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Today we’re talking about the times when practicing our faith feels more like a burden than a blessing. There are weeks when we lose our zeal for disciplines like going to Mass, reading scripture, or serving others. During these moments it’s important to shift our mindset and think of spiritual practices as opportunities, rather than obligations. Remember, God gave us the Commandments so we could lead meaningful lives and find eternal happiness — two goals worth striving to achieve!

On this podcast we’ll learn that:
- Faith is a gift we should be grateful to accept
- We can renew our faith by finding practices we enjoy, whether we focus on prayer, reading scripture, or volunteering at church
- God will ease our journey if we ask Him for help


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I've created a brand new resource for guys called "The Narrow Road." It's a monthly booklet and accompanying videos to help guys live a life of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46385993

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Burdened

Get Derya's book, From Islam to Christ <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Islam-Christ-Womans-through-Riddles/dp/1621641120"> here</a>. Here's the excerpt from the Summa Contra Gentiles that I read: [Muhammad] seduced the people by promises of carnal pleasure to which the concupiscence of the flesh goads us. His teaching also contained precepts that were in conformity with his promises, and he gave free rein to carnal pleasure. In all this, as is not unexpected, he was obeyed by carnal men. As for proofs of the truth of his doctrine, he brought forward only such as could be grasped by the natural ability of anyone with a very modest wisdom. Indeed, the truths that he taught he mingled with many fables and with doctrines of the greatest falsity. He did not bring forth any signs produced in a supernatural way, which alone fittingly gives witness to divine inspiration; for a visible action that can be only divine reveals an invisibly inspired teacher of truth. On the contrary, Muhammad said that he was sent in the power of his arms—which are signs not lacking even to robbers and tyrants. What is more, no wise men, men trained in things divine and human, believed in him from the beginning, Those who believed in him were brutal men and desert wanderers, utterly ignorant of all divine teaching, through whose numbers Muhammad forced others to become his followers by the violence of his arms. Nor do divine pronouncements on the part of preceding prophets offer him any witness. On the contrary, he perverts almost all the testimonies of the Old and New Testaments by making them into fabrications of his own, as can be. seen by anyone who examines his law. It was, therefore, a shrewd decision on his part to forbid his followers to read the Old and New Testaments, lest these books convict him of falsity. It is thus clear that those who place any faith in his words believe foolishly SCG 1, 6, 4. SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> MY BOOKS Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9">https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

103: From Islam to Christ, with Derya Little

In this episode, Victor and John expose the truth about the power we individually have as men. The devil tries to blind us to the gifts we have been given to ACTUALLY change the world. 

This episode will convict you that: 
- You are somebody God desires. 
- You are qualified because He called you, not because you passed a test. 
- We see so little of men because we seek so little of men. We ask so little of men. - - We don't challenge men to be more than they are.
- Not all the power is in somebody else’s hands. You have it and it has been given to you by God the Father. 

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Do You Realize The Power You Have?

See what love (1 John 3:1) 

"The one who holds the world in being was lying in a manger...The heavens cannot contain him, but a woman carried him in her bosom...May he make us into children of God, since for our sake he was willing to be made a child of man" (St. Augustine). This is our God. This is the God who reveals His power through humility, love, and mercy. Join John and Victor as they share the hope and freedom Jesus' birth brings into our lives. "See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. Yet so we are" (1 John 3:1). 

In this week's episode: 
-Jesus brings freedom into our lives
-We have a Savior, and you are worth saving
-The desire of God for you

There's No Distance He Won't Go

In this live recording of a talk, Nathan Crankfield shares his personal journey of faith, resilience, and self-discovery. He emphasizes the importance of understanding who you want to become, cooperating with God&#39;s grace, and recognizing the greatness within oneself. He encourages listeners to seize opportunities for growth and to be mindful of the company they keep, as it can significantly impact their character and life choices.

Greatness Has Always Been God's Plan for You

Folks, today is a huge day for the ministry.

My new book, Power Made Perfect: Finding True Strength in Christ launches today, and I am so excited for you to read it. This whole episode is dedicated to telling you what this book is about, how it came together, and how grateful I am that the Lord brought each one of you here - whether to the podcast, to a pilgrimage, to a mission, or anything else - so that He could make this happen.

This book is all about power:
- The power we lost in the Garden of Eden 
- The power we mistakenly chase in the world that leads us to feel powerless 
- The power of God made perfect in our weakness that is sufficient for us

If you’ve ever felt like you had to go it alone, this is a book I really hope you’ll read. And if you get a copy through our store, I’ll sign your copy. Whether you’ve been with us in the pew for years or you just found us today, you’re not alone.

