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Ep 245 | Are tattoos sinful? | Q&A Episode!

According to many modern-day Catholics, the Bible&#39;s instruction for husbands and wives is to be mutually submissive to one another. 
I had heard this interpretation of Ephesians 5 numerous times. Having actually read the entire book of Ephesians multiples times myself, I was always perplexed at how we came to these conclusions. 
One problem many Catholics have is being guilty of what Protestants accuse us of the most: not reading the Bible. 
If you&#39;ve read the New Testament, it&#39;s hard to understand the direction for husbands and wives as anything close to mutual submission in the way it&#39;s often explained today. 
In this episode, we will take a deeper look at what Scripture, the Church fathers, and some doctors of the Church have to say about mutual submission. 
 
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Does the Bible teach "Mutual Submission" between husband and wife? | Ep 260

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Interview with The Holder

Find exclusive content as a Locals member!https://seekingexcellence.locals.com/ Article Discussed in Episodehttps://theologyofhome.com/blogs/in-place-in-person/how-to-keep-the-wokeness-out-of-your-home Noelle&#39;s books:https://tanbooks.com/authors/noelle-mering?srsltid=AfmBOorA9JKRSNcz9w-jRJGOScBZCyCp_D81EqAYdDvsrdImTotRcELJ Defending the Faith/Applied Biblical Studies ConferencesYoung Adult (18-35) get $90 off ABS registration and $65 off DFC registration!Follow on IG: @ go2steubenvilleDFC Link: <a href="https://stpaulcenter.co/DFC" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">stpaulcenter.co/DFC</a>ABS Link: <a href="https://stpaulcenter.co/ABS" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">stpaulcenter.co/ABS</a> SummaryIn this episode of Seeking Excellence, Nathan Crankfield welcomes Noelle Mering, an author and mother, to discuss the importance of family life, parenting, and navigating today&#39;s cultural challenges. They explore topics such as keeping wokeness out of the home, the impact of technology on children, fostering open dialogue, and the significance of beauty in family life. Noelle shares insights on education choices and instilling a sense of mission in children, emphasizing the need for parents to lead by example in their prayer lives. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Noelle Mering Background08:08 Defending the Faith Conference16:37 The No Contact Movement and Its Implications19:36 Culture and Strategies to Keep Wokeness Out of the Home29:43 Building Trust Through Affection32:32 Encouraging Technology and Dialogue in Family Life40:59 Introducing Beauty in Everyday Life44:06 The Importance of Education Choices48:35 Instilling a Sense of Mission in Children52:18 Leading by Example in Prayer Life

Parenting in a World Gone Woke

Jesus is the Only Savior and Lord! | The Creed (Pt. 5)In this episode, we move on to the second article of the Creed: "And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord." David and Mario discuss how much is jam-packed into this one short phrase and review the rich meanings of the the name "Jesus," the title "Christ," and the designation "Lord" in Biblical times. They touch upon Jesus as "the only Son" of the Father, but that topic will be treated in more detail in the next episode!Host: Mario Costabile Cohost: Dr. David Hajduk- Sponsors -Ave Maria Mutual Funds is the largest family of Catholic mutual funds in the U.S. Launched in 2001, their six no-load funds adhere to strong pro-life and pro-family values.Visit their website at: <a href="https://bit.ly/3UaE1t2">avemariafunds.com</a>Magnificat - A simple way to transform the way you pray. Visit their website at: <a href="https://bit.ly/4btLSYF">us.magnificat.net</a>- Resources -Take our podcast survey to help us make A Reason for Hope better for YOU! <a href="https://www.areasonforhopepodcast.com/">https://www.areasonforhopepodcast.com/ </a> Visit our website:<a href="https://arrayofhope.org/">https://arrayofhope.org/</a> Sign up for FREE on the Array of Hope Channel app: <a href="https://watch.arrayofhope.net/">https://watch.arrayofhope.net/</a>Available on Apple TV, Roku, iOS, and Android mobile devices. Follow Array of Hope Ministries on:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArrayOfHopeMinistries">https://www.facebook.com/ArrayOfHopeMinistries</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arrayofhopeministries/">https://www.instagram.com/arrayofhopeministries/</a>X: <a href="https://twitter.com/AOHMinistries">https://twitter.com/AOHMinistries</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@arrayofhopeministries">https://www.tiktok.com/@arrayofhopeministries</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/array-of-hope-ministries/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/array-of-hope-ministries/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/arrayofhope">https://www.youtube.com/c/arrayofhope</a> Follow AOH Music: <a href="https://aohmusic.lnk.to/bioPD">https://aohmusic.lnk.to/bioPD</a>

