Bob and Jake introduce a new series on emotions. Bob shares some personal exciting news to kick off the conversation & then he and Jake discuss what emotions are, where they come from & how we regulate them. Key Points What are emotions, where do they come from & how do we regulate them? Some exciting personal news for Bob! How to deal with your feelings maturely How emotions have caused the breakdown of many families Social Media battling for your attention & its impact on your emotions St. Thomas Aquinas on dealing with emotions/passions Lessons from negative emotions & where they stem from How emotions & love are connected The distinction between emotions & feelings Resources “The A.I. Dilemma” Video Feeling & Healing Your Emotions by Conrad Baars Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast   Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

Jake and Bob answer questions submitted from the audience. They take time to diligently answer questions about spirituality & healing that Jake and Bob are able to answer based on experiences within their extensive careers in psychology. The questions range from what type of media we should be consuming, dealing with intrusive thoughts, working through vows & finding a spiritual director.  Key Points How to discern whether or not you should watch movies with sinful actions in them. Art vs. Morality Dealing with intrusive thoughts. Should we focus on them or let them pass? Working through unhealthy vows Discussion of the future series topic, transgenderism Finding a spiritual director Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Resources JPII Healing Center Life Restoration Ministries Jason Evert on the Matt Fradd Show Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

This is the final installment in our series on "Healing Our Primary Relationships." Jake & Bob close this series by discussing how we can love others better. They open up about areas of struggle that can arise in relationships and the various avenues available for coming towards solutions with your spouse, friends & coworkers. Jake and Bob also pull important lessons from the teachings and lives of prominent Catholic role models like St. Mother Teresa and Pope St. John Paul II. Key Points Living out the greatest commandment We can better share the love of God with others when we have received His love first The importance of maturity in relationships, especially marriage  An explanation of the “art” of loving: caring, respecting, responding & knowing Understanding the intentions of your partner & the importance of listening in loving Practical tips on how to love others more fully Stepping into love and vulnerability & sharing growth areas Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

Jake and Bob break open the conversation they had in the previous episode with Dr. Peter Malinoski and dive deeper into the key points from that episode. This leads to a discussion where Jake and Bob talk about their own struggles with feelings of rejection and how to process that. The guys also talk about forgiving and loving our past selves, dealing with anxiety & the dangers of self-reliance. Key Points Were there “parts” before the fall?  A deeper discussion into how “parts” play a role in our personal lives. Inviting Jesus into tough situations. Forgiving and loving our past selves.  Confession is approaching a merciful God who loves us, not just temporarily removing his hatred towards us. How to deal with anxiety. The dangers of self-reliance. We can’t fight pride with more pride. Examining the areas of self-hatred in our lives. Ask the Father how He sees you there. Resources RTG Episode 79 Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic

Jake and Bob bring on fellow podcast host & Catholic psychology leader, Dr. Peter Malinoski. Dr. Malinoski is a clinical psychologist and the president and co-founder of Souls and Hearts. In this episode, Dr. Malinoski talks about the different “parts” of ourselves and the process of getting those parts into a more perfect unity. This process will help us to live the Greatest Commandment more fully because when we love ourselves, we can love our neighbor more fully. Key Points In order to fulfill the greatest commandment, we must also love ourselves We have many different “parts” of ourselves that we need to try to bring in to more perfect unity Sin fragments us The role of a therapist in helping us become more unified Turning to love in the face of challenges The process of integrating a “part” of ourselves  into the whole Building a better relationship with our self Working through self-hatred  Resources Souls and Hearts Website. Dr. Peter’s work that grounds psychology and human formation in a Catholic understanding of the human person Dr. Malinowski’s Podcast “Interior Integration for Catholics” Particularly Eps 71 & 73, 93, 100, 102 & 104. The show is a long-form solo podcast focused on helping Catholics come to embrace their identities as beloved, cherished little sons and daughters of God the Father and Mary our Mother. CCC 330 - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/330.htm Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio editing by Forte Catholic