Best Michael Jaquith Podcasts (2025)

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264 - Forgive Your Wife 35:53

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1d ago35:53

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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 as I explore why and how to forgive our wives. It is …

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263 - Remain True with Anthony Freda 52:35

10d ago52:35

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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 react to that defines who and what we become next. J…

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262 - Deeds Before Words 32:50

17d ago32:50

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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 hypocrite. Jesus had strong language about that. Join me in th…

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261 - Anxiety, Depression, and the Lord 26:59

24d ago26:59

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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 overlap between psychology and the faith: that of how ou…

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260 - Careful Marital Conflict is Critical 33:11

2M ago33:11

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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 Men as I talk about how to handle conflict in a marriag…

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259 - Perspective with Pat Welsh 55:41

2M ago55:41

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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 as a Catholic man in today's world. We cover a number…

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258 - How to Lose Well 27:10

2M ago27:10

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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 the difference. Whether on the sports field or in the …

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257 - How To Love Yourself With Weaknesses 33:29

3M ago33:29

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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 someone else who's hurt me as much as I've hurt myse…

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256 - Poverty with Mike Tenbusch 53:30

4M ago53:30

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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 about money - but about emotional and spiritual poverty.…

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255 - Children Discipline Basics 39:15

4M ago39:15

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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 discussion about children's discipline. I try to sta…

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254 - Two Scientists Discuss God with Douglass Ell 53:25

4M ago53:25

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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 guest Doug Ell and I talk about how we understand our …

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253 - Power of Storytelling with Joseph Bolton 57:36

5M ago57:36

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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 Life Coach For Men as my guest Joseph Bolton and I talk …

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252 - Loneliness with Terry Poplava 59:18

5M ago59:18

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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 particularly in men. Our parishes were supposed to be a pla…

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251 - Catholic Health with Chase Crouse 54:19

5M ago54:19

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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 Catholic Life Coach For Men as my guest Chase Crouse explain…

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250 - Food Theology with Andy Felton 56:35

6M ago56:35

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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 my guest Andy Felton explains his theological approach…

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249 - Good Politics in and out of the home 27:22

6M ago27:22

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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 help bring us together as people. What if they were an …

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248 - Meadow Reports 20:19

6M ago20:19

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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 concept about how marriage communication works: the M…

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247 - Christian Fatherhood with Josh Poteet 56:34

6M ago56:34

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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 episode of Catholic Life Coach For Men as Josh Potee…

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246 - Keep Going Back To God with Jack Landry 1:07:37

7M ago1:07:37

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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 this episode for a great discussion with my guest Jack L…

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245 - Authentic Masculinity with Josh Tomeoni 1:07:12

7M ago1:07:12

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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 their man but are also scared of that masculinity. Thi…

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244 - Self Care vs Self Sacrifice 35:32

8M ago35:32

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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 either direction. As we go through life, the right bal…

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243 - Vulnerability in Marriage with Matt Kutz 1:00:56

8M ago1:00:56

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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 episode as Dr. Matt Kutz and I break open some practica…

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242 - Wounds On Display 20:58

8M ago20:58

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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 His resurrection? Yes, to a certain extent, they hel…

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241 - Heal For Your Marriage with Dean Sunseri 46:38

8M ago46:38

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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 more urgent to start this work! Join me in this episo…

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240 - A Real Lenten Sacrifice 18:46

9M ago18:46

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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 episode as I discuss what I'm doing for Lent, and I chall…

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239 - You're The Best with Sig Muller 55:02

10M ago55:02

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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 recovery. His perspective on life and the faith is foreve…

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238 - How to Forgive Yourself 20:42

10M ago20:42

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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 some may try to transfer the debt to others.) Join me i…

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237 - A Psychological Evaluation of Confession 37:23

10M ago37:23

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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 explore the Sacrament of Confession. Not only do I cover …

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236 - Who Am I with Benjamin Nevares 56:06

10M ago56:06

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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 was raised in the Catholic Church, he fell away as he…

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235 - Love Yourself with John Bacon 1:06:57

10M ago1:06:57

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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 healing to. If you don't fix a broken foundation of a ho…

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234 - Rejection Addiction with Dr. Gary Lawrence 52:10

11M ago52:10

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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 Dr. Gary Lawrence shares some of his wisdom from over…

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233 - Meditation and Anger 33:16

11M ago33:16

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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 much activity. Even our prayers, holy and awesome as…

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232 - Catholic Media for Kids with Peter Atkinson 1:03:38

11M ago1:03:38

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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, it's totally free! Join me in this episode as Peter Atk…

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231 - Plan Your Estate For Free with Preston Allex 50:01

11M ago50:01

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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 United States with free wills and estate planning. We wal…

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230 - Implicit Memory 33:45

12M ago33:45

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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 this episode as discuss what "implicit memory" is and ho…

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229 - Are you a slave to your feelings 37:12

12M ago37:12

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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 way of dealing with feelings. When we deal with our …

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228 - Fight like a saint 43:08

