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Father Kenneth LeBlanc shares his journey to priesthood and the importance of faith, community, and accompaniment. He emphasizes the need for intentional formation and discipleship, and the role of nature in evangelization. Father LeBlanc also highlights the significance of authentic friendship and brotherhood among priests. He encourages young men to be open to God&#39;s call and to take steps towards discernment. He shares a powerful story of how the Holy Spirit worked through him in a moment of grief and brought peace to a family.

A Dram With Fr Kenneth LeBlanc

There are many philosophies about leadership.  Some hold that the leader needs to keep themselves at a distance from the people that they lead – that the leader always needs to stay aloof and one step above. Others hold that leadership needs to be an exercise from within a community – almost like a shared charge that’s passed around.  What’s the truth?  How do we reconcile the need to lead forward and at the same time belong to the people that we serve?

DGT Episode 45 - Belonging To The Community You Serve - St. Peter Part 8

The persuasive power of any falsehood lies in its proximity with the truth.  Machiavelli’s, “The Prince”, contains many truths and many statements which ring true to our practical ears.  Chapter 22 concerning the secretaries of princes is a great example of this.  In this chapter we read many things that help us understand our role as servants against the backdrop of Machiavellian reasoning.

DGT Episode 120 - Machiavelli, The Making Of A Great Servant - The Anti-Leaders Part 4

Jesus reveals the astounding Divine Mercy of the Almighty Father to those who repent from their sins in the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by being filled with the Virtue of Hope so he can always trust in Christ&apos;s Divine Mercy and by growing in the Virtue of Vindication so he can have a healthy guilt for his sins and make reparations.

Episode 137 - Jesus reveals the astounding Divine Mercy of the Almighty Father to those who repent from their sins in the Parable of the Prodigal Son - Saturday March 2, 2024 - Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

Alex Trevino is a strong Catholic husband, father, and businessman. In his college days at the University of Dallas, Alex discovered his passion for acting and film production. This episode begins with Alex recalling the story of meeting his wife while both acting in A Midsummer Night’s Dream together in college. Then we learn more about Alex’s career and his experience playing behind-the-scenes roles in movies like Little Boy. These experiences inspired Alex to launch a full-fledged video production and branding agency called Project Thirty-Six. On Blessed are the Joke Makers, the Dudes must take on the persona of a cartoon character to address the statement, “My old Catholic grandma is known for ______________.” After the break, we dive deeper into Alex’s business and gain a better understanding of his ideal client and project types. For TBD-Squared (The BeatiDudes Deck of Questions), the Dudes must share a personal quirk or two about themselves. And finally, Reverse Simpsons offers a popcorn round of quick-hit, one-word(ish) answers to questions about life. <h2>Follow Alex:</h2><a href="www.projectthirtysix.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Project Thirty-Six</a>Instagram - @alextrevino1989<h2>Our Partners:</h2><a href="http://www.joinsolidarity.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Solidarity HealthShare</a><a href="https://sockreligious.com/pages/beatidudes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sock Religious (10% Discount)</a><a href="https://decidedexcellence.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Decided Excellence</a><a href="https://spokestreet.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spoke Street Media</a><a href="https://catholiccardgame.com/?sca_ref=4057467.xx2t04Acid" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Catholic Card Game</a><a href="https://divinecomedyimprov.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Divine Comedy</a><a href="https://www.undivided.life/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Undivided Life</a><h2>Follow The BeatiDudes:</h2><a href="https://www.undivided.life/podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BeatiDudes Website</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/90739902/admin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBeatiDudesPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beatidudes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/The_BeatiDudes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn</a>BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By<a href="https://thepencilbureau.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Pencil Bureau</a>

Is It actually My FAULT? | a Conversation with Branding Expert, Alex Trevino | Episode #033

Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor discuss anger issues both justified and unjustified.

Anger

Currently at St. Joseph's College in Indiana, his alma mater, he previously was the Director of Athletics for ten years at Seattle University after having held the same position for 15 years at the University of San Francisco, both of which are Jesuit schools. Before all that he was the Athletic Director (and was even the basketball coach) at St. Joseph's, where he had played basketball during his college days. Active with the Knights of Columbus, he also served on the Executive Board in Seattle for the Special Olympics and was part of the decision to host the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games there.

