Chris Stefanick Catholic Show

Did Jesus really say, “Hate your mother”? It sounds more like a death-metal lyric, right? Nope…those are Jesus’ words in Luke 14. So what’s up with that? Was He telling us to literally despise our parents? Of course not. But He was making one of the boldest, most shocking points He ever made: our love and loyalty to Him must be so much greater, so much higher, that even your deepest family bond looks like hate in comparison. In this episode, I dive into this hard of Jesus and explain why love is free but costs you everything. What You’ll Discover: What “hate your mom” really means (and doesn’t mean) Why following Jesus will cost you everything and why that's GOOD news. Why cheap grace can destroy faith and what costly grace really means. Why you can’t call Jesus a “good teacher” He is either a Lord, a lunatic, or a liar. The saints that went all in and never looked back How putting God first doesn’t take away your life, but gives it back to you in fullness. Jesus’s love is free, but it’ll cost you everything. And when you give Him everything, you discover the only life worth living. .... Come on a pilgrimage and retreat with me in Assisi! https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ .... Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 .... Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ .... Research links: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2019/01/31/are-religious-people-happier-healthier-our-new-global-study-explores-this-question/ https://hfh.fas.harvard.edu/religion-and-divorce https://www.aau.edu/research-scholarship/featured-research-topics/people-religious-affiliations-live-longer-study-shows  

Fr. Juan Gutiérrez’s basketball injury ultimately led to the upcoming canonization of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati! In this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with Fr. Juan Gutiérrez, who experienced something extraordinary: a complete healing of his ruptured Achilles that was officially declared a Vatican-approved miracle and is considered the second miracle needed for the canonization of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Fr. Juan didn’t go looking for a miracle. When he suffered a complete tear of his Achilles tendon while playing basketball with seminarians, his doctor told him there was little chance of recovery without surgery. He turned to prayer, and what happened next left his surgeon speechless and left the Vatican investigating what even medical experts couldn’t explain. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:36 How a basketball game led to a torn Achilles 6:44 How a made-up novena became the turning point of the story 8:38 Intense heat during prayer—was something on fire?! 12:57 The surgeon's stunned reaction 16:29 Why God cares about the little things 16:55 Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: The Patron Saint of Ordinary People 18:27 What’s your Achilles heel? 20:46 What’s it like to be a subject of a Vatican Investigation? 29:55 Who was Pier Giorgio Frassatti really!? 33:32 Why are we given miracles? 35:02 From atheist to… Catholic priest!? So many of us think, “God only steps in for the big stuff.” But Jesus’ first miracle was at a wedding… turning water into wine. Not raising the dead or curing cancer. Why? Simply to save a couple from embarrassment. Because that’s who He is. A Father who loves the details. A Savior who cares about your daily life. A Friend who meets you in your need, even when the world says it’s too small to matter. ........ Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 ........ Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ ........ The Chris Stefanick Show will soon be premiering on EWTN+ Streaming! You can start watching more great content at: EWTN.com/ondemand/ ........ ✈️ To learn more about all of Real Life Catholic Pilgrimages, visit: https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ ........ ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration in your inbox. https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 ......... Listen to the "Chris Stefanick Show" as a podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZOMMAyrrwyFVVcEPU85vV

What if I told you the most powerful spiritual weapon isn't talent and charisma but HUMILITY! In this episode, I’m diving deep into the one virtue that makes you spiritually unconquerable. We’ll talk jiu-jitsu (yes, seriously ), the wisdom of the Desert Fathers, the ground game of Jesus, and why humility isn’t weakness, it's the key to strength, peace, and spiritual victory. What You’ll Discover: Why I love jiu-jitsu (and what it teaches us about spiritual battle) The kind of spouse you should be looking for What a Polish nun taught me backstage at World Youth Day How God uses trials to keep us grounded Practical ways to grow in humility (and spot pride when it sneaks in)   If you’re chasing success, struggling in your marriage, or battling pride and discouragement, this episode is for you! Because in God’s kingdom, the path to victory isn’t up… it’s down. The ground is where grace meets you. And if you’re willing to get low, you’ll find that’s where the real power is. Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20  .... Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ .... Come on Pilgrimage with me! https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/

