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To know as God knows we have to see as God sees.

We all have bananas.

There's a difference between description and definition. You're more than who you think.

What would your life look like if you weren't carrying the burden of life alone?

As we continue our conversation about the “slow fade,” Fr. Mark draws our attention to 2 things you can do to prevent the fade.

As we continue our conversation about the “slow fade,” Fr. Mark draws our attention to 3 things that affect when we fade: the calendar, rhythm, and vulnerability. To subscribe through apple podcasts, click here: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK . To sign up to receive this podcast via text, please visit Fr. Mark’s blog here: marktoups.com

Fr. Mark continues our conversation about the slow fade, focusing on the “why”? Why does our relationship with God tend to fade? Fr. Mark lays out 3 reasons why: seasons, negative emotions, and distraction. We hope that you have been enjoying these daily podcasts with Fr. Mark Toups. These podcasts will continue; however, they will only be available as an audio only. To subscribe through apple pod...

Happy Memorial Day! As the summer is now upon us, it’s a great time to talk about what usually happens in the summer (besides the heat). For many of us, the summer time brings about a season of relaxation, where we can slow our pace and enjoy ourselves a little more. However, Fr. Mark reminds us that the summer can also be a time for “the slow fade.” We hope that you have been enjoying these daily...

Today Fr. Mark shares with us a weekly spiritual exercise that has helped him personally. This weekly exercise can help us count our blessing, acknowledge our struggles, and prepare us for the next week ahead. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com

Many times our emotions can indicate what we need to talk to God about in prayer. In today’s episode, Fr. Mark shares about his time in Grand Isle and the importance of locating our emotions. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com

Today Fr. Mark speaks about disappointment. This emotion may not be as intense as other emotions, but it can be more influential. If we aren’t aware of it, disappointment can linger in our hearts. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com

If we are going to move forward after the stay at home order has been lifted, we need things in our life to anchor us. Today Fr. Mark offers 2 simple ways that we can anchor ourselves in the midst of everyday life. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com

This week Fr. Mark will unpack with us 5 things that are critically important if we are going to let God lead us in this next chapter of our lives. Today, he invites us to look back on what we have received from God in the past few months. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoup...

With prayer, preparation is key. In today's episode, Fr. Mark encourages us to consider how we prepare to pray and breaks open 3 things we can do in preparation for your prayer time. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com

When we pray has a huge influence on our receptivity and our consistency in prayer. In today’s episode, Fr. Mark shares about his own prayer time and how our state in life can reveal to us when we are most receptive to God. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com

The spiritual life is all about taking small steps. Today Fr. Mark encourages us to let go of our expectations and invites us to consider how we can take one small step closer to God. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com

The way we are wired has something to teach us. Our history has something to teach us, and the things that bore fruit in the past can reveal something to us. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com

Welcome back to a new week in our podcast journey! Today, Fr. Mark invites us to simply be where we are instead of trying to be where we aren't. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com

Are you waiting on God to provide? Today, Fr. Mark talks about our timing and God's timing. Even while we’re waiting for God, He is still doing something right now. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com

There’s a difference between what we want and what we need. God doesn’t always provide what we want. But God will always provide what we need. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com

What is God saying to you? If we’re going to trust that God is leading us, then we also have to trust that God is speaking to us. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com

Where is God leading you right now in your life? Part of trusting in God is allowing Him to lead us and then following where He leads. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com

How does it FEEL to trust in God? When we trust in God it can bring to the surface feelings of vulnerability or fear because when we “take control”, the control can help us feel protected. Control can give us a false sense of security. In today’s episode, Fr. Mark openly shares about his own struggle with the desire to control as well as his deep desire to trust in God. Get this podcast by subscri...

The reality is that expectations prevent us from being patient and trusting in a Person, Jesus Christ. Today Fr. Mark speaks to us about our expectations and invites us to allow God to be with us. Get this podcast daily by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com

When we are in a time of blessing in our life, the things we think, feel, and desire are alined to a season of ease. However, when we are in the midst of struggle, the things that we think, feel, and want are drastically different. Today Fr. Mark offers encouragements and invites us to be patient with ourselves, with God, and with the calendar. Get this podcast daily by subscribing at: https://app...