Just A Guy In The Pew Podcast
This podcast is aimed at everyday Catholic guys who want to talk about faith and daily life. Each episode brings regular men together to discuss ordinary Catholic topics from a practical, down-to-earth perspective. The focus is on bringing everyday concerns before Jesus Christ and exploring how faith applies to real situations. It offers a friendly, approachable space for Catholic men to think and converse together.
Episodes
Why Do I Feel So Far From God?
Have you ever prayed and felt like God wasn't listening? No matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to feel His presence?
I've been there. Even in ministry, I've found myself asking, "God, where are You?"
But here's something I've learned: Just because God feels far away doesn't mean He's abandoned you.
This week, Victor and I talk about why we sometimes feel distant from God and what we c
What If My Wife and I Are Just Roommates?
When you first met your wife, you pursued her. You wanted to see her. You asked questions. You planned things. You noticed her. But somewhere along the way, life happened and sometimes the woman you couldn't wait to spend your life with starts to feel more like a roommate you're managing life with.
This week on the podcast, Victor and I ask a difficult question: When did I stop choosing her?
On
Nobody Knows I Am Struggling
There’s a strange contradiction a lot of men live with: We desperately want someone to know we’re struggling—but we keep telling everyone we’re fine.
We get really good at smiling, showing up, taking care of everyone else, and convincing the people around us that everything is okay. Then we wonder why nobody really knows us.
This week, Victor and I talk about:
🔹Why men can have good friends and
Why Do I Keep Falling to the Same Sin?
Have you ever promised yourself, “I’m never doing that again”—only to find yourself right back there a few days or weeks later? Lying. Judging. Anger. Drinking. Gossip. Lust. Whatever the struggle is, eventually we start asking:
Why do I keep doing something I don’t want to do?
This week on the podcast, Victor and I get very real about why we keep falling into the same sins—and why the battle is
Why Am I Angry All the Time?
Have you ever lost your temper over something small—and ten minutes later wondered, Why did that bother me so much?
Maybe the anger isn't actually the problem. Maybe it's pointing to something underneath.
This week, Victor and I get real about why we get so angry, what our anger may be trying to tell us, and how Jesus wants to heal more than the behavior—He wants to get to what lies beneath it.
Power Made Perfect: Living a Restored Life
There is a question that men ask me all the time. How do you know if you’ve really changed? If you’ve really healed? If you’re actually becoming the man God created you to be?
This week, we wrap up our Power Made Perfect series with the final step: Restoration.
And here’s the truth: a restored life isn’t a perfect life. You’ll still struggle. You’ll still be tempted. You’ll still fall sometimes.
Power Made Perfect: Healing
Your Wounds Don't Have to Define You
There are things that happened to us years ago that may still be driving the way we live today.
The rejection. The abandonment. The shame. The fear.
We may not even realize how much the wounds—and the lies we believed because of them—are affecting our relationships, our choices, and even the way we see God.
This week in the Power Made Perfect Series, we’re
Power Made Perfect: Reconciliation
There are things you’ve done that you wish you could take back.
Choices you regret. Sins you’re ashamed of. Parts of your story you wish no one knew.
And even after you’ve repented, there can still be a voice inside that says:
“God may forgive you…but He can’t really love you the same.” Guys, that is a lie.
This week in our Power Made Perfect series, we move from repentance to reconciliation.
Re
Power Made Perfect: Repentance
There’s a big difference between remorse and repentance.
Remorse says, “I hate what I did.”
Repentance says, “I don’t want to live this way anymore.”
In this week’s episode of our Power Made Perfect series, Victor and I move from surrender into repentance—the point where surrender starts becoming visible in the way we actually live.
We can tell God we surrender our lives to Him, but eventually
Power Made Perfect: Surrender
There are some things in our lives we simply cannot fix. But that doesn’t stop us from trying. We grip tighter. We work harder. We run every scenario through our heads. We tell ourselves, “If I can just figure this out, I can make it okay.”
But eventually, we have to face the truth: we were never in control to begin with.
This week, Victor and I continue our Power Made Perfect series with the ne
Power Made Perfect: Humility
Most men don't have a problem admitting that life is hard.
The problem is admitting they can't fix it on their own.
