267 - Abolition of Man Book Review
Catholic Life Coach For Men
Yeah, another publication protesting against the dangers of relativism. It's easy to let this topic pass, simply claiming to know how bad it is, right? Don't be so quick. Join me in the as I review C S Lewis's book Abolition of Man. He is writing during the rise of relativism after World War 2, and as a classical English professor is uniquely suited to bring this issue up. The invitation is not to merely to oppose relativism in the universities, but even where it tries to creep into our homes. Fighting for objective truth, and the goodness of truth is essential! I talk about how to do...
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266 - Moment of Victory
Catholic Life Coach For Men
We all like to win! It feels good to really crush the other team with a stunning victory. Unless that "other team" is your wife or your children... To win in relationships isn't about crushing...so how do we do it? Join me in the as I explore the issue of how to follow Christ's example of conquering through vulnerability. Christ had every reason to be "right" and was perfect - yet He wins our hearts through His weakness. His greatest moment of conquest was not sending forth legions of angels, but dying upon the cross. How can you do the same? I'm happy to announce I have a book out...
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265 - Is the Rosary Superstitious
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Jesus specifically tells his followers not to babble in prayer. Many people believe that repetitive prayers like the Rosary might fall into this category. Worse, even those who love the Rosary can sometimes fall into mindless repetition. This is not good. Join me in the as I explore why and how to properly pray repetitive prayer. What are the dangers, what is Our Lord warning against? How do we understand those dangers and react well when we pray our many Catholic repetitive prayers? How can you as a man lead your household well in these prayers? Also if you struggle with it, consider...
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264 - Forgive Your Wife
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We know we're supposed to forgive. I think we men even persuade ourselves that we're doing "ok" with that. I believe most men aren't even aware of the bitterness and resentment they harbor for their loved ones - particularly their wives. Join me in the as I explore why and how to forgive our wives. It is a more subtle and more difficult thing than we might think, but it's critically important. Our Lord Himself gave us the prayer where we ask God to forgive us as we forgive others. Are you aware of what you're really asking for? Also if you struggle with it, consider my course on...
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263 - Remain True with Anthony Freda
Catholic Life Coach For Men
Sometimes it's easy to be a Christian in society - but not really in these times. There are many men I know who are struggling to balance their faith and their public careers. Living in a society that is moving away from traditional Christian values means that we will come into a conflict. How we react to that defines who and what we become next. Join me in the as Anthony Freda shares his story of how his career and desires to do great art came into conflict with the forces of the world. He talks about lessons he's learned and ways he's grown along the way. It's a story we can all...
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262 - Deeds Before Words
Catholic Life Coach For Men
In the abstract, we Christians know we will be accountable for our words and deeds to Jesus at our moment of judgement. Yet all too often it doesn't feel real We say things, to our wives, to our Christian brothers, to our children, that we know we should not say. We make ourself to be a hypocrite. Jesus had strong language about that. Join me in the as I talk about the importance of our words and the powerful effect that they can have in our world, in our families, and inside our own interior. We must be men of action. We must be men where our words align with our action, in charity....
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261 - Anxiety, Depression, and the Lord
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Mental health challenges are real and common. Many of them do require professional help. Many of us, however, make our situation worse through our own actions. Many of us resist the Lord's plan to our own peril. Join me in the as I talk about a cool overlap between psychology and the faith: that of how our resistance and fear of something can make the situation blow up horribly. Accepting, even welcoming, something we may not find comfortable (but isn't what we want to make it mean) can transform our experience. When we bring the Lord into the picture, and accept Him and His...
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260 - Careful Marital Conflict is Critical
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Marriage is hard - but we often do a lot to make it worse. So often we throw bricks up on top of our crosses then complain about how heavy it is. The way to address these difficulties is hard for all of us - but not always in the same way. Join me in the as I talk about how to handle conflict in a marriage. So many people avoid it entirely, while others approach conflict like Thor spinning his hammer. Balance is always found in the middle. I give you practical ways to enter into conflict without making things worse Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of...
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259 - Perspective with Pat Welsh
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The Church is under attack. We know that we men are called to lead - but how do we do that? What sort of help do we need in order to succeed in a seemingly impossible challenge? Join me in the with Mr. Pat Welsh as we dive into what it takes to succeed as a Catholic man in today's world. We cover a number of topics, Pat drops some really great insights and tips in a lot of areas. This is a great introduction to his amazing work. You can read more about Pat on his podcast: , or find him on . Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises...
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258 - How to Lose Well
Catholic Life Coach For Men
Losing sucks, right? What if I claimed to you it was actually awesome - a secret weapon that God gave us to get the things that are really the most important in our lives? Join me in the as I talk about losing. How we frame what a loss means makes all the difference. Whether on the sports field or in the conference room, learning to respond to a "loss" in a Christian way will transform your entire world view. It will help you get to heaven. Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a collection of powerful ideas and exercises that will help you regain control of your temper - and...
info_outlineMost Catholic guys have at least heard of Exodus 90, and usually let out a really deep sigh at even the thought of the program. And let's be honest - it's not easy! Sometimes though, the things that are most important take the most effort.
Exodus 90 is not about suffering. It's about freedom. It's about fraternity. It's about using the support of your Christian brothers to open up your life for God's grace to work in! It's tough work!
In this episode I bring in a very special guest, Mr. Bob Hover. Bob will share his story and his adventure going through Exodus 90, as well as other powerful fraternal experiences. Bob, like many of us, has had his challenges; he shares with us how it all changed.
If you have ever considered that God might be calling you to shed some of your earthly attachments (and who hasn't??) then this episode is for you!
Resources mentioned in this show:
Exodus 90 webpage: https://exodus90.com/
Consecration to St. Joseph: https://www.amazon.com/Consecration-St-Joseph-Wonders-Spiritual/dp/1596144319/
City of the Lord, a charismatic Catholic Community: https://www.cityofthelord.org/
Thank you for listening!