Manly Catholic: Igniting Men to Light the World on Fire

Do you guys ever become afraid? Do you ever freeze? Fail to act when you know you should have? Or maybe you just are afraid of having that difficult conversation that you know you should have had 3 weeks ago. Whatever the case may be, we are afraid far too often. And that is this week’s episode.Dan poses the question, "Is it ever okay to watch scary movies? As with every good answer, it depends. Does it bring you closer to God? Does it serve as mere entertainment? Or, does it drive you further from God or lead you down a darker path? Fear can drive us into action or paralyze us into inaction. It can devour us and all our waking thoughts or it can take us to our knees and give it all up to God. How we respond to fear tells a lot about how we will respond to life itself.Join James and Dan on this week's episode to discuss those scary movies, what James and Dan fear the most, and why fear is the work of the devil.CHALLENGE: This week, go to adoration. Could be 1 hour or even 5 minutes. Talk to God about your fears. Identify them. Name them. Give them to Jesus.Do not be afraid. He has overcome the world. Resources Mentioned:The Comfort Crisis by Michael EasterA Quiet Place with Jim from The Office AKA John Krasinski. Send us a textSupport the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Have you all tried to ask for a raise? Maybe you have played sports in the past and had a big competition on the horizon? Or maybe you were actually in the military on deployment. Whatever the case might be, you prepared for it, didn’t you? You studied your competition. What makes them tick? What are their strengths? What are their weaknesses? How can I come out on top?You knew your enemy. Now, of course, your boss isn’t your enemy. Nor is the other team or competition you faced. The actual enemy, is Satan. Whether you know it or not, Satan is coming for you. There is a competition for your soul between Jesus and the devil. “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu: “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither yourself or the enemy, you will succumb in every battle.”In this episode, we talk about Satan. In episodes 16 and 17, we talk about Spiritual Warfare and in Episode 44 we talked about Satan’s 5 Generals. Keep listening to hear about the true enemy and why knowing him makes a whole lot more sense when looking at what is going on in the world today. Fr. Dom Challenge: He REALLY loves confession. Not only does he want you to go once, but times that by two. Be extra holy to prepare for Lent men.Not Catholic? No worries! Try the Act of Contrition linked below (number 6). Resources mentioned: The Art of War by Sun TzuDeliverance Prayers for Use by the Laity by Fr. Ripperger Exorcism: The Battle Against Satan and His Demons by Fr. LambertOn the Doctrine of the Modernists by Pope Pius XBishop Barron responds to The Atlantic's article on the rosary being a weapon Act of Contrition for those who are non-CatholicSend us a textSupport the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

In this conversation, James and The Manly Catholic introduce you to Dan McNally, former Theology teacher turned physical therapist. James met Dan as a new employee here in Grand Rapids and they instantly connected based on their love for Jesus, the Church, and their rugged rosaries. Throughout this conversation, James and Dan discuss 7 common misconceptions about the Catholic Church, how a Pope actually dug up his predecessor and put him on trial, and why actually knowing what the Church teaches will embolden your faith, not diminish it.James's challenge: Buy a Catechism (if you have not already!). Then, subscribe to Father Mike Schmitz's "Catechism in a Year."  Like what you heard? Maybe you just enjoy reading James’s show notes? Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support.  Partners: Grab an amazing cup of coffee at CatholicCoffee.com! Use code Manly at check-out to get 15% off your order!  Rugged Rosaries started on a holy mission and continues to this day. They produce manly Rosaries that will withstand children’s snot, getting caught on the door handle, and so much more! James finally found a Rosary that won’t break on him. Use the special code: MANLY12 to get 12% off your order!  As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost!  Get social with us: Follow us on Instagram.  Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Contact us directly:themanlycatholic@gmail.comResources mentioned in the episode:Yes, a pope did put his predecessor on trial. Courage International, who helps men and women with same-sex attraction. "Seven Myths About Catholicism" article by Olivia Rzadkiewicz"The Mindful Catholic" by Dr. Gregory BottaroPapal Infallibility defined"The Send us a textSupport the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Welcome to "Giving Tuesday!"....on a Wednesday? Yes, well, life is hectic. Anyways....here we go!We are GIVING AWAY three amazing books brought to you by Sophia Press.The Exorcism Files by Adam BlaiThe Devil in the Castle by Dan BurkeA Cardiologist Examines Jesus by Dr. Franco Serafini To enter a chance to win one of these books, enter one of two ways: Become a Patreon!Leave a review and screenshot the review and email to themanlycatholic@gmail.com.We know not everyone can support us financially but we want everyone to have a shot at this. Please keep us in your prayers. We are constantly praying for you. Like what you heard? Maybe you just enjoy reading James’s show notes? Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support.  Partners: Grab an amazing cup of coffee at CatholicCoffee.com! Use code Manly at check-out to get 15% off your order!  Want to rep your Catholic faith with some sweet socks? Look no further than Sock Religious! From St. Joseph to St. Therese of Liseux, Sock Religious will have you repping your Catholic faith in style. Click here to get caught up on your Catholic gear. Your feet will thank you later.  As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost!  Get social with us: Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Contact us directly:themanlycatholic@gmail.comResources mentioned in the episode:The Exorcism FilesThe Devil in the CastleA Cardiologist Examines Jesus  Support the showSend us a textSupport the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

If you like fitness, Old Fashioneds, and eating food, this is the episode for you! Join James and Dr. Kevin Vost as they journey through the minefield that is nutrition in this crazy internet crazy age where every 5-minutes a new diet comes out. James and Dr. Vost also touch on the importance of fitness for your spiritual life, why St. Thomas Aquinas brought Kevin out of atheism, and why Kevin is thankful the Internet was not mainstream 20 years ago. Dr. Kevin Vost, Psy.D., is the author of twenty books including Memorize the Faith! and How to Think Like Aquinas and has taught psychology at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee, the University of Illinois at Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College, and MacMurray College. He is a member of the Research Review Committee for American Mensa, which promotes the scientific study of human intelligence.Like what you heard? Maybe you just enjoy reading James’s show notes? Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support.  Partners: Grab an amazing cup of coffee at CatholicCoffee.com! Use code Manly at check-out to get 15% off your order!  Want to rep your Catholic faith with some sweet socks? Look no further than Sock Religious! From St. Joseph to St. Therese of Liseux, Sock Religious will have you repping your Catholic faith in style. Click here to get caught up on your Catholic gear. Your feet will thank you later.  As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost!  Get social with us: Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Contact us directly:themanlycatholic@gmail.comResources mentioned in the episode: Follow Sophia Press for more great books: Link for Purchase to the book: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/you-are-that-temple Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SophiaInstitutePress/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/SophiaPress Dr. Vost's website: https://www.drvost.com/#homeSend us a textSupport the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

In this brief episode, James provides a special get-out-and-vote message and a personal update about his family. Please pray for our country today! Please get to the polls and voice your vote according to Catholic Church teaching. Please be praying for all of us here at The Manly Catholic. We are praying for you!Like what you heard? Maybe you just enjoy reading James’s show notes? Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support.  Partners: Sword & Spade Magazine → We often talk about Fraternus, an incredible organization that strives to connect men with their children and get them outside! Subscribe to their magazine by using this link and help support them and our show!  Grab an amazing cup of coffee at CatholicCoffee.com! Use code Manly at check-out to get 15% off your order!  Want to rep your Catholic faith with some sweet socks? Look no further than Sock Religious! From St. Joseph to St. Therese of Liseux, Sock Religious will have you repping your Catholic faith in style. Click here to get caught up on your Catholic gear. Your feet will thank you later.  As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost!  Get social with us: Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Contact us directly:themanlycatholic@gmail.comResources mentioned in the episode:none!Send us a textSupport the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Are you ready to be inspired? Are you ready to take that next step and welcome your son (or daughter!) into adulthood? Then this is the interview for you!Join James and David Arms, that other co-author of the book "Milestone to Manhood," a practical guide to your boys rite of passage into adulthood. Father Dom and James discussed Rite of Passages back in episodes 27, 29, and 30. BUT, this book actually gives you a template on how to actually incorporate that into your life. You won't want to miss this interview! James talks with the other Arms, David, to get the dad's perspective on the importance of the Rite of Passage for their family. Milestone to Manhood shows how fathers of pre-teen boys can help their sons to successfully make the transition from boyhood to manhood. It is a father’s responsibility to bestow the title of “man” on his son, and the book outlines a once-in-a-lifetime weekend to help a father do so. The weekend involves the other male role models in the son’s life as well, like his grandfather, uncles, and older brothers, who all participate in order to make it clear to the boy that he is now considered to be a man. This coming-of-age ceremony is called his Rite of Passage. Visit milestonetomandhood.com for more info!Like what you heard? Maybe you just enjoy reading James’s show notes? Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support.  Partners: Sword & Spade Magazine → We often talk about Fraternus, an incredible organization that strives to connect men with their children and get them outside! Subscribe to their magazine by using this link and help support them and our show!  Grab an amazing cup of coffee at CatholicCoffee.com! Use code Manly at check-out to get 15% off your order!  Want to rep your Catholic faith with some sweet socks? Look no further than Sock Religious! From St. Joseph to St. Therese of Liseux, Sock Religious will have you repping your Catholic faith in style. Click here to get caught up on your Catholic gear. Your feet will thank you later.  As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost!  Get social with us:Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Contact us directly:themanlycatholic@gmail.comReSend us a textSupport the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Are you ready to be inspired? Are you ready to take that next step and welcome your son (or daughter!) into adulthood? Then this is the interview for you!Join James and Steven Arms, co-author of the book "Milestone to Manhood," a practical guide to your boys rite of passage into adulthood. Father Dom and James discussed Rite of Passages back in episodes 27, 29, and 30. BUT, this book actually gives you a template on how to actually incorporate that into your life. You won't want to miss this interview!Milestone to Manhood shows how fathers of pre-teen boys can help their sons to successfully make the transition from boyhood to manhood. It is a father’s responsibility to bestow the title of “man” on his son, and the book outlines a once-in-a-lifetime weekend to help a father do so. The weekend involves the other male role models in the son’s life as well, like his grandfather, uncles, and older brothers, who all participate in order to make it clear to the boy that he is now considered to be a man. This coming-of-age ceremony is called his Rite of Passage. Visit milestonetomandhood.com for more info! Like what you heard? Maybe you just enjoy reading James’s show notes? Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support.  Partners: Sword & Spade Magazine → We often talk about Fraternus, an incredible organization that strives to connect men with their children and get them outside! Subscribe to their magazine by using this link and help support them and our show!  Grab an amazing cup of coffee at CatholicCoffee.com! Use code Manly at check-out to get 15% off your order!  Want to rep your Catholic faith with some sweet socks? Look no further than Sock Religious! From St. Joseph to St. Therese of Liseux, Sock Religious will have you repping your Catholic faith in style. Click here to get caught up on your Catholic gear. Your feet will thank you later.  As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost!  Get social with us:Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Contact us directly:themanlycatholic@gmail.comResources mentioned in the episode:Buy the book "Milestone to Manhood" Send us a textSupport the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

