Ep 162 - Exodus 90: Train Like a Saint - Join St. Michael's Lent and Reclaim Your Soul
Men, the battle is here. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jared Staudt from Exodus 90 to issue a bold call: prepare for spiritual war through St. Michael’s Lent, starting August 15th.
Your marching orders have arrived.
We dive deep into the origins and spiritual power of St. Michael’s Lent, a 40-day Catholic challenge inspired by the great St. Francis of Assisi and rooted in ancient tradition. Learn why this penitential season is critical for men today, how the Exodus 90 team has structured it for modern warriors, and why discipline, order, and sacrifice are the weapons we need now more than ever.
You’ll learn the why behind each discipline and how each is crafted to bring order to your soul, sharpen your spiritual edge, and strengthen your mission as a man of God.
We discuss:
- The spiritual and psychological warfare men face today
- The demonic hatred of order and how discipline drives demons out
- The role of St. Michael the Archangel in exorcisms and daily spiritual combat
- Why rest, leisure, and celebrating the Lord’s Day are battle strategies, not indulgences
- How true fraternity unlocks spiritual breakthroughs men cannot achieve alone
Challenge Issued in this Episode:
Step into the breach. Find a fraternity. Get the app. Sign up for St. Michael’s Lent. Offer your disciplines for your family. Wake up at 2 a.m. and pray like the Desert Fathers. Let your body rest and your soul fight. The Church needs men who are ready. Are you one of them?
Key Takeaway:
Order is a weapon. Demons hate structure. Your disciplines form a spiritual perimeter. Build it. Guard it. Live it.
Three Powerful Quotes from the Episode:
- “When you wake up in the night and everyone else is asleep, you're not breaking off from work or putting your phone down — you're just entering right into prayer.”
- “We're not called to suffer pointlessly. Every act of self-denial must have a purpose — for God, for your wife, for your children, for your brothers.”
- “Saint Michael didn’t negotiate with evil. He cast it out. Men today need that same fire in their hearts.”
Featured Resources & Products:
- Exodus 90 App – https://exodus90.com --> SIGN UP TODAY!
- St. Michael’s Lent – Begins August 15th
- Beer of Norcia – Brewed by Benedictine monks (mentioned by Dr. Staudt)
- Books by Dr. Jared Staudt:
- How the Eucharist Can Save Civilization
- The Primacy of God
- Words Made Flesh
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Dr. Jared Staudt
He serves as the Director of Content for Exodus 90 and an instructor for the St. John Vianney Seminary Lay Division. He served previously as Academic Dean of the Augustine Institute, Director of the Catholic Studies Program at the University of Mary, and Associate Superintendent for the Archdiocese of Denver. He co-founded two Catholic high schools and served as the managing editor of the theological journal Nova et Vetera.
He is the author and editor of many books, including Words Made Flesh: The Sacramental Mission of Catholic Education (Catholic Education Press), How the Eucharist Can Save Civilization (TAN), and The Primacy of God: The Virtue of Religion in Catholic Theology (Emmaus Academic).
He and his wife, Anne, have six children, and he is a Benedictine Oblate.
