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AMDG. We all want to grow in virtue, but how do we get there? Dr. Ryan Hanning breaks down how to create a personalized approach to growing in virtue in his new co-authored book, The Willpower Advantage. Dr. Ryan explores what it means to be happy, how different temperaments interact with the virtues, and the universal appeal of virtue.  A professor of historical philosophy and theology, Dr. Hanning has 25 years of experience in homeschooling and runs a homestead farm.   Links mentioned & relevant:  Dr. Ryan Hanning's website  The WillPower Advantage: Building Habits for Lasting Happiness by Tom Peterson & Ryan Hanning, Ph.D.  Mary College, a partnership between the University of Mary and Arizona State University  Fraternus  Walker Percy's Lost in the Cosmos  Related Kolbecast episodes:  123 A Change of the Ages with Msgr. James Shea  199 Jason Craig: Do Good Work and Read Good Work  176 The Agenda Is to Grow and 254 Freedom from Anxiety with Art & Laraine Bennett  123 A Change of the Ages with Msgr. James P. Shea  240 Entry Points for Evangelization – Jimmy Mitchell's Let Beauty Speak  226 Cultivating Habits of Excellence with Dr. Andrew Abela  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

Sponsored by Squarespace – the all-in-one platform to build a beautiful website, market your brand, and sell anything. Start your free trial today at ⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com⁠⁠. Use code: DYP Kevin Kolbe is a content creator and coach who helps creators create, share their gifts, and make an impact in the world. Kevin has over 30+ years of experience in video production, creative strategy, and marketing. After being on the radio for several years, Kevin moved to TV and worked at stations affiliated with FOX, NBC, CBS, ABC, and The CW in Nashville, Charlotte, and Raleigh. Kevin led an award-winning creative team for one of the most recognized FOX affiliates in the country. After TV, Kevin started his own video marketing business - Kevin Kolbe Media - and has worked with national brands, small businesses, non-profits, entrepreneurs and solo content creators. Kevin's own content is a mix of video tips, tools, resources, live streams. and the occasional story video which can be found on his YouTube channel. Kevin is a husband, dad of three kids, including one with special needs, coffee drinker, Batman fan, music lover, TV watcher, and Jesus freak. CONTACT KevinKolbe.com YouTube: http://youtube.com/kevinkolbe Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinkolbemedia

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Año XIX. Núm. 91. Con motivo de la memoria litúrgica de San Maximilano Kolbe, recordamos este 14 de agosto la última de más de 950 cartas que el santo de Aushcwitz escribió en su vida.

Today we dive into earnings season investing secrets. Learn the investing secrets that will grow your wealth as we dive into market analysis highlighting accounting red flags and potential overvaluation risks. Financial engineering often signals late-cycle behavior recessions, though unpopular, are necessary to clear economic “dead wood.” We also examined current earnings trends in the financial sector, technical market patterns like resistance and support levels in small caps and metals, and the importance of balancing fundamental and technical analysis. We also talk investor psychology—how emotion, bias, and sentiment often drive poor timing and decision-making in markets. We discuss...  The Kolbe test, which measures instinctive strengths and natural problem-solving styles rather than personality or intelligence. Businesses use Kolbe results to build better teams by pairing complementary working styles. We also talked current market conditions, drawing comparisons between today's tech boom and the late-1990s dot-com bubble. How Nvidia's vendor financing arrangements resemble accounting maneuvers from the dot-com era, raising concerns about inflated revenues and future write-down risks. The hosts noted signs of late-cycle behavior in markets, including excessive optimism, overleveraged valuations, and creative corporate accounting. Recessions serve an essential economic function by clearing out inefficiencies and “dead wood,” creating healthier long-term growth. A segment focused on earnings season, particularly the uneven performance in the financial sector and what it signals about underlying economic momentum. We analyzed technical market patterns, such as key resistance and support levels in small-cap indexes and precious metals. How gold and silver might act as contrarian signals or safe havens amid market uncertainty. The discussion emphasized the interplay between fundamental and technical analysis, stressing that investors should use both to form a complete market view. They highlighted the danger of emotional decision-making, noting that fear and greed often lead investors to buy high and sell low. The episode closed by underscoring the importance of maintaining discipline and objectivity, especially during euphoric or panic-driven market phases. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Phil Weiss | Apprise Wealth Management Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/earnings-season-investing-secrets   

