Your brain is hardwired to look for threats. That’s great if you’re in a jungle being chased by a bear. Not so great when you’re trying to live in the peace Jesus died to give you.

In Week 2 of our Living Peace summer series, I delve into the real reason why so many of us are stuck in fear, outrage, and constant conflict, and how Jesus flips the script in one of His most famous parables: the Good Samaritan.

What You’ll Discover:

How fear hijacks your brain and lowers your IQ

Why you’re always “on edge”—and how to stop living that way

How to stop labeling people as threats and start seeing souls

The Parable of the Good Samaritan is a challenge to your inner contempt

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In this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with seminary professor Scott Powell to journey through Jesus’ prayer life, from the blazing summit of the Transfiguration to the raw honesty of the Psalms. We’ll strip away the fear of getting prayer “wrong,” unlock God’s original prayer playbook in Exodus, and give you a fresh, step-by-step guide to praying the Our Father with courage and freedom. Plus, learn how to wait on God like Simeon, eyes open, heart expectant.

Timestamps:

8:23 - Why Jesus paused on the mountaintop and what It means for you ⛰️

16:18 - Give your soul a soundtrack—lament and hope like a Psalmist

24:34 -The Exodus roadmap: your ultimate prayer manual

34:33 - “Our Father” decoded: your blueprint for bold prayer ️

49:15 - How to wait like Simeon: the art of silent, expectant prayer ⏳

Resources Mentioned:

Walking with Christ: A Journey Through the Gospel of Luke by Scott Powell: https://ascensionpress.com/products/walking-with-christ-a-journey-through-the-gospel-of-luke

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In Episode 1 of the Living Peace Series, I unpack how Jesus’ very first words in the Upper Room weren’t “Surprise” but “Peace be with you!”—a victorious shout that still echoes for us today, even when life feels totally out of control. We’ll explore childlike trust—the same bold faith that sent His disciples out with zero provisions (Luke 10) and kept Paul anchored in a Roman prison:“The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil 4:7)

What You’ll Discover:

Why Jesus sent His disciples out empty-handed—and how that radical surrender unlocks real, unshakable peace.

How to carry Paul’s “prison-room of peace” into your boardrooms, traffic jams, and everyday challenges

The secret to turning daily stress into steady trust by embracing God’s plan over your own

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St Ignatius’ self-offering prayer: https://us.magnificat.net/great-catholic-prayers/suscipe-prayer/

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In this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with Andrew Abela—founding dean of the Busch School of Business and author of Super Habits—to show you how to forge your character with practical, science-backed habits. We tackle the lie of an unchangeable personality, dive into the brain science behind cultivating gratitude, courage, and self-control, and share hands-on tools—from a simple night-time gratitude ritual to the split-second virtue that guided Sully on the Hudson. Plus, discover why leaning into God’s grace always wins over raw willpower.

Timestamps:

1:52 - Debunking Your Brain: Why “Wired This Way” Doesn’t Fly  

5:47 What makes a habit “super” and how to create one that sticks.  

39:05 Tame your anger with a velvet glove, not a chain.  

33:48 Four virtues that power every choice—discipline, courage, justice & temperance.

48:43 Crash landing—a real-time lesson in virtue that saved lives. ✈️

1:09:17 Why sailing on God’s grace beats rowing with your own strength. ⛵

Crash landing—a real-time lesson in virtue that saved lives. ✈️ Why sailing on God’s grace beats rowing with your own strength. ⛵

Resources Mentioned:

Download the Grow Virtue App and pick your first habit: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/growvirtue/id6740114810

Grab Super Habits by Andrew Abela: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/super-habits/?srsltid=AfmBOoqsp2im0nAsccrVmYJtnpys47gQhhwTNLceb97Rqy5WrAOYlJQX

The Anatomy of Virtue: https://superhabit.substack.com/p/the-anatomy-of-virtue?r=457iow&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true

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In this episode, I unpack the explosive boldness that ignited the early Church—from Peter’s courtroom defiance before the Sanhedrin and Paul’s chains-to-pulpit preaching in Rome to John Paul II celebrating Christmas Mass under communist guns in Poland. We’ll explore how the Holy Spirit fuels unshakable Christian courage, the fierce opposition these saints overcame, and how you can activate that same audacious faith today.

What You’ll Discover

• How Peter’s stand before the Sanhedrin redefined what it means to witness for Christ

• Why Paul’s trials in Rome became the launchpad for global evangelization

• What John Paul II’s Christmas Mass under machine guns teaches about fearless faith

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In this episode, on The Chris Stefanick Show I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (economist and Ruth Institute founder to expose the hidden forces that drove the sexual revolution—and the real human cost behind each “breakthrough.” From the birth-control agenda that promised consequence-free intimacy to the no-fault divorce mindset that shattered families, the evolving gender narrative that confuses identity, and the eugenics roots of modern family planning.

We’ll also reveal the top-down strategies that fast-tracked transgender policies and debunk the global overpopulation panic that sold billions on contraception.

