Catholic Life Coach For Men
by Michael Jaquith
As a modern Catholic guy, it's hard to find the balance. We know that God should come first, but what does that really mean? We know we're supposed to love our wife, but how do I do that when I'm overwhelmed by work and kids?This podcast is dedicated to those guys who really want to grow and become the man God created them to be. You'll find both practical strategies for managing life and better ways to view and engage the world. Join Life Coach Michael Jaquith and take one step closer to standing tall in the sight of the Father.
Episodes
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278 Accepting Gods Plan with Jerry Alessi
It's easy to say "God's will be done" or "God's plan is better than mine." It's a totally different thing to walk that path when it truly is really different. As men, we particularly struggle to accept God's will when it includes us feeling hopeless or helpless. Join me in the next episode of...
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277 Depression and Men
We don't talk a lot about depression in men. Yet it is far more common, and dangerous, than we might realize. Depression has been a part of my life - both in others and even a touch in myself. This episode goes deep into the topic. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I...
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276 - Catholic Journey Home with Jeff Lukich
There are a lot of fallen-away Catholics Yet, God is calling us all to come back. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Jeff Lukich and I explore his story of returning to the church. As adult converts, we talk about how God pursued our hearts. We also talk about what…
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275 - Catholic Prayer with Christopher Castagnoli
We all say that prayer is important. But what does that really mean for how we live? Can you truly say you think you're prayer life is good enough? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Christopher Castagnoli and I explore his story and the role of prayer in his life. We…
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274 - Focus on Good with Jai Roza
I really did not know what title to give to this episode. I probably chose poorly. How does one capture the story of a man who goes from the edge of committing suicide to fully surrendering everything to the Lord in something as short as a title? Hopefully you'll be willing to listen anyways!…
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273 - The Heart with Greg Pai
I know there's a lot of talk in the "self-help" environment about passion and purpose. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the noise. This is not the first expert I've interviewed on this topic. I think it's important to keep listening to different perspectives because they all speak to us slightly...
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272 - AI with Andrew Gillsmith
How to balance the power of AI with the danger of AI may be the challenge of our age. As a Catholic, and as a parent, this job only gets more difficult. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Andrew Gillsmith and I explore this topic as Catholic parents. He is a fiction...
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271 - Finances with David Nassief
Most of us are not trained on how to really build wealth. Some men are blessed with resources (at least at times), but often they do not know how to use those resources to truly build wealth. In the parable of the 5, 2 and 1 talents, the man who does not build them into wealth does not have a…
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270 - Meaning and Healing with Dr James Torkildson
There's a quiet crisis right now of men who are drifting and feel disconnected from life. There's a lot of possible reasons why, but it still creates incredible pain in their lives. But what if that pain and disconnection is NOT God's plan? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For…
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269 - God Science and the Heart with Douglass Ell
One of the biggest lies the devil has pulled over our society is that "Science" and "Religion" are somehow incompatible. They actually align perfectly. In fact, the deeper you dig into scientific knowledge, the more evidence you discover of the existence of God. Join me in the next episode of...
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268 - Beyond Love and Respect with Emerson Eggerichs
I'm really excited for this episode. I can honestly I've been looking forward to this discussion since his email first reached my inbox. Early in my marriage, someone introduced me to the book Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs. This book is a game-changer in the seemingly impossible crazy…
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267 - Abolition of Man Book Review
Yeah, another publication protesting against the dangers of relativism. It's easy to let this topic pass, simply claiming to know how bad it is, right? Don't be so quick. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I review C S Lewis's book Abolition of Man. He is writing during...
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266 - Moment of Victory
We all like to win! It feels good to really crush the other team with a stunning victory. Unless that "other team" is your wife or your children... To win in relationships isn't about crushing...so how do we do it? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I explore the issue…
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265 - Is the Rosary Superstitious
Jesus specifically tells his followers not to babble in prayer. Many people believe that repetitive prayers like the Rosary might fall into this category. Worse, even those who love the Rosary can sometimes fall into mindless repetition. This is not good. Join me in the next episode of Catholic...
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264 - Forgive Your Wife
We know we're supposed to forgive. I think we men even persuade ourselves that we're doing "ok" with that. I believe most men aren't even aware of the bitterness and resentment they harbor for their loved ones - particularly their wives. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men…
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263 - Remain True with Anthony Freda
Sometimes it's easy to be a Christian in society - but not really in these times. There are many men I know who are struggling to balance their faith and their public careers. Living in a society that is moving away from traditional Christian values means that we will come into a conflict. How we...
