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The Manly Catholic: Training Soldiers for Christ
Voted #1 Catholic Podcast for Men!
Jesus Christ is the epitome of what it means to be a man. With masculinity in our culture more confused than ever, join us at The Manly Catholic as we strive to ignite men to be on fire for Christ. Men are challenged and fight battles that often distract them from their ultimate goal: to become a saint. We will help you become saints and become the men God created you to be. And have some laughs along the way. Because who couldn't use more laughter in their…
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- The Manly Catholic: Training Soldiers for Christ
Ep 145 - St. Nicholas: The True Story of Courage, Generosity, and Faith
Forget Santa Claus. The real St. Nicholas was a fearless defender of truth, a protector of the innocent, and a beacon of holy masculinity. Born in 270 AD in…
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Ep 144 - Advent: A Call to Battle, Silence, and Spiritual Leadership
Advent is not just a season; it’s a call to action. In this episode of The Manly Catholic, we dive deep into what it truly means to prepare for Christ’s…
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Ep 143 - Roy Shaw and Unlocking Masculinity through Faith and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
This episode of The Manly Catholic marks a major milestone: our first-ever in-person interview! We’re joined by Roy Shaw, a husband, father, grandfather…
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Fr. Dom's Homs - Embracing Advent the Catholic Way from the 1st Sunday of Advent
Advent is here, and it’s time to rise to the challenge! From the 1st Sunday of Advent, Fr. Dom dives into the heart of it, unpacking its significance as a…
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Ep 142 - Flee From Heresy and Save Your Soul, A Conversation with Bishop Athanasius Schneider
Support the podcast! Buy Bishop Schneider's book here! Get the free Advent Gift Guide here! We have an oldie, but a goodie for you today! One of the most…
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Fr. Dom's Homs - Solemnity of Christ the King
Support the podcast here! Download the ADVENT GIFT GUIDE “Every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” On this solemnity of…
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Ep 141 - A Paradox of Grief and Joy, Exploring Christmas in Heaven with Anthony DeStefano
What is Christmas like in heaven? In this episode, James speaks with bestselling author Anthony DeStefano to uncover the inspiration behind his heartwarming…
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Ep 140 - Martyrs of The Eucharist: Inspiring Stories To Ignite The Fire Within
Imagine risking everything for a single moment with the Eucharist. In this episode of The Manly Catholic, we’re diving into the heart of that kind of courage…
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Fr. Dom's Homs - Faith, Sacrifice, and The Importance of The Eucharist
From the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Dom explores the profound themes of faith, sacrifice, and the significance of the Eucharist and the Holy Sacrifice…
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Ep 139 - Stopping The Cult of Transgenderism
In this powerful episode of The Manly Catholic, James sits down with Maria Keffler, co-founder of Advocates Protecting Children, to tackle the alarming spread…
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Ep 138 - Navigating Faith and Politics: A Catholic Voter's Guide
Politics and religion are two topics that should "never" be discussed in one episode. With the upcoming U.S. election, James thought it prudent to encourage…
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Ep 137 - Taking Up Your Shield and Sword, A Conversation with Steve Kerekes
If you are looking for the perfect arsenal for the spiritual battle, this episode is for you! In this episode of the Manly Catholic podcast, James speaks with…
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Fr. Dom's Homs - Be A Saint. What Else is There?
From the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Dom challenges us to be a saint. Because really, what else is there? He also discusses the recent canonization of…
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Ep 136 - Why The Reformation Misses the Mark, A Conversation with Paul Zucarelli
Buy Paul's book here! The Manly Catholic brings on Paul Zucarelli to discuss his book co-authored with Jesse Romero, "One Lord, One Faith, One Church." Paul…
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Fr. Dom's Homs - Embracing Simplicity in a Materialistic World
Fr. Dom reflects on the significance of World Mission Sunday, emphasizing the importance of giving and sharing one's faith. He discusses the dual aspects of…
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Fr. Dom's Homs - Speaking the Truth Even When Fellow "Catholics" Disagree
Fr. Dominic brings the heat in this homily. Speaking directly from Church teaching, he discusses the critical issues of marriage, divorce, and the sanctity of…
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Ep 135 - Removing the Stain on Your Soul, What's Up with Indulgences Anyways?
