May 27, 2019 | Anxiety, Faith, Family, Feelings, Marriage, Mental Health
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...
May 27, 2019 | Confession, Faith, Family, Feelings, Forgiveness, Living Your Faith
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?...
May 27, 2019 | Faith, Feelings, Prayer, Spiritual Life
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...
Apr 19, 2019 | Anger, Chastity, Faith, Feelings, Forgiveness, Living Your Faith
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...
Apr 1, 2019 | Faith, Family, Immigration, Living Your Faith, Marriage
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...
Aug 29, 2018 | Children, Discerning Vocations, Faith, Family, Living Your Faith, Marriage, Questioning the Faith
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...