The Fire Up Podcast

In this episode, Simon uncovers the neurological effects of consuming pornography, shedding light on its addictive nature and the way it impacts the brain's structure. ------------ If you would like to bring Simon to speak at your parish, school or event on relationships or pornopgraphy, please email ⁠office@fireupministries.com⁠ If you would like to work with Simon 1:1 to break free from pornography, you can apply to join his "Break Free Coaching Program" here: ⁠https://fireup.kartra.com/page/dZs121

Ever wondered why you keep going back to pornography, even though you desire to be free of it more than anything? In this episode, Simon interviews Catholic addiction therapist, Dr. Peter Kleponis, who shares invaluable insights into the real reason we look at porn, as well as advice for singles, dating couples and spouses in relation to pornography. ************ For more, check out : www.peterkleponis.com https://integrityrestored.com/ ************ Would you like access to exclusive online trainings from Simon and Madeleine? How about access to full-length interviews with some of the biggest and best catholic speakers from around the world? Then subscribe to the Fire Up Family today and you will also gain access to our short courses for free, as well as discounts on coaching programs and events. Remember that your support directly helps Simon and Madeleine do this important work full-time, and reach people in need all around the world! Welcome to the Family! ⁠https://fireup.kartra.com/page/LSw125⁠

In this eye-opening episode, Simon unveils the shocking truths about how porn affects your physical and mental health. Don't let it jeopardize your happiness and wellbeing any longer! If you would like to bring Simon to speak at your parish, school or event on relationships or pornopgraphy, please email ⁠office@fireupministries.com⁠ If you would like to work with Simon 1:1 to break free from pornography, you can apply to join his "Break Free Coaching Program" here: ⁠https://fireup.kartra.com/page/dZs121

In a world where financial stress can strain relationships, Simon discusses with Kiran Saldanha aiming to shed light on the importance of addressing money matters within a catholic context, a topic that is often overlooked. Don't let money become a source of discord in your relationship. Learn how incorporating these financial strategies can not only enhance your savings but also deepen the bond within your marriage. Discover practical tips and the path to a harmonious and financially secure union, guided by faith-based wisdom. ______________ Kiran Saldanha, Financial Advisor: https://borrowerfirst.com.au/ ______________ Enjoyed this episode but looking for more?  Subscribe to the Fire Up Family for just $10 per month, and gain access to the full length interview, all past interviews, monthly trainings with Simon and Madeleine, free access to all our short courses and major discounts off all our coaching packages.  Your financial support also helps us in spreading the message of chastity and Theology of the Body around the world!  ⁠https://fireup.kartra.com/page/LSw125⁠

How many genders are there? In this episode, Simon interviews Jason Evert on the topic of transgenderism. They discuss if it is possible to be trapped in the wrong body, reasons why someone may experience gender dysphoria, and what life is like after transitioning from the perspective of detransitioners. If you or someone you know experiences struggles with their gender identity, or are just trying to keep up with what is going on around the world on this topic, this interview is for you! *** Resources: https://chastity.com/gender/https://chastity.com/podcasts/ Support Jason: https://chastity.com/donate/ *** Would you like access to exclusive online trainings from Simon and Madeleine? How about access to full length interviews with some of the biggest and best catholic speakers from around the world? Then subscribe to the Fire Up Family today and you will also gain access to all of our short courses for free, as well as discounts on coaching packages and events. Not interested in the extra content or discounts? Remember that your support directly helps Simon and Madeleine do this important work full time, and reach people in need all around the world! Welcome to the Family! ⁠⁠⁠https://fireup.kartra.com/page/LSw125⁠

Do you know why you're looking at porn? Do you know what your triggers are? First, start by admitting that there's a problem... _______________ If you would like to bring Simon to speak at your parish, school or event on relationships or pornopgraphy, please email office@fireupministries.com If you would like to work with Simon 1:1 to break free from pornography, you can apply to join his "Break Free Coaching Program" here - https://fireup.kartra.com/page/dZs121

What does virginity mean? In this episode, Simon interviews Katrina Zeno on the topic of virginity. Katrina is a Theology of the Body speaker who has a deep love and understanding of the gift of Virginity. She speaks about it in a way I have never heard before and offers hope and freedom to everyone, no matter their past. *** To learn more from Katrina Zeno, check out her website http://katrinazeno.com *** Enjoyed this video but looking for more?  Subscribe to the Fire Up Family for just $10 per month, and gain access to the full length interview, all past interviews, monthly trainings with Simon and Madeleine, free access to all our short courses and major discounts off all our coaching packages.  Your financial support also helps us in spreading the message of chastity and Theology of the Body around the world!  ⁠https://fireup.kartra.com/page/LSw125⁠

