The Catholic Man Show

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Promoting the virtuous life.
Adam and David have been best friends for 30 years and love being Catholic, husbands, and fathers. They enjoy whisky, beer, bacon, flamethrowers, St. Thomas Aquinas, virtue, true leisure, and authentic friendship.
The show is typically broken down into 3 segments - A drink, a gear, and a topic.
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16 things you didn't know a...

09.21.2023

St. Thomas Aquinas did not write about himself in his corpus of work. Adam and David rely on William of Tocco to tell us 16 things we didn't know about St. Thomas Aquinas's life. We discuss: Thomas's mother Thomas as ...

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09.21.2023 16 things you didn't know about St. Thomas Aquinas St. Thomas Aquinas did not write about himself in his corpus of work. Adam and David rely on William of Tocco to tell us 16 things we didn't know about St. Thomas Aquinas's life. We discuss: Thomas's mother Thomas as ...
09.18.2023 Aquinas on the Eucharist - BONUS episode AQUINAS ON THE EUCHARIST QUESTION 73 INTRODUCTION Hey patreons of the Catholic Man Show, Karlo Broussard here. I’d like to welcome you to this course on Aquinas and the Eucharist where we’ll be looking at what Aquinas says about the ...
09.08.2023 Zeal for Souls Do we have a zeal for others? Zeal arises from the intensity of love. Do we love enough to remove everything that opposes our eternity? We discuss: What is zeal? And what is false zeal? Double motives Active and Contemplative ...
09.05.2023 Sr. Wilhelmina, home altars, and wiffle ball Our good friend Mark Gabryel joins us to talk about his experience in creating Sr. Wilhelmina's shrine We discuss: The shrine he recently built Why home altars are important to the family How beauty plays a role in the home ...
09.04.2023 Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience in Marriage - Dr. Kent Lasnoski Dr. Kent Lasnoski is with Adam talking about the evangelical counsels in marriage: We discuss: Poverty, chastity, and obedience in marriage? What does that look like? How do the practice and bond of marriage lead to Christian perfection in spouses ...
08.24.2023 We Have to Start with Jesus - Fr. Craig Vasek We have to start with Jesus. Jesus raises those from the dead. We discuss: What does it mean to be a Christian? What is purgatory going to be like? What happens during the Holy Mass? What is the kerygma? How ...
08.17.2023 The Wondrous Man Can wonder help with the isolation that is rampant in today's society? We discuss: What is wonder? Can wonder be a remedy to isolation? God loves individuals How Adam's son taught him about God through birdwatching. Exodus 90 – JOIN ...
08.10.2023 The Rise of Eucharistic Heresy The Rise of Eucharistic Heresy What did Fr. John Hardon, S.J. say about the beginning of Eucharistic heresies? We discuss: Ratramnus Archdeacon Berengar of Tours Martin Luther Karl Rahner and Transfinalization Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for The ...
08.03.2023 Working Through Political Thoughts We enjoy a delicious Nursia beer and work through Aquinas's political thoughts. Political philosophy is not our strong suit, but that doesn't mean we don't want to talk about it. We work through some of St. Thomas Aquinas's political thought ...
07.26.2023 Unrecognizable and Lukewarm Adam and David talk about Kierkegaard's understanding of being unrecognizable and the ways to get out of being lukewarm. Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange gives four ways to get out of the treacherous state of being lukewarm: A good retreat A spiritual director ...
07.20.2023 How is Jesus in Heaven and in the Eucharist? with Dr. Timothy O'Malley Dr. Timothy O'Malley joins us in the studio to talk about the Eucharist. Dr. Timothy O'Malley talks answers questions on: How Jesus is in Heaven but in the Eucharist. Holy Mass and reverence What saints see during Mass How we ...
07.17.2023 What is Liberalism? with Dr. Patrick Deneen What is Liberalism? Dr. Patrick Deneen joins us to talk about the topic of liberalism. What is liberalism? What do we mean by "right-liberal" and "left-liberal"? What would America look like if it became Catholic? Dr. Patrick Deneen's book, "Why ...
07.13.2023 In Defense of Modern Art?! with Fr. Bonaventure Chapman Fr. Bonaventure Chapman, O.P. joins us again this week to discuss the importance of art in culture. Fr. Bonaventure Chapman discusses with us: What is the value of art? Is modern art worthy of admiration? Can you make a defense ...
07.08.2023 Who is Bl. John Duns Scotus? with Fr. Bonaventure Chapman, O.P. Who is Bl. John Duns Scotus? What was he known for? We bring in a Dominican to talk about this Franciscan. Fr. Bonaventure Chapman discusses with us: Who is Bl. John Duns Scotus? What did he preach? Distinctions between the ...
07.02.2023 Natural Law & Divine Revelation with Br. Anthony Akerman, O.P. Natural Law and Divine Revelation with Br. Anthony Akerman, O.P. Adam and David chat with Br. Anthony Akerman, O.P. on the topic on the relationship between natural law and divine revelation. Does religion belong in the state? What about separation ...
06.30.2023 The Daughters of Vainglory What are the Daughters of Vainglory? Adam and David discuss what vainglory is and whether the daughters of vainglory are suitable: Disobedience Boastfulness Hypocrisy Contention Obstinacy Discord Love of Novelties Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for The Loop ...
06.27.2023 David Reacts to Saint Quotes David gives his raw reactions to quotes from medieval saints Adam and David discuss quotes from: St. Catherine of Sienna St. Anthony of Padua St. Bernard of Clairvaux St. John Damascus St. Anselm of Canterbury St. Albertus Magnus St. Thomas ...
06.18.2023 21 ways to have a leisurely summer What is leisure and how do we properly cultivate a life of leisure this summer? We give 21 ways to have a leisurely summer: Smoking meat Playing music Gardening/eating fresh produce Watering the Garden Fishing Stargazing Perfect a cocktail Throw ...
06.17.2023 Antigone & Tragic Poets with Dr. Jim Madden Dr. Jim Madden, Professor of Philosophy at Benedictine College, joins us to discuss Antigone and Tragic Poets. Highlighting: What can we learn about Antigone? Can we learn anything from tragic poems? What does secularization tell us in today's world? Is ...
06.08.2023 Organization of Life How are we structuring our exterior life? One word suggests itself here before any other: you must simplify your life. We talk about arranging your exterior life: Framework Obligations Contacts Settings Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for The ...
06.06.2023 Boyhood & Rites of Passage with Jason Craig Jason Craig talks to Adam and David about boyhood and the rites of passage. Highlights: What is a rite of passage? Why is it important? Do we mark moments of initiation for our boys? Liberalism You can find more of ...
05.30.2023 The Flow of Sympathy with Dr. Chad Pecknold What is the flow of sympathy? Adam and Dr. Chad Pecknold enjoy a drink and discuss friendship, St. Augustine, the flow of sympathy, and masculinity. Highlights: Friendship St. Augustine The Flow of Sympathy Making your heart an altar What translation ...
05.28.2023 7 Daughters of Covetousness Adam and David the seven daughters of covetousness. Seven daughters of covetousness: Treachery Fraud Falsehood Perjury Restlessness Violence Insensibility to mercy Exodus 90 – JOIN US Sign up for The Loop – Are you in the Loop? Get the headlines, ...
05.25.2023 Fatherhood and the Spiritual Life Adam and David talk about the parallels of fatherhood and the spiritual life. The five stages in fatherhood they discuss: The Protector and Provider The Teacher The Establisher The Intercessor The Custodian of Tradition How do all these relate to ...
05.18.2023 Problem of Evil with Pat Flynn Pat Flynn joins us this week to talk about the problem of evil. Adam, David, and Pat discuss: The different types of the problem of evil Natural evils vs. moral evils Human free will Grace and nature Exodus 90 – ...
05.17.2023 Prudence and Conscience with Dr. Andrew Whitmore Dr. Andrew Whitmore joins Adam to talk about prudence and conscience. Adam and Dr. Whitmore talk about: What is prudence and can you obtain it at a young age? Does Prudence alter moral absolutes? How do you define conscience? What ...
05.11.2023 Observing a sub sub sub virtue Is Observance a virtue? David and Adam talk about: Crazy stories of the week What sub-virtue is observance under? Can observance be applied only to people? What about places or times? The difference in observance and obedience Exodus 90 – ...
05.08.2023 Honoring the Heart of the Home How are we honoring our wives? David and Adam talk about: Do you speak ill of your wife in public? Do you guard her prayer time? Is there indifference in your relationship? Do you fight for your marriage? We talk ...
05.03.2023 Guarding Our Children from Romanticism How are we guarding our children from romanticism? David and Adam talk about: How do you keep your children guarded? Our we the ones ruining our children's innocence? How much should we guard our children? We talk about this and ...
04.24.2023 Fr. Dave Pivonka on the Necessity of Prayer We chat with Fr. Dave Pivonka, President of Franciscan University. Topics we cover: Goodness, is that what's drawing people in? The Church is scandalous and beautiful at the same time Infused virtues and praying for virtues Growth in spiritual life ...
04.20.2023 The Our Father What are the conditions of prayer and why the Our Father has everything we should desire and not desire. Conditions required for prayer Confidence Retitude Order Devotion Humility Benefits of Prayer: Remedies evils Obtains that which we desire Establishes friendship ...
04.17.2023 Ranching and the Consequences of Sin Ranching troubles and the consequences of sin What are the categorical consequences of sin: Personal Social Ecclesial Cosmic Each sin committed, whether venial or mortal, affects the individual personally, socially, ecclesially, and cosmically. Exodus 90 - JOIN US Support Us ...
04.06.2023 A Defense for the Intellectual Life [social_warfare] Adam and David make a defense for the intellectual life. An intellectual life: Why be an intellectual? What are the enemies of knowledge? Virtue proper to the intellectual life How to develop an intellectual life The order of the ...
03.31.2023 Hallmarks of Fraternal Correction What are the hallmarks of fraternal correction? When should we do it? In what way should we do it? Three hallmarks of fraternal correction: Privately Charitably Rarely Are we required to do it? What if you fear the correction will ...
03.26.2023 Watchfulness What is watchfulness? Who is St. Hesychius? And what are the four types of watchfulness? We discuss the four types of watchfulness, which are: Closely scrutinize every mental image or provocation. Free the heart from all thoughts, keeping it profoundly ...
03.22.2023 Interview with Comedian Jeremy McLellan Interview with Catholic Comedian, Jeremy McLellan. We talk about a host of interesting topics: Temptations Josef Pieper Word on Fire Being a dad What is comedy? Ed Feser always has great content – read what he has to say on ...
03.10.2023 Angry? Here are the daughters of wrath... This week we discuss the daughters of anger If you battle with anger, here are some things to think about: What sins stem from anger? Is there such a thing as good anger? Are we bitter towards those we love? ...
03.08.2023 Every Catching Gomer Michael Gormley stops by to discuss a host of topics Michael Gormley, from Every Knee Shall Bow and Catching Foxes, stops by to chat about: His plans for Every Knee Shall Bow Catching Foxes Podcast Eucharistic Revival Ecumenism Fatherhood and ...
02.27.2023 Messy Family Podcast: David and Pamela Niles David and Pamela Niles join Mike and Alicia Hernon on The Messy Family Project “Ultimately, only bountiful marriages can transform our domestic churches into sanctuaries for this liturgy of love; and it is this liturgy by which we sanctify our ...
02.21.2023 Dad Prepping We discuss things you should think about when welcoming a new child into this world Adam and David talk about: Starting a novena List intentions to offer up through birth Bring Holy Water Baptize the baby as soon as possible ...
02.20.2023 Difficulties in Mental Prayer David and Adam discuss Dom Eugene Boylan's book, Difficulties in Mental Prayer It can be difficult to pray, but it is even more difficult not to pray. In this book, Dom Eugene explains what prayer really is, why it is ...
02.18.2023 Catholic Link: Want To Raise Your Children Catholic? Haylee and Adam Minihan join Drew and Katie Taylor on CatholicLink.org Podcast to talk about trying to raise your family and keeping them Catholic Trying to raise your family and keep them Catholic? On this episode Adam Minihan from the ...
02.13.2023 GODSPLAINING: The Catholic Man Show on Living Your Faith Fr. Gregory Pine, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman, Adam, and David chat about living your faith Guestsplaining 042: The Catholic Man Show on Living Your Faith On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman welcome podcast hosts and ...
02.11.2023 Daughters of Gluttony This week we talk about gluttony and what the saints say about it. What is gluttony? What does St. John Cassian, St. Benedict, St. John Chrysostom, Dante, Socrates, and Josef Pieper say about gluttony? What does St. Thomas Aquinas say ...
02.02.2023 Goals, Dangers, Prayers, Governance, and Obedience to Fatherhood This week we talk about goals, dangers, prayers, governance, and obedience to Fatherhood. What is the goal of Fatherhood and why has God entrusted His children to you? What are some of the dangers of fatherhood? How do you confine ...
01.27.2023 Appetites for Destruction? 11 basic emotions This week we talk about the 11 basic emotions formulated by St. Thomas Aquinas. What are passions? What are concupiscible appetites and irascible appetites? How do they help you grow in virtue? What are the 11 elements of emotions? DRINK: ...
01.18.2023 Do you desire indulgences? This week we talk the desire for indulgences and how to obtain them. What is an indulgence? How to obtain one? Partial vs. Plenary Indulgences Indulgences that you can easily receive. DRINK: The Macallan Classic Cut 2022 GEAR: N/A TOPIC: ...
01.12.2023 10 Uses of Mortification According to St. Francis de Sales This week we talk about a Doctor of the Church, St. Francis de Sales. In his book, The Secrets of Sanctity, he discusses 10 uses of mortification. Let's talk about them. What is mortification? What is the purpose of mortification? ...
01.02.2023 Strive for Freedom: Deacon Michael Halbrook Exodus 90 COO, Deacon Michael Halbrook, joins us to talk about why men should take their faith life seriously and how to make a blueprint for a successful Exodus 90. How Deacon Halbrook went from a successful corporate job to ...
12.23.2022 Christmas Traditions with Dr. Michael Foley Dr. Michael P. Foley joins Adam to talk about Christmas traditions. We discuss: What is a Christmas Carol? Origins of the Christmas tree Why do we kiss under the mistletoe? Family traditions during the 12 days of Christmas And much ...

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