In this opening episode of The Road to Wholeness, we begin with a map—not of streets and cities, but of the human person. Drawing from St. Teresa of Avila, Benedict XVI, and the deep wells of Christian anthropology, we explore what it means to be made in the image of God. Before any healing can begin, we must remember who we are: someone, not something. This episode charts the terrain of the soul—our intellect, will, and capacity for love—and lays the foundation for a journey of restoration, not into self-perfection, but into divine communion. It’s not self-help. It’s grace.

Here are some journal and prayer prompts to help you dive deeper: 

1. What lies have I believed about myself, God, or others that keep me from living in the truth of who I am?
2. How do I respond to beauty when I encounter it—in art, nature, or another person? What does that response reveal about my soul’s longing?
3. When was the last time I felt truly seen and known? What did that moment teach me about communion and trust?
4. What rhythms or practices help me live from grace rather than striving for control or perfection?