Agape & Eros
Episode 10: Challenging Friendships
Question three in this edition of Agape & Eros live. The first one was warning signs, the second on boundaries with parents, and now it's on the question 3.
In this episode, the experts discuss challenging friendships and how you support someone who you know is making bad choices - that may affect you.
Thanks to our experts: Larry Freeney with Rejoice Counseling Apostolate, Avanti Bande with the UST Office of Counseling and Wellness Services, and David Hao with UST Student Affairs.
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Episode 9: Boundaries with Parents
For the next few episodes of Agape & Eros, we're going live. We hosted a live event with our University of St. Thomas students led by counselors and campus leader. We let the students ask the questions. The first one was warning signs, and now it's on the question 2.
Question 2: How would you address boundaries with parents without being disrespectful when they think you are making the wrong decision?
Thanks to our experts: Larry Freeney with Rejoice Counseling Apostolate, Avanti Bande with the UST Office of Counseling and Wellness Services, and David Hao with UST Student Affairs.
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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It By Chris Voss
Episode 8: Warning Signs
For the next few episodes of Agape & Eros, we're going live. We hosted a live event with our University of St. Thomas students led by counselors and campus leader. We let the students ask the questions.
Question 1: How do you approach warning signs in a relationship?
Thanks to our experts: Larry Freeney with Rejoice Counseling Apostolate, Avanti Bande with the UST Office of Counseling and Wellness Services, and David Hao with UST Student Affairs.
Each episode will feature one question, so we hope you gain some information, valuable knowledge and enjoy the conversation.
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UST Counseling Services
Episode 7: Mentorship
Mentors can help shape your vision of yourself in the world and offer valuable guidance for understanding how to navigate your work, studies or life in general.
We interviewed several University of St. Thomas student and asked them about their mentors. We’ll also hear from Counselor Larry Freeney, with Rejoice Counseling Apostolate, as he describes the value of a mentor relationship.
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“Created for Greatness” by Alexandre Havard | Goodreads
Episode 6: Romantic Comedies
Romantic comedies are the best and we were so intrigued if others felt the same way. This year, we sponsored Café Catholica in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and asked young adults about their favorite Rom-Coms.
We’ll also get some insight into why we love romantic comedies from Counselor Larry Freeney with Rejoice Counseling Apostolate. If you love a good Rom-Com, check out this episode of Agape & Eros.
Café Catholica – Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Café Catholica – July 12, 2021
Rejoice Counseling: Meet Larry
Episode 5: Self-Awareness w/ Leah Darrow
In this episode, host Bridget Richardson takes us through the ups and downs of being self-aware in our relationships. Catholic Speaker and Author Leah Darrow stops by to explain the nugget of wisdom about self-awareness that was given to her when she was single and dating. She explains how it has carried her through her life and how it calls us to mission in bringing forth the kingdom of God. We also hear from Larry Freeney with the Rejoice Counseling Apostolate who helps us understand why it's important to love who we are and what we have to offer others.
Catechism of the Catholic Church - 2441
Ecclesiam Suam - Encyclical of Pope Paul VI on the Church
Rejoice Counseling: Meet Larry
“The Four Loves” by C.S. Lewis
Self Encounter & Self Love | Nesti Center for Faith and Culture
In this special, Leah Darrow shares her thoughts about self-awareness and how it impacts our view of ourselves and, more importantly, the Church in the world. She discusses her own journey and lessons she has learned through her work of self-awareness.
About Leah (from her website):
A former model on reality TV, I experienced a life-changing conversion back to the Catholic faith. I have a driving passion to lead and inspire women to embrace the mercy of Christ in their lives. Through speaking engagements, my book, the Lux App & Lux University, I have created a beautiful sisterhood of incredible women who are striving to be a light in this world.
E4 Short: Awkward Small Talk
In this Agape & Eros Short, we hear directly from Rejoice Counseling Apostolate Counselor Larry Freeney about awkward small talk. He gives us some tips about how to make small talk less awkward and dive into more rich conversation.
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Rejoice Counseling: Meet Larry
E3 Short: First Impressions
In this Agape & Eros Short, we hear directly from Rejoice Counseling Apostolate Counselor Larry Freeney about first impressions. He shows us how we can interpret first impressions and how we evaluate them cognitively later.
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E2: Dating Hacks
First dates can be tricky and dating culture in the United States leaves people unsatisfied and longing for true connection. Host Bridget Richardson dives into a reflection on dating through the eyes of Kayla Garza, who shares an experience of a blind date gone wrong. Rejoice Counselor Larry Freeney offers some helpful advice to help people have better dates while intentionally seeking someone to enjoy life with for the long haul.
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Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium: Pope Francis
101 Dating Ideas: University of Florida’s Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences
The Best Cheap and Free Dates in Houston and the Surrounding Area: Houston on the Cheap
3 Times Dating Seemed Intentional But Really Isn’t: Verily
E1: How We First Met
Welcome to the first episode of Agape & Eros, the show about romance, relationships and religion. Today's topic is "How We First Met." Three of our MAX Studios contributors, Nicole Labadie, Max Linnville and Alex Yemeck, will share the story of how they each met their spouse. We'll also have some great commentary and advice about relationship identity from Larry Freeney with Rejoice Counseling.
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