Is Self-Care Prideful? (With Dr. Brian Pedraza)

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Apr 10, 202529:11Religion & Spirituality

How do we practice self-care without falling into vanity or pride? Dr. Brian Pedraza joins Fr. Josh to explore the sin of pride, the deadly vice at the root of all sin. Together, they answer a question about how to care...

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