<p>On this week's episode, I'm joined by Father David Vard, a Kildare native and one of Ireland’s youngest priests,&nbsp;who graduated&nbsp;seminary at just 25. Father David speaks openly about his journey to the priesthood, emphasizing the importance of faith and God in navigating life and expressing a willingness to embrace his beliefs, regardless of external judgment. With rare candour, Father David opens up about the loneliness&nbsp;he sometimes feels, the vow of celibacy and addresses criticism head-on, including being willing to be judged or ridiculed for his convictions. This is a conversation about spirituality as a personal journey, about growth through belief, and about the&nbsp;gift.</p><br><p>Links</p><p>My new thriller&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN8JSGPR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How It Falls Apart</a> out now 🧨</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dark Finds Podcast IG</a> 👀&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/darkfindspodcast/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> 🙌🏼</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dark Finds IG</a> 💀</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dark Finds YouTube Channel </a>🎬&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://amzn.eu/d/3VHPOTj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dark Finds Book</a> 📖&nbsp;</p><br><p>Takeaways</p><br><p>David believes in a God who loves and cares for us.</p><p>He feels that God is evident in creation and our lives.</p><p>Faith provides guidance that individuals cannot achieve alone.</p><p>David is open to criticism regarding his beliefs.</p><p>He values personal connection with the divine.</p><p>Belief in God can lead to personal growth and understanding.</p><p>David's faith shapes his worldview and decisions.</p><p>He encourages others to embrace their beliefs.</p><p>Criticism of faith should not deter personal convictions.</p><p>Spirituality is a personal journey that varies for everyone.</p><br><p>Keywords</p><br><p>faith, divine guidance, belief, spirituality, personal growth, God, creation, love, criticism, self-discovery, Christian, Catholic.</p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Dark Finds Podcast

Gary Colton

Father David Vard - One Of Ireland's Youngest Priests

DEC 4, 202562 MIN
Dark Finds Podcast

Father David Vard - One Of Ireland's Youngest Priests

DEC 4, 202562 MIN

Description

<p>On this week's episode, I'm joined by Father David Vard, a Kildare native and one of Ireland’s youngest priests,&nbsp;who graduated&nbsp;seminary at just 25. Father David speaks openly about his journey to the priesthood, emphasizing the importance of faith and God in navigating life and expressing a willingness to embrace his beliefs, regardless of external judgment. With rare candour, Father David opens up about the loneliness&nbsp;he sometimes feels, the vow of celibacy and addresses criticism head-on, including being willing to be judged or ridiculed for his convictions. This is a conversation about spirituality as a personal journey, about growth through belief, and about the&nbsp;gift.</p><br><p>Links</p><p>My new thriller&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN8JSGPR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How It Falls Apart</a> out now 🧨</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/darkfindspodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dark Finds Podcast IG</a> 👀&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/darkfindspodcast/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> 🙌🏼</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dark.finds/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dark Finds IG</a> 💀</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DarkFindsChannel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dark Finds YouTube Channel </a>🎬&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://amzn.eu/d/3VHPOTj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dark Finds Book</a> 📖&nbsp;</p><br><p>Takeaways</p><br><p>David believes in a God who loves and cares for us.</p><p>He feels that God is evident in creation and our lives.</p><p>Faith provides guidance that individuals cannot achieve alone.</p><p>David is open to criticism regarding his beliefs.</p><p>He values personal connection with the divine.</p><p>Belief in God can lead to personal growth and understanding.</p><p>David's faith shapes his worldview and decisions.</p><p>He encourages others to embrace their beliefs.</p><p>Criticism of faith should not deter personal convictions.</p><p>Spirituality is a personal journey that varies for everyone.</p><br><p>Keywords</p><br><p>faith, divine guidance, belief, spirituality, personal growth, God, creation, love, criticism, self-discovery, Christian, Catholic.</p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>