In this episode, Simon interviews Dr Andrew Swafford, husband of the much loved Sarah Swafford, about all things love, dating and relationships. If you have ever wondered if a guy and a girl can be best friends, if there is a such thing as being too picky or even why men can't seem to make up their minds about a girl, then this episode is for you! If you have half as much fun listening to this conversation as I did having it, it'll be your favourite podcast episode of the year! ________________________ Book link: ascensionpress.com/GiftandGrit Press release: Sarah and Andrew Swafford Share The Secrets to a Life of Meaning, Purpose, and Joy-Filled Relationships Facebook: @AscensionPress Twitter: @AscensionPress and @andrew_swafford Instagram: @CatholicFaithFormation Enjoyed this video but looking for more?  Subscribe to the Fire Up Family for just $10 per month, and gain access to the full length interview, all past interviews, monthly trainings with Simon and Madeleine, free access to all our short courses and major discounts off all our coaching packages.  Your financial support also helps us in spreading the message of chastity and Theology of the Body around the world!  ⁠https://fireup.kartra.com/page/LSw125⁠

How many genders are there? In this episode, Simon interviews Jason Evert on the topic of transgenderism. They discuss if it is possible to be trapped in the wrong body, reasons why someone may experience gender dysphoria, and what life is like after transitioning from the perspective of detransitioners. If you or someone you know experiences struggles with their gender identity, or are just trying to keep up with what is going on around the world on this topic, this interview is for you! *** Resources: https://chastity.com/gender/https://chastity.com/podcasts/ Support Jason: https://chastity.com/donate/ *** Would you like access to exclusive online trainings from Simon and Madeleine? How about access to full length interviews with some of the biggest and best catholic speakers from around the world? Then subscribe to the Fire Up Family today and you will also gain access to all of our short courses for free, as well as discounts on coaching packages and events. Not interested in the extra content or discounts? Remember that your support directly helps Simon and Madeleine do this important work full time, and reach people in need all around the world! Welcome to the Family! ⁠⁠⁠https://fireup.kartra.com/page/LSw125⁠

What is a human being, what is marriage, what is sex, what is love, what is freedom? These are some of the most important questions any person could ever ask, and Brendan McCauley, founder of Humanum Project answers them head on in his upcoming book. In this episode, Simon and Brendan have fun discussing how the Theology of the Body has impacted us personally, as well as how it provides illuminating answers to life’s biggest questions! *** Would you like access to exclusive online trainings from Simon and Madeleine? How about access to full length interviews with some of the biggest and best catholic speakers from around the world? Then subscribe to the Fire Up Family today and you will also gain access to all of our short courses for free, as well as discounts on coaching packages and events. Not interested in the extra content or discounts? Remember that your support directly helps Simon and Madeleine do this important work full time, and reach people in need all around the world! Welcome to the Family! ⁠⁠https://fireup.kartra.com/page/LSw125⁠

What is a human being, what is marriage, what is sex, what is love, what is freedom? These are some of the most important questions any person could ever ask, and Brendan McCauley, founder of Humanum Project answers them head on in his upcoming book. In this episode, Simon and Brendan have fun discussing how the Theology of the Body has impacted us personally, as well as how it provides illuminating answers to life’s biggest questions! *** Would you like access to exclusive online trainings from Simon and Madeleine? How about access to full length interviews with some of the biggest and best catholic speakers from around the world? Then subscribe to the Fire Up Family today and you will also gain access to all of our short courses for free, as well as discounts on coaching packages and events. Not interested in the extra content or discounts? Remember that your support directly helps Simon and Madeleine do this important work full time, and reach people in need all around the world! Welcome to the Family! ⁠https://fireup.kartra.com/page/LSw125⁠

What is a human being, what is marriage, what is sex, what is love, what is freedom? These are some of the most important questions any person could ever ask, and Brendan McCauley, founder of Humanum Project answers them head on in his upcoming book.  In this episode, Simon and Brendan have fun discussing how the Theology of the Body has impacted us personally, as well as how it provides illuminating answers to life’s biggest questions!  *** Would you like access to exclusive online trainings from Simon and Madeleine? How about access to full length interviews with some of the biggest and best catholic speakers from around the world? Then subscribe to the Fire Up Family today and you will also gain access to all of our short courses for free, as well as discounts on coaching packages and events.  Not interested in the extra content or discounts? Remember that your support directly helps Simon and Madeleine do this important work full time, and reach people in need all around the world!  Welcome to the Family! ⁠https://fireup.kartra.com/page/LSw125⁠

