• Harrison Butker: What He Gets Right. What He Gets Wrong. Both Matter. Here’s Why.
    May 24 2024
    I usually don’t jump into cultural commentary, but this one’s worth talking about. First of all because it’s probably the most talked about, specifically Catholic graduation speech in my lifetime. The things he gets right are spot on. The things he gets wrong are way off. Both provide a teaching moment that we need to pay attention to. Note: While my critique of some of his points is important, the cultural context (and arguably more important issue) is this: Harrison Butker had the courage to speak his mind on important issues. THIS is lacking today. We need to learn from THAT. And we need to stand against all efforts to cancel/dox/shove people out of existence who do that. Or we’re next. After listening, you might think I get things right and wrong! Fair enough! Leave comments. Let’s talk! I’ll jump in and read them. Disclaimer: There are 24 official rites in the Catholic Church not 33! ‍♂️ Fact check: Article regarding whether “saying who killed Jesus” can land you in jail. (It can’t.) https://www.politifact.com/factchecks... (
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  • Sunday School with Joe Rogan, Kid Rock, and O.J. Simpson?
    May 17 2024

    Guys, I am so excited to share this episode with you! We’re doing things a little differently this week, but there have been some interesting cultural moments recently and I really want to share my thoughts with you. Ready for a chat?

    First, I want to talk about Joe Rogan’s interview with Kid Rock. Kid gave some great arguments defending his Christian beliefs, but I have some tips to help make them even stronger. Next, we talk about what to do when you witness to friends and family and they say “Eh, I’m good.” And finally, we’ll round it out with my thoughts on O.J. Simpson, because if you’re in my generation, EVERYONE remembers watching the Ford Bronco car chase the subsequent trial.

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  • Scrupulosity: When Piety Becomes an Affliction ❤️
    May 10 2024

    I am so excited to bring back Dr. Peter Malinoski for a THIRD appearance on the Chris Stefanick Show! Dr. Malinoski is a clinical psychologist, president and co-founder of Souls and Hearts, and host of the Interior Integration for Catholic Podcast. He has worked with patients in his private practice for more than 20 years.

    Today, we are discussing scrupulosity. Do you know someone who is VERY strict with their spiritual and moral practices, to the point where you think it might be a problem? Or, do YOU sometimes struggle with feelings of unworthiness of our Heavenly Father’s love? If so, this episode is for you. Scrupulosity is a spiritual and psychological affliction that can sprout from a desire to be pious and virtuous, and can be associated with obsessive compulsive behaviors. Dr Malinoski and I discuss the roots of this affliction, how to combat it, and how to find a solid therapist who respects your Catholic faith to help you overcome it.

    Let me be perfectly clear: our Heavenly Father DELIGHTS in you and wants you to live a life full of happiness and desires to spend all of eternity with you in Heaven! No matter your past or your faults, you are precious in His sight. If you or someone you love struggles with this affliction, please share this video with them. ❤️

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    34 mins
  • Paralyzed by FoMO? Learn how to MAKE DECISIONS with the legendary Fr. Wetta (& the Desert Fathers)
    Apr 26 2024

    I can’t wait for you guys to meet my guest this week! Fr. Augustine Wetta is a great friend and his joy and love for the Lord are just contagious. He is a Benedictine monk, lover of obscure saints, and author of Pray. Think. Act. Make Better Decisions with the Desert Fathers. He’s also living with early onset parkenson’s…which makes his contageous joy that much more inspiring.

    Today, we talk about some of Fr. Augustine’s favorite saints (did you know there’s a Patron saint of “unattractive people”?), his love of the Desert Fathers, who nicknamed themselves the Athletae Dei, “the Athletes of God,” how to make and stick with big life decisions, and how to stay the course in your vocation when life gets tough.

    We had so much fun in our conversation, and we hope you have just as much fun watching!

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    44 mins
  • Scientist PROVES the Existence of the Soul (Here’s How)
    Apr 19 2024

    I am SO excited to share this episode with your guys today! We’re bringing back Fr. Robert Spitzer, a Catholic priest, scientist and author to talk about the soul. How do we know it exists? Is it just some concept Christianity made up? How do we know the soul exists?

    Fr. Robert and I dig into how Plato and Aristotle and even cultures BEFORE the ancient Greeks knew that a soul exists, why monkeys and other animals don’t have souls, and how the fascinating data on near-death experiences ties in perfectly with Catholic theology.

    This is such an interesting episode and it’s always wonderful talking to Fr. Robert. Learn more about his work at the Magis Center: www.magiscenter.com/

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  • This Guy is a HERO | SEAL Team Six Veteran Shares How to Overcome Fear
    Apr 12 2024

    I can’t wait to introduce you to our guest this week! Dom Raso is a Navy SEAL and member of SEAL Team Six. He is a literal HERO and an expert in dealing with fear. Do you think Navy SEALs ever get scared? Of course they do! But they have undergone extensive training to overcome their fears and use that energy and adrenaline to literally save lives.

    Dom and I talk about five concrete tips to get you started on your journey to overcoming your fears. As Dom says, you are anything but a victim in this life. You are a VICTOR, and God is calling you to amazing things!

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  • These Three Words Changed EVERYTHING in History
    Apr 5 2024

    Happy Easter, guys! He is risen, just as He said—ALLELUIA! If there are three words that change everything, it’s these: He is risen. Today, we’re going through Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, and how it affects your life 2,000 years later. We’ll talk about why we still experience death and what it actually means to say that Jesus “conquered death.”

    I’ll share a passage from this fantastic ancient homily from Holy Saturday and how the homilist reflected on Jesus meeting Adam and Eve face to face after his death. Finally, I’ll share some video I took when I visited the empty tomb of Jesus, one of the most holy places on Earth.

    You guys, God literally makes dead people alive. Imagine what he can do in your life. Let’s truly celebrate Christ’s victory this Easter season!

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  • This Single Event Answers Every Question You Have About Life
    Mar 30 2024

    Happy Holy Week, guys! This week before we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on Easter is a special time in the Church. So often, we get distracted by holiday plans and preparation that we let the week go by without reflecting on the magnitude of what really happened 2,000+ years ago. So that’s what I’m going to focus on over the next two weeks—the passion, death and resurrection of our God.

    I’m going to be honest, this was a tough talk for me to write, and it might be tough for you to hear. But that’s what this week is all about. Sit in those feelings and let the events that took place have that impact on you.

    Be there with Jesus this Holy Week in the garden, in the praetorium, on the cross, and in the tomb. Let yourself be moved and affected by the story of our Lord’s passion, death, and resurrection. And remember, He is with you in your trials and suffering, and He did this all out of love for YOU. No matter your past, your present, your triumphs, your failings, your wounds—Jesus loves you so much that He died for YOU.

    Thanks to Bishop Barron for the insight about all the world’s evils converging on Jesus, and to Fr. Benedict Groeschel for the insight about Jesus feeling abandoned so we wouldn’t have to feel that way alone.

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    22 mins