That's exactly where so many of us get stuck.
This week on the Just a Guy in the Pew Podcast, Victor and I continue our Power Made Perfect series by talking about the second step in the process of healing and restoration: Humility.
Humility isn't thinking less of yourself. It's f
Power Made Perfect: Vulnerability
Most of us have spent our lives believing the same lie:
Real men don't struggle. Real men don't ask for help. Real men keep it all together.
But what if that's exactly what has been keeping us stuck?
This week, Victor is back in the studio as we begin a brand-new seven-part series based on the process of healing and restoration in my new book, Power Made Perfect: Finding True Strength in Christ
The Coming Judgement with Ralph Martin
Most Christians love to talk about God's mercy.
Far fewer want to talk about His judgment.
But Jesus spoke about it constantly. Not to scare us, but to prepare us.
In this powerful conversation, John sits down with renowned Catholic author and evangelist Ralph Martin to discuss his new book, The Coming Judgment: Are We Ready? Together they explore why the Church has grown quiet on one of the mo
We're in This Together
The Christian life was never meant to be lived alone.
In this heartfelt episode, John steps away from the plans and simply shares what's been on his heart after a powerful night of prayer and adoration. Reflecting on the countless emails, messages, and stories from listeners around the world, he reminds us that the mission of Just a Guy in the Pew has never been about one voice—it has always been
Claiming Victory in Christ
Most everyone has felt stuck, that your life would be so much better if everyone else just got on your level one way or another. We know that’s a distraction by the enemy to get you focusing on the speck in your brother’s eye while you walk around with a two-by-four hanging out of your own. But what do we do to finally overcome that? How do we fight against this and win?
Long story short: we can’
Marriage, Family, and Men with Dr. Greg Popcak
Most of us were taught how to work hard, provide, and solve problems. But very few of us were ever taught how to truly love, communicate, or lead our families the way Christ calls us to.
That leaves a lot of men frustrated. We work harder, say less, withdraw emotionally, and wonder why our marriages keep drifting further apart.
This week, I sit down with Dr. Greg Popcak, the founder of CatholicC
Why You're Still Stuck
Tell me if you’ve ever said something like this before:
“If my boss wasn’t such a jerk, I’d like my job.”
“If my wife would just listen to me, we’d be able to be happy.”
"If only my friends would stop doing x, y, or z, I’d be able to be myself.”
This blame game is a favorite tool of the enemy going all the way back to Eden. As long as we’re focused on what other people aren’t doing right or how
Understanding the Gift
How do you stay true to Christ?
I hear this question so often. People are creatures of habit; when things get difficult, it’s easy for us to go back to our bad habits, our addictions, our sins. As the book of Proverbs says, we so often go back to our sins the way a dog goes back to its vomit. What I’ve discovered in my life is that the key to staying faithful to Christ is to understand the gift t
Mary, Virtue, and Prayer with John Heinen
As Catholics, we treat Mary with a particular sense of reverence and honor. But sometimes it’s hard to know how to relate to her, and how to open ourselves up to a relationship with her without feeling like we’re somehow taking time away from her Son.
The truth is that she always brings us closer to Jesus, so the time we spend with her is time spent with Him. That’s what my friend John Heinen, ex
Building Up Your Marriage with Paul George
God did not create us to have a mediocre marriage.
My good friend Paul George, the author of Rethink Happiness and Holy Grit, joins us today to discuss common ways our marriages get put on the back burner and how to make sure that our union is treated like the sacrament that it is.
In this episode we’re talking about:
🔹Different seasons of marriage
🔹How the fall of Adam and Eve contributed to
An Explosion of Faith with Fr. Jacob Dumont
"What happens when young Catholics stop sitting on the sidelines?
Today Fr. Jacob Dumont, a local superior for the Legionaries of Christ in Cincinnati and my spiritual director, joins us in the pew to talk about the explosion of faith happening in the Church right now. This is happening in particular among younger people, and so many of them are searching for truth, purpose, and something real, a
Power Made Perfect
Folks, today is a huge day for the ministry.
