Become Who You Are
Jack
What’s the meaning and purpose of my life? What is my true identity? Why were we created male and female? How do I find happiness, joy and peace? How do I find love that lasts, forever? These are the timeless questions of the human heart. Join Jack Rigert and his guests for lively insights, reading the signs of our times through the lens of Catholic Teaching and the insights of Saint John Paul ll to guide us.
Saint Catherine of Siena said "Become who you are and you would set the world on fire".
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#544 Freedom from Porn: Steve Pokorny's Journey To Freedom
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10/15/24 • 39 min
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Steve Pokorny knows firsthand the struggle of battling pornography compulsion. Join us as he opens up about his personal journey to freedom, sharing the profound challenges he faced from a young age. With honesty and vulnerability, Steve discusses the impact of early exposure to pornography, a heartbreaking family history, and the absence of a paternal figure in his life. Drawing from his experiences and expertise as the founder of Freedom Coaching, Steve provides crucial insights into the distinction between addiction and compulsion, offering hope for those seeking a path to healing.
Navigating the complexities of parenting in today's digital age is no small feat. Our conversation explores the importance of open communication with teenagers, particularly when confronting sensitive cultural issues like pornography. Discover practical steps to create a trusting family environment, such as fostering open dialogues and establishing meaningful rituals.
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#205: "You're Teaching My Child What?"; with Psychiatrist and Author Dr. Miriam Grossman
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04/22/22 • 51 min
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This may be the most important podcast you listen to all year. Dr Grossman has one focus, the health and well-being of her patients. With tenderness and compassion, she speaks the truth in love.
Miriam Grossman MD is a physician with board certification in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry.
Dr. Grossman is known internationally for her courage in breaking ranks and calling foul on the Sexuality and Gender Education industry. The author of four books, Dr. Grossman has been on over 200 radio, news, and television shows, and her work has been translated into 11 languages. She has lectured at the British House of Lords and the United Nations.
For more information, see www.MiriamGrossmanMD.com
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www.advocatesprotectingchildren.org
www.genspect.org
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https://www.dailywire.com/news/how-do-gender-transitions-impact-children-heres-what-the-science-says
Two of her must read books tell the story:
1. "Unprotected" A campus Psychiatrist Reveals How Political Correctness in Her Profession Endangers Every Student
2. "You're Teaching My Child What?" A Physician Exposes the Lies of Sex Education and How They Harm Your Child.
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"The body, in fact, and only the body, makes visible the invisible: the spiritual and the divine. It has been created to transfer into the visible reality of the world the mystery hidden from eternity in God, and thus to be a sign of it" (TOB 19:4).
Join Linda and Jack as they discuss what the world seeks to destroy, the beauty of love.
This is episode #89 of Saint John Paul II's "Man and Woman He Created Them, A theology of the Body".
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#246: Three Clear Signs of the Time Pointing to the Destructive Processes going on. Buckle up for TNSH August 7th!
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08/01/22 • 37 min
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America had been over-run and all of her Institutions infiltrated while the Boomers, Millennials and Generation Z slept. Thinking they were living on a Cruise Ship some are finally waking up out of their slumber to find out that its a battleship. Some it seems may never wake up.
If you are waiting for a great leader or political force to ride in on a white Stallion and rescue her and humanity don't hold your breath. Yet there is a hero in the story, or better yet millions of heroes. That hero is you, and the millions of others, who through their collective actions realize that Saint Irenaeus was correct when he exclaimed, "The Glory of God is man fully alive"!
This is Tuesday Night in the Smith Home for Sunday August 7th, 2022.
Scripture:
Wisdom 18: 5-9
Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19
Luke 12:32-48
1 Tim 2:4
link to Tuesday Night in the Smith Home
Also LISTEN TO Podcast #227: "Woke" Neo-Marxists are Destroying Our Children's Future and Taking Down Our Country, with Veteran Investigator Tom Hampsonand/or #195: What is the problem with marriage? Love found, love lost and love redeemed: John Paul II's Wednesday Audience on Theology of the Body (4)
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#362 We will not forget. We accept the torch from our fallen brothers and sisters and stand for all that is true, good and beautiful.
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05/29/23 • 47 min
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..we would have gone on, but thankfully dad, a 96-year-old world-war II veteran, wondered out loud, “most of this just doesn’t make rational sense.” He is right of course. It never does when the morally corrupt rule the world. I answered him, “dad, what is even more disconcerting is to think about how many citizens of our country not only vote the corrupt into office but go one further; they accept and condone their practices and policies. Do you want to know why? The answer comes from a prophet who saw all this unfolding sixty-years ago.
“Only those who live by faith really know what is happening in the world; the great masses without faith are unconscious of the destructive processes going on, because they have lost the vision of the heights from which they have fallen.”—Bishop Fulton Sheen
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take the whole armor of God, the SWORD of the HOLY SPIRIT, that you may be able to withstand the evil day” (Eph 6:10-13).
“No one is safe”...one of the best Covid-19 insanity, propaganda, summaries I have ever seen. A must see.
https://twitter.com/0rf/status/1660067082220838916
For more on living "Life in the Spirit" #360 So many lies; unless we choose "Life in the Spirit" humanities default position is captivity to sin and death
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#588 "Gift of Self": Gen Z is seeking "something more" and God has the Plan! From Lust to Love and Spiritual Awakening
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02/12/25 • 43 min
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Imagine Gen Z, who have been lied to about so many things. They are standing at the crossroads of love and lust, battling today's cultural challenges and we are excited and honored to journey with them.
That's the journey we embark on in today's episode, exploring the profound "gift of self" in relationships, especially marriage. I share my experiences with engaged couples and intriguing conversations with Gen Z, revealing the struggles they face amidst moral relativism and a culture that often misrepresents love, reducing it to an emotion or feeling, and than further reducing love to sex.
