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Facing The Problem of Evil and Suffering with Fr. Dan Reehil

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

We are officially in the thick of Lent! There is no doubt that the initial zeal of our commitments may be dwindling. Our temptations to break our promises are not random, and we may actually be able to rejoice in the suffering of these temptations. 

In this episode, you will hear John and Victor talk about:

- The REASON your lent is getting difficult
- Being grounded in a “yes”.
- Suffering is the key to our salvation!
- Practical tips on how to suffer well! 

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Why Is It Hard To Keep Our Lenten Promises?

In this episode of Pints with Aquinas, we'll take a look at Aquinas' commentary on St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians. Specifically, we will delve into what he has to say about putting on the armor of God. 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>

What is the Armor of God?

In this bonus episode, Matt and I, (two super young, cool guys) discuss what we wish we could have known years ago to be better men. The past controls the present unless we make the decision to intentionally love and lead our families well. “Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.”

In this bonus episode you’ll here about:
- The need to be open, receptive and seek help from those wiser than ourselves.
- The sooner you reflect on & address your wounds, the better your relationships will be!
- Expectations vs. Reality as Catholic parent.
- The call to be a leader (that does not manipulate)
- And more!


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BONUS: Matt Fradd in the New Studio

Whether your job feels monotonous or mundane, this conversation reveals how it can still serve as a profound act of worship and transformation. Join us as we unpack how even the simplest tasks can glorify God and change our lives, making every day an opportunity to live out a testament of faith and purpose. He leadeth me by Fr. Walter J. Ciszek S.J. provides a pathway to discovering how we can live and work within God's will, turning every workday into a step towards spiritual fulfillment.

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In this episode, we discuss topics like:

- Responding to workplace irritations as chances to grow in sanctity.
- Understanding work's higher purpose and aligning it with God's plan.
- Embracing total abandonment to God's will in our professional lives.
- The impact of complaining about work and how it might contradict our faith.
- The necessity of dependence on God to guide our work efforts.
- The risks of living life in wait for its end, and appreciating the present as a gift.
- Drawing lessons from Adam's work in the Garden of Eden and working "unto the Lord."
- Recognizing the trap of ego in work, where "I" becomes a barrier to experiencing work's true glory.
- Insights from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on viewing work as a gift—not a burden but a means to enrich others' lives.

Will Work For Sanctity

Without a doubt the life of St. Paul is one of the best places to study leadership in The New Testament.  Not only is his life an example of leadership, but in his first and second letters to Timothy St. Paul exposes his heart.  He writes to his beloved son, Timothy, whom he has formed in the faith, a letter of encouragement to go all the way to the end to mee the demands of leading God’s people.  His letter gives us many wonderful insights, especially in how to rekindle the fire.

DGT Episode 162 - Rekindle The Fire - St. Paul‘ Leadership Legacy II Part 1

Join us as we “wash the cup” the way the Pharisees just couldn't. In this episode, John and Victor talk about the tendency we have towards living for the opinion of others rather than living for our relationship with God. Are your daily efforts increasing your virtue or popularity? 

In this episode we talk about:  
- That charming pick-up-the-phone voice
- How we are chameleons
- Self-awareness vs. Self Preservation
- Being ok with not being ok all the time


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Keeping Up Appearances

EPISODE 174: One Body, One Mission

In this episode, John and Victor talk about the dangers of living the Faith alone. As you will hear, the  Battle of Amalek is the perfect example of this: we have a great need for other people in our life in order to do the Lord’s will with strength. 

In this episode you will hear:  
- Happiness is fleeting, but joy is constant. 
- We’re quiet about our issues and our problems. 
- What do we allow ourselves to be pulled apart by? 
- So much of our life, we spend waiting for somebody else to deal with problems that God has equipped us to deal with on our own. 

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One Body, One Mission

In this bonus episode with Jon Leonetti we discuss:

 - The role grilled cheese played in Jon's ministry
 - Trying to control our lives rather than giving our plans up to the Lord can lead to our disappointment
 - Moments of silence are where we can hear God the loudest
 - And more!

