How does one understand the Problem of evil? In this episode, Fr John demonstrates how evil and the suffering it causes entered the world through original sin. How man, tempted by the devil, let his trust in his Creator die in his heart.

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Philosophy, the mind's quest to understand the ultimate truths about reality and the wisdom it affords are necessary ingredients for a healthy culture. In this episode, Fr John discusses how both as human beings and as disciples of Christ, we need to take seriously the search for wisdom, for that interior peace and joy that comes from laying hold of the truth about the world, ourselves and God.

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What happens when society stops looking for reason and ultimate truth? RCSpiriutality.org brings you Part 1 of this 2-part series of Stright Talk, where Fr. Bartunek dives into how Philosophy is a gift from God to help mankind come to know its creator.

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In this podcast, Fr John shares that before WW2, Courtship provided a safe haven where two hearts could gradually discover their capacity for love and intimacy and lay a strong foundation for a lifetime of spousal self-giving. Today, dating has replaced courtship and physical attraction, and intimacy scrambles the signals that young lovers receive, distracting them from truly understanding the person in front of them and building that foundation.

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What do you think is the single most common cause of marital strain among Catholic couples? Money. And no matter how abundant, money can not satisfy the human heart and love of money makes you forget this. In his episode, Fr John shares with the audience tips on how to keep money in its proper place.

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How is Christian prayer and meditation different than other forms of meditation? In this episode, Fr John shares that in Christian prayer, the focus is on an interpersonal friendship with God and offers a few tips on overcoming distraction and sloth.

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Where did the Pope come from and why is he still relevant today? How do you answer those who misunderstand the office of the Papacy? In this episde, Fr John offers talking points about the history and role of the Pope.

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What exactly has changed in the Church's take on capital punishment, and why? And how should a faithful Catholic deal with it? Fr John Bartunek approached this difficult subject in this episode of Straight Talk on The Catholic Perspective.

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