CSR 31 Bill Hogan

If you've listened to any number of Bishop Robert Barron's homilies or lectures, you've likely heard him use sports analogies to create a vision of the spiritual life. In this episode of the Word On Fire Show, Bishop Barron discusses how the world of sports and athleticism can help us grow in faith and understanding. The listener question asks about leisure and the Sabbath. Topics Discussed <ul> <li>0:05 - Introduction</li> <li>1:30 - What is Bishop Barron's background with sports?</li> <li>4:00 - Why does the culture hold sports in such high regard up and down the ages?</li> <li>6:00 - How do the rules in sports relate to religion?</li> <li>10:30 - What do coaches teach us about real love?</li> <li>15:00 - How do the rigors of sports offer insights about the rigors of the spiritual life?</li> <li>20:00 - Does athleticism and fitness ever do harm to the spirit?</li> <li>22:47 - Listener Question: Why is leisure important on the Sabbath?</li> </ul>

WOF 104: Sports and Spirituality

Jesus mysteriously appears to the Apostles in the Upper Room on Easter evening. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Magnificence so he can take up the great work of building Christ’s Holy Catholic Church and by pursuing the Virtue of Studiousness so he can study the Bible every day to better know, love and serve 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 180 - Jesus mysteriously appears to the Apostles in the Upper Room on Easter evening - April 14, 2024 - Lk 24:35-48

“Run as to Win” - 1 Corinthians 9:24

John and Vic continue their Lenten Series on the 7 Deadly Sins this week by focusing on Sloth. All of us struggle with sloth both physically and spiritually at times in our lives. If we aren’t careful though, giving into comfort and putting down our crosses can lead us far away from the Lord. It doesn’t take long either. Listen in this week as John and Vic discuss the dangers of becoming slothful and share tips on how to run the race as to win.  

In this Episode You’ll Hear:
Thoughts from Archbishop Fulton Sheen on Sloth
Christ example as a determined intentional man
Parables that Jesus used to convey his warnings about sloth
The dangers of a lazy spiritual life
How to run as to win

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Lenten Series - Your Whole Heart Pt. 3: Sloth

2022 is right around the corner. What are you willing to do to become a better man and Catholic this new year?

In this episode Victor and I look to Mary as an example of how we can grow closer to God by giving Him our full “yes.” 

You’ll learn:

- How to recognize if your “yes” to God is genuine or mere lip service.
- Tips for following God’s will even when the going gets tough.
- The danger of thinking that the Christian life should be easy.
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Why Suffering is MERCY | Mthr. Natalia

"God is Love" - 1 John 4:8This simple statement is the beginning and the ending of our pilgrimage of Faith. God is Love and the Lord's Love is perfect, passionate, and unconditional. There is nothing that we can do that would cause God to love us more and nothing we can do that would cause him to love us less. We are able to come to experience the beauty and freedom of God's Love by the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God reveals the Love of the Father that changes us. When we experience God's Love we come to understand in a powerful way that we are in fact "lovable." God's Love reveals our beauty and goodness before him.<a href="https://wildgoose.tv/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit Wild Goose Website</a> | <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hOAVbPbyXfzLijwZdhtcqa9_9bHFiff1/view?usp=drive_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download Study Guide&nbsp;</a>

God's Love Poured Out | Episode 1

This is the Every Catholic Man Gospel Devotional, where a man can draw closer to Jesus Christ, learn the Catholic faith and grow in happiness by becoming a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father Today we hear Jesus, the Son of the Almighty Father, speak directly to fathers and reveal that the Almighty Father’s love of His children is greater than even an earthly father’s love of his son. We’ll reflect upon need for every Catholic man to strive to build the virtue of orderliness so he can build the skills and discipline to have an active daily prayer life. We’ll also consider the importance of for every Catholic man to grow in the Virtue of Perseverance so he can always persist in prayer when it seems that God is not answering his prayers.

Episode 25 - Jesus confirms the Almighty Father answers those who persist in prayer - Lenten Daily Gospel Bible Study - Thursday, March 2, 2023 - Mt 7:7-12

In Session 2, we saw that men in our society have fallen in a manner similar to King David and that we are suffering the same consequences. To understand why, we must go back “to the beginning” 

Men have been entrusted with four leadership roles. They flow from the original blessing to humanity. To fulfill these four leadership roles, men must develop within themselves the five characteristics of an authentic leader. There is incredible beauty and depth behind these leadership roles and characteristics.

There are heroic stories of men who have fulfilled them and tragic stories of those who haven’t. We cover all of them in the Fall semester of “Becoming a Man After God’s Own Heart.”