My new book, Power Made Perfect: Finding True Strength in Christ launches today, and I am so excited for you to read it. This whole episode is dedicated to telling you what this book is about, how it came together, and how grateful I am that the Lord brought each one of you here - whether to the podcast, to a pilgrimage, to a mission, or anything else
The Neglected Moment
Many of us live in the past or in the future, and we’re not present to anything. The devil loves to use this tactic to rob us, to get us listening to the wrong voice and pulling us away from the one thing we can do something about: the present moment.
We talked last week about some of those voices and who they’re coming from. Today Victor and I follow this theme some more and talk about what happ
Who Told You That?
“Who told you that?”
That question from God changed everything for me.
Over the last few months, I found myself exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, and spiritually dry while trying to “do more” for ministry, family, and everyone around me.
And in prayer, I heard the Lord ask:
“Who told you that?”
Who told you to carry everything?
Who told you your worth comes from productivity?
Who
Outward Boldness: Living the Faith in the World
Boldness.
Not the kind that stays inside, but the kind that shows up in your life. Because once God does something in you, He wants to do something through you.
That’s where many of us stop.
We face our wounds. We start to change. We get back on track, and then we settle. But Christianity doesn’t end with transformation. That’s where it begins.
In this episode, John and Victor explore what it
Boldness Within: Facing What's Keeping You From God
There’s a word that keeps showing up in the Book of Acts:
Boldness.
But before the Apostles lived it on the exterior
they had to find it in the interior.
The Holy Spirit doesn’t just send us out—He first cuts us to the heart (Acts 2:37).
He leads us through: Conviction → Conversion → Commission
And that starts with something most of us avoid…
Facing what’s really going on inside.
In this epi
More Than Coins: What Are You Reaching For?
This week on Just a Guy in the Pew, Victor and I walk through Acts 3—the crippled man at the Beautiful Gate. For over 40 years, he sat in the same place… asking for coins.
But when Peter and John show up, they don’t give him what he’s asking for—they give him what he actually needs:
Healing.
And it raises a hard question for all of us:
What are you asking people and things for… that only Jesus
What Now?: Set Your Face Like Flint
It’s easy to treat Easter like the finish line. But what if it’s actually the starting point?
In this episode, John challenges the temptation to return to old habits once Lent is over and instead calls listeners to something deeper.
If you’ve ever felt the slow drift back into old patterns after a spiritual high, this episode is a direct call to stay the course, make a decision, and follow Him wi
Holy Week: Stay With Him
It’s easy to follow Jesus when everything is good. It’s much harder to stay with Him when He is suffering. The question is simple but challenging: will you stay with Him, or will you move on to what’s more comfortable? John walks through the reality of Holy Week and why so many of us are tempted to skip past the cross on our way to Easter.
This is an invitation to do more than go through the moti
Lent: Encountering Jesus
Lent is an invitation to encounter Jesus. In this episode, John and Victor reflect on how easy it is to approach Lent as a checklist of sacrifices instead of a path toward deeper relationship with Christ.
If your Lenten practices have ever felt mechanical or disconnected from real change, this conversation is an invitation to refocus the season where it belongs. Lent is not about what you give up
The Masculine Heart with Fr. John Burns
Becoming the man God created you to be does not happen by accident. It requires intention, surrender, and a willingness to be formed. In this episode, John welcomes Fr. John Burns back to the pew to talk about what real formation looks like for men and why so many settle for comfort instead of transformation.
If you have ever felt stuck, passive, or unsure of what God is asking of you, this conve
The Need for the Bride with Fr. John Burns
The Church was never meant to thrive on priesthood alone. In this episode, John sits down with Fr. John Burns to talk about a part of the Church many people rarely think about until it is missing: consecrated women and religious life.
Fr. John shares his own vocation story and the moment God redirected his life from pursuing success to becoming a priest. He shares the heart behind Friends of the
Lent : Bring Your Hearts
Lent is not about checking a box or proving how disciplined you can be. It is about bringing your whole heart back to God. In this episode, John and Victor reflect on what real conversion looks like and why simply giving something up is not the same as returning to the Lord. Drawing from Joel’s call to “rend your hearts, not your garments,” they challenge listeners to move beyond surface-level sac
In God's Timing: Trusting God When He Feels Slow
Waiting may be one of the hardest tests of faith. In this final episode of this discussion series, John reflects on what it means to trust God’s timing when prayers feel delayed and hope feels fragile. Drawing from the story of Jairus and the hemorrhaging woman in Mark 5, he explores two desperate situations, two very different timelines, and one Savior who was never late.
