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Marvel's Captain America, Anthony Mackie, recently spoke out about the "death of the American male". Which he states we have been living through for the last two decades. He then goes on to answer what makes a man and how to raise sons. However, does he get it right? Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt unpack Mackie's provocative comments, explore the controversy surrounding his statements, and delve into the fundamental truths of masculine identity. They discuss why understanding what it means to be a man is crucial for everyone in today's complex social landscape. We cover:<ul>
<li>The essential virtues of masculinity</li>
<li>Archetypes and their effects on others</li>
<li>The principal example we must give our sons</li>
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Captain America Sparks Debate: The Death of the American Male

This no-nonsense, gut-punching, soul-waking series is a firestarter for any man ready to stop drifting and start living with holy purpose. With raw humor, spiritual grit, and deeply personal stories, Father Larry Richards challenges Catholic men to step into their true identity&mdash;not just as believers, but as beloved sons, courageous warriors, and men of God.
Each chapter dismantles modern passivity and spiritual lukewarmness, calling men to deeper prayer, unshakable discipline, real repentance, and radical love. From embracing the Father&rsquo;s love to breaking free from sin, living by the Spirit, and becoming a servant leader at home and in the world&mdash;this series gives men the spiritual playbook they&rsquo;ve been craving.
If you&rsquo;ve ever wrestled with anger, lust, weakness, pride, or purpose, you&rsquo;re not alone&mdash;and this series is your training ground. Get ready to be challenged, inspired, and transformed. It&rsquo;s time to be the man you were created to be.

Be a Man! with Fr Larry Richards 

The Tiny Table gets a first-time shuffle as BeatiDudes co-host Paul Kolker becomes the esteemed guest for this episode hosted by Nick Bezner and Jeff Schiefelbein. Paul is the host of an incredibly popular series called the Bookmarked Podcast. On Bookmarked, Paul brings children’s books to life through his voice acting talents and improv skills. Each character from these classic children's books jumps off the page through a whole cadre of voices that normally stay trapped in Paul's head. At the start of the worldwide shutdown years ago, Paul was determined to use his joy-filled energy to ignite a flame of inspiration in the hearts and minds of little humans and their families. Bookmarked is an incredible resource for parents of small children and elementary school teachers. Paul hasn’t recorded a new episode of Bookmarked in two years, but the show still receives tens of thousands of downloads each month, for a total of over 1.2 million downloads since its initial launch. You can jump online now to check out Paul’s rendition of over 80 popular children’s books and then share, like, and smush that subscribe button. And now, the team that brought you The BeatiDudes is excited to announce a revitalization of Bookmarked with new episodes dropping every week starting in June 2025. Subscribe and follow Bookmarked today<a href="https://bookmarkedpodcast.com/">https://bookmarkedpodcast.com/</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bookmarkedpodcast/#">https://www.facebook.com/bookmarkedpodcast/#</a><a href="https://x.com/TheBookmarked">https://x.com/TheBookmarked</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bookmarkedpodcast/#">https://www.instagram.com/bookmarkedpodcast/#</a><h2>Our Partners:</h2><a href="https://sockreligious.com/pages/beatidudes">Sock Religious (10% Discount)</a><a href="https://learnmore.solidarityhealthshare.org/beatidudes/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BeatiDudes&amp;utm_content=why_solidarity">Solidarity HealthShare</a><a href="https://aquinaswealth.com/">Aquinas Wealth Advisors</a><a href="https://www.corexpeditions.org/upcoming-trips">COR Expeditions - Upcoming Trips</a><a href="https://www.lucidprivateoffices.com/">Lucid Private Office</a><a href="https://divinecomedyimprov.com/">Divine Comedy</a><a href="https://www.undivided.life/">Undivided Life</a> <h2>Follow The BeatiDudes:</h2><a href="https://www.undivided.life/podcasts">BeatiDudes Website</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/90739902/admin/">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBeatiDudesPodcast">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beatidudes/">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/The_BeatiDudes">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/">Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn</a> BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By<a href="https://thepencilbureau.com/">The Pencil Bureau</a> <a href="https://www.davemooremusic.com/">Dave Moore Music</a>

Paul has 1.2 Million Downloads (and counting) | The Bookmarked Podcast | Episode #218

50% of young men abandon faith in the Church - and God altogether - because they believe faith and science are in conflict. More, they believe there is zero evidence for God, Jesus, and life after death. Today, there's more evidence than ever before for these, and a super-majority of young scientists declare they believe in God. Fr Spitzer's series is powerful and effective with young men between 13-24 years. Heroic Men is proud to partner with the Magis Center for Reason and Faith to bring men this essential series on the Catholic Faith and Science.Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. provides evidence and answers to the most pressing questions of our time: Do We Have Immortal Souls? Why Believe in God? Why Believe in Jesus? Who is Jesus? Why be Catholic? What is True Happiness? If God Love Us, Why Do We Suffer? Perfect for Faith Formation: Men, Women, Outreach, Youth Ministry, RCIA, Diaconate Formation, and Educators!&nbsp;This 20-week series is broken into 20-30 minute videos, perfect for small group watching.1.The Catholic Faith and Science Video Series can be used by parishes (large groups or smaller groups), individuals, groups, which pairs with:<a href="https://store.magiscenter.com/products/the-catholic-faith-and-science-parish-edition-participant-workbook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Participant Workbook</a> (Condensed for individual, group, or parish use) <a href="https://store.magiscenter.com/products/facilitators-guide-parish-edition-the-catholic-faith-and-science" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facilitator’s Guide</a> (for group/parish use) 2.The Catholic Faith and Science also has the Student Workbook designed for a senior-year elective for high schools;<a href="https://store.magiscenter.com/products/the-catholic-faith-and-science-student-workbook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Student Workbook</a> (for high school seniors, or any high school-aged student through adult)<a href="https://store.magiscenter.com/products/the-catholic-faith-and-science-teacher-s-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Teacher’s Guide</a> (designed for high school teachers)About Fr Spitzer: Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on May 16, 1952, Fr. Spitzer is a Catholic priest in the Jesuit order and is currently the President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith (<a href="https://magiscenter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">magiscenter.com</a>). The Magis Center produces documentaries, books, high school programs, college courses, adult-education programs, and social media materials on the close connection among science, reason, and faith. Fr. Spitzer is also the President, Master of Ceremonies, and speaker at the Napa Institute (<a href="https://napa-institute.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">napa-institute.org</a>).

The Catholic Faith and Science

What happens when you pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet in St. Faustina’s backyard? 
This week, Father Dave shares powerful moments from his recent pilgrimage to Poland—visiting sacred sites tied to St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Faustina, and St. John Paul II. From celebrating Mass at Kolbe’s friary to walking through Auschwitz and Birkenau, it’s a glimpse of God’s mercy amid some of history’s darkest places. 
While Father Dave walked in the footsteps of saints, Deacon Bob found hopeful witness in the desert. He returns from the Life Teen Catholic Youth Ministry Convention in Arizona, where he gave a talk on “Radiant Hope” and reconnected with longtime friends in ministry. Together, the hosts reflect on the quiet, often unseen ways God raises up saints in every generation—even in the most unexpected places. 
And yes, this episode still includes classic They That Hope moments: breakfast with Father Dave’s brother Tom, a temporarily misplaced child on the New York subway, and a burning question: Why does the French Open have two names? 
 
