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Healing in the Wake of Roe v. Wade (Dr. Gerry Crete) | Ep. 351

This week on Living the Call, Deacon Charlie talks with Leah Jacobson: a wife, mother, and author, as well as the founder and CEO of <a href="https://guidingstarproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Guiding Star Project</a>. The Guiding Star Project is a nationwide family of care centers that empower women with a whole-life approach to healthcare that honors their bodies and minds. Leah holds a Master’s degree in Health and Wellness and is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She is also an international speaker and author of the books <a href="http://www.lumenpress.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wholistic Feminism: Healing the Identity Crisis Caused by the Women’s Movement</a> and The Happy Girl’s Guide to Being Whole.In this episode, Deacon and Leah discuss Wholistic Feminism and how Leah’s work challenges the norms of women’s heath care and includes a growing movement of diverse women all calling for a culture that sees women’s natural bodies as inherently good.Leah’s website: <a href="http://www.leahajacobson.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.leahajacobson.com</a><a href="https://guidingstarproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Guiding Star Project: https://guidingstarproject.com/</a>Leah’s books:<a href="http://www.lumenpress.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wholistic Feminism: Healing the Identity Crisis Caused by the Women’s Movement</a><a href="https://www.lumenpress.org/product/the-happy-girls-guide-to-being-whole/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lumenpress.org/product/the-happy-girls-guide-to-being-whole/</a>	The Happy Girl’s Guide to Being Whole<a href="https://www.lumenpress.org/product/wholistic-feminism/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lumenpress.org/product/wholistic-feminism/</a>

Leah Jacobson | Your Body Is Not Broken

<h2>Tepidity does so much damage to the soul. What are some signs of tepidity?</h2><h2>In this episode, we discuss:</h2>Those who are tepid:<ol><li>Have a horror only of mortal sin, and think very little of venial sin</li><li>Perform the spiritual exercises negligently</li><li>Prays without attention</li><li>Confess without amendment</li><li>Receives communion without devotion and fruit</li><li>Perform their daily actions without a proper intention, without method or order</li><li>Being intent on exterior things, give less their thoughts to God</li><li>Content with mediocrity</li><li>Neglect the pursuit of a higher virtue</li><li>Avoid those who aim at perfection and eagerly seek the company of those who lead a life of greater laxity</li><li>Who form a conscience of their own, by false principles</li></ol> Dangers that invariably accompany tepidity<ol><li>Falling into mortal sin. The tepid live in a state of continual imperfection, commit venial sins without remorse, and but seldom consider the malice of sin, and the motives which should prompt them to refrain from the commission thereof.</li><li>That a tepid soul is on the point of being casts away, with disguise, by the Almighty God.&nbsp;</li><li>Lukewarmness</li><li>The Risk of not dying a pious death.</li></ol> Remedies to banish tepidity:It is very hard to cure tepidity. The greatest sinners are often awakened from their death slumber by merely looking upon the crucifix and reflecting upon the Last Judgement.<ol><li>A fervent meditation to be performed every morning</li><li>Pious and attentive spiritual reading every day</li><li>A daily examination of conscience joined with the particular examen</li><li>A short recollection, for at least half an hour every month</li></ol> 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!Tired of giving your hard-earned money to companies promoting evil agendas?Wish you could support Catholic families and causes with your purchases instead?<a href="http://www.catholicowned.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Catholic Owned</a>&nbsp;is THE source to find&nbsp;vetted, Catholic Owned businesses of all kinds.Featuring local &amp; national companies, goods &amp; services, B2B &amp; B2C, you’ll find tons of companies that can serve you RIGHT NOW.Visit www.catholicowned.com to download the FREE Catholic Owned App today and join us in Building the New Catholic Economy!Use referral code CATHOLICMAN at sign up.<a href="https://www.catholicowned.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.catholicowned.com</a><h2>Support Us on Patreon</h2>Become a Patron! 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What Tepidity Does to the Soul

Lent comes every year, yet often we struggle to create an effective plan to improve ourselves and refocus on Christ. During Lent, all men's minds should be moved with greater zeal to develop and expand on our spiritual disciplines, but how can we achieve this successfully? For the ways of the world are many and even the best among us lack the constancy to stay straight the course throughout the year in our work to overcome our natural desires and deepen our love for Christ.Today we discuss a great plan to not only improve and become like Christ this Lent, but also a strategy to continue as a new man this Easter and beyond.BOOK: Jesus' Way: The 46-Day Lenten Journey - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/products/jesus-wayToday we get to answer a question for a listener regarding practical tools to stay chaste in our digital world.✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air.🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 25 mins of episode 144 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com, and become a part of the movement to become a man and a saint.9 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and MoreHelp Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Best Action Plan for Lent

Today John, Devin, and Sam discuss the two primary needs your daughters must have from you. We dive into what these needs are and why ignoring them means destroying your daughter. We have learned an incredible amount of knowledge in raising daughters and this is an episode you will not want to miss. In addition to these chief premises, we give you 3 ways to make sure you are successful at accomplishing your call as a father.✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air.🔴 🔴 Watch the extended addition, all 1h 40 mins of episode 142 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>

The Two Things Every Daughter Must Have

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Trump, The Democrats, and Transgenderism & MORE (Matt Walsh) | Ep. 195

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140: Intro to Aquinas (Yeeeey!)

