Hey guys,

This week we have a really awesome guest: John Edwards! He’s one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met, and his story is nothing short of incredible.

You may know him because of his podcast “Just a Guy in the Pew.” He’s so humble and faithful, you’d never think he went to prison because of drugs. But he did. And that’s where Christ changed everything.

Now John’s working on the front lines of men’s ministry, with a blend of faith and masculinity that men are desperately looking for.

If you care about bringing more men back to the Church, you do NOT want to miss this!

When we first met Heidi Ganahl, she was inspiring us to keep moving in the face of tragic loss. The entrepreneur and motivational speaker now turns her attention to politics. That’s right, Heidi is running for governor of Colorado. The campaign trail has been an interesting road for Heidi. She shares these insights with her usual wit and joy. You’ll definitely want to hear what Heidi has to say in this episode!

Fear. Everyone feels it.

We’re in a “father crisis” right now.

More kids than ever are raised without dads. And even when both parents are around, it’s Mom who takes the kids to church, not Dad. We can’t save our culture without good fathers.

Fr. Dave Pivonka knows just how high the stakes are. From years of working with guys at Franciscan University, and helping people like me get ready for marriage, he’s got his pulse on what we need to do about the culture today – starting with the men.

If you want to know what real fatherhood is all about, don’t miss this!

People can be super-annoying. Even some of the saints weren’t always the most pleasant companions!

Fact is, we are all broken creatures. But God still calls us to live in communion with each other.

Friendship is one of the most profound unions we can have. And it’s necessary to live a full, joyful life.

But how can you find joy in friendship, even during those annoying times? And how do you choose good friends and avoid bad ones?

There’s a pretty big hole in Catholic ministry right now. If you’re a youth or adult from divorced parents or a separated family, there’s not much pastoral care focused on your needs.

And since divorce rates have skyrocketed over the years, this means a huge cross-section of our Church isn’t getting their pain and heartache addressed.

So this week, we’re talking to my friend Rachel Oline, who works with Life-Giving Wounds. It’s a ministry spearheading the movement of pastoral care to Catholics with divorced parents or separated families.

As he sat in prison and anticipated a cruel and untimely death, St. Paul refused to give into negativity. He implored others to “have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.”

How could St. Paul stay positive in such a dire situation? He kept his focus on God.

And as Fr. Chad Ripperger tells us this week, the Evil One hates that.

Chris Stefanick talks with a struggling technology addict on how to unplug and enjoy silence in life.

We’re in a spiritual battle against the Evil One. And you don’t have to be an exorcist to fight.

Speaking of exorcists, Fr. Chad Ripperger is back this week to dive into the spiritual battles we all fight every day.

Specifically, you’ll learn about the five levels of spiritual combat. Think of them as five areas where the supernatural builds on the natural, for good or for bad.

You’ll also learn a powerful prayer to combat temptations in the name of Jesus! (Plus other little ways to keep up a strong spiritual life.)

So yes, some heavier topics again, but you’ll come away with a deeper perspective on your faith. Let’s get to it!

Scripture says, “Be sober and alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, solid in your faith.”

In other words, the Christian life involves spiritual combat. But a lot of Catholics aren’t really familiar with this idea.

So to start unpacking it, we’re talking to Fr. Chad Ripperger, an exorcist priest. Obviously, he’s on the front lines of some intense spiritual warfare, but it’s taught him a lot that everyday Catholics like you and me can use to fight in our own struggles.

I know exorcism is a serious topic, but don’t worry. This is not a scary episode. You’ll be amazed by Fr. Ripperger’s stories of God’s power and providence, and how not even the demons can thwart God’s plan for us.