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Leadership: Session 3 - Authentic Male Leadership

<h1>MULIERIS DIGNITATEM: APOSTOLIC LETTER OF ST. JOHN PAUL II ON THE DIGNITY AND VOCATION OF WOMEN</h1>
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<div class="fluid-width-video-wrapper">The dignity and vocation of women. A subject of constant human and Christian reflection - have gained exceptional prominence in recent years. This can be seen, for example, in the statements of the Church's Magisterium present in various documents of the Second Vatican Council, which declares in its Closing Message: "The hour is coming, in fact has come, when the vocation of women is being acknowledged in its fullness, the hour in which women acquire in the world an influence, an effect and a power never hitherto achieved. That is why, at his moment when the human race is undergoing so deep a transformation, women imbued with a spirit of the Gospel can do so much to aid humanity in not falling"</div>
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Dignity and Vocation of Women

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The Early Church was Catholic w/ Joe Heschmeyer

The feeling is common, the reasons for it differ, and solutions exist.
&hellip; Hosts Pat Lencioni and Chris Stefanick give a daily reflection for Christians in the workplace.

Burnout

Brian Manhart, a friend from just outside of Lindsay, Texas, joins Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein for a breath of fresh podcast air. Brian is the President and CEO of the Lone Oak RV Ranch &amp; Retreat. Throughout his early career, Brian was told he would never find a job that matched his unrealistic view of work. He wanted to be indoors and outdoors, part-time with adults and part-time with kids, doing meaningful and fun work, etc. Through an incredible series of jobs and moves, including a job at a water ski camp for wealthy families in the Northeast, Brian eventually landed the opportunity to own an RV and retreat destination in North Texas. Everything Brian had experienced up to this point now made sense and allowed him to build Lone Oak, the place you visit when you just need to hear your heartbeat again.Brian believes the world has become overstimulated and distracted. He's spent decades creating the ideal experience to lead others into their best life through youth camping, retreats, speaking, writing, coaching, and RV experiences. He is known as "The Encourager" and lives each day like it is his last.Brian and his wife, Jennifer, have four children: Joseph, Claire, Luke, and Eli. They raise their family on one basic principle: Be Kind, Love Always, and Remain Encouraged.Visit <a href="https://www.loneoakretreat.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lone Oak RV &amp; Retreat Center</a><h2>Our Partners:</h2><a href="https://sockreligious.com/pages/beatidudes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sock Religious (10% Discount)</a><a href="https://learnmore.solidarityhealthshare.org/beatidudes/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BeatiDudes&amp;utm_content=why_solidarity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Solidarity HealthShare</a><a href="https://aquinaswealth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aquinas Wealth Advisors</a><a href="https://onfiremedia.com/beatidudes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">On Fire Media</a><a href="https://www.lucidprivateoffices.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lucid Private Office</a><a href="https://ustmaxstudios.com/network/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MAX Studios</a><a href="https://divinecomedyimprov.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Divine Comedy</a><a href="https://www.undivided.life/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Undivided Life</a><h2>Follow The BeatiDudes:</h2><a href="https://www.undivided.life/podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BeatiDudes Website</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/90739902/admin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBeatiDudesPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beatidudes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/The_BeatiDudes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn</a>BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By<a href="https://thepencilbureau.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Pencil Bureau</a> <a href="https://www.davemooremusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dave Moore Music</a>

The Encourager of Lone Oak RV & Retreat | Brian Manhart | Episode #183

Today, Deacon Jeff joins me as co-host, and together we’re talking about taking the first steps in restoring our relationship with God. When we get ourselves into a bind, we sometimes fall into a kind of opportunity paralysis. Truthfully, there’s a fool-proof process we should take when we need to return to the Father and ask for His help.

In this episode, we’ll learn that:
- Humility is the first step toward rebuilding a relationship with God.
- Allowing ourselves to be vulnerable keeps us open to His plan.
- When we surrender ourselves to God’s will, we are able to fully experience His help and love.
- The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a great example of how humility, vulnerability and surrender create a path toward reconciliation with the Father.


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Where Do I Even Start?

Continuing Marriage week and Deacon Harold answers the question "What Kind of Relationship Does God Want with Us?" as he shares the Biblical Foundations of Matrimony. Also looking at Soulful Psalm 25:1-7

The Biblical Foundations of Matrimony pt 2

EP 120 Q&A With Fr. Larry Richards - The Reason For Our Hope Foundation

Kids from around the world ask Bishop Barron their burning questions about God's favorite food, whether heaven has an edge, and why the ground shook when Jesus died on the Cross. NOTE: Do you like this podcast? <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/bishopbarron">Become a patron</a> and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bishopbarron">join us today</a>!

WOF 173: Kids Q&A with Bishop Barron

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob are disappointed about the upcoming Super Bowl matchup (but will probably watch anyway).  They discuss the relationship between faith and science, their birthdays (Bob’s was last Sunday, Fr. Dave’s is this Saturday), the March for Life, and the U.S. Bishops’ most recent statement on immigration.