What happens when the one who runs toward danger… can’t outrun his own pain? In this gripping episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with Jeff Wrigley, a veteran police officer, father of 7, and Catholic convert, who spent decades racing into crises to protect others—all while silently falling apart on the inside.  Jeff opens up about what it's like to carry the invisible wounds of decades in law enforcement: the trauma that piles up, the pressure to stay composed, the moments of despair no one sees, and the burnout that nearly ended everything. He shares the moment it all broke, and the turning point that began his road back to joy. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 15:31 The stigma behind being a cop 20:15 How faith informed him as a police officer 25:22 Why bravery without fear is dangerous  31:10 It is responsible to recognize that there are threats in society 34:06 What's it like to be a first responder to tragedy 46:27 Why stuffing pain never works  50:51 PTSD and hidden anxiety in law enforcement 52:30 The simple prayer that saved his life  54:00 The lie of perfectionism as a cop  59:36 The importance of seeking good counsel   Jesus didn’t promise an easy life. He promised we wouldn’t go through it alone. If you’re carrying more than you can handle, this episode will remind you: faith isn’t about faking it. It’s about letting Christ into the dark and letting him carry you out. ........  Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20       ........  Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ ........  The Chris Stefanick Show will soon be premiering on EWTN+ Streaming! You can start watching more great content at: EWTN.com/ondemand/  ........  ✈️ To learn more about all of Real Life Catholic Pilgrimages, visit: https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ ........  ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration in your inbox. https...

How many people are in heaven? How many are in hell? That's exactly the question someone asked Jesus in Luke 13. And His answer? It wasn’t a number. It was a warning: “Strive to enter through the narrow gate.”  In this episode, I unpack what Jesus was really saying and why asking how many is the wrong question. This isn’t about statistics. It’s about YOU. Your heart. Your relationship with God.   What You’ll Discover: What Luke 13 actually means (and doesn’t) Why salvation isn’t a system you figure out, it’s a person you cling to The Church’s teaching on purgatory, hell, and mortal sin What Pope Benedict XVI said about how few are truly ready for heavenWhy there’s still real hope for the rest of us   If you’ve ever assumed you were “good enough,” or felt too far gone, this episode will challenge you and give you hope.   LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:    Lumen Gentium: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html   Spe Salvi - Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclical on hope: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.html    St. Cyril of Alexandria’s reflection on Luke 13: https://www.tertullian.org/fathers/cyril_on_luke_10_sermons_99_109.htm    Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20  .... Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ .... Come on Pilgrimage with me! https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/

If you’ve been through a divorce or walked with someone who has been, you know the pain runs deep. But you are not alone, you are not disqualified, and you still belong in the heart of the Church. God hates divorce. It’s true. Scripture says it. But here’s the part too many people miss: He hates divorce because of how much it hurts you. Because of the pain it passes from parents to kids. Because of how it can wound generations. But God does not hate the people going through it. He doesn’t hate you if you’ve been divorced. And if you’re walking through that right now, hear me, you still belong in the Church. You’re still part of the family of God. And His love for you has not wavered.  In this episode, I sit down with Carolyn Klika, a faithful Catholic whose 30-year marriage ended when her husband began living as a woman. She’s lived the pain, wrestled with her faith, and discovered the peace, healing, and freedom that only Jesus can give. Timestamps: 00:42 Why Catholics need to talk about divorce ️ 10:54 Divorce does NOT make you a second-class Catholic 11:52 The first step to healing after divorce➡️ 17:30 How to protect your heart from bitterness ️ 31:01 How to be there for those going through divorce 39:50 Annulments explained 55:17 Turning her deepest pain into a mission of hope   Carolyn didn’t just survive her divorce; she turned her pain into a mission, launching a ministry that helps Catholics around the world find healing, restore their identity in Christ, and walk in freedom again. Whether you’re in the middle of a separation, navigating the annulment process, or trying to help someone else, this episode will show you that God can write a beautiful new chapter from even the most broken story. Resources Mentioned: CatholicDivorceHelp.com  Support the mission: https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/  Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20       ........  Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ ........  The Chris Stefanick Show will soon be premiering on EWTN+ Streaming! You can start watching more great content at:

Are you ready to become a spiritual warrior to attain true inner peace? In the final week of our Living Peace series, we are talking about the difference between the world’s peace and the peace that Jesus offers us. If you have unresolved emotions, bad habits, or personal experiences holding you back from the peace that the Lord wants you to experience, this episode will start you on the path to conquering those obstacles on the journey to lasting peace. If you want real peace, first you have to go to war. In this episode, we’ll explore Jesus’ very specific definition of peace, and how it offers us so much more than the “ceasefire” of the world’s counterfeit peace. We’ll also look to examples of spiritual warriors who risked it all to overcome evil and sin in the world to pursue Christ’s peace that surpasses all understanding. .... Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20  .... Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ .... Come on Pilgrimage with me! https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ 

