In this conversation, James and The Manly Catholic introduce you to Dan McNally, former Theology teacher turned physical therapist. James met Dan as a new employee here in Grand Rapids and they instantly connected based on their love for Jesus, the Church, and their rugged rosaries. Throughout this conversation, James…
Welcome to "Giving Tuesday!"....on a Wednesday? Yes, well, life is hectic. Anyways....here we go! We are GIVING AWAY three amazing books brought to you by Sophia Press. 1. The Exorcism Files by Adam Blai 2. The Devil in the Castle by Dan Burke 3. A Cardiologist Examines Jesus by Dr.…
If you like fitness, Old Fashioneds, and eating food, this is the episode for you! Join James and Dr. Kevin Vost as they journey through the minefield that is nutrition in this crazy internet crazy age where every 5-minutes a new diet comes out. James and Dr. Vost also touch…
In this brief episode, James provides a special get-out-and-vote message and a personal update about his family. Please pray for our country today! Please get to the polls and voice your vote according to Catholic Church teaching. Please be praying for all of us here at The Manly Catholic. We…
Are you ready to be inspired? Are you ready to take that next step and welcome your son (or daughter!) into adulthood? Then this is the interview for you! Join James and David Arms, that other co-author of the book "Milestone to Manhood," a practical guide to your boys rite…
Are you ready to be inspired? Are you ready to take that next step and welcome your son (or daughter!) into adulthood? Then this is the interview for you! Join James and Steven Arms, co-author of the book "Milestone to Manhood," a practical guide to your boys rite of passage…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Okay...full disclosure. James and Ryan will be discussing the Levels of Prayer in an epic 2-part series (on the podcast, only one on YouTube you lucky visual learners!) starting today! Am I the only one that instantly thought of Avicii's Levels when you think of that? Yes? Crickets.....okay then :(.…
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…
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…
Strap in and buckle up because Jesse Romero joined the Manly Catholic! In this action-packed episode you will leave feeling pumped up and ready to slay any demon that approaches you. Jesse delivers with his patented fire, enthusiasm, and theologically sound passion in this episode. James, Father Dom, and Jesse…
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…
With everything going on in Ukraine, Fr. Dom and James thought it appropriate to expand on the Church's teaching on Just War Theory. What is it? Does it even matter? Is there such thing as a "just war?" Join us as we dive deeper into St. Augustine and St. Thomas…
