Episodes

In this "Free for All" episode, James and Fr. Dom talk about the Michigan abortion proposal (Prop 3) in the upcoming mid-term elections in November, why Catholics need to be involved in politics, how we can "Fight like Heaven" to defend life, and a prayer for Governor Whitmer. Plus so much more!

Fr. Dom Challenge: Pray and fast for the end of abortion, especially for Proposal 3 in Michigan to be shut down. Pray for Governor Whitmer. Pray for our leaders. Fast for them.

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All good things must come to an end.....just kidding. We aren't breaking up. BUT, we do have something you should hear. So take a listen!

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He's back! Join Father Dom and James on this unscripted episode. No notes, no timelines. Just pure conversation.

Join us as we discuss Harry Potter and Fr. Ripperger's views on it, the importance of receiving Communion on the tongue, Fr. Dom's own personal stories on Communion, and so much more!

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In this episode, James and Ryan sit down and talk about the unknown or forgotten "reprobate mind." Although not specifically mentioned in our Catholic Bibles, the concept is rooted in the letter of St. Paul to the Romans.

At that time, the Romans lived their lives lavishly with little regard for morals or objective truth. In essence, they were living in mortal sin with little conviction to change that. This can lead to what we call the reprobate mind.

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In this episode, James interviews Father Paul Sullivan! Fr. Paul was the vocational director for the Diocese of Phoenix for 12 years and is now the lead pastor at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Fr. Paul worked alongside Bishop Olmsted for many years before Bishop Olmsted retired this last year.

Continue listening to learn what it is like working with Bishop Olmsted, why fatherhood is needed now more than ever in society today, and how you can totally surre...

James is flying solo in this episode as he gives some personal updates.

The struggle is real in this life and that's okay. Sometimes, we need to reflect on the fact that life can be hard sometimes. Life is messy. But, are we giving it to Jesus? If we aren't, our priorities are amuck.

Keep listening to find out why living an authentic life may be discovered on the outside and why social media is sucking our souls away.

Enjoy!

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Jesse Romero is back! After battling shingles, surgery, COVID, and more, Jesse is officially back on for this intense episode on prayer. Jesse offers many practical tips for us to take home and practice today. You will not want to miss this episode!

Continue to listen on to learn the difference between angels & demons in prayer, why our prayers are like arrows, and what dolphins can teach us about prayer. Yes, dolphins. You read that correctly.

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He's back! Welcome back Ryan Young who had to abruptly end our first interview due to a 2-year-old ending up in Urgent Care with stitches. Thankfully, all is well and okay with his family!

In this episode, James and Ryan discuss the old adage "Happy wife, happy life" is a dangerous phrase, why asking your spouse monthly what you can improve can decrease your risk of divorce, and why there are never any accidents. Ryan also shares the incredible story on how Camp Veritas went overseas to Ireland...

In this interview, James sits down with John Horvat, Vice President of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP). TFP is "an organization of lay Catholic Americans concerned about the moral crisis shaking the remnants of Christian civilization. Its earliest origins date back to January 1971, when the first TFP members started to group around the publication Crusade for a Christian Civilization. Today, with over 120,000 active members, volunteers and donors, the TFP is on the front lines of the Cultu...

Ryan and James discuss on this episode the Synod on Synodality listening sessions, specifically here at St. Roberts in Ada. According to the USCCB website, the Synod on Synodality:

The Synod on Synodality is a two-year process of listening and dialogue beginning with a solemn opening in Rome on October 9 and 10, 2021 with each individual diocese and church celebrating the following week on October 17. The synodal process will conclude in 2023. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to reflect o...

Ryan and James discuss on this episode the Synod on Synodality listening sessions, specifically here at St. Roberts in Ada. According to the USCCB website, the Synod on Synodality:

The Synod on Synodality is a two-year process of listening and dialogue beginning with a solemn opening in Rome on October 9 and 10, 2021 with each individual diocese and church celebrating the following week on October 17. The synodal process will conclude in 2023. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to reflect o...

Happy One-Year Anniversary to The Manly Catholic!

Well, we made it. One year down and we have all you to thank for it. It truly has been a work of the Holy Spirit this last year. Would anyone listen? Can we keep it up? Would anyone want to be a guest? It truly is remarkable what the Holy Spirit can do when you simply allow him to work.

In this anniversary and special live episode, James and Father Dom discuss some surprises of their first year on the podcast and the hot button topic of the day...

Go woke, you go broke.

Woke culture is a phrase we hear often if we have listened to any sort of political or social commentary. You probably have heard how sports or businesses or people have "gone woke."

But what does that actually mean? What does it mean to "be woke?" How can we, as Catholics, respond to this woke culture?