AMDG. Bonnie and Steven are joined by professor and author, Dr. Michael Pakaluk. They discuss Dr. Pakaluk's family's homeschooling experience his new book, The Shock of Holiness; and his thoughts about St. Maximilian Kolbe.  Links mentioned & relevant:  Dr. Pakaluk's new book The Shock of Holiness  The Appalling Strangeness of the Mercy of God by Ruth V.K. Pakaluk & Michael Pakaluk  Recent piece on St. Maximilian Kolbe and the saint's impact on Dr. Pakaluk  HSLDA episode with Dr. Catherine Pakaluk  Dr. Pakaluk's piece on Fr. John Tracy Ellis   Related Kolbecast episodes:  174 Kolbe's Chiaroscuro with Anthony D'Ambrosio, writer and producer of Triumph of the Heart  226 Cultivating Habits of Excellence with Andrew Abela  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

If you want to lead with integrity online and offline, join our mailing list for leadership insights every two weeks: https://mailchi.mp/huntleyleadership/newsletter-sign-up What happens when a film premiere turns into a pilgrimage? In this episode of the Huntley Leadership Podcast, Ron reconnects with Bobby Fredericksen — Catholic content creator, teacher, and co-host of The Catholic Couple Podcast — to unpack his journey to Poland for the launch of Triumph of the Heart, a new film on St. Maximilian Kolbe. Bobby shares what it was like to walk in Kolbe's footsteps, witness the power of faith-filled art, and rediscover how beauty, mercy, and media can all point to Christ. He also opens up about his own evolution from teacher to “digital missionary,” balancing online influence with prayer, humility, and family life. In this episode: Behind the scenes of Triumph of the Heart and Kolbe's legacy The moment a movie premiere became a spiritual pilgrimage How Catholic art and storytelling can move hearts What it means to evangelize online with integrity Staying grounded in faith while reaching millions Whether you're leading in your parish, creating content, or simply looking for hope in a noisy world, this conversation will inspire you to live your mission with greater authenticity and courage.

Hello lovelies! Thanks for listening (and reading!)Since doing a lot of 'self-discovery' over the last few years, I've learned so much about myself. Yet I keep going into the spiral of looking outward vs inward with my 'born with' traits. For example, I'm more introverted than extroverted (I'm an introvert), I'm a QuickStart in the Kolbe test, I have an ADHD brain and I'm a manifesting generator in Human Design. Boy, are they hard habits to break when society and your whole life you've been told to act, do and BE the opposite!In this episode I'm speaking about how I keep forgetting who and how I am and to instead remind myself to look inward (vs outward), to keep my head up high and to embrace my traits. Because following society and shaming ourselves for how we are will never help us - it harms us more than anything.Plus, as Michelle Rohr says in Ep 81 "Leaders Don't Need Followers". I hope you enjoy this episode.Sincerely,Elizabeth

