Justin Havens, an Air Force veteran and new husband, joins us in the studio today to share his beautiful re-version story, his thoughts on AI, and his perspective on brotherhood in the military and the Church.We are honored to host and film our podcast out of St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center in Pittsburgh, PA. If you're looking for a beautiful place to pray, a powerful retreat experience, or a lively and loving community, this is the place! There is always so much going on here at St. Paul's so be sure to check out the link below for the latest events. We look forward to seeing you there! https://passionistsspiritualplaces.org/st-paul-of-the-crossThe Buck Up PodcastInstagram @buckuppodcast

Santonio Hill has been responding to the missionary call his whole life. First as a seminarian, then as a lay missionary with FOCUS and Vagabond, and now as a husband and father of two little ones. He braved our hot sweaty studio today for a beautiful discussion of how the Lord has led him in his journey of faith and masculinity. Santonio has an awesome new catholic men's brand called Catholic Balm Company which sells all-natural handmade beard balm, skin care, soap, and cologne products. Their mission is to draw you deeper into prayer and the mysteries of the Church through high-quality everyday care products that integrate your faith with your daily routine. Please support his business at the links below! Website: catholicbalm.coYoutube:  @CatholicBalmCo  Instagram: @catholicbalmco

Mario Parrotta is a husband, father, and Catholic motivational speaker. His story of rescue from darkness, redemption of suffering, and conversion to God's way powerfully testify to the truth that God can bring glory out of any evil. Please support Mario and the important message God is sharing through him by visiting the links below!

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Fr. David Schmidt is a Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, serving at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish and North Catholic High School. He has his Licentiate in Sacred Theology of Marriage and Family, and has been graced with a gift for teaching on these important topics. On this episode, we dive into all things TOB through the story of his call to the priesthood. The Buck Up PodcastInstagram @buckuppodcast

Kevin Peters is a husband, father of 9, and an on-fire Catholic man. He shares his background growing up in a military family, being immersed in southern Protestant culture, and ultimately how the beauty of the Church's teachings on marriage and sexuality drew him into embracing the Catholic life to the full. The Buck Up PodcastInstagram @buckuppodcast

R.E. Lewis is my cousin, an owner of a gym, and a man whose life was radically transformed by God. R.E. has experienced everything that the world offers, but his powerful testimony of redemption reveals that it is all nothing compared to what God offers. 

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Father Scott Seethaler O.F.M. Cap (Capuchin Franciscan) was ordained in 1969, and has been teaching, preaching, and traveling on mission ever since. In the spirit of St. Francis’ love for the poor, Father Scott founded The Anna Seethaler Hospital in Oaxaca, Mexico that provides healthcare to the poor. He joins us to share his wisdom, humor, and insights into masculinity that he has gained as a spiritual director for 55 years. 

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Joe Jacobs is a husband and father of seven, an electrician, and a member of the Pittsburgh-based music ministry Praise Nation. The ways God has worked through his extraordinary life experiences have made him into the husband, father, and man he is today. We are so grateful that he joins us with vulnerability and humility to inspire our masculine hearts to persevere toward the greatness we were created for. 

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Kiran Shanker is a young finance professional who had a beautiful conversion from Hinduism to Catholicism during his college years. He joins us to share his testimony, passion for doing God's work, and what it means to be a man 'equipped for the call.'

Fr. John Ferguson is in his first year of priesthood in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He shares his perspective on how the masculine heart is expressed through priesthood, following the model of Jesus Christ!