Jesus is the Only Savior and Lord! | The Creed (Pt. 5) | DM

Have you been wondering what all the fuss is about with the recent Vatican news? Well, look no further! In this episode, we break down the history of the TLM, the reasons we love it, and what we should all do now.&nbsp;
Here are the things we discussed in the podcasts:
<a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/lifesite/TESTIMONYXCMVX-XENGLISH-CORRECTED-FINAL_VERSION_-_G-2.pdf">Archbishop Vigano Letter</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-taylor-marshall-catholic-show/id689871918?i=1000529116881">Taylor Marshall Podcast&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUK0EtPvMQs">You cannot contain tradition - Fr. Ripperger</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53jbipYZfpE">7 Reasons we love the Latin Mass by Matt Fraud and Jacob Imam</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/237-amorous-leticia-the-gay-trojan-horse-john-gravino/id1199918249?i=1000527235013">Patrick Coffin on Amoris Laetitia&nbsp;</a>

Ep 85 | What's The Deal With Pope Francis and The Traditional Latin Mass?

In this episode of The Manly Catholic, James sits down in the backyard of Deacon Greg Beasley, to discuss what it truly means to live a life of disciplined faith. Deacon Greg shares his fascinating backstory—from operating nuclear submarines in the Navy, to his powerful conversion to Catholicism through the Eucharist. The conversation dives deep into practical tools for spiritual and physical growth, exploring the impact of Discipleship Quads for building deep brotherhood and accountability, and the Daniel Plan, a holistic approach to treating food as medicine and honoring the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. Tune in for a candid look at personal responsibility, daily prayer discipline, and the call to step out of the shadows and into the fight. Thank you for your prayers and support! Consider supporting the podcast on our <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/tmc" target="_blank">https://buymeacoffee.com/tmc</a> page to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Discipleship Quads: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dquads.com/" target="_blank">https://dquads.com/</a> The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Plan-Days-Healthier-Life/dp/0310344298" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Plan-Days-Healthier-Life/dp/0310344298</a> Eternize: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://myeternize.com/" target="_blank">https://myeternize.com/</a> Subscribe to our Youtube Channel <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxrRLZNk4WqPdgcac5vuWEQ" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxrRLZNk4WqPdgcac5vuWEQ</a> Check out our website <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.themanlycatholic.com/" target="_blank">https://www.themanlycatholic.com/</a> Shop our <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://the-manly-catholic-store.checkoutstores.com/" target="_blank">https://the-manly-catholic-store.checkoutstores.com/</a> Get delicious coffee from <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mysticmonkcoffee.com/" target="_blank">https://www.mysticmonkcoffee.com/</a> Download <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/" target="_blank">https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/</a> to access the incredible TAN Library! Use code 'MANLYCATHOLIC' to get 50% OFF your subscription! Contact us at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:themanlycatholic@gmail.com" target="_blank">mailto:themanlycatholic@gmail.com</a>

Discipleship Quads and Food as Medicine (Dcn. Greg Beasley)

"Acquiring the Spirit of God is the TRUE AIM of our Christian Life, while prayer, fasting, alms-giving, and other good works done for Christ's sake are merely a means for acquiring the Spirit of God" (St. Seraphim of Sarov, On Acquisition of the Holy Spirit).
Referenced Scripture reading: <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110820.cfm">Gospel of Matthew 25:1-13</a>.
For the complete text of Fr. Seraphim's conversation with Motovilov, also known as On Acquisition of the Holy Spirit, follow this link: <a href="https://orthochristian.com/47866.html">orthochristian.com</a>
Thank you for listening! Tried something new with intro/outro music--I should say "clumsily tried" but, hey, practice makes perfect! May God bless you abundantly today.

Lit Lamps

Daily Mass Readings are from The Acts of the Apostles 3:1-10; The Gospel of Luke 24:13-35. <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading">Here's a link</a>
 
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Beggars

He grew up playing hockey and football, including competing in the latter sport for four years at William Penn University in Iowa, where he helped his team win a conference championship and broke the NAIA national rushing record. He went on to coach the offensive line at Dakota State University before going on to his current position as head football coach of Pierre TF Riggs High School. PLUS he is Head Coach of the Oahe Capitals High School Hockey team.

