Alto

Stephen J. Caruso, Oliver Pappas and myself recently launched, hosted and completed a 13 Day Virtue Challenge hosted on Instagram Live.  Daily conversations exploring Ben Franklin’s 13 human virtues as a framework to elevate our clarity, up our performance and to inspire us to strive for excellence in life and in Faith.  We are resharing all episodes on the Alto podcast!

In this conversation, Leo hosts Joel Stepanek to explore and unpack the virtue of Humility, "Imitate Jesus and Socrates."

Joel has been actively and passionately involved in ministry for over 15 years. He is the Vice President of Parish Services for Life Teen International. Joel is a sought after speaker and the author of several books, including “Chasing Humility: 8 Ways to Shape a Christian Heart.” Joel holds a Master’s degree in religious education from Fordham University and serves on the adjunct faculty for Franciscan University of Steubenville. Joel is an avid Crossfitter, enjoys cooking and gardening, and loves spending time with his wife and two children, Elijah Daniel and Sophia Grace.

 

Key talking points:

Humility is knowing who you are before God and letting that be enough.

Humility sets us free to grow and key to growing in the other virtues.

Humility is the cornerstone of exceptional leadership.

Praying the Litany of Humility daily will change your life.

Learn more about Joel and buy his book on humility at:

Instagram: @lt_jstepanek

Order Chasing Humility here.

 

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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/

Stephen J. Caruso, Oliver Pappas and myself recently launched, hosted and completed a 13 Day Virtue Challenge hosted on Instagram Live.  Daily conversations exploring Ben Franklin’s 13 human virtues as a framework to elevate our clarity, up our performance and to inspire us to strive for excellence in life and in Faith.  We are resharing all episodes on the Alto podcast!

In this conversation, Stephen hosts Fr. Jason Smith, LC to explore and unpack the virtue of Sincerity,"Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly."

Fr. Jason is a priest with the Legionaries of Christ currently working in the Archdiocese of New York at the beautiful and historic Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in Lower Manhattan. He also is the priest who married Stephen and Nicole over a decade ago!

 

Key Talkingpoints:

What is sincerity for a Catholic

Why it’s so important for men to grow

How it will help your marriage

How prayer is essential to sincerity, and frankly all human virtue

Learn more and follow Fr. Jason at:

Instagram: @frjasonsmith

Shop our Faith-inspired adventure merch at www.libertasalive.com. Use code alto10 for 10% OFF at checkout! Please rate, review and share - God bless and 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/

Stephen J. Caruso, Oliver Pappas and myself recently launched, hosted and completed a 13 Day Virtue Challenge hosted on Instagram Live.  Daily conversations exploring Ben Franklin’s 13 human virtues as a framework to elevate our clarity, up our performance and to inspire us to strive for excellence in life and in Faith.  We are resharing all episodes on the Alto podcast!

In this conversation, Oliver hosts Austin Quick a.k.a The Basic Catholic to explore and unpack the virtue of Moderation,"Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve."

Austin is an international speaker, consultant, a Senior Advisor for Live Action, an Influencer for Turning Point USA, a U.S. Navy veteran who has had many years of experience on various levels of politics as well as being a former seminarian who holds a Masters Degree in Philosophy.

 

Key Episode Takeaways:

The forces of evil exist and we are in a war against them.

We have to resist these forces with prayer, love and a life of virtue.

Ultimately, it's the "light" of the Holy Spirit that is going to shine through and foster authentic conversion.

Learn more about Austin at:

 

Instagram: @thebasiccatholic

 

Shop our Faith-inspired adventure merch at www.libertasalive.com. Use code alto10 for 10% OFF at checkout! Please rate, review and share - God bless and 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/

Stephen J. Caruso, Oliver Pappas and myself recently launched, hosted and completed a 13 Day Virtue Challenge hosted on Instagram Live.  Daily conversations exploring Ben Franklin’s 13 human virtues as a framework to elevate our clarity, up our performance and to inspire us to strive for excellence in life and in Faith.  We are relaunching all episodes on the Alto podcast!

In this conversation, Leo hosts Nathan Crankfield to explore and unpack the virtue of Justice "Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty."

Nathan is the founder of Seeking Excellence, a non-profit ministry, blog, podcast and content resource. He currently serves as a Parish Consultant for the Dynamic Catholic Institute. In addition, he is a former Army Infantry Officer (Ranger, 82nd Airborne Division) and a graduate of Mount St. Mary University.

 

Key Episode Takeaways:

Justice is to charity as gratitude is to contentment.

We are called to charity - freely giving someone something they may not deserve from us.

Build courage, by doing things that make you afraid.

Learn more about Nathan and Seeking Excellence:

Instagram: @ncrank23 @seeking365

Website: www.thosewhoseek.org

"Black and White Like Me" series with Bobby Angel.

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

Stephen J. Caruso, Oliver Pappas and myself recently launched, hosted and completed a 13 Day Virtue Challenge hosted on Instagram Live.  Daily conversations exploring Ben Franklin’s 13 human virtues as a framework to elevate our clarity, up our performance and to inspire us to strive for excellence in life and in Faith.  We are relaunching all episodes on the Alto podcast!

In this conversation, Stephen hosts Leo as they explore and unpack the virtue of Frugality "Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing."

Leo is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with roughly a decade of experience in the Financial Services industry who also currently works in Fundraising for The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

 

Key Episode Takeaways:

Frugality is not about being cheap, it's about investing in the things that matter most.

We are all called to simplicity (doing more with less) and generosity, and we have to discern what that looks like in our own lives.

Our contentment should come from our relationship with the Lord, the relationships in our lives and the experiences that typically cost little to no money.

