Alto

Alto by Libertas is inspired by the Italian phrase "Verso l'alto", which means "to the heights", emblematic of the heroic life of Italian mountaineer and social activist Pier Giorgio Frassati. Listen to raw and authentic conversations on Faith, Culture, Fitness and Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship that will help us pursue "the heights" together!

Leo, founder of Libertas, host of Alto, Catholic husband, dad, entrepreneur and endurance enthusiast (@catholic.running.guy) shares a quick announcement! Thank you and God bless. Nunc Coepi! 

 

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Dope Music:

Dream Catcher by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Alto by Libertas is inspired by the Italian phrase "Verso l'alto", which means "to the heights", emblematic of the heroic life of Italian mountaineer and social activist Pier Giorgio Frassati. Listen to raw and authentic conversations on Faith, Culture, Fitness and Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship that will help us pursue "the heights" together!

Leo, founder of Libertas, host of Alto, Catholic husband, dad, entrepreneur and endurance enthusiast (@catholic.running.guy) shares insights on:

Reflections on the Michelob ULTRA | “Happy” Super Bowl Commercial.

The path to the best future is often through a content present.

Contentment flows from an interior space and habit.

Examples of career breakthroughs when making the most of the present,

Grace unexpectedly abounds through a recent deployment and time apart.

And more!

Books referenced in this episode:

Interior Freedom by Jacques Philippe.

He Leadeth Me: An Extraordinary Testament of Faith by Walter J. Ciszek S.J. 

 

View all Alto episodes and shop Libertas Faith-inspired adventure merch at www.libertasalive.com. Use code alto10 for 10% OFF at checkout! Please rate, review and share!

Dope Music:

Dream Catcher by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Alto by Libertas is inspired by the Italian phrase "Verso l'alto", which means "to the heights", emblematic of the heroic life of Italian mountaineer and social activist Pier Giorgio Frassati. Listen to raw and authentic conversations on Faith, Culture, Fitness and Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship that will help us pursue "the heights" together!

Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR is the Director of Communications and General Almoner of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.  His two great loves are the Eucharist and the confessional and has dedicated his life to bringing both to God's people and God's people to both.

Episode Themes:

Don't buy the lie that Holiness and living a beautiful Faith is not possible - it is but you have to have a strategy.

Epic African rhino story!

How the genesis story of the the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in the midst of incredible challenges is testimony to this truth.

Fr. Mark-Mary's new book: Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Big Spiritual Progress.

The three Ps that are critical to a healthy spiritual life: Plan, Prayer and People.

Poco a Poco: we are all pilgrims journeying to the Father and we can get there if we focus on doing the next right thing, again and again.

And much more!

Follow the CFRs and Fr. Mark-Mary:

Pre-Order Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Big Spiritual Progress!

Instagram: @cfr_franciscans

Poco a Poco Podcast

Ascension Presents

Donate to support the CFRs! 

 

View all Alto episodes and shop Libertas Faith-inspired adventure merch at www.libertasalive.com. Use code alto10 for 10% OFF at checkout! Please rate, review and share!

Dope Music:

Dream Catcher by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Alto by Libertas is inspired by the Italian phrase "Verso l'alto", which means "to the heights", emblematic of the heroic life of Italian mountaineer and social activist Pier Giorgio Frassati. Listen to raw and authentic conversations on Faith, Culture, Fitness and Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship that will help us pursue "the heights" together!

Leo, founder of Libertas, host of Alto and @catholic.running.guy shares insights on:

Living out God's call for our lives and staying in the present.

Leo's personal description of what he experiences in times of intimacy with the Lord.

Making difficult decisions in the midst of uncertainty.

How to stay close the fire of God's presence, spirit and love. 

The great freedom and confidence we can experience when we do out bests to live close the fire.

And much more!

Excellent video by Fr. Mike Schmitz 4 Helpful Rules of Discernment.

Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heartby Jacques Philippe.

View all Alto episodes and shop Libertas Faith-inspired adventure merch at www.libertasalive.com. Use code alto10 for 10% OFF at checkout! Please rate, review and share!

Dope Music:

Dream Catcher by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Alto by Libertas is inspired by the Italian phrase "Verso l'alto", which means "to the heights", emblematic of the heroic life of Italian mountaineer and social activist Pier Giorgio Frassati. Listen to raw and authentic conversations on Faith, Culture, Fitness and Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship that will help us pursue "the heights" together!

