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***We are taking a short summer break and decided to play some of our favorite episodes. New episodes will resume in a couple of weeks, and we hope you enjoy these reminders in the meantime. God bless – Pat and Chris
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Hosts Pat Lencioni and Chris Stefanick give a daily reflection for Christians in the workplace.

Swinging for the Fences

Sup, Thomists, Here's Thomas' text for this week: There are four reasons why Christ together with His soul descended to the underworld. First, He wished to take upon Himself the entire punishment for our sin, and thus atone for its entire guilt. The punishment for the sin of man was not alone death of the body, but there was also a punishment of the soul, since the soul had its share in sin; and it was punished by being deprived of the beatific vision; and as yet no atonement had been offered whereby this punishment would be taken away. Therefore, before the coming of Christ all men, even the holy fathers after their death, descended into the underworld. Accordingly in order to take upon Himself most perfectly the punishment due to sinners, Christ not only suffered death, but also His soul descended to the underworld. He, however, descended for a different cause than did the fathers; for they did so out of necessity and were of necessity taken there and detained, but Christ descended there of His own power and free will: "I am counted among them that go down to the pit; I am become as a man without help, free among the dead" [Ps 87:5–Vulgate]. The others were there as captives, but Christ was freely there.<a></a> The second reason is that He might perfectly deliver all His friends. Christ had His friends both in the world and in the underworld. The former were His friends in that they possessed charity; and the latter were they who departed this life with charity and faith in the future Redeemer, such as Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, David, and other just and good men. Therefore, since Christ had dwelt among His friends in this world and had delivered them by His death, so He wished to visit His friends who were detained in the underworld and deliver them also: "I will penetrate all the lower parts of the earth, and will behold all that hope in the Lord" [Sir 24:45].<a></a> The third reason is that He would completely triumph over the devil. Now, a person is perfectly vanquished when he is not only overcome in conflict, but also when the assault is carried into his very home, and the seat of his kingdom is taken away from him. Thus Christ triumphed over the devil, and on the Cross He completely vanquished him: "Now is the judgment of this world; now shall the prince of this world (that is, the devil) be cast out" [Jn 12:31]. To make this triumph complete, Christ wished to deprive the devil of the seat of his kingdom and to imprison him in his own house—which is the underworld. Christ, therefore, descended there, and despoiled the devil of everything and bound him, taking away his prey: "And despoiling the principalities and powers, He hath exposed them confidently in open show, triumphing over them in Himself" [Col 2:15]. Likewise, Christ who had received the power and possession of heaven and earth, desired too the possession of the underworld, as says the Apostle: "That in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth, and under the earth" [Phil 2:10]. "In My name they shall cast out devils" [Mk 16:17].<a></a> The fourth and final reason is that Christ might free the just who were in the underworld. For as Christ wished to suffer death to deliver the living from death, so also He would descend into the underworld to deliver those who were there: "You also by the blood of your testament, sent forth your prisoners out of the pit where there is no water" [Zech 9:11]. And again: "O death, I will be your death; O hell, I will be your bite" [Hosea 13:14]. Although Christ wholly overcame death, yet not so completely did He destroy the underworld, but, as it were, He bit it. He did not free all from the underworld, but those only who were without mortal sin. He likewise liberated those without original sin, from which they, as individuals, were freed by circumcision; or before [the institution of]. circumcision, they who had been saved through their parents' faith (which refers to those who died before having the use of reason); or by the sacrifices, and by their faith in the future coming of Christ (which refers to adults)". The reason they were there in the underworld is original sin which they had contracted from Adam, and from which as members of the human race they could not be delivered except by Christ. Therefore, Christ left there those who had descended there with mortal sin, and the non-circumcised children. 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90: Why did Jesus descend into Hell?

Work is meaningful, no matter the scale.
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Meaning in our Work