Pints With Aquinas is fully fan funded. If you'd like to support PWA, click <a href="https://www.patreon.com/pwa">here</a> now. Thank you for your support. Here's the text from today's meditation: That Christ should die was expedient. 1. To make our redemption complete. For, although any suffering of Christ had an infinite value, because of its union with His divinity, it was not by no matter which of His sufferings that the redemption of mankind was made complete, but only by His death. So the Holy Spirit declared speaking through the mouth of Caiaphas, It is expedient for you that one man shall die for the people (John xi. 50). Whence St. Augustine says, "Let us stand in wonder, rejoice, be glad, love, praise, and adore since it is by the death of our Redeemer, that we have been called from death to life, from exile to our own land, from mourning to joy." 2. To increase our faith, our hope and our charity. With regard to faith the Psalm says (Ps. cxl. 10), I am alone until I pass from this world, that is, to the Father. When I shall have passed to the Father, then shall I be multiplied. Unless the grain of wheat falling into the ground die itself remaineth alone (John xii. 24). As to the increase of hope St, Paul writes, He that spared not even his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how hath he not also, with him, given us all things? (Rom. viii. 32). God cannot deny us this, for to give us all things is less than to give His own Son to death for us. St. Bernard says, "Who is not carried away to hope and confidence in prayer, when he looks on the crucifix and sees how Our Lord hangs there, the head bent as though to kiss, the arms outstretched in an embrace, the hands pierced to give, the side opened to love, the feet nailed to remain with us." Come, my dove, in the clefts of the rock (Cant. ii. 14). It is in the wounds of Christ the Church builds its nest and waits, for it is in the Passion of Our Lord that she places her hope of salvation, and thereby trusts to be protected from the craft of the falcon, that is, of the devil. With regard to the increase of charity, Holy Scripture says, At noon he burneth the earth (Ecclus. xliii. 3), that is to say, in the fervour of His Passion He burns up all mankind with His love. So St. Bernard says, "The chalice thou didst drink, O good Jesus, maketh thee lovable above all things." The work of our redemption easily, brushing aside all hindrances, calls out in return the whole of our love. This it is which more gently draws out our devotion, builds it up more straightly, guards it more closely, and fires it with greater ardour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

A Good Friday meditation by Thomas Aquinas

Today I take a look at what Aquinas had to say about correcting our Christian friends (and leaders ... like the Pope and stuff ... {crickets} ...) Please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">support our work here</a> and get COOL rewards as a thank you! Here's what I read from the ST II-II, Q. 33. Article 1. Whether fraternal correction is an act of charity? On the contrary, To correct the wrongdoer is a spiritual almsdeed. But almsdeeds are works of charity, as stated above (II-II:32:1). Therefore fraternal correction is an act of charity. I answer that, The correction of the wrongdoer is a remedy which should be employed against a man's sin. Now a man's sin may be considered in two ways, first as being harmful to the sinner, secondly as conducing to the harm of others, by hurting or scandalizing them, or by being detrimental to the common good, the justice of which is disturbed by that man's sin. Consequently the correction of a wrongdoer is twofold, one which applies a remedy to the sin considered as an evil of the sinner himself. This is fraternal correction properly so called, which is directed to the amendment of the sinner. Now to do away with anyone's evil is the same as to procure his good: and to procure a person's good is an act of charity, whereby we wish and do our friend well. Consequently fraternal correction also is an act of charity, because thereby we drive out our brother's evil, viz. sin, the removal of which pertains to charity rather than the removal of an external loss, or of a bodily injury, in so much as the contrary good of virtue is more akin to charity than the good of the body or of external things. Therefore fraternal correction is an act of charity rather than the healing of a bodily infirmity, or the relieving of an external bodily need. There is another correction which applies a remedy to the sin of the wrongdoer, considered as hurtful to others, and especially to the common good. This correction is an act of justice, whose concern it is to safeguard the rectitude of justice between one man and another. Article 4. Whether a man is bound to correct his prelate? Objection 1. It would seem that no man is bound to correct his prelate. For it is written (Exodus 19:12): "The beast that shall touch the mount shall be stoned," [Vulgate: 'Everyone that shall touch the mount, dying he shall die.'] and (2 Samuel 6:7) it is related that the Lord struck Oza for touching the ark. Now the mount and the ark signify our prelates. Therefore prelates should not be corrected by their subjects. Objection 2. Further, a gloss on Galatians 2:11, "I withstood him to the face," adds: "as an equal." Therefore, since a subject is not equal to his prelate, he ought not to correct him. Objection 3. Further, Gregory says (Moral. xxiii, 8) that "one ought not to presume to reprove the conduct of holy men, unless one thinks better of oneself." But one ought not to think better of oneself than of one's prelate. Therefore one ought not to correct one's prelate. On the contrary, Augustine says in his Rule: "Show mercy not only to yourselves, but also to him who, being in the higher position among you, is therefore in greater danger." But fraternal correction is a work of mercy. Therefore even prelates ought to be corrected. I answer that, A subject is not competent to administer to his prelate the correction which is an act of justice through the coercive nature of punishment: but the fraternal correction which is an act of charity is within the competency of everyone in respect of any person towards whom he is bound by charity, provided there be something in that person which requires correction. Now an act which proceeds from a habit or power extends to whatever is contained under the object of that power or habit: thus vision extends to all things comprised in the object of sight. Since, however, a virtuous act needs to be moderated by due circumstances, it follows that when a subject corrects his prelate, he ought to do so in a becoming manner, not with impudence and harshness, but with gentleness and respect. Hence the Apostle says (1 Timothy 5:1): "An ancient man rebuke not, but entreat him as a father." Wherefore Dionysius finds fault with the monk Demophilus (Ep. viii), for rebuking a priest with insolence, by striking and turning him out of the church. Reply to Objection 1. It would seem that a subject touches his prelate inordinately when he upbraids him with insolence, as also when he speaks ill of him: and this is signified by God's condemnation of those who touched the mount and the ark. Reply to Objection 2. To withstand anyone in public exceeds the mode of fraternal correction, and so Paul would not have withstood Peter then, unless he were in some way his equal as regards the defense of the faith. But one who is not an equal can reprove privately and respectfully. Hence the Apostle in writing to the Colossians (4:17) tells them to admonish their prelate: "Say to Archippus: Fulfil thy ministry [Vulgate: 'Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.' Cf. 2 Timothy 4:5." It must be observed, however, that if the faith were endangered, a subject ought to rebuke his prelate even publicly. Hence Paul, who was Peter's subject, rebuked him in public, on account of the imminent danger of scandal concerning faith, and, as the gloss of Augustine says on Galatians 2:11, "Peter gave an example to superiors, that if at any time they should happen to stray from the straight path, they should not disdain to be reproved by their subjects." Reply to Objection 3. To presume oneself to be simply better than one's prelate, would seem to savor of presumptuous pride; but there is no presumption in thinking oneself better in some respect, because, in this life, no man is without some fault. We must also remember that when a man reproves his prelate charitably, it does not follow that he thinks himself any better, but merely that he offers his help to one who, "being in the higher position among you, is therefore in greater danger," as Augustine observes in his Rule quoted above. 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BONUS: Are we bound to correct Pope Francis?

Happy Easter, friends! The music you can hear beneath Chrysostom's meditation is the Jesus Prayer "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner!" You can find it on Youtube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7-VLJxLEV4&amp;t=170s">here</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Bonus: The Paschal Sermon of St. John Chrysostom

Both are necessary, just not always at the same time.
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Vertical and Horizontal

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BONUS! Audiobook: St. Dominic

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Dream BIG | Tom Varano | Episode #094

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Real Love for the Poor (Bob Lesnefsky) | Ep. 317

Habemus Papam! The Church has a new pope—and he’s from Chicago.
In this episode, Father Dave and Deacon Bob react with joy, awe, and a healthy dose of disbelief to the election of Pope Leo XIV, a South Side Chicago native and fellow “Bob.” The first American pontiff, Leo XIV is an Augustinian, missionary, canon lawyer, and lifelong baseball fan with deep roots in both Villanova and Peru. His election is already making waves—and memes.
Before diving into Vatican news, the hosts process a different kind of drama: sports heartbreak. Bob relives the Cleveland Cavaliers’ playoff collapse—one for the record books—and the deep disappointment that followed. Father Dave offers perspective (and a hopeful prediction) before they shift gears to highlight Franciscan University's Commencement weekend. From Mary Rice Hasson’s bold defense of the human person to Bishop Andrew Cozzens’ catechetical preaching, the event was a joyful witness to faith and truth.
Finally, they unpack the significance of the name Leo, what this new pope may prioritize, and how the legacy of Pope Leo XIII—with his groundbreaking encyclicals on labor, justice, and the Holy Spirit—may resonate in the years ahead.
From Chicago sports to conclave suspense, from Catholic memes to Marian devotion, this episode is a fast-paced blend of humor, reverence, and hope for the Church’s future under a pope who, as Bob puts it, “plays Wordle with his brother and orders from Wawa.”

 

Resources Mentioned
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<li><a href='https://www.becketlaw.org/'>The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_15051891_rerum-novarum.html'>Rerum Novarum</a> by Pope Leo XIII</li>
<li><a href='https://www.vaticannews.va/'>Pope Leo XIV – Live Coverage and Commentary (Vatican News)</a></li>
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Bob from Chicago

Today, leadership requires courage.  In times like ours it’s easier to stop rather than to keep going.  But what’s the secret to courage?  In the lives of the saints we find many examples of courageous leadership.  But in the life of St. Stanislaus, Bishop of Krakow, there is a special lesson that speaks to each one of us: the strength of consistent integrity.

DGT Episode 86 - Courageous Leaders Part 7 - St. Stanislaus

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Reviewing Trent's ABORTION Debate with Destiny on Whatever (Trent Horn) | Ep. 419

A leader could have the best strategy in the world but if he’s unable to make a choice on how to implement it his strategy will be meaningless.  And yet is precisely here that many of us struggle.  Making a choice seems irrevocable and sometimes choosing one way in preference to another seems like closing the door on perfectly good opportunities.  But then again not choosing is also a choice and it’s a choice that won’t bring us to where we need to go.  How does our faith in God help us with this dilemma?   How does it help us to be leaders who decide?

DGT Episode 218 - Unlocking The Power To Choose

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Many of you have asked me to interview Lizzie Reezay—who has well over 200,000 subscribers on Youtube! Well, I heard you, and did just that. We talk about what it was like converting from Protestantism to Catholicism in such a public way. Learn more about Lizzie <a href="http://lizziesanswers.com/">here</a>. See her Youtube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXbWFrrHWz_3x9CGedtVGQ?pbjreload=10">here</a>. SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> MY BOOKS Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9">https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

BONUS | Lizzie Reezay's public conversion

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Freeing Women from Sex Slavery (Grace Williams) | Ep. 328

Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Fr. Chris Alar and the BeatiDudes in this special bonus episode. How to <a href="https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/pray-the-chaplet">pray the Chaple</a>t (text credit from The Divine Mercy website)**********************Father Chris Alar, MIC, is the Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the United States and Argentina. The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception are entrusted with spreading the message and devotion of Divine Mercy. #DivineMercy #DivineMercyChaplet #FrChrisAlar #MarianFathers #SaintFaustina #StFaustina #JesusITrustInYou #Mercy #CatholicPrayer #CatholicShowConnect with <a href="https://www.thedivinemercy.org">Divine Mercy </a><h2>Our Partners:</h2><a href="https://sockreligious.com/pages/beatidudes">Sock Religious (10% Discount)</a><a href="https://aquinaswealth.com/">Aquinas Wealth Advisors</a><a href="https://spokestreet.com/">Spoke Street Media</a><a href="https://divinecomedyimprov.com/">Divine Comedy</a><a href="https://www.undivided.life/">Undivided Life</a><h2>Follow The BeatiDudes:</h2><a href="https://www.undivided.life/podcasts">BeatiDudes Website</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/90739902/admin/">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBeatiDudesPodcast">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beatidudes/">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/The_BeatiDudes">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/">Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn</a> BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By<a href="https://thepencilbureau.com/">The Pencil Bureau</a>

Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet | Fr. Chris Alar, MIC | Episode #092

The Eucharist...the source and summit of our faith. Men, if you don't know the Eucharist, this episode is for you! The Eucharist and the cross are the two elements of our Catholic faith that caused most of Jesus's followers to leave Him. Think about that men...we know how the Resurrection changed the world. Yet how many people still doubt? The Eucharist is the other major pillar of our faith that causes the most division, even amongst self-proclaimed Catholics today! Listen to this episode to hear some fantastic stories on the Eucharist, an epic quote by St. Ignatius, bishop of Antioch, the connection between the Old and New Testament, and why the Mass is NOT boring because it is all about what you put into it, not just what you receive. Next week, we dive deeper into the concept of Transubstantiation and why you must believe this to be Catholic. 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 <a href="http://hallow.com/themanlycatholic" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">link</a> 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:1. Follow us on the ‘gram’ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themanlycatholic/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.2. Join our private FB <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themanlycatholic" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">group</a> exclusively for our listeners.3. Support this apostolate on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themanlycatholic?fan_landing=true" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Patreon</a>.  Contact Father Dom and James directly:<a href="mailto:james.cr.caldwell@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">james.cr.caldwell@gmail.com</a><a href="mailto:dcouturier@olcparish.net" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">dcouturier@olcparish.net</a>  Resources mentioned in the episode: 1. Pew <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/08/05/transubstantiation-eucharist-u-s-catholics/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">research</a> on Eucharist in USA 2. <a href="https://watch.formed.org/browse" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">FORMED</a>.org 3. Story of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarcisius" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">St. Tarcisius</a> 4. How <a href="https://aleteia.org/2019/08/11/how-st-clare-miraculously-defeated-an-entire-army/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">St. Clare </a>saved he<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 12 - Source and Summit

