The Manly Catholic: Training Soldiers for Christ

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Many have been asking if Fr. Dom could start recording his homilies and post them to the podcast. And the answer is 100% yes!

Fr. Dom gives fantastic homilies and I am glad he is doing this so we can start sharing them with the world. 

I will be posting these as much as possible, most likely one day after the homily was recorded given my current recording and editing constraints so I do apologize for the delay.

But, you will not be disappointed. Enjoy! 

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We are giving a talk at The Catholic Man Night in Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets still available! See below for more details. Today, I wanted to give you all a preview of our talk as we speak on Fear: A Catholic Response.

In this episode, James will give a portion of his talk on what fear is, how most humans respond to fear, and what fears drive most humans.

Be sure to check out the Exodus 90 Freedom Summit in Estes Park, CO this coming October! Purchase tickets and find out more here.

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Jesse Romero is back! Now, this is a past episode, but after re-listening to it you will be fired up to go out there and preach about Jesus! From personal stories about his time as a cop encountering the devil to powerful messages to motivate men, this episode packs a punch, literally and figuratively. It is no wonder this episode garnished over 10k views on YouTube!

To quote Mr. Romero directly from his website: “If your parish suffers from low energy, call me, I can jump-start it. I’m a full Gospel, Bible Believing, Born Again, Spirit Filled, Evangelical, Orthodox Catholic Christian, washed and empowered by the blood of Jesus.  With a Bible in one hand, with a rosary in my other hand, and with Jesus in my heart, you will hear the fullness of the Catholic faith in an evangelical style with devil-destroying theology.”

You won't want to miss this epic episode. 

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For those who haven't heard, Dr. Kevin Vost passed away in early April of 2023. He was an amazing men who was passionate about fitness, health, and nutrition. Most importantly, he loved the Lord and the Catholic Church. It is for this reason we are re-publishing this episode with him as a smallest form of gratitude we can offer. Please be praying for the repose of his soul and his family during this time.

If you like fitness, Old Fashioneds, and eating food, this is the episode for you! Join James and Dr. Kevin Vost as they journey through the minefield that is nutrition in this crazy internet crazy age where every 5-minutes a new diet comes out. James and Dr. Vost also touch on the importance of fitness for your spiritual life, why St. Thomas Aquinas brought Kevin out of atheism, and why Kevin is thankful the Internet was not mainstream 20 years ago.

Dr. Kevin Vost, Psy.D., was the author of twenty books including Memorize the Faith! and How to Think Like Aquinas and has taught psychology at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee, the University of Illinois at Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College, and MacMurray College. He was a member of the Research Review Committee for American Mensa, which promotes the scientific study of human intelligence.

Find all of Dr. Vost's books on Amazon here.

For the book we discuss in particular, be sure to purchase it through Sophia Press here! 

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Do any of you go to a men's group? Does your parish even have a men's group? Or maybe you do go but they just flick on a video made by somebody else and that's it? The video might pump you up for 1/2 a day and then it fades and nothing in your life changes.

Now, don't get me wrong, I am not faulting the creators of these men's groups because there are some amazing ones out there. However, for the majority of men, this simply does not work. Think about it. If you are the lucky few who actually have a men's group, is it well attended? Think of all the men in your parish...what percentage are going? 10%? 20%?

Men, we NEED fraternity. We NEED our brothers. We NEED a change. Step in John Edwards.

If you don't know John, I invite you to check out episode 37 here. John is an amazing man and is doing incredible things over at Just A Guy In The Pew. Check out his website here.

In this episode, find out why men's groups need to be different and how John introduces a different way based on the four pillars Jesus shared with His disciples. You won't want to miss this one!

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Go on an unforgettable trip to the Holy Land with John Edwards and Fr. Larry Richards. Sign up here! 

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Do you guys ever become afraid? Do you ever freeze? Fail to act when you know you should have? Or maybe you just are afraid of having that difficult conversation that you know you should have had 3 weeks ago. Whatever the case may be, we are afraid far too often. And that is this week’s episode.

Dan poses the question, "Is it ever okay to watch scary movies? As with every good answer, it depends. Does it bring you closer to God? Does it serve as mere entertainment? Or, does it drive you further from God or lead you down a darker path? 

Fear can drive us into action or paralyze us into inaction. It can devour us and all our waking thoughts or it can take us to our knees and give it all up to God. How we respond to fear tells a lot about how we will respond to life itself.

Join James and Dan on this week's episode to discuss those scary movies, what James and Dan fear the most, and why fear is the work of the devil.

CHALLENGE: This week, go to adoration. Could be 1 hour or even 5 minutes. Talk to God about your fears. Identify them. Name them. Give them to Jesus.

Do not be afraid. He has overcome the world. 

