225 - Confront the fears that separate us from God
Catholic Life Coach For Men
The most common instruction in the Bible is "do not be afraid," yet we humans are frequently fearful and worrisome. What's worse is that often we don't even recognize the deeper fears. These are the fears that cause us to pull back from God. Most men suffer from one of the following three fears: God has some limit. I'm too bad or broken for God to love My choices are too terrible for God to love Intellectually we may deny it - intellectually we know those aren't true. But deep down that fear can drive us to live our lives in a way that keeps us away from the Lord. Join me in this episode as...
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224 - Corporate to Entrepreneur with Dcn Charlie Echeverry
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We all intellectually know we are supposed to surrender everything to God. We can generally handle the first several requests God makes. But then, it starts to get more difficult. What do you do when God asks you to surrender what looks like the safety of your family? Join me in this episode as Deacon Charlie Echeverry shares his story of surrendering everything to God. Through many difficult moments, God took care of him and his family. God is calling us all in a similar way. How will you respond? You can read more about Deacon Charlie's work at his website: I also invite you to check out my...
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223 - Humility Part 8 - Michaels additions to the Litany
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Pride has always been the worst of the capital sins. I believe that it is the chief sin of our age. After going through the entire Litany of Humility, I felt there was a bit more to be said. This entire episode is simply my additions to the Litany of Humility. You may find some similarity to these. If so, I invite you to join me on my journey. Join me in this episode for the 21st century engineer/life coach additions to the Litany of Humility. These are ways that my pride has caused me pain in my life. I try to offer the humble perspective to each one. This is without a doubt the most painful...
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222 - Humility Part 7 - Others more than I
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We all know humility is important, but it isn't easy! Particularly in an age where comparisons are forced down our throat by every app and social media source. How are we to respond? In this episode I continue the discussion about humility by exploring the last section of the Litany of Humility. In episode six I talked about the dangers of comparisons; in this episode I go into the specific lines. I strongly encourage listening to the previous episodes before this one! I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at
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221 - Depression and suicide in youth with Mr. Whiskey
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Our children are growing up in an environment unlike any previous generations. Technology and cultural expectations have taken away their childhood and forced them to mature faster than ever. This is having some difficult effects. Join me in this episode as I'm joined by a much younger guest who goes by Mr. Whisky. We talk about his work supporting the mental health of our younger generation. We cover practical perspectives and things to think about as a parent of this generation. You can read more about Mr. Whiskey and find his podcast at: I also invite you to check out my free Manly...
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220 - Humility Part 6 - CompariSIN
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Comparison is the thief of joy. Even if we men don't speak our comparisons out loud very often, they still destroy our joy and happiness in life. They take a gift of God that is so good, and make us so terribly unhappy about it. Join me in this episode as I walk through the danger of comparisons and how to steal your joy back. Imagine a kid with a scoop of icecream who just watched another child walk by with three scoops. It takes a lot of work to not lose that joy. But, by the grace of God, you can beat comparisons. Oh, and comparisons are actually a sneaky form of pride. As if pride wasn't...
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219 - Humility Part 5 - Indirect Wound Fears
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The Litany of Humility is one of the hardest prayers to pray and actually mean. Everyone groans when they first read it. This is a series designed to help us men through this litany and help us find humility. Join me in this episode as I continue to work through the various parts of the Litany of Humility. In this episode, I break apart the indirect (or invisible) fears we all have. I talk about how important it is to accept that others will hurt us and not to take offense. Instead, we must remember that Vengeance is for the Lord. We are simply to accept, forgive, and keep loving. This...
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218 - Christian Response to Problems with Dr Mark Teague
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A man who enters the world will encounter problems. This is unavoidable. As soon as one is solved, another rises up. Over time this can be extremely frustrating. It's tempting to just start blaming - other people, events, and even God. When a man turns to blame and plays a victim, his life only gets worse. If he continues, he ends up with a life not worth living. Don't believe the lies of the world. Join me in this episode as Dr. Mark Teague and I dive into a discussion of how to respond to life's problems. Do you accept that there are problems and you need to work to solve them, or do you...
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217 - Humility Part 4 - Direct Wound Fears
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Emotional attacks hurt. They cause wounds that can fester for decades if left alone. Worse, we men are particularly bad at dealing with emotional pain. It's not a surprise that we do not like the Litany of Humility. It's painful to even think about! Deep down, however, we need it. Rather than hiding, drinking, or turning to some pleasure, the Christian journey is to endure and accept suffering of all types - even emotional. But how do we do it? Join me in this episode as I explore the next part of the litany of humility - the invitation to not be afraid of emotionally painful treatment. I walk...
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216 - Humility Part 3 - Indirect Goods
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The most dangerous part of Pride is how often it hides itself behind seemingly well intentioned lies. Being consulted is a good thing. Being preferred because you've worked hard is also a good thing. The desire of these, however, is not. This does not make sense right away. It's not obvious why this should be so. Join me in this episode as I discuss the danger of the desires to be consulted and preferred. These do not sound like bad things - and in fact are not. The danger is in the desire, but it's subtle. We intellectually know that the church's teachings are true, but they can be hard to...
info_outlineThere's a lot of guys being crushed by addictions right now. Statistically, if you're not one of them, you know at least one. The kingdom of God is under assault like never before.
Although an addiction can feel absolutely overwhelming, there is hope. You can find help, freedom, and finally a sense of peace. I encourage you to be decisive - act today, either for yourself or for a friend you know is struggling!
Join me in this episode as Doug Sweeney shares his amazing story of how a poor father lead Doug into years of addiction. Things kept getting worse until Doug ended up in jail. There he encountered the Lord and got help. If you are on Doug's path, I encourage you to look for help before you end up where he did!
Doug bravely shares his story and how he helps men to break free from the bondage of addiction. You can read more about Doug and contact him on his webpage: https://www.breakingbondagefromaddiction.com/
Timestamps:
- 00:00 - Opening and Prayer
- 03:45 - Alcohol as a response to abuse
- 06:30 - Stomach pumped at age 15
- 10:00 - More drugs; Sadness and Hopelessness
- 11:00 - Death of a passenger
- 13:40 - God is a law-slammer
- 16:30 - Slow suicide attempt
- 20:55 - How can I be forgiveable?
- 24:45 - Need to forgive others, especially dad
- 30:00 - Forgiveness is not about the other
- 33:30 - The power of God's healing
- 36:00 - Halfway house in Salvation Army
- 40:00 - Doug's focus on helping men with addiction
- 42:30 - Identity and Addiction
- 46:30 - How to find Doug and his approach