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262 - Deeds Before Words
In the abstract, we Christians know we will be accountable for our words and deeds to Jesus at our moment of judgement. Yet all too often it doesn't feel real We say things, to our wives, to our Christian brothers, to our children, that we know we should not say. We make ourself to be a…
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261 - Anxiety, Depression, and the Lord
Mental health challenges are real and common. Many of them do require professional help. Many of us, however, make our situation worse through our own actions. Many of us resist the Lord's plan to our own peril. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I talk about a cool...
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260 - Careful Marital Conflict is Critical
Marriage is hard - but we often do a lot to make it worse. So often we throw bricks up on top of our crosses then complain about how heavy it is. The way to address these difficulties is hard for all of us - but not always in the same way. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For…
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259 - Perspective with Pat Welsh
The Church is under attack. We know that we men are called to lead - but how do we do that? What sort of help do we need in order to succeed in a seemingly impossible challenge? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men with Mr. Pat Welsh as we dive into what it takes to succeed…
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258 - How to Lose Well
Losing sucks, right? What if I claimed to you it was actually awesome - a secret weapon that God gave us to get the things that are really the most important in our lives? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as I talk about losing. How we frame what a loss means makes all…
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257 - How To Love Yourself With Weaknesses
Most of us have been badly hurt by our own weaknesses. Times that we've let ourselves down or forgotten something critically important can really sear into our memory. Worse, most of us have also hurt those we love. Sometimes that can seem unforgivable. Honestly I wouldn't want to be friends with...
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256 - Poverty with Mike Tenbusch
If you are reading this, there's a good chance you are living in one form of poverty right now. Don't believe me? Give me a moment to explain. Mother Theresa, upon landing in the United States for the first time, exclaimed she had never been to such an impoverished country. She wasn't talking…
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255 - Children Discipline Basics
One topic almost sure to provoke disagreement, if not offense, is how to discipline children. Many people I deeply respect are hesitant to speak publicly about this divisive issue. With that caution in mind, I recorded this episode. Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men for a...
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254 - Two Scientists Discuss God with Douglass Ell
Intellectually we know that science and the Catholic faith have to line up - but the world screams that they don't. Well, what if the world is wrong? What if science itself can prove that the Bible and the Christian faith is true? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as my...
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253 - Power of Storytelling with Joseph Bolton
We've all watched our children attend to a story. They love hearing stories - even (or perhaps especially) stories they already know. Stories penetrate our mental defenses. They help define who we are. We all have stories; sharing our them is important. Join me in the next episode of Catholic…
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252 - Loneliness with Terry Poplava
Technology is amazing; it lets us do everything from our jobs to ordering food without ever leaving our home. That's great, right? Well, actually, it turns out that some new data shows that loneliness and depression are at record levels, particularly among the younger generations, and most...
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251 - Catholic Health with Chase Crouse
There are a lot of fitness coaches and instructors out there. The diverse array of food and exercise plans can be overwhelming! Worse, a lot of them aren't transparent about their fees and agendas. What would be different if you had a Catholic fitness coach? Join me in the next episode of…
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250 - Food Theology with Andy Felton
There's a lot of theories about what food is healthy to eat right now. What's even worse, it seems very likely that it may legitimately be very different for different people. How are we supposed to navigate this mess and be healthy? Join me in the next episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as…
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249 - Good Politics in and out of the home
While there's always been a wide diversity of ideas, our culture today seems particularly emotionally divided. It's hard to have a calm and constructive conversation with someone who thinks differently than you. What if these differences of though, perspective, and value were actually meant to…
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248 - Meadow Reports
Have you ever noticed that women seem to be more eager to talk than men? Indeed, modern science suggests women on average use at least twice as many words in a day as men. It's one thing to know that - but as a husband, what do I do about it? Join me in this episode as I present a simple and fun...
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247 - Christian Fatherhood with Josh Poteet
Parenting is hard. It's exhausting. Though people say the years go by quickly, the days can seem to last forever... Worse yet, we know that we have a heavy responsibility to get it right! And if that wasn't enough, the entire mainstream culture seems to be opposing us as well. Join me in the next...
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246 - Keep Going Back To God with Jack Landry
No matter what our origin, we all struggle to follow the will of God. Our pride gets in the way, blocking our ability to both hear and follow His plan. The little things we do set the stage for our success in every aspect of life. The little habits and routines we do are essential. Join me in…
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245 - Authentic Masculinity with Josh Tomeoni
Have you ever noticed that sometimes what your wife says she wants isn't what she actually wants? While this is true for everyone, modern women are in a particular pinch about expressing what they want from a man. The truth is they simultaneously want a deep and powerful masculine presence from...
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244 - Self Care vs Self Sacrifice
I just want what I want when I want it! Perhaps you've thought or felt that before? I certainly have. It's actually hard work to discern how to balance when I need to care for myself and when I need to tend to the needs of others. There is no one right answer, and it's easy to fall into vice in...
