In this episode of the Desert Wanderers podcast, we welcome Father Nathan Dale to discuss the importance of willpower and how it influences our ability to choose good in our lives. Together, we explore the intersection of beauty, vocation, and self-discipline, and how cultivating a strong will can lead to a more fulfilling spiritual life. Join us for an insightful conversation that bridges the gap between faith and everyday choices. Chapters: (00:00) The Desert Wanderers interview priests, religious and laity in Boise (00:34) Father Nathan Dale joins us from his office to talk about Catholicism (00:53) I put this whole thing together with seminarians because I wanted beauty (02:38) When we talk about beauty, it's far easier for us to choose good (03:58) We're going to talk about willpower and the will in a new podcast (06:25) When I hear willpower, I don't necessarily think Catholic (10:16) For anybody, I would say waking up early is the hardest habit (14:51) You touched on this briefly. I feel like this goes a little bit into forming your conscience (23:46) You have to grapple with mysteries in our life and our will and God's will (27:24) How has original sin affected our wills, concupiscence (32:37) The difference between Protestant and Catholic theology is Protestantism says our will is broken (36:20) Christ talks about going to confession but not filling it with anything good (38:23) There is discipline and there's obsession. Motivation. Obsession. I don't know if it's discipline or obsession (42:59) Roland Martin says the only things that remain are discipline and obsession (48:18) I do have a question. Because I think in marriage, (50:15) Self discipline and self denial are beneficial for us, right (52:43) Are there practical ways laypeople can practice self denial as laypers (55:33) Self denial is leading us to Christ versus just building us to do things (57:29) Turn off all input audio or visual an hour before you go to bed (58:33) Bronco Catholic is looking for help with Newman Nights for 70 students