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Feeling the pull to dive deeper into prayer and purpose years ago, Chad Simpson eventually entered the process to become a Benedictine Oblate. He joins the BeatiDudes for a reflection on this journey and how the Rule of St. Benedict has shaped his life.Work and Pray – Ora et Labora. On Blessed are the Joke Makers, the Dudes must take on the persona of a video game addict to address the prompt, “My old Catholic grandma is known for ________.” For Reverse Simpsons, Chad and the Dudes play BeatiSNUDES – a wine-tasting challenge to rank three wines from most expensive to least expensive. <a href="https://divineoffice.org/">Pray the Divine Office</a><a href="https://www.kansasmonks.org/">Kansas Monks</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>

Sufficient Amounts of Wine & The Rule of St. Benedict | Chad Simpson | Episode #071

In this episode of "Pints with Aquinas," writer Suan Sonna drops by the studio to chat about his Baptist upbringing, his initial embrace of leftist politics, and what led him to become a conservative Catholic. We discuss: - Suan's experience growing up as the son of a Baptist minister. - How many arguments for abortion end up justifying infanticide. - Where we find support for the papacy in Scripture. - How William Lane Craig and Sir Roger Scruton helped Suan overcome his former liberal positions. <a href="https://pints.mattfradd.com/pwa-confessions-signup/">Sign up for my free course on St. Augustine's "Confessions"!</a> SPONSORS Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> Ethos Logos: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> GIVING Patreon or Directly: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/support/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/support/ </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 co-producer of the show. LINKS 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> Gab: <a href="https://gab.com/mattfradd">https://gab.com/mattfradd</a> Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas">https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas</a> MY BOOKS Get my NEW book "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1645851311?pf_rd_r=G1VMH792WKT544VHG4CJ&amp;pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&amp;pd_rd_r=68b2ceaa-6dec-467b-8cd1-c7f8d1129a35&amp;pd_rd_w=4u4Se&amp;pd_rd_wg=w1Iui&amp;ref_=pd_gw_unk">How To Be Happy: Saint Thomas' Secret To A Good Life</a>," out now! 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>

From Baptist Leftist to Conservative Catholic (Suan Sonna) | Ep. 299

In this week&#39;s episode of Catholic ReCon, testimonies from reverts and converts, guest Shivani Sonawane describes her Hindu upbringing, connections to Christianity, the allure of the world, and her magnetic draw to her Creator. The ending will amaze you. 
 
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Why a Raised Hindu Became a Devout Catholic Christian

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

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?

Fr. Dave and Dcn. Bob talk about sports and why they love them (even when their teams lose), the beatification of Pope John Paul I, and Philippians 2:1-11.

Philippians 2:1-11

The second book of Pope St. Gregory The Great’s “Rule For Shepherds” comes to a close by tackling one of the thorniest problems in the heart of a leader.  Whom do we serve?  On the one hand if we serve only God we run the risk of losing the people that we are called to lead.  However, if we serve the people that we are called to lead we can sometimes run amuck of our relationship with God.  The proper balance can only be found in what I call the love of a servant.

DGT Episode 148 - The Love Of A Servant - Gregory The Great Part 6

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Spirituality on a Pilgrimage with Fr. Stuart Crevcoure

Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? If so, you’re on the right track. But are your resolutions all about you, or are they about glorifying God?

In this episode, Victor and I talk about telling the difference between glorifying God and glorifying ourselves.

You’ll learn:
 - The difference between ambition and excellence.
 - How to direct all of your actions to the glory of God.
 - What Scripture teaches about glory.
 - What happens if you don’t put God first in everything you do.


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Who Does My Life Glorify?

Father Dave and Deacon Bob come to this episode with heavy hearts, reflecting on the recent church shooting in Minnesota. They share Archbishop Bernard Hebda’s moving words of hope, grapple with the reality of evil, and talk about the call to persistent prayer. It’s a sobering reminder of the world’s brokenness—and of the hope Christians cling to when sorrow feels overwhelming. 
Yet, even in hard weeks, these two help listeners find joy and laughter: Notre Dame heartbreak, Ohio State bragging rights, Alabama’s shocking stumble, the NFL’s opening buzz, Taylor-and-Travis engagement memes, and even the joyfully bizarre antics of the Savannah Bananas. 
They also pause to look back on five years of They That Hope—from pandemic beginnings to Deacon Bob’s ordination and Franciscan University’s bold “Step in Faith” initiative—grateful for the unexpected gift of sharing life and faith through this podcast. As the show nears its final stretch, listeners are invited to share their favorite memories. Through it all, the reminder is the same: true hope isn’t found in scores or headlines, but in Christ who never abandons his people. 
 
Highlighted Sections 
(00:00) From Heartbreak to Hope  
The episode opens with Father Dave and Deacon Bob holding space for the deep grief caused by <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annunciation_Catholic_Church_shooting'>the Church of the Annunciation shooting in Minnesota</a> and offer prayers for the victims. 
(01:21) Football Woes, Memes, and Bananas  
Notre Dame loses, Ohio State gloats, Alabama falls to an unranked team, and the NFL season is about to kick off. Along the way, the guys joke about Bill Belichick’s off-field drama, laugh through <a href='https://pagesix.com/video/the-best-taylor-and-travis-engagement-memes-more-celeb-couple-news/'>Taylor-and-Travis engagement memes</a>, and tip their hats to the always-entertaining Savannah Bananas. 
(12:03) Five Years, Countless Laughs (and a Few Tears)  
With the podcast coming to a close, Father Dave and Deacon Bob rewind to its pandemic origins and how simple recorded conversations grew into a ministry of encouragement. They reflect on their friendship, their ministry together, and the joy of bringing hope and humor into uncertain times. 
(20:33) Bob’s Ordination Flashbacks &amp; Dave’s Bold Moves  
Deacon Bob shares how COVID unexpectedly deepened his vocation and shaped his path to the diaconate. Father Dave remembers <a href='https://franciscan.edu/step-in-faith-fund/'>Franciscan University’s “Step in Faith” initiative</a> and the surprising blessings that flowed from those bold decisions. 
(26:26) Standing in Prayer Amid Tragedy  
Returning to the heartbreaking story from Minnesota, the hosts <a href='https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/3787657/how-can-we-not-pray-minneapolis-annunciation-church-shooting/'>emphasize intercession when words fall short</a>, the nature of evil, <a href='https://www.archspm.org/statement-regarding-deadly-shooting-at-annunciation-church-in-minneapolis/'>share the archbishop’s words of hope</a>, and why the Christian response is always prayer, action, and steadfast hope in God. 
(35:01) Closing Prayer and Listener Memories  
A prayer for Minnesota and an invitation for listeners to share favorite moments from the show. 
 
Resources Mentioned 
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<li><a href='https://www.archspm.org/statement-regarding-deadly-shooting-at-annunciation-church-in-minneapolis/'>Archbishop Bernard Hebda Statement</a> — press conference remarks after Minnesota tragedy </li>
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<li><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Screwtape_Letters'>The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis</a> – referenced in reflection on evil </li>
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<li><a href='https://franciscan.edu/step-in-faith-fund/'>Step in Faith initiative</a> – Franciscan University program launched during COVID </li>
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<li><a href='https://thesavannahbananas.com/'>Savannah Bananas</a>– proof that baseball is better with dancing umpires </li>
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<li><a href='https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/3787657/how-can-we-not-pray-minneapolis-annunciation-church-shooting/'>"How Can We Not Pray?”</a> — Father Dave’s Washington Examiner op-ed on the reality of evil and prayer </li>
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<li>In Person episodes with <a href='https://faithandreason.com/episodes/in-person-with-heather-khym/'>Heather Khym</a> and <a href='https://faithandreason.com/episodes/in-person-with-ryan-anderson/'>Ryan Anderson</a> — two recent interviews Father Dave did on <a href='https://faithandreason.com/'>Faith and Reason</a>.  </li>
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