Are you struggling to find God in the everyday moments of your life? Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of your vocation, whether it's parenthood, religious life, or something else? Join Julia and Gino on The Julia and Gino Show as they sit down with Father Innocent, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, for a powerful conversation about faith, family, and the true meaning of religious life. Father Innocent shares his own experiences and insights, offering wisdom and encouragement for navigating the ups and downs of life while staying rooted in God's love. In this episode, you'll discover: Key Takeaways: ☑️Trust in God's Plan: Even when things are uncertain, we must trust that God has a plan for our lives. This trust isn't passive; we must actively participate in His plan daily. ☑️The Reality of Religious Life: Religious life, like any vocation, has its challenges. It's not always glamorous, and it requires dedication to the small, everyday acts of faith. ☑️Finding Holiness in the Present Moment: Holiness isn't found in grand gestures but in the small, ordinary moments of life. Whether it's folding laundry or driving to work, God is present and working. ☑️Balancing Discipline and Flexibility: Discipline and structure are important, but so is the ability to adapt and be open to God's will in the present moment. ☑️The Importance of Identity: Understanding our identity as sons and daughters of God is crucial. ☑️This foundation shapes how we live out our vocations as spouses, parents, and religious. ☑️Fighting the Lies: We must combat the lies that tell us we're not good enough or that we need to perform to earn God's love. His love is freely given. Father Innocent also discusses his books, "Born of Fire" and "Sons in the Sun," which explore the importance of understanding our identity in Christ. Don't miss this inspiring and relatable conversation with Father Innocent! Watch now and be reminded of God's presence in every moment of your life. Chapters: 0:00 Intro: Trusting God's Plan 0:37 Introducing Father Innocent 1:35 Meeting the Barbaros: The Importance of Family 2:35 Religious Life: Challenges and Realities4:34 The Glamour vs. The Reality of Religious Life 6:02 The Small Things: Following Jesus Daily 7:31 Similarities Between Religious and Married Life 8:33 Confession and the Humanity of Religious Life 9:31 The Challenges of Motherhood and Prayer 10:58 Feeling Poor: Spiritual and Physical Challenges 12:18 Fighting the Lies: "Not Good Enough" 13:13 Vocations and Prayer: Starting in Reality 14:45 Holiness in the Present Moment 15:44 Encouragement for Moms and Dads 16:11 Balancing Discipline and Flexibility 17:28 The Roles of Parents: Strength and Tenderness 18:52 Trusting God and Letting Go of Control 21:08 The Illusion of Control 23:00 Sponsor Break 23:30 Father Innocent's Books: Finding Your Identity 24:02 The Mission We're Given 24:59 The Identity Crisis 25:28 Who Are You? The Importance of Identity 26:28 Sons and Daughters: Our Core Identity 27:27 Buying the Books & The Importance of Foundational Identity 27:54 The Struggle with Identity and Orphanhood 28:58 The Father's Love and Security 29:32 The Importance of the Spousal Relationship for Parenting ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨👩👧👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Visit our website to start your transformation. Your journey to a fuller, more vibrant life is just a click away. 💻🚀 https://barbaro360community.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore ...
