Host James Martin, S.J., welcomes renowned academic, podcaster and author Brené Brown to The Spiritual Life Podcast.

1:50 Audience Question: How can I return to an active practice of faith after a long absence?
4:38 Brené Brown's religious upbringing
14:54 Being a mystical Catholic is like a lifelong street fight
20:08 Brené's spiritual practices
25:15 Deconstructing false images of Jesus
34:05 Where God is present in our daily lives
36:52 Where vulnerability and spirituality intersect
43:00 The importance of living out of the core of your identity
48:53 Audience question answered by Brené: How can I return to an active practice of faith after a long absence?

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