The Catholic Dad Pod

He is risen! Happy Easter, everyone! Join us as we open up about the emotions, challenges, and graces we experienced walking through Holy Week. From Palm Sunday to the joy of the Resurrection, we share what moved us, what surprised us, and what this sacred week stirs in our hearts.Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠

Join us as we welcome our amazing wives for an honest conversation about what it looks like to die to self in marriage and parenting. Are we doing it joyfully? Or are we keeping score? We dive into the rise of our wives favorite word, OVERSTIMULATED, and much more.Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠

Join us this week for our most unfiltered and unscripted episode yet. We welcome our friend and ACTS Retreat brother, Dr. Chris Coleman, to discuss living the Catholic life to its fullest. From movies that haunted us, why Catholic women are the best, all the way to why Hollywood is evil, we cover some serious ground here! Enjoy!Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠

What is real rest? Is resting the same as being lazy? How do we actually rest in God’s love? And what does it mean to truly honor the Sabbath in a busy modern world? Join us as we explore the difference between laziness and the kind of rest that renews the body, mind, and soul.Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠

Join us this week as we sit down with Ryan’s identical twin brother, Sean. Hear Sean’s perspective on how faith has shaped his life and how God continues to work in it today. From struggles and confessions to leaning on the saints for guidance, this honest conversation is full of faith, growth, and a little brotherly banter. You won’t want to miss this family affair.Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠

Join us this week for an early Lent check-in! How are those Lenten commitments holding up? We dive into the importance of building healthy habits, why exercise matters not just for your body but for your mind and soul, and how discipline in one area strengthens every part of your life. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠

Lent isn’t just a season, it is a call to spiritual conversion. Join us this week as we unpack why Catholic men need to take Lent seriously. We dive into how partnering with our spouses for Lent strengthens our marriages, we share some of the tougher disciplines we’re taking on this year, and we explain why embracing discomfort is essential for real growth. Join us as we prepare our hearts for Easter by leaning into prayer, sacrifice, and the grace God offers in this season.Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠

Join us this week as we dive into a candid, real-life conversation about the distractions that pull us away from Christ, prayer, and our calling as husbands and fathers. From buzzing phones to constant fatigue, from the noise of daily life to the subtle temptations that chip away at our focus, we unpack the things that quietly (and not-so-quietly) derail our pursuit of holiness. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠

Join us this week as we dive into the Beatitudes, what they mean, how our understanding of them has grown over the years, and how they challenge and guide us as Catholic men today. Rooted in Sunday’s Gospel, this conversation unpacks the beauty, depth, and real-world application of Christ’s call to holiness.Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠

Join us as we dive into the messy, real-life challenges of fatherhood, health, and faith. From resisting sweets to finding balance in routine, prayer, and community, we share our personal experiences with diet struggles, parenting hurdles, and spiritual growth. Whether you’re a parent or just someone trying to live intentionally, this episode offers a little insight to help you navigate life’s temptations with faith and humility. And maybe a little humor.Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠

Join us as we welcome Dan Whatley to the show for a powerful conversation on raising older children in the faith and helping them take true ownership of their relationship with Christ. Together, we explore what it looks like for dads to guide teens toward authentic discipleship, model prayer and virtue, and live out the Gospel unashamedly in the workplace and beyond. From real-life stories to practical wisdom, this episode dives into the joys and challenges of leading by example as Catholic men.Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠Click Here!⁠Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠

Join us as we kick off season 2 of The Catholic Dad Pod with special guest Michael Brunson. In this episode, we dive into the rich theme of faith and reason, how the two not only coexist but strengthen one another. Michael shares his journey into the Catholic faith and offers insight into how wonder, curiosity, and the pursuit of truth have shaped his relationship with God. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! Click Here!Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠If you want to check out the YouTube video that sparked this conversation, or any of the other resources we checked out, click the links below:1. The Conversation Starter! 2. Fr. Chris Alar: Eucharistic Miracles 3. Bishop Robert Barron: Faith, Science, and Evangelization

Join us as we sit down with Nathan Davison, the founder of Arma Lucis, a candle company whose very name reflects a powerful journey from darkness into Christ’s light. Hear how Nathan faced one of the darkest moments of his life, how his faith was challenged and strengthened, and how trusting in the Lord reshaped his perspective and purpose. From personal struggle to spiritual renewal, this conversation sheds light on the transformative power of Christ and what it truly means to wear the Armor of Light.To check out the amazing candles Nathan creates, go check out Arma Lucis now!Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Christmas shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠

Join us as we sit down with our friend and fellow parishioner, Holt Ingalls. From rocking newborn boys in the back of Mass to striking up a conversation in the most ordinary of places: the church bathroom, this conversation deepens into what it means to live the faith authentically as men. This episode highlights how shared experience links men together in real, lasting friendship and how God uses everyday moments to build something far greater.Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Christmas shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠Ready for a movie night? Check out Triumph of the Heart, the unbelievable story of St. Maximillian Kolbe. Go to ⁠www.triumphoftheheart.com⁠. Use code THECATHOLICDADPOD

