The Church, Family, and Raising Children

In this episode, Dr. Greg and Fr. Colin Lomnitzer dive into the real St. Joseph—the man who quietly shaped Jesus' courage, work, identity, and tenderness far more than most people realize. For anyone wrestling with father wounds, questions about masculinity, or mission, this conversation offers a powerful and healing perspective.

Key Topics:

• The surprising ways Joseph reverses generations of wounded fatherhood stretching from Adam to Abraham
• The invitation to let Joseph father you where your own story carries hurt, fear, or mistrust
• Why Jesus needed a real mother and a real father—and what that means for your own healing
• The hidden "reparenting" offered through baptism and why Mary and Joseph matter for your emotional life
• The overlooked link between Joseph's example and how Jesus treated women in the Gospels
• Why the Church may be recovering a deeper understanding of Joseph right when the world needs fathers most

Learn More:

• Connect with Fr. Colin Lomnitzer — Discover more about Fr. Colin's ministry accompanying newly-ordained priests.
• From the Desk of Fr. Lomnitzer (Substack) – Reflections, notes, and insights from life as a Catholic priest.
• Guardian of the Redeemer – St. John Paul II's apostolic exhortation on the person and mission of St. Joseph
• "Double Trinity" Painting – The artwork featured on Fr. Colin's ordination card
• Consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph – A 44-day deep dive into the life and meaning of St. Joseph and Our Lady as they relate to our integrated human journey growing closer in union with Jesus Christ.
• Related episodes on fatherhood and masculinity:
  • Ep. 163: Leading with Weakness: Authenticity in Fatherhood
  • Ep. 248: The Hard Part about Being Dads and How to Do It Well
  • Ep. 31: What Everyone Gets Wrong about St. Joseph
• Understanding "Development of Doctrine" (Referenced in this Episode) – Learn more in Being Human Episode 250
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