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Raising Kids Catholic + Q&A w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

Disclaimer – This show contains sensitive content related to child molestation. Please use caution when listening and be sure that you and others are in a place to hear this difficult discussion.Steve LaMure is a BeatiDude through and through. He has a wonderful family and a successful commercial real estate company in Dallas, Texas. Steve steps out in courage during this episode to share the difficult story of his family’s dark past, including the criminal acts of child molestation committed by his father. This is a story of hurt, anger, fear, and anxiety through which Steve finds faith, purpose, and a call to serve and love others. In the second half of the show, the Dudes play Blessed are the Joke Makers and they must take on the persona of a Video Game Addict to address the prompt, “I would like ____ for Christmas.”The TBD question of the day – What is your relationship with your guardian angel? How is that going right now? For this episode’s Reverse Simpsons, the Dudes attempt to stump Steve in a game of Two Truths and a Lie.Connect with Steve<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-lamure-121111/">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.dominuscommercial.com/">Dominus Commercial</a><a href="https://www.whiskywoods.com/">Whisky Woods</a><h2>Our Partners:</h2><a href="http://www.joinsolidarity.com/">Solidarity HealthShare</a><a href="https://sockreligious.com/pages/beatidudes">Sock Religious (10% Discount)</a><a href="https://aquinaswealth.com/">Aquinas Wealth Advisors</a><a href="https://spokestreet.com/">Spoke Street Media</a><a href="https://catholiccardgame.com?sca_ref=4057467.xx2t04Acid">The Catholic Card Game</a><a href="https://divinecomedyimprov.com/">Divine Comedy</a><a href="https://www.undivided.life/">Undivided Life</a><h2>Follow The BeatiDudes:</h2><a href="https://www.undivided.life/podcasts">BeatiDudes Website</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/90739902/admin/">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBeatiDudesPodcast">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beatidudes/">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/The_BeatiDudes">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/">Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn</a>BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By<a href="https://thepencilbureau.com/">The Pencil Bureau</a>

Living with the SINS OF OUR FATHERS | with Steve LaMure | Episode #043

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Relieving Post-Traumatic Stress & Calming Anxiety (Dr. Gerry Crete) | Ep.449

The non-Christian world can paint a vision of capitalism wherein the owner or the boss rules over the workers – exacting from them the maximum of energies in the most efficient way possible for the maximum profit.  Is this the vision that God has for our work?  In its landmark document from 2011, the Catholic Church lays out six principles to guide business leaders.  Its third principle holds that business ought to be for the benefit of the employees as well as the customer.  Here’s how this can be done.

DGT Episode 168 - Your Business At The Service Of Your Employees - Six Practical Principles For Business Part 3

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Matt & Seamus Coughlin WASTE 5 Hours | Ep. 402

<a href='https://spt.franciscan.edu/faculty/rice-robert/'>Deacon Bob</a> met Captain Kirk!
He and <a href='https://franciscan.edu/office-of-the-president/'>Father Dave</a> talk about the<a href='https://foxsportsradio.iheart.com/content/2024-10-01-1-the-odd-couple-with-rob-park-hour-3-tom-brady-vs-baker-mayfield-fox-sport/'> “Brady vs. Baker” fight</a>, MLB playoffs, and going to Hamilton with students. They also offer prayers for <a href='https://www.census.gov/topics/preparedness/events/hurricanes/helene.html'>those affected by the hurricane this past weekend</a>.
 
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The Captain

The Question

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Hiking The Via Alpina and Other Life Events! w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

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Heated Debate on Pornography w/ Dennis Prager

This week, I'm excited to have my good friend Paul George back on the show! If you caught our last episode, you'll know that Paul is not only the founder of The Art of Living but also the author of some fantastic books like "Rethink Happiness" and "Holy Grit." If you haven’t checked those out yet, I highly recommend you do—they’ve been game-changers for a lot of men, especially in men’s groups.

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In this episode, Paul and I dive deep into what it really means to be a husband and father. We’re talking about the real stuff—the joys, the struggles, and everything in between. We get personal about our own experiences, from how we navigate the daily challenges of marriage and fatherhood to the importance of having authentic friendships with other men. We both know firsthand how easy it is to fall into the trap of trying to go it alone, but let me tell you, that’s exactly where the enemy wants us.

We also talk about the power of vulnerability. Paul shares how he’s learned to let down his guard and be real, not just with God but with his wife and kids, too. And I open up about some of the hardest things I’ve faced as a husband and father—things that have also turned out to be the greatest blessings in my life. It’s not always easy, but man, it’s worth it.

One of the highlights for me was when we discussed the role of prayer in our lives. The morning we recorded this, Paul and I spent some time just praying for each other—real, honest prayer about the things that weigh on us as men. We realized that the hardest battles we face are often at home, in our roles as husbands and fathers. But that’s also where God is calling us to be the strongest, the holiest.

If you’re a guy who’s struggling in your marriage or feeling the weight of fatherhood, this episode is for you. We’re here to encourage you, to remind you that you’re not alone, and to offer some practical advice on how to move forward with God’s help. So whether you’re listening in the gym, mowing the lawn, or just driving in your car, I hope you’ll find something here that speaks to you.

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What Your Family Needs w/ Paul George

“God has not created us for the perishable and transitory things of earth, but for things heavenly and everlasting.” Join us for a provocative and faith-filled conversation on artificial intelligence, truth, and the Catholic worldview. In this episode, Rigel and Travis explore an extraordinary ChatGPT transcript in which an MIT student leads the AI model to a bold conclusion: that Catholic Christianity is the most rational, historical, and logically coherent worldview. Our discussion explores:- How ChatGPT responds to theological and philosophical questions when rigorously prompted- The danger of relativism and the cultural bias embedded in most modern discourse- Why miracles—if even one is true—are sufficient to validate the supernatural claims of the Church- What the Church teaches about miracles and how they’re rigorously tested (including examples like Lourdes)- The difference between scientism and true scientific reasoning—and why science alone can’t explain the fullness of human experience- How prompts and custom instructions shape AI output—and what that tells us about modern epistemology- Simulation theory, Elon Musk’s worldview, and how scientism circles back to belief in a “creator” of a different kind- A call for intellectual humility and a rational path toward faith in Christ and the Church He founded Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, or simply curious about how AI intersects with metaphysical questions, this episode will challenge you to consider not just what is true—but how we come to know it. Rigel and Travis emphasize that while AI can offer clarity, it must never become a substitute for truth itself. Instead, it can serve as a powerful tool—when wielded carefully—to highlight the profound coherence of the Catholic faith. Resources:Want to read the full ChatGPT conversation? Reach out to us at cofcomcat@gmail.com and we’ll send it to you. SPONSOR:This episode is sponsored by Holy Habits, the app helping Catholics overcome habitual mortal sin and grow in holiness—one day at a time. It’s like having a spiritual director in your pocket. We want to hear from you! Please feel free to email us at cofcomcat@gmail.com with any feedback and let us know what you think. Subscribe and follow us:Website: https://www.cofcomcat.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CofComCatLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coffee-commerce-catechesis/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cofcomcatTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cofcomcatFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Coffee-Commerce-Catechesis-Podcast/61556073063795/

ChatGPT Proves Catholicism?

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Case #05 - All In Your Head - Pt. 1

In this podcast we’ll learn that:

 - It’s not how you climb the mountain that matters, it’s how you walk down and do the work
 - The transfiguration reminds us that we are all invited to join the Kingdom of God
 - If you struggle with change, ask Jesus to help convert your heart.

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Transformation

The life of the Virgin Mary is the tale of a hero.  In the face of great obstacles and great opposition Our Lady demonstrated leadership in the most excellent of ways.  She goes before us as a mother and a queen, but it can be easy to overlook the harrowing and trying circumstances in which she lived.  Learning about her heroism helps us in our own.

DGT Episode 104 - The Vision, Daring, and Grit Of The Virgin Mary

Christianity means that we belong to Christ as members of His body and that means that we extend his mission through our own body, our own space, and time.  What is the mission of Christ.  One of the reasons He says He came to this world was to seek and to save what is lost.  If we are to be faithful to our mission we need to do the same.

DGT Episode 71 - Christ's Mission, Our Mission Part 5 - To Seek What Was Lost

In this week's episode of Catholic Re.Con., guest Kenny Burchard takes us from Pioneer Day to Moody Seminary to the Catholic Church. Kenny decided to stop asking anti-Catholics and "Joe Catholics" about the Catholic faith.&nbsp;
 
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An Anti-Catholic Foursquare Pastor Goes to the Source

This week Father Stephen Gadberry (as seen on American-Ninja Warrior TV), joined John in the studio for an incredibly raw & moving interview. 

Father Stephen shares about: 
- Becoming the Man of the house at a young age
- His call to the priesthood while serving in the Military 
- The intentional seeking of discomfort through ordinary things 
- Trying to be a Saint… “The Shepherd cannot run at the first sight of Danger” 


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Getting Back Up with Father Stephen Gadberry

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S2-Case #12-Awakened-Pt 1

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Culture, Pro-life Movement, and Nashville (Jonathon Van Maren) | Ep. 396

What if the solution to parish decline isn’t another event, but a knock at the door?

In this week’s episode, John welcomes Austin Habash, founder of Think Catholic and Sent Evangelization, to share his powerful story—from agnosticism to the Carthusian monastery, and now to leading neighborhood evangelization across the country.

Austin explains why door-to-door ministry isn’t just possible for Catholics—it’s vital. And how real transformation doesn’t start with a script, but with prayer, presence, and genuine charity.

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Sent Forth with Austin Habash

“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

Why do you pray? Why do you work? Why do you listen to this podcast? 
“If you don't have passion you are never going to do anything well”.  Where does that passion come from? On this week’s episode, John and Victor chat about this answer… your “why”. THAT is what is going to make a difference in how you live your everyday life. Your WHY is the detrimental factor in living a meaningful life.

In this episode, John and Victor talk about:
- Following the traditions of the family vs. claiming your own beliefs. 
- Jesus becoming REAL to John in jail
- What it means to divorce ourselves from the Lord 
- If they are a good teacher it is because they were a good witness first and you can only be a good witness if you have your WHY


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What's Your Why?

Mike Neri has a long record of service to the nation, his communities, and corporate and entrepreneurial organizations. A West Point graduate, Mike served in the Army on active duty for 12 years, attaining the rank of Major. He served in duty assignments and positions of leadership in the 1st Cavalry Division, the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, the 10th Combat Support Hospital, and in the Department of the Army Staff in the Pentagon. While on active duty serving in Colorado, Mike earned his MBA from Regis University. Mike transitioned to corporate America in 2004 and began a career in banking &amp; financial services specializing in Fintech and Payments.What defines Mike most is his care, love, and focus on his family. This bonus episode starts with a reflection on leadership and how men are called to lead others. Years after leading a Christ Renews His Parish retreat, Mike brought many men back together for a series of book studies that continued to solidify their Christ-centered fraternity onward. On Blessed are the Joke Makers Bonus Edition, each Dude must take on a different persona to address the prompt “Being Catholic is the best because _________.”<h2>Our Partners:</h2><a href="http://www.joinsolidarity.com/">Solidarity HealthShare</a><a href="https://sockreligious.com/pages/beatidudes">Sock Religious (10% Discount)</a><a href="https://decidedexcellence.com/">Decided Excellence</a><a href="https://spokestreet.com/">Spoke Street Media</a><a href="https://catholiccardgame.com?sca_ref=4057467.xx2t04Acid">The Catholic Card Game</a><a href="https://divinecomedyimprov.com/">Divine Comedy</a><a href="https://www.undivided.life/">Undivided Life</a><h2>Follow The BeatiDudes:</h2><a href="https://www.undivided.life/podcasts">BeatiDudes Website</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/90739902/admin/">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBeatiDudesPodcast">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beatidudes/">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/The_BeatiDudes">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/">Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn</a>BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By<a href="https://thepencilbureau.com/">The Pencil Bureau</a>

Gideon-Up For CHRIST | with Mr. Incredible, Mike Neri | Episode #038

Have you ever felt like you’ve "made it" as a Christian? Like you’ve done the work and that you’re all good? That attitude is a real temptation when you’ve decided to become a follower of Jesus, but it actually leads to a complacency that can be really bad for your faith. In this episode, Victor and I sit down to talk about complacency, and how we can fight it in our own lives.

In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why you’re never finished doing the work of following Jesus.
- Why complacency will kill your faith.
- What to do to fight feeling like you’ve got it “figured out.”
- And more!


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Have You Become Complacent?

Todd has over 25 years of business management and consulting experience in bringing digital and interactive initiatives to fruition through leadership, strategic alliances, processes, and technologies in industries such as media and entertainment. Todd holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Texas A&amp;M. Born out of the loss of his daughter, Todd co-founded the Taylor’s Gift Foundation, an award-winning 501c3 non-profit focused on organ donation and grief support for donor families. Taylor’s Gift is a compassionate source of hope, ensuring donor families never have to grieve alone. The show starts with “Blessed are the Joke Makers,” where the Dudes must address the prompt “doubting Thomas wished he was known for _____” as a thrill seeker. You won’t believe how the points play out on this one. The focus then turns to talk of heroes, and Todd shares a powerful reflection about his own granddad, Harland Storch. And speaking of heroes, Todd and the team reflect on Todd’s son Ryan and his calling to discern with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in NYC at the start of Covid. In his final reflection, Todd talks about his final moments sitting by his daughter’s side as they prepared for her organ donation, and he asked his brother-in-law to keep him accountable to live a life that honors God and others, regardless of what storms we face. <h2>Follow Todd &amp; Taylor's Gift</h2><a href="https://www.taylorsgift.org/">Taylor's Gift Website </a><h2>Our Partners:</h2><a href="http://www.joinsolidarity.com/">Solidarity HealthShare</a><a href="https://sockreligious.com/pages/beatidudes">Sock Religious (10% Discount)</a><a href="https://decidedexcellence.com/">Decided Excellence</a><a href="https://spokestreet.com/">Spoke Street Media</a><a href="https://divinecomedyimprov.com/">Divine Comedy</a><a href="https://www.undivided.life/">Undivided Life</a><h2>Follow The BeatiDudes:</h2><a href="https://www.undivided.life/podcasts">BeatiDudes Website</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/90739902/admin/">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBeatiDudesPodcast">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beatidudes/">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/The_BeatiDudes">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/">Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn</a>BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By<a href="https://thepencilbureau.com/">The Pencil Bureau</a>

We Called Your SON for More INFO | Todd Storch, Taylor's Gift Foundation | Episode #030

Can you really have too much of a good thing? In this episode Deacon Jeff Drzycimski and I talk about temperance and the immense benefits that come from practicing this virtue.

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 - What temperance is, and what it’s not.
 - How we use pleasure to fill voids in our hearts.
 - The different ways intemperance can creep into our lives.
 - The one solution to intemperance.


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In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Peter Kreeft, Professor of Philosophy at Boston College and renowned author and lecturer. We discuss the importance of philosophy and logic, and why philosophical errors are at the root of much of the crisis in our culture and in the Church. We also consider how we seem to live in a world “without reason,” in which rationality seems to be in short supply and common sense not so common. Host: Mario Costabile- 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. <a href="https://bit.ly/3UaE1t2">LEARN MORE</a>Hypuro Fit: discover the Catholic approach to fitness. <a href="https://bit.ly/4eIWbtz">LEARN MORE</a>- Resources -Take our podcast survey to help us make A Reason for Hope better for YOU! <a href="https://www.areasonforhopepodcast.com/">www.areasonforhopepodcast.com</a>Visit our website:<a href="https://arrayofhope.org/">www.arrayofhope.org</a> Sign up for FREE on the Array of Hope Channel app:<a href="https://watch.arrayofhope.net/">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">@arrayofhopeministries</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arrayofhopeministries/">@arrayofhopeministries</a>X: <a href="https://twitter.com/AOHMinistries">@aohministries</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@arrayofhopeministries">@arrayofhopeministries</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/array-of-hope-ministries/">@arrayofhopeministries</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/arrayofhope">@ArrayofHopeMinistries</a> Follow AOH Music: <a href="https://aohmusic.lnk.to/bioPD">aohmusic.lnk.to/bio</a>

A World without Reason | Dr. Peter Kreeft | R4H

In this bonus episode, we’re talking to my friend Bill Donaghy about transgenderism. What can everyday Catholics do about this hot-button issue that’s everywhere today?

In this bonus episode, you’ll learn:
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 - Why we shouldn’t be afraid of offending each other
 - How the Catholic approach is bigger than stereotypes
 - What parents and everyday Catholics can read to learn more


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Bill Donaghy On Transgenderism

The BeatiDudes are joined by speaker, author, and entrepreneur Jordan Raynor to discuss faith and work. This ecumenical conversation challenges listeners to realize our role in making every workplace sacred through our existence as Christians and through the excellence of our work. Through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), the Mere Christians podcast, and his weekly devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians connect the gospel to their work. In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup that Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures. Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. The Raynors are proud members of The Church at Odessa.On Blessed are the Joke Makers, the Dudes must take on the persona of a busy basketball coach to address the prompt, “If I had a $100,000 bottle of wine, I would open it for ______.”The TBD Question of the Day – what is something good you learned at a bad job?The show concludes with a Reverse Simpsons during which Jordan takes over as the host of the show to challenge the Dudes and listeners to have gratitude for everything.<a href="https://www.jordanraynor.com/">Follow Jordan</a><h2>Our Partners:</h2><a href="http://www.joinsolidarity.com/">Solidarity HealthShare</a><a href="https://sockreligious.com/pages/beatidudes">Sock Religious (10% Discount)</a><a href="https://aquinaswealth.com/">Aquinas Wealth Advisors</a><a href="https://spokestreet.com/">Spoke Street Media</a><a href="https://catholiccardgame.com?sca_ref=4057467.xx2t04Acid">The Catholic Card Game</a><a href="https://divinecomedyimprov.com/">Divine Comedy</a><a href="https://www.undivided.life/">Undivided Life</a><h2>Follow The BeatiDudes:</h2><a href="https://www.undivided.life/podcasts">BeatiDudes Website</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/90739902/admin/">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBeatiDudesPodcast">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beatidudes/">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/The_BeatiDudes">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/">Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn</a>BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By<a href="https://thepencilbureau.com/">The Pencil Bureau</a>

The Sacredness of Secular Work | Jordan Raynor | Episode #069

This week, I’m diving deep into what it means to truly wait on God. We live in a world where we’re always on the go, but sometimes, God calls us to slow down and listen. It’s not always easy—trust me, I struggle with it too! But the grace we find in that quiet waiting can be life-changing.

Join me as I talk about how I’ve navigated moments of feeling distant from God, and what I’ve learned about hearing His voice in the stillness. We all need patience, fortitude, and hope, and I hope this episode helps you find some in your own journey.

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📚 Bible verses for reflection:

Psalm 130:5 – "I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His word I put my hope."

Isaiah 40:31 – "But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."

Micah 7:7 – "But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me."

Matthew 10:30 –  "But even the hairs of your head are all numbered."

Luke 22:44 –  "And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly; and His sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground."

Waiting On God

Every episode starts with an excerpt of the show that either strikes the funny bone or cuts straight to the heart. With the open space available for this Friday bonus episode, The BeatiDudes are proud to share a montage of show openers from the first two seasons. You’re in for a treat as you experience a whole bunch of funny with plenty of faith and formation as well.<h2>Our Partners:</h2><a href="https://sockreligious.com/pages/beatidudes">Sock Religious (10% Discount)</a><a href="https://learnmore.solidarityhealthshare.org/beatidudes/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BeatiDudes&amp;utm_content=why_solidarity">Solidarity HealthShare</a><a href="https://aquinaswealth.com/">Aquinas Wealth Advisors</a><a href="https://www.lucidprivateoffices.com/">Lucid Private Office</a><a href="https://spokestreet.com/">Spoke Street Media</a><a href="https://catholiccardgame.com/?sca_ref=4057467.xx2t04Acid">The Catholic Card Game</a><a href="https://divinecomedyimprov.com/">Divine Comedy</a><a href="https://www.undivided.life/">Undivided Life</a><h2>Follow The BeatiDudes:</h2><a href="https://www.undivided.life/podcasts">BeatiDudes Website</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/90739902/admin/">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBeatiDudesPodcast">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beatidudes/">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/The_BeatiDudes">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/">Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn</a> BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By<a href="https://thepencilbureau.com/">The Pencil Bureau</a>

Show Me the Funny – Seasons I and II Montage of Episode Openers | The BeatiDudes and Friends | Episode #156

Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., joins Deacon Charlie Echeverry to explore the crossroads of science and sacred history. They dive into the mysteries of the Shroud of Turin, examine how the Church has long nurtured scientific inquiry, and discuss near-death experiences, AI, and miracles—revealing how a scientific approach can actually deepen our Catholic faith.&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christ-Science-Reason-about-Miracles/dp/1621647439/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1335907190217765&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PefTkHZZA4F8d-IjCyr1mMMU0x1_UMBQzcWuK8MV_NCdl5e57KJy09rNzCylIbjF33LnOZtXYIg8d32WVZAxkAcoAGWML-I2HMAMymRiVjtzUKMn0Gzo-T_Ms_4qmD3eoM3gEUYSVttCJiTkU87XcdBPwVf2s-WmRLv5Qc-f-A1mZb2JMalL6KRttK7XLd7SXUDbyMB1hBMsG84KwkEd1azmC_5Ya_HfdDnsxyWyGlwf2KkDFMJKtKstBdpbVMc0nYkXrkZgLKHztU9Bu6gnW7gaM2fNPU3egZGLxytzGn1DsK8AhYzwXJnvmYdkIRFFgETCn99dVVDbwjsRI6Jz_3O5JX_hYpUCTNBTexcgHC19-pJw6Sq738HtSWxAPA8kfN7qdZoeSyhDr1Qdb17cyHk7HlpZ3GfUaK9u6vp1rW--_s0NtArd7cFetn_V_DQ4.yZPxc_QcdfILKtodycQIpMXtiNIW_hHG5-IkIHrbmjA&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;hvadid=83494438624406&amp;hvbmt=be&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocint=66&amp;hvlocphy=65300&amp;hvnetw=o&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvtargid=kwd-83494539447509%3Aloc-190&amp;hydadcr=19706_13381449&amp;keywords=fr+robert+spitzer+books&amp;mcid=68062f95e33d363b96ec4a3edd4e298a&amp;msclkid=b6214bb95c5d1ee70fc22c5cc0476757&amp;qid=1743100962&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christ, Science, and Reason: What We Can Know about Jesus, Mary, and Miracles</a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;Fr. Robert Spitzer. S.J., Ph.D</li><li><a href="https://www.magisterium.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Magisterium AI</a></li></ul>

How Science Reveals God: Near Death Experiences, Miracles, and the Shroud of Turin | Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D

In this week's episode of Catholic ReCon, radio host Gus Lloyd (Sirius XM's Seize the Day) explains a sequence of events which caused a monumental conversion of heart (and a reversion to the Catholic Church).&nbsp;
 
#CatholicRadio #ChristianTestimony #RudeAwakening #GodsWill #JesusChristofNazareth #HolyTrinity #Virtue #Vice #DeathtoLife #ConversionofHeart #GraveSin #BornAgain #CharismaticChristian&nbsp;
 
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How a Near-Drowning Experience Led Gus Lloyd Back to the Catholic Church