Super Bored

Dcn. Bob was in Tampa last weekend to watch two of his favorite teams lose. He and Fr. Dave talked about the MLB playoffs, rugby (for way too long), the start of the NBA season, Franciscan’s offer for Jewish students, and the ongoing Synod on Synodality.

Fr. Bald Eagle

EP46 - Q&A with Fr. Larry Richards - The Reason For Our Hope Foundation

<h2>Enjoying the fruits of God’s Vineyard!</h2>
In this week’s episode, Sean is joined by past God Squad speaker, Rick Sarkisian. Listen as they share with one another some of their experiences in living life with a purpose, of the importance of living in the present moment, who we should be, and how inner peace can draw us closer to God.
#VocationalRehab, #Vineyard, #GodSquad

A Dram with Rick Sarkisian

Many people see holiness as something that is out of reach or something that will be attained in the future.  We don't have to wait until we are perfect to do things that are holy. 

In this episode, Jon Leonetti calls us to embrace holiness that is accessible to us today. As we journey through this season of Lent, consider the ways you can live in holiness today instead of waiting for tomorrow.

#13 Here & Now

Jon Sorensen is Chief Operating Officer of&nbsp;Catholic Answers&nbsp;and leads day-to-day operations for the world’s leading apologetics and evangelization media company.&nbsp;Jon is also a hiking enthusiast, musician, rock &amp; roll connoisseur, and&nbsp;founding member of the eclectic Indie Rock band,&nbsp;Fugate.&nbsp;Learn more about Jon:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.catholic.com/profile/jon-sorensen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.catholic.com/profile/jon-sorensen</a>&nbsp;Listen to Jon’s band, Fugate:&nbsp;<a href="https://soundcloud.com/fugate-1/sets/blast-the-master" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/fugate-1/sets/blast-the-master</a>&nbsp;Jon’s new solo album, available 7/25/2021:&nbsp;<a href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jonsorensen/days-go-flying-by" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jonsorensen/days-go-flying-by</a>&nbsp;

Jon Sorensen | Heavy Metal, Hip Hop & the Road to Christian Leadership

We all know the temptation to glory, power, and fame.  We all know the power of its allure and how desirable it seems to be.  So what’s the downside?  If in fact we don’t live as soldiers of Christ and followers of the King of Kings but become tyrants ourselves, benefitting ourselves at the expense of our flock, what’s the downside?  What could possible go wrong?  Listen in to my commentary on chapters 10 and 11 of Thomas Aquinas’ De Regno.

DGT Episode 100- The Downside Of Being A Tyrant - Leadership Lessons From Aquinas - Part 11

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166: Will money make me happy? W/ Fr. Ryan Mann (part 2)

Strategy is nothing without the courage to see it through.
&hellip; Hosts Pat Lencioni and Chris Stefanick give a daily reflection for Christians in the workplace.

Strategy Takes Courage

Today we hear from some of our youngest listeners, as kids from all over the world ask Bishop Barron their most pressing theological questions. The kids are cute, but their questions are deep! Topics Discussed <ul> <li>0:04 - Bishop Barron's birthday party</li> <li>1:05 - Exciting event with William Lane Craig</li> <li>4:00 - Did people live when dinosaurs live, and why did God kill dinosaurs?</li> <li>7:35 - Will it be awkward in Heaven if you've married multiple times?</li> <li>11:40 - Why was there an earthquake when Jesus was crucified, and why was the veil torn?</li> <li>11:40 - If you die and go to Heaven, do you become a saint?</li> <li>16:15 - When you die, if you go to Hell, will you go there forever or could Jesus take you to Heaven?</li> <li>22:40 - How did God start to exist? How God effect the Big Bang?</li> <li>27:45 - Does God love everybody, even the devil?</li> </ul>

WOF 105: Kids Q&A w/ Bishop Barron

Today John, Devin, and Sam dive into what it means to be a true friend. We discuss the different types of friends, which ones you need to prioritize to live a meaningful life, and how to become that man for others. “There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship,” said St. Thomas. However, as we all see today, this is getting harder and harder to find. Learn 3 principles of true friendship and how to live those today.QUESTION OF THE WEEK: This week we get to connect with a listener who wants to know how to give his first fruit in family life and what that actually means. ✅ If you have any questions, 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 40 mins of episode 141 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com, and become a part of the movement to become a man and a saint.Help 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>

How to Know Your True Friends

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Sound of Freedom Beats Indiana Jones

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Jason Jensen, CEO of Glass Canvas and Tilma. Jason and his team are reimagining how the Church communicates; blending beauty and innovation. Tilma equips dioceses with digital tools that enhance evangelization, formation, and infrastructure. We dive into Jason’s personal journey, his identity as a son of the Father & where the Church is excelling in evangelization. We also discuss what challenges remain plus his experience leading his family as a missionary.   <a class="css-118vsk3" tabindex="0" role="button" href="https://tilmaplatform.com/" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">Tilma Platform - Empowering the Church</a>   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>)

