Just A Guy In The Pew Podcast

COME HOLY SPIRIT! We just celebrated the birthday of the Church at Pentecost! On this week’s episode John and Victor dive into the power of the Holy Spirit, that was not only present to the disciples, but is living and moving in each of us. Pentecost reawakens the promise of God’s love! Jesus GAVE us HIS SPIRIT. The Advocate, the Comforter… do we engage this Spirit? In this episode, John and Victor talk about: - What is the Holy Spirit anyway? - An encounter with the Holy Spirit that started the Ministry - The masks we use when we live for ourselves. - How to activate the Holy Spirit in your life #Catholic #Podcast #JustaGuyinthePew #Ministry #Men #Evangelization #Offering #Christian #Christianity #Jesus #SpiritualLife #Prayer #Pentecost #HolySpirit #Fire DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

Why do we keep settling for less than what Christ has promised us? This week John and Victor chat about our habit of living in monotony. We are made for great fulfillment and lasting joy, but daily life and toil may drag us down to mediocrity if we are not vigilant. In this episode, John and Victor talk about: - The repercussions of living without hope - Modern day idols and fleeting moments of happiness - Raising your head up in prayer! #Catholic #Podcast #JustaGuyinthePew #Ministry #Men #Evangelization #Offering #Christian #Christianity #Jesus #SpiritualLife #Prayer #change #Dontsettle DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

Matthew Leonard and John tackle all the hard questions about the spiritual life in this very special episode. Give it a listen and learn about: The 3 stages of the spiritual life, consolations, how the Lord is preparing more room in your heart for Himself, and more! John and Matthew talk about these questions: - How do I find rest, but still grow in holiness? - Is “spiritual dryness” bad? - What is the “Luminous Darkness of God”? - Does the Trinity change with the times? - How can “relaxing” in your prayer routine effect you? #Catholic #Podcast #JustaGuyinthePew #Ministry #Men #Evangelization #Offering #Christian #Christianity #Jesus #SpiritualLife #Prayer #MatthewLeonard #Saints Check out Matthew's Work Science and Sainthood https://www.scienceofsainthood.com/ DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

In this special episode John interviews Brother Mariano, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal. Enjoy their deep and beautiful conversation about Mary, suffering, St. Francis and more! Together, John and Brother Mariano discuss: - Brother’s sudden calling to his vocation - The “dark part” of the Annunciation - Embracing radical abandonment - The Fiasco of the Crucifixion - Receiving the mystery of suffering #Catholic #Podcast #JustaGuyinthePew #Ministry #Men #Evangelization #Offering #Christian #Christianity #Jesus #Franciscan #Abandonment #FriarsoftheRenewal #Annunciation #abandonment CHECK OUT BROTHER’S ORDER: Franciscan Friars of the Renewal https://www.franciscanfriars.com/ DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

Episode 200: Are You Listening to the Right Voices? There are so many voices it’s hard to hear the truth.This week John and Victor talk about the many influencing voices in our lives. From news to social media to Saints and sinners, everybody has something to say… But what are we listening to? In this episode, you will hear: - The truth is quiet - When you’re not seeking the voice of the Good Shepherd you will find yourself in despair - The narrative of the culture is very LOUD #Catholic #Podcast #JustaGuyinthePew #Ministry #Men #Evangelization #Offering #Christian #Christianity #Jesus #Listeing #Voices #Gift DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

Episode 199: What Could I Possibly Have to Offer Jesus? This week John dives into our feeling of having nothing to offer. Jesus fed the 5000 with just a few loaves of bread that a boy offered, so why do we doubt what he can do with us? You were born for a REASON! Listen to this episode to find out how to live into that reason! In this episode, John points out: - The devil tells you to “sit back down” and discount your gifts - A “yes” to Jesus leads to abundance - Living in the scriptures is CRUCIAL - You gotta quit thinking about your poverty. #Catholic #Podcast #JustaGuyinthePew #Littleness #Ministry #Men #Evangelization #Offering #Christian #Christianity #Jesus #Trust #Scripture #Gift DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

Episode 198: The Vitality of Relationship Deacon Jeff joined John in the studio this week! Together they discuss the our vital need for relationship… not only with others, but with Jesus (often THROUGH others). How can YOU can change the world? The answer may be simpler than you think! In this episode, John and Deacon Jeff talk about: - What the words “community" and “relationship” actually mean! - The creeping tendency towards selfishness & the sin of despair - You don’t have too look far for people to love - Instant coffee evangelization #CatholicPodcast #JustaGuyinthePew #Relationship DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

Episode 197: Witnesses to the Truth This week John and Victor look back to Holy Week and and share the fruits and struggles of living out those very special days. Do you move on from the Passion and Resurrection the day after Easter? Or are you diving into the Easter season with greater zeal? In this episode, John and Victor talk about: - Will this be the year you actually conquer your fears? - The power of watching, witnessing and being named in scripture. - We don’t share because we are afraid of the consequences - The TRUTH matters. - “Christ didn’t think twice about what this was going to cost him” #CatholicPodcast #JustaGuyinthePew #Truth DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

Episode 196: LENT: It’s Time To Look Up In this episode, John recap all of Lent and invite you to live this Holy Week in a very special way! In this episode, you will hear John about: - The Israelites begging for mercy - Not just checking boxes this Holy Week - What we will miss if we do not look up to Jesus #CatholicPodcast #JustaGuyinthePew #LookUp #Lent DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

Episode 195: Roll The Stone Away “The Glory of God is man fully alive.” How do we know if we are fully alive? Jesus brought Lazarus back to life… He also wants to also call us out of our tombs. Yet, we pause before we roll the stone away. In this episode, you will hear John and Victor talk about: - Why does Jesus weep? - He is present in our current sufferings - We have a loving, fatherly God - What does it mean to be a man fully alive? #CatholicPodcast #JustaGuyinthePew #FullyAlive #Suffering DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