Highlighted Sections 
(00:00) Breakfast with Tom, Arizona Adventures, and Youth Ministry in the Desert  
Deacon Bob recounts his recent trip to Arizona for the <a href='https://lifeteen.com/events/catholic-youth-ministry-convention/'>Life Teen Catholic Youth Ministry Convention</a> where he reconnected with ministry leaders and gave a keynote on “Radiant Hope.” He also shares a surprise breakfast meet-up with Father Dave’s brother, Tom (a loyal listener), some humorous travel woes, and the joy of being surrounded by those serving the Church’s youth. 
(04:08) Sports Recap: NBA, NHL, Tennis, and... Golf?  
From unexpected NBA playoff upsets to a grueling five-set French Open final, Father Dave and Deacon Bob weigh in on recent sports headlines. They touch on the drama of playoff hockey, marvel at <a href='https://www.golfdigest.com/story/jj-spauns-walk-off-winning-putt'>JJ Spaun’s 62-foot putt</a>, and clear up (sort of) why the French Open is also called Roland-Garros. 
(09:01) Audiobook Adventures  
Deacon Bob announces that his book <a href='https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/sharing-the-gospel-with-our-lives-a-relational-approach-to-catholic-youth-ministry.html'>Sharing the Gospel with Our Lives</a> is getting the audiobook treatment—and he’s narrating it himself. He shares the process (including a mysterious home studio in Columbus), while Father Dave recalls the heartbreak of being cut off with just 15 minutes left in a Navy SEAL memoir due to subscription limits. 
(16:29) Pilgrimage to Poland: Kolbe, Faustina &amp; Divine Mercy in Dark Places  
Father Dave reflects on the deeply moving pilgrimage he led across Poland. Highlights include Mass at <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niepokalan%C3%B3w'>St. Maximilian Kolbe’s friary</a> visiting the birthplace of <a href='https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/stfaustina'>St. Faustina</a>, and praying the <a href='https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/pray-the-chaplet'>Divine Mercy Chaplet</a> in St. Faustina’s backyard with her niece. He shares how the lives of these saints—and the sobering visit to <a href='https://www.auschwitz.org/en/'>Auschwitz and Birkenau</a>—revealed the light of God even in history’s darkest moments. 
(23:02) Saints Amidst Suffering  
As conflict rages in places like <a href='https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/c2vdnvdg6xxt'>Gaza</a> and <a href='https://www.bbc.com/news/war-in-ukraine'>Ukraine</a>, the hosts reflect on how God raises up saints in every era. From the <a href='https://missionariesofcharity.org/'>Missionaries of Charity</a> caring for the vulnerable in war zones, to everyday youth ministers and celibate religious, they honor those whose quiet, faithful witness brings hope to the world. 
(28:22) Radiant Hope in Service  
Expanding on his convention talk, Deacon Bob shares how true Christian hope is made visible through acts of loving service. Drawing from Scripture and the Visitation of Mary, he explains how hope, though unseen, shines clearly in those who serve joyfully and sacrificially. 
 
Resources Mentioned 
<ul>
<li><a href='https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/sharing-the-gospel-with-our-lives-a-relational-approach-to-catholic-youth-ministry.html'>Sharing the Gospel with Our Lives: A Relational Approach to Catholic Youth Ministry</a> by Deacon Bob Rice </li>
<li><a href='https://lifeteen.com/events/catholic-youth-ministry-convention/'>LifeTeen Catholic Youth Ministry Convention</a> </li>
<li><a href='https://faithandreason.com/episodes/in-person-with-bishop-cozzens/'>In Person with Bishop Cozzens</a><a href='https://faithandreason.com/episodes/in-person-with-bishop-cozzens/'> on Faith&amp;Reason</a> </li>
<li><a href='https://www.hoopladigital.com/'>Hoopla streaming app</a> </li>
<li><a href='https://franciscanathome.com/'>Franciscan Catechetical Institute</a> </li>
<li><a href='https://www.saint-faustina.org/the-shrine-of-the-divine-mercy/'>Divine Mercy Shrine in Kraków, Poland</a> </li>
<li><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niepokalan%C3%B3w'>Niepokalanów, St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Friary</a> </li>
<li><a href='https://www.auschwitz.org/en/'>Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum</a> </li>
<li><a href='https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/pray-the-chaplet'>How to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet</a> </li>
</ul>
 
Listen to more <a href='https://faithandreason.com/series/they-that-hope/'>They That Hope</a> episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at <a href='https://faithandreason.com/'>Faith and Reason</a>.

Saints of Poland

Pull up a barstool with me and Shane Page, a former United Methodist pastor, as he tells us the story of his conversion to Catholicism! You don't want to miss a moment of his fascinating journey, including: - How working at Chili's led to a "born again" experience. - The process of becoming a Methodist pastor. (It took 14 years!) - Two things that happened in seminary that started his path to Catholicism. - Doing a Marian consecration as a Protestant. - The hardest part about finally stepping down as a pastor. <a href="https://pints.mattfradd.com/pwa-confessions-signup/">Sign up for my free course on St. Augustine's "Confessions"!</a> SPONSORS Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> Ethos Logos: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> GIVING Patreon or Directly: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/support/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/support/ </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 co-producer of the show. LINKS 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> Gab: <a href="https://gab.com/mattfradd">https://gab.com/mattfradd</a> Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas">https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas</a> MY BOOKS Get my NEW book "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1645851311?pf_rd_r=G1VMH792WKT544VHG4CJ&amp;pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&amp;pd_rd_r=68b2ceaa-6dec-467b-8cd1-c7f8d1129a35&amp;pd_rd_w=4u4Se&amp;pd_rd_wg=w1Iui&amp;ref_=pd_gw_unk">How To Be Happy: Saint Thomas' Secret To A Good Life</a>," out now! 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>

Protestant Pastor Quits to Become Catholic (Shane Page) | Ep. 297

He survived a brutal car crash, endured COVID at the height of the pandemic, and came out of both experiences with a deeper hunger for God. In this episode of Heroic Stories, Dan Venezia shares how suffering, his mother&rsquo;s example, the Rosary, and the Eucharist brought him from lukewarm faith into a life of daily surrender, fatherhood, and bold witness. This is a conversation about heroism, healing, prayer, men&rsquo;s spiritual leadership, and what it means to let Christ take the wheel.
What You&rsquo;ll Learn ✅ How Dan&rsquo;s mother shaped his understanding of sacrifice and love ✅ What two near-death experiences revealed about God&rsquo;s mercy ✅ Why the Rosary and Eucharist became central to his life ✅ What message men need to hear about surrender and spiritual leadership
TIMESTAMPS 00:59 Intro 01:20 His first hero 03:15 His mother&rsquo;s story 05:02 Growing up without a father 07:22 First near-death experience 08:54 Jesus charm moment 10:34 Lukewarm faith years 11:59 Family became his god 13:57 Why Mass changed 16:16 COVID and hospital fear 17:43 Mother Angelica and the Rosary 19:04 Why he turned to prayer 21:57 How he prays now 23:54 Guardian angel and marriage 26:34 Heroes now 30:08 Who he serves 32:19 What men need to hear
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He Almost Died Twice: Dan Venezia on the Rosary, Suffering, and Men’s Faith | Heroic Stories

In this week&#39;s episode, Adam Janke, COO of Saint Paul Street Evangelization, discusses bible studies, baptisms, street evangelization, and an extraordinary moment at Mass. 
 
