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A show for Catholic dads trying to grow both in their faith and as fathers

Matt Rice


    • Dec 14, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 59 EPISODES


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    Season 1 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 17:25


    Chris & Matt wrap up Season 1 of the Catholic Dad Show. They announce that they are taking a break, reminisce on their favorite moments from their first 50 episodes & ask for your help in crafting Season 2! Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

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    Gratitude w/ Fr. Deus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 31:08


    In this episode of the Catholic Dad Show, Matt & Chris are joined by a special guest, Fr. Deus. Fr. Deus is a visiting priest from Uganda that Matt met when he brought his two oldest boys there on a mission trip. While there, Matt got to see the treasure of the faith that the people in Uganda have, while seeing the great need for simple necessities, like latrines. Matt, Chris, and Fr. Deus discuss gratitude and how to open our children's eyes to the many blessings they're surrounded by. Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

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    Catholic Dad Checkup

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 29:49


    Is it time for a check-up on how you're doing as a father? What does that check-up look like? Matt & Chris give 5 areas to evaluate and make you an even better father to your children. Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

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    Is Your Family An Idol?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 31:33


    A recent viral post has Matt & Chris thinking about the rightful place the family has in your life as a Catholic Dad. Is your family placed above Christ in your life? How can you evaluate if Christ is the priority? Find out in this week's episode of the Catholic Dad Show! Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Eucharistic Revival (Part 2) with Fr. Tim Anastos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 29:58


    Matt & Chris are back to continue discussing the Eucharistic Revival. This time, they're joined by Fr. Tim Anastos, a USCCB Eucharistic Preacher. They talk about what the Eucharistic Revival means for you, as a Catholic Dad, and your family. Your intimate relationship with God is the most important step in forming your children to have a relationship with the Lord. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    3 things a Punk Rock Show taught me for Catholic Dads!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 33:10


    Only Chris Bartlett could leave the concert of a small punk rock band with several lessons he wants to share with Catholic Dads. He and Matt discuss bringing your kids to a punk rock concert and how the Holy Spirit moves even there. This episode is for all the punk rock dads. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Euchastic Revival with Fr. Brian Welter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 35:50


    There's a Eucharistic Revival happening in America right now. Chris & Matt interview Fr. Brian about what the Eucharistic Revival is and what to do about it as a Catholic Dad. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Episode 49: What every parent needs to know about AI Chat GPT

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 37:12


    Is Chat AI taking over? How should we view it morally? In what capacity should our children have access to using it? These are just a few questions that Matt & Chris discuss in today's episode. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Simplicity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 31:34


    Matt & Chris talk about ways to bring about simplicity in our lives. They share practical tips and examples of what they have practiced in their own families. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

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    The Duggar Documentary "Shiny Happy People" | Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 32:41


    Chris and Matt have more to discuss about the Amazon Prime show “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets.” This time, they discuss big families, what childhood and responsibility should look like, pros and cons of homeschooling, and the role of the father in protecting their children's purity. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

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    The Duggar Documentary "Shiny Happy People" | Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 32:21


    Have you seen the Amazon Prime show “Shiny Happy Family: Duggar Family Secrets”? In this episode, Matt and Chris come ready to dive into the truths and lies involving Christianity and the Duggars that they saw in the 4 episodes of the show. They discuss the Catholic role of the husband and father, the education in the Institute in Basic Life Principles, and the importance of fraternal correction. Ultimately, they break open how the IBLP's experience of Christianity is not an authentic experience of Christ. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Saints Alive w/ Alex Dee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 35:03


    On this episode of the Catholic Dad Show, Chris speaks with Alex Dee, a husband, father, actor, & “swiss army knife.” Alex is the co-founder of the Saints Alive podcast, which takes the lives of the saints and turns them into audio dramas to inspire children of today. Chris & Alex discuss the story behind the podcast, how “Saints Alive” is a great resource for your children, and our call to sainthood. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

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    Dealing with Miscarriage as a Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 31:30


    This episode of The Catholic Dad Show focuses on what it's like to be a husband and father during a miscarriage. Chris & Matt share how they personally responded and give advice for those experiencing this tragedy or know someone who is. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

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    Unexpected Places for Pro-Parenting Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 31:16


    Matt and Chris discuss moments in which some of the best parental advice has come when they were least expecting it. They dive deeper into what to do with that parental advice & determining if it is worth implementing it into your own family. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

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    Catholic Dads Review Exodus 90

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 31:11


    Matt & Chris have both participated in Exodus 90 and talk about the good, the bad and ugly of the program. They share their thoughts on their experience doing E90, what they learned and if they would do it again. They also discuss whether or not you should try it out and how either way, we should all have a bit more fasting in our lives. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    How to Fight for Great Faith Formation for your Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 31:05


    This episode of The Catholic Dad Show focuses on how to advocate for great faith formation for your kids, especially during the sacramental prep process. Chris and Matt break down how best to partner with a parish to help your child grow in their faith & what you can do as a parent to prepare your children at home. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    How to Prepare My Kids for Sacraments?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 30:27


    This episode dives into moving your child through the process of sacremental formation. Matt and Chris discuss how the full process works, some obstancles that you might face along the way and how to overcome them. This episode also talks about the do's and don'ts of choosing Godparents and Confirmation sponsors. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    In Over Your Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 30:55


    Matt & Chris talk about the times where we're exhausted, over-committed and simply in over our heads. How do we get out? How do we avoid them in the future? The guys both share about times that they have been in this scenario, how it effected their ministry, family and spiritual life & their reflections on what could have gone better. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Should I send my kids to Catholic School?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 39:29


    The age old question: Catholic school, public school or home school. In this episode, Matt and Chris ponder what the benefits may be of sending your kids to Catholic schools in regards to their faith formation. They also discuss how you should approach your kid's faith formation based on which schooling option you choose. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Kids at Mass: 5 Essentials for Catholic Fathers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 35:26


    Matt and Chris talk about the steps parents take to compel our children to behave in Mass. They discuss tactics that they have used to help their own kids focus in Mass and not be a distraction to others. They also talk about when to take kids out of the Mass and then when to bring them back in. The guys make sure that the listeners leave with the understanding that kids belong at Mass. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    How to Fast for Catholics (and also how NOT to fast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 30:58


    In the first episode of Lent, Chris and Matt talk about how fasting can help in the spiritual life by taking the responsibility away from the physical body and putting the spiritual soul back in charge. They discuss some of the health & spiritual benefits of the practice and how fasting can be used in many different avenues in life to grow closer to God & the people you love. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Knights of the Cross w/Stephen Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 31:48


    In this episode, Matt and Chris sit down with Stephen Roberts who is a leading member of the production of "Knights of the Cross". They talk about the show and discuss the importance of displaying the true history of Catholicism within medieval times. They also discuss the ways that the mindset of medieval Catholics can apply to whatever our "crusade" may be today. Check out Knights of the Cross here: https://www.knightsofthecross.com https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    The Competitive Conundrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 31:34


    Matt and Chris discuss how to foster your children's talents through life and faith. Children will have a wide range of interests with school, church, sports and other activities. The conundrum lies in the moments where you have to prioritize & make a choice between faith obligations and other things going on simultaneously. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Getting Spiritually Unified

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 32:25


    In this episode, Matt and Chris explore the many opportunities that exist within relationship, specifically marriage, to work together as spouses and grow together in faith. They discuss how these activities are actually a way to stay spiritually connected to each other and on the same page with the other's faith journey. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Dad on an Empty Tank

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 27:21


    Chris and Matt share what to do when you're just exhausted. We've all had times where we are tired from work, family, and all the responsibilities. How do we handle those moments and how do we recharge so we can again be present to our family and be able to tackle everything on our plate? The guys have three tips (ok maybe four or five) for you! https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    3 Books You Should Be Reading to Your Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 29:54


    Chris & Matt are joined by Matt Meeks to discuss the 3 books you absolutely need to be reading to your kids! Matt Meeks is the CEO of Catholic Ventures and the founder of the Lion & Lamb book club for kids. Check out the book club here: https://catholic.store/products/lion-lamb-book-club https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    5 Gifts dads can give their kids for Christmas that don't cost a dime

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 27:48


    Chris and Matt have some fun (and one potentially dangerous) gift you can give your kids for Christmas this year! And the best part is...it won't cost you a dime! This way your kids AND you can enjoy Christmas morning :) Happy Thanksgiving from the Catholic Dad Show team! References Dresses for Africa - http://www.ldfaconnect.com/ The Butterfly Project - https://thebutterflyprojectnow.org/ https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    The Catholic Dad Handbook w/J.P. Quinn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 30:23