Again and again, we get stuck in our own weaknesses, failures, and the failures of others. It is time to lift your head, look to the cross and start marching forward. Yes, you are broken, but there will be a resurrection. You cannot stay in your tomb. Cry for help and move forward. In this episode, you will hear John and Victor say: “Jesus came down here and broke his body” “It’s time to admit that you're broken and not let that be who you are anymore.” “We need to be attentive to each other as the body of Christ” “We cannot heal ourselves, but we become our own jury and judge and executioner” “God didn't come into this earth and break his body, so we could stay in the position of lamenting over how messed up we are.” #CatholicPodcast #JustaGuyinthePew #Brokenness #Light DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

We are officially in the thick of Lent! There is no doubt that the initial zeal of our commitments may be dwindling. Our temptations to break our promises are not random, and we may actually be able to rejoice in the suffering of these temptations. In this episode, you will hear John and Victor talk about: - The REASON your lent is getting difficult - Being grounded in a “yes”. - Suffering is the key to our salvation! - Practical tips on how to suffer well! #CatholicPodcast #JustaGuyinthePew #Lent #Temptation DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

As John and Victor discussed a few weeks ago, “freedom comes at a price and freedom is difficult”. In this episode they are diving into what that actually means: obedience. Contrary to a common mentality, obedience is not slavery, but actually, it is the MOST freeing thing! In this episode, you will hear John and Victor talk about: - Walking the extra mile giving you the power - Jesus’s obedience in his agony in the garden - The suffering we are called to - Practical tips for practicing obedience #CatholicPodcast #JustaGuyinthePew #Obedience #Catholic DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

Bill Donaghy (from the Theology of the Body Institute) joined John in the studio for a riveting conversation about performance mentality, the fruitfulness of wasting time with another, our longing for supernatural powers, and more. Give this incredible episode a listen or a watch, and be inspired to rest well and live on a deeper level. In this episode with John and Bill, you will hear about: - “The Western Activist Principal” - Your last thoughts before death! - The visceral experience of CINEMA… even Spiderman - The shameless nakedness of Jesus - Ditching the virtual babysitter - Interruptibility & affectivity #CatholicPodcast #JustaGuyinthePew #Beauty #Sacramentality DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

Episode 191: Lent: Just Let Go Lent starts tomorrow! So it’s about time we take a look at the things we are attached to, the things that are keeping us from Him, and choose to detach. It is time to be led into the desert. In this episode with John and Victor, you will hear about: - Detachment from our idols - Avoiding Hell vs. aiming for Heaven - What did Jesus do when the devil showed up? - The pain of healing! #CatholicPodcast #JustaGuyinthePew #Lent #Detatchment DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

Episode 190: The Man in the Mirror Have you ever just rubbed someone the wrong way? Or they just irk you a little bit? Maybe it is NOT an unsolvable mystery. Sometimes our reactions that seem over-the-top are actually steaming from wounded places deep-down in our hearts. Maybe it is time we REALLY look at ourselves in the mirror. In this episode with John and Victor, you will hear about: - Keeping up the facade of “I’m fine” - Two people blinded to their own faults - Complaining and blaming others is never the solution - Practical tips for managing our own wounds! #CatholicPodcast #JustaGuyinthePew #LookDeeply #Facade DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/ ___________________________________

John just returned from a healing retreat! And he has a lot to say from it… starting with: GOD’S CRUCIAL COMMAND FOR US TO REST. We often push ourselves until we are exhausted… we rest in order to work when it should actually be the opposite. The world makes us think that if we aren't busy we are wasting our time; but true rest is its own act of obedience. In this episode you will hear John and Victor say: - The relentless desire to consume & acquire - Why are we feeling guilty about following the first commandment? - Our fear of being still & our desire for power - It is not about what I can achieve #CatholicPodcast #JustaGuyinthePew #Rest #Stillness “God knows better than anyone the needs of our heart” DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

Episode 188: More than a Feeling Do you ever have a day when you just want to veg out? Sometimes we just have bad days and cracking open a cold beer sounds a lot more appealing than cracking open the Bible. But if we want to be saints, we need to form holy habits, regardless of our feelings. The martyrs have shown us the strength that comes from prioritizing Faith over feelings. In this episode you will hear John and Victor say: - “When you are not focusing on yourself, I show up” - “The devil is the one that wants us to live in our feelings” - “We shouldn't be doing our devotionals and prayers looking for gratification” - ”Love is often written off as a feeling, but love is an act of the will” #CatholicPodcast #JustaGuyinthePew #Feelings #Discipline DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

Our “but”s keep us from becoming who we are made to be. After a raw, inspiring phone call with a college student, Victor and John discuss the impeding lie that “we are not worthy enough”. Because if you believe in Christ and the things that he told us, and that you are called, you need to rest in that. In this amazing episode, you will hear about: - Voids, filling them or aching because of them - Matthew 10:19 - Being a viable tool for God’s message! - The importance of our brokenness #CatholicPodcast #JustaGuyinthePew #Worthiness #Called DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

Episode 186: What Does It Mean to Be Holy? The end goal of our lives is to be saints. (To be a saint means to get to Heaven). But what does it ACTUALLY mean to be holy in this day and age? In this episode, Victor and John dive into what it takes to be a Holy man this year starting NOW. In this episode, you will hear about: - New Year's good intentions! Not just physical goals - Compartmentalizing our life - The true definition of Holiness according to the Church - Examining the little things #CatholicPodcast #JustaGuyinthePew #NewYear #Holiness DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! HTTPS://JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: HTTPS://STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/