthood 00:41:32 - 00:47:27 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness / Episode Conclusion/   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help us share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/LivingFullness) for exclusive content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE, and watch our guest interviews on our YouTube Channel.  Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

    46 min

  4. 09/12/2025

    S08 Ep15 - When Relationships Hurt - When to Persevere and When to Walk Away

    In this episode, Stina and Padre tackle one of the hardest questions in relationships: when do you stay and when do you leave? Whether in friendships, dating, or marriage, they explore the tension between fear of abandonment and the call to perseverance. They unpack what genuine loyalty looks like, when staying becomes enabling harm, and why walking away can sometimes be the most loving choice. Grounded in virtue and guided by Church teaching, this conversation offers clarity, courage, and compassion for those discerning difficult relational decisions.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:02:33 - Introduction 00:02:34 - 00:05:25 - The Dilemma of Abandonment and Fear 00:05:26 - 00:08:19 - Red Flags and Relationship Dynamics 00:08:20 - 00:11:25 - Cultural Reactions to Relationship Tensions 00:11:26 - 00:19:01 - When Staying Becoming Enabling 00:19:02 - 00:22:30 - The Sanctity of Marriage and Leaving Relationships 00:22:31 - 00:26:14 - Setting Boundaries in Relationships 00:26:15 - 00:28:59 - The Nature of Genuine Friendship 00:29:00 - 00:33:57 - The Dangers of Manipulative Relationships 00:33:58 - 00:39:26 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness / Episode Conclusion   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help us share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/LivingFullness) for exclusive content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE, and watch our guest interviews on our YouTube Channel.  Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

    40 min

  5. 02/12/2025

    S08 Ep14 - A Tangible Fatherhood: The Priest Who Stands in the Breach - Book Study Pt 3

    In this final part of the Priestly Fatherhood series, Stina and Padre explore how fatherhood becomes a tangible reality in the life and ministry of a priest. Drawing on Fr Jacques Philippe’s insights, they reflect on the heart of priestly intercession, the sacrificial nature of the Eucharist, the power of adoration, and the ministry of spiritual accompaniment. They discuss how true fatherhood is expressed not only through sacramental action but also through listening, tenderness, and authentic authority that frees and uplifts others.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:00:48 - Introduction 00:00:49 - 00:02:56 - Exploring Intercession in Priesthood 00:02:57 - 00:10:13 - Fatherhood in the Celebration of the Eucharist 00:10:14 - 00:15:35 - Eucharistic Adoration as a Means of Knowing the Father's Heart 00:15:36 - 00:23:49 - The Importance of Eucharistic Adoration in Priesthood 00:23:50 - 00:29:28 - Navigating the Challenges of Spiritual Guidance 00:29:29 - 00:37:49 - Qualities of a Good Spiritual Director 00:37:50 - 00:39:42 - The Call for Genuine Authority and Unity 00:39:43 - 00:40:17 - Protecting the Vulnerable in Leadership 00:40:18 - 00:44:59 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness / Episode Conclusion   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help us share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/LivingFullness) for exclusive content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE, and watch our guest interviews on our YouTube Channel.  Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

