Catherine and Dan delve into a discussion with Dr. Matthew Breuninger, a licensed clinical psychologist and associate professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville. They explore how psychology intersects with faith to foster human flourishing, focusing on topics such as trauma, healing, and virtue formation. Dr. Breuninger shares insights from his clinical work and his book, "Finding Freedom in Christ: Healing Life's Hurts," shedding light on the role of psychological practices in overcoming life's challenges and achieving personal transformation. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of community, purpose, and transcendent experiences in the journey toward healing and growth.

0:00 Intro
2:35 What got you motivated to study psychology?
7:00 How do psychologists see the role of religion in human flourishing?
8:47 Transcendent experiences vs religious experiences
10:59 What does our biology tell us about how we can psychologically flourish?
16:34 Finding Healing In Christ book
23:58 Why are people less happy today?
29:07 How can therapy help?
30:07 Lack of friendship between men and the importance of relationships
37:25 Virtue and Breadmaking
45:49 How is practicing a skill different than practicing a virtue?
51:06 How does a foundation of faith help to practice virtue?
59:43 What projects are you working on now?
1:07:07 Interview discussion
1:08:52 Office Hours: The Catholic Polytechnic University's first inaugural class of students
1:10:57 Office Hours: Less than half of US public believe scientists can overcome human biases
1:12:58 Wrap Up

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