In 1968, something extraordinary happened at St. Mary’s Church in Zeitoun, Egypt: a glowing, floating figure, identified as the Blessed Virgin Mary, appeared night after night, drawing crowds of up to 250,000, defying power cuts, and even prompting both the Egyptian government and the Coptic Patriarchate to investigate. Seen by Muslims and Copts alike, captured on film, and witnessed by over a million people over two-and-a-half years, this is one of the most compelling recorded miracles ever. I’m joined by Dr. Travis Dumsday (Philosophy Professor, Concordia University–Edmonton; author of The Marian Apparitions at Zeitoun & Evidential Inquiry) to sift through eyewitness testimony, debunk every naturalistic claim, from mass hallucinations to holograms, and reveal the astonishing details that leave no room for doubt. Timestamps: 00:00 Proof of the supernatural seen by 1 million 2:33  Muslim transit workers’ first sighting of Mary! 4:47  Lights out, but Mary’s apparition couldn’t be switched off 15:09 How Mary united Christians and Muslims 17:50 Did Mary stop a looming genocide? 27:49 Top natural explanations—and why they fail ❌ 45:52 Why Disney still couldn’t pull this off today Resources Mentioned: Dive deeper: Get The Marian Apparitions at Zeitoun & Evidential Inquiry here: https://svspress.com/the-marian-apparitions-at-zeitoun-an-evidential-inquiry/?srsltid=AfmBOopQHCPtBmi2w0vVS6RRKCHd9tVpuWPr2lT1wvgVvd68cHUyqdIf  ........  Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20      ........  Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/

Welcome to week 6 of our Living Peace series. We’re still on this journey toward deep inner peace, and today we dive into spiritual detachment: a life-changing practice that unlocks unshakeable joy, deep contentment, and heroic love. If you’ve ever felt your heart chained by worry, ambition, or the need for approval, this episode will set you free. We don’t detach to escape; we detach to love, learning to live in the freedom Christ died to give us. What You’ll Discover: How the samurai–Zen master story reveals the power of radical freedom Why medieval monks used bones to break the world’s grip on their hearts Seneca’s Secret: learning to die as a pathway to true spiritual freedom  Christian detachment: detaching from lesser loves to embrace the greatest treasure of Christ’s love  The three life-changing fruits of spiritual detachment: Unshakeable joy, deep contentment, and heroic love.   Join the waitlist to receive FREE EARLY ACCESS to our Living Peace program! Coming this Fall! https://mailchi.mp/b10a369356c7/pjky3k02q7  .... Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20  .... Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ .... Come on Pilgrimage with me! https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ 

In this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with Jim Blum, a man who served 20+ years behind bars and found God, purpose, and healing in the unlikeliest place: prison. We talk about what it’s like to be sentenced to 32 years, what actually happens after the gavel drops, and how God used Jim’s lowest point to launch one of the most successful reentry ministries in America. We unpack why most inmates go back and why Jim’s My Father’s House has a 100% success rate. And we explore what really changes a man: humility, prayer, and the experience of being truly loved. Timestamps: 2:19  The moment the gavel dropped and Jim was sentenced to 32 years in prison 3:10 What it’s like to see your mom cry as you're led away in cuffs 20:38 When your resume says “20 years in prison”—what happens next 23:02 What it’s like to walk out of prison... with nowhere to go 23:44 Why 60–70% of inmates return and why The Father’s House guys don’t 42:47 What it’s like to personally pick up a man from prison on release day 47:34 The invitation we all need: Love people we’re uncomfortable loving   Resources Mentioned:  My Father’s House: https://myfathershousedenver.org/  Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20    ........     Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ ........  The Chris Stefanick Show will soon be premiering on EWTN+ Streaming! You can start watching more great content at: EWTN.com/ondemand/  ........  ✈️ To learn more about all of Real Life Catholic Pilgrimages, visit: https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ ........  ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration in your inbox. https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20     .........

