The Lila Rose Podcast

What advice does Thomas Aquinas have for the modern person, especially the modern parent? Have you ever felt that something might be missing in modern parenting trends, like gentle parenting? In today’s episode, Father Gregory Pine introduces us to an ancient practice that has shaped children for centuries: virtue ethics. First explored by classical philosophers like Aristotle and later popularized in the Middle Ages by St. Thomas Aquinas, virtue ethics remains central to the Church’s teachings on character formation. Father Pine, drawing from his deep knowledge of St. Thomas Aquinas, offers practical guidance for parents seeking to cultivate virtues like justice, prudence, temperance, and fortitude in their children. Raising children to be happy and holy adults can feel daunting, but this episode is essential for empowering parents to nurture future saints. Additionally, Father Pine shares his personal journey—how he discovered his vocation and developed a passion for St. Thomas Aquinas’ teachings. I hope this conversation inspires and equips you to approach parenting with a renewed perspective and practical tools.Check Out Fr Gregory's work:Aquinas 101: https://aquinas101.com/Godsplaining Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@Godsplaining Join our Locals community: https://lilarose.locals.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LilaRose865A big thank to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/   Check out our Sponsors:-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA.   -Crowd Health: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ The new alternative to health insurance - sign up and use the code "LILA" for a special deal of $99 for your first 3 months!-Exodus 90: Grow spiritually, mentally, and physically with thousands of other men:  https://get.exodus90.com/lilaTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:03:43 - How did you become a Dominican?00:07:26 - Fr Gregory’s love for Aquinas00:11:48 - Exodus 9000:12:45 - Special passion for Thomas Aquinas?00:14:51 - Who is Thomas Aquinas?00:16:45 - Summa Theologiae00:18:45 - Not everyone needs to be interested in Aquinas00:22:38 - What would Aquinas say to the modern woman?00:22:53 - We Heart Nutrition00:26:01 - Truths revealed in their proper ways00:32:09 - Crowd Health00:33:26 - When we love God…00:35:23 - What could mothers learn from Aquinas?00:42:35 - We are made human (aka limited)00:44:48 - Courage00:46:04 - God loves us weird00:53:20 - Motherhood and Emotions00:57:35 - Is all yelling bad?00:58:49 - innocence of emotion01:04:33 - Modern man is haunted…01:07:18 - Aquinas’ advice for moms01:10:12 - The Lord doesn’t want women’s hearts divided01:13:12 - Virtues summarized01:16:33 - Teaching children prudence01:21:31 - St Edith Stein and ‘Coaching” others01:25:39 - Aquinas 101 Platform

How can young Christians navigate the world today? What does following God's will look like in 2025? And how can individuals break free from sexual addictions? In today’s conversation, I sit down with Amber, also known as The Religious Hippie on YouTube. Amber's journey began in the Catholic faith, but after struggling with resentment toward the church, she drifted away. After years of wrestling with pornography, self-harm, and mental health challenges, she found her way back to God and the Church. Join us as we discuss evangelizing Gen Z and striving to become saints in the modern world. I hope you enjoy this insightful conversation.Check Out Amber's work:YouTube:  @TheReligiousHippie  Website: https://thereligioushippie.com -Join our Locals community: https://lilarose.locals.com/-Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LilaRose865-A big thank to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/  Check out our Sponsors:-Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up!-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!-EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off! Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:03 - The difficulty of interviewing exorcists00:02:55 - Amber’s Online Ministry00:03:20 - Raised Traditional Latin Mass…00:06:49 - Exposure to Pornography00:09:11 - Jesus asked if she trusts Him00:10:50 - EveryLife00:12:09 - When you give God an inch00:16:56 - What was home like after your conversion?00:18:06 - Change in wardrobe00:24:05 - Hallow00:24:57 - What does your ministry look like?00:26:52 - Making content for Gen-Z00:28:24 - Banned on TikTok00:30:15 - Lila’s pet chicken00:34:37 - Why “The Religious Hippie”00:37:46 - Seven Weeks00:39:00 - How internet fighting hurts the church00:41:30 - Rules for Internet Safety00:44:17 - Men who are angry online00:48:45 - Women have special privileges00:54:12 - Book Recommendations00:55:08 - Scott Hahn - Rome Sweet Home00:56:35 - Become the Saint YOU are supposed to become01:09:04 - Freedom from Porn Addiction01:16:50 - Church’s teaching on mortal sin01:23:10 - Parents outsource themselves

