The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast Fr. Mike Reacts to His First Video Ever
Aug 28, 2025
Fr. Mike takes us back in time, reacting to his very first video and sharing the wisdom he's gained over the years. He dives deep into the themes of friendship and love, drawing inspiration from C.S. Lewis. With his signature humor, he discusses the challenges of building authentic connections in today's world. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own relationships and actively nurture them, making this a heartfelt stroll down memory lane.
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Reacting To His First Video
- Father Mike reacts to his very first Ascension Presents video and notices how young and slow he sounded back then.
- He remembers the production context and jokes about the title and Oxford comma while watching himself.
Love Is More Than Romance
- Fr. Mike emphasizes culture reduces love to romance and eros, which narrows our understanding of deep relationships.
- He references C.S. Lewis's Four Loves to show love has distinct, broader forms than modern romance fixation.
Philia Is Side-By-Side Love
- Philia (true friendship) differs from eros and storge because it lacks possessiveness and focuses on shared pursuit.
- Fr. Mike highlights friendship as two people standing side-by-side toward a common goal rather than mutual possession.