Benoit "Ben" Chavarie is a Catholic adventurer who enjoys pushing his physical and mental limits while seeking to glorify God in all things he does as a husband, foster dad, youth minister and athlete. Ben is an endurance enthusiast, completing numerous events including a Spartan Ultra (50km, 60 obstacles) and in 2021 is currently training for the Vermont Spartan Ultra, Midstate Massive Ultra Trail 100 miler and La Ruta in Costa Rica.

Episode Themes:

How Ben got into endurance racing and his mindset in taking on challenges.

His experience of training for and completing a Spartan Ultra.

The intersection of Faith and fitness, and how challenging ourselves physically can tee us up for new breakthroughs in our interior lives.

How a growth mindset is core to living out our Faiths in today's culture.

 And much more!

Follow Ben at:

Instagram: @benoit.chavarie and @burning.tenacity

 

View all Alto episodes and shop Libertas Faith-inspired adventure merch at www.libertasalive.com. Use code alto10 for 10% OFF at checkout! Please rate, review and share!

Dope Music:

Dream Catcher by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Alto by Libertas is inspired by the Italian phrase "Verso l'alto", which means "to the heights", emblematic of the heroic life of Italian mountaineer and social activist Pier Giorgio Frassati. Listen to raw and authentic conversations on Faith, Culture, Fitness and Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship that will help us pursue "the heights" together!

Matt Bush is the Founder & CIO of Trinitas Capital, an artificial intelligence driven Hedge Fund, and the co-host of the Pints with Jack, a podcast that seeks to discover the Truth & Beauty of Christianity through the lens of C.S. Lewis. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, Matt moved out to San Diego to work in the Hedge Fund industry, and was active in the Saint Brigid’s Young Adult community. After 5 years, he left his job to start his own Hedge Fund, spent a year in NYC, and eventually move to Grand Rapids, MI, where he currently resides. In addition to his work an podcast, he is on the Board of Directors of the M&T Foundation, The International Business Council, and Catholic in Recovery. When he is not working, he loves reading while enjoying scotch, running, skiing, traveling, hiking, the lake life, and hanging out with friends and family.

Episode Themes:

Matt's vocation journey which led him to launching his own AI-driven Hedge Fund.

Silence and solitude with the Lord along with inventorying your desires and talents are critical to make vocation and other big life decisions.

Our desires and interior lives are transformed and elevated through Theosis - we need to have confidence and trust in them.

If you want to take the Island, burn the boat - go all in, no plan B!

And much more!

Follow Matt and listen to Pints with Jack at:

www.pintswithjack.com

Facebook: @pintswithjack

Instagram: @pintswithjack

Alto podcast: EP29 - Lessons from C.S. Lewis and Navigating the Highs/Lows of Life w/ Matt Bush

 

View all Alto episodes and shop Libertas Faith-inspired adventure merch at www.libertasalive.com. Use code alto10 for 10% OFF at checkout! Please rate, review and share!

Dope Music:

Dream Catcher by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Alto by Libertas is inspired by the Italian phrase "Verso l'alto", which means "to the heights", emblematic of the heroic life of Italian mountaineer and social activist Pier Giorgio Frassati. Listen to raw and authentic conversations on Faith, Culture, Fitness and Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship that will help us pursue "the heights" together!

Oliver is an Army Officer, real-estate investor, personal coach, Man School Strategist, and traditional Catholic. He aspires to become a strong husband and loving father to raise a holy and healthy family. He is a champion for authentic masculinity and for restoring virtue to men of all ages. Oliver sees his Instagram as an apostolate, where he can share ways he’s found to live life more intentionally and prayerfully—while providing examples of living a full life that prioritizes growing in faith and virtue.

The Great Man’s Legacy (The Man School) Masterclass is a 6-month course that teaches men to build an integrated vision for every arena of life. The content emphasizes building practical skillsets for men to manage their mind, body, and goals to live a life of design rather than default.

Episode Themes:

Beginning with the end in mind - living by design and with intention.

Memento Mori -  our time and energy are precious living by design positions us to be a good steward of what God gives us.

Practical and prayerful insights on how to cultivate a vision, make big decisions and get after it everyday with the right mindset.

So much more great themes as well!

