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E232: "No Greater Love": How 3 Opus Dei Friends Gave Their All | Lila Rose Show
When we hear the words of John 15:13, “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” most of us assume it’s a metaphor, not a literal call. But on June 18, that verse became a lived reality. Three friends, Val Creus, Matt Schoenecker, and Matt Anthony lost their lives in an act of heroic brotherhood. When Val jumped into the swimming hole at Rattlesnake Falls and called for help, both Matts jumped in after him without hesitation. Today, we’re joined by their close friend and fellow Opus Dei member, Matt Bowman, who shares how these men were remarkable not just in their final sacrifice, but in the way they lived: humbly, joyfully, and always in service to others, drawing people closer to Christ. We also remember another quiet hero, diver Juan Heredia, who risked his own life to recover their bodies and bring some measure of peace to grieving families. Their story reminds us to live with purpose, to love without delay, and to lead others to the source of all love: Christ Himself.Zephyr Institue: https://www.zephyr.org/Juan's Angel Diver site: https://angelsrecoverydiveteam.org/NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!-Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! -Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month!00:00:00 - Intro00:04:01 - Understanding Opus Dei00:09:04 - Seven Weeks Coffee00:10:01 - Is DaVinci Code Accurate?00:12:53 - Response to Vatican II00:16:27 - What happened in the accident? 00:29:16 - Hallow00:30:06 - The Rescue Mission00:36:58 - Covenant Eyes00:38:02 - Who is Val?01:00:43 - Matt Schoenecker01:16:21 - Matt Anthony01:32:52 - Life after Matts and Val01:36:00 - Healthy Male Friendship
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E231: How Spiritual Darkness Led to Viral TikToks w/Ariel Fitzpatrick | Lila Rose Show
Ariel Fitz had it all until tragedy left her and her family homeless. Thrown into a new school where she didn’t speak the language, Ariel struggled to adjust and fell into depression and doubt. But God wasn’t done.Through deep trials, Ariel’s faith was rebuilt and so was her life. When she felt called to leave a traditional career and start creating TikTok content and music, it was a leap of radical surrender. That leap turned into a viral ministry reaching millions.In this episode, Ariel shares her powerful testimony, her unexpected rise on TikTok, and how faith fuels her music career. Her story is living proof that when God leads, anything is possible.Ariel’s website: https://www.arielfitzpatrick.com/NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Nimi Skincare: The best skincare—and it aligns with your values. Use code LILA for 15% off! https://www.nimiskincare.com/discount/LILA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!-Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! 00:00:00 - Intro00:03:08 - Ariel’s Background00:09:06 - Seven Weeks00:10:02 - Experiencing Homelessness00:19:25 - I Renounced God00:25:57 - Nimi Skincare00:27:04 - Sharing struggles with family00:32:16 - Moral education from parents00:34:52 - Hallow00:35:42 - Moral issues in Christianity00:41:49 - Starting TikTok00:45:42 - Discerning God’s voice00:52:00 - Became a student of TikTok01:12:33 - Ariel’s music and singing
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E230: Submission That Liberates: The Obedience Paradox Explained w/Mary Stanford | Lila Rose Show
“Obedience” in marriage is a loaded word—what does it really mean? Are women expected to submit like servants? Is Christian marriage inherently unequal? Or is there something deeper, more beautiful, and profoundly mutual at play?Today I’m joined by Mary Stanford, who has spent her career unpacking this very paradox. How can a woman “submit” as described in Ephesians 5 and still be a full, free, and equal partner in marriage?Mary dives into the God-given differences between men and women—how our bodies and dispositions reflect distinct, complementary gifts—and how this complementarity can lead to deep unity and even fruitfulness, both literally and spiritually.This topic isn’t without controversy. The line between holy submission and enabling harmful dynamics is razor thin. Join the conversation in the comments and help us wrestle with one of the most misunderstood teachings in Scripture.Obedience Paradox book: https://www.amazon.com/Obedience-Paradox-Finding-Freedom-Marriage/dp/1681926954Mary's