262 - Deeds Before Words
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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
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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...
info_outlineScandal is applied to the Catholic Church all too often. Those of us faithful in the pews can easily become discouraged and lose hope in the quality of our leadership.
And worse, even the bishops and priests who are striving for holiness are often too scared to speak up.
As a result, we faithful laity often feel powerless. But what if that's not true?
Join me in this episode as I talk to "Joe Sixpack" (not his real name of course), a man who knows a lot of our church leadership directly. We talk not only about the state of the Church, but more importantly about what we can do to help!
As with all episodes, there's a ton of practical advice. First, you can sign up for Joe's free classes here: https://joesixpackanswers.com/
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