Episodes

Jim Sano is a world-renowned Catholic author who has written four books, including one that was a finalist for the "Outstanding Christian/Religious Fiction" at the 2021 IAN Book of the Year Awards. He is a member of the Catho...

Our very first interview! This week we have a very special guest with us as we welcome Dr. Kyle Walsh, create and founder of the Instagram page, Catholicfitfatherhood . Dr. Kyle Walsh is an ER/ICU doctor in the Ohio/Kentucky ...

Competency...such a sexy topic, no? Crickets....chirp. We promise you will want to listen to this episode! Competency has a deep Catholic meaning that you won't want to miss. As men, we are called to be competent and wear man...

Throughout history, men have waged war. Whether it was with themselves or another man, men fight. We may not be in a physical war or battle now, but you sure are in a spiritual battle. Men, it is time we wake up. Join James a...

In this episode, James and Father Dom finish their 3-part series on Rites of Passage and why they are so important. Keep listening to find out: 1. Why we all have a God-sized hole in our hearts that needs to be filled by some...

WE ARE BACK! After too much Advent to handle, James and Father Dom have decided to get off their butts and back to the podcast. We are so excited to continue Part 2 on our series on Rites of Passages and why they matter so mu...

Merry Christmas! And Happy New Year! Father Dom and James are taking a little bit of a break to ring in Christmas and 2022. But, rest assured, they will be up and running again in January of 2022. If you have not already, mak...

Rites of passage are things we know of instinctively. Graduation, weddings, obtaining a driver's license, or your first job are easy things to think of. But, when does a boy become a man? No, getting some peach fuzz when you ...

Fasting is one of the most underrated and underappreciated weapons in our arsenal. Unfortunately, too many of us do not use this tool enough to fight off Satan and his demons. Hey, it may even help you get a 6-pack too! Prett...

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 graciously given...

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 criti...

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 th...

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 "The Passio...

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 is going on co...

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 subst...

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...