An episode too good we had to do it twice! In the last episode, Fr. Dom and James spoke on indulgences and we mentioned Episode 25. Well, we decided to…
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Ep 134 - From A Volcanic Eruption to Awkward Stares, Fr. Dom Recaps His Pilgrimage
James and Fr. Dominic discuss the transformative experience of pilgrimages, particularly focusing on Fr. Dom's recent Marian pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes…
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Ep 133 - Voting with Your Conscience and the Lesser of Two Evils, The Dangers of Pope Francis' Words
James and Dan are at it again. From Civil War to the dangers of Pope Francis's latest statements, you will be sure to be entertained from the start of the…
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Ep 132 - A Shroud of Controversy
In this episode, James and Dan explore a shroud of controversy. The Shroud of Turin is something that has brought about intense discussion on both sides of the…
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Ep 131 - From Dracula to St. Maximilian Kolbe and Everything in Between
James and Dan explore various themes that will spark anyone's interest. From Dracula to the legacy of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the importance of pursuing…
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Ep 130 - The Universal Call to Holiness, Another Dive into Lumen Gentium
Dan and James are back at it as they finish Lumen Gentium. In this episode, they talk about the crucial role of the laity, the universal call to holiness, and…
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Fr. Dom's Homs - The Power and Mystery of the Mass
Fr. Dom takes us back to the fundamentals of our faith: the Ten Commandments, the Mass, and the importance of each element within the Mass. Go to Mass as much…
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Ep 129 - The Gateway to the Divine Life with James and Fr. Dom
Fr. Dom and James dive into our baptism. Why is it important? What does it actually mean? Should we even care? What does the Church have to say about it? And…
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Ep 128 - Becoming A Light of the World, The Church as a Beacon of Hope
While Vatican II may stir up controversy in some Catholic hearts, the document "Lumen Gentium" remains as an integral part of the present-day Church. The…
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Pray with Your Spouse to Keep the Demons Away, A Homily with Fr. Dom
From the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Dom gives a homily discussing the power of prayer in the Catholic faith. He highlights the various types of prayers…
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Proclaiming the Truth in a World of Chaos, a Homily with Fr. Dom
From the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Dom discusses the importance of community and prayer in overcoming isolation and finding strength in God. Fr. Dom…
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The Assumption of Mary, A Homily from Fr. Dom
Fr. Dom delivers his homily celebrating the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He discusses the history and meaning of what that actually means and…
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EP 126 - Dei Verbum: The Gradual Revelation of God
In this podcast episode, James and Dan discuss divine revelation through the lens of Vatican II's "Dei Verbum," focusing on how God reveals Himself gradually…
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Ep 125 - Trusting in God's Plan When You Really Don't Want To: The Answer in the Cross
Dive into the profound depths of human experience as we unravel the mystery of suffering in our latest episode. Why do we suffer? Is there a higher purpose to…
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Ep 124 - Yes! You Can Have Joy in Your Marriage Too with Peter and Theresa Martin
Join James, Peter, and Theresa Martin as they delve into their transformative book, The Rule: St. John Paul II's Rule for a Joy-Filled Marriage of Divine Love…
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Becoming a Prophet of Our Time, A Homily with Fr. Dom
Fr. Dom explores the themes of being prophets, the significance of baptism, the history of the split of the 12 tribes of Israel, the role of the apostles in…
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Ep 123 - Defending the Faith: Bishop Athanasius Schneider on Heresy, Modernism, and Catholic Truth
What is the true nature of heresy, and how does it threaten the integrity of our faith? Join us for an eye-opening episode of the Manly Catholic featuring the…
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Ep 122 - Becoming A Monster and Fighting Back with Fr. Dom
Ladies and gentlemen, he is back! Fr. Dom is back in the saddle. This conversation explores a large variety of topics as we take some questions from some of…
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Ep 121 - Habits, Prayer, and Praying without Ceasing with Jim Papandrea
Jim Papandrea comes onto the podcast to discuss how the early Church prayed. What did their prayer look like? Did they participate in repetitive prayer like…
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The Church with Deep Roots, A Homily with Fr. Dominic
In this homily, Fr. Dom enlightens us with how Church is a strong tree with deep roots, the kingdom of God as a mustard seed, and the role of fathers in…
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Ep 120 - The Art of the Pilgrim Warrior with Fr. McTeigue
In this engaging and enlightening talk from the KEPHA Men's Conference, Father McTeigue discusses the importance of being a pilgrim, a warrior, and a leader in…
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Honoring the Eucharist with Reverence, A Homily with Fr. Matthew Barnum
Father Matthew Barnum is a dear friend of Fr. Dom and a very holy man. We are pleased to share his homily from what he calls the 2nd Sunday of Corpus Christi…
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Ep 119 - When the Past Collides with the Present, A Prophecy with Jim Valois
James interviews another James about a Marian apparition and prophecy all the way back from the 16th century and one you probably have never heard about…
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Celebrating Corpus Christi Sunday, A Homily with Fr. Dom
The beautiful celebration of Corpus Christi is upon us and Fr. Dom does not disappoint! He discusses the significance of the Eucharistic procession and shares…
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Ep 118 - From A to Z and All Things In Between, A Catholic Compendium of All You Need to Know with Shaun McAfee
Shaun McAfee returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book 'All Things Catholic: A Guide from A to Z'. James and Shaun cover various topics related to the…
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Challenges and Triumphs: A History with Fr. Dom on the Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity Sunday. In this homily with Fr. Dom, he explores the profound mystery of the Holy Trinity and its significance in the Christian faith. It delves…
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Ep 117 - Abortion is a Man's Issue Too with Deacon Kevin Cummings
In this episode, James and Deacon Kevin Cummings discuss his organization, Deacons of Hope, which aims to protect and defend the image and likeness of God at…
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Pentecost Sunday - A Homily with Fr. Dom
From Pentecost Sunday, Fr. Dom discusses the gift of the Holy Spirit and the role of the Catholic Church in bringing people into the fullness of faith. He…
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Love is More Than A Feeling, A Homily from Fr. Dom from the 6th Sunday of Easter
From the 6th Sunday of Easter, Fr. Dom is at it again. The principal theme of this homily is the concept of love and how it relates to being created in the…
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Ep 116 - The Sunday Scaries: Why The Sabbath Deserves to Be Honored with Daniel Fitzpatrick
Today, James interviews Daniel Fitzpatrick about his book 'Restoring the Lord's Day: How Reclaiming Sunday Can Revive Our Human Nature'. We discuss the…
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Being the Light in the Darkness, A Homily with Fr. Dom from the 5th Sunday of Easter
From the 5th Sunday of Easter (I know, I'm late!) Fr. Dom explores the concept of being attached to Jesus as the vine and the importance of remaining in Him…
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Ep 115 - Being Active When The World Gives You a Fluffy Pillow with Michael Gormley
From KEPHA 2024, Michael Gormley discusses the importance of living a life of purpose and devotion to God. He emphasizes the need for men to provide, protect…
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Ep 114 - The Luck of The Irish with Connie Marshner
James welcomes Connie Marshner to The Manly Catholic to discuss St. Patrick, the High Cross, ancient Irish Catholicism, and so much more in her latest book…
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Ep 113 - A Saint for Our Times with Kaitlyn Mason
In this conversation, James interviews Kaitlyn Mason about her book on St. Faustina and the importance of Divine Mercy. Kaitlyn shares her personal connection…
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From the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Finding Peace and Joy in the Eucharist with Fr. Dom
From the 3rd Sunday in Easter, Fr. Dom discusses the importance of the Holy Trinity in our lives and how it can transform us to becoming kind, loving…
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Ep 112 - Battling Satan with Our Lady of Sorrows with Patrick O'Hearn
In this episode of The Manly Catholic, host James interviews Patrick O'Hearn about his book 'Our Lady of Sorrows: Devotion to Mary's Seven Sorrows for…
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He is Risen! - A Homily with Fr. Dom from Easter Morning
He is risen! He is risen indeed! In his Easter morning homily, Father Dom reflects on the power and dynamite of the Resurrection of Jesus. He emphasizes that…
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Easter Vigil - A Homily from Fr. Dom
Fr. Dom explores the significance of the Easter Vigil liturgy and the journey of those being initiated into the Catholic Church. It emphasizes the power and…
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Good Friday 2024 - A Homily with Fr. Dom
In this episode, Fr. Dom reflects on the passion of Christ and the significance of Good Friday. He emphasizes the power of the last words spoken by Jesus from…
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Palm Sunday 2024 - A Homily with Fr. Dom
Father Dom is back with another tremendous homily. He reflects on the power and significance of the gospel narrative of Palm Sunday. He highlights the…
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Ep 111 - Hallowed Be Thy Name: Discovering the Roots Behind the #1 Catholic App in the World
Discover the fascinating story behind the *#1 Catholic app* Hallow, with Alessandro DiSanto, co-founder of Hallow. He shares his personal background and the…
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Ep 110 - Becoming A Superhero for the Average Joe, A Conversation with Steve Thomas
In this conversation, James and our distinguished guest, Steve Thomas, discuss his 1st book Catholic Joe Superhero, a must-read for men (and all Catholics…
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2nd Sunday of Lent - A Homily with Father Dom
From the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Fr. Dom discusses the liturgy of the Transfiguration and the importance of Lent. He shares a story about teaching children about…
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Ep 109 - Crushing The Head of the Serpent with Dr. Paul Thigpen
In this conversation, James interviews Dr. Paul Thigpen about the importance of Mary in the Catholic faith and her role in spiritual warfare. Paul shares his…