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How Street Evangelization Led to the Catholic Church

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers – known around the world as the “Dynamic Deacon” – is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Church today. He is a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher whose no-nonsense approach to living and proclaiming the Catholic faith will challenge and inspire those who hear him.During this episode, Deacon Harold shares the journey of his pathway to becoming a permanent Deacon and a Benedictine Oblate of Mount Angel Abbey. Deacon’s true-life adventure story inspires all who hear it with moments of love, docility to the Holy Spirit, humor, and masculinity. “Reverse Simpsons” for this episode is a lightning round of pastoral parenting questions for Deacon Harold, during which he doesn’t skip a beat. In addition to appearing on The BeatiDudes, Deacon Harold also travels across the United States and around the world, speaking to everyone who desires to know Jesus intimately and enjoy a deeper personal relationship with Him. His areas of expertise include marriage and family life, discerning the will of God, the sacraments, male spirituality, evangelization, prayer, and many others.Deacon Harold holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Theological Studies Degree from the University of Dallas. He co-hosts the national weekly broadcast “Living Stones” on Mater Dei Radio. Deacon Harold has appeared in the major feature film Power in My Hands and is the creator of Walk by Faith Wednesday Webinars, a weekly hour of Catholic catechesis and teaching.In addition, he is the host or co-host of several popular series on EWTN television and is featured on the renowned Chosen faith formation program by Ascension Press. Deacon Harold is an award-winning author who has written six books, including Behold the Man: A Catholic Vision of Male Spirituality, Father Augustus Tolton: The Slave Who Became the First African-American Priest, and the acclaimed new book Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism.<a href="https://deaconharold.com">Follow Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers</a><h2>Our Partners:</h2><a href="http://www.joinsolidarity.com/">Solidarity HealthShare</a><a href="https://sockreligious.com/pages/beatidudes">Sock Religious (10% Discount)</a><a href="https://aquinaswealth.com/">Aquinas Wealth Advisors</a><a href="https://spokestreet.com/">Spoke Street Media</a><a href="https://catholiccardgame.com?sca_ref=4057467.xx2t04Acid">The Catholic Card Game</a><a href="https://divinecomedyimprov.com/">Divine Comedy</a><a href="https://www.undivided.life/">Undivided Life</a><h2>Follow The BeatiDudes:</h2><a href="https://www.undivided.life/podcasts">BeatiDudes Website</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/90739902/admin/">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBeatiDudesPodcast">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beatidudes/">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/The_BeatiDudes">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/">Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn</a>BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By<a href="https://thepencilbureau.com/">The Pencil Bureau</a>

BEHOLD the Man | Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers | Episode #059

The Shroud of Turin is the most studied archeological object in human history, and Fr. Andrew Dalton joins the BeatiDudes for a journey into Shroud science that will move you regardless of where you are in your own faith walk. This is a throwback repost from Season Two and a tribute to one of our favorite episodes of all time. What the Gospels do not record, Shroud science does. But what does it reveal about the physical sufferings of the man? Are signs of Resurrection traced on the Shroud? How was this enigmatic image, which acts as a photonegative and encodes three-dimensional information, formed in the first place? Do these linen fibers contain the blood that was shed for our salvation?Fr. Andrew Dalton is a Catholic priest of the Legionaries of Christ and professor of theology at the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome. He teaches the Synoptic Gospels and Biblical Greek and Hebrew. Fr. Dalton obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Shroud Studies in 2011 and became a board member of Othonia, an international center of investigation on the Shroud, in 2017. In 2018, he worked with Shroud experts worldwide to bring university-level studies to the English-speaking world. He also teaches the Biblical Theology of the Passion of the Christ for the Science and Faith Institute, which collaborates with the International Centre of Shroud Studies in Turin and the Giulio Ricci Diocesan Centre of Shroud Studies in Rome. <a href="https://www.othoniainternational.org">Shroud Studies</a><h2>Our Partners:</h2><a href="https://sockreligious.com/pages/beatidudes">Sock Religious (10% Discount)</a><a href="https://learnmore.solidarityhealthshare.org/beatidudes/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BeatiDudes&amp;utm_content=why_solidarity">Solidarity HealthShare</a><a href="https://aquinaswealth.com/">Aquinas Wealth Advisors</a><a href="https://www.lucidprivateoffices.com/">Lucid Private Office</a><a href="https://spokestreet.com/">Spoke Street Media</a><a href="https://catholiccardgame.com/?sca_ref=4057467.xx2t04Acid">The Catholic Card Game</a><a href="https://divinecomedyimprov.com/">Divine Comedy</a><a href="https://www.undivided.life/">Undivided Life</a><h2>Follow The BeatiDudes:</h2><a href="https://www.undivided.life/podcasts">BeatiDudes Website</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/90739902/admin/">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBeatiDudesPodcast">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beatidudes/">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/The_BeatiDudes">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/">Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn</a> BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By<a href="https://thepencilbureau.com/">The Pencil Bureau</a>

The Burial Cloth of Jesus: Revisiting the Shroud | Fr. Andrew Dalton | Episode #158

Father John Riccardo doesn’t hold back. He opens up about the darkest moment of his life—a moment that brought shame and pain. But instead of hiding it, he leans in, making a bold call for men to confront their traumas head-on. Why? Because healing starts with honesty, and no one should fight their battles alone. Father John credits his hero: his dad. A man who lived humility, prayer, and a God-first life. It was through his father’s example and the challenge of other men that he finally stopped running and embraced the call to be a disciple of Jesus. The question is: are you ready to answer the call? Subscribe free to weekly Heroic Men email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stories.heroicmen.org">https://stories.heroicmen.org</a>//////////////LINKS Rescue Project <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rescueproject.us/challenge/">https://rescueproject.us/challenge/</a> @ACTSXXIX //////////////ABOUT THIS SHOW Heroic Stories—the series to strengthen Catholic men with raw stories of heroic grit &amp; faith. Hosted by Dan Donaldson with Heroic Men. These are the stories that remind us… heroism isn’t born—it’s made, and it’s centered on Jesus Christ. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stories.heroicmen.org">https://stories.heroicmen.org</a> //////////////ABOUT HEROIC MEN Heroic Men strengthens men to become missionary disciples, to bring more men to Jesus Christ. Get the best Catholic media for men on our brotherhood-building platform - let's leave no man behind. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://heroicmen.org">Website</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://heroicmen.org/map">Find an event near you</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://heroicmen.org/brotherhood">Join the Heroic Brotherhood</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://store.heroicmen.org">Get the Merch</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://heroicmen.org/alliance">Donate now - Join the Heroic Alliance</a>FOLLOW ON SOCIAL////////////// Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/heroicmanhood">https://www.facebook.com/heroicmanhood</a> Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/heroicmanhood/">https://www.instagram.com/heroicmanhood</a>

