Are you struggling with emotional wounds, shame, anxiety, or spiritual dryness?

In this episode of A Reason for Hope Podcast, Mario Costabile sits down with Dr. Bob Schuchts—founder of the John Paul II Healing Center and author of Be Healed—who shares how true healing comes through a personal encounter with Jesus Christ.

Many faithful Christians love God but still feel stuck in patterns of fear, unforgiveness, trauma, or broken relationships. In this episode, we explore the roots of spiritual and emotional wounds, why forgiveness is essential to healing, and how unhealed pain can affect our relationship with God. Bob also shares insights from the recent John Paul II Healing Center retreat and offers practical steps to invite Jesus into your wounds.

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re not experiencing the healing you pray for, or if healing is even possible for you, this conversation will remind you that Jesus is not just a teacher—He is a healer. No wound is beyond His mercy. No heart is beyond restoration.

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00:00 Introduction

01:31 Start of Interview

02:43 What gravitated you toward Healing in the Church?

03:59 Healing The Whole Person

05:16 How is Healing Connected to our Salvation?

07:58 How do we help those in our lives to acknowledge the need for healing?

13:01 Having compassion toward those who hurt us

16:43 The Limitations of Therapy Without God

24:26 The importance of identifying the roots of our wounds

28:18 The Importance of Forgiveness in Healing

31:31 What is a Spiritual Stronghold?

34:21 Demonic Strongholds and Lies

36:49 Ways to strenghten ourselves in healing

42:30 Jesus as our Healer

44:49 The Invitation to Return to God's Love

46:42 What Bob is Up To Next

In this episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, Dr. David Hajduk talks with Dr. Alexander Harb about his book, The Kingdom of the Heart. Dr. Harb shares insights on Eastern Christian spirituality, including the practice of the Jesus Prayer and the call to inner stillness and transformation.

We discuss themes of repentance, heartbrokenness, and trust in God from the Eastern tradition, and explore how these ancient meditations can foster modern personal growth and guide our faith journey.

Listeners will discover practical tips for deepening prayer, embracing God’s mercy, and cultivating the “Kingdom of the Heart” in everyday life.

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⏰TIMECODE⏰

00:00 Introduction

02:36 Start of Interview

03:54 Background of Dr Harb

05:58 Understanding Eastern Catholicism vs. Eastern Orthodoxy

12:42 How can Easten Catholicism Help Western Culture Today?

19:13 What Traditions The Eastern Catholic Church Kept that the West Lost

30:21 Eastern Stages of Conversion

35:59 Importance of Silence in Our Spiritual Lives

40:52 The Spiritual Gaze: Icons and Prayer

44:37 Fasting: A Path to Intimacy with God

52:57 Acedia: The Noonday Devil

58:35 Modern Day Acedia

64:02 Thoughts on Pope Leo XIV's comments on Eastern Catholic Church

74:44 Goodbyes

What is the Catholic Mass really?

Is it just a weekly obligation… or something far more profound?

In this episode of A Reason for Hope, Jack Garno sits down with Director of Theology Dr. David Hajduk for a powerful and eye-opening walkthrough of the Mass — uncovering its biblical roots, apostolic origins, and breathtaking mystical meaning.

🔥 What You’ll Discover:

• Where the Mass comes from
• Why Sunday worship fulfills the Sabbath
• How the Mass is the same sacrifice as the Cross — made present in an unbloody way
• The connection between synagogue, temple, and Christian worship
• What early Christians (like St. Justin Martyr & the Didache) reveal about the Mass
• Why missing Mass is considered a grave sin
• What we actually receive at Mass
• How to see the Mass mystically — not just rationally
• The hidden symbolism in every part of the liturgy

The Mass is not merely a symbol — it re-presents (makes present again) the sacrifice of Calvary. You are truly there.

When you attend Mass, you stand at the Cross with Mary and John.

You unite your suffering to Christ’s perfect offering.

You participate in the greatest act of worship on earth.

If you’ve ever felt bored at Mass…

If you’ve wondered why Catholics are required to attend every Sunday…

If you’ve asked, “What do I even get out of this?”

