Confidence
With everything that is going on in the world today, we can often have our general confidence shaken. But there are many ways to develop and hold on to confidence. One way to cultivate confidence within ourselves is to practice. Practice? Yes! One can practice by thinking about and responding to questions that ask us why we believe what we believe.
In this FatherSide Chat, Father Gene reflects on growing up, finding your identity, and learning how to share your unique “song” with the world—balancing individuality and belonging while navigating rejection, growth, and the challenge of staying true to yourself.
What does a truly successful life look like? Father Gene challenges the usual definitions of status and achievement, offering a deeper, more human measure rooted in relationships, presence, and impact—being someone others genuinely want to invite back into their lives.