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Man Catholic speaks to men about living as a Christian man in our current day and age.Send us topic ideas at mancatholicpodcast@gmail.com.

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    • Jul 2, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 118 EPISODES


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    Homemaker Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 19:36


    So Harrison Butker said "homemaker"...and people went nuts. We talk about it.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Acts 17 - Cultural Change?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 21:59


    Continuing our convos without Steve, we discuss Acts 17 and what Paul teaches us.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Where is Steve?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 17:22


    While he is out on sabbatical, we share a few memories of that guy...Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    What We Are Praying About

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 23:44


    Brock takes us into some of the things on his mind in prayer.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Wake Up Early

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 16:48


    We discuss pros to getting up a bit early...Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Car Crash 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 17:24


    Steve met the guy...Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Why Am I so Restless?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 17:49


    What is going on with the constant search for something else?Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Encore: Are Selfies Sinful, with Fr. Mike Schmitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 28:10


    Now that Lent is over and social media use is picking up again, we wanted to re-release this episode with Fr. Mike...especially for the newer listeners that perhaps haven't heard it yet.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    All Things First Date...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 28:12


    We give our advice on some things every guy should consider for that first date.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    How to Not Get Divorced, with special guest Joey Pontarelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 24:47


    If you are a son of a divorce, what can you do to ensure you end that cycle!We are joined again by Joey Pontarelli of Restored Ministry.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    The Impacts of a Divorce, with special guest Joey Pontarelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 25:44


    With how many divorces are happening, chances are many of you were a son of a divorce. Joey Pontarelli founded Restored Ministry to help bring healing to children of divorce. He joins us for a brief chat.You can learn more at https://restoredministry.com. Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    A Car Accident

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 19:42


    After witnessing a car flip, Steve reflects with the guys on life and death.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Why Do Ugly Churches Exist, with special guest Adam Hermanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 25:16


    We take our conversation around beauty directly to the building in which we worship. Adam joins us again and helps blow our mind.Adam Hermanson is the Principal and Owner of Integration Design Group and is himself an architect. Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Flesh, Bones and Beauty with special guest Adam Hermanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 22:41


    We discuss why beauty is worth caring about as a man - and what that might mean.We are joined with guest Adam Hermanson. He is the Principal and Owner of Integration Design Group and is himself an architect. Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Why Nice Isn't Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 20:25


    Nice guys finish last, so the saying goes. But we should be nice right? Yes, but we shouldn't stop there.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    8 Ways to Engage Your Neighbors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 25:38


    How can we build relationships with our neighbors and, hopefully, share the gospel with them? We discuss 8 ways.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Revisited: How Not to Be A Couch Potato with Fr. Mike Schmitz (recorded live at SEEK)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 41:49


    We sat down in the middle of Mission Way in front of a huge live crowd with Fr. Mike. We discussed one of the most popular podcasts we have to date hitting on the theme of men embracing passivity (and how they shouldn't).This episode was recorded and edited by Spoke Street and released first on The SEEK Podcast. 

    5 Reasons Why He's Not Asking Her Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 24:52


    It seems young single men aren't making the moves. Why is that? We give five reasons...some from the mouths of the women wondering as well...Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Sex and Drugs in St. Louis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 22:14


    Thousands of people got together in St. Louis with different backgrounds and in different places on their journey. Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Game of Thrones and Rocky Mountain Oysters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 19:31


    The movement of vitalism and its draw to men...how should we view that?This episode sponsored by the Camino of Maryland: www.camino-md.org Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Can We Vote for Donald Trump?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 27:21


    We are back at it after a week at SEEK where we did a live podcast with Fr. Mike.Today we discuss politics and if Trump is a real option for us.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Is Santa Real? And other Christmas stuff…

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 27:18


    Today we ask a tough question…about Santa.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    How to Talk About Religion and Politics at the Christmas Table, with special guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 22:33


    We discuss how to have awkward conversations with family around the holidays. Jose Pulido, founder of At the Service gives us some wisdom.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Three Points on Advent - Tis the Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 26:00


    Advent can be easily forgotten apart from the purple vestments at Mass and the wreath. We discuss 3 points that we thought were good to remember.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 19:35


    How do we understand freedom as Catholic men?Thomas' book he referenced can be found here.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    SEEK24 in St. Louis. Oh Yea.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 17:25


    Some thoughts from Man Catholic Podcast on SEEK24 coming up in St. Louis and what we are looking forward to.https://seek.focus.org/ Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Three Reasons to Remember Dead People

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 16:35


    It is November. We remember the dead in a particular way this month.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Openness to Life, with Guest Andy Wheaton (he has lots of kids...)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 27:52


    Catholics take a vow on their wedding day to accept the gift of life. The Church is the only (or one of very few) Christian "denomination" to teach against artificial contraception and to promote the natural cycle of fertility if there is a very serious reason to avoid a pregnancy. But what does that look like? We are joined again by Andy Wheaton, father of 7, to chat about being open to life.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    What is Your Plan to Protect Your Family, with guest Andy Wheaton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 27:25


    If and when you have a family, odds are you die first. What is your plan?Andy's site: https://yourfaithinfinance.com/Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Fatherhood and Our Role, with Dr. J. Reyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 25:29


    Fatherhood. Dr. Reyes lays it down.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    How an Uber Driver is Taking on Brazil

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 24:40


    A fight for life in the largest country in South America. Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Boys to Men - How to do it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 24:28


    We are joined by Rich McPherson, a man with decades of experience forming boys into men.For more information about the Camino - Maryland, visit here.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Are Dragons Real?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 18:41


    Are dragons real, and what they have to do with hope.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    The Best Time to Buy Your First House? With guest, Denny Brehm

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 22:34


    Providing has always been an aspect of the masculine. How does buying a house fit into that? When should you do it?  Denny Brehm joins us.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Why Your Men's Group Sucks: Round Two, Featuring Rob Marco

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 24:43


    We revisit the topic with the author of the original article we discussed a while back. Glad to have Rob on to do another swing at this.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Tom Brady and His Witch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 24:46


    Tom Brady has won a lot. His ex wife is a witch. Is there a connection? Is a witch wife a good idea?Article referenced can be found here.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Leaving a Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 17:02


    How do we perceive the idea of leaving a legacy?We look at a legend of a man who did a lot for the Denver Catholic community.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

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    Forgiveness...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 20:21


    Jesus challenges us to forgive in a really really intense way. Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    David vs. Goliath

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 23:41


    We all have Goliaths in our life...how much are we trying to be like David in this instance?Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    The Power of the Eucharist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 23:44


    The Church in the US is currently planning a massive push around the Eucharist. Why does the teaching on the Eucharist matter?Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Surviving the Summer - Top Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 29:55


    We have had busy summers. We suspect you have as well. What should we do to make sure we don't blow it?Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Thomas' Testimony...Let's Party Like It's 1997...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 18:26


    It is Thomas' turn to tell a bit of his testimony. From USD football camp to Benedictine College...to FOCUS Missionary.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    How to Pick a Parish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 25:26


    Parish hoping? Bound to geographical boundary? Oh boy.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    The Power of No

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 18:34


    Saying no is significant. Saying yes is as well. We discuss the implications.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Recorded Live - 6 Favorite Things from 25 Year Celebration of FOCUS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 22:10


    The 3 of us work for FOCUS...you all know that. We recently had a massive celebration with around 1500 staff and friends in downtown Lincoln, NE. We share some top moments for us personally.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    5 Things Women Shouldn't Know About You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 25:35


    Our culture has softened the boundary between men and women friendships. We discuss a few things we think should stay in place.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    How My Time Abroad Changed My Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 22:39


    We continue sharing testimonies and hoping to provide an example on how it can be a great tool of evangelization.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Do You Hate Your Men's Group?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 26:32


    We read an article about the problem with men's groups. We have some thoughts. The article we refer to: https://www.crisismagazine.com/opinion/why-your-catholic-mens-group-will-eventually-foldCredits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Big News and Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 20:31


    Building off last week's Producer Takeover episode, we discuss some stuff we are working on to make your experience of the show even better. Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    Producer Take Over…Shameless Plugs and Street Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 2:16


    Nick takes over the show for a few brief announcements and teasers…Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

    The Five Ways You Look the Same as an Atheist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 25:33


    There are many ways we live our life that doesn't look very different from the way an atheist lives his/her life. We discuss five of them.Credits:Post Production Studio: Vermillion CodeOpening/Closing Song: "This Time" by JohnMarc SkochStory Music written and performed by: Nick "Triple Kick" Smitley & Jonathan SwavelyEdited by Nick Smitley

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