# Directing Your Faith

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Podcast: [Catholics Coast to Coast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholics-coast-to-coast-6364443)
Published: 2026-02-28T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://i.listen.ewtn.com/~PM/~PM20260228.mp3
Audio file: https://i.listen.ewtn.com/~PM/~PM20260228.mp3
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## Resource

Explore the intersection of spiritual direction and modern accessibility through a conversation with author Charlie McKinney. Learn how intentional prayer habits and new digital tools can deepen your connection to the Catholic faith.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Spiritual direction involves moving from using God as a 'butler' to embracing Him as a Savior through uncertainty
- Practical takeaway: Increase your prayer time by just five minutes beyond your current capacity to cultivate silence
- Practical takeaway: Use digital tools like the Sanctify app to access Catholic audiobooks and podcasts affordably
- Failure mode: Avoid skimming the Gospels; frequent, deep reading is necessary to prevent the text from feeling foreign
- Main idea: True identity is found when we allow God to define us rather than seeking self-reliance

## Topics

Spiritual Direction, Catholicism, Prayer Habits, Christianity, Faith Journey, Catholic Media, Scripture Study, Spiritual Growth

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Conference Preview: An introduction to upcoming speakers and the upcoming Catholic conference.
- 5:00 — Finding Inspiration in Saints: A discussion on the joy of discovering lesser-known saints in the Catholic tradition.
- 9:20 — Embracing Uncertainty: Meg Hunter Kilmer shares how God uses uncertainty to break the habit of treating Him as a tool for convenience.
- 13:20 — The Practice of Silence: Advice on expanding prayer time and finding space for God in a noisy world.
- 17:30 — Deepening Gospel Engagement: The importance of reading the Gospels repeatedly to move beyond familiarity into true understanding.
- 25:50 — Innovating Catholic Media: Charlie McKinney discusses the launch of the Sanctify app and the mission of Sophia Institute Press.
- 29:40 — An Intellectual Conversion: Charlie shares his journey from Southern Baptist to Catholicism through logical inquiry and the beauty of the Mass.

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