Man Fully Alive Conversations

This episode: how to avoid the Covid-19 pounds! Jake and Daniel talk about the virtue of temperance, how we can foster that as men and how it's not always about quantity. Jake and Daniel talk about their own struggles with this virtue and also get into the topics of alcohol and weed. 

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After you decide to “settle down,” what happens next? This week, Jake and Steve talk about the importance of dating your wife. It may not seem like a reasonable topic while we are currently all living as shut-ins, but when things do go back to normal…eventually… you’ll be glad you listened to this episode. What else have you got to do?

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Break up the craziness of Coronavirus this week with Jake and Eric who reflect on this Sunday’s Gospel and the most important things: Jesus and what he is asking of us. Also, find out what Jake and Eric are most looking forward to in the Easter Season.

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The continued conversation from last week's episode, Jake and Cory discuss how to know whether you are going through spiritual desolation or clinical depression, where to draw the line between spiritual realities and mental health or if there even is one. In this episode, Cory also gives some great practical advice if you find yourself struggling with these questions.

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Part 1 of a 2-parter, this week Jake sits down with Corey Groman, Licensed Professional Therapist, to discuss how we should think about anxiety, depression and loneliness from a Catholic perspective. Jake and Cory get into why there is a reluctance among men to admit these struggles and what to do when you find yourself in the midst of them.

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This week, Jake and Daniel have a great conversation about intercessory prayer, what that means and what our mentality should be when we are praying for others. They share some awesome quotes from the saints on this topic and also respond to a listener question: what is your go-to Mass outfit?

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This week, it’s confessions from the confessional… not really, but Jake and Steve do somehow manage to make this a lighthearted topic with some great confession stories and some practical tips about how to go about it, our own lessons learned and what NOT to think when you are waiting in line.  

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Does the music we listen to have an effect on us? If so, what kind of music should we be listening to? Am I supposed to like Christian music? This week, Jake and Daniel dive into these questions and also talk about their own musical accomplishments. Also, Jake shares how long he once spent on a road trip in absolute silence.

Neil Peart - YYZ

35 - Why Silence is a Must for Godly Men

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Part 2 of a 2-part discussion with Jake and Steve along with their wives, Nicole and Cindy about Natural Family Planning: the joys, the challenges and everything in between. Check out the Part 1 if you missed it and listen for our not so catchy suggestions for re-naming NFP.

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Want to hear an honest account of two real couples who don’t contracept? This week, Jake and Steve are joined by their wives, Nicole and Cindy, to discuss the good the bad and the chimpanzee butt ugly of Natural Family Planning. Come along for this conversation with lots of blushing and giggling.

Disclaimer, this is definitely more of an adult topic so use discretion if listening with little ones nearby.

Pope Paul VI's predictions about contraception

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