In this "Free for All" episode, James and Fr. Dom talk about the Michigan abortion proposal (Prop 3) in the upcoming mid-term elections in November, why Catholics need to be involved in politics, how we can "Fight like Heaven" to defend life, and a prayer for Governor Whitmer. Plus so much more! Fr. Dom Challenge: Pray and fast for the end of abortion, especially for Proposal 3 in Michigan to be shut down. Pray for Governor Whitmer. Pray for our leaders. Fast for them. Like what you heard? Maybe you just enjoy reading James’s show notes? Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support.  Partners: Sword & Spade Magazine → We often talk about Fraternus, an incredible organization that strives to connect men with their children and get them outside! Subscribe to their magazine by using this link and help support them and our show!  Grab an amazing cup of coffee at CatholicCoffee.com! Use code Manly at check-out to get 15% off your order!  Want to rep your Catholic faith with some sweet socks? Look no further than Sock Religious! From St. Joseph to St. Therese of Liseux, Sock Religious will have you repping your Catholic faith in style. Click here to get caught up on your Catholic gear. Your feet will thank you later.  As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost!  Get social with us:Follow us on the ‘gram.'Join our private FB group exclusively for our listeners.Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Contact us directly:themanlycatholic@gmail.comResources to further your knowledge: The Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith put out a doctrinal note regarding Catholics in Political life. Check it out here. Quite the read.If you want to actually read Proposal 3, check that out here. It really is alarming how vague the language is and how this will open the door to unlimited abortion.Cardinal Dolan criticized the Democratic ParSend us a textSupport the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

All good things must come to an end.....just kidding. We aren't breaking up. BUT, we do have something you should hear. So take a listen! Like what you heard? Maybe you just enjoy reading James’s show notes? Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Patreon page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support.  Partners: Sword & Spade Magazine → We often talk about Fraternus, an incredible organization that strives to connect men with their children and get them outside! Subscribe to their magazine by using this link and help support them and our show!  Grab an amazing cup of coffee at CatholicCoffee.com! Use code Manly at check-out to get 15% off your order!  Want to rep your Catholic faith with some sweet socks? Look no further than Sock Religious! From St. Joseph to St. Therese of Liseux, Sock Religious will have you repping your Catholic faith in style. Click here to get caught up on your Catholic gear. Your feet will thank you later.  As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost!  Get social with us:Follow us on the ‘gram.'Join our private FB group exclusively for our listeners.Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Contact us directly:themanlycatholic@gmail.comSend us a textSupport the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com