422: [Formed.] The Hard Truth About Maturity: Fr. Ronald Rolheiser on Dismantling Self-Sufficiency and Embracing Struggle

Are you stuck in frustration, wondering why growth feels so hard? This week, Fr. Ronald Rolheiser joins us to uncover the hard truth about maturity: it often leads us into the wilderness. But here’s the good news—those wilderness seasons can purify your faith, dismantle harmful self-sufficiency, and transform your emotional and spiritual health.

In this episode, we’ll discuss:

• Why maturity requires us to let go of control.
• How mystery becomes our greatest ally in navigating life’s challenges.
• The role of disillusionment in spiritual growth.
• What bitterness does to our emotional and spiritual health—and how to break free.
• Fr. Rolheiser’s reflections on life, faith, and wisdom from nearly 80 years of experience.

This conversation will inspire and equip you with the tools to embrace your wilderness season and experience breakthrough in your faith journey.

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