A podcast designed to bring Catholic Counsel to the Community. Inviting listeners into therapeutic conversations to navigate the current landscape of family, faith, marriage, mental health, and growing cultural concerns. This podcast will benefit anyone who wants to increase in Truth, Freedom, and Love. Change the world, by changing yourself. Smuggle more hope into your life today.
Defense Against Digital Indoctrination: Protecting Your Family from the New Online Cults
In this episode, Dan explores the psychological mechanisms behind modern cults, particularly focusing on the phenomenon of woke culture. He outlines the characteristics of cults, the recruitment strategies they employ, and the psychological profiles of individuals who are most vulnerable to such movements. He also discusses the traits that help individuals resist cult-like influences, emphasizing the importance of community, identity, and resilience.
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5 Nov 2025
When God Gives You More Than You Can Handle
In this episode of Smuggling Hope, Dan explores the profound themes of spiritual warfare and suffering. He emphasizes that suffering is not merely something to endure but an invitation to deepen one's relationship with God. Through personal stories and theological insights, he discusses the transformative power of redemptive suffering, the importance of dependence on Christ, and the spiritual battles that arise in our lives.
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Messy Family Couples Getaway-Travel with Mike and Alicia Hernon to Austria or Bahamas! Sign up here! (https://catholiccouplesgetaway.com/collections?dt_id=2468832)
Start Healing Your Marriage and Family (https://forms.aweber.com/form/28/289379628.htm)
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WANT PEACE AT HOME? Transform Your Family Culture here! (https://forms.aweber.com/form/19/955349019.htm)
Get Dan's Marriage Ebook-6 Maxims of a Remarkable Marriage Ebook (https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/202341731.htm)
WHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar: (https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/437413425.htm)
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22 Oct 2025
Surrendering the Anxious Mind: An Interview with Suzanne Bracci
In this episode of the Smuggling Hope podcast, host Dan speaks with Suzanne Bracci, a Christian life and mindset coach, about the importance of hope, faith, and empowerment in overcoming anxiety and fear. Suzanne shares her journey from traditional mental health practices to incorporating spiritual elements into her coaching, emphasizing the transformative power of scripture and prayer. The conversation explores the challenges women face in today's chaotic world, the significance of surrendering to God, and practical steps for fostering a positive mindset.
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Start Healing Your Marriage and Family (https://forms.aweber.com/form/28/289379628.htm)
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TOP FREE RESOURCES
WANT A BETTER SEX LIFE? Get the Intimacy Guide (https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/71380525.htm)
WANT PEACE AT HOME? Transform Your Family Culture here! (https://forms.aweber.com/form/19/955349019.htm)
Get Dan's Marriage Ebook-6 Maxims of a Remarkable Marriage Ebook (https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/202341731.htm)
WHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar: (https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/437413425.htm)
Watch this before you call a divorce attorney (https://forms.aweber.com/form/32/107630932.htm)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Hope and Empowerment
06:04 The Journey from Mental Health to Faith-Based Coaching
08:00 Understanding the Roots of Fear and Anxiety
10:44 The Importance of Scripture in Overcoming Challenges
13:12 Women’s Concerns in a Chaotic World
15:54 Navigating the Pressure of Being All Things to All People
18:14 Finding Hope in Troubling Marriages
24:37 The Nature of Marriage and Surrender
28:40 Understanding Surrender vs. Giving Up
31:26 The Power of Words and Spiritual Influence
37:58 Finding Peace Through Scripture and Prayer
41:09 Practical Steps for a Positive Mindset
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31 ratings
Spotify
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49 ratings
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