In this powerful episode of&nbsp;A Reason for Hope Podcast, Alanis Gonzalez and Matt Pana dive deep into one of the most important questions in the spiritual life:&nbsp;What truly moves the heart of God in prayer? Why does God answer some prayers and not others? How do we discern His timing? What does it actually mean to “find favor” with the Lord? And how can we grow in a deeper, more intimate relationship with Him—especially in seasons of silence, spiritual dryness, or waiting? Drawing from Scipture, the story of Hannah, the teachings of the Church, and personal testimony, this conversation explores:&nbsp;✨ Bold, authentic, heart-level prayer&nbsp;✨ God’s providential timing vs. our expectations&nbsp;✨ Spiritual apathy, comparison, and performative faith&nbsp;✨ How intimacy with God transforms our desires&nbsp;✨ Why unanswered prayers are&nbsp;not&nbsp;unheard prayers✨ The role of humility, endurance, and purification in the Catholic spiritual life✨ How sacraments—especially the Eucharist—restore, strengthen, and favor us Sciptures Quoted:1 SamuelIsaiah 43Romans 5Genesis 6Exodus 3 Whether you're struggling to hear God, longing for spiritual renewal, or seeking a deeper prayer life, this episode will bring clarity, encouragement, and hope. You&nbsp;are&nbsp;favored. You&nbsp;are&nbsp;chosen. And God bends His ear toward every prayer you breathe. -Support our Sponsors-<a href="https://bit.ly/4pd2t9B" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Magnifier</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;An exciting new magazine to awaken wonder in children ages 7–12.<a href="https://bit.ly/44nYYUw" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Scapulars.com</a>&nbsp;- Divine protection in life and death with the most durable, comfortable scapulars ever made. -Support Our Mission-<a href="https://arrayofhope.org/donate" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Donate Here</a><a href="https://arrayofhope.org/events/" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Book an Event</a> -Follow Us On Social Media-Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://facebook.com/r4hpodcast" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">https://facebook.com/r4hpodcast</a>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/r4hpodcast" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">https://instagram.com/r4hpodcast</a>YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/@R4HPodcast" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">https://youtube.com/@R4HPodcast</a> ⏰Timecode⏰00:00 Introduction01:20 Start of Interview 03:40 Common Misconceptions about Prayers Being Answered09:44 What are the requirements to be favored by God?13:00 How do we strengthen our relationship with the Lord? 15:28 Why does God not answer some prayers 20:58 Biblical Figures Who Found Favor with the Lord23:04 Importance of Receiving the Sacraments 25:28 Importance of the Eucharist

Why Hasn't God Answered My Prayers? What Scripture Says

This week we talk about the 11 basic emotions formulated by St. Thomas Aquinas.
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 	<li>What are passions?</li>
 	<li>What are concupiscible appetites and irascible appetites?</li>
 	<li>How do they help you grow in virtue?</li>
 	<li>What are the 11 elements of emotions?</li>
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<h2>What are the 11 basic emotions? What are appetites?</h2>
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Appetites for Destruction? 11 basic emotions

Allow your gifts to be fanned into flame.
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Unwrap your Gifts

Many men think staying in the marriage is enough. They don't cheat, they provide, they avoid conflict, but is this all there is to marriage? In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt expose the silent drift that leads so many marriages to die long before anyone leaves.
They unpack what 73% of divorcing couples identify as the root issue, and redefine it in light of Scripture, covenant commitment, and the honest purpose of marriage. The conversation dives deep into what it truly means to lead, to suffer with, and to sanctify through your vocation as a husband.
If your marriage feels stunted, strained, or disconnected, let's discuss how marriage can be your ultimate glory. 
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No. 1 Reason People Divorce

Why do we crave comfort so fervently? Jordan Peterson and Andrew Huberman have gained fame by dissecting the pitfalls of pursuing comfort. They offer a roadmap out of the rut many find themselves in, emphasizing the crucial role of discipline. Undoubtedly, discipline is essential, yet it alone cannot propel you to the heights of success. Today, we delve into why discipline, while necessary, is just one piece of the puzzle – whether it's advancing in life or battling demons. We show that without hope, discipline falls short in sculpting the best man you can become. Listen to discover how to transcend mere discipline and how to achieve that success you want.✅ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air.🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 30 mins of episode 149 on Catholic Gentleman Plus where we give you an 8-step Power Plan to achieve and maintain success in life: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com10 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and MoreHelp Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Sabotaging Your Own Success

Focus only on what is in front of you.
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A Racing Mind

Don’t medicate your saddness.
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Hiding Sadness

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Parenthood, Video Games, & Sanctity (Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB) | Ep. 380

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Perfection of Soul

Every one of us has strings that hold us down.
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Identify Your Strings

Create ways to encounter God in the poor.
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3 Ways to Give

Motivational speaker Michael Hoffman shares the fascinating tale about the multiple times he and his family made dance videos in the kitchen that each went majorly viral.The most popular of these viral videos was performed to the song Hold My Hand by Jess Glenn - - and Michael’s family stopped counting the numbers once they crossed TWO HUNDRED MILLION VIEWS. As President of Igniting Performance, Michael's extensive background in the people side of business, the psychology of team dynamics, and one-on-one interactions provide a unique platform for the skill sets of influence that EVERY person needs to be successful. Thousands of people have benefited from Michael's messages from his programs Secrets of the 1%er's and Mastering the Tornado Series. The show starts with Blessed are the Joke Makers Bonus Edition, in which each Dude takes on a different persona to address the prompt, “What priests really want to talk about in their homilies.” Watch the most viral of the Hoffman dance videos:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOjwAL9Docg">Hold My Hand</a><a href="https://www.ignitingperformance.com/">Michael Hoffman’s Website</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>

Viral JOY | Michael Hoffman | Episode #074

Be aware of what doesn't fit the stereotype.
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Greed is Not What We Think

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Brad Miner, author of the book, The Compleat Gentleman, to discuss how any man can become a gentleman and how to avoid being a cartoonish version of a man.<ul>
<li>What separates a boy from a man</li>
<li>What separates a man from a gentleman</li>
<li>How do we live chivalry in the modern world</li>
<li>What are the three traits of a gentleman</li>
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Do You Have The 3 Traits Of A Gentleman?

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

Put Jesus on the throne today.
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