    Rocket scientist and friend of the show J.P. Quinn returns to the show to share some things he's learned as a young father. He has two kids under 3 and came in to parenting with all these lofty ideas and was hit with reality like all of us parents are. He, Chris and Matt discuss how they have adapted their parenting over the years and learned how to be a parent to each of their kids particularly. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Allowing Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 32:06


    We all want our children to succeed. So should we let them fail? How do we find the balance between protecting them and allowing them to grow from failure? Matt and Chris have the answers. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Wives Spirituality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 28:34


    In this episode, Chris and Matt discuss the role that husbands play in their wives faith formation. They provide critical advice on how to approach the subject of faith within a marriage and how both spouses can work together to ensure they are walking together with Christ. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Virtues & Vices | Anger

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 32:16


    Chris & Matt kick off their virtues and vices series with a conversation about dealing with anger as a parent. Let's be honest, we've all gotten angry with our kids. How do we handle that? What are some of the tips and tricks to aid us? Chris and Matt have the answers :) https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Milestone to Manhood Part 2 w/Stephen & David Arms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 36:12


    Last week, Chris & Matt spoke with Steven Arms about his book "Milestone to Manhood" where the discussed the importance of rites of passage for boys becoming young men. This week they are rejoined by Stephen and welcome his dad and co-author to the show, David. They dive further into the topic and David gets to shed his light as the father who led Stephen through his own rite of passage. Buy the book Milestone to Manhood here (https://www.amazon.com/Milestone-Manhood-Christian-Passage-Boyhood/dp/B09XZD7BHL/ref=sr11?crid=2QWJND8M40NS3&keywords=milestone+manhood&qid=1661205570&sprefix=milestone+manhoo,aps,145&sr=8-1) Visit Steven and David's website www.milestonetomanhood.com Milestone to Manhood shows how fathers of pre-teen boys can help their sons to successfully make the transition from boyhood to manhood. It is a father's responsibility to bestow the title of “man” on his son, and the book outlines a once-in-a-lifetime weekend to help a father do so. The weekend involves the other male role models in the son's life as well, like his grandfather, uncles, and older brothers, who all participate in order to make it clear to the boy that he is now considered to be a man. This coming-of-age ceremony is called his Rite of Passage.  Visit www.milestonetomanhood.com for more information. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Milestone to Manhood w/Steven Arms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 35:59


    Matt and Chris kick off a new series on the rites of passage that make a man. Today they are joined by Steven Arms, the author of "Milestone to Manhood." They discuss a solution to the problem of young boys not knowing when they become men. They all share their experiences as young boys becoming men as well as how they are helping their sons become the men they were created to be. Buy the book Milestone to Manhood here (https://www.amazon.com/Milestone-Manhood-Christian-Passage-Boyhood/dp/B09XZD7BHL/ref=sr11?crid=2QWJND8M40NS3&keywords=milestone+manhood&qid=1661205570&sprefix=milestone+manhoo,aps,145&sr=8-1) Visit Steven and David's website www.milestonetomanhood.com Milestone to Manhood shows how fathers of pre-teen boys can help their sons to successfully make the transition from boyhood to manhood. It is a father's responsibility to bestow the title of “man” on his son, and the book outlines a once-in-a-lifetime weekend to help a father do so. The weekend involves the other male role models in the son's life as well, like his grandfather, uncles, and older brothers, who all participate in order to make it clear to the boy that he is now considered to be a man. This coming-of-age ceremony is called his Rite of Passage.  Visit www.milestonetomanhood.com for more information. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Doug on Tap | Pro-Life Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 23:00


    In the final episode of The Catholic Dad Show's "Doug on Tap" series, Chris and Doug Johnson cover the story of his life with Abby Johnson and how his wife went from Planned Parenthood director to pro-life activist, as well as the importance of Catholic fatherhood in the pro-life movement. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Doug Johnson on Tap | Intimacy in Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 31:50


    Chris Bartlett & Doug Johnson continue their series on fatherhood with a discussion about intimacy in marriage. They discuss how to grow in intimacy with your spouse physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. They talk about the importance of communication, being vulnerable and even the role that arguments have in intimacy. Doug shares from personal experience how intimacy iin his marriage has waxed and waned and all the lessons he's learned from that. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Doug Johnson on Tap | Sober Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 37:06