If you are in a season
Wrestling with God: Where Trust Collides with Control
Sooner or later, every believer runs into a collision between what we hoped God would do and what He is actually doing. In this episode, John continues his reflection on grief and adversity by diving into one of the hardest realities of faith: wrestling with God when trust clashes with fear and our need for control.
If you are in a season that feels confusing, unfair, or out of your control, this
Does God Care? Trusting God in the Storm
Storms have a way of exposing the questions we are often afraid to ask out loud. In this episode, John reflects on grief, suffering, and the moments when life feels like it is taking on water, leading many of us to quietly wonder, “Does God even care?”
If you are walking through adversity, grief, or uncertainty, this episode is a reminder that God is not indifferent to your suffering. He sees you
In the Face of Adversity
Adversity has a way of revealing where we really turn for refuge. Reflecting on personal loss, including the recent passing of his father, John invites listeners to honestly examine how they respond when life becomes painful and uncertain. Drawing from Scripture, the Church’s teaching, and his own journey through grief, addiction, and healing, he challenges men to stop numbing their pain or handli
The Silent Epidemic
Loneliness is one of the most widespread and least talked about struggles facing men today. John and Victor name what so many feel but rarely say out loud, the quiet isolation that exists even in homes, marriages, parishes, and pews filled with people.
If you have ever felt unseen, disconnected, or like you were carrying life on your own, this conversation is both a challenge and an invitation.
Seals, Identity, and Surrender with Sam Blair
Strength, discipline, and self-reliance are often praised as the highest virtues of manhood. But what happens when those very traits become obstacles to trust, intimacy, and faith?
In this episode, John sits down with former Navy SEAL officer Sam Blair for an honest conversation about identity, surrender, and the spiritual battle beneath high performance.
If you’ve been trying to carry everythin
2026 - Moving Towards God
As a new year begins, it is easy to fall into the trap of resolutions rooted in self-reliance, perfectionism, and shame. In this episode, John and Victor talk honestly about why those approaches fail and why true renewal does not come from reinventing ourselves by our own effort, but from allowing God to convert and restore us to who we were created to be.
Find a healthier way to approach 2026 by
A Man on Purpose with Pete Burak
What does it actually mean to be a man of God today?
In this episode of Just a Guy in the Pew, John Edwards sits down with Pete Burak, Vice President of Renewal Ministries and author of the brand new book, A Man on Purpose: 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father. They dive into the growing crisis of masculinity, the loss of identity and purpose for men, and the need for authentic Christian manho
A Weary World Rejoices
The week after Christmas can feel strangely heavy. The celebration is over, the quiet settles in, and the weight of a new year starts pressing in. In this episode, John reflects on the line from O Holy Night that hit him in a new way, “a thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices,” and why this sacred pause between Christmas and New Year’s is meant for hope, not anxiety.
He challenges listeners to
Christmas: Jesus Enters Into Our Mess
Christmas is not about having it all together. It is the reminder that God chose to come close precisely because we do not. In this episode, John reflects on what it means for Jesus to enter into the real pressures of Christmas week, including stress, regret, loneliness, family wounds, and the feeling of not being ready or worthy.
Drawing from the Nativity, Scripture, and his own story of addicti
Advent: Grace in the Waiting
We live in a culture that hates to wait. Lines, delays, silence, and stillness all feel like problems to solve instead of places to meet God. In this episode, John reflects on how Advent invites us to do the opposite: to slow down, to wait, and to let the Lord work beneath the surface of our busy lives, even in seasons of suffering like his father’s recent cancer diagnosis.
Waiting exposes our fe
The Rule with Devin Schadt
Many men want to do better as husbands and fathers but feel lost on where to begin. In this episode, John welcomes back author and founder of the Fathers of St. Joseph, Devin Schadt, to talk about his new book The Rule, a practical guide for living the spirituality of St. Joseph in everyday life.