1y ago43:08

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If you are married, you've likely had fights that went poorly. You've probably also had issues that should have been brought up but have been hidden. It often seems like biology itself is against us when we disagree with our spouse. If we are not careful, it certainly can. Join me in this episode as I discuss how to fight with your spouse in a way …

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227 - Why her words hurt so much 28:44

1y ago28:44

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It's very painful for husbands when our wives unleash verbal attacks on us. Yet, we rarely know how to express why this is true even to ourselves. We certainly don't know what to say to our wives - and often get in trouble for trying. Join me in this episode as I compare male to male interactions with the underlying threat of physical violence and …

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226 - Are you too hard on yourself 27:36

1y ago27:36

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Odds are good that the person that has caused the most pain and suffering in your life is...you! If you're at all like me, you know that you can be lazy, mean, and sometimes even vicious if you do not keep a check on your natural weaknesses. So that's what we do! Sometimes we even come to dislike ourselves and treat ourselves in a way we would neve…

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225 - Confront the fears that separate us from God 35:24

1y ago35:24

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The most common instruction in the Bible is "do not be afraid," yet we humans are frequently fearful and worrisome. What's worse is that often we don't even recognize the deeper fears. These are the fears that cause us to pull back from God. Most men suffer from one of the following three fears: God has some limit. I'm too bad or broken for God to …

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224 - Corporate to Entrepreneur with Dcn Charlie Echeverry 1:01:18

1y ago1:01:18

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We all intellectually know we are supposed to surrender everything to God. We can generally handle the first several requests God makes. But then, it starts to get more difficult. What do you do when God asks you to surrender what looks like the safety of your family? Join me in this episode as Deacon Charlie Echeverry shares his story of surrender…

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223 - Humility Part 8 - Michaels additions to the Litany 36:05

1y ago36:05

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Pride has always been the worst of the capital sins. I believe that it is the chief sin of our age. After going through the entire Litany of Humility, I felt there was a bit more to be said. This entire episode is simply my additions to the Litany of Humility. You may find some similarity to these. If so, I invite you to join me on my journey. Join…

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222 - Humility Part 7 - Others more than I 44:25

1y ago44:25

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We all know humility is important, but it isn't easy! Particularly in an age where comparisons are forced down our throat by every app and social media source. How are we to respond? In this episode I continue the discussion about humility by exploring the last section of the Litany of Humility. In episode six I talked about the dangers of comparis…

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221 - Depression and suicide in youth with Mr. Whiskey 55:29

1y ago55:29

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Our children are growing up in an environment unlike any previous generations. Technology and cultural expectations have taken away their childhood and forced them to mature faster than ever. This is having some difficult effects. Join me in this episode as I'm joined by a much younger guest who goes by Mr. Whisky. We talk about his work supporting…

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220 - Humility Part 6 - CompariSIN 30:30

1y ago30:30

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Comparison is the thief of joy. Even if we men don't speak our comparisons out loud very often, they still destroy our joy and happiness in life. They take a gift of God that is so good, and make us so terribly unhappy about it. Join me in this episode as I walk through the danger of comparisons and how to steal your joy back. Imagine a kid with a …

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219 - Humility Part 5 - Indirect Wound Fears 33:44

1y ago33:44

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The Litany of Humility is one of the hardest prayers to pray and actually mean. Everyone groans when they first read it. This is a series designed to help us men through this litany and help us find humility. Join me in this episode as I continue to work through the various parts of the Litany of Humility. In this episode, I break apart the indirec…

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218 - Christian Response to Problems with Dr Mark Teague 54:44

1+ y ago54:44

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A man who enters the world will encounter problems. This is unavoidable. As soon as one is solved, another rises up. Over time this can be extremely frustrating. It's tempting to just start blaming - other people, events, and even God. When a man turns to blame and plays a victim, his life only gets worse. If he continues, he ends up with a life no…

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217 - Humility Part 4 - Direct Wound Fears 32:16

1+ y ago32:16

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Emotional attacks hurt. They cause wounds that can fester for decades if left alone. Worse, we men are particularly bad at dealing with emotional pain. It's not a surprise that we do not like the Litany of Humility. It's painful to even think about! Deep down, however, we need it. Rather than hiding, drinking, or turning to some pleasure, the Chris…

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216 - Humility Part 3 - Indirect Goods 27:25

1+ y ago27:25

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The most dangerous part of Pride is how often it hides itself behind seemingly well intentioned lies. Being consulted is a good thing. Being preferred because you've worked hard is also a good thing. The desire of these, however, is not. This does not make sense right away. It's not obvious why this should be so. Join me in this episode as I discus…

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215 - Humility Part 2 - Direct Good 28:40

1+ y ago28:40

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This episode continues the Humility series where I am exploring the Litany of Humility. This is one of the most painful prayers to pray, and therefore probably pretty important. Pride is one of the greatest sins of our time - and perhaps always has been. As Christians, we are called to combat the pride in our own hearts in a powerful and unique way…