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<h1 class="p1"><strong>What is the interior life? This week we discuss Dom Jean-Baptiste Chautard's book, <a href="https://tanbooks.com/products/books/spiritual-warfare/virtue-vice/the-soul-of-the-apostolate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Soul of the Apostolate</a>. </strong></h1>
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What is the “interior life”? – “the state of activity of a soul which strives against its natural inclinations in order to REGULATE them, and endeavors to acquire the HABIT of judging and directing its movements IN ALL THINGS according to the light of the Gospel and the example of Our Lord.” We talk about the 11 truths Dom Jean-Baptiste Chautard mentions in his book The Soul of the Apostolate.

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Truths of the Interior Life

<h2>What does it mean to be a king? How did King David fail, and what happened when he didn’t fulfill his role?</h2>
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<h3>LIVING BEYOND SUNDAY: MAKING YOUR HOME A HOLY PLACE</h3>
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<h1 class="p1">Catholic Saints with Fr. Sean Donovan</h1>
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There’s a common thread among thousands of formerly sinful people we now call Saints.

They had a relationship with God.

Which then inspired them to ‘set the world on fire’ as Catherine of Sienna put it.

<b>But, more specifically, it meant they put in the time.</b>

They sat with the Lord. Spoke with Him. Listened to Him.

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They unveiled their hearts and wounds and problems to Him.

They offered him thanks and gratitude.

They left their sufferings with Him on the altar.

They begged for His help.

<b>My question to you: are you putting in the time?</b>

I’m not talking about time to just talk at Him or sit in church making a mental grocery list. I’m talking about time to build a consistent, honest relationship. Time to speak, and time to listen.

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Catholic Saints with Fr. Sean Donovan

<p style="font-weight: 400;">By now any Christian who follows events in the world knows how important it is for us to act.  The news headlines are filled with reports of things that are happening and calls for us to get involved.  On the other hand Christians are equally convinced that we need to pray.  Prayer is a part of our spiritual tradition and something our Savior commanded us to do. Is there a connection between the two?  Is there really a value to prayer when so much of our brain space is taken up by issues, and confrontations, and worry about the future.  I think there is and I want to make a case for it.</p>

DGT Episode 261 - Making The Case For Prayer - Impact Culture For Christ Part 4

<p>Men underestimate the war being waged against them. The Devil doesn’t just tempt from a distance; he enters your home, seeking to pull you off your vocation as a husband and father, drown out the voice of God, and divide your marriage. Scripture, the saints, and even modern exorcists confirm it: this is how the enemy works. Yet the vast majority of men are unarmed and frankly unaware. </p>
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<p>Only 5–10% of Catholic men are even praying daily. Is it any wonder the family is crumbling? In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt break open <em>The Rule</em> to expose three subtle but devastating ways demons attack men. We’ll name what’s really happening, why it matters for husbands and fathers, and how you can resist. </p>
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Demons in the Home - How Evil Spirits Attack Us

<p><span>Getting out of the moment your stuck in.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Hosts Pat Lencioni and Chris Stefanick give a daily reflection for Christians in the workplace.</span></p>

Power of Reset

<p><span>Staying rooted in the Truth and sharing it with grace. </span></p>
<p><span>***We are taking a short summer break and decided to play some of our favorite episodes. New episodes will resume in a couple of weeks, and we hope you enjoy these reminders in the meantime. God bless – Pat and Chris</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Hosts Pat Lencioni and Chris Stefanick give a daily reflection for Christians in the workplace.</span></p>

Truth and Grace

<p>God's only motive is love.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight:400;">Hosts Pat Lencioni and Chris Stefanick give a daily reflection for Christians in the workplace.</span></p>

It's all Good

<p>There’s nothing like landing fighter jets on a moving ship… unless you count watching Vanderbilt fans carry a goalpost three miles to a river. </p>
<p>In this episode, Father Dave Pivonka and Deacon Bob Rice cover a lot of ground—starting with Father Dave’s 26 hours aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier and somehow ending up in a debate over the MLB playoffs—with plenty of stops in between for college football’s biggest upset, Pete Rose’s Hall of Fame hopes (and his knack for stirring up controversy). They weave in hurricane updates, election-season frustrations, and how to keep hope anchored in Christ when the headlines and commercials make it hard. </p>
<p>At the heart of the episode is a challenge to engage the world with charity and courage. Whether it’s honoring military service, keeping politics civil, or discussing parish life, the conversation stays rooted in what it means to be “radically Catholic and genuinely normal” —echoing the wisdom of upcoming Franciscan University guest speaker Arthur Brooks. </p>
<p>Naturally, there are tangents, from debating Dodgers vs. Guardians, to the questionable safety of glass mugs in Deacon Bob’s online store, to daydreaming about recording a future episode live at a Savannah Bananas game (because why not add “banana ball” to the podcast bucket list?). </p>
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<p>(00:00) Little Carl from <em>Up</em> and Listener-Centric Podcasting <br>
The show kicks off with banter about Father Dave’s resemblance to the Pixar character and a new focus on speaking directly to listeners. There’s also a sheepish admission of forgetting to mention the <a href='https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-francis-of-assisi-614'>Feast of St. Francis</a> in a recent episode. </p>
<p>(02:00) Hurricanes, Helena, and Power Outages <br>
Prayers and updates for friends and parishes in Tampa and the Carolinas following recent storms. Some still without power, but grateful the damage wasn’t as bad as feared. </p>
<p>(03:36) NFL and College Football Upsets <br>
<a href='https://www.buccaneers.com/'>Bucs</a> beat the <a href='https://www.neworleanssaints.com/'>Saints</a>, <a href='https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/det/detroit-lions'>Lions</a> crush the <a href='https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/dal/dallas-cowboys'>Cowboys</a>, <a href='https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/_/id/87/notre-dame-fighting-irish'>Notre Dame</a> dominates, <a href='https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/_/id/194/ohio-state-buckeyes'>Ohio State</a> falls to <a href='https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/_/id/2483/oregon-ducks'>Oregon</a>, and <a href='https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/_/id/238/vanderbilt-commodores'>Vanderbilt</a> takes down <a href='https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/_/id/333/alabama-crimson-tide'>Alabama</a> for the first time in half a century—prompting fans to rip out the goalposts and parade them through town. </p>
<p>(07:13) MLB Playoffs and the Pete Rose Debate <br>
<a href='https://www.espn.com/mlb/team/_/name/cle/cleveland-guardians'>Guardians</a> still alive, <a href='https://www.mlb.com/dodgers'>Dodgers</a>, <a href='https://www.mlb.com/mets'>Mets</a>, and <a href='https://www.mlb.com/yankees'>Yankees</a> in the mix. The hosts remember <a href='https://www.mlb.com/player/pete-rose-121454'>Pete Rose</a>—celebrated for his record-breaking hits, banned for betting on baseball. Should he be in the Hall of Fame? Father Dave offers his verdict (with an asterisk). </p>
<p>(14:40) 26 Hours on an Aircraft Carrier <br>
Father Dave recounts his once-in-a-lifetime visit: watching night landings, meeting 19-year-old sailors steering the ship, and hearing stories of sacrifice. Reflections on gratitude for the military, especially in light of global tensions. </p>
<p>(22:39) Political Ads, Candidate Fatigue, and True Hope <br>
Frustrations over divisive campaign commercials in battleground states. Honest conversation about voting with conscience, media-driven anxiety, and remembering that our hope must be in Christ—not political figures or parties. </p>
<p>(29:35) Arthur Brooks, “Radical Catholicism,” and Civil Conversations <br>
Preview of an upcoming <a href='https://magazine.franciscan.edu/articles/secrets-of-subversive-catholicism/'>Franciscan University event with Brooks,</a> who encourages Catholics to be boldly faithful yet approachable. Examples from campus life of students disagreeing charitably on liturgy without division. </p>
<p>(33:36) Prayer for Peace, Unity, and Hope <br>
The episode closes with a prayer for charity in conversation, peace in political discourse, and renewed hope for anyone struggling with national or personal anxieties. </p>
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<p>Resources &amp; Mentions </p>
<ul>
<li><a href='https://franciscan.edu/'>Franciscan University of Steubenville</a> – Learn more about upcoming conferences and events. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href='https://magazine.franciscan.edu/'>Franciscan Magazine Online </a>– Stories from campus and beyond. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href='https://arthurbrooks.com/'>Arthur Brooks</a> – Author, Harvard professor, and upcoming Franciscan University guest speaker. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href='https://thesavannahbananas.com/'>Savannah Bananas</a> – The “banana ball” team Father Dave wants to see live. </li>
</ul>
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Bottom Gun

<p>One of these without the other does not serve us.</p>
<p>&hellip;<br />Hosts Pat Lencioni and Chris Stefanick give a daily reflection for Christians in the workplace.</p>

Joy and Authenticity

<p>What does <em>Ad Orientem</em> have to do with <em>Gladiator 2</em>? </p>
<p>Father Dave and Deacon Bob kick off the Advent season with football victories, movie mayhem, and final reflections on the pope’s encyclical on the Sacred Heart. From Notre Dame’s playoff hopes to <em>Gladiator 2’s</em> brooding battles, it’s an episode filled with sports, spirituality, and a surprising amount of wine. (Star Trek wine, that is.) </p>
<p>They swap Thanksgiving stories, reflect on family traditions, and explore how sports can form deep relational bonds—even between a theater kid and his football-loving dad. Father Dave also shares about his upcoming trip to Rome and what it means to be a “missionary of mercy” in everyday life. </p>
<p>The heart of the episode? Advent. They unpack the challenge of finding peace in the chaos, what it means to “pray always,” and why even the Son of Man’s arrival doesn’t guarantee a quiet season. Through sports, Scripture, and storytelling, they invite listeners into a deeper encounter with the Sacred Heart this Advent. </p>
<p>Want to dive deeper this Advent? Pray with us and share the hope; one story, one laugh, and one sacred moment at a time. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Highlighted Sections </p>
<p>(00:00) Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Box of Joy <br>
Deacon Bob and Father Dave recap Thanksgiving fun, Black Friday sales, and the importance of generosity—spotlighting <a href='https://crosscatholic.org/box-of-joy/'>Box of Joy</a>, a mission to share Christmas gifts with children in poverty. </p>
<p>(02:00) Advent Begins  <br>
As the liturgical year turns, the guys reflect on awkward Advent readings, liturgical traditions like <a href='https://reverentcatholicmass.com/blog/what-everyone-should-know-about-ad-orientem-worship'><em>ad orientem</em></a>, and creative <a href='https://shop.catholicsupply.com/store/c/421-Advent-Calendars.aspx?srsltid=AfmBOopYjUHdm1cAHGTix8RXZO3fVdeXkcaQ_qdlTT-qgjYFGMYdtbEv'>Advent calendars</a>. </p>
<p>(03:30) Pepper Spray and Playoff Dreams <br>
<a href='https://fightingirish.com/'>Notre Dame’s</a> season ends with promise, while <a href='https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/_/id/130/michigan-wolverines'>Michigan</a> and <a href='https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/_/id/194/ohio-state-buckeyes'>Ohio State</a> make headlines for pepper spray and post-game drama. They weigh playoff predictions and relive an eight-overtime thriller. </p>
<p>(08:30) Touchdowns and Tearjerkers <br>
Why do we love sports so much? Deacon Bob and Father Dave share how athletics helped shape their relationships with their dads—and how those traditions continue with their own families today. </p>
<p>(16:52) Gladiators, Wicked Witches, and Sci-Fi Sips <br>
Deacon Bob reviews <a href='https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9218128/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_gladia'><em>Gladiator 2</em></a> (aka <em>The Broodinator</em>), shares reactions to <a href='https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1'><em>Wicked</em></a> and <a href='https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13622970/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_moana%25202'><em>Moana 2</em></a>, and debates the legacy of <em>Gladiator</em> while sipping on sci-fi-themed vino. </p>
<p>(20:39) Advent Chaos and Finding Peace <br>
The gospel isn’t calm—it’s cosmic chaos. The guys talk about Christ coming into disorder, the paradox of peace in the midst of mess, and how Advent offers an invitation to pray with urgency and hope. </p>
<p>(27:00) Rome, Theology, and the Freedom to Love <br>
Father Dave previews his Rome trip and the upcoming theology and culture conference—complete with Cardinal meetings, theological debates, and (maybe) an audience with the Pope. </p>
<p>(34:06) Encyclical Wrap-Up: Mercy, Mission, and the Sacred Heart <br>
The pope’s letter ends with a call to forgiveness, reparation, and living out divine love. They discuss mercy, mission, and the line: “Be your own missionary, in your own way.” </p>
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<p>Resources Mentioned </p>
<ul>
<li><a href='https://crosscatholic.org/box-of-joy/'>Box of Joy – Cross Catholic Outreach</a> – Bring Christmas to children in need </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href='https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9218128/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_gladia'><em>Gladiator 2</em> </a>– Directed by Ridley Scott, starring Denzel Washington </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href='https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13622970/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_moana%25202'><em>Moana 2</em></a> (2025) </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href='https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1'><em>Wicked</em></a> – Broadway classic hits the big screen </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href='https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/20241024-enciclica-dilexit-nos.html'>Encyclical on the Sacred Heart</a> – Final thoughts and themes of forgiveness and reparation </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href='https://reverentcatholicmass.com/blog/what-everyone-should-know-about-ad-orientem-worship'><em>Ad Orientem</em> Explained</a> – Liturgical practice during Advent </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href='https://www.catholictothemax.com/'>CatholicToTheMax.com </a>– Use code <em>HOPE</em> for 10% off </li>
</ul>
<p>Make this the best Christmas ever for children growing up in poverty around the world by donating a Box of Joy®. Your gift will surprise a child with what could be their first Christmas gift! Each box is filled with toys, clothing, school supplies, a rosary and a story about Jesus. Donate a Box of Joy at <a href='http://boxofjoy.org'>boxofjoy.org</a>.</p>
<p><em>Box of Joy is a ministry of Cross Catholic Outreach.</em></p>
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<p>Listen to more <a href='https://faithandreason.com/series/they-that-hope/'><em>They That Hope</em></a> episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at <a href='https://faithandreason.com/'>Faith and Reason</a>.</p>