CSR 92 Steve Steele

Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. 
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Is The Devil Using Your Friends To Pull You From God? | Part 10 | Lent 2024

In this week's episode of Catholic ReCon, testimonies from reverts and converts, guest Dave Johns shares his relentless quest for TRUTH. #LDS #Methodist #Protestant #Testimony #Conversion #Catholic #Truth #Bible #SoupKitchen #RollingStones #haightashbury ▶To support this channel, visit donorbox.org/catholic_recon▶This is the home of powerful, real-life faith transformations 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE CONVERSION STORIES: @CatholicReCon Conversion stories are shared weekly. If you'd like to share your personal testimony, please fill out the form here: forms.fillout.com/t/i9Jm9y2KXjus Wherever you are on the journey, God bless you.

From Haight-Ashbury to Rome: Dave Johns' Conversion Story

In this conversation, Nathan Crankfield discusses the financial mindset and practical strategies for making wise financial decisions, particularly in the context of buying a home and a car. He emphasizes the importance of budgeting, living below one&#39;s means, and the balance between conservative and aggressive financial strategies. The conversation also touches on the significance of generosity and long-term planning, encouraging listeners to choose hope and optimism in their financial journeys. Chapters00:00 Introduction04:43 Why Budgeting Matters08:40 Navigating Financial Extremes11:22 Should We Take Ramsey&#39;s Advice?15:21 Count The Costs20:55 Do I Really Need The Nicest Car?24:20 Balancing Family Needs and Tithing29:03 Living On Base Salary Alone 33:51 Seeking Financial Excellence If you enjoyed this content, please follow this podcast and find us on your socials! LinkedIn: @seeking-excellenceTikTok: @nathancrankfieldYoutube: @seekingexcellence_Instagram: @seekingexcellence_Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeking-excellence-with-nathan-crankfield/id1528863617Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E5Y4v5btc2OGYuoWVbRGM?si=832c88f869484f09&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=01e09bb1226e4bac Find exclusive content on Locals as a paid or unpaid supporter: https://seekingexcellence.locals.com/.

Money Doesn't Have To Be Stressful

He is a veteran of 12 years in the NFL as an offensive tackle, including having come out of retirement three times - as recently as this past December! He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft and, in addition to that team, went on to also play for the Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, and Indianapolis Colts, appearing in a combined total of close to 130 games, counting regular season and playoffs. He even spent time in the New England Patriots organization. He had been a First Team All-American in college and is a fitness and health enthusiast who just launched the "Big Serious Show," which he is releasing weekly on his YouTube channel.

CSR 281 Jared Veldheer

What is the point of alignment? Tim answers with this statement: “If we are going to prioritize evangelization making disciples, then all things (ministries, communications, hospitality, fundraising) in our parish should prioritize evangelization and making disciples.” 

Chapter 24: What are We Trying to do With Alignment?

He played college football, first at William Penn University and then at Missouri Western State University, including playing in a combined total of three bowl games. After college he played club lacrosse for several years and became an avid cyclist and swimmer and even competed in two short-course triathlons. In high school he was team captain for varsity football and was a three-time Missouri state qualifier in swimming and senior year state qualifier in discus. On the faith side, he is a convert and serves as Deacon and Minister of Evangelization at the Church of the Nativity in Leawood, Kansas, and was recently appointed to the Archdiocese Synodal Team.

CSR 355 Deacon Jim Mullin Part 2

Jesus instructs and sends 70 men to announce His Gospel. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Chastity so he can grow in purity and pray for all enslaved by sexual sin and by seeking the Fruit of Joy from the Holy Spirit so he can overcome sorrow by staying close to Jesus Christ. 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 263 - Jesus instructs and sends 70 men to announce His Gospel - Sunday July 6, 2025 - Lk 10:1-12; 17-20