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Power Made Perfect

Does God expect us to lead out of our strengths or out of our weaknesses?  It seems like both are good options.  In the First Letter of St. Paul to St. Timothy chapter 3 we read St. Timothy give us a list of the qualifications that God wants to see from his bishops and his deacons.  Qualifications which could be applied to any of our positions of leadership.  Is this an indication that God wants us to be qualified for leadership?  If so, how do we get that qualification?

DGT Episode 140 - Fit To Lead - 1 Timothy 3 - The Legacy Of St. Paul Part 3

Jesus announces that His &quot;hour&quot; has arrived and the Almighty Father&apos;s voice is heard. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Fraternity so he can build friendships and draw men to Jesus Christ and by seeking the Fruit of Generosity from the Holy Spirit so he can persistently pray that all people will be converted to Jesus Christ and His Holy Catholic Church. Go to <a href='https://everycatholicman.com/'>EveryCatholicMan.com</a> to grow further in holiness and happiness. See the <a href='https://everycatholicman.com/todays-devotion-1/'>special series in growing in Catholic Manhood</a>. <a href='https://everycatholicman.com/bible-study-for-catholic-men/'>See the extensive new library of Catholic Bible Studies for Men</a>. <a href='https://everycatholicman.com/calendar-2023-2024/'>Join the Eucharistic Revival by drawing closer to Jesus Christ in the daily Mass</a>.

Episode 152 - Jesus announces that His "hour" has arrived and the Almighty Father's voice is heard - Sunday March 17, 2024 - Jn 12:20-33

Jesus miraculously raises Lazarus from the dead. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Fruit of Faithfulness from the Holy Spirit so he can always trust God’s Will during severe suffering and by building the Virtue of Prayer so he can learn to pray with confidence at all times.  For daily Devotions, just like this one, for every day of the year, go to EveryCatholicMan.com and select either &quot;Today&apos;s Devotion&quot; or &quot;Devotion Calendar&quot;.

LENTEN SPECIAL - In depth Sunday Mass Prep with Matthew and Mike - Sunday March 26, 2023 - Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead

Dan Donaldson’s birth father abandoned his mom and 4 siblings while Dan was still in the womb. When a new man entered his mom’s life, Dan found the father he needed in his youth. Subsequently, Dan navigated the pathways of faith throughout his life, ultimately leading him to find love at first sight and a heart for Christ. Today, Dan has a passion for strengthening men in faith, virtue, and character and the professional acumen to transform this passion into reality. He serves as the Vice President for the Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance with previous experience working as an executive for Real Life Catholic and the Augustine Institute. Abandoned The Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance exists to help Catholic men in every diocese claim, discover, or rediscover a relationship with Jesus Christ. They help men live out their Catholic faith with integrity, servant leadership, and boldness in their marriages, families, parishes, and local communities.Their mission is to equip Catholic clergy and lay leaders to better evangelize and disciple Catholic men to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. <ul>
<li>Strengthen the man, strengthen the family.</li>
<li>Strengthen the family, strengthen the Church.</li>
<li>Strengthen the Church, transform the culture.</li>
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ABANDONED… But Not Alone | Dan Donaldson | Episode #066

I'm doing something different today. I want to share with you a debate between Catholic apologist Patrick Madrid and Protestant apologist James White on the topic of Sola Scriptura. This debate took place in 1993—I was just 10 years old!! Watch as James White argues that Christians should view the Bible as the sole, infallible rule of faith. And then watch as Patrick Madrid counters with the Catholic view on the Bible's role in our faith lives. This debate sent SHOCKWAVES through the Christian church in 1993, and I think it's just as powerful today as it was back then. Big thanks to Pat Madrid for letting us share it. 🔴 Check out Patrick Madrid's assessment of the debate in this article: <a href="https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-white-mans-burden"> https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-white-mans-burden</a> Enjoy! SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: https://www.strive21.com/ SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd MY BOOKS Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist...">https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist...</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecr...">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecr...</a> The Porn Myth: https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myt... CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequ...">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequ...</a> -- Website - mattfradd.com Facebook - facebook.com/mattfradd/ Twitter - twitter.com/mattfradd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

An EPIC Debate on Sola Scriptura w/ Patrick Madrid & James White

All of us in our life will know betrayal.  All of us in life will know disappointment by friends.  The question is what will we do with that?  How can we, engaging in great things, cope with this strike to the heart of being betrayed?  Today we are looking at the gospel of St. Mark we’ll see what God has to say and how we can move forward.

DGT Episode 18 - Betrayal - Mark 14

Session 3: Simplicity
A pilgrim carries only what he needs. The freedom we encounter on a pilgrimage can reveal just how much our lives are cluttered by activities or material things. Not all of these are bad, but the pilgrim needs to be mindful of what helps or hinders him on his pilgrimage to heaven. (12 minutes)