

The Catholic Man Show
The Catholic Man Show
Promoting the virtuous life.
Adam and David have been best friends for 30 years and love being Catholic, husbands, and fathers. They enjoy whisky, beer, bacon, flamethrowers, St. Thomas Aquinas, virtue, true leisure, and authentic friendship.
The show is typically broken down into 3 segments - A drink, a gear, and a topic.
We are on the Lord's team. The winning side. So raise your glass. #CheerstoJesus
You can support our show by going to www.patreon.com/thecatholicmanshow
Adam and David have been best friends for 30 years and love being Catholic, husbands, and fathers. They enjoy whisky, beer, bacon, flamethrowers, St. Thomas Aquinas, virtue, true leisure, and authentic friendship.
The show is typically broken down into 3 segments - A drink, a gear, and a topic.
We are on the Lord's team. The winning side. So raise your glass. #CheerstoJesus
You can support our show by going to www.patreon.com/thecatholicmanshow
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Sep 4, 2024 • 1h 4min
Vacation and Stability
Is there a benefit in having vacations in the same place?
In this episode, we discuss:
The purpose of vacations
What a vacation looks like for a dad
The benefits of vacationing in the same place each year
St. Michael’s Lent starts August 15 – Join us!
Support Us on Patreon
Become a Patron! Over 40 interviews, a course with Karlo Broussard, a 10 part series on the domestic church, a course on fitness and virtue by Pat Flynn, and free thank you gifts for supporting the show!
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Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place
Our new book is available for pre-order from Ascension Press!
“I love this book. It provides wise counsel with beautiful simplicity. So, if you are looking to safeguard your family life from the wiles of the enemy and encourage your spouse and children to become the saints God is calling them to be, this is a book for you.” – Fr Gregory Pine
Home life can be difficult and busy, and it’s easy to get distracted from the point of it all: raising a family of saints.
In Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place, two married couples share what has helped them make their homes a place of encounter with God–a place where saints are being made.
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Aug 26, 2024 • 1h 7min
Family Beatitudes
How do the beatitudes effect the family? How do we cultivate the beatitudes in the family?
In this episode, we discuss:
How we can cultivate the beatitudes in the family?
What are the fruits of the beatitudes?
How do we talk about the beatitudes as a family?
We discuss the new book by Tan Books Well-Ordered Family: The Family Management System
St. Michael’s Lent starts August 15 – Join us!
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Become a Patron! Over 40 interviews, a course with Karlo Broussard, a 10 part series on the domestic church, a course on fitness and virtue by Pat Flynn, and free thank you gifts for supporting the show!
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Join Our 2025 Pilgrimage
Select International Tours in the best in the business. We are planning on a 2025 pilgrimage. Click here so you won’t miss it.
Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place
Our new book is available for pre-order from Ascension Press!
“I love this book. It provides wise counsel with beautiful simplicity. So, if you are looking to safeguard your family life from the wiles of the enemy and encourage your spouse and children to become the saints God is calling them to be, this is a book for you.” – Fr Gregory Pine
Home life can be difficult and busy, and it’s easy to get distracted from the point of it all: raising a family of saints.
In Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place, two married couples share what has helped them make their homes a place of encounter with God–a place where saints are being made.
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Aug 20, 2024 • 1h 3min
To Rest in Him
David, a speaker and thoughtful commentator on leisure, discusses the essence of living a leisurely life. He delves into why we are made for leisure and its importance in cultivating our identities beyond mere productivity. The conversation highlights leisure as a sacred space that fosters reflection and connection with the divine. David contrasts modern work culture with the biblical perspective on leisure, emphasizing its value as a joyous end in itself. He also shares insights on how meaningful moments can strengthen our relationships and enrich our lives.

Aug 12, 2024 • 1h 8min
Union with Christ in the Eucharist with Fr. Bryan Ketterer
We have Fr. Bryan Ketterer joining us to talk about the Union with Christ in the Eucharist and How to Receive Communion According to St. Francis de Sales
In this episode, we discuss:
We welcome back Fr. Bryan Ketterer and talk about rural communities
4 Ways to be in Union with our Lord in the Holy Eucharist
How to Receive Holy Communion according to St. Francis de Sales
St. Michael’s Lent starts August 15 – Join us!