This conversation is for you.

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Have you ever felt wounded by the Church… and wondered if you could ever trust again?

In this episode of the Reason for Hope Podcast, Matt Pana and Alanis Gonzalez dive into the heavy but important topic of church hurt—how it happens, why it cuts so deeply, and how we can begin the process of healing without abandoning our faith. We discuss the difference between being hurt by the Church itself versus being hurt by broken people within the Church, and how painful experiences with priests, leaders, or communities can distort our perception of God.

This conversation also explores the importance of validating pain, allowing righteous anger, and pursuing real spiritual healing through prayer, inner healing ministry, confession, community, and accountability. We also discuss powerful tools like Unbound Ministry, spiritual direction, and learning to rebuild your relationship with Christ after betrayal or disappointment.

If you’ve struggled with religious trauma, church wounds, or feeling disconnected from God because of past experiences, this episode is for you.

🙏 You are not alone. Healing is possible. Hope is real.

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00:00 Introduction

01:25 Start of Interview

06:03 Examples of Church Hurt

13:33 Separating the Individual from the Institution

18:20 Separating Anger Away from God

22:31 Rebuilding Relationship With Christ After Being Hurt

27:36 How do we promote Hope in the Church?

Why does modern culture feel so confused, divided, and disconnected from truth?

In this episode of A Reason for Hope, host Mario Costabile sits down with Catholic author, speaker, and philosopher Bobby Angel to unpack the postmodern predicament—how we arrived here, why ideas truly have consequences, and how the Catholic faith offers clarity, hope, and healing in a fractured world.

Drawing from philosophy, theology, culture, and lived experience, Bobby explains:

What postmodernism really is (and what it’s rebelling against)

Why truth, beauty, and meaning matter for human flourishing

How relativism and subjectivism fuel cultural confusion

The connection between philosophy, mental health, and identity

How Catholics can respond to gender dysphoria, polarization, and digital chaos with truth and compassion

Why faith and reason must work together, not against each other

How the Church can evangelize boldly—without losing mercy

This conversation tackles some of the most pressing issues facing parents, educators, young adults, and the Church today—while offering a hopeful roadmap grounded in Christ, the saints, and the beauty of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

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⏰Timecode⏰

00:00 Introduction

01:12 Start of Interview

02:22 Exploring the Postmodern Predicament

06:16 Why Ideas Have Consequences

10:15 Common Philosophical Dilemmas in Our Society

12:50 Navigating Truth in the Digital Age

17:12 Postmodernism and Political Division

22:13 Navigating Information Overload and Discerning Truth

27:43 The Church's Role in Digital Evangelization

30:22 Understanding Gender Dysphoria in a Postmodern Context

37:04 The Role of Adults in Guiding Youth

39:39 How Bobby's book can help!

42:45 Final Remarks

In today’s episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, Dr. David Hajduk sits down with Dr. Deborah Savage, Catholic theologian, philosophical anthropologist, and founder/director of the Institute for the Study of Man and Woman at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

This conversation tackles some of the most urgent questions facing the Church and culture today:

• What does it mean to be a man?
• What does it mean to be a woman?
• And how do we recover clarity about the human person in an age of confusion about sex, gender, identity, and the body?

Dr. Savage shares her remarkable journey—from the corporate world and manufacturing leadership to Thomistic philosophy, Catholic theology, and decades of research into the complementarity of men and women. Along the way, she explains why Thomistic realism is essential for reclaiming truth about the human person—and why the Church’s teaching remains uniquely grounded in reality.

We also dive deep into:

• John Paul II’s anthropology and why it’s a powerful evangelical tool today
• Genesis 1 and Genesis 2 and what they reveal about masculinity and femininity
• The meaning of the masculine genius and the feminine genius
• Why we can’t understand men without women—or women without men
• The modern crisis of men, and how our culture has misunderstood masculinity
• Why Dr. Savage’s Institute includes both theology and philosophy and the hard sciences + social sciences
• The importance of fathers and mothers in forming children through the “law of gratuity” and the “law of exchange”
• Why healing the family and rebuilding civilization requires a return to God’s design

This is a hopeful, challenging, and deeply timely episode for Catholic parents, students, educators, young adults, and anyone seeking clarity in a confusing cultural moment.

