Episodes

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 communion with them have to do with our Catholic faith? Listen to this week's episode to find out!

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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 every person out there, no matter how evil we perceive them to be is a soul that needs to be prayed for to get to heaven. The power of prayer can never be underestimated!

Continue listening to find out what the heck the USCCB actually decided to do in the fall, why President Bi...

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 substance of the wine into the substance of his blood. This change the holy Catholic Church has fittingly and properly called transubstantiation."

Men...transubstantiation is a dogma of our faith. We cannot say we are truly Catholic without fully believing in this concept as def...

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 to leave Him. Think about that men...we know how the Resurrection changed the world. Yet how many people still doubt? The Eucharist is the other major pillar of our faith that causes the most division, even amongst self-proclaimed Catholics today!

Listen to this episode to h...

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 seems that James' sleepless nights are starting to catch up with him!

In this episode, discover how profound the disciples' question to Jesus on how to pray the 'Our Father,' the benefits of putting yourself in the disciples' shoes when you read Scripture, and how Jesus exp...

Welcome to Part 2 on Prayer! Prayer is indeed your greatest spiritual weapon against Satan and the evil one. Listen to find out what specific prayer will help you against the wickedness and snares of the devil (I tease, I know, but it is not the St. Michael prayer.)

In this episode, learn the different types of prayers, how St. Paul is a little crazy but also extremely manly, how the Mass is the ultimate form of prayer, and why the "Our Father" is something we should reflect on every single day...

"This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad!" Psalm 118:24

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"A family that prays together stays together." How often have we heard this saying? How often do we roll our eyes and think to ourselves, "oh gosh, here we go again!" Don't be ashamed men, I used to think the same thing. The fact is the healthy do not need a doctor, but the sick. And men, unfortunately, we are all sick. Thankfully, Jesus, the Great Physician, gives us an antidote to our illness...prayer!

St. Vincent de Paul summarizes prayer perfectly when he states, "Give me a man of prayer an...

THE SLAYER OF DEMONS!...okay, that may not be a title given to St. Joseph, but it was a slip of the tongue by James and just maybe it will be added to his litany one day.

For those of you who do not know, this is the year of St. Joseph as declared by Pope Francis! This day and age is especially trying for families and most glaringly men. Turn to St. Joseph, the patron saint of our beautiful Church. St. Joseph is a man who was chosen by God to lead the Holy Family. He loved his wife and son more...

Often it is said that history repeats itself. If fatherhood has changed history before, why not again? Why not you? We are ALL called to be fathers in one way or another. Whether you are a biological father, spiritual father, foster father, or simply mentoring young men, never underestimate the importance of your impact on people's lives.

Listen now to discover James' personal testimony on his reluctance to be a father, Fr. Dom's path to the priesthood, and how cervical mucus somehow plays a ro...

Fatherhood changes history. Hyperbole? At first glance, maybe. But when you think about it and especially after you listen to this episode, you realize it is not hyperbolic at all.

When fathers are present, active, and putting their families first, our culture thrives. Lately, fathers have become lazy and allowed the culture to dictate to them how to run their lives. Men, enough is enough.

Listen now to discover how Our Lady of Seven Sorrows has easily become one of James' new favorites and wh...

Is it manly to love? Love is a word that is floated around too often in our society without much attachment. We say "I love you," "I love spaghetti!", "I love lamp!" Thanks, Brick. But to truly love as a Catholic man might be a bit trickier than you think. Bishop Barron often states, "To love is to will the good of the other as other." What the heck does that mean?! Well, you will have to listen to find out more!

Join James and Father Dom on another amazing episode diving deeper "Into the Breac...

What does it mean to be a Catholic man? Often times the simple questions are often the most challenging and cause us to reflect on something deeper within ourselves. Self-reflection is a skill I (James) am not particularly gifted at but something I strive to improve daily.

Join your hosts as you learn how manly of a man Jesus actually was (He is the epitome of manhood after all, why you will be constantly asking yourself, "What would Hung Ly do?" and why James and Fr. Dom have a particular gift...

Hello again! Welcome to Episode 3, "The Manly Dillema." Today, James and Father Dom continue their epic discussion Bishop Olmsted's gut-punching "Into the Breach." Bishop Olmsted asks three important questions in his exhortation that he addresses:

1. What does it mean to be a Christian man?
2. How does a Catholic man love?
3. Why is fatherhood, fully understood, crucial for every man?

Within those questions, he discusses three primary contexts to shape and mold the questions:

1. A New Apostol...

In this episode, Fr. Dom and James begin part 1 of their 5 part series on "Into the Breach," an apostolic exhortation issued by Bishop Thomas Olmsted in Phoenix in 2015. Bishop Olmsted came out throwing haymakers stating that men have failed in society which has led to chaos, disruption, and disappointment. For too long men have forsaken their duties and allowed Satan to penetrate the walls and create a breach in our defenses. Although this sounds like the makings of an epic novel, you will have...

Welcome to the podcast that will change the world, one man at a time. Although they have been known to splat out hyperbole every so often, James Caldwell and Father Dominic Courtourier truly believe this podcast will sharpen men to fulfill the vocations God has assigned to them and change their family tree. In this pilot episode, James and Fr. Dom introduce themselves and give the purpose for this brand new podcast. The mission of TMC is to inspire, encourage, challenge, and equip Catholic men t...