Support Us on Patreon
Become a Patron! Over 40 interviews, a course with Karlo Broussard, a 10 part series on the domestic church, a course on fitness and virtue by Pat Flynn, and free thank you gifts for supporting the show!
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Join Our 2025 Pilgrimage
Select International Tours in the best in the business. We are planning on a 2025 pilgrimage. Click here so you won’t miss it.
Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place
Our new book is available for pre-order from Ascension Press!
“I love this book. It provides wise counsel with beautiful simplicity. So, if you are looking to safeguard your family life from the wiles of the enemy and encourage your spouse and children to become the saints God is calling them to be, this is a book for you.” – Fr Gregory Pine
Home life can be difficult and busy, and it’s easy to get distracted from the point of it all: raising a family of saints.
In Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place, two married couples share what has helped them make their homes a place of encounter with God–a place where saints are being made.
Want to help The Catholic Man Show?
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Aug 6, 2024 • 1h 6min
Guarding the Intellect from Isaiah the Solitary
One of the most important habits to have in pursuing a life of holiness and virtue is guarding the intellect.
In this episode, we discuss:
The interconnectedness of our passions and the intellect
The relationship between a pure mind and a pure body
How anger plays a role
Hatred of sin
St. Michael’s Lent starts August 15 – Join us!
Support Us on Patreon
Become a Patron! Over 40 interviews, a course with Karlo Broussard, a 10 part series on the domestic church, a course on fitness and virtue by Pat Flynn, and free thank you gifts for supporting the show!
Click here to join
Join Our 2025 Pilgrimage
Select International Tours in the best in the business. We are planning on a 2025 pilgrimage. Click here so you won’t miss it.
Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place
Our new book is available for pre-order from Ascension Press!
“I love this book. It provides wise counsel with beautiful simplicity. So, if you are looking to safeguard your family life from the wiles of the enemy and encourage your spouse and children to become the saints God is calling them to be, this is a book for you.” – Fr Gregory Pine
Home life can be difficult and busy, and it’s easy to get distracted from the point of it all: raising a family of saints.
In Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place, two married couples share what has helped them make their homes a place of encounter with God–a place where saints are being made.
Want to help The Catholic Man Show?
By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 54min
3 Reasons You Are Making Little Progress in the Spiritual Life
We haven't hung out in a while. We had to catch up on a few things. But we do end up talking about things that might be prohibiting you from growing in the spiritual life. We promise...
In this episode, we discuss:
Adam's thoughts on the National Eucharistic Congress
How motorbikes might be a vehicle to grow in courage
Having Mary before you at all times
Exterior acts and pride
Entertaining past sins
Running away from the cross
St. Michael's Lent starts August 15 - Join us!
Support Us on Patreon
Become a Patron! Over 40 interviews, a course with Karlo Broussard, a 10 part series on the domestic church, a course on fitness and virtue by Pat Flynn, and free thank you gifts for supporting the show!
Click here to join
Join Our 2025 Pilgrimage
Select International Tours in the best in the business. We are planning on a 2025 pilgrimage. Click here so you won’t miss it.
Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place
Our new book is available for pre-order from Ascension Press!
“I love this book. It provides wise counsel with beautiful simplicity. So, if you are looking to safeguard your family life from the wiles of the enemy and encourage your spouse and children to become the saints God is calling them to be, this is a book for you.” – Fr Gregory Pine
Home life can be difficult and busy, and it’s easy to get distracted from the point of it all: raising a family of saints.
In Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place, two married couples share what has helped them make their homes a place of encounter with God–a place where saints are being made.
Want to help The Catholic Man Show?
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Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 4min
Discrimination of Demons
Adam and David discuss how men cannot ignore impassioned thoughts unless they watch over their desires and incensive powers.
In this episode, we discuss:
3 groups of demons that fight on the front line; gluttony, avaricious thoughts, and those who seek the esteem of men.
Fasting, vigils, and sleeping on the ground
The Deluder, the demon that makes the soul obtuse, demon of self-esteem, demon of unchastity, and the demon of anger.
Exodus 90 – JOIN US
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Become a Patron! Over 40 interviews, a course with Karlo Broussard, a 10 part series on the domestic church, a course on fitness and virtue by Pat Flynn, and free thank you gifts for supporting the show!
