Joe Coleman sits down with Pat Neve, podcaster, Substack writer, and author of Save Your Parish, to dig into a decade of shifts in Catholic online culture and what it actually looks like to stay and fight for your parish.

In This Episode, We Cover

* Ten years of Catholic online culture—what shifted, what broke, and what stayed the same

* The downsides of church hopping

* What Save Your Parish is (and isn’t) arguing

* Why your committed presence matters more than your opinions

* The one thing that will actually determine whether your kids stay Catholic

Chapters:

* 00:00: Welcome

* 00:55: How Catholic online culture shifted from 2016 to 2026

* 06:13: Elon buying Twitter — thermometer or catalyst?

* 13:03: Should left-leaning Catholics have stayed on X?

* 15:25: Leaving online platforms vs. leaving your parish

* 20:03: Parish as people, not product

* 29:54: The consumer parish model and rootlessness

* 34:44: Committed presence earns you a voice

* 46:12: What Save Your Parish actually argues

* 47:13: The cost of grandstanding

* 55:31: Befriending Gladys

* 1:01:23: Advice for young families stuck in Boomer parishes

* 1:04:03: Building parish community around your kids

* 1:09:35: What will actually save your parish

Resources Mentioned:

* Save Your Parish by Patrick Neve

* Pat’s Substack

* Crabgrass Catholicism by Fr. Stephen M. Koeth

* Bropostles Podcast

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We're doing something a little different this week. Since we don't have a guest, I'm uploading the audio transcription of a Substack post I wrote called, "Is this Place Beyond Saving? On the Civic Bystander Effect in Medium-sized Cities."

If you'd rather read it, you can do so here:

https://saintkolbestudiospodcast.substack.com/p/is-this-place-beyond-saving

We'll be back in regular form next week. Hope you enjoy this! If you don't, I hope you don't tell me.

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Joe Coleman sits down with Trae Bailey, editor, contributor, and key figure at both Sword&Spade and Fraternus — to talk about what it means to be a man, a father, and a neighbor in an age of broken traditions.

In This Episode, We Cover:

What Fraternus and Sword & Spade are, who they're for, and how they work together to form men as sons, brothers, and fathers

The relationship between vice, virtue, and the body — and why the spiritual and physical can't be separated as cleanly as we'd like to think

The case for stopping the move: why rootedness, proximity to family, and staying put may be the most countercultural thing a man can do right now

Why loneliness is properly understood as a hunger — and how technology has dulled the ache without feeding it

The quiet comeback of physical things: print media, live events, and what trends like craft beer and vinyl tell us about what people actually want

Chapters:

00:00: Introduction

00:16: What Are Fraternus and Sword & Spade?

07:02: What Do We Do About Missing Traditions?

14:12: Vice, Virtue, and the Body

24:29: Proximity to the Land — Pig-Killing, Real Food, and What It Teaches

31:10: Alaska, Becoming a Father, and the Pull Back Home

35:03: Stop Moving — The Case for Rootedness

52:25: The Loneliness Epidemic and Living in Unreality

01:02:07: Signs of Hope — Church, Physical Media, and the Craft Revival

01:14:53: Smartphones, Self-Control, and the Muscle You Have to Work

Resources Mentioned:

Fraternus

Sword&Spade

The Ways of the Fathers

Leaving Boyhood Behind by Jason Craig

The Commonplace

My Mom's Motorcycle

The Brick

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Catholics and the climate have had an interesting relationship since the Enlightenment era, but especially so in the last half-century. We often seem to make one of two mistakes: earth-worship or a sort of Baconian subjugation of nature. Turns out, those both move you further from God.

So, how do Catholics properly understand our obligation to the environment without getting all woke (or whatever buzzword you prefer)?

My guest today is Silas Mähner, a climate entrepreneur and Catholic (not in that order) who thinks that question is a silly one. Our call to steward the Earth means we ought to look for energy sources that promote human flourishing while using resources responsibly.

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You can find Silas at these links:

Catholic Founders

ErthSearch

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I had no podcast for you this week, but luckily, I had a solution: rebroadcast the interview I did on the Elijah Ellis Show. Even more luckily, Elijah was kind enough to let me do it.

If you like this show for the guests more than the host (as is right and just), you will find this episode to be unpleasant because it’s all about me. If, however, you’re curious about how Saint Kolbe Studios started, why I think following your passions is silly, or you want to know a bit more about the life of St. Maximilian Kolbe, you may just enjoy this episode.

See you next week!

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Kaylee Stoll, founder of Memento Creative Co (at the time of recording, the Director of Digital Media at FOCUS) stops by to talk about digital evangelization. What is it? Is it a real thing? Shouldn’t we be trying to get the youths off their phones? Can we morally engage in the digital world? If so, how do we?

I have many thoughts and questions for Kaylee, which she kindly entertains. I feel a great tension between the digital world and the in-person world when it comes to evangelization. Can you even evangelize in a place where it’s structurally isolated? If you’ve felt a similar consternation, you’ll love this episode. I know I really enjoyed it.

Enjoy!

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Lucas Wollschlager of Veritas Copy discusses a semi-viral post of his regarding men’s responsibilities in family planning. We explore the cultural shifts affecting family dynamics, the historical context of family economies, and the impact of industrialization on modern relationships. Basically, it’s the fault of the Industrial Revolution. Also, the Reformation. Many things are bad, but we have a pretty hopeful outlook on the future.

Enjoy!

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Rob Kaczmark of Spirit Juice Studios stops by to talk about the journey of videography, the value of education in the field, and the impact of media on faith.

We also touch on the significance of the American Pope (it was more timely when we recorded), the role of fathers in passing on the Faith, and the importance of creating lasting memories with children.

Enjoy!

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Nick Madden, CEO of SENT Ventures, stops by to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Catholic business owners, the importance of community and in-person connections, and the future of remote companies vs. brick-and-mortar ones.

Nick Madden is a purpose-driven entrepreneur and CEO of SENT. He grew Red Door Escape Room from one location to 20 nationwide, generating $20M+ in revenue and leading a team of 400+. With a background in coaching and consulting, Nick brings deep empathy to the entrepreneurial journey. Rooted in his Catholic faith, he’s passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses while growing in holiness. Nick lives in San Diego with his wife, Kaci, and their three kids, and is committed to building community and delivering meaningful experiences.

Find out more about SENT Ventures!

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Chase Crouse, founder of Hypuro Fit, comes on the show to discuss his unique approach of integrating Catholic values into personal training and nutrition coaching. 

He shares his journey from full-time ministry to fitness, emphasizing the importance of self-mastery and the spiritual dimensions of health. 

We talk about the challenges of vanity in fitness, the obligation to maintain physical health for one's vocation, and the rise of secular fitness culture. 

Chase also offers some free, practical tips for beginners looking to improve their fitness without overwhelming themselves, highlighting the need for balance between physical and spiritual well-being.

Click here to learn more about Hypuro Fit!

Enjoy!

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