Learn how Catholicism is the secret to the human experience so you can stop whiteknuckling life.

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Summary

In this conversation, Fr. Craig and Jimmy Vreeland explore the theme of faith as an adventure, drawing insights from Bishop Robert Barron's podcast. They discuss the biblical figures of Abraham, Jacob, and Jonah, emphasizing the call to trust in God and the importance of self-giving. The dialogue highlights the struggles of faith, the necessity of wrestling with God, and the transformative power of responding to God's call. The conversation culminates in an invitation to participate in the ACTS Retreat, a spiritual journey designed to deepen one's faith and sense of adventure.

Takeaways

Faith is not just belief; it's a call to adventure.

God invites us to a life of self-giving.

Abraham's story illustrates trust in the improbable.

Wrestling with God is part of the faith journey.

Self-giving love leads to true happiness.

Life's struggles can lead to deeper understanding.

The adventure of faith includes peaks and valleys.

God is always pursuing us, inviting us to engage.

The ACTS Retreat offers a chance to deepen faith.

Finding meaning often requires looking where we least want to.

Chapters

00:00 The Call to Adventure in Faith

18:00 Wrestling with God: The Journey of Jacob

27:41 The Reluctant Prophet: Lessons from Jonah

31:35 Embracing the Adventure of Life

Link to Bishop Barron Episode:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wof-503-our-call-to-radical-self-gift/id1065019039?i=1000722484340

Link to ACTS Retreat Info Page:

https://www.osvhub.com/mqpwg/forms/men-s-acts-retreat-nov-20-23-2025

The Monk and The Meathead is a production of Mary Queen of Peace Parish

is Webster Groves, Missouri. 

The Meathead: Jimmy Vreeland—West Point grad, Army veteran, real estate

entrepreneur, and a man who pushes limits in business and life… now

striving to push deeper into his faith.

The Monk: Fr. Craig Holway—Roman Catholic priest, teacher, and spiritual

coach, guiding men to embrace authentic Christian masculinity with

strength, truth, and purpose.

If you’ve got a question or a topic you want us to tackle, send it our

way at [email protected]. And if you’re in the St. Louis area, come

visit us at Mary Queen of Peace Parish in Webster Groves. 

Check out Mary Queen of Peace at www.mqpwg.org

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