Through personal narratives, including my own marital struggles and a poignant spiritual awakening following my brother's passing, we uncover the transformative power of love. These moments remind us of the larger story we are part of, encouraging a deeper understanding of God's plan and the role of love in our lives. We reflect on how life experiences mold our expectations and perceptions of love and marriage, highlighting the profound impact of recognizing divine moments.
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#525 Is Pete Buttigieg Correct? Does Abortion on Demand Make Men Freer?
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08/14/24 • 48 min
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In today's episode Jack and Linda Pieper link the insights of St. John Paul II's theology of the body, audience #97, as a roadmap for returning to our divine purpose amidst the brokenness we encounter daily.
Love versus lust—a distinction that's crucial yet often misunderstood. We discuss how the loss of supernatural grace has led to humanity's moral decline, critiquing contemporary views on relationships and procreation.
Recently, during a Zoom fundraising event for “White Dudes for Harris,” U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said that men have more freedom in a country where abortion on demand is the norm, because they do not have to take responsibility for their actions. According to Buttigieg, legal abortion makes men freer than they would be without it.
The implication was clear: abortion “frees” men from accountability, implying that women’s lives and choices are secondary to men’s convenience. Buttigieg’s remarks also overlook the profound effects—both physical and emotional—that abortion has on women.--Fr. Shenan Boquet
Marriage isn't just a social contract; it's a sacrament intertwined with redemption. Referencing insights from John Paul II and Christopher West, we explore how the union of man and woman mirrors the sacrament of redemption. We delve into societal issues such as LGBTQ+ relationships and pro-abortion platforms, emphasizing the necessity of returning to the grace offered by the sacraments.
Reflecting on the spiritual fruitfulness and motherhood within the Church, we highlight the spiritual battle against the distortions of sin and evil, advocating for a return to Christ's teachings to restore the sanctity of marriage and family and the dignity of woman in our civilization.
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#384 Spoiler Alert! The Synod on Synodality: A Trojan Horse?
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07/28/23 • 23 min
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The story begins with a bang and within a few paragraphs its central plot is revealed in an earthly paradise, Marriage. By chapter three the reader is presented with the human train wreck, sin and death, the result of the fall from grace instigated by an evil power. All of human history can be summed up as a battle between those who seek to normalize the fall and “live according to the desires of the flesh” and those who walk by “Life in the Spirit,” as it was “In the beginning” (cf. Genesis, Gal 5:16-25, Matt 19:3-8).
If you have followed my work or attended a presentation on Stolen Childhood Innocence you know that SEL or Social Emotional Learning, is a Trojan Horse. It is especially popular in our public school system, where it is used like a hypodermic injection, to help deliver an ideology and make it more palpable to children, be it Critical Race Theory, Critical Gender Theory, or Critical (insert ideology) Theory.
SOS (my acronym that I think appropriate) for Synod on Synodality, is the same Trojan Horse by a different color. This time it is the Shepherds of the Church using the same genre of emotional babble to prepare the faithful for an injection of heresy into their trusting hearts. Might they learn to deaden the voice of God and accept the heresy of say a Father James Martin, a favorite of Pope Francis, who has been allowed and even encouraged to advance the normalization of homosexuality and same-sex marriage within the Church, while opposing voices are censored or ignored.
Spoiler Alert! The Synod of Synodality: A Trojan Horse
Bishop Strickland: Laying Down His Life For His Sheep
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#381 The Cultural Revolution in Education and Its Impact on Our Children, with Author and Crime InvestigatorTom Hampson
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07/21/23 • 26 min
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Consider this: there is a concerted effort to shape our children's minds, to feed them a perception of truth that could be detrimental to their mental health. That's the stark reality we'll be confronting today in our compelling discussion with Tom Hampson. Together, we'll unpack the pervasive ideologies undermining the education standards, giving rise to a disconcerting cultural revolution. We're diving headfirst into the murky waters of educational influence, with a particular spotlight on the subtle yet powerful pull of the American Communist Party.
Pivoting away from political indoctrination, we'll also be exploring the aftershocks of the sexual revolution on our national sex education standards. It's high time we scrutinized the teaching of critical theory to children, its inherent dangers and its contribution to mental illness. We'll be dissecting the concept of 'sex ed for social change,' posing the question: Should schools be the primary educators about sex? This is a conversation we all need to be a part of, for the sake of our children's future. So, buckle up and join us as we wade through these critical issues.
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How many children must be sacrificed at the altar of "Woke" before we "Awaken"? Sex trafficking, hook-ups, rape, pornography, abortion, gender ideologies...millions upon millions of victims. If you saw these children of God as He sees them you would weep. Weep upon a Cross.
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#414 Touching base, a quick update, and a time to open wide to Christ!!
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10/11/23 • 5 min
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I apologize for my absence in this week's episode. Traveling took me away from our usual Theology of the Body Audience with Linda. We should be back on track next week. Meanwhile, I invite you to journey back through our previous episodes and discover their enriching insights. In these trying times, with tensions rising in Israel, Ukraine, and globally, I find myself contemplating the world around us.
Despite the Western world's increasing rejection of Christianity, I am encouraged by the unyielding faith of the remnant who stand strong. This episode, although not as per usual, is a call for us to remain steadfast in our convictions, to pray, to participate in the sacraments, and to be the shining lights of truth, goodness, and beauty. I share my daily scripture reading suggestions, the transformative power of the Rosary, and discuss how the Auxilium Christianorum prayers have been a powerful force in my life to fight demonic activity.
These are trying times. Let's continue to engage in these discussions, keep each other in our prayers, and continue our journey of faith together. Thank you for standing with and for our Savior Jesus Christ!
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