Piety, Scrupulosity, and the Power of Longing for God

Ever wonder if your spiritual practices are drawing you closer to God or pulling you away? In this episode, Tanner Kalina sheds light on the subtle dangers of scrupulosity—when devotion becomes obsession—and how it can create barriers between us and the Father’s love. We also journey through the transformative life of St. Augustine of Hippo, uncovering how his mother’s relentless prayers and God’s boundless grace guided him from restless searching to profound peace.

Join us as we explore the powerful intersection of faith, grace, and the deep yearning for divine connection.

About the Author

Tanner Kalina is the author of Aching for Greatness and a Catholic evangelist who works for the National Eucharistic Congress.  Kalina speaks at conferences, retreats, and events all across the country, and his videos have accumulated millions of views worldwide. He has appeared in programs for youth through Ascension Press and short video messages on Ascension Presents. He has contributed video projects to EWTN, FOCUS, CatholicMatch, and YDisciple. Kalina cofounded the Saints Alive podcast.