    Chris is joined by Doug Johnson who shares about his journey through alcohol addiction into sobriety. He talks about how his addiction started, how he and his wife Abby navigated it and ultimately what made him stop. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Doug Johnson on Tap | Stay at Home Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 35:54


    Doug Johnson joins Chris Bartlett for a 4 part series on the lessons he has learned from Catholic fatherhood, being married to Abby Johnson and being a stay at home dad. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Catholic Dads Respond to Lightyear | Part 2 | We've Seen It!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 35:36


    Chris & Matt follow up on their last conversation about the new movie "Lightyear." They've both seen it and have differing opinions on whether it's ok for kids to see it and how to approach the conversation around it. This is a fun one! Enjoy https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Catholic Dads Respond to "the kiss" in Lightyear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 37:33


    Matt & Chris discuss how Catholic dads should respond to the same-sex kiss in the upcoming Lightyear movie. Should our kids watch the movie? Should we boycott? How do we talk to our kids about it? Tune in to find out! https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Catholic Dads Respond to the Uvalde Tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 26:48


    Matt and Chris address the recent tragedy in Uvalde. They share their thoughts as Catholics & fathers on how we can best respond to tradegies like this and how to speak with our kids about them and protect them as best we can. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Minecraft vs. Roblox

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 34:35


    Matt & Chris tackle the great debate amongst 8 year olds: Minecraft or Roblox!?!?! But really they have a conversation about our kids playing video games, the pros and cons, playing with them and more. Enjoy! https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Catholic Dads Respond to Fr. Stu

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 42:36


    Fr. Stu is the new hit movie with Mark Wahlberg playing a famous Catholic priest. It is based on an inspiring true story! Matt saw it on opening night and shares his thoughts with Chris. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Catholic Dads Respond to Wordl

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 24:06


    Wordl has taken over the world with it's fun, daily puzzles. But what does that have to do with Catholicism and Fatherhood? Chris and Matt have the answers! Tune in to the fun, light-hearted conversation. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Catholic Dads Respond to Turning Red

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 37:07


    Matt & Chris both watched Pixar's "Turning Red" with their kids and boy do they have thoughts! They share some of the pitfalls that the movie fell in to that annoyed them but also share some of the redeeming qualities of the movie. They also use this opportunity to discuss how important it is to have difficult conversations with your kids about topics that may be taboo. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Catholic Dads Respond to The Slap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 30:43


    Chris and Matt reflect on what happened at the Oscars between Chris Rock and Will Smith. Was the reaction appropriate, was it too much? Watch and listen in for Chris and Matt's thoughts. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Catholic Dads Respond to War

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 33:16


    With the crisis in Ukraine, war is on everyone's minds these days. But how do we talk to our kids about it in an age appropriate way? Chris and Matt discuss the Church's teaching on Just War Theory and how to disseminate that teaching to our kids. They end the show by applying it not just to war, but to our everyday interactions as a family. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Catholic Dads Respond to the Super Bowl Halftime Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 30:28


    Chris & Matt share their insights on the entertainment during the big game! Their take and insights may surprise you! https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Catholic Dads of Genius Finale w/the hosts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 34:36


    Chris & Matt wrap up the Catholic Dad's of genius series by putting themselves in the hot seats to answer the questions they asked each of their guests. They discuss their biggest dad fails, what they would like to tell their younger selves and even talk about God nibbling on us!?!?! Enjoy! https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Catholic Dads of Genius w/David Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 33:49


    Matt sits down with one of his best friends, David Harris, to discuss a near death expeirence and how it changed him as a man and father. He also discusses his role models for parenting and how he has applied that to his family. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Catholic Dads of Genius w/Deacon Frank Ashley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 35:32


    We continue our series of having awesome Catholic dads as guests on the show to show a wide variety of Catholic fatherhood. Deacon Frank Ashley joins this week to share his conversion story and the lessons he's learned about fatherhood. Primarily he shares about the pressure we put on our kids. Enjoy! https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

    Catholic Dads React to Encanto

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 22:47


    Chris and Matt reflect on Disney's Encanto on The Catholic Dad Show! Listen in for how Catholic families and fathers can use this movie to start conversations in the home and find inspiration for their own lives. https://ablaze.us/the-village Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song... License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced & Edited by Forte Catholic. (www.ForteCatholic.com)

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