The Catholic Gentleman

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Charles Fraune, author of the book, Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know, to discuss how we can better understand the temptations of the demonic and all of the tools that the Church has given us and are proven by exorcists. How demons prove the authority of the Catholic Church founded by Christ Our Lady and her perfect coercive power over demons Sacramentals What exorcists want you to know And more… Charles Fraune, the author of Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know, is the founder of the Slaying Dragons Apostolate, dedicated to writing, research, and other work on the topic of spiritual warfare. He lives in the Diocese of Charlotte, NC with his wife and three young children.Blog: https://www.theslayingdragonsbook.com/Website: https://www.theretreatbox.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John go in-depth into the ultimate spiritual devotion, Consecration to Our Lady, and how the saints lived this devotion in their battles. We discuss protestants rejection of Our Lady, as well as practical tools you can use in your daily lives to overcome your struggles and live more completely for Christ.-- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN --If you have been blessed by the work of The Catholic Gentleman, we invite you to become a supporter at https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentlemanIn this episode we discuss The struggles and battles we face in 2022 St. Maximilian Kolbe's devotion to Our Lady and the Militia Immaculata St. Louis de Montfort's consecration How to commit yourself to this necessary devotion And more… ACT OF CONSECRATION TO MARY Written by St. Maximilian Kolbe - https://catholicgentleman.com/2022/01/st-maximilian-kolbe-consecration-prayer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Brad Miner, author of the book, The Compleat Gentleman, to discuss how any man can become a gentleman and how to avoid being a cartoonish version of a man. It is great conversing with an experienced gentleman, we hope you enjoy. What separates a boy from a man What separates a man from a gentleman How do we live chivalry in the modern world What are the three traits of a gentleman And more… Brad Miner is the senior editor of The Catholic Thing, the daily blog of the Faith & Reason Institute. Former literary editor of National Review and the author of six books, he lives with his wife, Sydny, in Westchester County, New York. The Compleat Gentleman: The Modern Man’s Guide to Chivalry by Brad Miner, 3rd Edition, is available now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode replay of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John unpack the tremendously rich patrimony the desert fathers have given the world but are lost in the west. We are joined by the knowledgable and experienced director, Fr. David Abernethy (An Oratorian), to go back to the roots of this spiritual tradition that is unmatched in its ability to overcome temptations and grow in unity with Christ. Learn how to actually strengthen your will, unite your heart and mind, and how a life not working on frequent asceticism can never fully achieve the unity with God that is possible before death.In this episode we discuss; How even Catholic conversations online add to the noise of the world How ascetical practices are greater than mere reparation for sins How Eastern Spirituality must be renewed in study and practice And More Fr. David Abernethy was born in Johnstown PA and is a Father of The Oratory of Saint Philip Neri in Pittsburgh. Father David converted to Catholicism as an undergraduate at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his Bachelors Degree. He also holds Masters Degrees in Sacred Theology and Divinity and has spent many years as a priest studying clinical counseling and Psychoanalysis at the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center where he is an academic candidate. In 1987 the Philokalia was given to Father David as a gift; this gift sparked a love for the Desert Fathers and Eastern Spirituality that Father David has developed for over thirty years. He has a particular interest in the works of Saint John Cassian, Saint John Climacus and Saint Isaac the Syrian. Father David was ordained to the Priesthood 1994.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John meet to go through 7 ways that men must live to be Holy. We go through the reasons for including these rules as a priority in your life to encounter and live authentic masculinity. These are 7 additional rules to the 6 spoken of previously.In this episode we discuss; Saints that give us models of holiness How Love and Defense of Our Lady brings purpose and joy to lives How to treat women in life that respects their dignity And More ADVENT MISSION PARTNER – Cross Catholic Outreach – Please Donate Anything That You Can – https://bit.ly/3kZDvM8The Catholic Gentleman: Living Authentic Manhood Today - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/accessories/products/the-catholic-gentleman-living-authentic-manhood-today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John meet to go through 6 essential rules that every man must live to be a true Catholic Gentleman. We go through the reasons for making these rules a priority in your life to live as a man growing in holiness. We hoped to discuss 13 rules but only got through 6.In this episode we discuss; Why having boundaries and a rule is necessary for growing in holiness The inspiration of The Catholic Gentleman's Rule of Life How