Welcome to Week 5 of our Living Peace series. We’re still on this wild ride toward deep inner peace, and today we hit the real challenge: radical forgiveness. You have to take this step of discipleship to live in the peace of Jesus. It’s so hard that most people won’t even take the leap, which is why true peace remains so rare. We’ve come to see resentment as virtuous, even for wrongs done centuries ago, but Jesus calls us to starve resentment, uproot bitterness, and let the peace He died to give flood our hearts. We’ll dive into Saint Maria Goretti’s powerful story, unpack Jesus’ counterintuitive command: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”and then I’ll personally lead you step-by-step through a prayer of forgiveness. What You’ll Discover: Why resentment feels “owed” and how our gut-sense of fairness becomes a prison Saint Maria Goretti’s mercy: How an 11-year-old’s forgiveness shattered a cycle of hate Jesus’ model on the cross: “Father, forgive them” in the face of betrayal and violence A powerful prayer practice: A guided prayer exercise to drain old hurts once and for all Receive full access to all our video series, including As We Forgive Those, by becoming a monthly donor: https://moj.reallifecatholic.com .... Join the waitlist to receive FREE EARLY ACCESS to our Living Peace program! Coming this Fall! https://mailchi.mp/b10a369356c7/pjky3k02q7 .... Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 .... Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ .... Come on Pilgrimage with me! https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/  

In this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with psychologist Dr. Peter Malinowski to explore why you feel like you’re running on fumes because you can’t say “no”. We dig into the hidden mind‑games that keep us saying “yes,” explore how Jesus modeled both fierce limits and boundless compassion, and equip you with simple, actionable strategies to start saying “no” without second‑guessing yourself. By the end of our conversation, you’ll see that healthy boundaries aren’t just a nice idea; they’re the key to reclaiming your time, your joy, and your freedom. Timestamps: 2:06  Jesus didn’t always welcome with open arms - here’s how He knew when to kick out and when to lean in ✋ 5:00 Think setting boundaries isn’t loving? Here’s why “no” might be the most Christ-like word you ever say ❤️‍ 20:35 Why boundary-breakers are drawn to people who won’t push back 34:05  Not good at boundaries? Why doing it awkwardly and badly is still way better than doing nothing 34:47 – Tired of being called “mean” for standing your ground? Try flipping it to “I love you enough to set this boundary” 44:11 – The most freeing thing you can say in a relationship: “I love you… and I can live without you.” ✨ Resources Mentioned:  Dr. Peter Malinowski’s work: https://soulsandhearts.com  How to Deal with Narcissism with Peter Malinowski: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujrC9zmoNdk  Interior Integration for Catholics podcast: Episode 123: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pcfr8dOj19w  Interior Integration for Catholics podcast: Episode 129: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jVXVtth48g Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20   ........      Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ ........  The Chris Stefanick Show will soon be premiering on EWTN+ Streaming! You can start watching more great content at: EWTN.com/ondemand/  ........  ✈️ To learn more about all of Real Life Catholic Pilgrimages, visit: https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ ........  ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration in your inbox. https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic...

Have you ever noticed how worry can take up residence in your mind, setting up camp as commander‑in‑chief? In Week 4 of Living Peace, we unpack exactly how worry infiltrates your thoughts and equip you with the tools to flush it out. The good news? You don’t have to live in a state of constant worry. When your biggest fears seize your attention, joy and focus are the first casualties, but prayer offers a frontline strategy to reclaim your mind. In this episode, we dive into the kind of prayer that doesn’t just scratch the surface, but actually roots out anxiety at its core. What You’ll Discover: The subtle routes worry uses to hijack your daily life Why sheer willpower falls short—and what actually dismantles fear Three targeted prayer strategies to uproot anxiety at its source How cultivating intimacy with the Father rewires your mind for peace Timestamps: 0:00   – Welcome & Series Overview: Why Week 4 Matters   1:45   – Worry as Commander‑in‑Chief: How Anxiety Seizes Your Mind   4:10   – The Two Saturations: You Can Only Live in Worry…or Prayer   6:30   – Prayer Move #1: Habitual Presence Prayer   9:15   – Prayer Move #2: The ACTS framework  12:00  – Prayer Move #3: Listening Prayer in Action   15:20  – Real‑Life Stories: Prayer Cracking Anxiety’s Stronghold   23:10  – Practical Next Steps: Embedding Peace into Your Routine     Join the waitlist to receive FREE EARLY ACCESS to our Living Peace program! Coming this Fall! https://mailchi.mp/b10a369356c7/pjky3k02q7  .... Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 .... Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ .... Come on Pilgrimage with me! https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/

