The Sacred Sofa

Lust: The Gateway to Infidelity

What truly drives us to cheat?

If secrets and lies form the core of every affair, the path to infidelity begins long before any physical boundary is crossed. In this week’s episode, Brad and Grace dive deep into the inner world of desire, exploring how unchecked thoughts and hidden narratives shape our actions. Why is it essential to confront and understand these impulses? And how can self-awareness help us avoid the pain of betrayal?

Join us as we unpack the complexities of lust and challenge ourselves to live with greater honesty.

Trigger Warning: This episode may contain sensitive material for some listeners.

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The Tenacity of Infidelity

Throughout history, infidelity has carried the harshest consequences, punishable by death in many cultures—and still in twelve countries today. While we don’t worry about an affair costing us our life in the West, the heavy stigma and societal costs around cheating persist. So why, despite the risks, do people still stray?

In this episode, hosts Brad and Grace dive into the pressures and complexities of modern marriage, unraveling the persistent allure of affairs and the profound impact they have on relationships. Aiming to understand the temptations we face and the toll betrayal takes, this episode serves as both a reflection and a cautionary tale. 

Trigger warning: Some listeners may find the topics discussed sensitive.

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Anger Diving Deeper

In this second part of Anger Unpacked, Grace and Brad and take a deeper dive into the science of anger. After exploring different perspectives in the previous episode, they now focus on the physiological and psychological aspects of this complex emotion.

What are the benefits and risks of anger? And how can we harness it in healthy ways?

Listen in as Grace and Brad get personal, sharing how they’re working to channel anger in their own lives and what they've learned along the way. If you are interested in learning more about anger, you can read Grace's latest blog post!

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Anger Unpacked - An Overview

In this episode of The Sacred Sofa, Jesus' focus on our emotional world takes center stage as Brad and Grace dive deep into the unique challenge of anger. How does this powerful emotion shape our pursuit of a flourishing life? From Brene Brown and Jordan Peterson to the ancient Stoics and early church apostles, Brad and Grace explore different perspectives on anger—and discover they don’t quite agree on how to handle it.

Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that will leave you reflecting on your own relationship with anger.

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The Hypocrisy Roadblock

Just as Jesus is about to reveal some of the most practical insights in his sermon, he throws up what seems like a roadblock—hypocrisy. Join Brad and Grace on this episode of The Sacred Sofa as they delve into how living a divided life often prevents us from experiencing true flourishing.

What does it mean to live with integrity, and how does hypocrisy hold us back? Tune in to explore these questions and more as we uncover the deeper meanings behind living an undivided life.

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In Search of the Good Life - Part 2

In this second episode, Brad and Grace continue their quest for the good life, turning to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount for inspiration. The Beatitudes offer a radical vision of flourishing that disrupts modern ideas of success and happiness. Could these ancient blessings hold the key to a more profound wisdom?

Join the conversation as they imagine the perfect day, explore insights from Yale University’s most popular class on happiness, and unpack why the Stoics warn against hope as a dangerous emotion.

Discover the hidden gems in the paradox of blessings and what it means to truly thrive.

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The Paradox of Blessings: Rethinking the Good Life

In search of the Good Life, Brad and Grace begin their journey with Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, where the Beatitudes seem to offer a vision of flourishing that challenges our modern assumptions. Could these surprising statements hold the key to deeper wisdom?

In this episode, they explore what it means to truly thrive, diving into visions of the perfect day, insights from Yale University's most popular class, and why the Stoics consider hope to be a toxic emotion. Join them as they uncover the hidden treasures in the paradox of blessings.

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The Philosophy of Life

This season, Grace and Brad are in pursuit of the Good Life. In this episode, The Philosophy of Life, they explore how a personal philosophy of life can guide us toward human flourishing.

Discover how Stoic philosophy has inspired modern psychotherapy, why we tend to compartmentalize different aspects of our lives, and how the roles of sage and philosopher have evolved over the centuries.

Whether you're interested in self-improvement, mental wellness, or timeless wisdom, this episode and Grace's new blog post offers insights that bridge ancient and modern thinking.

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