Exorcism interviews have recently exploded in popularity, racking up millions of views on YouTube and social media. But is this focus on demons and their influence on humans a healthy exploration—or could it be playing into Satan's plans, granting him undue attention and power while paralyzing us with fear and superstition?Today, I'm joined by Dr. Sean Tobin, a psychologist trusted by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to evaluate whether individuals should be referred to an exorcist. With years of experience working with those facing demonic oppression and possession, Dr. Tobin shares fresh perspectives on what God might be accomplishing in these situations and offers little-known approaches for dealing with stubborn cases.He also addresses a troubling trend: fear and powerlessness among Christians—something completely contrary to God’s design. Dr. Tobin reminds us of the need to reject both fear and demonic forces, reclaiming the Spirit of power, love, and self-control that God has given us (2 Timothy 1:7). His insights are sure to inspire and empower you in the spiritual battles we face.Check Out Sean's Work:-His book: https://biggodlittledevil.com/-His website: https://www.drseantobin.ca/Join our Locals community: https://lilarose.locals.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LilaRose865A big thank to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/  Check out our Sponsors:-Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, bacon, or salmon! Use code LILA for $25 off!  -Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!-EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:05:17 - The devil can hide behind mental illness00:06:39 - Examples of paranormal activity at work00:07:28 - Good Ranchers00:08:47 - God allows demonic activity for a purpose00:10:19 - The devil always operates within our psychology00:17:39 - Defining our terms00:18:42 - Every Life00:20:30 - The devil wants us to respond00:24:15 - The positive role of fear00:29:19 - Not just getting out of Egypt00:29:55 - Jesus asleep on the boat00:31:25 - Seven Weeks Coffee00:33:46 - Quantity vs Quality of faith00:34:43 - Superstitious faith vs relationship with Jesus00:40:08 - Prayer00:41:44 - Physical War vs Spiritual War00:43:27 - Pregnancy and Passivity00:45:25 - We expect a great power struggle00:46:36 - Clinical Examples01:00:34 - Sometimes it takes years of exorcisms, sometimes 1 session01:07:10 - Thomas Merton and the Spirituality of Satan01:15:59 - Closing in prayer

What is Spiritual Direction? Should all Christians have a spiritual director? Join me as I sit down with Father Boniface Hicks, OSB—a Benedictine monk, priest, author, and Director of Spiritual Formation at St. Vincent Seminary. Together, we explore the topic of spiritual direction, offering insights to help you determine if it’s the right path for you and how to find a trustworthy spiritual director.We also address the often-debated question of whether obedience to your director is required, unpacking how to establish healthy boundaries to avoid abuse and codependency. We delve into the rich history of spiritual direction and the transformative fruits it can yield when guided by someone who fosters trust and acceptance.This enlightening conversation is a must for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God. Discover how this ancient practice can help you experience God’s love more tangibly and hear His voice in a profound, personal way.Check out Fr Boniface's website: https://fatherboniface.org/Join our Locals community: https://lilarose.locals.com/  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LilaRose865   A big thank to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/   Check out our Sponsors! -Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, bacon, or salmon! Use code LILA for $25 off!-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA.    -Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!-Crowd Health: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ The new alternative to health insurance - sign up and use the code "LILA" for a special deal of $99 for your first 3 months! 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:22 - Fr Boniface Background00:04:11 - What was it like hearing Jesus’ voice for the first time?00:06:19 - Why a Benedictine, and is the beard a part of it?00:08:38 - What is Spiritual Direction?00:10:51 - How is SD different from therapy, mentorship, etc?00:14:48 - First time God said “it is not good”:00:16:12 - Are relationships the worst they’ve ever been?00:18:17 - Surrounded by things we had no hand in creating00:20:32 - Good Ranchers00:22:22 - What does Spiritual Direction look like?00:24:22 - Does everyone need a spiritual director?00:24:53 - What’s the history of spiritual direction?00:28:23 - “Call no one your Father”00:30:56 - Spiritual Headship in Marriage00:38:51 - What do the saints say about spiritual direction?00:43:39 - What are some of the fruits of spiritual direction?00:47:03 - Directors can be men or women?00:48:58 - How to become a spiritual director?00:49:48 - Accompaniment vs Direction00:54:49 - What if you disagree with your SD?00:58:03 - Can you “graduate” from a particular director?01:03:12 - How to protect against abuse?01:08:10 - What are healthy boundaries in spiritual direction?01:11:20 - Final Thoughts