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Have you already given up on your New Year's Resolutions??&nbsp;
Come on, man! We're only two weeks into the year! &nbsp;
Regardless, it's always good to do a check in on your goals and progress toward them a few weeks into the year. Today, we want to talk about crushing your ever elusive fitness goals this year. &nbsp;
What motivates someone to prioritize health to the point of getting to the gym at 5am?&nbsp;
Where should you begin when crafting a plan for your fitness journey?&nbsp;
How often should you exercise as a young adult? Natalie Ruether joins us on today's podcast to answer all these questions and more! &nbsp;
Natalie is a physical trainer and future physical therapist. She graduated from Benedictine College in 2021 and embodies the Seeking Excellence Philosophy as well as anyone I know! &nbsp;She joined us for Episode 34 last year to discuss the common fruits and failures in fitness, which was one of our most listened to episodes of 2021! &nbsp;
You can follow Natalie @natalie_rueth !
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Ep 115 | Crushing Your Fitness Goals w/ Natalie Ruether

Joseph's battle with the demonic comes to a climactic finish with some help from an unlikely source.  SponsorsThanks to Lumen, for sponsoring this episode!  Head to <a href="https://lumen.me/exfiles" target="_blank">lumen.me/EXFILES</a> for 15% off your purchase.Learn a new language and impress your friends with our sponsor Babbel.  Get up to 60% off at <a href="https://babbel.com/exfiles" target="_blank">Babbel.com/exfiles</a>Head to Exorcistfiles.TV for the latest information, more about the show and to get some of our anointed merchandise. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

S2-Case #07- Dynasty of Death - Pt. 2

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The Exorcist Roundtable

What if the end of your life was today&mdash;would it matter how you lived? In this gripping and raw reflection, &ldquo;Final Goal&rdquo; confronts the ultimate truth: you are going to die. And that&rsquo;s not a threat&mdash;it&rsquo;s a wake-up call. From a spit-take over a shocking book line to the death of a teenage hockey player, every story in this chapter is a reminder that life is short, fragile, and urgent. But more than fear, it offers purpose. The real question isn&rsquo;t just when you&rsquo;ll die&mdash;but who you&rsquo;re living for. <a href="http://heroicmen.org/be-a-man-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download the Heroic Men Guide</a>

Chapter 1: Final Goal

Competency...such a sexy topic, no? Crickets....chirp. We promise you will want to listen to this episode! Competency has a deep Catholic meaning that you won't want to miss. As men, we are called to be competent and wear many hats throughout our lives. As Catholics, as husbands, sons, fathers, brothers, employers...etc. You get it. We all have many titles that are stretching us beyond our ability to cope. But what if competency is what we all should be striving for? What exactly is competency if you think about it? To be competent is to be fulfilling God's purpose in your life. It is that simple. However, there is much more to it then that otherwise why would we have made a podcast episode for you?! Thank you to our partners at Hallow! Hallow is the #1 Catholic app that helps deepen your prayer life, meditate on Holy Scripture, fall asleep to Bible stories, and so much more! Make sure you click on this link to receive an extended 30-day free trial of their premium content exclusively for our listeners. As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost!  Get social with us:Follow us on the ‘<a href="https://www.instagram.com/themanlycatholic/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">gram</a>.'Join our private FB <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themanlycatholic" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">group</a> exclusively for our listeners. Contact James directly:james.cr.caldwell@gmail.com Resources mentioned in the episode: <ol><li><a href="https://fraternus.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Fraternus</a> organization website</li><li>Sword &amp; Spade <a href="https://www.theswordandspade.com/subscribers/7icso" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">link</a> to get the awesome magazine</li></ol> <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1766613/open_sms" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Send us a text</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/tmc">Support the show</a>Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/tmc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Buy Me A Coffee </a>page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Subscribe to <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/?srsltid=AfmBOop9a5vs4nADbJWzrM5uRKucqTz9MLZekAty0bs78HwzGizeod2J" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">TAN DIGITAL</a> and use code 'MANLYCATHOLIC' (case sensitive) to get 50% off ANY subscription Check out the <a href="https://ignatius.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ignatius Black Friday Sale</a> and be sure to Buy the Ignatius Study Bible Today! Be sure to<a href="https://x.com/manly_catholic" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> follow us on X</a> for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxrRLZNk4WqPdgcac5vuWEQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">YouTube</a> page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our <a href="https://www.themanlycatholic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">website</a> Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Ep 32 - Ignorance is Bliss

The Exorcist Files tackles the subject of Ghosts. Are Ghosts real? And if so, what do we do about them? Is there a common theme that seems to accompany their appearances? Father Martins shares several accounts from his friends who have seen Ghosts firsthand. Thank you to Lumen for sponsoring this episode! Head to<a href="https://Lumen.me/exfiles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Lumen.me/exfiles</a> for 20% off. Check out the new podcast documenting crazy answers to prayer and miracles- <a href="https://linktree.com/heavenearthshow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Heaven Meets Earth</a>. Wherever you get your podcasts. Or visit <a href="https://heavenmeetsearth.com " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">heavenmeetsearth.com </a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

S2- "Ghost Stories"

Father Martins does a deep dive into the history and theology of Mary and the enormous implications of her role in spiritual warfare. Part 1- 0-20 minutes- History and Theology of MaryPart 2- 20:-40 minutes Mary and Spiritual WarfarePart 3- 40-60- Protestant questions and objections to Marian Dogmas Head to <a href="http://lumen.me/EXFILES " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://lumen.me/EXFILES </a>for 20% off your purchase.Download Echo Prayer for free and make prayer a daily habit. Visit <a href="http://echoprayer.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">echoprayer.com</a> or find Echo in the App Store.Check out <a href="http://ReadTheLion.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"The Lion"</a> for all your news needs. Completely free. Want to honor God with every step? Check out <a href="http://WeareUnitus.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WeareUnitus.com</a> and use promo code EXFILES for 10% off your orderSee Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Mother of God Vs The Demonic

While <a href='https://franciscan.edu/office-of-the-president/'>Father Dave</a> is leading people on a pilgrimage to Assisi, we bring you this compilation episode of our discussions on Sloth, Envy, Pride, and Greed.  
Don’t worry: Father Dave and <a href='https://spt.franciscan.edu/faculty/rice-robert/'>Deacon Bob</a> know that there are three more deadly sins, and will discuss those in future shows.  For now, enjoy this supercut!
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<a href='https://faithandreason.com/podcasts/the-seven-deadly-sins-part-2/'>Listen to Part 2 of this episode here!</a>
 
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The Four Deadly Sins?

Jennifer Nizza used to be a practicing psychic until things got a little too real. Now Jenn spends her time warning people about the danger's of the occult.Thanks to Lumen, for sponsoring this episode!&nbsp;Head to <a href="http://lumen.me/EXFILES " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lumen.me/EXFILES </a>for 20% off your purchase.Shoutout to The Lion- a fantastic aggregator of news and an amazing resource for Christian parents. Check out <a href="http://ReadLion.com " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ReadLion.com </a>Fount of Grace- Premium Catholic jewelery and sacramentals to help integrate physical reminders of your faith into your everyday life. Check out <a href="http://FountofGrace.com/exFiles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FountofGrace.com/exFiles</a> and use promo code EXFILES for $15 off your order.Want more bonus episodes? <a href="http://exorcistfiles.supercast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up for THE VAULT here. </a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

A Former Psychic Discusses The Demonic

Fr. Matins answers a slate of spiritual warfare questions including<ul><li>Freemasonry Deliverance Prayers</li><li>The End Times</li><li>Demonic Obsession</li><li>Demonic Language</li><li>Michael's Dispute over the Body of Moses and more!</li></ul> Thank you to our sponsorsRemi- Try Remi risk-free at<a href="https://shopremi.com/exfiles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> shopremi.com/EXFILES </a>&nbsp;and use CODE &nbsp;EXFILES to get up to 50% off your nightguard at checkout!Lumen- Handheld metabolic insights. Get your Lumen today at <a href="https://lumen.me/exfiles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lumen.me/exfiles</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Fr. Martins Answers Questions On The End Times, Demonic Obsession and Spiritual Warfare

Ryan Skoog joins the show to talk about his work preaching the Gospel around the world and the incredible miracles that have accompanied it.Thank you to our sponsorsLUMEN- <a href="https://lumen.me/XFILES" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head to Lumen.me/exfiles</a> for 10% off your Lumen!<a href="https://oseamalibu.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OSEA MALIBU- </a> get 10% off when you use promo code EXFILESGraza- Head to <a href="https://graza.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Graza.co</a> and use code EXFILES to get 10% off of the TRIO which includes Sizzle, Frizzle and Drizzle, and get to cookin’ your next chef-quality meal!Get Ryan's Book-<a href="https://leadwithprayer.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> LeadwithPrayer.com</a> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Miracles, Answered Prayer and Spiritual Warfare with Ryan Skoog

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S2-Case #13- "Eye of the Holder"- Pt 1

Reflection: On his solemnity, consecrate to Joseph as protector. His life exemplifies all virtues heroically. Daily Challenge: Recite the Litany of St. Joseph (or watch it on Heroicmen app); commit to monthly devotion. Prayer: St. Joseph, terror of demons, consecrate my life to Christ through you.
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Day 19 Feast of St. Joseph Consecration | Fr Larry Richards

Can Kung Fu inform modern evangelization? The answer is yes and the tactics will startle you! This talk will send you on a mission exploring the practices of a martial artist in sharing the Gospel in the 21st Century. Jared’s love for Bruce Lee has taught him principles of incredible success in sharing Christ’s message with the world. Behold this incredible icon of film and martial arts and be prepared to smile at the practicality of simplicity. Learn more at: https://osvtalks.com/ 

Bruce Lee was a Master Evangelist with Jared Zimmerer - Word on Fire

Leading By Listening: The Obedience of The OG Point Man

Today Deacon Harold & Ace are sharing from the Beacon of Truth Playlist talking about the song "Hallelujah" by Lenoard Cohen. The purpose is not to over spiritualize songs but ones that have spoken to us and maybe you and what we can learn from them as we apply wisdom and truth to our faith. Also looking at Soulful Psalm 135. Here's the song in case you haven't heard it: youtu.be/y8AWFf7EAc4?si=HqfLy6DVyLp8SigO

Playlist Edition: Hallelujah

What is the meaning of life? Fr. Larry Richards tackles life's biggest question with straightforward, timeless, and often jolting answers. In this one-of-a-kind, life-affirming reality check, he unlocks the mysteries of our existence and opens our hearts and souls to the meaning of life. The Truth will give you concrete answers on how to live.

The Truth by Fr. Larry Richards

Reflection: Joseph led the Holy Family humbly. Heroic men lead with courage for the common good. Daily Challenge: Mentor a younger man in faith or skills. Prayer: St. Joseph, humble leader, guide my influence.
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Day 20 Fortitude in Leadership | Jeff Schiefelbein

Go to <a href='https://everycatholicman.com/'>EveryCatholicMan.com</a> and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book,  <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Happier-Catholic-Man-Studies/dp/1969397004/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Sjbv9ES92era2d3fg8LbwOza6IypPALb6gRUrz0Crn15KWh7BzKmW9Z1YH9DsYYinfPQvFfTQOshWPhsd0kgSl4etFhr4ICNRxfh6qfYpxSjLWlQXq4kmsmKWiEYnYDgyPh3ptg8W0SJu2srEqcWWlaGuMnUlnjYUwNl0WKCD91fQy4bUGH6aW9HoeF6d51ZbC1xHY1IZGTzboeJMiMDn-tEbrDg_2gRzvZMPrDUC30.dTvyXTRGgce_9if6hs7lXQ-7BB2YBcfqgMOY3JiVIw0&amp;qid=1757945226&amp;sr=8-1'>Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026</a>.We live in a material world surrounded by noise, possessions, and constant comparisons. From a young age, many of us are taught to make our own way—to build a name, succeed, impress, and be approved by others. We begin to crave praise. The applause of friends, the compliments at work, the admiration on social media. It feels good, and we chase it. But that hunger for worldly affirmation subtly drives us to do only the things the world rewards, and to avoid anything that might get us rejected.But the world’s values don’t lead to Heaven. In fact, Jesus warns that following Him will divide people—even within families—and may cost you comfort, reputation, or relationships: “Do not think that I have come to bring peace… I have not come to bring peace, but a sword” (Mt 10:34, RSVCE). For two thousand years, saints and martyrs have been scorned by the world, yet honored in Heaven. When you aim to please the crowd, you risk ignoring the will of God. When you live to be holy, you often displease the world—but you please the King.Jesus won’t ask how many awards you earned, followers you had, or promotions you secured. He will ask if you served Him with faithfulness and love. The only approval that matters forever is His. So today, work to hear these words from the Savior: “Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your master” (Mt 25:23, RSVCE).ChallengeToday, resist the temptation to seek the world’s praise. Choose one action—whether at work, in your family, or in your parish—that will likely go unnoticed by others but will please Christ. Offer it to Him alone, and seek only His approval.Pray: Lord Jesus Christ, my God and my King, grant me the Virtue of Magnanimity so that I may constantly strive to do the great work You have equipped me to do. Free me from chasing the applause of the world, and make me hunger only for Your approval. May I live each day so that I may hear You say, “Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your master.” Amen.

ECM Five Minute Maxims for Men - Strive Today to Hea r- ‘Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant"

In this episode, I share my personal insights and biblical reflections on what it truly means to be a spiritual leader as a husband and father. Drawing from scripture and expert teachings, I explore practical ways to cultivate a thriving spiritual life at home and in the heart. Don&#39;t forget to rate our show 5 stars for more content like this! For more exclusive content on leadership, masculinity, and family life, become a member on locals here: https://seekingexcellence.locals.com/landing/video