Episodes

Two of the most controversial topics in one episode....yes please! So many questions to answer, so little time. If you ever had a question about indulgences or purgatory, this is the episode for you. As Father Dom and I wrap …

I know you all loved the Usher reference in the title...no? Don't know who Usher is? Oh boy...moving on! In Part II on Confession we discuss penance...you can't complete the sacrament of Reconciliation without doing your pena...

Confession...another hot button issue that a lot of people simply don't understand. "Why can't I just confess my sins to God?" Or "why do I have to tell my sins to an old priest?" Confession is a gift God has …

Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. We have heard this commandment countless times throughout our life; so much so it has probably lost its meaning and significance. What if we were to tell you one of the greatest …

Trusting in God. We hear this statement countless times throughout our life. Oftentimes, we hear it so much it can, unfortunately, fall on deaf ears. We are all guilty of this. No matter how we are progressing in this life …

Father Mark Murphy is the lead pastor at St. Jude Catholic Church in Cedar Springs, IA. He is also a U.S. Navy veteran. Thank you for your service! Alan Keyes is a political conservative and activist, former U.N. Ambassador ...

Father John Riccardo, executive director of Acts XXIX and former pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Plymouth, MI, gives a memorable and needed homily on marriage. He brings humor and the powerful example of his father's li...

To be great, you must become little. The Manly Catholic is switching things up a bit this week and bringing you an amazing speech by Jim Caviezel, the man dubbed by Mel Gibson to play Jesus in the incredible movie …

Confession...sigh...argh...meh. Admit it, confession is one of those things you know you should do, but may not truly see the importance of it. If nothing else helps you see how important it is maybe this episode will help yo...

The thrill of victory...the agony of defeat. Men, these next two weeks James and Fr. Dom talk about the battle we face each and every day. We may not always be cognizant of this battle, but we better believe it …

On this week's episode, James flies solo! The communion of saints is something we, as Catholics, state we believe every time we recite the Apostles' Creed. But, what does that even mean? Who are the saints? What does communio...

Well, gentlemen...here we go. We all like a good controversy! In all seriousness, being clear in our faith and understanding what is going on in our beloved Church can help shape and form us. We must always remember that ever...

Transubstantiation is defined in the Catechism "by the consecration of the bread and wine there takes place a change of the whole substance of the bread into the substance of the body of Christ our Lord and of the whole …

The Eucharist ...the source and summit of our faith. Men, if you don't know the Eucharist, this episode is for you! The Eucharist and the cross are the two elements of our Catholic faith that caused most of Jesus's followers …

Blessings in disguise certainly apply to this week's episode, gentlemen. Our mistake on forgetting a crucial part of the 'Our Father' prayer on last week's episode turned into an episode jam-packed full of gems this week. It...

Welcome to Part 2 on Prayer! Prayer is indeed your greatest spiritual weapon against Satan and the evil one. Listen to find out what specific prayer will help you against the wickedness and snares of the devil (I tease, I …

"This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad!" Psalm 118:24 I am so excited to announce a partnership with the #1 Catholic app, Hallow! This is an amazing opportunity for you, our listeners, …

"A family that prays together stays together." How often have we heard this saying? How often do we roll our eyes and think to ourselves, "oh gosh, here we go again!" Don't be ashamed men, I used to think the …

THE SLAYER OF DEMONS! ...okay, that may not be a title given to St. Joseph, but it was a slip of the tongue by James and just maybe it will be added to his litany one day. For those of …

Often it is said that history repeats itself. If fatherhood has changed history before, why not again? Why not you? We are ALL called to be fathers in one way or another. Whether you are a biological father, spiritual father,...

Fatherhood changes history. Hyperbole? At first glance, maybe. But when you think about it and especially after you listen to this episode, you realize it is not hyperbolic at all. When fathers are present, active, and puttin...

Is it manly to love? Love is a word that is floated around too often in our society without much attachment. We say "I love you," "I love spaghetti!", "I love lamp!" Thanks, Brick. But to truly love as a …

What does it mean to be a Catholic man? Often times the simple questions are often the most challenging and cause us to reflect on something deeper within ourselves. Self-reflection is a skill I (James) am not particularly gi...

Hello again! Welcome to Episode 3, "The Manly Dillema." Today, James and Father Dom continue their epic discussion Bishop Olmsted's gut-punching "Into the Breach." Bishop Olmsted asks three important questions in his exhort...