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The Therapeutic Erasure of Sin (John Melnikov) 8/4/26
51 minutes Posted Aug 4, 2026 at 9:00 pm.
Intro & Opening Prayer
Topic Introduction: Fulton Sheen & ’Therapeutic Erasure of Sin’
Guest Introduced: John Melnikoff
Therapy vs. Confession — Main Concern
Therapy’s Influence in Catholic Schools
Sin as Addiction & Need for Truth
Break & Station Promo
Example: Domestic Violence — Explanation vs. Excuse
Consequences, Community & Moral Language
Confession, Formation & Role of Clergy
Second Break & Listener Resources
Message to Bishops, Pastors & Educators
Witnessing Joy & Alternative to Self-Esteem
Guest Farewell & Transition to Timely Thoughts
Timely Thoughts: Host Reflection on Therapy and Truth
Feast of St. Dominic — Preacher’s Responsibility
Closing Prayer, Blessing & Sign-off
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Show notes
We welcome author and teacher John Melnikov to consider how therapeutic language has found its way into Catholic conversations about sin and forgiveness. Where should Catholics draw the line between understanding human weakness and excusing it? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.
 
Show Notes
The Therapeutic Erasure of Sin
The Writing of John Melnikov
The triumph of the therapeutic; uses of faith after Freud
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