E291: Questioning Faith and Finding Purpose: A Conversation with Marty Nocchi

The Erik Cabral Show

Are you questioning religious institutions or feeling limited by the beliefs you were raised with? In this episode, Marty Nocchi joins Erik Cabral to share his journey of leaving the priesthood after over 20 years in ministry. Marty shares how pushing against boundaries and questioning authority led him to find more freedom and purpose outside of the church structure. He also talks about the work he's doing now through Get Out of Your Own Way, as an integrator, to help others break free from limiting beliefs and boxes. This insightful conversation explores topics of faith, identity, ego, and living an examined life. So get ready!

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• Self-discovery is never-ending.

• Marty’s transition from priesthood to purpose

• The development of human consciousness in the Bible

• Embracing Jesus’ call to step outside the box

• About Get Out of Your Own Way

• Breaking free from self-limiting beliefs

Episode Highlights:

• [05:19] The Never-Ending Journey of Self-Discovery

• As we journey through life, just when we believe we have ourselves figured out, a paradigm shift occurs. The ground beneath us drops once again, urging us to delve even deeper. We come to realize that there is much more to us than we initially thought. This constant sense of curiosity propels us forward, unlocking the unexplored depths of our being. Marty's insights shed light on the never-ending journey of self-discovery; a quest that challenges and rewards us with each new revelation.

• [06:12] Embracing the Unconventional Path

• Marty constantly challenged the confines of the established norms and believed that pushing against the boundaries was what defined his worth as a priest, and in many ways, it did. However, he realized he failed to thrive within the institutional framework, as it prioritized preserving the box rather than nurturing genuine faith.

• [21:42] Embracing Jesus’ Call to Step Outside the Box

• In churches, the focus on following Jesus often overshadows the equally important message of "fear not." These commands carry great significance, but we often limit our understanding to Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, assuming He will take control from there. However, there is no scriptural basis for such assumptions. To truly follow Jesus, we must embrace His call beyond suffering. This entails breaking free from our comfort zones, embarking on a transformative journey, and shedding our egoic selves to discover our true identities. It invites us to question our perceived identities and uncover our authentic selves.

• [29:07] Breaking Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs

• Worthiness, being enough, and being lovable – those three realities are where we create boxes and limiting beliefs about ourselves – that “I'm not worth it,“ “ I'm not enough,” and “I'm not lovable.” They are the things that end up manifesting this box around ourselves and that keep us from becoming the person we want to be. By acknowledging that the answer lies within ourselves, we can fill the void and embrace self-awareness, freeing ourselves from the endless pursuit of external validation.

Resources Mentioned:

Get Out of Your Own Way coaching program: https://getoutofyourownway.coach/

Marty Nocchi's social media profiles: https://www.instagram.com/martynocchi/ https://www.facebook.com/martynocchi

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