Rescue Mission: Real Men Inspire Change through Brotherhood

After serving as a United States Navy SEAL, Conor Donahue continues to apply his unique blend of faith, fortitude, and focus to serve in his roles as a husband, father, parish leader, and business owner. Conor grew up in northern Virginia with a strong faith foundation. He shares his fascinating journey to join the Navy SEALS by taking us back through his childhood and early teen years. Conor had moments and mentors that caused him to see a clear pathway for his life and to go “all in”. During his nine years of active duty, Conor’s dating life turned into an engagement, marriage, and parenthood. He shares his appreciation for the support that service members receive while also acknowledging the silent sacrifice that military families endure behind the scenes. Conor closes the show by sharing his view of marriage and fatherhood by comparing the guardian role of a man to that of a sheepdog. Show segments: On Blessed are the Joke Makers, the Dudes must take on the persona of a constant complainer to address the prompt, “Youth ministers love talking about ______.” TBD Question of the Day – What title would you use if there was a book about your life? The Reverse Simpsons is “Can you hold your breath longer than a Navy SEAL?”<h2>Our Partners:</h2><a href="https://sockreligious.com/pages/beatidudes">Sock Religious (10% Discount)</a><a href="https://learnmore.solidarityhealthshare.org/beatidudes/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BeatiDudes&amp;utm_content=why_solidarity">Solidarity HealthShare</a><a href="https://aquinaswealth.com/">Aquinas Wealth Advisors</a><a href="https://www.lucidprivateoffices.com/">Lucid Private Office</a><a href="https://spokestreet.com/">Spoke Street Media</a><a href="https://catholiccardgame.com/?sca_ref=4057467.xx2t04Acid">The Catholic Card Game</a><a href="https://divinecomedyimprov.com/">Divine Comedy</a><a href="https://www.undivided.life/">Undivided Life</a><h2>Follow The BeatiDudes:</h2><a href="https://www.undivided.life/podcasts">BeatiDudes Website</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/90739902/admin/">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBeatiDudesPodcast">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beatidudes/">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/The_BeatiDudes">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/">Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn</a>BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By<a href="https://thepencilbureau.com/">The Pencil Bureau</a>

NAVY SEAL Anointed and Sealed in the Holy Spirit | Conor Donahue | Episode #127

Struggling to pray daily? Wishing you could step up your Lent and connect with Christ more often? Can you imagine a prayer life that is vibrant, live-giving, and personal? I bet your prayer life doesn’t feel like that. Here’s your invite to a reset. Andre Regnier is an international powerhouse on prayer and missionary outreach. Watch the replays of Andre's three-week retreat in the Heroic Brotherhood.

Learn to Pray with Andre Regnier

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141: Overcoming scrupulosity LIVE from SEEK!

El sufrimiento es un misterio que puede acercanos a Dios y aumentar la santidad. La respuesta al sufrimiento es Jesucristo. Frank Ramirez comparte su historia sobre responder al sufrimiento intenso mediante la devoción a Dios.

Sufrimiento

La vida humana es sagrada. Los hombres son responsables de proteger a los más vulnerables. Su participación en el movimiento provida es vital. John Morales ofrece su testimonio de la importancia de la vida en su arrepentimiento, curación y esperanza.

Vida

Heroic Word | Episode 2 | It’s Trinity Sunday this weekend! So how does the Holy Trinity equip us to go on mission and reach men? Watch this episode to actually get excited about what it means to spread the good news!<a href="https://heroicmen.circle.so/c/heroic-word/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Heroic Word Group</a>

Made for Mission | Holy Trinity Sunday

La vida del creyente es una batalla espiritual. El hombre tiene múltiples armas espirituales en la lucha contra Satanás, y hay mucho en juego. Don O’Mara narra su experiencia de abuso y adicción, y cómo encontró el perdón y la libertad en Cristo.

Batalla Espiritual

La presencia y participación de un padre amoroso es crucial en el desarrollo de los hijos. La verdadera paternidad tiene su modelo en Dios Padre. El exjugador de la MLB Mike Sweeney comparte cómo la fe de un hombre da forma a su papel de padre.

Paternidad

El hombre no creó para “estar solo”, sino en comunión con otros. Es importante forjar amistades cercanas con otros hombres de fe. El Sargento Maestro Sompaul Vorapanich comparte las lecciones sobre la importancia de la fraternidad.

Fraternidad

Heroic Word | Episode 10 | Many of us have heard the miracle of feeding the five thousand, but Mike leads us into focusing on what happened after the miracle. Dive into this Sunday's gospel with new eyes and see all the Lord has for us.<a href="https://brotherhood.heroicmen.org/c/heroic-word/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Join the Heroic Word Group</a> | Meet up with Mike on the weekly Heroic Word call!

The Miracle on the Mountain

La Iglesia enfrenta una "crisis de hombres". Los hombres están hechos para la grandeza. La "auténtica masculinidad" significa vivir para la excelencia. Mike Phelan explica cómo descubrió la naturaleza de la verdadera masculinidad y cómo vivirla.

Masculinidad

Todos los cristianos están llamados dar testimonio de su fe. Para compartir su fe, un hombre debe conocerla. Ryan Young comparte cómo su campamento para adolescentes enfocado en la Eucaristía permite un encuentro con Cristo.

Evangelización

Heroic Word | Episode 5 | How much does the Kingdom grow through our own efforts? Watch this episode to understand the beautiful relationship between our work and God's grace in preparing for the harvest!<h2>Heroic Brotherhood Meetup</h2><a href="https://heroicmen.circle.so/c/events/heroic-word-live" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Join the live event</a> each Thursday with Mike, in the Heroic Brotherhood!

How God Grows His Kingdom

Hay una “batalla por el alma misma de la familia”. El servicio de un hombre a su familia requiere sacrificios. Greg y Julie Alexander explica que descubrir la verdadera naturaleza del matrimonio transormó su relación y a su familia.

Familia

In this episode, Jon Leonetti describes the origin of our life and it's purpose. He keenly identifies why the Church obsesses with life issues in our culture today.

#8 Life Is Pure Gift

Why Heroic Men

Forgiveness isn&rsquo;t optional&mdash;it&rsquo;s a command. And the cost of ignoring it runs deeper than most men realize. In this episode, Tom and Dean break open the real weight of unforgiveness&mdash;spiritually, emotionally, and even physically&mdash;and show why letting go is the only path to freedom.
What You&rsquo;ll Learn ✅ Why forgiveness is a decision, not a feeling ✅ The real cost of holding grudges ✅ How pride, fear, and doubt block forgiveness ✅ A practical way to begin forgiving today

Why Forgiveness Feels Impossible—and How to Do It 

THIS FILM INTENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED There is a “battle for the very soul of the family.” Men’s service of their families requires sacrifice. Greg and Julie Alexander explain how discovering the true nature of marriage transformed their relationship and their family.<a href="https://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Into the Breach Website</a> | <a href="https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/faith-in-action-programs/faith/into-the-breach/11059-into-the-breach-video-series-study-guide.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Download Study Guide</a>

Into the Breach – Episode 5: Family

Being clean of heart starts with being all-in for God. Over time God gradually invites us to grow closer to Him, purifying us of things that get in the way of our relationship with Him. Mark Bauman shares the story of how God's grace continues to transform his life in this beautiful story of God's fidelity and eagerness to search for us.

