All Things Catholic with Dr. Edward Sri Raising Men of God in a Confused World (with Pete Burak) - Part 1
Jan 6, 2026
Pete Burak, Vice President of Renewal Ministries and author focused on Catholic formation, engages in a profound discussion about raising holy men in today’s confused culture. He shares insights from his new book and reflects on lessons learned from his father, emphasizing the importance of receiving God's vision. Burak critiques modern notions of identity and encourages men to embrace community for authentic masculinity. His personal journey through suffering reveals how it can refine character, urging listeners to seek spiritual fatherhood when earthly models are absent.
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Book Born From A Parish Conversation
- Pete Burak writes A Man on Purpose after a woman asked for a resource to guide her son toward manhood.
- He completed the book in six weeks as a series of stories about lessons his parents taught him.
Live With A Received Vision
- A man of God lives with a vision received from the Lord and aligns actions to that vision.
- Vision requires honest appraisal of reality, not self-created fantasies of identity or success.
Basement Reality Check Spurs Change
- Pete recounts his high-school basketball seniors dreaming of a championship despite poor records.
- His dad confronted them with their losing records, which changed their practice habits and led to a league championship.