In this episode, we sit down with our friend and fellow parishioner Charlie Wilder, leader of the Men on the Way Bible study, to talk about why men today need Scripture more than ever. Charlie shares how diving deeply into God’s Word transforms not just our understanding of the faith, but the way we lead, love, and live as Catholic men. Join us as we discuss practical ways to approach the Bible and why it is essential on our spiritual journeys. Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Christmas shopping needs. ⁠⁠Click here!⁠Ready for a movie night? Check out Triumph of the Heart, the unbelievable story of St. Maximillian Kolbe. Go to www.triumphoftheheart.com. Use code THECATHOLICDADPOD

Happy Thanksgiving from The Catholic Dad Pod. Join us as we talk about our biggest blessings, the overlooked gifts, and the quiet graces that often go unnoticed in the chaos of everyday life. From faith and family to funny dad moments and the small mercies that get us through the week, this episode is all about gratitude.This episode is brought to you by the new film, Triumph of the Heart: Available now. ⁠⁠Click Here to stream! ⁠⁠Use code THECATHOLICDADPOD for 10% off in the first two months!Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Black Friday shopping needs. Click here!

Join us in this episode as we welcome Dalton Howard, a faithful Catholic husband and father and dedicated police officer. We discuss his upbringing, falling away and reversion back to Catholicism, as well as the balance of justice and mercy in his career. This episode is brought to you by the new film, Triumph of the Heart: Available now. ⁠Click Here to stream! ⁠Use code THECATHOLICDADPOD for 10% off in the first two months!

Join us as we sit down with our pastor and friend, Monsignor Michael Farmer of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Auburn, Alabama. From his journey to the priesthood and his formative years studying in Rome, to the joys and challenges of shepherding a large parish family, Monsignor shares the heart behind his vocation and what it truly means to live as a spiritual father. This episode is brought to you by the new film, Triumph of the Heart: Available now. Click Here to stream! Use code THECATHOLICDADPOD for 10% off in the first two months!

Join us this week as we look back at the movies that shaped us, from A Knight's Tale to Gladiator, Toy Story to Shawshank. We talk about how our favorite films hit differently now as husbands, dads, and men of faith, and how we find unexpected lessons about virtue, redemption, and grace hidden behind Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters.

Join us as we sit down to discuss the impact of music throughout our lives: our first loves in music, how our tastes changed with time and maturity, and how our Catholic Faith shapes how we now approach and appreciate the songs we listen to.

Join us this week as we sit down with Trey and Mari Wagner, the husband-and-wife duo behind West Coast Catholic. They share their inspiring faith journeys, the story of how God brought them together, and how the Holy Spirit has guided their mission of evangelization through their business: crafting rosaries and faith-inspired lifestyle items that bring beauty and prayer into everyday life.Check out westcoastcatholic.co to see all their incredible items for sale!Follow @Mari.C.Wagner @WestCoastCatholic @TreyWags @EverBePodcast for more from our guests!

After celebrating their son’s first birthday, Ryan and Tess open up about the incredible journey of their first year as parents. In this intimate conversation with Alex, they share how God’s presence has been revealed through sleepless nights, answered prayers, and the quiet moments that shaped their faith and family.

Join us this episode as we sit down with two of our closest friends, Chase and Karlie Kincaid, to discuss their separate but intertwined conversion stories. We dive into their biggest questions concerning the Catholic faith, the people who helped them along the way, and how they ultimately arrived home in the Catholic Church. Follow Karlie’s page @kindredinkairos on Instagram or TikTok! A space for Catholics who want to go deeper in faith, theology, and truth. Expect thoughtful conversations on apologetics, prolife topics, and family life all centered on grace, belonging, and learning to live in God’s perfect time.

Join us as we explore how Christ reveals Himself through the people in our lives, from our closest family members, a stranger at church, even your boss at work. In this episode, we reflect on how seeing His light in others not only deepens our faith but also challenges us to become reflections of Christ for those around us.

From school shootings to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, our news cycle seems to overflow with stories of tragedy, darkness, and evil showing its face in the world. It can leave us shaken, searching for answers, and wondering how to make sense of it all. In this episode, we dive into man’s natural reaction to evil, wrestle with the question of where it truly comes from, and remind ourselves of God’s ultimate victory over it.

Join us as we dive into the topic of time: how we spend it, how we waste it, and how we can better order it as Catholic men, husbands, and fathers. From balancing work, family, and faith to making space for prayer in the middle of busy schedules, we reflect on recent triumphs and struggles.

Join us as we sit down with filmmaker Anthony D’Ambrosio, writer and director of Triumph of the Heart, the upcoming film about St. Maximilian Kolbe. Anthony opens up about his own struggles with faith, how Kolbe’s sacrifice brought him hope, and the incredible story behind making this film. Together, we talk about courage, suffering, and what it looks like to bring a saint’s witness of love to life on screen.Triumph of the Heart comes out Septmber 12th! Call your local theater and request a screening now!

Join us as we sit down with AJ Tablada, founder of St. Michael’s Angels, to talk about living out the Gospel through service. AJ shares his journey from visiting lonely hospital patients to building supportive housing communities, and how he and his wife, Melissa, have heard and followed the voice of God in their lives.