Blessed are the Clean of Heart

Session 1: On Pilgrimage: Walking with Father Kapaun
“How many times does not Holy Mother Church tell us that our life on this earth is a journey? This earth is not our lasting home. God created us for a higher, a much more perfect home, our home in heaven with the joy of God.” - Servant of God Emil Kapaun

Each year at the beginning of summer hundreds of pilgrims walk 60 miles in the plains of Kansas to the hometown of Servant of God Emil Kapaun. They do it not only to remember the heroic Catholic priest and Army chaplain who is on the path to sainthood, but to discover how they can better continue on their own path to sainthood. Will you answer the Lord’s call to journey with us towards heaven?

To learn more about the Father Kapaun Pilgrimage or to join us, visit www.kapaunsmen.com/pilgrimage (31 minutes)

Episode 1 - The Father Kapaun Pilgrimage

THIS FILM INTENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED Prayer must be a priority in the life of a man. Eucharistic adoration, reading scripture and saying the rosary are central to prayer. Robert Feeney tells his story of the power of prayer on the battlefield in Vietnam and life in general.<a href="https://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Into the Breach Website</a> | <a href="https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/faith-in-action-programs/faith/into-the-breach/11059-into-the-breach-video-series-study-guide.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Download Study Guide</a>

Into the Breach – Episode 7: Prayer

Session 2: Invitation
No one walks without first being invited. In this session we seek to better understand God’s call to holiness and how much he desires us to journey with Him. (12 minutes)

Episode 2 - Invitation 

Cristo es la única base segura en la vida del hombre. Debemos conocer, amar y servir a Dios para estar con Él siempre. El actor Clarence Gilyard Jr. relata su historia de desviación del plan de Dios, y cómo Dios lo llevó a la Iglesia católica.

Piedra Angular

Why is Pentecost so vital for us? It's the defining moment in our origin story, the moment when sacraments and gifts mark us as beloved children of God. Uncover the origin story of your Catholic faith and discover the power of reconciliation and the Holy Spirit.&nbsp;Heroic Word, the weekly show where we reflect on the Word of God in this Sunday's Gospel. I'm Mike Donovan, a leadership coach with Heroic Men. Every time we take the Word of God in scripture seriously, it naturally pulls to take our sacramental life seriously, how we live out our faith at home and at work. Join me each Thursday to reflect on the upcoming Sunday’s readings, so that our hearts are better prepared to receive our Lord and Hero in the Eucharist.&nbsp;Then join me in the Heroic Brotherhood to share your insights and meet other men walking the same journey: https://heroicmen.circle.so/c/heroic-word/

Why Pentecost is our Origin Story

Heroic Word | Episode 6 | Our Lord leads us into storms, but He does not abandon us. Watch this episode to see the goodness of Our Lord as he takes care of his children in the midst of the storm.<a href="https://heroicmen.circle.so/c/heroic-word/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Join the Heroic Word Group</a>

Jesus is Not "Safe"

This Corpus Christi Sunday, we reflect on the history of God's relationship with us. From the Passover through to the Resurrection, Christ shows us how he lays down his body for us, you and me. And he laid it down even before anyone took it from him. We are wounded sinners, blessed by the body of the Son of God. Join Mike in his reflections on the final covenant between God and Creation. This week on the Heroic Word, Mike Donovan, a Heroic Leadership Coach from New York, shares his reflections on the Scripture readings for this Sunday. Join us in the <a href="https://heroicmen.circle.so/c/heroic-word/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Heroic Word</a> group in the Heroic Brotherhood!

Corpus Christi: The Eucharist as the Final Covenant

Heroic Word | Episode 8 | Men, Mike Donovan is on the move! Join him as he unpacks this Sunday's Gospel. What are the three essential habits we need, and why do they matter for our call to mission?<a href="https://brotherhood.heroicmen.org/c/heroic-word/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Join the Heroic Word Group</a> | Meet up with Mike on the weekly Heroic Word call!

The 3 Habits of Missionary Discipleship

La oración debe ser prioridad en la vida del hombre. La adoración eucarística, la lectura de la escritura, y el rosario son vitales para la oración. Robert Feeney cuenta su historia del poder de la oración en la guerra de Vietnam y la vida en general

Oración

This Sunday, the Scripture readings (Matthew 12:46) seriously challenges us as men to think about who our family is. Our true family. Because even Christ pushed back on the crowds around him, and changed the game. <h2>Heroic Brotherhood Meetup</h2><a href="https://heroicmen.circle.so/c/events/heroic-word-live" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the live event</a> each Thursday with Mike, in the Heroic Brotherhood!

Are you defined by faith, or by family?

THIS FILM INTENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED The presence and involvement of a loving father is critical in the development of a child. True fatherhood models itself on God the Father. Former MLB player Mike Sweeney shares how the faith of a man should shape his role as a father.<a href="https://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Into the Breach Website</a> | <a href="https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/faith-in-action-programs/faith/into-the-breach/11059-into-the-breach-video-series-study-guide.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Download Study Guide</a>

Into the Breach – Episode 4: Fatherhood

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What does real heroism look like? Olympic gold medalist Curt Tomasevicz shares the story that shaped his life&mdash;meeting a 12-year-old boy with a brain tumor whose courage and faith left a deeper impact than any Olympic victory.
In this conversation on Heroic Stories, Curt reflects on faith, grit, community, and the surprising lessons he learned from small-town Nebraska, Olympic competition, and the hard transition athletes face after success. &nbsp;
What You&rsquo;ll Learn:&nbsp; ✅ Why a 12-year-old boy became Curt&rsquo;s greatest hero ✅ The surprising reason an Olympic bronze felt more meaningful than gold ✅ How community support shaped an Olympic champion ✅ Why honor and integrity matter more than winning
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00:00 Olympic champion Curt Tomasevicz 01:21 The 12-year-old boy who redefined heroism 02:56 Faith, selflessness, and facing death with courage 04:11 A moment in college that changed Curt&rsquo;s perspective 05:02 Rediscovering faith as a young adult 06:02 The hardest transition: life after the Olympics 08:03 Finding purpose after athletic retirement 09:32 Lessons from bobsledding about life and fear 10:54 Goal setting and learning to change direction 12:01 The small Nebraska town that built an Olympian 14:20 Community belief and the pressure of expectations 15:46 Why accountability drives men to action 17:40 Heroes who shaped Curt growing up 20:02 A teacher&rsquo;s lesson about integrity and honor 21:57 The deeper game behind competition 23:14 Why Olympic bronze meant more than gold 26:14 Who Curt hopes to influence today
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Olympic Champion Curt Tomasevicz Says His Greatest Hero Was a 12-Year-Old Boy | Heroic Stories

Do you hunger more for your own comfort or for others to come to know the love of God? In this session, missionary Andy Churray inspires us with the zeal he has for bringing the love of God to inner city teens and the joy that comes with it.