living these rules will help you to be an example to others And More ADVENT MISSION PARTNER – Cross Catholic Outreach – Please Donate Anything That You Can – https://bit.ly/3kZDvM8The Catholic Gentleman: Living Authentic Manhood Today - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/accessories/products/the-catholic-gentleman-living-authentic-manhood-today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Dr. Chris Stroud, a convert from Atheism, to Christianity, to Catholicism. He is a Certified Medical Consultant in Fertility Care/NaProTechology and discusses what men need to do today to improve our society, our families, and ourselves. You will not want to miss this episode for yourself or for those you love.In this episode we discuss; How Napro Technology is Scientifically More Successful than IVF How NFP is understood in the Church The Supreme Court and Roe V. Wade And More Dr. Chris Stroud is a board certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and a Certified Medical Consultant in Creighton Model FertilityCare System/NaProTechology. With more than twenty-five years of experience, Dr. Stroud’s practice centers on infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, natural birth, and minimally invasive robotic surgery. He is joined in his practice by two other doctors, in addition to six certified nurse-midwives.Chris and his wife Marianne have five children spanning ages 23 - 12. He travels and speaks extensively on a variety of topics related to fertility care, and minimally interventional labor and birth, his conversion to Catholicism and authentically Catholic medical practice. He is a co-host of “Doctor Doctor,” an award-winning radio show and podcast dealing with all things medical from a Catholic perspective.Connect with Dr. Stroud - https://fertilityandmidwifery.comListen More - https://www.ewtn.com/radio/shows/doctor-doctor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss something that affects everyone today, either personally within yourself or with someone that you know and love. We draw from personal experience, professional experience, and the timeless wisdom of the Church to better handle anxiety and depression in the lives of men and what can be done to help.In this episode we discuss; How to understand anxiety and depression How the Church calls us to suffer with others How you can better love someone dealing with mental health issues And More ADVENT MISSION PARTNER - Cross Catholic Outreach - Please Donate Anything That You Can - https://crosscatholic.org/christmas/quenching-thirst-in-kenya Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam is joined by Fr. Dwight Longenecker to discuss why it is vitally important for a man to understand, live, and boldly confront evil as Christ's clear example and constant demand. Avoiding a nonconfrontational, feel good Gospel is not the way forward or the teachings of the Church. This widespread approach has created a wayward flock that indirectly teaches pacifism and has damaged uncountable lives.In this episode we discuss; How getting knocked outside our comfort zone can lead to right action How the Church calls us to boldly proclaim Truth The damage to society at large by watering down Christ's teaching And More ADVENT MISSION PARTNER - Cross Catholic Outreach - Please Donate Anything That You Can - https://crosscatholic.org/christmas/quenching-thirst-in-kenyaFr. Dwight LongeneckerBrought up as an Evangelical. Dwight Longenecker graduated from fundamentalist Bob Jones University. While there he became an Anglican and after graduation went to Oxford to train as an Anglican priest.After serving for ten years as an Anglican priest he converted to the Catholic faith with his wife and family. Eventually he returned to the United States to be ordained as a Catholic priest under the special provision from Rome for married former Anglican clergy.Fr Longenecker has written over seventeen books and booklets on Catholic spirituality, apologetics and prayer. He has authored hundreds of articles which have been published in newspapers, magazines, websites and journals in the USA and the UK. His popular blog is called Standing on My Head. He is a popular, podcaster, conference speaker and mission speaker.Married with four children, he now lives in Greenville, South Carolina where he serves as pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Visit his website at http://www.dwightlongenecker.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Catholic convert and professional barber, Trey Plummer, to discuss why it is important for a man to look groomed and put together. Trey discusses his life as a protestant minister before his conversion and how Andy Griffith inspired him to become a barber. The look and presentation of a man are incredibly important to his pursuit of holiness and his ability to be taken seriously in life.In this episode we discuss; The importance of being well groomed How to Church calls all home The art of shaving with visual examples Floyd's Barbershop And More SPONSOR/PARTNER - Cross Catholic Outreach - https://crosscatholic.org/christmas/quenching-thirst-in-kenyaTrey Plummer is a husband, father of three, convert, and the closest thing to "Floyd the Barber" this side of Mayberry. Trey owns and operates his one-chair barbershop in rural Arkansas, where he is a lifetime resident and a local city council member. In addition to all of this, he is a former Baptist Preacher who converted to Catholicism. Read More about Grooming - https://catholicgentleman.com/?s=grooming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices