Living Fullness

Virtue Ministry

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

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    S09 Ep05 - When to Stand and When to Flee: How to Respond to Temptations

    Scripture tells us both to stand firm and to flee from temptation—but how do we know which to do and when? In this episode, Stina and Padre unpack one of the most practical questions in the spiritual life: how to respond to temptation, especially in areas of doubt and purity. They explore why fleeing is often the wisest response, how to discern the movements of the heart, and how self-knowledge and grace shape our ability to stand and fight.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:04:27 - Understanding Doubt and Purity 00:04:28 - 00:11:59 - Discernment in Spiritual Life 00:12:00 - 00:17:41 - Goals vs. Boundaries in Relationships 00:17:42 - 00:20:08 - Understanding Shame and Vulnerability 00:20:09 - 00:23:09 - Healing Through Connection and Love 00:23:10 - 00:29:32 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness - 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

    30 min

  2. 7 APR

    S09 Ep03 - Does God Send Temptation? Understanding Trials, Free Will and Spiritual Growth

    If God is good and loving, why does temptation exist? And does He send it? In this episode, Stina and Padre unpack one of the most misunderstood aspects of the Christian life—temptation. Together, they explore the difference between God’s will and what He permits, the true sources of temptation, and how freedom, weakness, and grace all play a role in our spiritual growth. This episode brings clarity to the tension between suffering, sin, and redemption, helping listeners understand how God works even through our struggles to draw us closer to Him.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:04:25 - Understanding Temptation: Divine Will vs. Human Freedom 00:04:26 - 00:10:03 - Trials vs. Temptations: The Divine Perspective 00:10:04 - 00:12:51 - The Ripple Effect of Sin: Individual vs. Community 00:12:52 - 00:15:58 - Navigating Temptation: Learning from Our Struggles 00:15:59 - 00:26:48 - Mindfulness and Awareness of Feelings 00:26:49 - 00:29:29 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness   - 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

    30 min

  3. 31 MAR

    S09 Ep02 - How to Enter the Triduum with Three Postures

    As the Church enters the most sacred days of the liturgical year, Stina and Padre reflect on the meaning of the Triduum and how Christians can approach it with intentional hearts. Beginning with Holy Thursday and moving through Good Friday to Holy Saturday, they explore three spiritual postures that help us walk closely with Christ: receptivity, compassion, and waiting. This episode invites listeners to enter the mystery of Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection not as distant observers, but as participants united with Him.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:01:29 - Introduction to the Paschal Triduum 00:01:30 - 00:03:54 - The Significance of Holy Week 00:03:55 - 00:09:44 - Holy Thursday: The Posture of Receiving 00:09:45 - 00:20:33 - Good Friday: Embracing Compassion 00:20:34 - 00:22:53 - The Essence of Waiting on Holy Saturday 00:22:54 - 00:25:13 - Grief and Hope in Christian Faith 00:25:14 - 00:32:09 - The Challenge of Engaging in Stillness 00:32:10 - 00:36:26 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness - 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

    37 min

  4. 24 MAR

    S09 Ep01 - Mary’s Yes - Could she have said no?

    In the first episode of the new season, Stina and Padre reflect on one of the most powerful moments in salvation history: Mary’s “yes” at the Annunciation. After catching up on what’s been happening during the break—from parish missions to formation programs—they explore what makes Mary’s response so extraordinary. Was she truly free to say no? What does her response teach us about grace, freedom, and trusting God’s call in our own lives? This episode invites listeners to rediscover the beauty of Mary’s fiat and the courage it takes to say “yes” to God.   00:00:00 - 00:01:02 - Introduction and Welcoming Season 9 00:01:03 - 00:04:19 - Reflections on Rome and Personal Experiences 00:04:20 - 00:09:04 - Understanding Annunciation 00:09:05 - 00:11:41 - Mary’s Role in Redemption 00:11:42 - 00:16:02 - The Nature of Mary’s Freedom 00:16:03 - 00:17:40 - Theological Perspectives on Freedom and Cooperation 00:17:41 - 00:18:33 - Reflection of Friendship 00:18:34 - 00:22:11 - Truth, Beauty, and Goodness   - 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

    22 min

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    232
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Living Fullness

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