Devin shares how the book was born out of his own discouragement and how men repeatedly asked for cle
Feast with Paul George
Advent is a season that invites every man to return home to the Father. In this episode, John sits down with his friend Paul George—speaker, author, and founder of The Art of Living—to talk about Paul’s new Advent devotional for men, Feast, and the parable at the heart of it: the Prodigal Son.
John and Paul discuss why this story hits so deeply for men, how it mirrors our own patterns of pride, f
Give Thanks In All Circumstances
St Paul instructs us to give thanks in all that we do. But is that really possible? In this special Thanksgiving episode, Join us in the pew to reflect on how even during the times of pain and turmoil, we are called to give thanks. Gratitude is not just a feeling, it is a posture grounded in our identity as God’s beloved children.
Even when life feels overwhelming, gratitude softens the heart, st
Overcoming The Fear of Rejection
So many men live with a quiet fear that who they really are will not be accepted. In this episode, John and Victor talk openly about how that fear shows up in two ways: changing ourselves to fit in, or pulling away so no one gets close enough to reject us.
If you’ve ever felt pressure to be someone you’re not, this conversation will help you take the next steps towards remembering we are beloved c
United In Our Brokenness
In this episode, John and Victor reflect on how our weaknesses, sins, and struggles reveal our shared humanity and the deep need we all have for mercy, healing, and community. Through Scripture and personal experience, they show how God can use even our lowest moments to restore us and draw us together.
If you have ever felt unworthy or alone in your struggles, this conversation will remind you t
Agents of Grace - Hope
Grace and hope have the power to change everything. Join us in the pew this week to reflect on personal growth, faith, and the everyday choice to be an agent of grace rather than destruction.
When we choose kindness over judgment and presence over indifference, we allow God's love to work through us. Hope isn't just a feeling; it's a truth rooted in Christ's promises that gives strength in every
Agents of Grace - Presence
It's time to slow down and rediscover the sacred act of being present. In this part two of the Agents of Grace series, John and Victor reflect on the reality that grace isn’t only spoken through kind words, it’s lived out when we show up for one another with empathy and patience.
In a culture that prizes efficiency and constant motion, choose connection over convenience, listening over fixing, an
Agents of Grace - Words of Affirmation
Words have the power to heal or to wound, to lift up or to tear down. In this episode, John and Victor reflect on how easily criticism can slip into our relationships and how speaking life and encouragement can completely change the atmosphere of a home, workplace or any environment.
They discuss how men often crave affirmation but struggle to give it, and why choosing words of grace, kindness a
Am I Competing Well For the Faith
St. Paul urges us to “compete well for the faith.” But what does that look like in everyday life, especially at home with the people who matter most?
In this episode, John and Victor open up about how easy it is to pour yourself into work or ministry while giving your loved ones only the leftovers, and how the real measure of faith is not just in what we do publicly but in how we love privately.
A Life Worth Living
What makes a life worth living? Fresh from leading a pilgrimage through Greece, John shares the impact of walking in the footsteps of St. Paul and how true discipleship means boldly proclaiming the Gospel no matter the cost. He and Victor reflect on courage, martyrdom, spiritual warfare, and the everyday call for Christians to live with conviction instead of comfort.
If you’ve ever wondered what
Faith and Friendship with Nick Roberts
Friendship is one of the greatest gifts God gives us, but too often men settle for surface-level relationships. In this episode, John welcomes one of his closest friends, Nick Roberts, for a candid conversation about faith, brotherhood, and the power of walking through life with a friend.
God designed us to walk side by side. Whether it's men’s groups, accountability partners, recreational sports
In the Whisper
We live in a world of constant noise. Phones, notifications, schedules, and other distractions keep us running without rest. And yet, so many of us cry out, “Why can’t I hear God?”
In this episode, John shares a personal reflection on how God speaks. Not through the noise, but in the silence, in the whisper. Drawing from Scripture, the saints, and his own story, he explains why we struggle to hea
Rooted in Identity with Carrie Daunt
So much of our struggle in life comes down to one question: do we know who we are in God?