In this episode, host Josh interviews Aaron Hovivian, CEO of The Collab Team, about scaling operations for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs. Aaron shares his journey from retail and corporate project management to founding his own operations consultancy. The discussion covers the importance of identifying strengths, implementing operating systems like EOS, and documenting SOPs to streamline growth from seven to eight figures. Aaron offers practical advice for overcoming operational bottlenecks and introduces his Ops Experts Club resource hub. The episode provides actionable steps for business owners looking to delegate effectively and build scalable, efficient operations.Chapters:Introduction & Aaron's Background (00:00:00)Aaron shares his entrepreneurial roots, early jobs, and inspiration from his father's business journey.Discovering a Passion for Operations (00:00:49)Aaron describes his natural inclination for improving systems and his transition from retail to project management.First Entrepreneurial Leap & Founding The Collab Team (00:01:35)Aaron recounts leaving a stable job to help a friend's business, marking the start of The Collab Team.Systems Thinking & Early Genius (00:02:54)Discussion about always thinking in systems and the importance of operating in one's zone of genius.Complexity in Growth & The Value of Operations (00:03:31)Aaron explains how business growth brings complexity and the need to streamline through operations.The Power of Delegation & Operating Systems (00:03:48)Aaron introduces the concept of “Delegate and Elevate” from EOS and the importance of SOPs.Why Operations Matter for Scaling (00:04:37)Aaron discusses why operations are crucial for entrepreneurs aiming to scale from seven to eight figures.Visionaries vs. Operators: Identifying Strengths (00:05:02)Aaron explains the difference between visionary entrepreneurs and those skilled in operations.Common Pitfalls in Delegation & Team Structure (00:06:17)Challenges entrepreneurs face when delegating without clear processes or team roles.Intentionality & Backward Planning (00:07:06)The importance of planning from the end goal backward to reduce daily frustrations.Operations as a Business Pillar (00:07:33)Josh compares operations to a three-legged stool, emphasizing its equal importance with sales and vision.Implementing Operating Systems & Frameworks (00:08:02)Josh shares his experience implementing operating systems and frameworks like EOS and Scalable.Entrepreneurial Profiles & The Kolbe Assessment (00:08:56)Discussion about the Kolbe assessment and how most entrepreneurs are high quick starts, not high follow-through.Three Actionable Takeaways for Entrepreneurs (00:09:33)Josh summarizes three steps: set your goal, do a time study/gap analysis, and document SOPs for delegation.Aaron's Additional Advice: Start with the Highest Burn (00:11:15)Aaron advises tackling the most painful or draining tasks first to maximize relief and ROI.Ops Experts Club Gift & Resources (00:12:27)Aaron introduces the Ops Experts Club, offering free access and tools like the Gap Analyzer for listeners.Closing Remarks & Gratitude (00:14:31)Josh and Aaron wrap up, expressing appreciation and encouraging entrepreneurs to leverage operations for growth.Links and Mentions:Tools and WebsitesOps Experts Club on FacebookGap AnalyzerBooksTraction by Gino Wickman on AmazonAssessmentsKolbe AssessmentTranscript:Josh 00:00:00  Today I'm super excited to introduce you to Aaron Hovivian, the CEO and Project Lead at the Collaborative Team Management, or AKA the Collab Team. So welcome to the podcast, Aaron.Aaron 00:00:11  Hey Josh, thanks for having me man. So good to be here.Josh 00:00:13  Aaron, you've got a lot of experience. As we can see in operations, you've helped grow solopreneurs into multifaceted eight figure brands and helping scale people beyond that. Aaron, let's back things up and tell me, like, how did you even get started in operations? Why is that your specialty?Aaron 00:00:31  Yeah, I you know, so growing up, my dad was an entrepreneur. My dad was entrepreneurial, you know, and I saw him going out there starting his own business. For him, it was construction for him. He, you know, he had been working for some big guys doing construction in Southern California, you know, for his whole career. And at the age of 40, you know, he said, hey, I'm going to go out and do this on my own.Aaron 00:00:49  He was able to build this empire for himself. You know, of 85 people doing, you know, high rise construction ceilings in LA in Orange County. And I think inspired by his journey, I think is what inspired me. But I noticed me all growing up, you know, from my earliest jobs. I started working in skateboard snowboard shops as a kid, you know, but even there I did a lot of retail just starting out. A lot of kids do, you know. But I noticed about me is that I'm always pulling apart systems. Like, I'm always wondering, how could we tweak that? How could we make that better? Rolling into businesses that don't have training manuals and building train training manuals, you know, looking at their POS system to see how they're dealing with point of sale, like wondering how the customer journey is going to be and just compliment to you, Josh, even just the sequencing of your automations, of sending the invite to this just to be on this podcast, I was like, that guy gets it.Aaron 00:01:35  Like, let's make the customer journey easy. Like, let's take out of the way the encumbrances or the stumbling blocks. And so I think that's been my journey all the way through. right before I started the Colab team, I was doing project management for a large credit union here in our area in southern Oregon. And I was doing a lot with construction, project management, but also project management within the organization and helping with new platforms, coming online and managing teams and I had my first entrepreneur knock on my door and say, hey, he had been a friend of mine for a lot of years. His name is Keith Yaki. He's got a great brand out there. He did real estate for a lot of years, and now he's leaning into something he calls the married game. But Keith Yaki knocked on my door and he said, hey, what would you think about leaving the credit union and coming out and doing this thing with me? I need somebody that just gets operations. You know, they were doing a big bus tours, fix and flip education brand, and he was like, I, I've got all the knowledge, I've got all the education.Aaron 00:02:25  I've laid out the whole program. I know it's going to work, but I'm super nervous about the details. What would you think about taking a step with me in this? And so that became my first client for the Colab team, and I left something super stable and kind of like my dad, you know, this, this corporate gig that, you know, had been around for 50 years. They'll be around for 50 more. They loved me being there. I loved them as people. But I just saw that desire in my heart of, I want more than that. I want to be entrepreneurial. I want to get out there and get out onto my own brand, on my own two feet and take things to the next level. And so that's kind of what started me down the journey.Josh 00:02:54  I love that, I love that, you know, from an early age, you were always kind of like pulling things apart. Trying to figure ...

AMDG. Poetry is a cornerstone of many homeschooling parents' education plans— but why? Curriculum Director Maggie Hayden, Curriculum Project Manager Erica Treat and her son, Eben, join the Kolbecast to break down the reasons that poetry should be an integral part of any well-rounded education. “The children who had done poetry when they were young liked to read when they were older,” Maggie comments, “and they could read harder things.”   Learn more about Kolbe Academy's poetry resources and preview a poetry course via this blog post: Poetry for the Classical Catholic Homeschooler. Related Kolbecast episodes  175 A Both-And Approach at the University of Dallas with Dr. Jonathan Sanford  156 Mission Intent: Formed to Serve featuring Erica and her husband, among others, discussing military life and homeschooling  271 Building a LIterary Foundation with Maggie Hayden & Mara Matteoli  277 The One and Only Shakespeare  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

Culture isn't a happy hour or words on a wall. It's the foundation that determines whether your firm thrives or fractures. As part of the “Road to the Summit”, a special series ramping up to the 2025 Game Changers Summit this November 12-13, we're revisiting some of the most powerful conversations ever featured at our events. In this encore episode of the Game Changing Attorney Podcast, we take you back to the 2021 EVOLVE Summit. Jessica Mogill sits down with the Game Changing Culture Panel, featuring Reza Torkzadeh, John Martin, David Craig, and Mark O'Mara. Together, they share how intentional leadership, clear communication, and the use of tools like Kolbe and PRINT® have helped them build strong, high-performing cultures within their firms. Here's what you'll learn: How intentional leadership creates unity, accountability, and lasting impact How tools like PRINT and Kolbe help firms hire and retain top talent that aligns with their mission How to reduce drama, strengthen communication, and build a culture where everyone thrives Every firm has a culture. The only question is, are you creating it or letting it create itself? ---- Show Notes: 04:30 – How Kolbe and PRINT assessments transformed hiring and communication 07:08 – Learning from cultural misalignment and rebuilding stronger teams 08:48 – Building intentional culture that attracts top talent 10:13 – Using data and assessments to eliminate unnecessary conflict 11:41 – Maintaining culture during rapid growth and remote expansion 14:49 – Creating engagement through shared purpose and community impact 24:52 – Non-negotiables for building a winning firm culture Links & Resources: Kolbe Index PRINT® Assessment Reza Torkzadeh David Craig John Martin Mark O'Mara Crisp Coach Program ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 342. The Missing Piece to Peak Performance with David Kolbe 361. The Hidden Blueprint for Creating a Thriving Work Culture with Josh Nelson 318. Legal Leaders — Game-Changing Insights to Build, Scale, and Transform Your Firm

