EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 10 MIN
A Man on Purpose: 10 Rules for Authentic Catholic Manhood – Pete Burak
from The Catholic Morning Show · host Sam Halligan (guest host), Pete Burak
Featured Guest: Pete Burak, vice president of Renewal Ministries (Ann Arbor, MI) and author of A Man on Purpose: 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father (Ave Maria Press), joining guest host Sam Halligan. The Radical Center: Burak describes Renewal Ministries' charism of living in the "radical center of the gospel" — laser-focused on the kerygma and the power of the Holy Spirit rather than the extremes of Catholic infighting. Rethinking Masculinity: Surveying today's masculinity debate, Burak rejects two false narratives — that manhood is inherently "toxic," and that unchecked "alpha" desire needs no conversion — and casts a vision for authentic Catholic manhood submitted to the Lordship of Christ. Lessons from a Faithful Father: Built on real stories from his own dad, the book's core message is simple: be intentional, be Spirit-filled, and invest in genuine relationship. Released in what Burak calls a "crisis of fatherhood," it speaks to men, fathers, and the mothers raising sons. Get the Book: Ave Maria Press: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/a-man-on-purpose Also available on Amazon More from Pete: https://www.renewalministries.net/ #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #AManOnPurpose #PeteBurak #CatholicManhood #Masculinity #CatholicFatherhood #RenewalMinistries #AveMariaPress #CatholicMen #Fatherhood #HolySpirit #Discipleship #Catholic #CatholicPodcast Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Pete Burak, vice president of Renewal Ministries and author of A Man on Purpose: 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father, joins The Catholic Morning Show to address the modern crisis of masculinity and fatherhood. He rejects both emasculated manhood and toxic "alpha male" culture in favor of a radical, Spirit-filled vision of authentic Catholic manhood rooted in the love of God the Father. Drawing on real stories from his own dad, Burak shares why intentionality, the Holy Spirit, and genuine relationship are the heart of faithful fatherhood.
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