Join me for a conversation with former Los Angeles Fire Captain Paul Ybarra as we dive into the heart of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. We’re uncovering the hard truths—from resource shortages to leadership failures—and tackling the tough questions about what went wrong and how we can stop this from happening again.

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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.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:43 - How did you become a Dominican?

00:07:26 - Fr Gregory’s love for Aquinas

00:11:48 - Exodus 90

00:12:45 - Special passion for Thomas Aquinas?

00:14:51 - Who is Thomas Aquinas?

00:16:45 - Summa Theologiae

00:18:45 - Not everyone needs to be interested in Aquinas

00:22:38 - What would Aquinas say to the modern woman?

00:22:53 - We Heart Nutrition

00:26:01 - Truths revealed in their proper ways

00:32:09 - Crowd Health

00:33:26 - 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 - Courage

00:46:04 - God loves us weird

00:53:20 - Motherhood and Emotions

00:57:35 - Is all yelling bad?

00:58:49 - innocence of emotion

01:04:33 - Modern man is haunted…

01:07:18 - Aquinas’ advice for moms

01:10:12 - The Lord doesn’t want women’s hearts divided

01:13:12 - Virtues summarized

01:16:33 - Teaching children prudence

01:21:31 - St Edith Stein and ‘Coaching” others

01:25:39 - 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.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:03 - The difficulty of interviewing exorcists

00:02:55 - Amber’s Online Ministry

00:03:20 - Raised Traditional Latin Mass…

00:06:49 - Exposure to Pornography

00:09:11 - Jesus asked if she trusts Him

00:10:50 - EveryLife

00:12:09 - When you give God an inch

00:16:56 - What was home like after your conversion?

00:18:06 - Change in wardrobe

00:24:05 - Hallow

00:24:57 - What does your ministry look like?

00:26:52 - Making content for Gen-Z

00:28:24 - Banned on TikTok

00:30:15 - Lila’s pet chicken

00:34:37 - Why “The Religious Hippie”

00:37:46 - Seven Weeks

00:39:00 - How internet fighting hurts the church

00:41:30 - Rules for Internet Safety

00:44:17 - Men who are angry online

00:48:45 - Women have special privileges

00:54:12 - Book Recommendations

00:55:08 - Scott Hahn - Rome Sweet Home

00:56:35 - Become the Saint YOU are supposed to become

01:09:04 - Freedom from Porn Addiction

01:16:50 - Church’s teaching on mortal sin

01:23:10 - Parents outsource themselves