The Catholic Gentleman

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In this special episode, Sam speaks with master meadmaker, Ricky Klein of Groennfell Meadery. They discuss:

• the history and origins of mead as a beverage
• the many different styles of mead
• making mead at home
• where you can buy authentic mead
• and more...

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam meet with Josh Hochschild, co-author of A Mind At Peace, to discuss the fact that modern technology is designed with the human person as the product to be sold, and how the addictive elements are disrupting and deadening our relationship with God, our family and friends, and ourselves. We also discuss the hierarchy of virtues a man needs to work on to regain control of his faculties and grow in holiness.

In this episode we discuss;

• How technology is here to stay but does NOT need to control us
• How the perennial teachings of the Church can still be used for this combat
• How each of us struggle and have certain practices we use to stay disciplined
• And more

Joshua P. Hochschild is Professor of Philosophy and Director of Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Mount St. Mary’s University, where he also served six years as the inaugural Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. In addition to scholarly articles and books in medieval logic, metaphysics, ethics and social thought, his writing has appeared in Commonweal, First Things, Front Porch Republic, and the Wall Street Journal. He is co-author (with Christopher O. Blum) of A Mind at Peace: Reclaiming an Ordered Soul in the Age of Distraction (2017) and for 2020-21 he is President of the American Catholic Philosophical Association. He and his wife and their four children live in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

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Learn More about Josh at https://directory.msmary.edu/people/joshua-hochschild.html

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss the fact that we as gentlemen desire to be competent and capable in the world. A man wants to know (or at least feel like he knows) that no matter what situation he’s placed in, he’ll be able to handle himself — to act rather than react.

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In this episode we discuss;

• Practical Skills Every Man Should Develop
• Relationship Skills
• Spiritual Practices and Disciplines 
• And more

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss the role of a husband and father as the spiritual head of the family. Through the conversation, they challenge men to take a more active role in fostering a vibrant domestic church and provide tangible steps on how this can be achieved. True manliness is not about assuming a passive or subservient role in matters of your family's faith. True manliness is about having the courage to charitably plan and guide.

In this episode we discuss;

• The unfortunate passivity lived in the lives of many modern husbands and fathers
• Non-negotiable spiritual practices to take as a family
• Negotiable spiritual disciplines that are filled with meaning and are great traditions
• Overall atmosphere that can help in your domestic church
• And More

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam are joined by Dr. Scott Hahn to discuss the moral decay and decline of right order in society. We get into how separation of church and state is not of divine origin and how an inability to admit this creates a false reality that leads to injustice towards God. Let us all take on the responsibility to bring God's natural and divine law to renew the mind of society.

In this episode we discuss;

• What are the Root Causes of the Crisis Society is in
• How College Students Today are Unprepared to Think
• How the Renewal of the Mind is Needed Today More Than Ever
• How Lack of Zeal for Life is Not the Issue
• Dr. Scott Hahn's Work to Bring About Change and Order to Society
• And More...

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss the life lessons that men have to learn to mature and grow in wisdom, holiness, and virtue. Going through life with an attempt to avoid difficulties and suffering will stunt your development as a man and lead to selfishness. We both get honest about our youthful immaturity and how God has worked in our weakness to make us stronger men.

In this episode we discuss;

• Learning to accept God's Will
• How To Appreciate and Respect Women
• Development in the Spiritual Life
• And More...

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss the timeless requirements of a man within the modern dating scene. They bring clarity to what is the appropriate outlook with dating and how gentlemen should view relationships within the wisdom of the Church.

In this episode we discuss;

• Why You Should Always Avoid Sneaky Dating
• Learn To Listen In The Digital Space
• How To Protect Her Dignity and Yours
• Why Courage Is Necessary And Masculine
• And More...

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John meets with Kevin Wells to discuss the life of a man and likely future saint that we can all learn a great deal from. If you have never heard of Venerable Fr. Aloysius Schwartz, who died in 1992 after saving tens of thousands of children, this episode is worth your time. His adventurous spirit and passionate devotion to Our Lady brought him to the depths of faith that few of us achieve in this life. His work and legacy continue today through the order of the Sisters of Mary.

In this episode we discuss;

• How Fr. Al Schwartz fought corruption
• His never-ending drive to follow God's will
• How he physically fought a mob boss
• His love of The Virgin of the Poor and Her miraculous working in his life
• And More...