Resources Mentioned:

1. The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter
2. A Quiet Place with Jim from The Office AKA John Krasinski. 

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Have you all tried to ask for a raise? Maybe you have played sports in the past and had a big competition on the horizon? Or maybe you were actually in the military on deployment. Whatever the case might be, you prepared for it, didn’t you? You studied your competition. What makes them tick? What are their strengths? What are their weaknesses? How can I come out on top?

You knew your enemy. Now, of course, your boss isn’t your enemy. Nor is the other team or competition you faced. The actual enemy, is Satan. Whether you know it or not, Satan is coming for you. There is a competition for your soul between Jesus and the devil. 

“The Art of War” by Sun Tzu: “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither yourself or the enemy, you will succumb in every battle.”

In this episode, we talk about Satan. In episodes 16 and 17, we talk about Spiritual Warfare and in Episode 44 we talked about Satan’s 5 Generals. Keep listening to hear about the true enemy and why knowing him makes a whole lot more sense when looking at what is going on in the world today. 

Fr. Dom Challenge: He REALLY loves confession. Not only does he want you to go once, but times that by two. Be extra holy to prepare for Lent men.

Not Catholic? No worries! Try the Act of Contrition linked below (number 6). 

Resources mentioned: 

1. The Art of War by Sun Tzu
2. Deliverance Prayers for Use by the Laity by Fr. Ripperger 
3. Exorcism: The Battle Against Satan and His Demons by Fr. Lambert
4. On the Doctrine of the Modernists by Pope Pius X
5. Bishop Barron responds to The Atlantic's article on the rosary being a weapon 
6. Act of Contrition for those who are non-Catho

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In this conversation, James and The Manly Catholic introduce you to Dan McNally, former Theology teacher turned physical therapist. James met Dan as a new employee here in Grand Rapids and they instantly connected based on their love for Jesus, the Church, and their rugged rosaries.

Throughout this conversation, James and Dan discuss 7 common misconceptions about the Catholic Church, how a Pope actually dug up his predecessor and put him on trial, and why actually knowing what the Church teaches will embolden your faith, not diminish it.

James's challenge: Buy a Catechism (if you have not already!). Then, subscribe to Father Mike Schmitz's "Catechism in a Year." 

Like what you heard? Maybe you just enjoy reading James’s show notes? Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. 

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Rugged Rosaries started on a holy mission and continues to this day. They produce manly Rosaries that will withstand children’s snot, getting caught on the door handle, and so much more! James finally found a Rosary that won’t break on him. Use the special code: MANLY12 to get 12% off your order! 

As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! 

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Resources mentioned in the episode:

1. Yes, a pope did put his predecessor on trial. 
2. Courage International, who helps men and women with same-sex attraction. 
3. "Seven Myths About Catholicism"

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Welcome to "Giving Tuesday!"....on a Wednesday? Yes, well, life is hectic. Anyways....here we go!

We are GIVING AWAY three amazing books brought to you by Sophia Press.

1. The Exorcism Files by Adam Blai
2. The Devil in the Castle by Dan Burke
3. A Cardiologist Examines Jesus by Dr. Franco Serafini 

To enter a chance to win one of these books, enter one of two ways: 

1. Become a Patreon!
2. Leave a review and screenshot the review and email to [email protected].

We know not everyone can support us financially but we want everyone to have a shot at this. 

Please keep us in your prayers. We are constantly praying for you. 

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As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! 

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Resources mentioned in the episode:

1. The Exorcism Files
2. The Devil in the Castle
3. A Cardiologist Examines Jesus  
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As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost!

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If you like fitness, Old Fashioneds, and eating food, this is the episode for you! Join James and Dr. Kevin Vost as they journey through the minefield that is nutrition in this crazy internet crazy age where every 5-minutes a new diet comes out. James and Dr. Vost also touch on the importance of fitness for your spiritual life, why St. Thomas Aquinas brought Kevin out of atheism, and why Kevin is thankful the Internet was not mainstream 20 years ago.

Dr. Kevin Vost, Psy.D., is the author of twenty books including Memorize the Faith! and How to Think Like Aquinas and has taught psychology at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee, the University of Illinois at Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College, and MacMurray College. He is a member of the Research Review Committee for American Mensa, which promotes the scientific study of human intelligence.


Like what you heard? Maybe you just enjoy reading James’s show notes? Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. 

Partners:

Grab an amazing cup of coffee at CatholicCoffee.com! Use code Manly at check-out to get 15% off your order! 

Want to rep your Catholic faith with some sweet socks? Look no further than Sock Religious! From St. Joseph to St. Therese of Liseux, Sock Religious will have you repping your Catholic faith in style. Click here to get caught up on your Catholic gear. Your feet will thank you later. 

As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! 

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As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost!

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