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Written content is coming soon! Enjoy the recent archives of the Abiding in Hope program:
Abiding in Hope, 5/25/2019
Fr. Baker answers a listener's question on the validity of a marriage if the spouse was not Catholic at the time of the marriage. In the second half of the show, Mary Ann and Fr. Baker discuss the question "Why do bad things happen to good people?" and how to battle...
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Abiding in Hope, 5/18/2019
Mary Ann and Fr. Baker discuss debilitating anxiety attacks and ideas on how to deal with them spiritually and emotionally. In the second half of the show, the hosts discuss a listener's question on whether it is OK for a married couple to not go to Mass together. The...
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Abiding in Hope, 5/4/2019
When you relationship with your human father is traumatic, Fr. Baker and Mary Ann discuss how that might affect your relationship with your heavenly Father and give ideas on how to overcome difficulties. Have you ever left the confessional confused or uncomfortable?...
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Abiding in Hope, 4/27/2019
Mary Ann and Fr. Baker discuss difficulties we sometimes have when praying to God the "Father". In the second half of the show, they talk about how to improve your spiritual life and prayer and confession. The hosts invite you to participate in future shows by...
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Abiding in Hope, 4/13/2019
Fr. John Sims Baker and Mary Ann Jepsen discuss the challenges and adventures of being a young chaste adult in the secular world. The second question involves pride and forgiveness. Fr. Baker explains that forgiveness is an act of the will and how that is different...
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Abiding in Hope, 4/6/19
Our Abiding in Hope hosts discuss different ways to entertain the family and avoid viewing movies and TV that don't promote good values. The second part of the show Fr. Baker and Mary Ann discuss how to deal with angry outbursts when we are unhappy. The hosts invite...
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Abiding in Hope, 8/30/2019
Fr. John Sims Baker, together with Mary Ann Jepsen, respond to questions sent in by listeners in this Episode number 24. The first question leads the hosts to discuss marriage conflicts that cause frustrations and disappointments. The second question leads the hosts...
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Abiding in Hope, 8/20/18
Abiding in Hope Episode 19 (Encore) Fr. John Sims Baker, along with Mary Ann Jepsen, are prompted by a question sent in by a listener to discuss dealing with adult children who may have left the faith or are questioning their faith. The hosts also discuss how a parent...
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Abiding in Hope, 8/06/18
Abiding in Hope Episode 23 Fr. John Sims Baker and Mary Ann Jepsen discuss the sin of envy and those sins that find ourselves confessing again and again. Secondly, the hosts discuss the sin of detraction or the telling of someone's faults behind their back. The hosts...
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Abiding in Hope, 7/16/18
Abiding in Hope Episode 22 Fr. John Sims Baker and Mary Ann Jepsen discuss listeners' issues with returning to the Catholic faith or becoming more involved with their faith when the spouse is anti-Catholic or just not supportive. The hosts invite you to participate in...
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