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Join Our 2024 Pilgrimage
Select International Tours in the best in the business. We are planning on a 2024 pilgrimage. Click here so you won’t miss it.
Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place
Our new book is available for pre-order from Ascension Press!
“I love this book. It provides wise counsel with beautiful simplicity. So, if you are looking to safeguard your family life from the wiles of the enemy and encourage your spouse and children to become the saints God is calling them to be, this is a book for you.” – Fr Gregory Pine
Home life can be difficult and busy, and it’s easy to get distracted from the point of it all: raising a family of saints.
In Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place, two married couples share what has helped them make their homes a place of encounter with God–a place where saints are being made.
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Jul 8, 2024 • 1h 7min
3 Aspects of Disordered Eros
Adam and David three aspects of disordered eros.
In this episode, we discuss:
Bishop Erik Varden’s book, Chastity: Reconciliation of the Senses
What is eros? We pull from Deacon Harrison Garlick's article
What is Erotic Intoxication?
Violence
Pornographic
Exodus 90 – JOIN US
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Join Our 2024 Pilgrimage
Select International Tours in the best in the business. We are planning on a 2024 pilgrimage. Click here so you won’t miss it.
Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place
Our new book is available for pre-order from Ascension Press!
“I love this book. It provides wise counsel with beautiful simplicity. So, if you are looking to safeguard your family life from the wiles of the enemy and encourage your spouse and children to become the saints God is calling them to be, this is a book for you.” – Fr Gregory Pine
Home life can be difficult and busy, and it’s easy to get distracted from the point of it all: raising a family of saints.
In Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place, two married couples share what has helped them make their homes a place of encounter with God–a place where saints are being made.
Want to help The Catholic Man Show?
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Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 25min
Reconciliation of the Senses
Adam and David what the virtue of chastity actually means.
In this episode, we discuss:
Bishop Erik Varden's book, Chastity: Reconciliation of the Senses
What chastity truly means
Who we are and what we are made for
Importance of examination of conscience
Exodus 90 – JOIN US
Support Us on Patreon
Become a Patron! Over 40 interviews, a course with Karlo Broussard, a 10 part series on the domestic church, a course on fitness and virtue by Pat Flynn, and free thank you gifts for supporting the show!
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Join Our 2024 Pilgrimage
Select International Tours in the best in the business. We are planning on a 2024 pilgrimage. Click here so you won’t miss it.
Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place
Our new book is available for pre-order from Ascension Press!
“I love this book. It provides wise counsel with beautiful simplicity. So, if you are looking to safeguard your family life from the wiles of the enemy and encourage your spouse and children to become the saints God is calling them to be, this is a book for you.” – Fr Gregory Pine
Home life can be difficult and busy, and it’s easy to get distracted from the point of it all: raising a family of saints.
In Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place, two married couples share what has helped them make their homes a place of encounter with God–a place where saints are being made.
Want to help The Catholic Man Show?
By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show.
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Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 3min
Dr. John Cuddeback on Domestic Prudence
BONUS EPISODE THIS WEEK!
This week we showcase one of over 60 audio recordings for our patrons.
