Just A Guy In The Pew Podcast

"If your life depends on the affirmation of others, then it can be easily destroyed by the rejection of others." On this week's episode John and Victor talk about the pain of rejection and the choice we have in how to handle it. We all have, or will face the rejection of others at some point in our lives. We are not alone in experiencing rejection though. Jesus experienced it more than anyone in history and we can look to Him to see the proper way to handle it. Listen in this week as the guys talk about the danger of looking for revenge versus the peace that can be found through looking to Jesus' example of mercy and forgiveness. In this episode John and Victor discuss: -The pain of rejection -The wrong way to handle rejection - How Jesus responded to being rejected - Finding Peace through mercy and forgiveness www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK JOIN US IN ITALY! rb.gy/ue800

"God has promised forgiveness to your repentance, but He has not promised tomorrow to your procrastination." - St. Augustine This week on the show, John and Victor discuss how important it is to own up to your sins. They dive into the impact of blame, guilt and shame and how it can become overbearing. They also discuss how God does not want us to wallow in our pity or our sins. Finally, they talk about how you can later prevent your sins once you understand why you are committing them. How will you learn from your mistakes? Will you let God be the ultimate judge? John and Victor discuss: -The impact of our sins -How to learn from our sins through God -How guilt and shame can hurt us -What it means to forgive ourselves www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK JOIN US IN ITALY! rb.gy/ue800

On this special episode John is joined by his good friend, Deacon Jeff Drzycimski. Together they discuss the importance of accompaniment and relationship within the church. John speaks about his love of walking with others through ministry. Deacon Jeff also explains how it's our responsibility to share Jesus' love with others so that they can truly become part of the body of Christ. Lastly, John touches on how accompaniment and vulnerability can help change society for the better. How will you bring someone closer to Christ? People around you are in need of Him. It's up to you to make the choice to accompany them! In this episode John and Deacon Jeff discuss: -The importance of accompaniment -How to grow true friendship through Christ -Jesus' influence in forming new relationships -The crucial role of accompaniment in the Church www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK JOIN US IN ITALY! rb.gy/ue800

Bart Schuchts, founder of Church on Fire, joins John to discuss topics such as true masculinity, finding God's love through scripture, being intentional with faith, and the importance of vulnerability in the Catholic Church. They also explore the need for men to step up and redefine masculinity in order to make a lasting impact.

The podcast explores the importance of God the Father's love and the significance of a father's love. The host shares personal experiences with his father and as a father himself. He emphasizes the importance of being present for one's children while they are growing up.

Dr. Bob Schuchts, founder of The John Paul II Healing Center, discusses the impact of Jesus' love, healing in scripture like Romans 7, and the ongoing pain men's wounds can cause.

“Refuge is a place to feel safe and a place to go and to just rest. Jesus found that place in his Father always. “ John hosts solo on this week's episode just after Labor Day. He talks about the importance of finding a spiritual and physical space to rest. He discusses how easy it is to get caught up in life's stress and business. Additionally, he discusses how the Bible illustrates how people find refuge for themselves and what we can learn from them. www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

“We spend our time trying to avoid hell instead of trying to get to heaven. “ On this week’s episode John and Victor talk all about intentionality within the faith and being able to be purposeful. They discuss how hard It can be to pay attention to what God puts in front of you. Through scripture, John discusses how sin can distract us from the true purpose of life. Lastly, they discuss the importance of putting action behind the faith instead of being a bystander. www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

”We’re tormented by our wounds.” John and Victor are back hosting for this week’s episode! In this episode, they talk about the vicious cycle of sin and how hard it can be to get out of bad habits. They discuss how hard it is to ask for constant forgiveness from yourself and God. In addition, they emphasize the effects of spiritual wounds and imposter syndrome. Lastly, they discuss the impact of God’s love and how he makes us worthy of restoration and healing. www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/

“Be attentive to that joy and that peace.” A special guest, Seminarian Bryan Roberts, joins John on this week’s episode. They discuss the importance of ministry and the journey towards priesthood. John emphasizes the power of the sacraments, particularly the sacrament of marriage, in revealing God's love. Finally, they discuss the courage required to fully commit to the priesthood and the role of Joy and discernment in this process. www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK NEW: Shop the store! We have a new Just a Guy in the Pew store where you can stock up on great merch HERE: STORE.JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/