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00:00 Introduction

01:22 Start of Interview

04:11 Dr. Deborah Savage's Journey to Theology

08:15 What is Thomistic Realism?

11:48 Saint John Paul II's Anthropology

18:13 Inspiration to Study the Masculine and Feminine Genius

27:12 Insights from Genesis on Gender Roles

38:44 Understanding the Fall and Its Impact on Relationships

42:09 The Crisis of Masculinity in Modern Society

43:30 The Role of the Birth Control Pill in Gender Dynamics

49:37 How do we affirm authentic masculinity

55:59 Integrating Science with Theology in Understanding Gender

04:45 The Mission and Future of the Institute for Man and Woman

09:36 Goodbyes

What does it really mean to grow in holiness — and is there a clear, time-tested path for doing so as a Catholic today?

In this episode of A Reason for Hope, Jack Garno sits down with Director of Theology Dr. David Hajduk for a deep dive into the Three Ways of the Spiritual Life — an ancient Catholic framework taught by the saints that explains how souls actually grow in holiness. Drawing from Scripture, St. Thomas Aquinas, and centuries of Catholic spiritual theology, this conversation explores what conversion really requires, why humility is essential, and how grace transforms us over time.

Dr. Hajduk explains the Purgative Way, Illuminative Way, and Unitive Way, showing how each stage builds upon a deeper conversion of heart. The discussion covers the role of confession, prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and mental prayer, as well as the difficult but necessary experiences known as the dark nights of the soul — moments when God seems absent but is actually drawing the soul closer.

This episode offers both clarity and hope for Catholics seeking real spiritual growth in 2026, reminding us that holiness is not reserved for a few saints, but is the universal call of every Christian — made possible by grace and our cooperation with it.

Whether you feel stuck, discouraged, or simply hungry for deeper union with God, this conversation provides a faithful roadmap for the journey.

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00:00 Introduction

01:08 Start of Interview

01:54 Are there certain steps to take to become more Holy?

04:59 Importance of the Crucifix

06:33 What is the goal of our lives?

09:06 How to Become Friends with God

11:41 3 Ways to Grow in Holiness

13:28 The Purgative Way

21:01 The Illuminative Way

27:12 the Unitive Way

36:04 How do we approach setbacks?

39:34 End of Interview

Spiritual warfare is real — but it’s often misunderstood.

In this episode of A Reason for Hope, Alanis and Matt delve into what spiritual warfare truly entails in everyday Catholic life. From anxiety and distraction to temptation, fear, and isolation, this conversation sheds light on how the enemy works subtly — and how Christ has already given us everything we need to overcome.

Together, we break down:

• The three types of spiritual warfare (oppression, obsession, possession)
• Why Hollywood gets demons and exorcism wrong
• How spiritual attacks often increase when you’re walking in God’s will
• The connection between mental health, anxiety, and spiritual warfare
• Why the devil thrives on distraction, isolation, and fear
• The power of Scripture, fasting, order, silence, and the sacraments
• Why community is one of the strongest weapons against the enemy
• How hope, grace, and childlike dependence on God lead to victory

This is not a fear-based conversation. It’s a Catholic, Christ-centered discussion rooted in Scripture, Church teaching, and lived experience — meant to bring clarity, peace, and hope.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• Am I under spiritual attack?
• Why do anxiety and temptation feel so intense?
• How do I fight spiritual battles as a Catholic?

— this episode is for you.

📿 “The battle belongs to the Lord.”

Hope doesn’t disappoint.

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00:00 Introduction

03:20 What is Spiritual Warfare?

11:31 What are the devil's abilities?

12:49 Common Tactics of the Devil

20:09 The Power of Fasting

21:51 Practical Tips from an Exorcist to Combat Spiritual Warfare

27:37 What are the Devils Motives?

30:08 Why Fear is Sinful

31:14 Importance of Community

36:08 Hope in the Darkness