What If Depression and Anxiety Are the Logical Response to a World Without God? w/Msgr. James Shea

🚨Please note: we’re not talking about clinical anxiety and depression which can be a cross that makes you SAINT (insert your name here). That’s not all attributable to “lack of faith,” and may need treatment by professionals. We’re talking about the spiritual root causes of what seems to be a tsunami of mental health issues.🚨 What’s wrong with young people today? The mental health crisis is skyrocketing—depression, anxiety, confusion about identity… But maybe, just maybe, the problem isn’t just what we see on the surface. Maybe these young people are a "canary in the coal mine," revealing something toxic in our entire culture. Could it be that young people are simply more sensitive to the emptiness of a worldview stripped of God, objective truth, and the transcendent? What if the real problem is a spiritual one? On this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with one of my absolute favorite speakers (sorry to my other preacher friends!)—Monsignor James Shea, President of the University of Mary. Together, we dive deep into the mental health crisis, the spiritual battle at play, and the solution that’s often overlooked: conversion. And here’s where it gets crazy: I’m going to show you a wild clip from a conference that proves just how real this battle is. Monsignor Shea, one of the most powerful voices for truth today, encountered something unbelievable while preaching—something that may just leave you speechless. Plus, we’re giving away something EPIC! If you sign up for our newsletter (link below), you’ll automatically be entered into a drawing to win a FREE trip with me and Jim Wahlberg to Our Lady of Guadalupe next fall! No strings attached. Just sign up and BOOM—you’re in! ........ 🤯 Enter to win a FREE pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe for you and a guest by following this link! https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrima... ........ 🙏 THANK YOU to our Missionaries of Joy who make all of this work possible! Please consider supporting our work today: https://reallifecatholic.com/moj/ ........ ✈️ To learn more about all of Real Life Catholic Pilgrimages visit: https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrima... ........ ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration in your inbox. https://reallifecatholic.com/opt-in/ ........ 🌎LIFE: The Journey of Real Life Catholics is HERE! Watch the first episode for FREE on our exclusive streaming platform: https://bit.ly/3yIWG72 ......... 🎙️ Listen to 3-Minute Reset, my NEW podcast with Pat Lencioni for working Christians: https://apple.co/3RHoSg2 ......... 🎧 Listen to the "Chris Stefanick Show" as a podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…

Be Still and Know... | Msgr. James Shea | Pacem in Terris Hermitage Retreat Center I May 1, 2026
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Be Still and Know... | Msgr. James Shea | Pacem in Terris Hermitage Retreat Center I May 1, 2026

The Church Isn’t a Utopia, But It’s Right Where God Wants You w/Msgr. James Shea
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The Church Isn’t a Utopia, But It’s Right Where God Wants You w/Msgr. James Shea

Five Ways Faith Can Free You From Anxiety and Depression
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Five Ways Faith Can Free You From Anxiety and Depression

Inside Exorcisms: How Demons Attack & How to Win with Dave Van Vickle
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Inside Exorcisms: How Demons Attack & How to Win with Dave Van Vickle

Deep Conversion: The Healing of the Mind | Monsignor Shea
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Deep Conversion: The Healing of the Mind | Monsignor Shea

Leaving an LGBTQ Identity for Christ | Kim Zember
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Leaving an LGBTQ Identity for Christ | Kim Zember

Marian Miracles, Working at Harvard, & Morning Routines | NYT Bestseller Arthur Brooks
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Marian Miracles, Working at Harvard, & Morning Routines | NYT Bestseller Arthur Brooks

Is The Soul Real? Neurosurgeon Explores The Evidence (2025 Dallas Conference on Science & Faith)
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Is The Soul Real? Neurosurgeon Explores The Evidence (2025 Dallas Conference on Science & Faith)

Behind ‘The Chosen’: Miracles, Milestones, and the Final Season with Dallas Jenkins
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Behind ‘The Chosen’: Miracles, Milestones, and the Final Season with Dallas Jenkins

You’re Not Unhappy…You’re Misunderstanding Happiness (w/ Dr. Arthur Brooks and Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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You’re Not Unhappy…You’re Misunderstanding Happiness (w/ Dr. Arthur Brooks and Fr. Mike Schmitz)

What Escaping a Cult Taught Me About God | Interview with Ex-Jehovah's Witness Dr. Cary
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What Escaping a Cult Taught Me About God | Interview with Ex-Jehovah's Witness Dr. Cary

Monsignor James Shea's Full Speech at the National Eucharistic Congress | July 18th, 2024
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Monsignor James Shea's Full Speech at the National Eucharistic Congress | July 18th, 2024

This Strange Land Ep.1 - The Religion of the Day with Monsignor Shea
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This Strange Land Ep.1 - The Religion of the Day with Monsignor Shea

What Happens After You Die? Near-Death Experiences that Prove the Existence of Your Soul!
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What Happens After You Die? Near-Death Experiences that Prove the Existence of Your Soul!

Msgr. James Shea | SEEK22 | How Do We Respond to Death?
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Msgr. James Shea | SEEK22 | How Do We Respond to Death?

2024 Gala - Msgr. James P.  Shea Keynote
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2024 Gala - Msgr. James P. Shea Keynote

Msgr. James Shea Delivers Keynote Address at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
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Msgr. James Shea Delivers Keynote Address at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

Why Are We So Depressed? | SEEK24 Keynote | The Weight of Our Brokenness | Msgr. James Shea
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Why Are We So Depressed? | SEEK24 Keynote | The Weight of Our Brokenness | Msgr. James Shea

The Healing Power of Mercy
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The Healing Power of Mercy

SEEK 2025 Fr. Mike Schmitz Full Talk
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SEEK 2025 Fr. Mike Schmitz Full Talk