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Written content is coming soon! Enjoy the recent archives of the Abiding in Hope program:
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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Abiding in Hope, 7/2/2018
Abiding in Hope Episode 21 Fr. John Sims Baker, along with Mary Ann Jepsen, discuss a question from a female former pornography addict and her desire to help others. The hosts also discuss a listener's questions about the reality of the devil. The hosts invite you to...
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Abiding in Hope, 6/18/2018
Abiding in Hope Episode 20 Show hosts Fr. John Sims Baker and Mary Ann Jepsen answer a listener's question about her marriage. She has lost patience with her husband's worrying, anxiety, and depression. The second question the hosts focus on how to have an adult...
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Abiding in Hope, 6/4/2018
Abiding in Hope Episode 19 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 might...
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Abiding in Hope, 5/21/2018
Abiding in Hope Episode 18 Fr. John Sims Baker and Mary Ann Jepsen discuss infidelity through pornography, how one might approach helping one's spouse through the hurt. The second question and discussion focuses on dealing with unethical practices at work. The hosts...
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