The Wisdom of Saint Benedict: The Battle Between Temptation and Temperance

In this episode of The Bearded Truth, Jenn Beard unpacks the virtue of temperance—the art of self-mastery and moderation. Drawing from St. Benedict’s wisdom, she explores how prayer, fasting, and discipline can free us from the vices of gluttony and lust. Jenn reflects on the dangers of overindulgence and the beauty of balance, calling listeners to embrace a life of spiritual and emotional temperance rooted in Christ.