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Gark Zimak discusses battling the suffering and hardship of life, but still finding joy.

Questions Covered:

  • 13:39 - I have a 12-year-old who is always very negative. What can you recommend that could help her? She feels helpless. 
  • 16:38 - Do you have any tips for keeping your joy when dealing with other people who complain? 
  • 19:24 - How did you transition into ministry? 
  • 21:50 - My boyfriend is dark and depressed right now. He drinks a lot and has not been a very nice person. How can I help him? He is Catholic and I am becoming Catholic. 
  • 24:37 - I have struggled throughout my life with pornography. Do you have any tips for me to avoid this sin in the future? It is consuming. 
  • 32:42 - In a work situation, when you’re the boss and you must discipline people, how can you find joy in your work? 
  • 43:49 - I come from a childhood trauma and have problems with anger and wrath. I have struggled with things that make me despondent and hopeless. What can I do to cultivate joy in such a difficult situation? 
  • 47:25 - I’m not Catholic. Does your joy come from your conversion? Do Catholics believe that bishops give this joy or that God gives this joy? 
  • 51:02 - One time I didn’t know I was joyful until someone pointed it out to me! Sometimes joy isn’t a feeling and that was helpful for me to realize. 
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