In this episode, John welcomes Carrie Daunt—wife, mother of nine, and speaker with the John Paul II Healing Center—for a powerful conversation on identity and family life. Carrie shares how her newest book, Beloved Son, helps parents speak truth into their children’s hearts, and why reclaiming our identity a
A Change in Perspective
Why do so many men feel like nothing they do is ever good enough?
Join us in the pew this week as John unpacks the crushing weight of perfectionism, the very thing that keeps men stuck in cycles of inadequacy and self-condemnation. God isn’t asking for perfection; He’s inviting you into greatness. When you show up to Mass distracted or spend an imperfect hour with your kids, He sees your heart an
A Lion in the Ocean with Bart Schuchts
You check all the boxes—good job, nice house, family, success—but still wake up asking, "Is this all there is?" You're not alone.
This week in the pew, John is joined by his longtime friend Bart Schuchts, founder of Church on Fire and ministry leader with the John Paul II Healing Center, for an honest conversation about finding your God-given purpose when life feels like you're just surviving in
Let It Rain
Sometimes we get discouraged when our imperfect efforts fail our expectations, when in reality it is only God who can provide exactly what we need.
Join us in the pew this week as John reflects on this truth through a story about his yard in the Memphis heat, and how one sudden downpour after weeks of drought became a powerful lesson in the way God intervenes with grace.
Drawing from Psalm 63,
Authentic Masculinity with Pete Burak
Who are men listening to in 2025?
Join us in the pew this week for a conversation with longtime friend and guest Pete Burak, Vice President of Renewal Ministries.
So many young men who desire discipleship are drawn to online influencers because they are validating that desire with a distorted version of masculinity. What they’re really longing for is the radical call of Jesus—the only One who ca
Ordering the Chaos
Is your life full of noise, stress, and spiritual disconnection? You’re not alone.
Join us in the pew this week as John and Victor dive into the chaos that often fills our lives, and the despair that can follow. They unpack how addiction, stress, and misplaced priorities lead us away from peace and into deeper confusion.
But there’s hope. Through honest reflection, spiritual discipline, and auth
Breaking Free From Despair
Join us in the pew this week as John and Victor reflect on their own seasons of hopelessness and what it means to feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break—whether it’s addiction, broken relationships, or the crushing belief that things will never get better.
But despair isn't the end. They also discuss that with Christ, you can fight for hope, even when you can’t feel it. When you keep show
Christlike with John Sablan
This week, John welcomes Catholic evangelist John Sablan for a powerful conversation about healing, discipleship, and what it truly means to live a Christlike life.
Sablan shares his personal journey from a wounded and rebellious past to a life on fire for the Lord, revealing how the love of God—and hours spent in Eucharistic adoration—radically transformed him as a husband, father, and man. Toge
O Happy Fault!
Even in the darkest moments, God is at work.
This week, join John and Victor in the pew as they explore the mystery of suffering and the surprising beauty that can come from it. From personal struggles and heartbreak to redemption and healing, they reflect on how pain can become a path to deeper trust, renewed purpose, and unexpected grace. Whether it's a lost job, a broken relationship, or hidde
Trusting in the Father's Provision - With Dr. Bob Schuchts
This week, John welcomes back Dr. Bob Schuchts—Catholic therapist, author, and founder of the John Paul II Healing Center—for an in-depth conversation about what it means to truly trust in the Father’s provision.
Self-reliance can creep into our lives in subtle ways, and fear and control often mask as responsibility. Listen in as Dr. Bob shares personal stories and insights from his new book Trus
Who Do You Say That I Am?
You shouldn’t have to tell anyone you’re a disciple of Christ—your life should make it obvious.
Join John and Victor in the pew as they explore how true discipleship is revealed not in words, but in the way we live. If you’re truly a disciple of Christ, your life should look different—so much so that others can see it without you ever saying a word.
Reflect on the most important question Jesus e
Conversion, Scripture, and Jubilee with Dr. John Bergsma
In this week’s episode, John welcomes Dr. John Bergsma—convert, theologian, and professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville—for a rich conversation on faith, scripture, and the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year.
Dr. Bergsma shares his journey from Protestant pastor to Catholic scholar, and how reading the Bible deeply led him not away from the Church, but straight into it. Together, he and John u
We Need Each Other
The Christian life was never meant to be lived alone.
