I'm In, Now What?
Confirmation isn’t the finish line of faith—it’s the beginning of living it more fully. In this FatherSide Chat, Father Gene explores what it really means to say “I’m in” as an adult: moving beyond rules toward responsibility, inclusion, and a bigger vision of community.
We live in a throwaway culture where it can feel easier to replace something than repair it. Father Gene asks whether we’re bringing that same mindset into our relationships—and what happens when we choose forgiveness, say “I’m sorry,” and decide to stay.
Depression can make life feel empty, isolating, and without meaning. Father Gene talks honestly about facing those feelings without pretending they aren’t real—and how connection, meaningful action, and simply reaching out can help bring a little light into the darkness.