The Catholic Gentleman
John Heinen, Devin Schadt, Sam Guzman
The Catholic Gentleman is a show for Catholic Men on topics related to living your best life in the modern world. Featuring conversations on all aspects of masculinity, as well as interviews with experts, the show seeks to provide practical insights for men of all ages. There are great Catholic men who are intentionally committed to the difficult work of actual life. Join us and be one of them.Hosts include John Heinen, Sam Guzman, and Devin Schadt.Episodes are released weekly.Be a Man. Be a Saint.View and Listen to Previous Episodes - https://catholicgentleman.com/all-episodes
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Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 1min
No. 1 Guarantee of a Child's Success
Explore the key to a child's long-term success, emphasizing the profound impact of a father's love. Learn how research links active father involvement with improved outcomes across various life areas. Discover why a father's treatment of their spouse shapes children's perceptions of love and relationships. The conversation highlights the importance of presence over distractions like smartphones, urging dads to model virtue while providing firm yet loving guidance. Practical tips for nurturing father-child bonds, including affection and quality time, offer a path to strengthen family foundations.
Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 31min
5 Pillars Every Son Needs From His Father
Fathers have a profound role in shaping their sons amidst modern confusion about masculinity. Discover the five essential needs every son has, including the importance of respect and healthy discipline. The hosts emphasize modeling unconditional love and treating wives with respect to instill values in sons. They discuss rites of passage as catalysts for maturity and the significance of patience in teaching practical skills. Ultimately, they encourage fathers to embrace their role in fostering strength, integrity, and a connection to God in their sons.
Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 16min
Dealing with Your Spouse’s Sexual Past
How do you cope with your spouse's sexual history without losing your peace? Explore the deep scars left by past sins and how to confront jealousy and comparison. Discover the healing power of humility and mercy, along with practical prayers and daily gratitude. Learn how to view your spouse's past as a testimony of God's grace, and find strength in shared healing. This discussion provides pathways to deeper love and renewed trust in marriage, encouraging couples to choose forgiveness and commitment daily.
Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 6min
Why Marriages Fall Apart After Kids and 5 Simple Steps to Rebuild
Every couple begins marriage with love, purpose, and seemingly endless dreams, but then the kids arrive...and everything changes. Sleepless nights, endless noise, and unrelenting schedules can slowly replace tenderness with tension. Before long, spouses who once felt inseparable find themselves living like teammates or strangers, wondering where the closeness went.
In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen and Devin Schadt confront one of the hardest truths of married life: intimacy doesn’t die overnight; it fades when it’s no longer pursued. They share how to see, hear, remember, and respect your wife again, and how daily virtue (not quick fixes) restores the bond that children, exhaustion, and the world so easily erode.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 1h 20min
The Exact Questions No One Asks Before Marriage (But Everyone Should)
Most couples believe love and faith are enough to build a marriage. But what if they aren't? Too often, the real cracks appear after the vows because they never talked about what truly matters. In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen and Devin Schadt walk through the questions engaged or serious couples must ask to build a lasting, holy marriage - the ones no one talks about anymore.
From intimacy and past wounds to faith, finances, and family culture, this episode uncovers the silent assumptions that quietly sabotage relationships. Whether you’re preparing for marriage or already living it, this conversation will challenge and strengthen you to love with purpose, lead with humility, and live your vows with integrity.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 3min
She Doesn’t Want You to Fix Her - Here’s What She Really Wants
Husbands often struggle with the urge to fix their wives' problems, but the real key to healing is understanding rather than solving. The hosts explore the masculine drive to provide solutions and how this can lead to frustration. They discuss the importance of being present and affirming, rather than attempting to control. By addressing personal growth first and serving with humility, men can foster deeper connection. The conversation emphasizes authentic leadership, self-denial, and the power of small, unnoticed acts of service to nurture marital harmony.

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Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 4min
3 Lies Every Man Believes
Every man lives by a story, but what if the story you’ve been living isn’t true? We find ourselves, unknowingly, trapped in lies that define who we are and how we must act. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt expose the hidden lies that quietly shape how men see themselves, their worth, and their purpose. These lies are subtle, powerful, and universal, and until they’re revealed, they keep good men restless, anxious, and unsure of who they really are. With honesty and Catholic depth, John and Devin call men back to their true identity, one rooted not in lies but in something far greater. If you’ve ever felt like you’re striving but still empty, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss. FREE Handmade Wooden Rosary with Pardon Crucifix This Month for those joining CG+. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 30 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com👉 Devin Schadt’s new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer - Pietro Damasceno ______________________ 🔴 PLEASE HELP US GROW THIS CHANNEL 🔴1. Don’t miss a Youtube Catholic Gentleman Video: Please click SUBSCRIBE, then Click the "Notification Bell" = 🔔 and select “ALL”. This will make sure that you are notified when any new video is released. 2. Please "Like" this video. 👍3. Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the SHARE button. ______________________ -- FOLLOW THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGentleman https://www.instagram.com/catholicgentlemanhttps://twitter.com/catholicgent______________________ Go to our website https://catholicgentleman.com/podcast-listing to join our mailing list Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2025 • 1h 1min
FLASHBACK: How to Discuss Sex with your Wife
WARNING, this episode contains adult content.
Few men realize how deeply silence about sex can wound intimacy. It’s not usually selfishness that causes distance, but fear of saying the wrong thing, being rejected, or exposing the ache for connection that runs deeper than words. Over time, unspoken needs harden into resentment, and what was meant to unite begins to divide.
In this episode released from 9 months ago, John Heinen and Devin Schadt open a brutally honest conversation about how to talk with your wife about sex. Not as a demand, but as a path toward healing, holiness, and true partnership. Drawing from Scripture, Catholic wisdom, and personal experience, they reveal how mercy, patience, and honest communication can restore trust and rekindle desire. If you’ve ever wanted deeper unity in your marriage, this is where it begins.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 9min
What Women Don't Understand about Men
Confusions in marriage abound as husbands and wives struggle to understand each other. The discussion reveals men's four deep needs, highlighting that intimacy extends beyond the physical. Respect emerges as crucial, as disrespect can deeply wound a husband. Insights into how beauty influences a man's spirit and the significance of partnership enrich the conversation. The hosts offer practical advice for wives to foster encouragement and support, emphasizing the power of affirmation in strengthening marital bonds.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 1h 4min
7 Rules the Greatest Men Discovered
Devin Schadt, an author and speaker dedicated to Catholic men's formation, shares wisdom on living purposefully. He discusses the importance of divine sonship and how it shapes a man's identity. Vocation, especially in marriage and fatherhood, is explored as a path to sanctity. Devin emphasizes self-sacrificial love as a true measure of authority and underscores the significance of silence and prayer for spiritual strength. He concludes with actionable advice from his book, offering a framework that inspires men to lead lives filled with meaning.