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In this engaging conversation, Fr. James Mallon discusses his journey as a parish priest in Nova Scotia, emphasizing the urgent need for parish renewal and the formation of disciples. He reflects on the challenges facing the modern church, including the alarming statistics regarding the beliefs of self-identified Catholics. The discussion also touches on the importance of St. Joseph in the faith and concludes with a light-hearted exchange about whiskey and cooking.
takeaways
<ul>
 <li>Fr. James is passionate about parish renewal for evangelization.</li>
 <li>Revitalization of the parish is a pressing task for the church.</li>
 <li>Viability of a parish is not the only measure of success.</li>
 <li>Many Catholics identify as such without understanding core beliefs.</li>
 <li>The Eucharist is often misunderstood among self-identified Catholics.</li>
 <li>St. Joseph serves as a model of humility and obedience.</li>
 <li>Culinary skills can foster community and friendship.</li>
 <li>Whiskey tasting can be an art form, much like faith.</li>
 <li>The importance of personal faith in the life of a disciple.</li>
 <li>Discipleship involves both formation and evangelization.</li>
</ul>

A Dram with Fr Mallon

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Most of us think about giving up something for Lent. But take a second here. Are you just being guilted into it?

Are you giving up something because you feel you have to? Or are you actually trying to seek a relationship?



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Maybe you hadn't really thought about it. So let's do it differently this time. Maybe change it up. Add a 10-second prayer to your busy day.

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Keep it simple. Keep it small. Actually get it done. *And make it count.*

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

The Burial Cloth of Jesus - NEW Reasons to BELIEVE  | Fr. Andrew Dalton | Episode #081

In this week&#39;s episode of Catholic ReCon, testimonies from reverts and converts, guest Deacon Dave Imhof shares a simple, touching story of having a servant&#39;s heart, a willingness to learn, and a humble spirit. Along the way, he recalls an encounter with Jesus. 
 
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How a Lukewarm Catholic Became a Deacon

The great mystery of Christmas is commemorating the historical event of the birth of the Messiah and simultaneously the preparation of the second coming of Christ. As St. John Paul II said, "Our whole life should be an 'advent', in vigilant expectation of Christ's final coming." Preparation and expectation. How we live our everyday lives matters. Join John and Victor as they address the temptation to get caught up in the busyness of Christmas and reject the gift of the Advent season. 

In this episode, John and Victor discuss:
-Advent as a time of training for the rest of our lives 
- How conforming our will to the Lord's can be a source of joy
- 5 ways to enter into Advent

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John Kunz is the most stylish man to join The BeatiDudes at the Tiny Table over the first four seasons. After the loss of his son in 2001 and a subsequent miscarriage, John opened a pathway to healing partially by exploring his creative side. He and his wife love to make their clothing or add creative alterations to the items they already have.This fun-loving episode will leave you feeling (and looking) good.<h2>Our Partners:</h2><a href="https://sockreligious.com/pages/beatidudes">Sock Religious (10% Discount)</a><a href="https://learnmore.solidarityhealthshare.org/beatidudes/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=BeatiDudes&amp;utm_content=why_solidarity">Solidarity HealthShare</a><a href="https://aquinaswealth.com/">Aquinas Wealth Advisors</a><a href="https://www.lucidprivateoffices.com/">Lucid Private Office</a><a href="https://spokestreet.com/">Spoke Street Media</a><a href="https://catholiccardgame.com/?sca_ref=4057467.xx2t04Acid">The Catholic Card Game</a><a href="https://divinecomedyimprov.com/">Divine Comedy</a><a href="https://www.undivided.life/">Undivided Life</a><h2>Follow The BeatiDudes:</h2><a href="https://www.undivided.life/podcasts">BeatiDudes Website</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/90739902/admin/">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBeatiDudesPodcast">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beatidudes/">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/The_BeatiDudes">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/schiefelbein/">Jeff Schiefelbein on LinkedIn</a> BeatiDudes Theme Song and Music By<a href="https://thepencilbureau.com/">The Pencil Bureau</a>

Ascots and Whatnots - The Fashion Episode | John Kunz | Episode #162

Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor discuss the modern day issue of distraction, and the danger it poses to the family.

Distraction

"Almost nothing gets out there that's not controversial when it comes to the media covering the Catholic faith. You know, I remember one author saying that hatred and bias towards Catholicism was the only legitimate one that was still around. And I tend to agree - anti-Catholicism is the last acceptable form of bigotry."Today we're joined by Mario Toneguzzi, a veteran journalist with over 40 years of experience in newspapers, to explore the complex relationship between media and Christianity....

Media Bias and Hostility with Mario Toneguzzi

According to Fortune magazine, overall undergraduate enrollment experienced the steepest rate of decline on record from 2019 to 2022, and it has only worsened since then. There are several explanations, but one cause is entirely self-imposed: most universities and colleges have now replaced education with ideology, subverting the search for truth with political indoctrination. Today, we discuss the ideological takeover of higher education and how the Catholic conception of the university can help provide an antidote. A listener asks, if priests are meant to represent Jesus, are nuns supposed to represent Mary? 00:00 | Intro 01:47 | Catholic social thought tradition and the higher education crisis 03:50 | Differences between Catholic and secular universities 04:50 | Seeking while knowing the truth 07:33 | Resisting relativism 09:30 | Catholic staff ratios for Catholic universities 11:16 | Segregating Catholic identity 13:51 | Academic freedom at Catholic universities 15:46 | Dicy freedom of speech claims 17:06 | Catholic universities and male participation 18:37 | Higher education and vocational training 20:35 | High costs and accessibility 21:51 | What can we do to course-correct universities that have lost their way? 24:50 | Listener question 26:01 | Word on Fire Institute Links <ul> <li>"<a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/barron/ivy-league/">Ivy League Presidents and the Collapse of Moral Reasoning</a>" by Bishop Barron</li> <li>Statistic on men in 4-year schools: <a href= "https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/12/18/fewer-young-men-are-in-college-especially-at-4-year-schools/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/12/18/fewer-young-men-are-in-college-especially-at-4-year-schools/</a></li> <li>Learn more about the Word on Fire Institute: <a href= "https://institute.wordonfire.org/">Institute.WordonFire.org</a></li> </ul> 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>!