In this week's episode of the Chris Stefanick Show, we dive into the frontlines of spiritual warfare, exorcism ministry, and deliverance as I sit down with deliverance minister Dave Van Vickle, who has been working in deliverance ministry since he was 14! We unpack real encounters with demonic activity and equip you for battle. Learn the three tiers of demon attack, discover why love, truth, and the sacraments (even a simple hug!) are your most powerful weapons, and see how everyday moments can become acts of deliverance. Timestamps: 12:09 The 4 Tiers of Demonic Activity: From Temptation to Full Possession 16:16 4 unmistakable signs of authentic possession 23:02 Spider-woman? No..How a demonic assault made this woman scale the ceiling on all fours️ 28:02 An animal can be possessed!? This story is CRAZY!   29:36 They kept finding Mary in the TOILET every time they came home until they got rid of THIS!? 30:49 The demons’ handbook of fear: confession and priests send Demons running 32:47 The moment Our Lady forced demons to their knees and pray… 39:27 Everyday Spiritual Combat: how HUGS can be exorcistic! ️ Resources Mentioned: Dave Van Vickle’s Website: http://www.thecatholictruthaboutangelsanddemons.com/#/ Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 .........  Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ ........ The Chris Stefanick Show will soon be premiering on EWTN+ Streaming! You can start watching more great content at: EWTN.com/ondemand/ ........ ✈️ To learn more about all of Real Life Catholic Pilgrimages, visit: https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ ........ ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration in your inbox. https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20  

We’ve all been duped into thinking that the busier we are, the more successful we must be. But here’s the truth: hurry is a thief. It steals your joy, fractures your focus, and even suffocates your prayer life. In Week 3 of Living Joy, we will journey from ancient sundials to the ping of your smartphone, exposing how our obsession with time has hijacked our souls—and how the Gospel can set us free. What You’ll Discover:  How hurry quietly erodes your inner peace and prayer life. Steps to cut loose the tasks and commitments that leave you worn thin. A clear framework to rebuild your day around what truly matters Methods for carving out quiet moments to reconnect with Jesus Timestamps: 0:00  - Intro: The hidden cost of relentless rush 1:30  - Time’s takeover: Sundials → Smartphone madness 3:10  -  Spot “hurry sickness” in your everyday life 5:00  - Three life‑changing practices to reclaim your pace 7:20 – Next steps: Integrate rest into your routine .... Join the waitlist to receive FREE EARLY ACCESS to our Living Peace program! Coming this Fall! https://mailchi.mp/b10a369356c7/pjky3k02q7  .... Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 .... Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ .... Come on Pilgrimage with me! https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/

In this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with Deacon Bob Rice, who has spent 30 years on the front lines of youth ministry, to tackle one of the toughest question for Catholic families: How do we help our teens own their faith in a world of screens, stress, and nonstop noise? Bob and I unpack why smartphones are supercharging teen anxiety, decode the two pivotal growth spurts that make or break faith formation, and reveal why steady presence (even at their big game) is so important. Plus, get practical tips for building a small-team ministry and meeting kids on their turf to help bridge the generational gap. Timestamps: 5:25 Why smartphones have teens more anxious than ever 15:08 The two key growth spurts every parent and minister needs to understand 33:53 The blueprint for assembling a small core team that actually moves the needle 50:10 A simple shift: picturing Jesus as a 12-year-old to see Him in our teens ✝️ 55:10 From flannel shirts to Fortnite: meeting teens where they are—yes, even at the away game 1:00:16 Three practical steps for parents and grandparents: presence, invitation, holy dissatisfaction Resources Mentioned: Sharing the Gospel With Our Lives by Bob Rice: https://www.amazon.com/Sharing-Gospel-Our-Lives-Relational/dp/1639661492 The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036 Life Teen’s free parent & leader toolkits:https://lifeteen.com/cym/kickstart/ Steubenville Youth Conferences: https://steubenvilleconferences.com/youth-conferences/ Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 ........ Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ ........ The Chris Stefanick Show will soon be premiering on EWTN+ Streaming! You can start watching more great content at: EWTN.com/ondemand/ ........ ✈️ To learn more about all of Real Life Catholic Pilgrimages, visit: https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ ........ ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration in your inbox. https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20  

Your brain is hardwired to look for threats. That’s great if you’re in a jungle being chased by a bear. Not so great when you’re trying to live in the peace Jesus died to give you. In Week 2 of our Living Peace summer series, I delve into the real reason why so many of us are stuck in fear, outrage, and constant conflict, and how Jesus flips the script in one of His most famous parables: the Good Samaritan. What You’ll Discover: How fear hijacks your brain and lowers your IQ Why you’re always “on edge”—and how to stop living that way How to stop labeling people as threats and start seeing souls The Parable of the Good Samaritan is a challenge to your inner contempt .... Join the waitlist to receive FREE EARLY ACCESS to our Living Peace program! Coming this Fall! https://mailchi.mp/b10a369356c7/pjky3k02q7 .... Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 .... Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ .... Come on Pilgrimage with me! https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ 

