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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 how it affects you. I talk about how to find those memories and what to do about them. Ultimately everything comes back to surrender to the Lord - but we only have a chance to do that when we identify what specifically to surrender.
I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/
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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 feelings well, we gain the power to affect both our lives and those we love. When we don't, chaos and destruction often follow.
One of the greatest gifts you can give to your children is to role model self mastery.
I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/
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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 that pulls you both towards sainthood rather than injury. I'll cover several specific tactics as well as some perspectives to hold onto. Furthermore, I'll talk about the goal of fighting, and what to fight for.
I really recommend this episode to all married men.
I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/
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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 female to female interactions with the underlying threat of character attack. The parallels are powerful and will help you understand why her words are so scary and painful. It will also give you a foundation of how to talk to her about it.
I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/
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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 never let someone treat our children.
Join me in this episode as I explore this issue that occurs in so many men, and how to respond to it in a Christ-like way. You are called to Love Your Neighbor As Yourself. We need to understand the second part of the sentence in order to fulfill the commandment.
Love will the good - the real, deep, long-term good of the other!
I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/
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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 love My choices are too terrible for God to loveIntellectually we may deny it - intellectually we know those aren't true. But deep down that fear can drive us to live our lives in a way that keeps us away from the Lord.
Join me in this episode as I explore these fears and how to confront them. In order to trust the Lord and say "yes" to His will, we need a deeper humility and willingness to surrender. All God requires of us is to align our will to His. Do not worry about the rest.
I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/
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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 surrendering everything to God. Through many difficult moments, God took care of him and his family. God is calling us all in a similar way. How will you respond?
You can read more about Deacon Charlie's work at his website:
https://www.deaconcharlie.com/
I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/
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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 me in this episode for the 21st century engineer/life coach additions to the Litany of Humility. These are ways that my pride has caused me pain in my life. I try to offer the humble perspective to each one.
This is without a doubt the most painful and embarrassing episode I have ever recorded.
I strongly encourage listening to the previous episodes before this one!
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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 comparisons; in this episode I go into the specific lines.
I strongly encourage listening to the previous episodes before this one!
I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/
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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 the mental health of our younger generation. We cover practical perspectives and things to think about as a parent of this generation.
You can read more about Mr. Whiskey and find his podcast at: https://couple-o-nukes-website.webnode.page/
I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/
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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 scoop of icecream who just watched another child walk by with three scoops. It takes a lot of work to not lose that joy. But, by the grace of God, you can beat comparisons.
Oh, and comparisons are actually a sneaky form of pride. As if pride wasn't already sneaky enough.
If you have not listened to Part 1 (at least) first, please start there. I'm building on a discussion that has already started.
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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 indirect (or invisible) fears we all have. I talk about how important it is to accept that others will hurt us and not to take offense.
Instead, we must remember that Vengeance is for the Lord. We are simply to accept, forgive, and keep loving. This is humility. It's not about us.
If you have not listened to Part 1 (at least) first, please start there. I'm building on a discussion that has already started.
I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/
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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 not worth living.
Don't believe the lies of the world.
Join me in this episode as Dr. Mark Teague and I dive into a discussion of how to respond to life's problems. Do you accept that there are problems and you need to work to solve them, or do you hide? How do you balance responsibility with humility as a Christian? This episode is an invitation to get working and take responsibility!
You can find Mark's book at his website or anywhere books are sold! http://www.aworkingmansguide.com
I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/
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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 Christian journey is to endure and accept suffering of all types - even emotional. But how do we do it?
Join me in this episode as I explore the next part of the litany of humility - the invitation to not be afraid of emotionally painful treatment. I walk through why we must be brave enough to endure this pain - and what it costs us if we don't. Even thought it's not easy to see, the Christian call always works out better than the lies of the world.
This is the fourth episode of a series, I strongly recommend not listening to them out of order.
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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 discuss the danger of the desires to be consulted and preferred. These do not sound like bad things - and in fact are not. The danger is in the desire, but it's subtle. We intellectually know that the church's teachings are true, but they can be hard to understand!
This is the third episode of a series, I strongly recommend not listening to them out of order.
I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/
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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.
Join me in this episode as I walk through what I call the "direct goods" that the litany asks Jesus to deliver us from. Why would this be good? What does this even mean? Why would I want to pray this? Join me in this episode to find out.
I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/
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This episode is part 2 of a discussion with Ed Jozsa. In part one (episode 211) he discussed his amazing story of a series of miracles that took place after he went through a horrific accident. If you have not yet listened to that episode, I strongly suggest listening to that first!
In this episode he and I take the discussion in a totally different direction. I explore the impact that this story has had on his relationships, starting with his marriage, then moving into how it has affected his children and extended relationships.
Join me in this episode as Ed and I discuss how you do not need to go through a miracle to experience the voice of God and respond to his promptings. God has a plan that needs your cooperation. You are called to act powerfully in the lives of everyone around you. Take action, today!
You can read more about Ed on his website: https://presenceofgodencounters.com/
You can find his two books:
The Mystic Next Door and Triumph of the Cross
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So many men feel overwhelmed. We allow the distractions and tasks of the day to be more important than our loved ones. Worse, we often fail to take care of ourselves properly!
Join me in this episode as productivity expert Mark Struczewski and I talk about how to change your life, forever. Productivity is not some magic pill or meditation technique, but a return to the simple basics that always work. We cover distractions, overwhelm, procrastination, and the self-care necessary to be the best for our loved ones!
You can find out more about Mark on his website: https://misterproductivity.com/
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Humility is one of the hardest and most essential of virtues to grow in. It's painful, embarrassing, and well...humiliating!
The hard part is most people don't even really understand what humility is.
Join me in this episode as I start a new series on humility. The goal of this episode is just to explore what humility is, how to find our pride, and some basics of what to do. In subsequent episodes, I'll walk through each line of the litany of humility. First, however, we need some basics.
This episode is not going to be fun, comfortable, or easy to listen to. It may, however, be the most important podcast episode you listen to!
I also invite you to check out my free Manly Strengths Assessment at https://catholiclifecoachformen.com/manly-strengths-assessment-signup/
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Sometimes the day that everything goes horribly, even tragically wrong, can be the best thing ever to happen to us.
We almost never see it that way at the time, but we worship a God of impossibilities. A God that does things that seem utterly impossible.
Join me in this episode as Ed Jozsa shares his miraculous, unbelievable story. After an accident that the doctors all agreed he should never have survived, Ed was given a series of truly mystical visions. They were a wake-up call to a man who was sleeping through his life. They can be a wake-up call to us as well.
If you want to watch and read more about Ed's miraculous story, you can find it at his website: https://www.presenceofgodencounters.com/
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