In this episode, Simon interviews Dr Andrew Swafford, husband of the much loved Sarah Swafford, about all things love, dating and relationships. If you have ever wondered if a guy and a girl can be best friends, if there is a such thing as being too picky or even why men can't seem to make up their minds about a girl, then this episode is for you! If you have half as much fun listening to this conversation as I did having it, it'll be your favourite podcast episode of the year! ________________________ Book link: ascensionpress.com/GiftandGrit Press release: Sarah and Andrew Swafford Share The Secrets to a Life of Meaning, Purpose, and Joy-Filled Relationships Facebook: @AscensionPress Twitter: @AscensionPress and @andrew_swafford Instagram: @CatholicFaithFormation Enjoyed this video but looking for more?  Subscribe to the Fire Up Family for just $10 per month, and gain access to the full length interview, all past interviews, monthly trainings with Simon and Madeleine, free access to all our short courses and major discounts off all our coaching packages.  Your financial support also helps us in spreading the message of chastity and Theology of the Body around the world!  ⁠https://fireup.kartra.com/page/LSw125⁠

What does virginity mean? In this episode, Simon interviews Katrina Zeno on the topic of virginity. Katrina is a Theology of the Body speaker who has a deep love and understanding of the gift of Virginity. She speaks about it in a way I have never heard before and offers hope and freedom to everyone, no matter their past. *** To learn more from Katrina Zeno, check out her website http://katrinazeno.com *** Enjoyed this video but looking for more?  Subscribe to the Fire Up Family for just $10 per month, and gain access to the full length interview, all past interviews, monthly trainings with Simon and Madeleine, free access to all our short courses and major discounts off all our coaching packages.  Your financial support also helps us in spreading the message of chastity and Theology of the Body around the world!  ⁠https://fireup.kartra.com/page/LSw125⁠

How should a man respond if he gets rejected from a date? In this episode, Simon and Madeleine don't shy away from the truth that rejection hurts, yet they share some important things for the man and the woman to do to make the process for loving and easier to accept. *** Have you been blessed by the work of Fire Up Ministries, and would like to receive more exclusive support from us to grow in the virtue of chastity? Subscribe to the Fire Up Family for just $10 per month, and you will receive access to expert interviews, monthly trainings with Simon and Madeleine, free access to all our short courses and major discounts off all our coaching packages.  Your financial support also helps us in spreading the message of chastity and Theology of the Body around the world!  ⁠https://fireup.kartra.com/page/LSw125⁠

Nobody wants to be rejected, we have an innate desire to be accepted, to be loved; but we have to acknowledge that it is something real. In this episode, Simon and Madeleine discuss how to encounter the fear, pain and discomfort of rejection, and how not to let it discourage us from initiating a date with sincerity and clarity. *** Have you been blessed by the work of Fire Up Ministries, and would like to receive more exclusive support from us to grow in the virtue of chastity? Subscribe to the Fire Up Family for just $10 per month, and you will receive access to expert interviews, monthly trainings with Simon and Madeleine, free access to all our short courses and major discounts off all our coaching packages.  Your financial support also helps us in spreading the message of chastity and Theology of the Body around the world!  https://fireup.kartra.com/page/LSw125

Could your mindset around dating and relationships be harming you? In this episode, Simon interviews Monica Elias, Aussie Catholic Mindset Coach on how to safeguard ourselves against negative thinking that could be inhibiting us from achieving the relationship we desire.  *** Enjoyed this episode but looking for more?  Subscribe to the Fire Up Family for just $10 per month, and gain access to the full length interview, all past interviews, monthly trainings with Simon and Madeleine, free access to all our short courses and major discounts off all our coaching packages.  Your financial support also helps us in spreading the message of chastity and Theology of the Body around the world!  https://fireup.kartra.com/page/LSw125

What ways of thinking can help you understand your self-worth in order to date? In this episode, Simon interviews Monica Elias on the topic of singleness and dating. She will help us focus on the positive thoughts, to motivate ourselves into getting out of home's comfort to better answer God's call for marriage. *** Have you been blessed by the work of Fire Up Ministries? Please prayerfully consider supporting the important work we do by becoming a member of the Fire Up Family. For a monthly gift of your choice, you help us spread the message of chastity around the world! https://fireup.kartra.com/page/LSw125

How do I discern when enough is enough? In this episode, Simon and Madeleine discuss what a married person should do if they find themselves in a toxic or abusive relationship. If you or someone you know is experiencing great difficulty in their marriage or family life, this episode is for you.  ***Have you been blessed by the work of Fire Up Ministries? Please prayerfully consider supporting the important work we do by becoming a member of the Fire Up Family. For a monthly gift of your choice, you help us spread the message of chastity around the world! https://fireup.kartra.com/page/zk8104

Can Catholics use the withdrawal method? In this episode, Simon and Maddie discuss what the withdrawal method is, and why the Church teaches that it is by nature a contraceptive act.  ***Have you been blessed by the work of Fire Up Ministries? Please prayerfully consider supporting the important work we do by becoming a member of the Fire Up Family. For a monthly gift of your choice, you help us spread the message of chastity around the world! https://fireup.kartra.com/page/zk8104