Episode #127 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast

On this episode, I focus on the topic of prayer.

Throughout this episode, I share:
- The most important decision I've made in the past ten years
 - How I grew to love God in a small chapel in the Alps
- How the Lord called me to serve Him in a more direct way than I ever imagined
- How my prayer life went from an obligation, to a want, to a need
- Why we should pray the Our Father every day
- Common questions we ask regarding prayer
- And much more...

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 Episode #126 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast

On this episode, I spoke with Emmanuel Gonzalez,  a dynamic Catholic evangelist who speaks on the sensitive topic of homosexuality.

Along with Manny sharing his story, we also spoke about:
- How the church and faithful Catholics should be speaking about homosexuality
 - How the Church can better support and love those who experience same-sex attraction
- How the conversation can't only focus on chastity
- How the Church is the only place focused on true and authentic love
- Helpful resources centered on authentic church teachings
- And much more...

Biography:

Emmanuel Gonzalez, most known simply as Manny, is a dynamic Catholic evangelist who speaks on the sensitive topic of homosexuality. Manny is an authentic and engaging individual who uses his firsthand witness of experiencing same-sex attractions as an invitation for others to also seek fulfillment in the Catholic Church, specifically regarding Her teachings on human sexuality. Manny is from Dallas, Texas, and has a bachelor's degree in social work. Manny is currently studying to obtain a master's degree in Catechetics and Evangelization from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Manny’s courageous testimony has inspired both faithful and nonfaithful alike on an international level, having been featured with notable Catholic ministries including Jason Evert’s Chastity Project, National Catholic Register, Courage International, FOCUS, Catholic News Agency, and the Sophia Institute. Manny's witness has also captured the attention of numerous Catholic bishops and has even led him to be an inquired contributor for Pope Francis' Synod on Synodality. When not studying, Manny joyfully shares his journey with high school youth groups, college campuses, and conference audiences around the world.

Book and Website Resources:

Manny's Website - https://whatabeautifulcross.wixsite.com/website
Courage International - https://couragerc.org/
Jason Evert - https://chastity.com/
Fr. Mike Schmitz - Made for Love (20% off with code BRENDAN)
Kim Zember - Restless Heart (20% off with code BRENDAN)
Daniel Mattson - Why I Don't Call Myself Gay (20% off with code BRENDAN)

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 Episode #124 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast

On this episode, I spoke with Nicholas Sledge, founder of Catholic Manhood.

During our conversation, we spoke about:
- How Catholics understand masculinity versus how the world does
- Why masculinity is lacking in our culture
- The need for personal holiness in our own lives
- The importance of the sacraments
- The beauty of complementarity with spouses 
- And much more...

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Episode #123 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast

On this episode, I spoke with Crystalina Evert, founder of Women Made New Ministries and the co-founder of Chastity Project.

During our conversation, we spoke about:
- Her new book, Women Made New
- Her conversion story
- How counseling changed her life
- What she has learned during the process of writing this book
- And much more...

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Episode #122 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast

Praying with St. Augustine with Sara Park Mclaughlin

On this episode, I spoke with Sara Park Mclaughlin about St. Augustine.
During our conversation, Sara spoke about:
- St. Augustine's conversion story
- Why so many folks love St. Augustine
- Details regarding her new book, "Praying with St. Augustine"
- Lessons she learned from writing this book
- And much more...

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Episode #121 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast

Simple Steps to a Stronger Marriage with Dr. Ray Guarendi

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On today's episode, I chatted with David Patterson about saying yes to God's plan. This is part two of our conversation.

Biography:

David is a husband, father, and founder of Yes Catholic. To learn more about his story, read here.

Check out David's work at Yes Catholic.

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On today's episode, I chatted with David Patterson about saying yes to God's plan. This is part one of our conversation.

Biography:

David is a husband, father, and founder of Yes Catholic. To learn more about his story, read here.

Check out David's work at Yes Catholic.

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On today's episode, I chatted with Brantley Rutz about his journey to Catholicism. This is part two of our conversation.

Biography:

Brantley is a husband, father, and recent Catholic convert. After the careful study of and reexamining numerous theological doctrines, he left behind his lifelong Baptist convictions to join Christ's one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church. He now shares about his faith and the reasons for his conversion over at his Instagram page, The Caffeinated Catholic, in an effort to strengthen the faith of his fellow Catholics and to invite non-Catholics to be united with the Catholic Church.

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On today's episode, I chatted with Brantley Rutz about his journey to Catholicism.

Biography:

Brantley is a husband, father, and recent Catholic convert. After the careful study of and reexamining numerous theological doctrines, he left behind his lifelong Baptist convictions to join Christ's one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church. He now shares about his faith and the reasons for his conversion over at his Instagram page, The Caffeinated Catholic, in an effort to strengthen the faith of his fellow Catholics and to invite non-Catholics to be united with the Catholic Church.

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