Curious about what else is available? Here's a brief list that doesn't include our masterclass courses:
Material:
Identifying your root sins: https://www.patreon.com/posts/24341146
Brochure on how to start a men’s group by TCMS: https://www.patreon.com/posts/30862167
How to: Praying the Liturgy of the Hours from the late Deacon John Donnelly: https://www.patreon.com/posts/32679064
Ten part series on the Domestic Church written by Adam, Haylee, David, and Pamela: https://www.patreon.com/posts/43827270
Interviews:
Interview with Mark Hart and Trent Horn: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25006488
Fr. Larry Richards on Confession: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25264474
Jon Leonetti on Sacrifice: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25264474
Jason Evert - Theology of the Body: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25264599
Fr. Dwight Longenecker on Masculinity: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25264599
Sr. Bethany Madonna on Life Issues: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25277499
Steve Pokorny on Beauty in a Pornified Culture: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25300345
Extended talk with Karlo Broussard on Philosophy: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25300504
Archbishop Charles Chaput on Suffering: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25300751
Raymond Arroyo on imagination: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25300907
World Religion, Philosophy, and Seminary with Peter Puelo: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25301304
Matthew Arnold on Virtue: https://www.patreon.com/posts/25301477
Chat with Patrick Coffin: https://www.patreon.com/posts/26547141
Andrew Pudewa on John Senior’s book list: https://www.patreon.com/posts/28047834
12 minutes story from Dr. Cuddeback: https://www.patreon.com/posts/28665913
Acts of Reparations with Fr. Donald Calloway: https://www.patreon.com/posts/28944143
20 minute interview with Fr. John Parks: https://www.patreon.com/posts/33826129
Interview with Bishop Thomas Olmsted: https://www.patreon.com/posts/33953298
Dr. Edward Sri on Fatherhood: https://www.patreon.com/posts/34566142
Social Media and the Church with Fr. John Hollowell: https://www.patreon.com/posts/34551676
Interview with Fr. Leo Patalinghug: https://www.patreon.com/posts/35480293
Fr. Cosgrove’s Advice to Adam and David on what to do for your kid’s first communion: https://www.patreon.com/posts/37631888
Adam and David’s talks at conferences:
Adam and David talk on “How to be a Catholic man in today’s culture: https://www.patreon.com/posts/26134379
Adam and David’s Authentic Friendship talk given at the Courage Conference in 2019: https://www.patreon.com/posts/29345385
Talk on Priest, Prophet, and King with Fr. Robert Healey: https://www.patreon.com/posts/39420680
Guest Talks:
Dr. Cuddeback talk on Domestic Prudence: https://www.patreon.com/posts/28621338
Dave Van Vickle on Angels, Demons, Ghosts, and Exorcism: https://www.patreon.com/posts/34377446
Men’s Talk by Dr. Edward Sri: https://www.patreon.com/posts/35516257
Men’s Talk by Dave DiNuzzo: https://www.patreon.com/posts/35516692
Men’s Talk by Fr. Leo Patalinghug: https://www.patreon.com/posts/35516965
Men’s Talk by Paul George: https://www.patreon.com/posts/35517397
Clear Creek Monk, Fr. Nesbit, on the topic of mortification: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41874620
Professional Recordings/Audiobooks:
Profession Recording of Uniformity of God’s Will by St. Alphonsus Liguori: https://www.patreon.com/posts/35324681
Professional Recording of a Poem on the Passion of the Lord: https://www.patreon.com/posts/34864248
Professional Recording of St. Louis de Montfort: Praying the Rosary: https://www.patreon.com/posts/36620091
Professional Recording of Pope Leo XIII on the Devotion of the Rosary: https://www.patreon.com/posts/37557226
Professional Recording on Promoting the Devotion of the Most Precious Blood: https://www.patreon.com/posts/38885894
Professional Recording Encyclical of Pope Benedict XV on St. Dominic: https://www.patreon.com/posts/39032547
Professional Recording Audiobook on St. Thomas Aquinas on Kingship: https://www.patreon.com/posts/40919609
Professional Recording on the Bull of Canonization of St. Francis: https://www.patreon.com/posts/42211330
Professional Recording of Casti Connubial: https://www.patreon.com/posts/43221588
Professional Recording of Papal Bull Condemning Freemasonry: https://www.patreon.com/posts/45335625
Exodus 90 – JOIN US
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Become a Patron! Over 40 interviews, a course with Karlo Broussard, a 10 part series on the domestic church, a course on fitness and virtue by Pat Flynn, and free thank you gifts for supporting the show!
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Join Our 2024 Pilgrimage
Select International Tours in the best in the business. We are planning on a 2024 pilgrimage. Click here so you won’t miss it.
Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place
Our new book is available for pre-order from Ascension Press!
“I love this book. It provides wise counsel with beautiful simplicity. So, if you are looking to safeguard your family life from the wiles of the enemy and encourage your spouse and children to become the saints God is calling them to be, this is a book for you.” – Fr Gregory Pine
Home life can be difficult and busy, and it’s easy to get distracted from the point of it all: raising a family of saints.
In Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place, two married couples share what has helped them make their homes a place of encounter with God–a place where saints are being made.
Want to help The Catholic Man Show?
By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show.
Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list: Click Here
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