Blessed are They who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

Heroic Word | Episode 7 | There are many storms in life but there is only One who can lead us through them. Watch this episode to dive deeper in the wonders of Gods mercy and power.<a href="https://heroicmen.circle.so/c/heroic-word/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Join the Heroic Word Group</a>

Lord Over All Storms

#12 Grace & Discipline

Matt Brown was an up-and-coming bicycle racer when his life took an unexpected turn. Reintroduced to Christ through a brother-in-law, Matt is forced with a decision to bear a grudge or to embrace Christ's call to forgiveness.

Blessed Are the Merciful

In this episode Jon Leonetti quickly breaks down the connection between life and death that we find in Baptism.  He highlights the realities and obstacles of our Baptism that connect us to one another, and encourages us to be heroic in our new life in Christ. 

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#6 Life In Baptism

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)

Episode 3 - Simplicity 

THIS FILM INTENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED The life of a believer is a spiritual battle. Men have multiple spiritual weapons in the fight against Satan, and the stakes are high. Don O’Mara recounts his experience with abuse and addiction and finding forgiveness and freedom in Christ.<a href="https://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Into the Breach Website</a> | <a href="https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/faith-in-action-programs/faith/into-the-breach/11059-into-the-breach-video-series-study-guide.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Download Study Guide</a>

Into the Breach – Episode 10: Spiritual Warfare

Session 6: Fortitude
There’s no getting around it: pilgrimages are hard. We need fortitude, not just for a short moment of courage, but for the strength to push on through pain and challenges. Thankfully, Father Kapaun is a great example of fortitude, and so are our fellow pilgrims. (10 minutes)

Episode 7 - Openness to God

To learn more about coaching, visit here: https://www.seekingexcellence.us/ Most Christians misunderstand the true purpose of wealth—and that misunderstanding can trap you in a life of financial struggle or misguided arrogance. Nathan Crankfield exposes how the modern obsession with poverty or prosperity isn&#39;t the Christian virtue it’s often claimed to be, but instead a balance rooted in love, stewardship, and purpose. In this compelling episode, Nathan rewires your perspective on money by breaking down the myth that humility or ambition alone define a virtuous life. You&#39;ll discover why true Christian wealth isn’t about accumulation or self-denial but about purposefully aligning your finances with your calling. We dive into the “virtue of the mean”, a concept from Aristotle through Aquinas, explaining how virtue with money exists in a healthy middle ground: provision as an act of love, not a pursuit of status or avoidance of responsibility. Nathan shares real-life examples about the risks of both making money an idol or treating it as inherently suspect, and how spiritualized poverty can undermine your family’s well-being.

Poverty Is Not A Christian Virtue

In this session we return to Father Kapaun, who just months before his capture reminded his troops that there will come a time when each of us must make a choice between being loyal to the true faith or giving our allegiance to something else. Faced with persecutions to make him choose the easy route, Father Kapaun stood firm in his faith and encourages us to do the same.

Blessed are They who are Persecuted for the Sake of Righteousness

Jon Leonetti shares the story of St. Paul Miki and how his story is relevant for men today. 

#9 St. Paul Miki

THIS FILM INTENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED Human life is sacred. Men have a responsibility to protect society’s most vulnerable. Men’s participation in the pro-life movement is vital. John Morales shares his story of regret, healing and hope as a testimony to the importance of life.<a href="https://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Into the Breach Website</a> | <a href="https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/faith-in-action-programs/faith/into-the-breach/11059-into-the-breach-video-series-study-guide.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Download Study Guide</a>

Into the Breach – Episode 6: Life

This session focuses on the story of Robert Reichenberger, who as a police officer seeks to be a peacemaker by profession. Even though things in his life seemed to be going well, Robert's world is turned upside down by a crippling disease, but he is invited to a new level of peace with himself and God.

Blessed are the Peacemakers

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How do we avoid the culture of conformity? One of the biggest challenges we face as Catholics is aligning our desires with the truth of the Gospel instead of the culture at large. As Pope St. John Paul II stated, “man is more valuable for what he is than what he has ”. In Episode Two, Andreas Widmer and Luke Burgis lead us to discover why it's important to make intentional choices to conform our life to Christ and the Gospel, instead of defaulting to the ways of others.

The Culture of Conformity | The Gospel of Work | E2

<a href="https://frkapaun.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/virtue-series-OM.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Operations Manual</a> | <a href="https://frkapaun.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/virtue-series-SG.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Study Guide</a> | “Father Kapaun proved himself to be the greatest example of manhood that I’ve ever seen in my life.” The most decorated Chaplain in US Army History, Servant of God Emil Kapaun’s story inspires us and reminds us that every man can achieve the greatness to which God has called us. The Kapaun’s Men Virtue Series features two of Kapaun's fellow Prisoners of War and invites you to dive into the life of Father Kapaun and the virtues he exemplified. In addition, men from many walks of life help you to understand what virtue looks like in today’s world. Intended to be completed in participation with other men, Kapaun’s Men is designed to help men accompany one another as we respond to God’s invitation to greatness. (7 Sessions)

Kapaun’s Men Virtue Series (Series One)

Manhood

THIS FILM INTENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED Suffering is a mystery which can bring us closer to God and help us grow in holiness. The answer to suffering is Jesus Christ. Frank Ramirez shares his story of responding to intense suffering by worshiping God.<a href="https://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Into the Breach Website</a> | <a href="https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/faith-in-action-programs/faith/into-the-breach/11059-into-the-breach-video-series-study-guide.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Download Study Guide</a>

Into the Breach – Episode 8: Suffering

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/129Yvn3eFe5aWlLN2CdhVaJMmAPCtiP_L/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download Guidebook</a> | <a href="https://www.cioccacenter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ciocca Center</a> | In Episode Five, we explore the importance of the virtue of prudence. Prudence is seeing the world as it is and acting accordingly. In order to succeed in our careers and business, we need to make decisions that are wise and reflect the truth of our humanity in light of the Gospel. Each person is a unique and unrepeatable beloved of Christ. How are we serving them and becoming a part of the work God is doing in their life?

Do What is Right | The Gospel of Work  | E5

Session 5: Receiving
We often have ingrained in our minds the idea that we must be self-sufficient, but that attitude cut us off from receiving the graces God wishes to give us. The pilgrims on the Kapaun walk wouldn’t get very far without the generosity and support of others along the way. Will you open yourself up to receive? (11 minutes)

Episode 5 - Receiving

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/129Yvn3eFe5aWlLN2CdhVaJMmAPCtiP_L/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download Guidebook</a> | <a href="https://www.cioccacenter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ciocca Center</a> | In Episode Seven, Andreas Widmer introduces his concept of CSR: Create, Support and Reward. Work is a reflection of our social nature. When we work, “we don’t just make more, we become more.” We flourish and grow our God given gifts and talents as we provide services for the common good of our community.

The Social Nature of Business | The Gospel of Work  | E7

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/129Yvn3eFe5aWlLN2CdhVaJMmAPCtiP_L/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download Guidebook</a> | <a href="https://www.cioccacenter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ciocca Center</a> | Episode Six focuses on humility and detachment, encouraging us to think less of ourselves and worldly materials so that we remain rooted in Christ. Humility gives us the wisdom to understand our strengths and weaknesses (or talents and non-talents) so that we can use our own gifts for the glory of God and recognize the contribution of others.

Humility and Detachment | The Gospel of Work | E6

Deacon Harold & Ace McKay cue up the playlist to talk about "Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word" by Sir Elton John

Playist Edition: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word

Session 4: Accompaniment
No one walks this journey alone. God desires to give us strength and joy through the men and women who walk with us. Out on pilgrimage it is easy to enter into the stories of those walking with you. Do you enter into the stories of the men and women you meet in your daily life? (13 minutes)

Episode 4 - Accompaniment

THIS FILM INTENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED Christ offers his grace through the sacraments. The Eucharist and Confession need to be central to every man’s life. Jared Zimmerer explores how his experience as a bodybuilder helps him understand aspects of the sacramental life.<a href="https://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Into the Breach Website</a> | <a href="https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/faith-in-action-programs/faith/into-the-breach/11059-into-the-breach-video-series-study-guide.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Download Study Guide</a>

Into the Breach – Episode 9: Sacramental Life

Episode 6 - Fortitude

At the end of each Mass the priest sends us out on a mission to proclaim the Good News to others. No pilgrimage would be complete if we walked away unchanged and without direction for our lives. How is God inviting you to go forth into a world that is thirsty for His love and grace? (12 minutes)

Episode 8 - Go Forth

THIS FILM INTENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED All Christians are called to be witnesses of their faith to others. To share the faith a man must know the faith. Ryan Young shares how his Eucharistic-centered camp for teenagers allows for an encounter with Christ.<a href="https://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Into the Breach Website</a> | <a href="https://www.kofc.org/en/resources/faith-in-action-programs/faith/into-the-breach/11059-into-the-breach-video-series-study-guide.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Download Study Guide</a>

Into the Breach – Episode 11: Evangelization

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/129Yvn3eFe5aWlLN2CdhVaJMmAPCtiP_L/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download Guidebook</a> | <a href="https://www.cioccacenter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ciocca Center</a> | What is work for? Is it a punishment? When we look at work in the Catholic tradition, it’s not simply a task we get done to get on with life - it IS life! As Catholics, how are we called to engage in the vocation of work? In this first episode, Andreas Widmer and Catholic business professionals explore work as part of our calling as human persons and a means to our sanctification. We are invited to continue God's creation.

An Introduction | The Gospel of Work | E1

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Gospel of Work Guidebook | Ciocca Center

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/129Yvn3eFe5aWlLN2CdhVaJMmAPCtiP_L/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download Guidebook</a> | <a href="https://www.cioccacenter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ciocca Center</a> | Work is an invitation to participate in the creative power of God the Father. Each of us is called in our own unrepeatable way to continue the “work” of creation. Our path to salvation is through our participation in the redemptive work of Christ. In Episode Three, Andreas Widmer explains that we are made in the image of a creating God. Therefore we are creative beings and we call that creating “work”. He explores how we are invited to participate in the redemptive work of Jesus through our daily work.

The Spirituality of Work | The Gospel of Work | E3

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Leadership 

Can one man make a difference in the world? Join Catholic speaker Joe Farris as we learn about the life of Servant of God Emil Kapaun and the virtues that made a difference to the men he served. Father Kapaun was a Catholic priest and Army Chaplain who served in the farming communities of Kansas, and on the battlefields and in the prison camps of Korea until his eventual death. Awarded the Medal of Honor in 2013, he is a model of manhood for all of us who strive to live a life of virtue.

The Story of Father Kapaun

The Catholic Church Is Surging, Catholic Media Leads the Way & Women Religious Orders with Habits are Growing are just a few of the reasons being Catholic is Cool. Deacon Harold opens up these and many more today.

Why It's Cool To Be Catholic

Levels 1 and 2 aren't bad; they simply aren't enough. Though it may seem easy to get stuck in the pursuit of pleasure or status, we all have deeper needs that call us to higher levels of happiness. It can be difficult to overcome habits that focus on the lower levels, but the effort brings us closer to our true self and gives us a liberating and renewed sense of our real purpose.
Once we move outside ourselves (past Level 2) to a concern for others (Level 3), we are faced with the wider world in which we discover a loving Creator calling us to our transcendent destiny (Level 4) and a shared eternal relationship with him.

The Faith to Reach Transcendence

70 million views. Playing 6 different characters. On a fake Zoom call. About nothing.

Seamus Harvey is the guy behind Verso Jobs' viral content universe -- Corey the VP of Cross-Functional Synergies, Spencer the VP of Workforce Complacency, Igas the gaslighter, Charles Worthington in the turtleneck. He plays all of them at once in a TikTok filter, improvising corporate jargon so meaningless it somehow perfectly captures every meeting you've ever sat through. People think Braxton the Gen Z intern is a real person. He is not. Seamus is 26 and doing this alone in a room talking to a wall.

Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein sit down with him to find out what's actually driving it, and the answer is more interesting than the view count. Seamus talks about going from overweight and drifting to losing 40 lbs, reconnecting with his faith, and slowly realizing that following your God-given talents isn't just good career advice. It's how you bring light to the world.

Check out <a href="https://www.versojobs.com">Verso Jobs</a>

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What 70 MILLION People Are Actually Hungry For at Work | Seamus Harvey (Verso Jobs) | Ep. 331

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/129Yvn3eFe5aWlLN2CdhVaJMmAPCtiP_L/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download Guidebook</a> | <a href="https://www.cioccacenter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ciocca Center</a> | Prayer is the cornerstone of The Gospel of Work. In Episode Four, Andreas explains how through daily prayerful examinations, we become more attuned to our daily habits and actions in our work. Prayer develops virtue and roots out faint-heartedness, strengthening us to live out our vocation to work in love.

Prayer | The Gospel of Work | E4

<a href="https://frkapaun.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/stewardship-series-OM.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Operations Manual</a> | <a href="https://frkapaun.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/stewardship-series-SG.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Study Guide</a> | Want to have an extraordinary life? In this second video series, Kapaun's Men examines how the concept of Stewardship helps us recognize the unique set of gifts God has given to each of us and how to use those gifts well. By focusing on Hospitality, Prayer, Formation and Service, this 10-part series helps us live as a gift to others and leave behind a legacy for our family, friends, and the world. As our model, Father Emil Kapaun, taught, "God gave us our gifts, not for our own glory or pride, but that we might use them for God's greater honor and glory. Use your gifts to help your fellow man as much as you can." (10 Sessions) Please Note: This series is intended to follow the Kapaun’s Men Virtue Series, which introduces you to the life and virtues of Servant of God Emil Kapaun.&nbsp;

Kapaun’s Men Stewardship Series (Series Two)

Learning to give mercy can be difficult for us as men, but it's one of the first steps in truly coming to know the love of God. Just before his death Father Kapaun made the decision to forgive his captors who allowed so many men to die and to ask for their forgiveness. This session will help us to embrace our own need for God's mercy and in turn share that mercy with others.

Mercy

There are many sources of skepticism about God's unconditional love. We live in a society of Murphy's Law, where people presume that all good news is simply too good to be true. While the existence of God and the soul are challenging enough to a habitually skeptical culture, add the concept of "love" and the skepticism intensifies. But people who recognize the scientific or philosophical evidence for the existence of a Creator, Father Spitzer draws a necessary connection between an intelligent Creator and a loving God
The choice and the goal both lie before us. God calls us to a relationship of unconditional love, a transcendent destiny of eternal life, but we are free to choose. We must contend with human and spiritual evil, but through prayer we can draw strength from God. Are you ready to put your faith and trust totally in him?

Transcendence: Is Unconditional Love Real?

Faith is the beginning of our life with God, and it leads to true freedom. Despite their imprisonment in the POW camp, Father Kapaun encouraged his men to find the freedom and strength that faith offers us.

Faith

"Happiness, love, freedom, and suffering are all connected. When put together, they express our true dignity and destiny as we are guided on our way to greater love in Christ.
In this powerful lesson, we will examine the four kinds of love, storge (affection), filia (friendship), eros (romantic love), and agape (unconditional love). We will also see how suffering can contribute to our pursuit of happiness, instead of detracting from it. Suffering can be redemptive, and can lead to humility, compassion, and virtue. It can also redirect our attention, snapping us out of superficial distractions and complacency by forcing us to look—perhaps for the first time—at the deeper purpose for our lives."

Happiness, Love, and Suffering

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12-Session Small Group Course
Course Description This course is a small-group guide built around Bishop Scott McCaig&rsquo;s presentation on evangelization, designed to be discussed in community. Across 12 episodes, you&rsquo;ll explore what it means to live the faith outwardly and how to share the Gospel with clarity, charity, and confidence&mdash;without losing the personal, relational heart of Christian mission.
Each session includes discussion questions that help your group:
Connect the teaching to real-life leadership and everyday faith, move from ideas to practical habits, and encourage accompaniment&mdash;helping people come to Christ and grow as disciples. Perfect for parish leaders, small group leaders, youth ministry volunteers, and anyone who wants a clear, usable evangelization plan grounded in Catholic life and practice.

Evangelization Toolkit: Practical Catholic Disciple-Making (Bishop Scott McCaig)

(Caution: sad testimony shared by this guest) He is a goalie for the Lake Michigan College Red Hawks, having also played club soccer for the (Premier 1) Force Shockwave. In high school he not only was a two-year varsity starter but two-time team captain, two-time Team MVP, two-time 1st Team All-Conference, and also earned 1st Team All-County and 1st Team All-Region honors. Along the way he set the school record for most saves in a game and most saves in a career. He was also a part of the football and basketball teams in high school.

CSR 382 Gabe James

<a href="https://frkapaun.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/beatitude-series-OM.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Operations Manual</a> | <a href="https://frkapaun.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/beatitude-series-SG.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(63, 81, 181);">Study Guide</a> | The Catechism of the Catholic Church says the Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching (CCC 1716), yet how often do we take time to truly reflect on these blessings given to us by Jesus? Just two months before he was sent to the Korean War, Father Emil Kapaun gave a series of reflections on the Beatitudes, which proved to be a foreshadowing of how he would pour out his own life for his men. In this series, you will have the opportunity to explore the Beatitudes one-by-one through the living example of men and women like you, as well as through Father Kapaun’s own example. The Beatitudes are guideposts on our journey towards our heavenly blessing! (9 Sessions) Please Note: This series is intended to follow after the Kapaun’s Men Virtue Series, which introduces you to the life and virtues of Servant of God Emil Kapaun. You may also wish to view the Kapaun’s Men Stewardship Series

Kapaun’s Men Beatitude Series (Series Three)

One of the greatest things that Father Kapaun did was to inspire the virtue of hope in his men, a virtue that helped many of them survive the terrible conditions of the prison camp and set their sights on something higher than this world. Are you a man of hope? Do you bring hope to those around you?

Hope

<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/129Yvn3eFe5aWlLN2CdhVaJMmAPCtiP_L/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download Guidebook</a> | <a href="https://www.cioccacenter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ciocca Center</a> | The final episode of The Gospel of Work emphasizes that the desire for a work-life balance is a desire for unity in God. The good news is that we are able to achieve an integrated life with God and our primary vocation at the center. We can’t compartmentalize our business life (secondary vocation) and home life (primary vocation). We need unity of life so Jesus is Lord of all domains.

Unity of Life | The Gospel of Work  | E8

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Kapaun's Men Pilgrimage Series

Why do so many people seem to chase what they believe will make them happy only to find out they don't feel any happier when they obtain it? As hard as we might try to not be unhappy, we often remain unhappy. In this lesson, we will examine happiness so we might be able to determine how to achieve lasting happiness rather than a transitory feeling of happiness.
The English language uses one word for "happiness," but did you ever consider that happiness may have different layers or levels? Pleasure, laetus in Latin, is the most basic of instincts. Think: ice cream, linguine etc. It is happiness but doesn't last long. Happiness in heaven, sublimitas, is everlasting. This lesson will discuss all four levels and how to move up the ladder.

The Four Levels of Happiness

The four levels of happiness are interconnected and there is a natural progression moving up the four levels. However, one of the four levels is going to be most dominant in your life. The choice you make reveals which level of happiness is your priority. As you repeatedly resolve conflicts of desire in favor of one particular level, that kind of happiness becomes your meaning in life. You start living for it and the other levels fade into the background.
The desires of Level 2 motivate us to pursue many good things. It is very good to achieve a lot with our lives—to further our education, to have status, security, self-esteem, and the power to get things done. But people who get caught up in the "comparison game" can find themselves trapped. Moving on to Levels 3 and 4 becomes necessary if they are to avoid unhappiness.

The Comparison Game

Building Brotherhood

"While the detailed similarities among the many cases of near-death experiences are striking, it is still challenging to explain from a physical perspective how they happen in the first place, since the subjects are all clinically dead at the time. However, the scientific data, the ""vision"" of blind people, and the many highly monitored and controlled studies of near-death experiences make it difficult to deny the existence of a transphysical soul: a soul that survives bodily death and can see, hear, remember, think, feel—and even transcend the laws of physics. Another important suggestion from these studies is the existence of a transphysical world: a world where the deceased live transformed. This world is overseen by a loving ""white light"" that reveals the nature of the afterlife."

Level 4 Evidence: Near-Death Experiences

"The historicity of Jesus's Resurrection is important on a personal level in the same way as evidence from near-death experiences: it provides evidence of life after death, evidence that there is something transcendent about us beyond just our bodies, something that continues to live. Moreover, Jesus promised that he would rise from the dead, and that we would as well. Jesus keeps his promises."