We all get triggered. Some of us, frequently. When we get triggered, we love to point the finger at the other person, at the situation, even at God.

But what if the right person to point the finger at is ourselves?

My claim to you is that you have the power to solve your own triggers, to create your own responses that you choose. You can do it by finally getting to the bottom of what in your life controls you.

Join me in this episode as I walk through a process to help sort out and confront many common root causes that cause us as men to become triggered. You can do a lot of this work by yourself, but will definitely benefit from wise and trustworthy men in your life. For certain, you will need to include the Lord.

There are some addictions and traps that God lets us get out of pretty easy, but there are some that are really tough.

Often we persuade ourselves that we can do it, or that it'll be enough to just get mostly clean - but we're wrong.

We delay the healing through self deception.

Join me in this episode as Logan Hufford shares his story of a severe sexual addiction and the years he spent struggling for freedom. So often he deceived even himself about what was going on. Even in his darkest moments, God had a plan. The struggle to fully accept God's love is hard for all of us, but certainly for those struggling with an addiction.

You can find a link to the specific program Logan was part of here: https://www.prodigalsofalaska.com/

If you have questions about the groups Logan talked about, or the tools available on the Prodigals of Alaska website, please feel free to reach out to Logan at [email protected]

Most of us have been blessed repeatedly in life by another person offering wisdom and perspective. Sometimes it was a formal mentorship, sometimes simply a random passing.

There's something fundamental to the human experience to learn from and be in community with other humans.

Our modern world is quietly suffering in extreme isolation. We've never been so lonely. But we don't have to stay alone!

Join me in this episode as Terry Allen describes a new program he is launching to provide mentors to people of all ages. This program is totally free, and has the potential to forever change your life! 

You can read about this amazing program and sign up to be either a mentor or mentee at his website: https://amentor4me.me/mentors-bio/

Addiction can leave one feeling utterly trapped, helpless, and powerless. It's so hard to escape, and even harder yet to hold onto hope.

Yet we are never too far gone for God's mercy.

Join me in this episode as Nico Morales shares his amazing story of addiction, escape, falling again, and escape again. God's love and grace are what save us all, but not everyone's story shows that love and grace quite so powerfully!

You can read more about Nico at his website: https://nohalonm.com/

"Marriage is the primordial sacrament" - a comment understood by almost none of us.

We know that marriage matters, intellectually at least.

But how do we actually live out our marriage? How do we capture that sacramental grace in a practical way?

Join me in this episode as Catholic author Steve Thomas and I walk through what it means to be a man who is committed to living his marital sacrament in the modern day. It is not an easy, or painless, path. It's a cross, in the most painful of senses.

But it is also the most important thing we men who are called to marry can do with our lives!

You can find Steve's book at his website: https://catholicjoesuperhero.com/

The early church (and much of the modern Eastern church) had this strong Contemplative component that provided a powerful basis for Christians. This component is, sadly, mostly missing from our modern western Latin Rite Catholicism.

But what if what we lost is actually really important?

What if we need both contemplative time and community life at times?

Join me in this episode as Catholic music composer and community founder John Michael Talbot talks about his life with me. He not only shares a powerful story, he talks about how God was active in his life to bring him to a deeper and more powerful connection.

Music was a major part of his story and life. You can read about his music at https://johnmichaeltalbot.com/

You can read about his community at https://www.littleportion.org/

You can read about his bakery at https://littleportionbakery.org/

One of the most common questions I get is what are the actual differences between Coaching and Therapy. While there are some common challenges between them, there are also some significant differences.

Coaching, much like in a gym, is much more of a push to do your best. Therapy, at it's finest, is a gentle nurturing restoration of traumatic damage. There's a time and a place for each, but there's definitely a modern trend to turn to therapy too quickly for too many things.

Join me in this episode as I explore some of the major differences between therapy and coaching, both in people who work in each field and how the fields work. I'll also give you some practical ways to help decide where you should go to get the help you need!

We all get into a low slump at times in our lives. Some of those times are lower than others.

Most men, when we get into a sticky and dark situation, really struggle to accept help. It seems like simply too much.

Join me in this episode as Ryan Penley shares his story of addiction, and how one man's tenderness and gentleness finally cut through his defensive shell and inspired him to get help. Wherever you are in your struggles, or if you know someone else who is struggling, kindness, tenderness, and compassion are a secret weapon for finding help.

You can read more about Ryan and his story at https://www.myrockbottomrecovery.com/

You can order his book at https://www.ryanpenley.org/

So often, when God tells us His plan, we resist. We fight it, we avoid it, we might even ignore it. But the Hound of Heaven is not so easily avoided.

Sometimes it might take more than 40 years, but He comes for us relentlessly.

Join me in this episode as Bill Yoh shares his life and conversion story. We talk through some of his difficult moments and what they mean for us men now.

You can find out more about Bill and his book at his website: https://unvarnishedfaith.com/

We all know we're supposed to forgive. It should be simple, it should be straightforward. But the truth is it's not only complicated, but extremely difficult.

Often we don't even realize when we're failing to forgive.

Historians often say that those who do not study the past are doomed to repeat it. I would add that those who do not forgive past hurts are doomed to repeat them.

Join me in this episode as I walk through both the metaphysics of forgiveness and some practical ways to really strive towards a deeper forgiveness of others. If we do not forgive, we hurt ourselves - badly. Our Lord's words could not be more clear on this. 

It is one of the most powerful things you can do to transform your future - for you, your family, and your community.