244 - Self Care vs Self Sacrifice
Catholic Life Coach For Men
I just want what I want when I want it! Perhaps you've thought or felt that before? I certainly have. It's actually hard work to discern how to balance when I need to care for myself and when I need to tend to the needs of others. There is no one right answer, and it's easy to fall into vice in either direction. As we go through life, the right balance changes. We have to adapt as our lives change (perhaps another child is born) and as those around us change (perhaps our wife is sick.) How do we balance this? Join me in this episode as I cover some basics in this balance. I talk about...
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243 - Vulnerability in Marriage with Matt Kutz
Catholic Life Coach For Men
What if you have more control to improve your marriage than you currently think? What if there were real and practical steps you could do that would improve your relationship with your wife in substantially more positive ways. While marriage is indeed hard, we are not helpless. Join me in this episode as Dr. Matt Kutz and I break open some practical ways to connect better with your wife and improve how you communicate with her. When men lean into vulnerability, they become more strong, not less. When we lean into our masculinity, we become more attractive. You can find out more about Dr. Matt...
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242 - Wounds On Display
Catholic Life Coach For Men
Lent this year has been quite a bit rougher than what I had planned on. Sometimes, living in the painful valley can be well...painful. The valleys we choose are bad enough. When we get an even tougher valley, it can be downright discouraging. Ever wonder why Jesus retains the visible wounds after His resurrection? Yes, to a certain extent, they help prove that he was actually crucified (and not some identical twin or something.) His wounds, however, a powerful tool that He uses to build the faith of His followers then, and now. Join me in this episode as I explore the idea that God can use...
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241 - Heal For Your Marriage with Dean Sunseri
Catholic Life Coach For Men
We all bring a sorted and often traumatic past into our marriages. When our various backstories collide, we experience pain. For those who are not married yet, you have the amazing opportunity to begin healing these wounds before you hurt your spouse. For those who are already married, it's even more urgent to start this work! Join me in this episode as Dr. Dean Sunseri shares some practical advice and actions to take to begin healing yourself in whatever vocation you find yourself. He shares his story about how God brought healing into his life. Dean works with people to help find the same...
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240 - A Real Lenten Sacrifice
Catholic Life Coach For Men
This Lent I challenge you to step up and into a mode of real sacrifice. Likely you (and most men) have something you know you really need to give up but are to scared. I invite you to make this Lent something different. Don't just give up chocolate. Change your life, forever. Join me in this episode as I discuss what I'm doing for Lent, and I challenge you to do the same!
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239 - You're The Best with Sig Muller
Catholic Life Coach For Men
God is always pursuing us. Sometimes, however, it takes a pretty strong thump to get our attention. What's interesting is what else changes after God finally reaches us. The world may look like a totally different place. Join me in this episode as Sig Muller describes his (medical) death and recovery. His perspective on life and the faith is forever changed because of those events. He rediscovered his Catholic faith in a new and powerful way. You can read more about Sig on his website: I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at
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238 - How to Forgive Yourself
Catholic Life Coach For Men
The instruction to forgive is a fundamental Christian idea. It's present even in the Our Father prayer. We're told that if we do not forgive, we shall not be forgiven. But what about if the person who has hurt us the most is...ourself? Odds are this is probably the case for most people (though some may try to transfer the debt to others.) Join me in this episode as I discuss how to forgive yourself. This is a critical skill in order to extend forgiveness and charity to others, even those you love the most. You cannot give what you do not have. It's not easy though; as a general rule, the more...
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237 - A Psychological Evaluation of Confession
Catholic Life Coach For Men
Confession scares a lot of people - and not only Catholics. While we all know it is a Sacrament, too many of us tend to avoid it more than we should. Sometimes, it can feel humiliating. What if we viewed Confession with as much excitement as the other Sacraments? Join me in this episode as I explore the Sacrament of Confession. Not only do I cover a lot of basics about what Confession is (and isn't) but I also explore the psychological benefits of Confession. Not only does Confession convey real Grace, it will transform your life and help to unlock the areas you are stuck. I also invite you to...
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236 - Who Am I with Benjamin Nevares
Catholic Life Coach For Men
Sometimes, when we're really good at something, we let it become who we are. The problem is that it's not true. We are so much more. If you cannot see yourself, how can anyone else? It's one of the lonliest places to be. Join me in this episode as Benjamin Nevares shares his journey. Although he was raised in the Catholic Church, he fell away as he found worldly success. After falling into addiction and depression, he came back to the Church and rediscovered who he was. This story is an invitation to all of us to better see ourselves as Christ sees us. Click . You can read about his...
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235 - Love Yourself with John Bacon
Catholic Life Coach For Men
We all struggle with unhealthy attachments to something. For many men, it's alcohol, sex, or pornography. For some it might be gambling, sports, or the appearance of power. No matter what your struggle is, odds are good it's really only a symptom of some deeper problem that God wants to bring healing to. If you don't fix a broken foundation of a house first, nothing else will really work. Join me in this episode as Mr. John Bacon shares his story of chasing the "goods" of the world. He found his way into many addictions and was saved by finding the Lord. He has since spent decades working in...
info_outlineMental illness is a real problem that affects a significant number of people.
But we don't even want to think about it, let alone deal with it!
Worse, it's one of the only illnesses that we "define" a person by. We never say "He's a broken arm" or "He's a heart-attack" but we do say "He's bipolar."
What does this do to our Christian brothers and sisters who are so reduced?
In this episode I am joined by Deacon Ed Shoener. We discuss the problem of mental illness, what we can do as Christians, and some of the details of the institute that deacon helped build. This is life changing information!
You can find Deacon Ed's ministry online at: https://www.catholicmhm.org/index
You can find his books online:
Responding to Suicide: A Pastoral Handbook for Catholic Leaders
When a Loved One Dies by Suicide