Learn more about Stephen and Leo and follow them at:

Instagram: @stephenjcaruso @catholic.running.guy @libertas_alive

Watch the full episode here.

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

Stephen J. Caruso, Oliver Pappas and myself recently launched, hosted and completed a 13 Day Virtue Challenge hosted on Instagram Live.  Daily conversations exploring Ben Franklin’s 13 human virtues as a framework to elevate our clarity, up our performance and to inspire us to strive for excellence in life and in Faith.  We are relaunching all episodes on the Alto podcast!

In this conversation Oliver explores and unpacks the virtue of Industry "Lose no time; be always employ'd in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions" w/ Rob Renzi.

Rob is an actor, fitness trainer and enthusiast with a background in wrestling, and an avid storyteller of many forms who lives in LA and comes from a large Catholic family - he's the second oldest of 12 and an uncle to 12 nieces and nephews!

 

Learn more about Rob and follow him at:

Instagram: @renzirob @stogies_and_stories

Watch the full episode here.

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

Stephen J. Caruso, Oliver Pappas and myself recently launched, hosted and completed a 13 Day Virtue Challenge via Instagram Live.  Daily conversations exploring Ben Franklin’s 13 human virtues as a framework to elevate our clarity, enhance our performance and renew our commitment to the habit of excellence in life and in Faith.  We are relaunching all episodes on the Alto podcast!

In this conversation I explore and unpack the virtue of Resolution "Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve" w/ Coach Anthony Simon.

Coach Anthony Simon is the #1 Best-selling Author of “Life’s Greatest Gift: P.A.I.N.” and Sex, Love and Worth: How I Survived College Without Sex and Discovered Love. Coach Ant is a charismatic motivational speaker, author, life coach, personal trainer, former D1 student-athlete and CEO of Coach Anthony Simon. He graduated from UC Davis with degrees in Biopsychology (B.S.) and Communications (B.A.). Speaking and empowering over 10,000 people around the United States, Coach Ant is deeply passionate for the personal development of students, youth and young adults in mind, body and spirit. Coach Ant lives by his mantra, “Strive. Thrive. Be Alive" and teaches and encourages others to do the same.

Learn more about Coach Anthony Simon at:

Instagram: @coachanthonysimon

Website: www.coachanthonysimon.com

Learn more about Libertas and shop faith-inspired adventure merch at www.libertasalive.com. Use code alto10 for 10% OFF at checkout! Follow us on insta @libertas_alive and please rate/review/share the Alto podcast if you dig the content! 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/

Stephen J. Caruso, Oliver Pappas and myself recently launched, hosted and completed a 13 Day Virtue Challenge via Instagram Live.  Daily conversations exploring Ben Franklin’s 13 human virtues as a framework to elevate our clarity, enhance our performance and renew our commitment to cultivate the habit of excellence in life and in Faith.  We are relaunching all episodes on the Alto podcast!

In this conversation Stephen and Oliver explore and unpack the virtue of Cleanliness "Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, cloaths, or habitation" 

Points discussed:

We are temples of the Holy Spirit, so keep it clean.

We naturally tend toward greater cleanliness.

Physical cleanliness can be an indication of spiritual purity.

“Make your bed.”

Learn more about Stephen and Oliver and follow them at:

Instagram: @stephenjcaruso @oliver.pappas

Learn more about Libertas and shop faith-inspired adventure merch at www.libertasalive.com. Use code alto10 for 10% OFF at checkout! Follow us on insta @libertas_alive and please rate/review/share the Alto podcast if you dig the content! 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/

Stephen J. Caruso, Oliver Pappas and myself recently launched, hosted and completed a 13 Day Virtue Challenge via Instagram Live.  Daily conversations exploring Ben Franklin’s 13 human virtues as a framework to elevate our clarity, enhance our performance and renew our commitment to cultivate the habit of excellence in life and in Faith.  We are relaunching all episodes on the Alto podcast!

In this conversation I explore and unpack the virtue of Silence "Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; Avoid trifling Conversation" w/ Jeff Dodds!

Jeff is a true outdoorsman, 3rd generation bow hunter, fly fishermen and white water rafting guide, author, photographer, former seminarian and college athlete who lives in the beautiful mountain town of Gunnison, CO!

In addition to hearing about a seven-day solo epic bow hunting adventure, Jeff reflects and shares insights on:

the beauty of silence

the fear of silence

the necessity of silence

Learn more Jeff and his photography at:

Instagram: @jeffdoddsfishing @jdlandscapes_ 

Learn more about Libertas and shop faith-inspired adventure merch at www.libertasalive.com. Use code alto10 for 10% OFF at checkout! Follow us on insta @libertas_alive and sign up for our newsletter.

 

Dope Music:

Dream Catcher by Kevin MacLeod

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

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

Stephen J. Caruso, Oliver Pappas and myself recently launched, hosted and completed a 13 Day Virtue Challenge hosted on Instagram Live.  Daily conversations exploring Ben Franklin’s 13 human virtues as a framework to elevate our clarity, up our performance and to inspire us to strive for excellence in life and in Faith.  We are relaunching all episodes on the Alto podcast!

In this conversation Oliver explores and unpacks the virtue of Order "Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time" w/ Joshua Mazrin!

Joshua Mazrin is a Catholic Speaker and Writer. He is currently the Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of Venice in Florida. He is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville with a Bachelors and Masters in Theology. Joshua is currently working on a PhD in Systematic Theology at Ave Maria University

 

Learn more Joshua and his work at:

Instagram: @jmazzy17

Website: www.joshuamazrin.com

Learn more about Libertas and shop merch at www.libertasalive.com. Use code alto10 for 10% OFF at checkout! Follow us on insta @libertas_alive and sign up for our newsletter.

Dope Music:

Dream Catcher by Kevin MacLeod

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

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