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243 - Vulnerability in Marriage with Matt Kutz
What if you have more control to improve your marriage than you currently think? What if there were real and practical steps you could do that would improve your relationship with your wife in substantially more positive ways. While marriage is indeed hard, we are not helpless. Join me in this...
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242 - Wounds On Display
Lent this year has been quite a bit rougher than what I had planned on. Sometimes, living in the painful valley can be well...painful. The valleys we choose are bad enough. When we get an even tougher valley, it can be downright discouraging. Ever wonder why Jesus retains the visible wounds after...
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241 - Heal For Your Marriage with Dean Sunseri
We all bring a sorted and often traumatic past into our marriages. When our various backstories collide, we experience pain. For those who are not married yet, you have the amazing opportunity to begin healing these wounds before you hurt your spouse. For those who are already married, it's even...
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240 - A Real Lenten Sacrifice
This Lent I challenge you to step up and into a mode of real sacrifice. Likely you (and most men) have something you know you really need to give up but are to scared. I invite you to make this Lent something different. Don't just give up chocolate. Change your life, forever. Join me in this...
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239 - You're The Best with Sig Muller
God is always pursuing us. Sometimes, however, it takes a pretty strong thump to get our attention. What's interesting is what else changes after God finally reaches us. The world may look like a totally different place. Join me in this episode as Sig Muller describes his (medical) death and...
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238 - How to Forgive Yourself
The instruction to forgive is a fundamental Christian idea. It's present even in the Our Father prayer. We're told that if we do not forgive, we shall not be forgiven. But what about if the person who has hurt us the most is...ourself? Odds are this is probably the case for most people (though…
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237 - A Psychological Evaluation of Confession
Confession scares a lot of people - and not only Catholics. While we all know it is a Sacrament, too many of us tend to avoid it more than we should. Sometimes, it can feel humiliating. What if we viewed Confession with as much excitement as the other Sacraments? Join me in this episode as I...
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236 - Who Am I with Benjamin Nevares
Sometimes, when we're really good at something, we let it become who we are. The problem is that it's not true. We are so much more. If you cannot see yourself, how can anyone else? It's one of the lonliest places to be. Join me in this episode as Benjamin Nevares shares his journey. Although he...
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235 - Love Yourself with John Bacon
We all struggle with unhealthy attachments to something. For many men, it's alcohol, sex, or pornography. For some it might be gambling, sports, or the appearance of power. No matter what your struggle is, odds are good it's really only a symptom of some deeper problem that God wants to bring...
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234 - Rejection Addiction with Dr. Gary Lawrence
Marriage helps us get to heaven. For most of us, that means it highlights some painful parts of ourselves. Worse, we seem to get stuck in the same painful patterns over and over. We often are left wondering; how can these painful moments actually help us get to heaven? Join me in this episode as...
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233 - Meditation and Anger
From the beginning, Catholic history has been filled with saints who fervently practiced meditation. This is a powerful form of a prayer that can make a huge impact on how you see and interact with the world. Sadly, most of us have lost touch. We're just too busy. We've crammed our lives with too...
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232 - Catholic Media for Kids with Peter Atkinson
It's hard to be a Catholic parent in today's world of woke-inspired movies and entertainment. Worse, much of the Catholic created media is well...boring. Recently, however, there's some new options coming. One free Catholic program reached the #1 downloaded podcast spot this Advent. Best part…
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231 - Plan Your Estate For Free with Preston Allex
You are going to die. Well, one day. Lord willing, not particularly soon. We do not know when, but it is a certainty that we will! My question is, are you ready? Join me in this episode as Preston Allex explains how his totally free Catholic company Catholic Legacy helps Catholics across the…
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230 - Implicit Memory
We all have moments we do things that seem disproportionate or a bit off. We have reactions that just don't seem to match up to other people. These can often be frustrating and destructive. Some of what we "remember" we hold subconsciously; it can affect us without us realizing why Join me in…
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229 - Are you a slave to your feelings
Do your feelings control you? Perhaps when you're upset, hurting, or desperate you find yourself doing things you later regret? Has your solution to this problem been to simply shove the feelings down and bury them? If so, how is that working... Join me in this episode as I talk about a different...
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As a modern Catholic guy, it's hard to find the balance. We know that God should come first, but what does that really mean? We know we're supposed to love our wife, but how do I do that when I'm overwhelmed by work and kids?This podcast is dedicated to those guys who really want to grow and become the man God created them to be. You'll find both practical strategies for managing life and better ways to view and engage the world. Join Life Coach Michael Jaquith and take one step closer to standing tall in the sight of the Father.
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