Marcel LeJeune is the founder of <a href= "https://catholicmissionarydisciples.com">Catholic Missionary Disciples</a>. Marcel spent a lot of his ministry pouring into college students while working at Texas A&M's Catholic Student Center. Through his work, he helped grow St. Mary's into the largest Catholic student center in America. In today's episode, Marcel shares his conversion story and calling into ministry, his experience at the National Eucharistic Congress, the Church's evangelizing mission, and leadership in the Church today. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to the podcast on whatever platform you are listening on. Help other people find the show by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Brett: Website: <a href= "https://brettpowell.org">https://brettpowell.org</a> Coaching: <a href= "http://buildmylifecompass.com/coaching">buildmylifecompass.com/coaching</a> Twitter/X: @BrettPowellorg <a href= "https://twitter.com/BrettPowellorg">https://twitter.com/BrettPowellorg</a> Music "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License <a href= "http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a> Editing by ForteCatholic (<a href= "https://www.fortecatholic.com">https://www.fortecatholic.com</a>)

Being a Catholic Missionary w/ Marcel LeJeune

Los hombres han de convertirse en líderes desarrollando su carácter. El liderazgo de verdad busca la grandeza en uno y en los demás. Robert Yates analiza su desempeño en la Fuerza Aérea y subraya la importancia de ser líderes serviles.

