137 - Why Intimacy and Connection Matter In Your Marriage
Release Date: 05/09/2023
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
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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...
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257 - How To Love Yourself With Weaknesses
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Most of us have been badly hurt by our own weaknesses. Times that we've let ourselves down or forgotten something critically important can really sear into our memory. Worse, most of us have also hurt those we love. Sometimes that can seem unforgivable. Honestly I wouldn't want to be friends with someone else who's hurt me as much as I've hurt myself. Join me in the as I talk about how we're called to love ourselves despite these critically painful weaknesses that can just feel overwhelming. I explore how they manifest in our lives and discuss several examples that can be particularly...
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256 - Poverty with Mike Tenbusch
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If you are reading this, there's a good chance you are living in one form of poverty right now. Don't believe me? Give me a moment to explain. Mother Theresa, upon landing in the United States for the first time, exclaimed she had never been to such an impoverished country. She wasn't talking about money - but about emotional and spiritual poverty. Join me in the as Mike Tenbusch describes his lifelong work against poverty both here at home in the US and in the world at large. We talk about how our communities and homes are deeply impoverished emotionally and spiritually. We talk about...
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255 - Children Discipline Basics
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One topic almost sure to provoke disagreement, if not offense, is how to discipline children. Many people I deeply respect are hesitant to speak publicly about this divisive issue. With that caution in mind, I recorded this episode. Join me in the for a discussion about children's discipline. I try to start with some basics that most people should agree with and slowly build into areas that are more contentious. Hopefully, this episode will provide a starting point for a healthy and constructive conversation with your spouse. Remember to always hold such a conversation with charity! ...
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254 - Two Scientists Discuss God with Douglass Ell
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Intellectually we know that science and the Catholic faith have to line up - but the world screams that they don't. Well, what if the world is wrong? What if science itself can prove that the Bible and the Christian faith is true? Join me in the as my guest Doug Ell and I talk about how we understand our faith in light of our scientific wisdom. This episode is a little bit different. Instead of purely being an interview, it's more like two scientists sitting around a campfire discussing theology. You can find Doug's books at Also, I'm announcing my course on Anger. It's a...
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253 - Power of Storytelling with Joseph Bolton
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We've all watched our children attend to a story. They love hearing stories - even (or perhaps especially) stories they already know. Stories penetrate our mental defenses. They help define who we are. We all have stories; sharing our them is important. Join me in the as my guest Joseph Bolton and I talk about his story that is captured in his new book. This is a powerful story that connects us to the saints that preceded us. We also discuss the story of how God called him to write this book. We even talk a little bit about music and the youth. To find Joseph's book "Old...
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252 - Loneliness with Terry Poplava
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Technology is amazing; it lets us do everything from our jobs to ordering food without ever leaving our home. That's great, right? Well, actually, it turns out that some new data shows that loneliness and depression are at record levels, particularly among the younger generations, and most particularly in men. Our parishes were supposed to be a place where we gather to connect, support, and reach each other. Instead, too many people pull a Judas - receive the sacrament and run away. Join me in the as my guest Terry Poplava discuss this survey data and some practical ideas about what...
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251 - Catholic Health with Chase Crouse
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There are a lot of fitness coaches and instructors out there. The diverse array of food and exercise plans can be overwhelming! Worse, a lot of them aren't transparent about their fees and agendas. What would be different if you had a Catholic fitness coach? Join me in the as my guest Chase Crouse explains his approach to combine faith and fitness in his business Hypuro Fit, the world's first Catholic-based personal training and nutrition coaching company. We start off discussing why we believe it's important to be healthy as Catholic men - and what a reasonable level of health...
info_outlineWhile it's not universal, it is very common for a husband to want to have physical connection to his wife - and a strong one. But a lot of us go through periods where that connection is less strong. Often we just "soldier on" and hope it gets better.
Often times, we try to ask our wife what she wants to feel better connected - only to become discouraged when what she suggested doesn't actually work.
Sometimes a guy will just accept that this is his "cross" to carry and (grudgingly) "accept" it.
After all, isn't abstinence kind of like fasting? That's good, right?
Join me in this episode as I break open why it's so important for husbands to be constantly engaged in improving themselves for the sake of their marriage. Physical intimacy can often be an indicator of where the husband has stopped working on himself. While there are genuine times we are called by the Lord to periods of abstinence, that's no reason to accept it when it's not necessary and give up.
We must always be working on ourselves, to become our best version. Connection - all connection - matters in marriage.