Show notes
In this episode, the dogs hear Rob’s hot take on 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (4:35). They all discuss the importance of choosing to engage with reality (11:48), especially when it can be tempting to “shirk” off the present moment (34:30).Quotes:“I am not alone. It’s not just on me to create the meaning of my life. This is not all there is.” (Connor, 23:10)“Jesus seems to rectify and provide a lived reality that you don’t have to rebel against everything in order to fully actualize your humanity.” (Mike, 25:10)“She (St. Therese) only wants reality and what her human limits allow. She has no problem being limited by her humanity.” (Rob, 26:50)“It’s impossible for Jesus to will useless suffering.” (Connor quoting St. Therese, 28:50)“God is out there, in the desert with you.” (Connor, 31:30)“We’re not at the promised land yet, but we are there, in those moments of Kiaros.” (Connor, 32:51)“What gives me life is living within Christ and then responding to the reality with Him that’s in front of me.” (Connor, 40:40)“Part of what’s been great about life is that it’s not what I expected.” (Connor, 41:20)Media Mentions:Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleFr. Brett Brannen’s To Save a Thousand Souls: A Guide for Discerning a Vocation to Diocesan PriesthoodDonald Trump and Tony Schwartz’s Trump: The Art of the DealFr. Rob Johnson’s articles for Word on FireFr. Michael Metz’s articles for Word on FireFr. Connor Danstrom’s articles for Word on FireViktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for MeaningJean Corbon’s The Wellspring of WorshipC.S. Lewis’ The Silver ChairMegan Ulrich’s UntitledLeo Tolstoy’s Anna KareninaReferences:Jordan B. PetersonSurvival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE)St. Therese of LisieuxKonstantin LevinRev. Daniel S. Siwek (homiletics)Bromides:“The youth are the future.”“We’re building tomorrow’s church, today.”“Senior citizens are our past.”Follow us on instagram @threedogsnorthContact us at [email protected]