The Catholic Gentleman

Charles Fraune, an author and researcher specializing in exorcism and spiritual warfare, joins to explore the unseen battles against evil. He reveals how saints act as powerful allies in spiritual combat and shares gripping accounts of exorcists invoking their names and relics. Fraune emphasizes the necessity of these saints in overcoming personal vices and the transformative journey of those, like Blessed Bartolo Longo, who have turned from darkness to light. He challenges men to deepen their spiritual practices to claim victory in their own battles.

In this discussion, Devin Schadt, an author and speaker focused on Catholic family life, delves into the hidden spiritual battles that men face at home. He highlights how demons subtly infiltrate marriages and fatherhood, undermining men’s roles. Schadt shares insights on the importance of daily prayer for men, noting that only a small fraction engage in it. He emphasizes the need for vigorous guardianship in family life, fostering trust, and nurturing deeper connections with God to combat these unseen threats.

He was a successful trial lawyer, fighting every day in the courtroom and climbing the ladder of prestige, until God spoke two simple words to him: “Just leave.” God also spoke to his wife as well! In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen sits down with Mike Pacer to uncover the No. 1 lesson every husband needs to hear. From leaving behind worldly success, to praying daily for his wife, to finding strength in weakness, Mike shares the raw story of how a man becomes more than a provider. His lived experience is a lesson for us all. And it will change the way you listen to God, the way you love your wife, and the way you lead your family. Find Out More from Mike Pacer Books by Mike Pacer Prayers for Catholic Men Mercy and Hope⁠ The Three Comings of Christ - Daily Meditations for Advent 5 Stones weare5stones.com Get Devin’s new book The Rule — use coupon code Gentleman20 for 20% off - https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ 🟢 Support The Catholic Gentleman and join 100s of men united in changing themselves and changing the world. Whatever your struggle, whatever your need, there is something for you: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover transformative insights on winning your partner's heart through invisible leadership inspired by Christ. Learn the significance of open communication and empathetic understanding in nurturing marital connections. Delve into the importance of daily prayer and intentional acts of love that deepen bonds, while exploring the role of personal transformation. The power of hidden sacrifices is unveiled, showcasing how small, genuine gestures can strengthen trust and intimacy. This heartfelt discussion emphasizes faith as a cornerstone in overcoming marital challenges.

Many husbands confuse authority with control, and it’s slowly killing trust in their marriages. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt unpack why your wife resists your leadership, how control is a counterfeit of true authority, and why authority, rightly lived, is a God-given responsibility that blesses and gives life. You’ll hear practical examples of the appropriate use of authority versus control over your spouse in spiritual life, finances, and parenting, along with the deeper fears that drive men to dominate or withdraw. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to lead with sacrificial love, preserve your wife’s dignity and free will, and rebuild trust even when your leadership has been rejected. QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 Join Catholic Gentleman+ – 30 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 30 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John and Sam are excited to announce a new host to our show, Devin Schadt. He will be joining us weekly to answer the tough questions that men face and add to the depth of knowledge and discussion. This week we talk about warning signs that your wife is not feeling loved. We open up about what we have each learned about truly loving our wives and the many ways that we have failed. We then go into the importance of this topic and how by understanding the nature of women, we can be the husbands they need and the husband God is calling us to be.  Finally, each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a father about how to be present to his kids after a long and exhausting day at work. If you have any questions, please, record yourself on your phone and send us the audio clip to ⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠. Or just send us your question and we will read it on air.  Warning Signs - https://catholicgentleman.com/2023/01/your-wife-doesnt-feel-loved-8-warning-signs Watch all 1h 40mins of episode 130 on Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 FREE HANDMADE ROSARY THIS MONTH ONLY (This in addition to the book, leather keychain, and incredible content) Catholic Gentleman+ - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔴 🔴 Help Support the Catholic Gentleman - https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many men think staying in the marriage is enough. They don't cheat, they provide, they avoid conflict, but is this all there is to marriage? In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt expose the silent drift that leads so many marriages to die long before anyone leaves. They unpack what 73% of divorcing couples identify as the root issue, and redefine it in light of Scripture, covenant commitment, and the honest purpose of marriage. The conversation dives deep into what it truly means to lead, to suffer with, and to sanctify through your vocation as a husband. If your marriage feels stunted, strained, or disconnected, let's discuss how marriage can be your ultimate glory. Join Catholic Gentleman+ for exclusive access to 29 sessions on marriage, fatherhood, prayer, and spiritual warfare:https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when every conversation with your wife seems to go sideways, even when you're trying to do the right thing? John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down to expose the hidden habits that slowly destroy communication within marriages. With spiritual clarity and lived experience, they unpack how small patterns, like avoidance, assumptions, or rushed “fixes/hacks", can consistently unravel trust between husband and wife. Instead of playing defense, this episode shows men 5 ways to take responsibility for the tone, clarity, and direction of the most important conversations in their home. We discuss how resentment breeds in the silent darkness of unmet needs. Because a Catholic husband doesn’t just talk, he leads. And that starts with the next conversation. QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS – 29 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 29 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the biggest threat to your family isn’t outside your home? John Heinen sits down with Andrew Laubacher, musician, speaker, and Executive Director of Humanality, to expose how your smartphone has been reshaping your attention, your memory, and your children’s brains. With billions of dollars behind it, Big Tech wasn’t designed to serve you and your family. It was built to capture your time, shape your habits, and replace real relationships with curated digital ones. In addition to helping you protect your family from these devices, we also discuss how to protect them from your own temptations (distraction, pornography, passivity, and escape). Instead of giving in, Andrew offers a path to reclaim attention, rebuild you and your home’s culture, and start living again. From flip phones and dopamine detoxes to tech-free dinners and digital plans of life, this episode challenges every man to lead his family out of this trap and into reality. Explore Andrew’s mission – https://www.humanality.org QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 Join us inside of Catholic Gentleman Plus – 29 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 29 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are 85% of Catholic children walking away from the Faith, even after years of weekly Mass, sacraments, and for many, Catholic school and youth group? John Heinen sits down with Devin Schadt to expose what parents today have been missing and why the solution is found inside the home. With wisdom drawn from recent studies, Church teaching, and personal experience, they reveal the one secret that thriving Catholic families have that others miss entirely. These families do not have children leaving the Faith when they go off to college, and actually, the reverse is happening. Instead of just doing more religious practices, this episode invites men to build something deeper: a Catholic family culture rooted in warmth, tenderness, and order. Devin and John break down how your family’s core values, a family personality, and devotional life can become the shield that protects your children from spiritual collapse. And they share practical steps, beginning with one conversation with your wife that needs to happen immediately. QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠podcast@catholicgentleman.com⁠⁠ 🔴 Join us inside of Catholic Gentleman Plus – 29 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 29 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices