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How Men Can Find God and Strength in the Wilderness

April 19, 2023
In this episode, join hosts John and Sam as they speak with wilderness expert and Catholic priest Fr. Kenneth LeBlanc about discovering God in the beauty of nature, even nature right outside your front door. Fr. LeBlanc shares his insights on the importance of unplugging from devices and technology, and how men can find spiritual nourishment and clarity through exploring the wilderness. He also shares his incredible conversion story that involved a Gandalf-type hermit that brought his family to Catholicism. They discuss the challenges men face in today's world and the role that connecting with nature can play in promoting physical, mental, and growth in holiness.

Breaking the Father Wound Cycle: Be the Man Others Need

April 12, 2023
In this episode, hosts John Heinen and Sam Guzman speak with author and evangelist Peter Herbeck about his journey of overcoming a deep father wound through forgiveness and growth. Peter shares how his experiences with his alcoholic father had shaped his life and how he discovered the true essence of masculine leadership through healing and an encounter with Christ and His Church. Together, they discuss the need for men to step up and become strong, compassionate leaders of their homes and communities.

Why Epic Tales Help Boys Become Men

April 5, 2023
We see men everywhere who lack virtue, true masculinity, and grit. One Commander in the U.S. Navy, Brandon Hale, is doing something about this through the art of storytelling. His epic adventures showcase virtue as something that is necessary, obtainable, and desirable to boys. We get to discuss what got him into writing as well as his life as a father, JAG Lawyer, and author.

Catholic Man’s Obligation to Civic Life (w/ Mark Cronenwett)

March 29, 2023
Catholic men have a moral obligation to be involved in the political and civil life of their cities. However, with so much media noise, character defamation attacks, and confusing rhetoric it can often seem overwhelming. My guest today, Mark Cronenwett, argues that it does not have to be this way. As a devout Catholic father of 7, a lawyer, and a man actively running for city council, he has already brought change to his city and is on the campaign trail to bring more.

How to be More than Wins and Failures

March 22, 2023
Are you struggling with staying dedicated to your work or overcoming challenges? The path to self-mastery is filled with failures and successes. How do we stay consistent as men and be dedicated to the hard work of life? Today we are joined by an Olympic qualifying athlete, Conner Peloquin, who also had a successful career in a Fortune 100 company. Conner shares how to find God's will in your daily activities, as well as the focus needed to improve in life regardless of the obstacles and issues that come.

Beauty and the Failed Imagination of Our Modern Minds

March 8, 2023
Beauty belongs to Catholicism, yet we see fewer and fewer traces of this in our modern Churches. Men often ignore this transcendental and lack a depth of understanding of the objective nature of beauty. It is time to learn how beauty is tied to truth and goodness and how it can awaken within your soul an improved man. We are joined today by Robert Puschautz, a professional artist of the Stabat Mater Foundation, to learn why this is the case and how we can fix it.

Overcome these 4 Pitfalls Men Face in Prayer

March 1, 2023
How often do you feel that you are never improving in prayer? Perhaps you don't have a clear understanding of what prayer is or how to pray. In this episode, we discuss the key purpose of prayer, how to accurately understand why we are required to pray, and how to overcome the 4 most common pitfalls to living out a purposeful and fruitful prayer life.

6 Reasons Fasting Makes You a Better Man

February 22, 2023
Why do we fast? How is it that growth in prayer is dependent on fasting? We answer these questions as well as how to avoid the numerous pitfalls related to physical, mental, and spiritual obstacles that fasting presents to us. Finally, you will learn 6 reasons every man must fast to grow in holiness and to be the man God created you to be.

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