The Catholic Gentleman

WARNING: this episode contains adult content that may not be suitable for younger listeners. In this episode replay, we speak with Jordan Burke, a former policeman, who in seeking justice fell into bitterness, resentment, and anger. This propelled him into addictions, the loss of his daughter, and the realization that his life was unhinged. His powerful conversion story brings up conversations of God's mercy, physical healing, spiritual healing, and the pathway forward as a better man. We discuss doing the harder thing no matter the cost. LINKS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Jordan's Instagram -   / dothe_harderthing   Avila Institute - https://avila-institute.org Spiritual Direction - https://spiritualdirection.com 🔴 Join the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Catholic Gentleman+ now has 15 Sessions with Guest Experts, Exclusive Content, and a plan for life created just for men! You can look forward to daily saint quotes straight to your email and/or SMS and prayer and ascetical challenges. This is a great way to support our apostolate and grow in masculine holiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we discuss an aspect of Catholicism that affects our ability to live out our calling in life, grow as a community, evangelize to others, and love as Christ requires. When we think of our relationships and how we are called to be friends, it only scratches the surface of the truth that today's guest, Jason Craig, brings to the forefront. Our culture and society are not helping men grow in this truth, and it is intentional. This is intentional because the world is against Christ and His Church. Join us and learn how you can better experience this joy in your life and share it with others. 🟠 Podcast Sponsor: Exodus 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman 🔴 Listen to more of this conversation inside of Catholic Gentleman Plus - CatholicGentlemanPlus.com Links Discussed on the Show: BOOK: Leaving Boyhood Behind: Reclaiming Catholic Brotherhood by Jason Craig - Click Here 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 14 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John, Devin, and Sam are discussing something that will get you out of the vicious cycle that sin places upon us. This is incredibly important because who likes falling into the same sin over and over and over? What if it’s a mortal sin that just keeps returning and you feel trapped when it happens? Helplessness sets in and moving forward seems impossible. This is all too common for men, and today we are going to discuss 3 mistakes that men make after falling into sin and 3 ways to offset this cycle in your life. Podcast Sponsor: Catholic Woodworker - https://catholicwoodworker.com/ INCREDIBLE DEVOTIONAL FOR MEN: LEAD by Devin Schadt - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/books/products/lead-daily-devotional 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 168 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Jason Craig joins CG+ to discuss the difference between discipleship and brotherhood and why brotherhood is what our world needs. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John, Devin, and Sam are discussing something that—from our perspective—is quite possibly never proclaimed, discussed, or pondered by men in the Church today. Could this be the very reason why only 31% of Mass going Catholics believe Our Savior is present in the Eucharist? We want to be clear: today’s episode is not just another discussion about Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist, or a lamentation regarding the crisis of faith. We will be conversing about something so serious, so powerful that it could be the most dangerous and important thing you will ever do. Podcast Sponsor: Exodus 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman INCREDIBLE DEVOTIONAL FOR MEN: LEAD by Devin Schadt - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/books/products/lead-daily-devotional 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 167 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be in the world but not of the world? If we understand this concept generally, how can we live it out, and what benchmarks can men use to stay on track? Today, Devin, Sam, and John discuss 6 categories that can help you focus on resisting worldly temptations and truly living your best life. This challenging episode lays out 6 P's as an examination of the soul that will shake up your preconceived notions, reminding us that 'Friendship with the world makes us an enemy of God.' Podcast Sponsor: Exodus 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman INCREDIBLE DEVOTIONAL FOR MEN: LEAD by Devin Schadt - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/books/products/lead-daily-devotional 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 166 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Today we go into 3 additional ways that will lead to failure, none of which can be ignored.) 