In this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with seminary professor Scott Powell to journey through Jesus’ prayer life, from the blazing summit of the Transfiguration to the raw honesty of the Psalms. We’ll strip away the fear of getting prayer “wrong,” unlock God’s original prayer playbook in Exodus, and give you a fresh, step-by-step guide to praying the Our Father with courage and freedom. Plus, learn how to wait on God like Simeon, eyes open, heart expectant. Timestamps: 8:23 - Why Jesus paused on the mountaintop and what It means for you ⛰️ 16:18 - Give your soul a soundtrack—lament and hope like a Psalmist 24:34 -The Exodus roadmap: your ultimate prayer manual 34:33 - “Our Father” decoded: your blueprint for bold prayer ️ 49:15 - How to wait like Simeon: the art of silent, expectant prayer ⏳ Resources Mentioned: Walking with Christ: A Journey Through the Gospel of Luke by Scott Powell: https://ascensionpress.com/products/walking-with-christ-a-journey-through-the-gospel-of-luke ........ Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 ........ Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ ........ The Chris Stefanick Show will soon be premiering on EWTN+ Streaming! You can start watching more great content at: EWTN.com/ondemand/ ........ ✈️ To learn more about all of Real Life Catholic Pilgrimages, visit: https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ ........ ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration in your inbox. https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 ......... Listen to the "Chris Stefanick Show" as a podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZOMMAyrrwyFVVcEPU85vV

In Episode 1 of the Living Peace Series, I unpack how Jesus’ very first words in the Upper Room weren’t “Surprise” but “Peace be with you!”—a victorious shout that still echoes for us today, even when life feels totally out of control. We’ll explore childlike trust—the same bold faith that sent His disciples out with zero provisions (Luke 10) and kept Paul anchored in a Roman prison:“The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil 4:7) What You’ll Discover: Why Jesus sent His disciples out empty-handed—and how that radical surrender unlocks real, unshakable peace. How to carry Paul’s “prison-room of peace” into your boardrooms, traffic jams, and everyday challenges The secret to turning daily stress into steady trust by embracing God’s plan over your own Join the waitlist to receive FREE EARLY ACCESS to our Living Peace program! Coming this Fall! https://mailchi.mp/b10a369356c7/pjky3k02q7 .... St Ignatius’ self-offering prayer: https://us.magnificat.net/great-catholic-prayers/suscipe-prayer/ .... Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 .... Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ .... Come on Pilgrimage with me! https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ 

Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ In this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with Andrew Abela—founding dean of the Busch School of Business and author of Super Habits—to show you how to forge your character with practical, science-backed habits. We tackle the lie of an unchangeable personality, dive into the brain science behind cultivating gratitude, courage, and self-control, and share hands-on tools—from a simple night-time gratitude ritual to the split-second virtue that guided Sully on the Hudson. Plus, discover why leaning into God’s grace always wins over raw willpower. Timestamps: 1:52 - Debunking Your Brain: Why “Wired This Way” Doesn’t Fly   5:47 What makes a habit “super” and how to create one that sticks.   39:05 Tame your anger with a velvet glove, not a chain.   33:48 Four virtues that power every choice—discipline, courage, justice & temperance. 48:43 Crash landing—a real-time lesson in virtue that saved lives. ✈️ 1:09:17 Why sailing on God’s grace beats rowing with your own strength. ⛵ Crash landing—a real-time lesson in virtue that saved lives. ✈️ Why sailing on God’s grace beats rowing with your own strength. ⛵ Resources Mentioned: Download the Grow Virtue App and pick your first habit: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/growvirtue/id6740114810 Grab Super Habits by Andrew Abela: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/super-habits/?srsltid=AfmBOoqsp2im0nAsccrVmYJtnpys47gQhhwTNLceb97Rqy5WrAOYlJQX The Anatomy of Virtue: https://superhabit.substack.com/p/the-anatomy-of-virtue?r=457iow&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true ........ The Chris Stefanick Show will soon be premiering on EWTN+ Streaming! You can start watching more great content at: EWTN.com/ondemand/ ........ ✈️ To learn more about all of Real Life Catholic Pilgrimages, visit: https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ ........ ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration in your inbox. https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20