Episode 73: Why I Left the Seminary to Become a Husband and Father

Real discernment isn’t clean or predictable. For a lot of Catholic men, it’s messy, confusing, and full of moments where you’re honestly asking God what He wants from your life.In this episode, Nick sits down with Matthew Jandernoa—founder of Steadfast Life—to talk about his journey through NET Ministries, seminary discernment, marriage, fatherhood, and the deeper call to holiness that many men miss. They dive into virtue, masculinity, and why so many men feel stuck trying to follow God’s will.🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:➡️ The surprising reason Matthew left the seminary➡️ Why many Catholic men misunderstand holiness➡️ The difference between white-knuckling discipline and real virtue➡️ How discernment actually works in real life➡️ Why integration—not perfection—is the key to becoming the man God made you to beA lot of men feel pressure to “figure out God’s will” perfectly. If you’re single, discerning marriage, or trying to lead your family well, it can feel like one wrong decision will ruin everything.But the Christian life isn’t about becoming a robot who never makes mistakes. It’s about learning to bring your will into harmony with God’s will—through real life, real relationships, and the slow work of virtue.Holiness isn’t about perfection.It’s about becoming fully alive.📥 Learn More➡️ Matthew Jandernoa – Steadfast Life Coachinghttps://steadfastlife.net➡️ Crafted for More Mentorship (Nick Clune)https://www.craftedformore.com🔔 Stay Connected➡️ Subscribe for conversations helping Catholic men become who God made them to be.➡️ Comment below: What part of discernment has been hardest in your life?➡️ Share this episode with a brother who’s trying to follow God’s will.📌 Hashtags#HeyBrotherPodcast#CatholicMen#CatholicMasculinity#CatholicPodcast#Discernment#ChristianMen#CatholicLife#Virtue#CatholicBrotherhood