This episode was recorded on August 31st, 2023.

Bishop Barron, born on November 19, 1959, is an American Catholic prelate currently serving as the bishop of the Diocese of Winona–Rochester since 2022. Renowned as the founder of the Catholic ministerial organization Word on Fire, Barron hosted the acclaimed PBS documentary series "Catholicism" and held positions as rector at Mundelein Seminary (2012-2015) and auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (2015-2022). Beyond his ecclesiastical roles, Barron is a prolific author on theology and spirituality, doubling as a religion correspondent for NBC. Acknowledged as the "bishop of social media" and the "bishop of the Internet," he boasts a substantial online presence with millions of followers across various platforms and has been invited to speak at major tech company headquarters. Barron's influence extends globally, having delivered keynote addresses at prominent events such as the 2016 World Youth Day and the 2015 World Meeting of Families.

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— Chapters —
00:00 - Coming Up
01:08 - Introduction
02:43 - The Meaning of Being Called by Jesus
06:57 - The Healing Power of Prayer
09:39 - Love: The De-Centering of the Ego
13:53 - A Routine of Prayer
17:08 - Staying Present & Grounded
21:17 - The Monastic Lifestyle
24:50 - Christ: The Icon of the Invisible God
28:51 - Tammy's Experience with the Rosary
38:56 - Prayer & Suffering
44:27 - Transubstantiation
50:20 - The Importancee of Daily Prayer
01:01:55 - Tammy’s Diet: Faith & Physiology