In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we embark on a profound exploration of lust with Father Nathan Dale. As part of our Seven Deadly Sins and Their Remedies series, Father Nathan delves into the nature of lust, distinguishing it from mere attraction and discussing its implications for our lives. He emphasizes the importance of understanding lust as a disordered desire and offers insights on how to navigate this powerful passion in a way that aligns with our faith.Tune in for a thoughtful conversation that aims to illuminate the path toward purity and self-gift.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Desert Wanderers interviews priests, religious and laity in Boise diocese

(01:37) Father Nathan Dale talks about what is lust and how to deal with it

(04:44) Lust is disordered and it's possessive, right

(08:26) So much of sin is control and possessiveness

(10:34) You know, when you suppress everything within you, it can destroy you

(14:28) Why is lust one of the seven deadly sins? Partly because of its power

(16:59) Lust is a consequence of disobedience of pride, says St. Paul

(20:01) Thomas Aquinas calls lust principal vice of intemperance

(20:55) Pride when we refuse to do God's will leads to other sins

(25:30) The Bible says to embrace your animal nature on day six

(27:48) Our sins hide from us and we're not aware of them, right

(30:18) So social media obviously is one. But the other thing that's important is prayer

(35:10) How does social media affect women's lust compared to men's

(40:25) The first time we ever see the soulmate was after the Enlightenment

(41:54) The transfiguration shows us what we're meant for, right

(47:19) Your passions become like a fireplace for your vocation

(47:56) What are practical things people can do today to combat lust

(55:22) You need to have order to your life, Sam says