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss why a man is incomplete without religion. We go through the relativistic and consumerist mindset of the modern world, and finish with how Christ's Church is the only point of truth we as men can trust.

In this episode we discuss:

• How to avoid worshipping yourself or false gods
• Why religion is not a commodity for people to pick and choose
• How religion, when rightly understood and embraced, is liberating
• What the Council of Trent had to say about religion
• And More...

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone. He has been in the news for the past few months and we discuss topics from the Eucharistic Coherence document, primacy of conscience, as well as how men can conduct themselves with dignity and truth in the public space. Join us as His Excellency provides us with clarity and direction.

In this episode we discuss:

• How the primacy of conscience is used as an evasion tactic
• The Eucharistic Coherence document and what can be expected
• How we as men can help and support the bishops
• And More....

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Devin Schadt, a Catholic Gentleman and premier scholar on Fatherhood and St. Joseph. We get honest about the struggles we all face to consistently be a good and loving father, how to understand our roles as a Catholic Spiritual Father, and how to raise a holy family filled with love and virtue. You will not want to miss this episode!

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• Learn about the crisis caused by an incorrect understanding of fatherhood in society
• Learn how to successfully pray the rosary as a family
• Learn how CUSTOS: Total Consecration through St. Joseph is perfectly made for fathers
• And More...

Devin Schadt is the executive director of the Fathers of St. Joseph, an apostolate that labors for the restoration, redemption, and revitalization of fatherhood. He is also the creator of a great YouTube channel The Catholic Father - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIoghdiSiI5JRAxn3PgWmQ.

Devin is the author of 19 books on fatherhood and/or St. Jospeh; and is the creator of the video-devotional system LEAD: The Four Marks of Fatherly Greatness. 

Devin lives with his wife and five daughters in the Midwest. 

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For other books and resources from Devin Schadt, visit the Fathers of St. Joseph link above.

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss some of the best ways to be happy, find purpose, and grow in masculine virtue. Generosity can present itself in many different ways, each of unique merit, and all of them necessary to becoming a well-rounded and intentional man. Join us.

• Learn this mark of a true gentleman
• How generosity and gratefulness go hand in hand
• How many times generosity is mentioned in the Catechism
• How generosity with accepting children is part of growing in holiness
• And more…

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Dr. Peter Malinoski to speak about the difference between courage and fearlessness. Peter discusses how a lot of what men experience is not in direct control of the will, and how we must work to become attuned to that in our own lives. If you or anyone in your life struggles with fear, anxiety, or depression, join us.

• Why many of us are just parodies of a true man
• The problem with constantly spiritualizing our problems
• Why we should avoid white-knuckling emotional difficulties
• How to handle fear appropriately
• And more...

Peter Malinoski, Ph.D., is the president and co-founder of Souls and Hearts, and a clinical psychologist for the past 20 years in private practice in Indianapolis. He specializes in resolving problems and healing wounds that bridge the psychological and spiritual realms. A particular emphasis on unconscious psychological factors that thwart one’s capacity to receive love from God, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and other people underlies his work. He also focuses on the unconscious dynamics that get in the way of us loving God and each other. He has been particularly influenced by Carmelite spirituality, especially St. Teresa of Avila, St. Therese of Lisieux, and St. Maximilian Kolbe. With Souls and Hearts, he manages the business operations and contributes to content creation. Peter has been married for 25 years to his beloved wife Pam and has seven children ages 8 to 23.

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss the complex life of fatherhood. Learn how society supports the image of a father as a man-child and actively promotes selfishness. How men need to take their role as fathers seriously for the sake of their soul and the souls of their family.

• How to continually cause your wife to suffer unnecessarily 
• How science and statistics prove the important role of fatherhood in the family
• How wrestling your son is beneficial
• How to be a better father 
• And more...

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Brad Miner, author of the book, The Compleat Gentleman, to discuss how any man can become a gentleman and how to avoid being a cartoonish version of a man.

• What separates a boy from a man
• What separates a man from a gentleman
• How do we live chivalry in the modern world
• What are the three traits of a gentleman
• And more…

Brad Miner is the senior editor of The Catholic Thing, the daily blog of the Faith & Reason Institute. Former literary editor of National Review and the author of six books, he lives with his wife, Sydny, in Westchester County, New York. 

The Compleat Gentleman: The Modern Man’s Guide to Chivalry by Brad Miner, 3rd Edition, is available now!

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Toby Rozell to talk about his work tuning fast cars and also how he has grown in his faith and purpose in life. Toby Rozell is a Founder and Owner of Eurocompulsion as well as a devout Catholic and father.

• What's so special about Ferraris and Alfa Romeos
• Learn the top three modifications to make to your car
• How St. Joseph is a model for all of us
• How God can even use cars to bring men closer to Him
• And more...

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss the purpose and benefits of fasting. Join them as they discuss how fasting is necessary for becoming a better man.

• Why fasting benefits your mind as well as your body
• How to start a fasting regime
• The potential dangers of fasting
• When you should not fast
• And more

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam meet with Marek Rudak, former Army Ranger, and current business professional to discuss how war changed his life and how growing in the Faith helped him reset his priorities and purpose. Join them as they discuss one soldier's journey to becoming a better man and using his experience to help others. 

• How physical battle tactics can be applied to spiritual battles

• How Faith can provide clear purpose in life

• Marek's real-life battles, both in war and at home

• How strategies he used and teaches daily can help you grow in holiness

• And more

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Most Rev. Milan Lach is the fifth and current bishop of the Eparchy of Parma in the Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Church. Born in Slovakia, he was ordained a priest in 2001 and received a doctorate from the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome in 2009. In 2018, he was named as eparch [bishop] of Parma by Pope Francis. In today's episode, we discuss:

• The different Eastern Catholic churches and their history
• Whether or not Eastern Catholics are "Orthodox in Union with Rome" or Roman Catholic
• If a Latin-rite Catholic can receive the sacraments at an Eastern Catholic church
• The differences between Eastern and Western Christianity in theology, liturgy, devotions, and sacred art
• Whether or not married priests are a good idea
• The likelihood of reunion between Catholics and Orthodox
• And more!

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss how man is made for both work and leisure but our society misses the mark. Join them as they discuss the importance of rest and how every man must prioritize it.

• How man was made for leisure
• Why society's view of work and rest is backward.
• Ways to enjoy your leisure and get the most out of downtime.
• How fathers must prioritize rest for themselves to better serve their family.
• And much more.

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss masculinity and our nature and call to protect. Learn how physically protecting your family and the weak and vulnerable is not enough.

• How man is built to protect.
• Why physical protection is only the beginning.
• Why our society is dependent on men protecting.
• How you can work on different forms of protection.
• And much more.

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In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss how the Church understands suffering which is in direct opposition to how the world understands suffering. They then go into how all Gentlemen can become better men in suffering.

• How suffering is NOT the greatest evil.
• What our Lord teaches us about suffering.
• Should we embrace all suffering?
• How can a man suffer well?
• And much more.

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In this edition of The Catholic Gentleman, John Heinen and Sam Guzman are joined by Rafael Morales to discuss sacred architecture.

• Is traditional church design greater than modern?

• What makes a Church beautiful?

• How is the sense of the sacred built into churches?

• Do ugly churches undermine the faith?

• and much more.

Connect with Rafael Morales - rmorales@cosmatiarchitects.com

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Episode 04:

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss ways that addictive technology and constant access are damaging our culture.

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In this edition of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam discuss behaviors and habits that erode the confidence and dignity of a gentleman.• One thing you should NEVER say to a woman

• One thing a gentleman NEVER wears in public

• Why confidence matters in authentic manliness

• Learning the difference between confidence and machismo

• and much more.

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Episode 02: 

In this episode, on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, we will discuss:

• Why St. Joseph was the Ultimate Gentleman
• Why we do not hear any words from St. Joseph in Holy Writ
• Whether St. Joseph was young or old

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Episode 01: 

In this episode, we will discuss:

• The important distinction between sin and temptation
• 4 Temptations that every Catholic Gentleman faces
• 4 Virtues to overcome temptations

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The Catholic Gentleman is a show for Catholic Men on the topics of living with virtue and holiness in the modern world. Featuring interviews and commentary, the show seeks to provide practical insights for men of all ages.

Episode 00: 

In this episode, we will discuss:

• How The Catholic Gentleman is Growing

• What to Expect in Coming Episodes

• What to Expect in Coming Ministry Developments

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