Join us for this episode as we discuss the humanity of Jesus Christ, examples from scripture, and how it translates to everyday life as faithful Catholic men. And with College Football right around the corner, see what you think of our Bible character comparisons for every SEC football team.

Hot take time! Join us this week for some Catholic hot takes about a wide range of topics. From family life and prayer to sports and home decor, we dive into our most opinionated episode yet. Agree or disagree? let us know in the comments!

Join us this week for an honest, heartfelt look at our lives, reflecting on where we've seen God’s hand at work the most. From moments of triumph to seasons of trial, we explore how God uses every experience to draw us closer to Him, and we ask the challenging question: are we truly listening for His voice?

You may recognize this week's guest from his large social media following, his Word on Fire content, or even his two appearances on American Ninja Warrior. Join us this week as we interview a priest who wears many hats. Whether it's pastoral duties in his large Little Rock, Arkansas parish, hand crafting knives, hunting and working out, Fr. Stephen Gadberry stays busy, humble, and relatable.

In this episode, we are joined once again by our good friend, Avery Wells, to discuss a rising trend in young Christian families: Home Births. With each of us having personally experienced this unique decision and journey, we come together to share our stories, open the discussion from a father's perspective, and show how our faith and our God carried us through it all.

Join us as we welcome fellow parishioner and dear friend, Michael LaPointe, to discuss varying forms of leadership, rules leaders must follow, and the life of distinguished veteran and late St. Michael the Archangel parishioner, Lt. Gen. Hal Moore.

He has baptized our babies, married our friends, eaten dinner and sipped bourbon with us. In this special episode, we sit down with the priest who helped shape our community’s spiritual foundation. Join us as we welcome Fr. Peyton Plessala to talk about vocation, family, friendship, and the domestic church.

The plague of pornography is running rampant . Our culture desensitizes us, and modern technology makes it more accessible than ever. Join us as we lift the veil on the fantasy and discuss the dangers of this poison, both for our young people and in our marriages.

Join us as we welcome our dear friend and ACTS Retreat brother, Shane Blanchard, on the show to discuss the importance of Christian men sharing their testimony, stepping out of their comfort zone, and finding brothers in Christ.

Join us for a heartfelt conversation with our good friend, Avery Wells. We discuss the highs and lows of striving to be strong Christian husbands and fathers, as well as raising our children with Christ at the center of our families.

Join us as we welcome our good friend, Matt Smith, on the show to discuss Protestant and Catholic similarities and differences in everything from youth group to forgiveness and worship.

Which of the incredible Catholic saints would you put in your starting lineup? Join us as we assemble our starting 11 most influential (non-biblical) saints throughout the history of our church.

Join us on this episode as we reflect on our Catholic schooling, talk about our prayer lives, and discuss everything from our reversions back to our faith to our very existence and death itself.

In this episode, we reflect on the failures of various characters in the Gospels. Join us as we discuss how we have failed personally in similar ways, and how leaning on God has helped see us through those failures in an effort to become better men.

Join us for an in depth conversation where we discuss the difficulty and necessity of proclaiming hard truths of our church. Our good friend, Chris Eversole, leads our discussion on what truth actually is, what popes and saints have to say about the truth, and every Christian man's calling to proclaim, defend, and stand up for the truth.

Catholic men are called to be the spiritual leaders in their home. What does that leadership look like from the wife's perspective? Join us as we welcome our beloved brides onto the show to discuss what they look for in strong spiritual leadership, how they feel most supported in their faith, and much more.

The Catholic Mass is the ultimate prayer. It is the source and summit of the Christian life. Join us as we discuss preparing for Mass, putting aside reservations and fully participating in each part, and some practical ways to get the most out of it... even while wrangling small children.

Human beings are uniquely made amongst God's creation. Made in His image and likeness, we have the ability to share in His divine love. However, due to the original sin of Adam and Eve and the fall of humanity, we are now open to spiritual attack from Satan and his demons. Join us as we discuss what spiritual warfare is, how a spiritual attack may feel, weapons to combat attacks, and much more.

In a world where divorce rates are through the roof, what is it about devout Catholics that makes them more inclined to defy the odds? What sets Catholic marriage apart from other marriages? Join us as we discuss how church teaching equips husbands and wives to understand the fullness of the sacrament and covenant they partake in, what the difference between a contract and a covenant is, and how marriage provides an abundance of grace even after the wedding bells have rung. Thank you for joining us!

Masculinity is a word that elicits many different opinions and emotions. But in its truest form created by God, what does masculinity look like? Join us in our first full length episode as we discuss childhood impressions of masculinity, how we carried those impressions into adulthood, when in life we feel truly masculine, and practical ways we strive to be Christ centered men each and every day. Thank you for joining us!

Welcome to The Catholic Dad Pod, everyone! We are so excited to launch this project and get the ball rolling. Tune in and get to know these two Catholic dads a bit more before we begin our episodes. We hope you enjoy. God bless!