Books Referenced in this episode:

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart

Learn more about Oliver and The Man School:

Instagram: @oliver.pappas

Email: [email protected]

 

Learn more about Libertas, explore all Alto podcast episodes, and shop our Faith-inspired adventure merch at www.libertasalive.com.  "Alto10" at checkout will get you 10% off your entire order. I would be grateful if you rated, reviewed and shared Alto. Verso l'alto!

 

Dope Music:

Dream Catcher by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Alto by Libertas is inspired by the Italian phrase "Verso l'alto", which means "to the heights", emblematic of the heroic life of Italian mountaineer and social activist Pier Giorgio Frassati. Listen to raw and authentic conversations on Faith, Culture, Fitness and Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship that will help us pursue "the heights" together!

Fr. Nathan Sparks, SJ is a Catholic priest and Jesuit who currently teaches Latin and Greek at Boston College High School. He grew up in South Dakota and has a degree in philosophy from St. Mary's University in Minnesota, a degree in theology from the Gregorian University in Rome, Italy and a masters degree in Ancient Greek and Latin from Columbia University in New York City. His studies and travels have led him to the Vatican, across Europe, the United States, the Holy Land, South America, and Asia. He is an experienced outdoorsman, adventurer, philosopher, writer, and traveler, who often finds God and inspiration for the spiritual journey in the midst of his solo backpacking and mountaineerings trips. He often documents them on Instagram on his profile @the.nomadic.monk, and is currently working on a travel log and spiritual adventuring series with CatholicTV. You can also find him on Facebook at "The Nomadic Monk" and on his blog at thenomadicmonk.com.

Episode Themes:

Epic Cross Country trip being made into an spiritual travel series with CatholicTV.

Comprehensive and beautiful explanation of the Jesuit mantra Ad maiorem Dei gloriam (for the greater glory of God).

A good adventure is an act of surrender and trust, and entails many unknowns and adversity.

So much more great themes as well!

Learn more about Fr. Nathan:

Instagram: @the.nomadic.monk

Facebook: @thenomadicmonk

thenomadicmonk.com

Learn more about Libertas, explore all Alto podcast episodes, and shop our Faith-inspired adventure merch at www.libertasalive.com.  "Alto10" at checkout will get you 10% off your entire order. I would be grateful if you rated, reviewed and shared Alto. Verso l'alto!

 

Dope Music:

Dream Catcher by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Alto by Libertas is inspired by the Italian phrase "Verso l'alto", which means "to the heights", emblematic of the heroic life of Italian mountaineer and social activist Pier Giorgio Frassati. Listen to raw and authentic conversations on Faith, Culture, Fitness and Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship that will help us pursue "the heights" together!

Leo, founder of Libertas, host of Alto and @catholic.running.guy reflects on 5 mantras and the power of the spoken word that have helped him battle adversity, build a strong marriage and family life, grow in Faith, stay motivated and accomplish key goals.

Verso l'alto - to the Heights.

Serviam - I will Serve.

Agape - self-giving love, willing the good of the other.

AMDG - for the greater glory of God.

Nunc Coepi - Now I begin.

Thank you for 2020 and God bless you in 2021!

Learn more about Libertas and shop our Faith-inspired adventure merch at www.libertasalive.com. Use code alto10 for 10% OFF at checkout! Please rate, review and share!

Dope Music:

Dream Catcher by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Alto by Libertas is inspired by the Italian phrase "Verso l'alto", which means "to the heights", emblematic of the heroic life of Italian mountaineer and social activist Pier Giorgio Frassati. Listen to raw and authentic conversations on Faith, Culture, Fitness and Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship that will help us pursue "the heights" together!

I was fortunate to be invited on to the The Struggling Catholic podcast hosted by Alex Lambis along with my good friends Stephen J. Caruso and Nathan Crankfield to be part of a discussion on the topic of Commitment. It was a great time filled with a lot of great insights and reflections, so I am resharing it here on the Alto.

Big thanks to Alex for the great working he's doing with The Struggling Catholic, please go check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts!

Learn more about these Rockstars on Instagram at:

@alexlambis.co

@ncrank23 and @seeking365

@stephenjcaruso

Learn more about Libertas and shop our Faith-inspired adventure merch at www.libertasalive.com.  Holiday package discounts: 20% off when you buy two or more tees or long sleeves and 20% off when you bundle custom drink ware. Order apparel on or before Dec. 8th for the best opportunity to receive in time for Christmas. I appreciate you rating, reviewing and sharing this podcast!

 

Dope Music:

Dream Catcher by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4650-dream-catcher

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/