Timestamps:

2:30 The Sexual Revolution: Why It Promised Freedom but Delivered Confusion”

11:31 “You Can’t Have ‘Safe Sex’ and Babies: The Contraceptive Lie Exposed”

13:17 “When Families Fracture: The Hidden Cost of the Divorce Ideology”

23:54 How Transgenderism Was Imposed from the Top Down

41:55 The Overpopulation Myth That Sold Billions on Birth Control”

50:44 Eugenics Unmasked: The Sinister Roots of Modern ‘Family Planning

Resources Mentioned: Jenifer Morse Books:

The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and Why the Church was Right All Along: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/the-sexual-state-2/

Love and Economics: It Takes a Family to Raise a Village: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/love-and-economics-it-takes-a-family-to-raise-a-village/

Smart Sex: Finding Lifelong Love in a Hookup World: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/smart-sex-finding-life-long-love-in-a-hook-up-world/

101 Tips for a Happier Marriage:https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-a-happier-marriage/

The Sexual Revolution and Its Victims: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/the-sexual-revolution-and-its-victims/

101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-marrying-the-right-person/

Jenifer Morse Website: https://ruthinstitute.org/

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In this episode, I unpack the mystery of the Eucharist for Corpus Christi Sunday—from Jesus’s bold John 6 teaching (“Unless you eat my flesh…”) to awe-inspiring Eucharistic miracles in Italy, Mexico, and Poland. We’ll explore how bread and wine truly become His body and blood (transubstantiation), why so many first walked away, and how today every Mass brings you into Calvary and the empty tomb.

What You’ll Discover

• The radical words that made Peter stay (and why they still matter)

• Scientific tests that revealed living human tissue on consecrated Hosts

• How genuine Eucharistic Adoration can transform your faith

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He beat Bobby Flay. Now he’s feeding souls with bacon, theology, and the Eucharist.

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Fr. Leo Patalinghug—a priest, chef, and one of the most joy-filled guys I know to talk about something that hits closer to home than you might expect: your dinner table.

This isn’t just about food. It’s about faith that shows up in the ordinary. It’s about how the Eucharist connects to your kitchen, why your table is under spiritual attack, and how reclaiming one simple habit, eating together, can literally change lives.

Timestamps:

4:55 – Catholicism isn’t boring—it’s meant to feel like a feast.

6:17 – Fr. Leo explains the “baptism of bacon” (yes, really).

8:31 – What REALLY happened when Fr. Leo beat Bobby Flay on national TV?

11:21 – The Eucharist is the most powerful act of divine hospitality.

13:14 – God is a … Foodie!? Exploring the theology of meals. ️

16:40 – The devil hates your dinner table—and here’s why. ⚔️

31:25 – Regular family dinners can help fight addiction, anxiety, and more.

35:12 – Turns out, what your kids want most is simple: time with you.

This episode is your reminder to slow down, make the pizza, and invite God to the table. Because that’s where heaven touches earth.

Resources Mentioned:

Father Leo’s Books:

Saving the Family: https://shop.platinggrace.com/collections/books/products/saving-the-family

Spicing Up Married Life: https://shop.platinggrace.com/collections/books/products/spicing-up-married-life

Grace Before Meals: https://shop.platinggrace.com/collections/books/products/grace-before-meals-cookbook

Epic Food Fight: https://shop.platinggrace.com/collections/books/products/epic-food-fight-a-bite-sized-history-of-salvation

Dining with the Saints: https://shop.platinggrace.com/collections/books/products/dining-with-the-saints

Father Leo’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFatherLeoShow

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Let’s be real—people can be challenging. But trying to do life without them? That’s even worse.

We’re in the middle of a loneliness epidemic—and it’s wrecking our health, our joy, and our souls. Worse than high cholesterol. More isolating than ever. And no one’s talking about it.

In this episode, I’m diving into the real reason we feel so disconnected—and what the Trinity has to do with it. (Yep. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have something to say about your friendships.)

Discover why the Trinity holds the key to healing our disconnection.

Why scrolling can’t replace real friendship

How the early Church got it right—and what we’ve forgotten

The simple shift that could change your life (and your parish) This one’s practical. It’s personal. It’s powerful.And honestly? It might just change how you think about Church, friendship, and what it means to be human again.

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Tech addiction is real—and it’s stealing your time, your peace, and your purpose. But you don’t have to stay stuck.

In this powerful episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with Andrew Laubacher, founder of Humanality, to expose how your smartphone is rewiring your brain—and what you can do to take your life back.

93% of your free time is being eaten by screens

The average teen is on social media 5+ hours/day

1 in 5 millennials has no friends

And your phone was engineered to make this worse

This conversation will give you the truth about tech addiction, the science behind attention loss, and real tools to break free—without going off the grid.

Timestamps

2:25 – Goldfish is greater than a human attention span?!

14:41 – Why moderation fails (and what works)

15:25 – 27 years of your life lost to screens

37:17 – The loneliness epidemic no one’s talking about

39:13 – What is a Digital Detox Village?

42:30 – How to reclaim your mind, time, and joy

Resources Mentioned

Light Phone – https://www.thelightphone.com/ (Code: Humanality)

Wise Phone – https://wisephone.com/ (Code: CHRIS)

Join a Digital Detox Village – https://humanality.org

Humanality + Hallow App – https://hallow.com/collections/1843/

Watch the Carlos Acutis Movie – https://carloacutisfilm.com/

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