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exorcist priest, Fr. Chad Ripperger, joins us to discuss the general entitlement belief and effeminacy pervasive in men today. We find boys moving to this state of adolescence and frankly never getting out of it. Not only is this state of existence contrary to right order, it stunts growth and keeps boys mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically trapped in immaturity. Fr. Ripperger addresses this issue by breaking down the reality of how men are raised and what can be done to actively raise our sons to be men. He then discusses how his father and his life growing up greatly influenced him in his life as an exorcist battling demons on a regular basis. This is a great conversation with practical steps we can all use. Podcast Sponsor: Exodus 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman Links Discussed on the Show: BOOK: Shop Talk by Fr. Chad Ripperger - https://sentradpress.com/product/shop-talk/ Amazon Link for Shop Talk - https://amzn.to/3VJNB50 Retreats - https://montechristo.net/ Society - https://dolorans.org 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We find ourselves in unprecedented times, where over 69% of Church going Catholics no longer believe in the unchanging dogma of Christ's presence in the Eucharist. This is a grave problem that all men must ask themselves: Why? Fr. Donald Calloway joins John Heinen to discuss the reasons this has been an increasing problem over the last 50 years and the solutions. Reverence and love of Christ in the Eucharist is paramount to getting to heaven and there are actions that everyone can do now. In addition, we discuss his newest book on the Eucharist and the Mass that will help you be a better son or daughter of the Church. This is a great conversation with practical steps we can all use. Podcast Sponsor: Catholic Woodworker GIVEAWAY - https://bit.ly/CatholicWoodworkerTCG Links Discussed on the Show: BOOK: 30-Day Eucharistic Revival by Fr. Donald Calloway - https://shopmercy.org/30-day-eucharistic-revival-a-retreat-with-st-peter-julian-eymard.html 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, all dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING: this episode contains adult content that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Today John and Devin are joined by Jason Evert to discuss homosexuality, pride month, and the correct response that Catholic men should have to these issues. We explore the difference between connecting with individuals versus confronting groups and ideologies being forced on us by a culture steeped in the world. Jason is an expert on this topic and is on the front line in charitably engaging in this conversation today. You will also hear; Can you attend a same-sex wedding How to raise your children in this culture What you can be doing to win back souls to Christ Podcast Sponsor: Exodus 90 - https://exodus90.com/catholicgentleman (FREE 14 Day Trial) Links Discussed on the Show: Chastity Project - https://chastity.com Books Mentioned on the Show - https://chastity.com/gender/ Help Give Books to Priests - https://chastity.com/donate Podcast: Chloe Cole - https://chastity.com/podcast/102 Bishop Varden - https://chastity.com/podcast/96-master-temptations-like-a-monk-w-bishop-erik-varden 🔴 Fr. Donald Calloway joins CG+ to discuss what men need to be doing to live in society today. You can get this, all dozens of talks, sessions, and books inside of CatholicGentlemanPlus.com - Join Us Today! ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 13 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Exclusive Monthly Guest Experts - Daily Saint Quotes and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are only two options that you can take in this world. There is no divide or alternative option and you must choose. We hear politicians, preachers, self-help gurus, and influencers use the term “red-pill" all the time to refer to finally being awake to reality. But, perhaps we are not as awake and woke as we think we are. What if most of us are actually taking the blue pill daily? In today’s episode, John, Devin, and Sam will discuss how to know if you are liberated from the matrix or conditioned and placated by it. We also answer a listener's question about handling his wife's emotions. 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 162 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Today we go into 3 additional ways that will lead to failure, like always being right.) ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evangelization is not just for Protestants, apologists, priests, or for… well… evangelists. Christ and His Church mandate all believers to proclaim the Gospel. Let’s be honest, this divine mandate can instill fear and dread in most of us. In today’s episode, John, Sam, and Devin reveal the 5 major evangelization mistakes that can trip us up and counter techniques that will help all of us better evangelize. From misrepresenting God to the pitfalls of being overly agreeable, we offer real-life stories to help you share your faith more effectively. 🔴 🔴 MONTH OF MARY SPECIAL - FREE $120 Rosary for all Catholic Gentleman Plus Annual Memberships 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 161 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Today we go into 3 additional ways that will lead to failure, like always being right.) Bring Devin to Your Parish or Diocese - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/events-2/ or send us an email at podcast@catholicgentleman.com ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Fr. Mary-Mary Ames of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal to discuss the depth of fatherhood in a search to answer: Who is God the Father? We discuss Fr. Mary-Mary's conversion story that led him to serve the poorest of the poor and sleeping on the floor, to how God the Father has brought him to a deep understanding of His love. Through incredible stories of biological earthly fathers, we shed light on how these men can give us a glimpse of God the Father. 