Evangelization and Family Mission w/ Jason Jensen

Last month, Bishop Barron visited Reddit for another #AMA (ask me anything). Over 15,000 comments poured in from young skeptics around the world, making it the third most-commented on #AMA of the year, and the ninth most popular in Reddit history. Today, Bishop Barron reflects on the experience and four main patterns of questions he noticed. A listener asks for a concrete example of mercy mocking justice. NOTE: Do you like this podcast? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bishopbarron">Become a patron</a> and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/bishopbarron">join us today</a>!

WOF 201: What Unbelievers Asked on Reddit

<h2>Adam chats with Tom Ruby in this bonus episode</h2>In this episode, we discuss:<ul><li>The natural virtue of living on land</li><li>What is localism?</li><li>How can localism help with evangelization</li><li>The importance of having and being a mentor</li><li>The beauty of hospitality</li></ul> About the guest:Tom Ruby is CEO of Bluegrass Critical Thinking Solutions, a business and leadership consulting firm. He is a retired Air Force Colonel who served 26 years on active duty in positions from Squadron Intelligence Officer, to Chief of Special Programs for the Air Force Materiel Command where he oversaw a $3 Billion annual portfolio of classified programs. He was Associate Dean of the Air Command and Staff College where he developed exchange programs with the NATO School, the French École Militaire, the German General Staff College and Poland’s National Defense University. He served on General Petraeus’ Joint Strategic Assessment Team as well as in three combat deployments. He earned a PhD in Political Science from the University of Kentucky, and actively mentors graduate students and aspiring business leaders. He is widely published and speaks globally on topics from critical thinking, to leadership, to strategy, to morality in warfare.Download the&nbsp;<a href="https://download.exodus90.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Exodus 90 app</a>&nbsp;today and join us for the January 20th, 2025 start date!Support Us on PatreonBecome a Patron! Over 40 interviews, a course with Karlo Broussard, a 10-part series on the domestic church, a course on fitness and virtue by Pat Flynn, and free thank-you gifts for supporting the show!<h2><a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecatholicmanshow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to join</a></h2>Join Our 2025 Pilgrimage<h2>Select International Tours in the best in the business. We are planning on a 2025 pilgrimage.&nbsp;<a href="https://selectinternationaltours.com/catholicmanshow/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here so you won’t miss it.</a> </h2><h2> </h2><h2>Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place</h2>Our new book is available for pre-order from Ascension Press!“I love this book. It provides wise counsel with beautiful simplicity. So, if you are looking to safeguard your family life from the wiles of the enemy and encourage your spouse and children to become the saints God is calling them to be, this is a book for you.”&nbsp;– Fr Gregory PineHome life can be difficult and busy, and it’s easy to get distracted from the point of it all: raising a family of saints.In&nbsp;<a href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/living-beyond-sunday-making-your-home-a-holy-place" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place</a>, two married couples share&nbsp;what has helped them make their homes a place of encounter with God–a place where saints are being made.<h2>Want to help The Catholic Man Show?</h2>By&nbsp;giving us a rating on&nbsp;<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-catholic-man-show/id1128843873?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iTunes, it helps others find the show.</a>Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thecatholicmanshow.com/manly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click Here</a>Looking for a prayer to pray with your wife?&nbsp;<a href="https://thecatholicmanshow.com/blog/looking-for-a-prayer-to-pray-with-your-wife-print-this-off-and-start-praying/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check this blog out.</a>Are you getting our emails? Sign up for our newsletter where we give you all bacon content – never spam.<a href="http://thecatholicmanshow.com/manly/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SIGN UP HERE:</a>

Bonus Episode: Land, Localism, Evangelism, and Hospitality with Tom Ruby

Chris Cottrell shares the fascinating story of his journey from his time as a former intelligence officer in the United States Army to becoming the co-founder of the upscale menswear brand Shepherds. The discussion weaves together the importance of faith, family, and community in men's lives, and how intentional dressing can convey professionalism and self-respect. Chris discusses the impact of attire on behavior and mindset, and the connection between personal expression, faith, and identity. This episode is a great place to gain leadership insights, learn about evangelism, and discover the power of genuine connections.Chris is a Founding Partner at Verde Peak Partners, where he works closely with entrepreneurs and small business owners to exit their businesses while preserving their legacy and team. Chris is also a cofounder of Shepherd's, a made-to-measure men's suiting company. He holds an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, an MBA at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business where he was awarded one of two full scholarships and won the international Venture Capital Investment Competition, and a BS in Political Science at Arizona State University. Chris also serves as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Army Reserve and deployed with U.S. Special Operations Command, earning a Bronze Star.On Blessed are the Joke Makers, Chris joins the Dudes as they take on the persona of a new parent to address the prompt, “Seminarians talk about _____ after class.” The TBD question of the day - What are examples of times when you or others have been able to successfully evangelize in everyday life?The show ends in a unique fashion – Chris and Paul pick a song to sing while Jeff and Nick engage in a winner-take-all arm-wrestling match. Connect with <a href="https://wearshepherds.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shepherds</a> <h2>Our Partners:</h2><a href="https://sockreligious.com/pages/beatidudes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sock Religious (10% Discount)</a><a href="https://learnmore.solidarityhealthshare.org/beatidudes/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BeatiDudes&amp;utm_content=why_solidarity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Solidarity HealthShare</a><a href="https://aquinaswealth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aquinas Wealth Advisors</a><a href="https://www.lucidprivateoffices.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lucid Private Office</a><a href="https://spokestreet.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spoke Street Media</a><a href="https://catholiccardgame.com/?sca_ref=4057467.xx2t04Acid" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Catholic Card Game</a><a href="https://divinecomedyimprov.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Divine Comedy</a><a href="https://www.undivided.life/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Undivided Life</a> <h2>Follow The BeatiDudes:</h2><a href="https://www.undivided.life/podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BeatiDudes Website</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/90739902/admin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBeatiDudesPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beatidudes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/The_BeatiDudes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn</a> BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By<a href="https://thepencilbureau.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Pencil Bureau</a>

From Military Service to Menswear: A Catholic Man’s Journey | Chris Cottrell | Episode #121

We are celebrating Grandparents and the faith legacy they bring to the family. Also we look more into Soulful Psalm 67.

Grandparents

Shaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016), and currently holds a position on the Board of the Damascus Road Foundation. Shaila has a heart for people coming to know Jesus and is passionate about helping the local church flourish. She is a gifted communicator who is known for her strategic leadership as well as her ability to bring people together. In this episode, she shares her testimony & the power of relationship in evangelization. She & Brett also discuss the hope desperately needed in the world, and thus, how ministry leaders can continue to have hope through difficult seasons. Resources Shaila's Website (<a href= "https://www.shailavisser.com/about)">https://www.shailavisser.com/about)</a> Alpha Wesbite (<a href= "https://alpha.org">https://alpha.org</a>) 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> 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>)

Hope in Evangelization w/ Shaila Visser

Today, American Ninja Warrior and Catholic evangelist, Sean Bryan, discusses how his life has brought him to the peak of physical performance and how it is all done through the Holy Spirit. He has a passionate and clear understanding of the Faith and he lives that in his actions, insights, and missionary work off the course. We talk about his choice of the moniker, "Papal Ninja", how the Church lacks in forming men today, and what Sean and his apostolate, Lay Mission Project, are doing to fill that void. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/papalninjaLay Mission Project - https://laymission.net🔴 Support The Catholic GentlemanJoin the movement of The Catholic Gentleman by supporting us and getting incredible gifts as a thank you for your support: https://patreon.com/catholicgentlemanSean Bryan is most known for his participation in the hit TV show American Ninja Warrior, where he has taken on the identity of the "Papal Ninja," stealthily taking on his role in the mission of the Church to evangelize the world. Sean received his Bachelor’s of Arts at UC Berkeley, where he studied physics and was on the men’s gymnastics team. He completed his Master of Arts in Theology with a Salesian Studies concentration at the Dominican School of Philosophy &amp; Theology. His Masters thesis analyzed the ecclesiology inherent to documents of the Second Vatican Council, and proposes the Scriptural notion of liturgy as an interpretive lens that elucidates the relationship between formal ritual worship and its integrated expression in everyday life. His exploration led to practical applications geared toward the animation of the faithful in the Church’s mission, including the Lay Mission Project: an in-depth disciple-community formation experience that enables the laity to live the faith in their daily lives, foster strong relationships, and transform your world. In his spare time, Sean co-founded Traverse Fitness, a ninja warrior gym that trains the current, and next generation of obstacle course racers, many of whom are underprivileged kids whose memberships are discounted and subsidized through donations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

American Ninja Warrior, Sean Bryan on Peak Performance and Evangelization

Today we hear Jesus at the Last Supper reveal that Judas will betray Him and mysteriously refer to the horrible fate that awaits His betrayer. We’ll reflect upon need for every Catholic man to build the Virtue of Obedience so he can always fulfill his sacred duty to attend Sunday Mass.  We’ll also consider the importance for every Catholic man to grow in the Virtue of Diligence so he can strive to honor God with every thought, word and deed.

Episode 60 - Jesus reveals Judas’ betrayal and his horrible fate - Wednesday April 5, 2023 - Mt 26:14-25

Jesus Christ is born in poverty to the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph in Bethlehem and is accompanied by an army of of angels. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by seeking the Gift of the Fear of the Lord so he can be drawn to God and by building the Virtue of Generosity so he can always be exceedingly generous to the poor.

Episode 109  - Jesus the Son of God is born in Bethlehem - December 25, 2023 - Mass at Night - Lk 2: 1-14

Recently, Bishop Barron traveled to the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. He gave a homily during a breakout session to all the priests present there, and now we are bringing it to you. Enjoy!   Link: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Word on Fire Institute: <a href= "https://institute.wordonfire.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://institute.wordonfire.org/</a></li> </ul> NOTE: Do you like this podcast? <a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/ignite-wof-show">Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member</a>! Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners . . . like you! So become a part of this mission and <a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/ignite-wof-show">join IGNITE today</a> to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

WOF 452: Bishop Barron’s Homily at the Eucharistic Congress

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Edmundo Reyes | The Love That Never Ends (Best of)

One of the defining features of the Christian moral and spiritual life is the supernatural virtue of hope. What is hope? What makes hope more than a mere superstition? How does hope help us live both individually and in community? Can hope have negative consequences, like motivating people to remain passive in the face of injustice? And what, if any, evangelical significance does hope have? Bishop Barron gives us five reasons why we should be hopeful in the new year. A listener asks how he can find the strength to pray again. 00:00 | Intro 01:14 | Bishop Barron’s 2024 highlights 02:47 | The Christian concept of hope 04:15 | Hope’s relationship to reason 05:12 | Hope’s practical value in life 06:24 | Distinguishing hope from faith 08:27 | Distinguishing hope from optimism 10:21 | Responding to critiques of hope 15:37 | Reason 1: Bible sales increase while “nones” appear to have peaked 19:53 | Reason 2: Woke ideology is losing its grip on the culture 23:27 | Reason 3: Protestants and Catholics have increased cooperation 25:36 | Reason 4: The public response to the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral 30:01 | Reason 5: The Church continues to grow 31:27 | Listener question 33:53 | Join the Word on Fire Institute Links: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Article on Bible sales: <a href= "https://www.foxnews.com/media/bible-sales-surge-thanks-fresh-editions-new-buyers-looking-things-feel-more-solid-report-finds?tblci=GiBXvHfcJX4oZg-wmduPKb324kS5wUYHx9RAQRSDmWbwoCDNulooifjrjryg5PpT" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href= "https://www.foxnews.com/media/bible-sales-surge-thanks-fresh-editions-new-buyers-looking-things-feel-more-solid-report-finds?tblci=GiBXvHfcJX4oZg-wmduPKb324kS5wUYHx9RAQRSDmWbwoCDNulooifjrjryg5PpT" aria-label= "https://www.foxnews.com/media/bible-sales-surge-thanks-fresh-editions-new-buyers-looking-things-feel-more-solid-report-finds - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link= "">https://www.foxnews.com/media/bible-sales-surge-thanks-fresh-editions-new-buyers-looking-things-feel-more-solid-report-finds</a></li> <li>Word on Fire Institute: <a href= "https://institute.wordonfire.org/?tblci=GiBXvHfcJX4oZg-wmduPKb324kS5wUYHx9RAQRSDmWbwoCDNulooifjrjryg5PpT" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href= "https://institute.wordonfire.org/?tblci=GiBXvHfcJX4oZg-wmduPKb324kS5wUYHx9RAQRSDmWbwoCDNulooifjrjryg5PpT">https://institute.wordonfire.org/</a></li> </ul> NOTE: Do you like this podcast? <a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/ignite-wof-show" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/ignite-wof-show" aria-label= "Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member</a>! Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners . . . like you! So become a part of this mission and <a href="https://www.wordonfire.org/ignite-wof-show" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.wordonfire.org/ignite-wof-show" aria-label="join IGNITE today - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">join IGNITE today</a> to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

WOF 469: 5 Reasons to Be Hopeful in the New Year

John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman sit down to discuss why Satan hates the Blessed Virgin Mary so intensely. They unpack the truths that Scripture, Tradition, modern exorcists, and the holy saints uniformly teach. From Genesis to Revelation, the battle between the devil and Our Blessed Mother is clear. In this episode, they touch on four reasons why the Devil hates the Blessed Virgin and why you should love Her and join Her army.In this show we discuss;<ul>
<li>What men can expect to gain by understanding these truths</li>
<li>How Mary's womanhood, as opposed to manhood, contributes to Satan's anger</li>
<li>How this conflict fits within the Divine Plan</li>
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4 Reasons Why the Devil Hates the Blessed Virgin

The recent confrontation between a grinning young high school student and a Native American elder has led to much anger and vitriol, especially on social media. But as Bishop Barron suggests, it also exemplified the "scapegoating mechanism" described by philosopher René Girard. How do we avoid this scapegoating? How can we bring more light to the online world? Bishop Barron has some advice. A listener asks whether our memories will transfer to Heaven.

