Do you find it harder than ever to focus, pray, or pursue the things that really matter? In this episode, Fr Columba explores how constant stimulation and “fast dopamine” habits like endless scrolling can quietly undermine our motivation, discipline, and spiritual life. He explains why the Christian life depends on learning to embrace slower, harder practices like prayer, perseverance, and meaningful relationships. When we step away from cheap rewards and begin to pursue what is truly good, our hearts regain the capacity for peace, purpose, and intimacy with God.

🔴 EPISODE CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction
0:10 Why We Need Meaning and Purpose
1:07 The Hidden Obstacle to Holiness
2:02 What Fast Dopamine Is Doing to Us
3:02 How Scrolling Hijacks Your Brain
4:06 Dopamine Deficit and Burnout
5:00 Slow Dopamine and Real Motivation
6:10 Why Prayer Requires Discipline
7:13 Why Young People Struggle with Prayer
8:14 Setting Limits on Fast Dopamine
9:05 Learning to Choose Difficult Things
10:07 The Peace That Comes from Discipline
11:05 Meaning Comes from Real Relationships
12:02 Fighting Back Against Manipulative Technology
12:49 Like & Subscribe!

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Little by Little | Episode #264

Little by Little is a weekly video series by Called to More in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Fr Columba Jordan CFR brings you quality Catholic content with new episodes every Thursday at 9pm Irish time (4pm Eastern / 1pm Pacific).

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