🔴 ►GET THE BOOK HERE: "The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You Into the Heart of God" by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR https://ascensionpress.com/TheFather Franciscan Friars of the Renewal; - https://www.franciscanfriars.com 🔴 🔴 MONTH OF MARY SPECIAL - FREE $120 Rosary for all Catholic Gentleman Plus Annual Memberships - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com  ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men can choose to live a mediocre life. We see this throughout our society, in our churches, and among our families and friends. The first step to changing this is waking up to the reality of this truth and becoming aware of how you are falling into the trap. Satan wants you to stay trapped in this state, and in today's episode, we discuss 3 signs that the devil has caught you. They are often subtle, but they are very prevalent in men's lives today. Stay tuned as we delve into these signs and provide practical steps on how to break free and lead a more fulfilling life. Let’s get started! We also get to answer a question from a mom who is concerned about her son's sexual addictions and wants to know how she can help. 🔴 🔴 MONTH OF MARY SPECIAL - FREE $120 Rosary for all Catholic Gentleman Plus Annual Memberships 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 30mins of episode 159 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com (Today we go into the 3rd sign of Judgement and Critical Condemnation) Bring Devin to Your Parish or Diocese - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/events-2/ or send us an email at podcast@catholicgentleman.com ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women need the strength of men. It is not just a biological reality but one that expands to all aspects of a man's relationship with a woman. Regardless of what popular opinion, ideologies, or political agendas might suggest, without the strength of men our society would crumble. Today, Sam, Devin, and John discuss a recent Kent State University study that aimed to prove masculinity is inherently flawed and dominating and that the more awareness of this issue the better our society will be. Instead, it proved the opposite because of what it failed to realize about love and the benefits of masculinity. From here we discuss 5 ways women need the strength of men. We also get to answer a question from a listener whose girlfriend is more advanced in her faith 'credentials' than him and he is concerned about how he will lead. 🔴 🔴 MONTH OF MARY SPECIAL - FREE $120 Rosary for all Catholic Gentleman Plus Annual Memberships 🔴 Get this and watch the entire 1h 37mins of episode 158 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are men so lonely? An epidemic of male loneliness is ravaging the United States. 79% of the suicides in the last 20 years have been men. The Surgeon General has called for increased awareness and more programs to help. However, programs are not going to change the culture. Programs are not going to cure this epidemic. In this episode, we tackle the debilitating epidemic of male loneliness. Learn what you can do to be a part of the solution for yourself and your friends in need. We also get to answer a question from a listener wanting to know about the red flags when dating. We discuss 3 of them. 🔴 🔴 Watch the entire 1h 27mins of episode 157 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 🔴 🔴 MONTH OF MARY SPECIAL - FREE $120 Rosary for all Annual Memberships 12 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room", stated Pascal, and this is the issue we tackle today. Prayer is a challenge for our modern minds, and the idea of growing in prayer, allowing prayer to transform us, as well as be our life support in every struggle, suffering, and tough decision in life is even more difficult. Today we give a road map for prayer, one that can allow you to commit to, expand from, and stick with at all times. 🔴 🔴 In the extended edition of the episode we answer a listener's question on how to truly live sacrificial love as a friend. We also discuss how to get back into your prayer routine when life knocks you off and the infinite power of the Holy Spirit. Watch the entire 1h 36mins of episode 156 here - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Morning Offering Consecration to Our Lady and St. Joseph Prayers Uniting Yourself to Christ (St. Alphonsus Spiritual Communion) Invocation of the Holy Spirit Lectio Divina or Some Form of Scriptural Reading (Read, Reflect, Respond) Resolution Closing Prayers ✅ If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com. If you record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip we will play it on air. 11 Sessions Now Available - Weekly Extended Episodes - Monthly Guest Experts and More Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices