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038 - Father Ben - Priest & Scholar

Release Date: 06/16/2025

A Moment with Mart

This week's questions: - At what age do backward hats stop playing? - Who are you? Harvey Martin Instagram | X | Website | Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | | Breathe. Focus. Excel | | Mitch Bauer Instagram | X | Chapters 00:00 Intro 10:56 At what age do backward hats stop playing? 15:00 Who are you? Subscribe to 'A Moment with Mart' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Monday and Friday.

039 - Thomas P. Seager - PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of Morozko Forge

A Moment with Mart

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This week's questions: - How to wrestle with publishing writing and podcasts into the abyss/battle resistance? - What are your thoughts on how you balance being true to yourself while supporting a team’s results? Harvey Martin Instagram | X | Website | Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | | Breathe. Focus. Excel | | Mitch Bauer Instagram | X | Chapters 00:00 Catching up, Passion of the Christ and the Athletic article review 26:50 How to wrestle with publishing writing and podcasts into the abyss/battle resistance? 39:50 What are your thoughts on...

038 - Father Ben - Priest & Scholar

A Moment with Mart

This week, we have Father Ben joining the show. He joined the Dominicans in the Summer of 2014 and spent seven years in formation for the Dominicans in Denver, St. Louis, and was at St. Paul's for his pastoral year in 2017-2018. After being ordained in 2021, he spent three years as a parochial vicar at St. Tom's in West Lafayette, the campus ministry for Purdue University. He has since relocated to Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, where he currently resides. Ben and I have a friendship that goes back to college. From those days to now, our relatioinship has been built on...

014 - Coffee Buzz Friday

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This week's questions: - Are athlete stereotypes real? - Does the voice you hear in your head match the pitch of your speaking voice? - Where do we go when we die? - Is there a difference between healing and growing or are they the same process? Harvey Martin Instagram | X | Website | Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | | Breathe. Focus. Excel | | Mitch Bauer Instagram | X | Chapters 00:00 Hi, Mitch 05:20 Are athlete stereotypes real? 13:40 Does the voice you hear in your head match the pitch of your speaking voice? 18:35 Where do we go when we...

037 - Chi - Musician, Yoga, Astrology

A Moment with Mart

This week, we have my friend Richard Johnson, who goes by Chi. Chi and I met a few years ago at a sound bathing retreat, and he was one of the teachers. I gravitated towards his philosophy and the lessons he taught through sound. Fortunately, we maintained a friendship and were able to meet once again this summer in Minnesota. Before the podcast, we spent some time playing sound bowls, gongs, and my new favorite, the harmonium. Amongst the Minnesota nature, surrounded by trees and wetlands, the breathwork paired with sound bathing made for a perfect afternoon before getting behind the...

013 - Coffee Buzz Friday

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036 - Jakob Junis - Major League Baseball Pitcher Cleveland Guardians

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This week we have the smooth, soft-spoken, prominent-hearted legend, Jakob Junis. It has taken quite awhile to get the big fella on the podcast, but the winds finally made it in our favor. As he was in Minnesota to play the Twins, nature called for rain and thunderstorms. With the cancellation of a ball game, the boys got to sit down, have coffee, and talk about life. Junis is a family man who knows his way around Major League Baseball. With parts of nine seasons in the show, we break down the path. His ability to articulate his early days in the league to where he is now relates to many...

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A Moment with Mart

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035 - Darin Ruf - Former MLB Player, Current College Baseball Coach and Dad

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This week, we have Darin Ruf on the show. Coach Ruf is currently coaching with the Omaha Mavericks. Previously, he was navigating life in Major League Baseball. With a career that took him across the country, he even found himself overseas. Spending a few years playing in Korea, Darin had a long and successful 15-year professional career. He brings a unique perspective with 9 seasons in the Major Leagues as he embarks on life after ball. We do a bit of storytelling and exchanging lessons, which turned our talk to lean more philosophical. Darin deep dives into the recognition of a...

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Ben and I have a friendship that goes back to college. From those days to now, our relatioinship has been built on seeking truth and expanding our thoughts through faith. I have enjoyed watching Father Ben take his faith to the highest degree over the years and be a resource for many.

This conversation is a peek into the experiences we've had and spaces we've shared. I've leaned heavily on Ben throughout my adult life for understanding and comprehension of the Bible. I feel as though this meeting only scratches the surface of where we may go in the future. For now, this is our first recorded conversation, which I feel you will enjoy!

One love.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Conversation
03:02 Understanding the Catholic Church and Religious Orders
06:01 The Role of Saints in Shaping Faith
08:57 The Historical Context of the Church's Development
11:55 The Evolution of Church Doctrine
14:49 The Nature of Truth in Faith
17:56 Debates and Changes in Religious Beliefs
20:58 The Impact of Historical Councils on Christianity
24:03 Surrender and Spiritual Growth
31:35 Navigating Spiritual Growth and Material Success
33:04 The Journey of Surrender and Identity
35:02 Struggles with Health and Identity
41:09 Understanding Suffering Through Faith
46:52 Balancing Authority and Humanity
51:22 Defining God: Existence and Personal Relationship
56:21 The Role of Suffering in Human Experience
01:03:15 Love, Evil, and the Search for Healing

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