# Better Together

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Podcast: [Catholics Coast to Coast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholics-coast-to-coast-6364443)
Published: 2025-12-06T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://i.listen.ewtn.com/~PM/~PM20251206.mp3
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## Resource

Former Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry shares his intellectual and spiritual journey from politics to the Catholic Church. The episode also explores how community events and Eucharistic adoration foster spiritual healing for women.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Former Mayor Lenny Curry details his transition from a political career to finding truth in the Catholic Church
- Practical takeaway: Use the 'invite three' rule to bring others into spiritual community and parish ministries
- Failure mode: Avoiding deep intellectual inquiry into faith can lead to missed spiritual truths
- Main idea: The importance of Eucharistic adoration in providing a space for silent, personal healing
- Practical takeaway: Grounding spiritual reflection in Scripture provides a stable foundation for navigating life's crises

## Topics

Catholic Conversion, Faith and Politics, Eucharistic Adoration, Catholic Women's Ministry, Spiritual Community, Scripture Meditation, Evangelization

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The Mayor's Journey: Lenny Curry discusses his tenure as Mayor of Jacksonville and his experience managing national crises.
- 9:20 — The Path to Conversion: A look into the roots of Curry's Catholic faith and the influence of family traditions.
- 21:50 — Finding Truth in the Church: Curry explains the intellectual necessity of embracing the Catholic Church as the original foundation of Christ.
- 25:50 — Overcoming Obstacles: The challenges of navigating Church doctrine and personal hurdles during the conversion process.
- 30:00 — The Columbus Women's Conference: An introduction to the 'Look to Him and be Radiant' conference theme and upcoming speakers.
- 46:30 — The Power of Adoration: How establishing a chapel and practicing silent adoration has transformed parish life.
- 50:40 — Spiritual Grounding: Using Scripture and journaling as tools for prayerful reflection and spiritual growth.

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