Not every struggle children face is purely psychological—and not every solution is found in therapy alone. Many parents sense something is “off” in their children’s struggles—but don’t know how to name it.
In this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio, Dan & Stephanie Burke are joined by Catholic psychologist and parenting expert Dr. MaryRuth Hackett to explore how discernment of spirits helps parents understand what’s happening beneath the surface in their children’s emotional, psychological, and spiritual lives.
This conversation touches on:
+Normal child development vs. spiritual influence
+Parenting during adolescence and vulnerability
+How families become spiritually protected—or exposed
+Why parents are the first line of defense in the home
🔔 Midway through the episode, you’ll hear a short, practical teaching on renouncing lies—a tool parents can use to restore peace and clarity when spiritual confusion enters the home.
If you’re raising children in today’s culture and want to form them with wisdom, courage, and faith, this episode is essential listening from start to finish.
📘 Pick up the book, "Discernment of Spirits for Beginners" today!
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👩🏫 More from Dr. MaryRuth Hackett
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👉https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-smarts/id1437341384
👉https://open.spotify.com/show/08MY9mFLUpBhgTQYAq7ICo
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In this episode of Divine Intimacy Radio, Dan & Stephanie Burke are joined by Catholic psychologist and parenting expert Dr. MaryRuth Hackett to explore how discernment of spirits helps parents understand what’s happening beneath the surface in their children’s emotional, psychological, and spiritual lives.
This conversation touches on:
+Normal child development vs. spiritual influence
+Parenting during adolescence and vulnerability
+How families become spiritually protected—or exposed
+Why parents are the first line of defense in the home
🔔 Midway through the episode, you’ll hear a short, practical teaching on renouncing lies—a tool parents can use to restore peace and clarity when spiritual confusion enters the home.
If you’re raising children in today’s culture and want to form them with wisdom, courage, and faith, this episode is essential listening from start to finish.
📘 Pick up the book, "Discernment of Spirits for Beginners" today!
Shop at SpiritualDirection.com/shop
🎁 Use code AVILA20 for 20% off
📱 Sponsored Resource — Holy Habits App
Daily structure for growing in holiness
👉 https://holyhabits.app/
⚔️ Learn how to fight! FREE video retreat on Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits
👉 https://bit.ly/3NyLsJ7
📺 Ask an Exorcist Q&A now available:
👉 https://youtube.com/live/MTm1vNPM2L8?feature=share
👩🏫 More from Dr. MaryRuth Hackett
👉 https://maryruthhackett.com/
👉https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-smarts/id1437341384
👉https://open.spotify.com/show/08MY9mFLUpBhgTQYAq7ICo
🙏 Do you know how to pray? Download our FREE video series on mental prayer → https://bit.ly/4a0q7l2
📚 Explore live, interactive courses with top theologians at the Avila Institute → https://avila-institute.org/
🔔 Subscribe for more Catholic content on prayer, discernment, and spiritual formation.
✉️ Want spiritual direction and formation sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for the newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3SGlsd9
🙏 Are you discerning a call to religious life or the priesthood?
Start the journey with confidence 👇
👉 Take the High Calling Priesthood Discernment Quiz here:https://myhighcalling.com/high-calling-program/is-priesthood-for-me/quiz/
👉 More Discernment Resources here: https://myhighcalling.com/resources/
What questions do you have after watching today's video? Were you impacted in some way? If so, comment below!
#Catholic #Spirituality #CatholicPrayer #contemplativeprayer #discernment #priesthood #catholicpriest #catholictradition #vocation #spiritualdirection #spiritualwarfare #spiritualguidance #spiritualgrowth #discernmentofspirits #catholicanswers #christianquestions #catholicfaith #catholictradition #catholicparenting #catholicfamily #catholickids #traditionalfamily #christianparenting #christianparents #christianfamily #christianfamilylife
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