WOF 166: Scapegoating on Social Media

Does God exist? That is the question Catholic comedian and television host, Stephen Colbert, debated with his Late Show guest, the popular actor and outspoken atheist, Ricky Gervais. The YouTube video clip of the two men going "head to head on religion" has gone viral, quickly garnering over 2.5 million views. In this episode of The Word on Fire Show, Bishop Barron breaks down each segment of the discussion and offers helpful insights for everyone fascinated (or haunted) by questions about God. The listener question asks whether atheists or theists bear the burden of proof when it comes to these debates. Topics Discussed <ul> <li>0:17  - Introduction, Bishop Barron's trip to Georgia for a Pivotal Players promotion</li> <li>4:00 - Colbert to Gervais, "Why is there something rather than nothing?"</li> <li>7:36 - What is the difference between asking why the universe exists and h0w the universe exists?</li> <li>12:05 - Colbert to Gervais, "Do you believe in a prime mover?"</li> <li>14:05 - Gervais explains what he believes an agnostic atheist is.</li> <li>16:57 - Gervais to Colbert, "You deny one less God than I do"</li> <li>20:52 - Colbert to Gervais, "Do you ever have a feeling of great gratitude for existence?"</li> <li>25:47 - Gervais explains to Colbert that Science is repeatable and holy books are not.</li> <li>29:20 - Listener Question: Do atheists or theists bear the burden of proof during debates about the existence of God?</li> </ul> Bonus Resources <ul> <li>Videos <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5ZOwNK6n9U">Ricky Gervais And Stephen Go Head-To-Head On Religion</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/video/atheism-and-philosophy/4611/"> Atheism and Philosophy </a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/video/stephen-hawking-and-atheism/154/"> Bishop Barron on Stephen Hawking and Atheism</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/video/stephen-fry-job-and-suffering/4671/"> Bishop Barron on Stephen Fry, Job, and Suffering</a></li> <li><a class="ytp-title-link yt-uix-sessionlink" href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/video/gods-existence-and-the-argument-from-desire/4583/" target="_blank" data-sessionlink="feature=player-title">Bishop Barron on God's Existence and The Argument from Desire</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>DVD's <ul> <li><a href= "http://pivotalplayers.wordonfire.org/">CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players</a> (Word On Fire)</li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/dvd/catholicism-series/1036/"> Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith</a> (Word On Fire)</li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/dvd/mystery-of-god/4775/">The Mystery of God</a> (Word On Fire)</li> <li><a href= "http://www.wordonfire.org/resources/dvd/faith-clips/4421/">Faith Clips</a> (Word On Fire)</li> </ul> </li> <li> Articles   <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/article/playing-at-atheism/336/"> Playing at Atheism</a> (Bishop Barron)</li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/article/the-glory-of-god-is-a-human-being-fully-alive/320/"> The Glory of God is a Human Being 'Fully Alive'</a> (Bishop Barron)</li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/article/why-are-so-many-atheists-on-the-cnn-belief-blog/414/"> Bishop Barron on Atheists at the CNN Belief Blog </a> (Bishop Barron)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Books <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/book/the-priority-of-christ-toward-a-postliberal-catholicism/2366/"> The Priority of Christ</a> by Bishop Barron</li> <li><a href= "http://www.wordonfire.org/resources/book/word-on-fire-proclaiming-the-power-of-christ/2367/"> Word On Fire: Proclaiming the Power of Christ</a>  by Bishop Barron</li> <li><a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/book/catholicism-a-journey-to-the-heart-of-the-faith/2370/"> Catholicism </a>by Bishop Barron</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Study Program  <ul> <li><a href="http://mysteryofgod.com">The Mystery of God: Who God Is and Why He Matters</a> (Bishop Barron)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Websites <ul> <li><a href="http://www.WordOnFire.org">Word On Fire</a> (Proclaiming Christ in the Culture)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Find bonus links and resources for this episode at <a href= "http://wordonfireshow.com/">http://WordOnFireShow.com</a> and, again, be sure to submit your questions at <a href= "http://askbishopbarron.com/">http://As</a><a href= "http://askbishopbarron.com/">kBishopBarron</a>.