faculty website: https://www.christendom.edu/academics/undergraduate-faculty/mary-stanford/NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, or salmon! Use code LILA for $40 off! -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!00:00:00 - Intro00:06:39 - Few people have parents as model relationships00:10:40 - Good Ranchers00:11:52 - Key successes in Mary’s parent’s marriage00:19:04 - What did fighting and resolution look like?00:23:11 - EveryLife00:24:11 - What is the Obedience Paradox?00:32:26 - Man as an instrument00:36:22 - We Heart Nutrition00:37:20 - What does submission mean?00:51:01 - The temptation for women00:54:30 - What are women’s fallen traits?01:08:38 - Do’s/Don’ts of Biblical Submission01:27:13 - Final thoughts
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E229: Can Therapy Change Who You’re Attracted To? w/Dr Nicolosi Jr | Lila Rose Show
Can sexual attraction shift? Can we rewire how past trauma affects us?Dr. Joseph Nicolosi Jr. explores these questions through Reintegrative Therapy—a trauma-focused, evidence-based approach designed for those experiencing unwanted sexual attractions. Critics label it "conversion therapy," but Nicolosi argues it’s something entirely different.In this episode, he explains how resolving deep-rooted trauma can sometimes lead to changes in sexual attractions and why this method is so controversial in today’s world. As the son of a pioneering psychologist, Dr. Nicolosi brings decades of clinical insight to a conversation that challenges post-modern cultural taboos and common assumptions.Dr Nicolosi's website: https://www.reintegrativetherapy.com/NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Nimi Skincare: The best skincare—and it aligns with your values. Use code LILA for 15% off https://www.nimiskincare.com/discount/LILA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products-Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Kjngb9 Sign up to grow in purity and gain traction over sexual addiction: use code “LILA” for a free month!-EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!00:00 - Intro00:02:48 - Dr Nicolosi Sr’s Groundbreaking Work13:39 - Nimi Skin Care14:45 - Can people shift their attractions and desires?24:48 - Covenant Eyes25:52 - Monogamy and Homosexuality33:23 - EveryLife34:23 - Causes of SSA00:46:17 - Temperaments and SSA00:49:08 - “Unwanted” SSA and Re-wiring the Brain00:53:02 - APA pretends not to acknowledge the data00:57:03 - Sexual Ab*se Patterns in patients 01:02:36 - People who therapy didn’t work?01:06:17 - Trevor Project and Su*cidality01:14:02 - Supreme Court Case
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E228: The ‘No Contact’ Epidemic That Is Tearing Families Apart w/Noelle Mering | Lila Rose Show
A disturbing trend is sweeping Gen Z—and it’s making headlines in The New Yorker, The Guardian, Time Magazine, and NPR. It’s called No Contact: young people aren’t just disagreeing with their parents—they’re cutting them off entirely.In an age where ideological conformity is demanded, even a hint of dissent can be grounds for exile. Radical acceptance is the new litmus test—and conservative parents are failing by default. Instead of sticking with the families who raised them, many are replacing them with “chosen family” that affirms every belief and lifestyle.Author Noelle Mering is sounding the alarm in her upcoming book, exposing how authoritarian ideas are driving a wedge through families—and how parents can fight back with truth, boundaries and love.Theology of Home website: https://theologyofhome.com/Noelle's website: https://www.noellemering.com/NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Nimi Skincare: The best skincare—and it aligns with your values. Use code FREEDOM for 15% off! https://www.nimiskincare.com/discount/LILA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!00:00:00 - Intro00:02:46 - ‘No Contact’00:05:24 - Noelle’s background00:10:27 - Nimi Skincare00:11:31 - Did covid play a role?00:13:59 - Most tragic Gen-Z no contact story?00:21:16 - We Heart Nutrition00:22:14 - Rejecting older generations00:28:17 - Modern distaste for children00:34:16 - Seven Weeks00:35:23 - Maximilian Kolbe and Self Sacrifice00:43:15 - Left-wing authoritarianism00:46:28 - Honest progressives are good at self-correction00:51:46 - How to respond to this movement?00:59:35 - How can parents affirm children?01:03:47 - Therapy01:09:01 - Hopes from her book:
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