In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we sit down with Father Tim as he shares his unique journey to the priesthood. From his initial unease in a seemingly perfect life to the profound moment of calling he experienced at a young adult event, Father Tim recounts the pivotal moments that led him to embrace his vocation. Join us as we explore the nuances of prayer, the different modalities of spirituality, and how to navigate the challenges of a busy life while cultivating a deeper relationship with God.

Chapters:
(00:00) Desert Wanderers interview priests, religious and others in Boise diocese
(01:14) Fr. Tim Story
(12:21) I think people are built very differently in prayer
(17:00) For me, prayer felt selfish because I would just talk at God (19:16) I think sometimes we think of prayer and worship in a certain way
(20:22) You can use visualization to help God speak to you in different ways
(23:53) You can make the rosary very visual.
(24:14) So you've got the written word and the spoken word. (27:30) How would you determine if what voice you're hearing is GOD
(29:33) How to decern Gods will when choosing two goods
(30:13) The devil can use anything and everything, including scripture
(33:31) How do you develop understanding who Jesus is and discerning his voice
(37:25) So what kind of questions should we
be asking ourselves about what type of prayer we are inclined to (43:45) How to pray in our busy lives
(47:14) Do we need to simplify our lives
(51:57) Let's talk about the intensity of prayer.
(57:35) Accountability in prayer
(01:04:07) Living a Catholic life doesn't necessarily mean that it's always prayerful
(01:04:36) What does it look like for Beginner, intermediate, and Expert Prayer
(01:08:04) Let's talk about the environment
(01:09:40) So any last piece of advice do you have for, um, busy people
(01:10:10) Do you want to lead us in prayer then, to end our conversation

In this heartfelt episode, we welcome Natalie Lair to the Generational Catholicism Series. She joins us ( Father Cintra and The Dysons) to explore the profound dynamics of parenthood, particularly the journey of welcoming a new child into the family. Through engaging discussions and personal anecdotes, we explore the practicalities of parenting, the sacrifices involved, and the spiritual growth that accompanies raising children. Join us as we reflect on the joys and challenges of family life, and how each new addition shapes not only the children but also the parents in their quest for sanctification.

Dr. David Lamey discusses the intersection of science and faith, focusing on biology, particularly DNA and the genetic code. He explains that cells are like automated factories, with DNA as the central information system. Human cells contain 3.2 billion nucleotide bases, with only 1.5% coding for proteins. The ENCODE project revealed that 80% of DNA is functional. Lamey critiques evolutionary theories, noting the lack of transitional fossils and the improbability of random genetic mutations leading to functional improvements. He concludes that functional information in life suggests an intelligent source, challenging the notion that life is a cosmic accident.

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