    45 min

  6. 18/11/2025

    S08 Ep12 - Sons Become Brothers and Fathers - Jacques Philippe Book Study Pt 2

    Continuing our study of Fr Jacques Philippe’s Priestly Fatherhood: Treasure in Earthen Vessels, we dive into the heart of priestly fatherhood and what transforms a man into a true spiritual father. We discuss the profound reality that no one can be a father without first being a son, the essential role of prayer, and the way fatherhood flows through brotherhood, humility, and mercy. This conversation also explores the Beatitudes as the blueprint for authentic fatherhood, the Church’s role in shaping priests as sons and grooms, and how the ministerial priesthood exists to ignite the baptismal priesthood of all believers.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:00:30 - Introduction 00:00:31 - 00:06:05 - The Role of Sonship in Fatherhood 00:06:06 - 00:10:52 - Prayer and Presence in Spiritual Leadership 00:10:53 - 00:15:17 - The Church and Its Leadership Dynamics 00:15:18 - 00:20:14 - The Nature of the Church: Theocracy vs. Democracy 00:20:15 - 00:22:38 - Heart Posture Towards the Church 00:22:39 - 00:26:12 - Brotherhood and Accountability in the Priesthood 00:26:13 - 00:33:10 - Seasons of Ministry: Sowing vs. Reaping 00:33:11 - 00:36:35 - The Beatitudes and Spiritual Poverty 00:36:36 - 00:39:35 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness / Episode Conclusion   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help us share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/LivingFullness) for exclusive content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE, and watch our guest interviews on our YouTube Channel.  Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

    40 min

  7. 11/11/2025

    S08 Ep11: Priestly Fatherhood: A Treasure in Earthen Vessels - Jacques Philippe Book Study Pt 1

    In this episode, Stina and Padre begin their book study on Fr Jacques Philippe’s Priestly Fatherhood: Treasure in Earthen Vessels, exploring the mystery and gift of priesthood. They reflect on why fatherhood is essential for both family and faith, the wounds caused by its absence or distortion, and how authentic fatherhood mirrors God’s own love. From lineage and heritage to mercy, freedom, and responsibility, this conversation touches on the role of priests as spiritual fathers, the challenges of fatherhood in today’s culture, and the beauty of unity when we live as children of one Father.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:00:33 - Introduction 00:00:34 - 00:07:29 - Exploring Fatherhood and its importance 00:07:30 - 00:20:30 - The Role of Fathers in Identity and Lineage 00:20:31 - 00:23:02 - Brotherhood and Reconciliation  00:23:03 - 00:30:02 - The Role of Femininity in supporting Fatherhood 00:30:03 - 00:33:13 - The Duality of Fatherhood: Strength and Vulnerability 00:33:14 - 00:37:18 - The Balance of Severity 00:37:19 - 00:41:30 - The Importance of Boundaries in Relationship  00:41:31 - 00:47:00 - The Role of Vulnerability in Leadership   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help us share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/LivingFullness) for exclusive content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE, and watch our guest interviews on our YouTube Channel.  Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

    47 min

  8. 04/11/2025

    S08 Ep10 - Jubilee Year of Hope w/ Steve & Annie Lawrence

    Stina talks with special guests Annie and Steve Lawrence, leaders of Emmanuel Community,speakers, authors and entrepreneurs. They discuss what is a Jubilee, the history of it, and how this year is a time of extraordinary grace, plus what is a plenary indulgence, as well as talking about hope and how it has played out in their lives. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:02:02 - Introduction of Guest - Steve & Annie Lawrence 00:02:03 - 00:04:59 - Jubilee Year of Hope 00:05:00 - 00:08:11 - Indulgences 00:08:12 - 00:14:07 - Indulgences for Others & Purgatory 00:14:08 - 00:19:40 - Practical Living of the Jubilee Year 00:19:41 - 00:23:39 - Meaning of Home & Eternal Perspective 00:23:40 - 00:32:20 - Hope Amid Suffering & the World’s Wounds 00:32:21 - 00:37:05 - Personal Wounds & Healing 00:37:06 - 00:44:01 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness / Episode Conclusion   - A Virtue Ministry Podcast - Please find all the information of todays episode in the show notes below: https://www.virtueministry.org.au/podcast/podcast-notes/  Subscribe or Follow the Podcast and help us share our mission. Join our Community on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/LivingFullness) for exclusive content, behind the scenes, merch and MORE, and watch our guest interviews on our YouTube Channel.  Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: @virtue.ministry and @livingfullness_ AND Facebook: Virtue Ministry

    43 min
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A Virtue Ministry Podcast of Living Life to the Full through human formation in the virtues and healthy relationships.

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  • Creator
    Virtue Ministry
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    228
  • Rating
    Clean
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  • Show Website
    Living Fullness