In this episode of the Purposely Catholic Podcast, Bobby and Khalil break down the five essential practices every Catholic needs to prepare mind, body, and soul for the coming of Christ. Along the way, they have some fun sharing their favorite Christmas activities and movies, plus offer practical advice for men leading their families into a meaningful and Christ-centered Christmas.A simple, uplifting guide to make this Advent truly count.

In this episode, we sit down with Cameron Riecker for a direct, no-nonsense conversation about his faith journey and the crisis of masculinity in today’s culture. Men are being pushed down, softened, and sidelined — and it’s hurting our families, our parishes, and our world.Cameron breaks down why the Church needs strong, grounded, mission-driven men now more than ever. No excuses. No passive living. Just a call to rise, lead, and live the faith with strength and conviction.Short. Clear. A challenge to every man who listens.Chapters:00:00 Intro✴️ 👉 More on Cameron Riecker: https://www.yescatholic.com/stories/cameronriecker✴️ 👉 Cameron's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj3F_YF4pZ7zthLhGbLjoIQ#purposelycatholic __________________________________________________________________________✴️ 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO PURPOSELY CATHOLICiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purposely-catholic/id1732787702Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0N50YIMnIbcdsW9RRUPC7D?si=tuX9k80NTzScRUrzg1GV_gYouTube: https://youtube.com/@PurposelyCatholic?sub_confirmation=1✴️ 👉 FOLLOW PURPOSELY CATHOLIChttps://instagram.com/purposelycatholic/http://facebook.com/purposelycatholic/

In this episode of Purposely Catholic, we sit down with Dr. Mike Pakaluk to discuss his powerful new book, The Shock of Holiness. Together, we explore what it truly means to be a man within the Catholic Church — to lead, to love, and to live with integrity and courage. Dr. Pakaluk shares insights on fatherhood, the call to holiness in everyday life, and how authentic masculinity reflects the heart of God.✴️ 👉 More on Dr. Mike: https://business.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/pakaluk-michael/index.html✴️ 👉 The Shock of Holiness: https://ignatius.com/shock-of-holiness-sofhp/#purposelycatholic __________________________________________________________________________✴️ 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO PURPOSELY CATHOLICiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purposely-catholic/id1732787702Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0N50YIMnIbcdsW9RRUPC7D?si=tuX9k80NTzScRUrzg1GV_gYouTube: https://youtube.com/@PurposelyCatholic?sub_confirmation=1✴️ 👉 FOLLOW PURPOSELY CATHOLIChttps://instagram.com/purposelycatholic/http://facebook.com/purposelycatholic/