That is exactly what Father Dom and James discuss on this weeks episode.

Be sure to join us LIVE on our one-year anniversary episode! Father Dom and James will be shoot...

Hey everyone I just wanted to jump on real quick with you to let you know the LIVE Episode is happening tonight between 8-8:30 PM EST.

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Do not miss the live as we have some special announcements that we do not want you to miss. Plus we will be talking about the hot topic for the day...abortion.

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In this episode, James is joined by Ryan Young, founder of Camp Veritas, a Catholic Summer Camp for teens 12-18. Ryan is a man who has lived many lives, as he puts it. From briefly meeting his future spouse at a college meet-and-greet and knowing he was going to marry her to working as a Physician's Assistant in New York, Ryan is a doer. Husband and father to 8-children, Ryan's life is so busy he had to cut the interview short due to a little one needing stitches!

During their discussion, Ryan ...

Part 2 has arrived! No Avicii references this time around...I promise. In this episode, James and Ryan continue their discussion and dive into the various levels of prayer, including touching on some mystical levels we don't really know a heck of a lot about. We can dare to become like one of these mystics and enter the inner depths of the soul to reach these levels of mastery in prayer.

Here is how you do Mental Prayer:Prepare: Place yourself in God's presence and pray for the grace to meditat...

Okay...full disclosure. James and Ryan will be discussing the Levels of Prayer in an epic 2-part series starting today! Am I the only one that instantly thought of Avicii's Levels when you think of that? Yes? Crickets.....okay then :(. For those of you who want to enjoy it, here's a link.

Back to the meat and potatoes, James and Ryan do a deeeep dive into the different levels of prayer. In Part 1, they give you an overview of the 3-different "ways" of prayer as well as all nine levels before te...

Ever wonder what those voices in your head mean? No, you aren't crazy (or are you?). We all go through doubt, peace, anger, joy, etc. and figuring out "WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?!" Men, you are not alone.

Join James and Ryan, the newly dubbed "scorn of the thorn" as they discuss the ever-popular discernment of spirits. Made famous by the great St. Ignatius of Loyola, James and Ryan discuss the basis of the discernment of spirits, great resources to become a spiritual master, and personal examples f...

Check out James' interview he did with Dallas Dagampat on the "Modern Catholic Life" podcast. James and Dallas discussed a variety of topics including getting married in the Catholic Church from a Protestant perspective, why open relationships do not and cannot work, and so much more!

Be sure to follow Dallas on Instagram, YouTube, and check out his podcast as well!

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Ever wondered how Satan organizes demons? Did you even think there was an organization to all the chaos?

To know your enemy, you must study him. Thankfully, there are plenty of resources, like this podcast! (hint hint), that can help you stop that lion from prowling into your home and devouring your soul.

Join James and Ryan Flahery (back for round 2!) as they talk about Satan's top demons and why the United States is firmly under their control.

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Ohhhhh boy! You have been waiting for the day and here it is! Father Dom and James had the privilege and honor of interviewing the one and only Jesse Romero on the podcast and boy, did he not disappoint! For those of you who don't know Jesse, I am just going to drop a quote from his website: “If your parish suffers from low energy, call me, I can jump start it. I’m a full Gospel, Bible Believing, Born Again, Spirit Filled, Evangelical, Orthodox Catholic Christian, washed and empowered by the blo...

Whoa....an episode on Friday? You bet! Something special is coming next week.

In this episode, James wraps up his discussion with Ryan Flaherty, a local from Ada, MI who attends St. Robert's of Newminster parish. Ryan is a husband and father of two and is passionate about all things spiritual warfare. He is basically a spokesperson for Fr. Chad Ripperger (we are also guilty as charged) and wants to help men yell with a battle-ax in one hand and the Rosary in the other hand. Or, give a good batt...

In this episode, James continues his discussion with Ryan Flaherty, a local from Ada, MI who attends St. Robert's of Newminster parish. Ryan is a husband and father of two and is passionate about all things spiritual warfare. He is basically a spokesperson for Fr. Chad Ripperger (we are also guilty as charged) and wants to help men yell with a battle-ax in one hand and the Rosary in the other hand. Or, give a good battle cry. Either one will work.

Continue to listen to this multi-part episode a...

In this episode, James sits down with Ryan Flaherty, a local from Ada, MI who attends St. Robert's of Newminster parish. Ryan is a husband and father of two and is passionate about all things spiritual warfare. He is basically a spokesperson for Fr. Chad Ripperger (we are also guilty as charged) and wants to help men yell with a battle axe in one hand and the Rosary in the other hand. Or, give a good battle cry. Either one will work.

Continue to listen to this multi-part episode as James and Ry...