Today, we answer one of the most Googled questions on the internet for men; How do I stop failing? We delve into why failure and the fear it brings grip men in our world, and how real men confront failure. You have experienced this in your life and perhaps it has hindered you from accomplishing a desired goal. But it doesn’t have to be this way. We are going to help you reframe your thoughts on failure and understand how a man of God faces it. In addition, we also answer a listener’s question about how a man should respond after having premarital relations and is about to have a child. Watch ..read more

One of the benefits of enjoying a Christian life is the contemplation prayer brings. It is critical to set aside time for daily reflection and prayer and bring clarity to our purpose in this life – to glorify God in all we do. Our actions need to be designed to express our love for Jesus Christ and to spread that love to others through evangelization. One thing, however, which tends to get overlooked when I pray, is the gift of self. A recent conference in which I attended with Dr. Carolynn Woo as keynote, provided the best way for incorporating an examination of our gift of self which was in ..read more

Today we respond to an image of masculinity that has been adopted and admired by millions of men today but is toxic to their lives as well as society. Andrew Tate has gained billions of views and created an online program called Hustler’s University that brought in over 150,000 men paying to learn how to become millionaires and get women. John and Devin are joined by a phenomenal guest and professional martial arts instructor, Jim O’Day, to discuss how this version of masculinity destroys men’s lives and keeps them trapped in boyhood. In addition, we also answer a listener’s question about da ..read more

The man who never made a mistake never made anything. Likewise, the man who never takes a risk never gets ahead. Whether it is starting your own business, getting engaged, pursuing your dream career, getting a great education, or achieving athletic greatness, if you don’t take a risk you don’t take the prize. This is why the story of Peter walking on the waves is one of my favorite encounters with Christ. Despite the storms, Peter had to get up, see the situation, hear the call of Christ and risk everything to go wave walking. In every area of life, to succeed taking a risk is necessary, and ..read more

Whenever a man who struggles with pornography addiction comes to me for help, I usually view the pornography use as merely a symptom.  Whether he is aware of it or not, the man may be using pornography to cope with deep emotional wounds.  By self-medicating with pornography, the man conditions himself to turn to pornography whenever he’s feeling stressed, angry, sad, ashamed, abandoned, etc. as a result of those wounds. While his attraction to pornography is like a moth to a flame it’s simply a coping mechanism. One specific wound that plays a critical role in the development of addi ..read more

We hear a lot about the Good News today, but we do not hear much about the bad news. However, as Peter Kreeft has stated, without the bad news, the good news is meaningless. Sin is not spoken of frequently enough, glossed over, and sometimes outright ignored. We all know that the secular world champions vice and acts as if it is virtue, and while this complete reversal might not affect you totally, it likely has lessened the degree to which you despise sin in your life. Today we go into sin, what it is, what it is not, and two devastating ways that men often deal with sin in their lives. As w ..read more

In the grand theme of life, we are called to be great men. Throughout our journey, we encounter individuals of deep character and integrity, men who have realized their fullest potential. When we encounter such individuals, we aspire to emulate their virtues, desiring a life that mirrors their example. Yet, when we turn our gaze inward and reflect on our own lives amidst the constant struggle and the haze of uncertainty, grappling with our shortcomings and lack of motivation, we can easily succumb to discouragement and complacency. Today’s episode unveils 8 pillars of strength and virtue, eac ..read more

Today we sit down with Patrick O’Hearn and Bryan Feger, co-authors of “The Grief of Dads: Support and Hope for Catholic Fathers Navigating Child Loss.” to discuss the loss of a child and the lasting effects it has on men. Drawing from their personal experiences of enduring multiple miscarriages, Patrick and Bryan offer a poignant exploration of the often-overlooked grief experienced by fathers in the wake of child loss. In this heartfelt conversation, they delve into the emotional, physical, and spiritual journey of fathers navigating miscarriage, stillbirth, and the loss of a child of any ag ..read more

There is one man who is a model of strength for all men. For our 150th episode, we go into 5 principles that guided this man’s life and that every man alive can learn from. These 5 principles carry great weight and power to improve and better our lives. Generations will continue to study how this man lived and turn to him for guidance. Consecration Prayer – https://catholicgentleman.com/2023/03/consecration-prayer-to-st-joseph/ We love to answer questions on the show. If you have any questions that we can answer on the show, please, send your questions to us at podcast@catholicgentleman.com ..read more

Lent is a time where the virtue of temperance gets lots of nods.  Philosopher Josef Pieper called temperance “selfless self-denial.”  This formulation helps us understand this virtue, because many people can be said to have denied themselves comfort or ease for the sake of something, but looking deeper that “something” is very often the self.  To deny yourself, say, the comforts of food so that you look good at the beach would be “selfish self-denial.”  To lie in a gutter of sewage for hours to wait for the chance to rob a rich man is selfish self ..read more