In this episode, John and Victor talk about the deep need we all have for spiritual friendships—and why trying to follow Jesus without community leaves us vulnerable to isolation, temptation, and burnout.
They share personal stories of how God used brotherhood to strengthen them in their darkest moments, and how real transformation happens wh
The Call to Care
What’s missing when most Catholic's practice the faith? Care. Love begins with caring, and community begins with accompaniment. In this episode, John challenges us to stop going through the motions and start answering the call to care—for real people, in real tangible ways.
If you’ve ever felt unwanted—or if you’ve found yourself missing out on meaningful relationships because of work or technol
Sent Forth with Austin Habash
What if the solution to parish decline isn’t another event, but a knock at the door?
In this week’s episode, John welcomes Austin Habash, founder of Think Catholic and Sent Evangelization, to share his powerful story—from agnosticism to the Carthusian monastery, and now to leading neighborhood evangelization across the country.
Austin explains why door-to-door ministry isn’t just possible for Ca
It's Ok That You Struggle
Struggle doesn’t disqualify you—it prepares you.
In this episode, John and Victor talk honestly about the shame men carry and the silent battles they face. Too many believe they’re alone. Too many believe they shouldn’t be struggling. But the truth is, you’re not broken beyond repair—and God is not surprised by your weakness.
This conversation is a reminder that you are not defined by your failu
What Am I Doing
Many of us stay constantly busy—doing good things, even spiritual things—without asking whether our efforts are truly fruitful or aligned with God's will. Join John and Victor in the pew this week as they reflect on the difference between scattered effort and focused, Spirit-led action. No matter what stage of life you're in, it's time to move beyond spiritual autopilot.
Pause. Pray. And ask your
Preaching the Truth To Yourself
We all deal with negative thoughts, but how we handle them makes all the difference.
Join John and Victor in the pew this week as they discuss the power of preaching truth to yourself during moments of doubt. When you face negative self-talk head-on and learn to parry those attacks, it can lead to true spiritual resilience. Life isn’t easy, but we are called to face each challenge with strength an
The World vs Marriage with Damon Owens
Values in today’s culture are shifting dramatically. Education has replaced faith, financial success has replaced marriage, and comfort has replaced family. Marriage rates around the world are falling at an alarming pace—and this decline isn’t just a byproduct of cultural change; it’s the driving force behind it.
It’s a sobering outlook, but all hope is not lost. Rebuilding marriage starts in the
A Remedy for Shame
Whether it’s from past mistakes, broken relationships, or personal struggles, shame can leave us feeling unworthy, isolated, and stuck. But there’s hope.
By turning to humility and running toward Jesus—like Peter did after his denial—we can find healing, restoration, and peace.
Join John and Victor in the pew this week to unpack the difference between guilt and shame, and share how the Sacrament
The Battle of Two Loves
Happy Easter!
During this time of joy and celebration, it’s all too easy to forget the intense period of reflection and prayer we just experienced during Lent. We might be tempted to return to the old habits or vices that we spent the last 40 days working to overcome.
Don’t let your life return to “normal.” Through daily prayer, fasting, and small everyday acts of self-giving love, continue allow
The Heart of a Man with Jake Khym
Men grow up hearing that they need to be as emotional as a rock—never letting their guard down, never baring their heart and soul. And while it’s true that we are called to be strong in our faith and brave in the face of danger, we are also called to show love, compassion, empathy, and even sorrow.
Join John and his guest, Jake Khym, for a vulnerable conversation about identity, surrender, and wh
Holy Week: Love Poured Out
Sometimes Holy Week can feel like an afterthought.
We spend all of Lent looking forward to Easter, just wanting to hurry through this final week to get to the “good stuff.” But we need to remember: there is no Easter without Good Friday. There is no resurrection without the suffering and death.
Take a moment to realize that Christ died for you. Even if you were the only person on the planet, He s
When No One is Looking
What kind of man are you when no one is watching?
Do you fall to the temptations of sloth, gluttony, or lust? As Christians, we are called to be more like Christ—but sometimes we forget what that actually looks like.
A sure way to evaluate whether we are being Christlike is to ask: Am I the same man when I’m alone as I am at church, with my family, or at my men’s group?
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