In this episode, we speak with Jordan Burke, a former policeman, who in seeking justice fell into bitterness, resentment, and anger. This propelled him into addictions, the loss of his daughter, and the realization that his life was unhinged. His powerful conversion story brings up conversations of God's mercy, physical healing, spiritual healing, and the pathway forward as a better man. We discuss doing the harder thing no matter the cost.
A lot has changed in the last 10 years. A lot. However, here at the Catholic Gentleman, while we have advanced to combat the ways men are being formed by the world, we have kept the goal of our mission the same. Be a Man. Be a Saint. In celebration of our 10 year anniversary, we are offering an exclusive sale and discussing the ways the world has advanced and how The Catholic Gentleman has survived and will always be there to accurately guide men to Christ and His Church. It has been 10 years, and we look forward to what God will provide in the next 10 Years!
It has been called the sword of the spiritual life. It can be a cornerstone and pillar of the family. We are discussing the Rosary today and 5 reasons, as well as a lot of practical advice, as to why men should pray the Rosary daily. Fr. Gregory Pine walks us through his life with the Rosary and the multiple truths contained within this powerful devotion. You are sure to gain insights and fuel for staying true to praying the Rosary daily.
In life we all face hardships, fear of the unknown, and the temptation to choose a lesser good depending on the circumstances. Sam and John are joined by Dr. Andrew Swafford to discuss how to handle these situations and how to do so with an unwavering sense of purpose. Dr. Swafford explains how by seeing your life as a Gift and having the right amount of Grit, you can handle these difficulties with peace and even joy. This is truly an enjoyable conversation.
In today's episode, Sam and John discuss how our lives are marked by affluence, abundance, excess, and convenience and how this presents a very unique challenge to fasting, but even more so, a challenge to feasting. In one sense, feasting has a higher place in the Church than fasting, yet we very often never discuss this. How do we feast correctly? What are the practices we need to truly experience feasting so as to live more abundantly? We unpack all of this today.
In today's episode, John is joined by Ryan Scheel, from the Catholic Talk Show, to discuss 5 remarkable men of history, the stories associated with them, and the virtues they portrayed during ancient Rome. We dive into the virtues these men each displayed and how our Catholic faith prefects and brings to life that which these men only knew through reason and experience. We then discuss how important it is for men today to learn about the history of Rome and how this knowledge can improve your life.
In today's episode, hosts John Heinen and Sam Guzman discuss how the summer often presents difficulties for men pursuing holiness. When your summer is filled with travel, late night conversations, and children staying up late or not active in school work, it can be an occasion to loosen your own disciplines and perseverance in holiness. We discuss ways to avoid this from happening, as well as insights as to what unique opportunities summer can provide us. Finally, we turn to Archbishop Fulton Sheen to remind us of three laws necessary to achieve true happiness.
In today's episode, hosts John Heinen and Sam Guzman discuss the 3 foundational pillars of a man's life. These 3 pillars were broken at the fall of man, yet until we understand these pillars and how to work with them, we will always be running in circles instead of persevering forward in our lives. We also discuss the most transformative new platform for men to get answers to their questions, grow in holiness with other men, and receive constant new content and challenges.