The Fire Up Podcast

In this episode, Simon and Madeleine take a slightly different angle than you - and they - are used to. They discuss what makes us male and female, from a purely scientific lens. This podcast will lay some important groundwork for sexual identity, and discussions around transgenderism to come.

Christopher West who discovered, translated, and published a long-lost treasure from John Paul II's archives, gets fired up to give some of the most enlightening insights into God is Beauty we have ever heard. As students of his for almost fifteen years, this was unlike anything we had even heard! This is truly a beautiful episode!

Simon interviews Hudson Byblow who has been on a painful journey with his sexuality and who now shares his story to be a light to others. 

Simon interviews George Manassa on Reclaiming Masculinity. George offers some practical ways for boys to begin the journey to manhood and to mark the right of passage for boys to become men.

In this episode, Madeleine discusses her own experience of Marian Consecration, What it is and How to do it. 

Resources: 

St Louis de Montfort 33 day Preparation - https://www.amazon.com.au/Total-Consecration-Jesus-Thru-Mary/dp/1505112982/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3P4JA1QPUH7K1&keywords=st+louis+de+montfort+consecration&qid=1639523451&s=books&sprefix=st+louis+de+montfort%2Cstripbooks%2C314&sr=1-1 

True Devotion to Mary - https://cardinal-newman-aus.myshopify.com/products/true-devotion-to-mary?_pos=21&_sid=f40b0d82a&_ss=r

33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr Michael Gaitley - https://cardinal-newman-aus.myshopify.com/products/33-days-to-morning-glory?_pos=33&_sid=f40b0d82a&_ss=r

In this episode, Simon interviews Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers on the question: Is God Good? You don't want to miss this episode on a question that so many spend their lives seeking the answer to. 

Karlo Broussard, a native of Southern Louisiana, left a promising musical career to devote himself full-time to the work of Catholic apologetics.

As a staff apologist and speaker for Catholic Answers, he travels the country and the world giving talks on apologetics, biblical studies, theology, and philosophy.

Karlo has published articles on a variety of subjects in Catholic Answers Magazine, is a regular guest on Catholic Answers Live, and is an active writer for Catholic Answers Magazine Online at catholic.com.

Karlo holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in theology from Catholic Distance University and the Augustine Institute, along with masters in philosophy from Holy Apostles College and Seminary.

He also worked for several years in an apprenticeship with nationally known author and theologian Fr. Robert J. Spitzer at the Magis Center of Reason and Faith.

Karlo is one of the most dynamic and gifted Catholic speakers on the circuit today, communicating with precision of thought, a genuine love for God, and an enthusiasm that inspires.

For more information on Karlo, visit his website by clicking here.

To purchase Karlo's book 'Prepare the Way' follow the link below: 

American listeners: Catholic Answers Bookstore

Australian listeners: Parousia Media Store

This podcast was sponsored by Mediatrix Migration Lawyers. For more information visit their website here.

You may have the idea that intimacy is something reserved for lovers. While the highest form of intimacy should be experienced between husband and wife, we are all called to intimacy with each other. If you have never heard this concept before, allow Simon to share with you the true meaning and purpose of Intimacy in this episode.

In this episode Simon gives some tips on how to take your marriage from good to great! This talk was recorded for the Fire Up YouTube Channel.

You’ve heard it said that love is give and take. In this episode Simon blows this myth out of the water and provides a new way of looking at this common misconception. This talk was recorded for the Fire Up YouTube Channel.

Marriage requires daily effort. In this episode Simon addresses how to fight complacency in marriage.