Liderazgo

Adam took the family on his parents' annual vacation this week, and Grandpa rented four jet skis. With a house full of kids, four turned out to be exactly the right number. Adam threw Luke off the back four times, which he's counting as a win. But the real event was the card game. If you've never played spoons with the Minihan family, know this going in: it ends in blood. Sheetrock has been broken. Tables have taken damage. Adam came home with a scratch, a bruise, and a loss he's still sore about. His sister Kaylin was his rival, so he spent the whole game yanking the spoons to the far end of the table just to make her fly for one. Then Grandpa broke out the karaoke machine after the kids went down, and Adam lassoed Lady Haylee into a duet of "Jackson." Every man should have a go-to karaoke song ready for when the moment finds him. Adam jokes, God help him, is "My Heart Will Go On."Dave, by his own admission, has no fun stories. He spent the weekend working himself to the bone, finished cutting his wheat, and pulled a good harvest. Adam brought up while his family was away, something got into the coop. A fox or a coyote, most likely, because a raccoon doesn't kill a dozen birds. They lost the four new chicks and the brooding hens. Chicken math giveth, and this week it took away.The pour is 1792 Full Proof, a single-barrel store pick from Broken Arrow Wine and Spirits, a Catholic-owned shop. It's barrel strength and it drinks hot. Jim, keeper of the yummy scale, gave it a 5.99 out of 6, then shrugged and told the guys to be indifferent to it. Which, as it happens, is the whole show.Because tonight the topic is holy indifference, and Adam frames it first through ordering your day. Reading Sertillanges' The Intellectual Life, he lands on a hard truth: you are not at the mercy of your mood, and the man who waits until he feels like it never starts. Order gets carried out precisely when you don't feel like it, because the hierarchy of what matters doesn't shift with how you feel. Decide what a good day looks like before the day begins. Get your three to five things done no matter what the highs and lows throw at you. Kill the second alarm. Don't become a slave to the pillow. Small time used faithfully beats big time used erratically. And guard your silence, because a scattered mind can't go deep, and the first place you feel the noise is in adoration.Then the turn. Holy indifference isn't apathy. It's the opposite. It's a hyper-preference, wanting the will of God so completely that you stop caring whether He sends riches or poverty, health or sickness, a long life or a short one. St. Ignatius calls it indifference to all created things. St. Francis de Sales sharpens it: the resigned man accepts God's will but still quietly prefers his own, while the indifferent man has let go of the preference itself. Wax in the hand. Clay in the potter's grip. Dave brings it home with the night a car stopped short in front of him and he thought, what if I'd just died? His first panic was, who takes care of my family? And the answer he heard was, do you think you're the one who takes care of them? Have they not always been Mine first? Protect, provide, establish, and then hold it all loosely. You can't abandon yourself to a God you don't trust, so build the faith that lets you trust Him. Raise your glass.<h2>TOPICS COVERED</h2><ul><li>Adam's family vacation and Grandpa renting four jet skis for a house full of kids</li><li>The Minihan family spoons tournament that draws blood and breaks sheetrock, with Adam's sister Kaylin as his rival</li><li>Why every man needs a go-to karaoke song, and Adam roping Lady Haylee into a "Jackson" duet</li><li>Dave working himself to the bone all weekend with no story to show for it</li><li>Dave finishing the wheat harvest and losing a dozen chickens to a predator while the family was away</li><li>"Chicken math," and why your flock is a moving number and never a static one</li><li>Bourbon of the week: 1792 Full Proof, a single-barrel store pick from Broken Arrow Wine and Spirits</li><li>Jim's yummy scale verdict: a 5.99 out of 6, delivered with a shrug</li><li>Ordering your day so you're not at the mercy of your moods, from Sertillanges' The Intellectual Life</li><li>Deciding what a good day looks like before the day even begins</li><li>Kevin O'Leary, Steve Jobs, and getting your three to five things done regardless of the highs and lows</li><li>Guarding your focus: the Brick, one alarm, no snooze, and refusing to be a slave to the pillow</li><li>Why small time used faithfully beats big time used erratically</li><li>Why living well for your family is harder than dying for it</li><li>Recollection over noise, guarding silence, and why you feel a scattered mind first in adoration</li><li>Catholic freedom as the ability to choose the good, not the license to do whatever you want</li><li>Holy indifference as a hyper-preference for God's will, not apathy</li><li>St. Ignatius on indifference to health or sickness, riches or poverty, honor or dishonor</li><li>St. Francis de Sales on the difference between resignation and indifference, and the image of wax in the hand</li><li>The daily offering, and Adam's "Lord, take it all from me" prayer in adoration</li><li>The detachment exercise: if a tornado took your house, would you still trust Him?</li><li>Dave's near-death moment and the words he heard: do you think you're the one who takes care of your family?</li><li>"Hold on loosely, but don't let go," and why you can't abandon yourself to a God you don't trust</li></ul> <h2>REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE</h2>Books &amp; Writings:<ul><li>The Intellectual Life by A.G. Sertillanges, O.P. (Adam's favorite; "every man should read it")</li><li>Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales (resignation vs. indifference; the wax in the hand)</li><li>The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola (indifference to all created things)</li><li>Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson (Adam's take: a brilliant visionary who led a sad life)</li><li>Divine Mercy in My Soul by St. Maria Faustina (free on the Amen app)</li><li>True Devotion to Mary by St. Louis de Montfort (free on the Amen app)</li></ul> Saints &amp; Church Fathers:<ul><li>St. Ignatius of Loyola (holy indifference; the First Principle and Foundation)</li><li>St. Francis de Sales (resignation vs. indifference)</li><li>St. Thérèse of Lisieux (the "little way," faithful small time)</li><li>St. Maria Faustina and St. Louis de Montfort (the two books that changed Adam's life)</li></ul> People:<ul><li>Adam Minihan (host; founder of M6 Marketing; writes The Grounded Builder on Substack)</li><li>Dave Niles (host; Lady Pamela and the kids)</li><li>Jim Spencer (in studio; keeper of the yummy scale)</li><li>Kevin O'Leary, "Mr. Wonderful," and Steve Jobs (the time-management and focus thread)</li><li>Karl Graham (friend of the show; the log-every-30-minutes habit)</li><li>Musical cameos: 38 Special ("Hold On Loosely"), Johnny Cash and June Carter ("Jackson"), Celine Dion ("My Heart Will Go On"), Lionel Richie ("Easy")</li></ul> Programs &amp; Institutions:<ul><li>The Brick (the focus device that blocks distracting apps)</li><li>Broken Arrow Wine and Spirits (Catholic-owned; the 1792 Full Proof store pick)</li><li>M6 Marketing (Adam's company)</li></ul> <h2>SPONSOR BLOCK</h2>Sponsor: The Amen app (from the Augustine Institute)The Amen app is the free Catholic prayer app the guys use to prep the family for Sunday, listening to the Sunday Gospel on the way to Holy Mass. Since 2021 it's had over 950,000 downloads, and the guys want to push it past a million. No paywall, no subscription trap, no upfront cost. It even has Divine Mercy in My Soul and True Devotion to Mary on it, free. Download the Amen app right now.Sponsor: Select International Tours: <a href="https://selectinternationaltours.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">selectinternationaltours.com</a>When Adam and Dave decided to lead their first pilgrimage, one name kept coming up: Select International Tours. Having used them, the guys can vouch for it. They're the best. Wherever in the world you want to go, Select has a tour ready. Whether you want to lead a pilgrimage or attend one, head to selectinternationaltours.com and see everything they offer. You won't regret it.