The Regular Catholic Guy Show

My guest on this episode is Fr. Michael Mitchell, LC. We discuss his book I Saw His Face: Powerful Moment's of Christ's Mercy.

We discuss some of Fr. Michael's mission experiences along with some of his favorite missionary stories. We talk about how to sign up to go on a mission and how to help out financially if you are not able to go on a mission trip. 

Book: I Saw His Face: Powerful Moment's of Christ's Mercy

Information on Mission Trips: Mission Youth Missions

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On this episode I introduce the Lenten Challenge. Ash Wednesday is on February 26th this year. This is the start of lent and the 40 Day Lenten Challenge,

I am challenging you to do this with the other men that listen to the Regular Catholic Guy Show. There are some prayer commitments, sacrifices and reading involved in the challenge.

There are pray commitments, sacrifice, sacraments and reading involved. 

Let me know if you are All In on the Lenten Challenge.

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On this episode my wife joins me to discuss the 5 Love Languages. We talk about the love languages and how you can use them to improve your marriage. We also discuss why this is a good thing for engaged couples to learn about each other before they get married. Enjoy the show.

The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman

The 5 Love Languages Study Guide

The 5 Love Languages Quiz for Couples

There are quizzes for children, teens and singles as well.

 There are lots of resources on the 5 Love Languages website.

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On this episode my guest is Bob Sullivan. Bob is from Hastings, NE. He is married and has five children. He practices law. He is also a speaker and writer. 

We talk about the formation of conscience. We discuss how to form your conscience and how to help form your children’s conscience. We also talk about the moral conscience on the hot topics of abortion and contraception.

Bob has a website called Your Brain: The Final Frontier. He has a column in the Southern Nebraska Register. 

You can find Bob on Twitter and Facebook.

Resources:

Catholic Catechism of the Catholic Church  Article 6

St. Faustina’s Diary

EWTN

Vatican Website

Discovering the Power of the Examen Prayer – Regular Catholic Guy Show

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In this episode my wife Donna and I discuss how the CliftonStrengths assessment impacted our marriage. We discuss what the assessment is, what you can learn from it and why you should consider taking it to improve your relationships, work and personal life. 

To take the CliftonStrengths assessment go to the Gallup website at  https://www.gallup.com/access/. You will have the choice to take either the Top 5 or All 34 Assessment. We highly recommend you take the All 34 Assessment because the reporting is so much more robust.  

We encourage you to share your report with your spouse or others in your family. If you are married we encourage both of you to take the assessment and discuss your results. 

We would love to hear your stories and comments.

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In this episode my guest is James Baxter the co-founder of Exodus 90. On the show we discuss:

• What is Exodus 90?
• Who is it for?
• Why dads are so important in spiritual formation of the family
• The practices of E90
• Whats involved in E90
• Why over 20,000 men have done E90
• How it improves marriages
• Why do E90?
• And much more

Join the Lenten Exodus 90. Click here 

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In this episode we answer the following questions:

As a Catholic is it ok to vote Democrat based on the parties abortion stance?

What is the liturgical calendar?

As Catholics are we saved? My protestant friends tell me I am not.

Do you have to get an annulment if you are divorced to get married again?

Daily Advent Reflections

Fr. Mark McKercher Daily Advent Reflections

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Happy Advent!

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In this episode we discuss how to have a great Advent. We talk about what you can do on your own and what you can do with your family to prepare for the birth of the Christ child.

Book

Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives by Pope Benedict XVI

Advent Retreat Guide

Theotokos: A Retreat for Advent

Advent Music

On Jordan’s Bank

O Come, Devine Messiah

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Blessing for your Advent wreath from the Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers

Movie

It’s a Wonderful Life

Article

Yes, Virginia There is a Santa Claus

Daily Advent Reflections

Fr. Mark McKercher Daily Advent Reflections

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On this episode we discuss three questions.

1. Why do we kneel at mass?
2. Can a Deacon perform the mass?
3. Can I go to mass if I am in a state of mortal sin?

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In this episode my guest is my daughter Katie Garrett. Katie and I talk about how to get your child to enjoy reading and what they should be reading.

Katie has a degree in Elementary Education from Benedictine College. She has a master’s degree in Literacy. She has taught 1st grade, 3rd grade and has been a reading specialist. She is currently the Librarian at a private Catholic grade and middle school.

Reading List

Authors for the littles (3 - 8yr):

Mo Willems- Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus

Jon Klassen- This is not my Hat

Drew Daywalt: The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors

BJ Novak: The Book with no Pictures

Patricia Polacco: Thank you Mr. Falker, The Keeping Quilt, etc

Peter H. Reynolds: The Word Collector

Books with no words to inspire the imagination:

David Weisner: Tuesday or Flotsam

Aaron Becker: Journey

Jerry Pinkney: The Lion and the Mouse

Authors for intermediate kids (8+):

C.S. Lewis: Chronicles of Narnia

Kwame Alexander: Sports (He also writes some young adult to check the age range)

Derek Jeter: The Contract Sports

Kate DiCamillo: Mercy Watson series

Jeff Kinney: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (High-interest low-level read)

Rachel Russell: Dork Diaries

James Patterson: Dog Diaries, Max Einstien (A girl scientist), Treasure Hunters

Chris Grabenstein: Escape for Mr. Limoncello’s Library

Nadia Hashimi: The Sky at our Feet

Joan Bauer: Soar 

Young Adult Authors (12+):

Alan Gratz: Code of Honor

Ruta Sepetys: Between Shades of Gray

Jennifer Nielsen: False Prince trilogy, A Night Divided, Traitor’s Game

Ally Carter: Not if I Save You First or Gallagher Girls

Rick Riordan: (for the mythology lovers) Percy Jackson, Magnus Chase (Norse), Kane Chronicles (Egyptian), Trials of Apollo (Greek)

Victoria Aveyard: Red Queen series

Suzanne Collins: Gregor the Overlander

Gordon Korman: Restart, Ungifted, Schooled

James Patterson: Middles School the Worst… Maximum Ride, I Funny

April Henry: The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die

Graphic Novels: Great for struggling readers who still need some picture help to comprehend the story:

Dog Man (1st grade+) Dav Pilkey

The Babysitters Club Ann M Martin (4th grade +)

Sisters, Smile, Guts Raina Telgemeier (4th grade+)

Brave and awkward Svetlana Chmakova (5th grade+)

Bone Jeff Smith (Young Adult)

Non-Fiction stories:

Courage and Defiance

The Boys Who Challenged Hitler

Code Word Courage

Who was.../What was… series

I am… series

Remember it’s ultimately up to you to determine what is appropriate for your child. Just because the CAN read it doesn’t mean they SHOULD. Be prepared to have discussions and address any topics that are counter to the Catholic faith and moral teachings or use language that would be seriously frowned upon in today’s world or in your home.

Links for Articles on Harry Potter:

Our Sunday Visitor: https://www.osvnews.com/2010/07/08/can-catholics-read-harry-potter/ 

Link for Common Sense Media:

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/homepage

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