Dr. Veronica Anderson, a physician who has transitioned into serving as a Vistage Chair and leadership coach, specializes in developing peak-performing teams. Drawing on 14+ years as a relationship expert, Dr. Anderson employs her proprietary RESPECT Method alongside Human Design and Kolbe Index assessments to transform organizational dynamics. As a certified Kolbe consultant with an intuitive approach, she's guided executives through workplace challenges and personal transitions with remarkable success.Dr. Anderson's unique background combines medical precision with psychological insight, making her an invaluable resource for C suite leaders seeking to build thriving teams where both management and employees flourish.More Info: RoseWaterFalls.comSponsors: Become a Guest on Master Leadership Podcast: Book HereAgency Sponsorships: Book GuestsMaster Your Podcast Course: MasterYourSwagFree Coaching Session: Master Leadership 360 CoachingSupport Our Show: Click HereLily's Story: My Trust ManifestoSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/masterleadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textA single signed offer letter sat in the mail—and Art Delorenzo felt a tug that said, “this isn't it.” That gut check rerouted him from academia to a 50‑year run in financial services and leadership development. We invited Art back to explore how he makes choices, leads teams, and keeps his life centered, all through a lens that blends instinct, deliberate learning, and everyday kindness.We talk about the real mechanics of decision‑making: how cognition (research and analysis), affect (emotion and memory), and conation (instinct and drive) work together. Art introduces the Kolbe perspective on personal MO—why innovators need to reshape the standard kit and fact finders need more data before they move. We explore gut feelings and precognition as early signals worth respecting, plus a simple way to vet a new role: talk to the people who report to the leader you'd serve. Culture is local, and style matters more than the job description.From there, we dive into habits that compound. Art swears by short, consistent learning sessions to build cognitive strength, and he doubles retention by teaching what he just learned. We get honest about asking for help, humility as a performance tool, and why treating victory and defeat as impostors steadies a team. You'll also hear two practical rituals that change daily life fast: a three‑minute transition stop before walking in the door so you're truly home when you get home, and “joy reps”—eight brief acknowledgments that retrain the brain away from negativity bias. Add in kindness as a sleep aid—recalling a face you helped that day—and you've got a human system for better work and a better home life.If you've felt the hamster wheel spinning or you're weighing a leap, this conversation gives you a grounded way to decide, act, and stay well. Listen, share it with a friend who's at a crossroads, and if it hits home, subscribe and leave a review—what's one small practice you'll start today?Support the showhttps://bamboolab3.com/

Leadership starts with self-awareness—but most assessments only tell part of the story. In this episode, Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with David Kolbe, CEO of Kolbe Corp, to explore the conative side of the human mind—the part that drives how we take action.David explains the difference between thinking, feeling, and doing, and how the Kolbe A™ Index reveals your natural patterns for solving problems and taking initiative. Together, Darrin and David discuss:The four Action Modes—Fact Finder, Follow Through, Quick Start, and Implementer—and what each reveals about how you get things doneWhy diverse conative strengths make teams more effectiveHow understanding these instincts improves hiring and collaborationDarrin's own Kolbe A™ results (4-4-7-4) and what they say about his leadership styleThe connection between conation, culture, and AI in modern organizationsWhether you're leading a school district, a company, or a small team, this conversation will help you leverage what comes naturally—so you can do more, more naturally.Connect with David Kolbe & Kolbe Corp:

On this episode of the No Labels, No Limits Podcast, we welcome Jennifer Robin Wilson—leadership coach, author, and consultant—whose career has spanned midwifery, nonprofit leadership, and now coaching and writing.Jennifer's unique journey—from delivering babies to guiding organizations—reflects her passion for human connection through change. A certified Kolbe Consultant with an MBA in Leadership and MFA in Creative Nonfiction, she helps leaders and teams reduce burnout, improve collaboration, and align with their natural problem-solving instincts.Her latest book, The Heart of Homestay, draws on her 17 years leading the Canada Homestay Network and offers tools for navigating cultural differences, building compassion, and fostering psychological safety.In this conversation, Jennifer shares:How Kolbe assessments help reduce stress and unlock team dynamicsWhy understanding conation—how we naturally take action—transforms leadership in real timeThe parallels between hosting international students and creating healthy workplace culturesWhy failure and discomfort, when embraced, are powerful drivers of innovation and trustJennifer's grounded wisdom, combined with her soaring vision (yes, she's also a licensed pilot), makes this a conversation filled with practical insights and heartfelt stories.Jennifer also offers free leadership and host family resources through her website.Connect with Jennifer Wilson:Website: https://www.oakbaycoachingandconsulting.caLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jenniferrobinwilson | https://linkedin.com/company/oak-bay-coaching-and-consultingInstagram: https://instagram.com/jenniferrobinwilsonFacebook: https://facebook.com/JenniferRobinWilsonLinktree: https://linktr.ee/jenniferrobinwilsonConnect with Sarah Boxx:Website: https://sarahboxx.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategicvisioncoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahboxxllc/X: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FSarahBoxxLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/Check out our sister show, the Nonprofit Podcast, where we dive into strategies for nonprofit leaders and change agents driving real community impact. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-today #heartofhomestay #nolabelsnolimits #podcast #personalgrowth #nlnlpodcast #changemakers #successmindset #inspiration #mindsetshift #jenniferwilson #womeninleadership #inspiringleaders #strengthbasedleadership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AMDG. Catholic evangelist and podcaster Dave VanVickle is “obsessed” with St. Maximilian Kolbe and Marian consecration, and you should be too. In his background aiding exorcists, Dave discovered that “Mary is the lynch pin in almost every case.” Since then, Dave dove deeply into Marian consecration, inviting everyone to “give your life to Our Lady.” He discusses what Marian consecration really is (hint: it doesn't have to be 33 days long), how to approach the prayer, and why we should not view it superstitiously.   Dave found devotion to St. Maximilian Kolbe through his research into Marian consecration. “This was a man who fell so deeply in love with our lady,” Dave comments, “He was doing theology that was high level… He desperately needs to be studied.”     Links mentioned & relevant:  Dave's website The Catholic Truth about Angels, Demons, Ghosts, Exorcisms, and Hauntings  Every Knee Shall Bow podcast  The writings of St. Maximilian Kolbe and more information on Marian Consecration via the Militia Immaculata website  Related Kolbecast episodes:  100 In the Beginning with Kolbe Academy co-founder Mrs. Dianne Muth  174 Kolbe's Chiaroscuro with Anthony D'Ambrosio about his film on St. Maximilian Kolbe Triumph of the Heart  134 For Tinkerers of All Ages highlighting St. Maximilian Kolbe's engagements with media developments of his time  168 The Adventure of a Lifetime with Melissa Dee of the Saints Alive podcast  268 Pilgrimage & Jubilee with Our Lady of Champion featuring Kolbe Academy alumnus Fr. Nathan Mudd  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

After a brief review of the URC second round and the last of the Rugby Champs (Bokke back to back!), each of our four regulars delivers the end-of-term report on their allotted team. Listen in to find out more about James O'Connor's haircut, why Jordie Barrett may have resurrected Camille Chat's international career, Ant's Nic White impression, and Kolbe's sudden senile onset. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

AMDG. Catholic author Susan Peek joins the Kolbecast to discuss her mission: bringing the stories of lesser-known saints alive for teens and young adults. Susan found herself frustrated searching for morally-sound but still engaging stories for teenagers: “the plots might be exciting, the writer might be excellent— and yet there's so few things that we can give to teenagers to read.”Her first novel began as a movie script about Saint Camillus, whose struggle of conversion (and reconversion) has inspired many young readers. Today, Susan's collection of books for teens includes Saint Cloud of Gaul: The Prince Who Trades Kingdoms, St Dymphna of Ireland: The King's Prey, and Crusader King: A Novel of Baldwin IV and the Crusades, among many others. If you are already a fan of Susan or are just hearing her name for the first time, this episode is a must-listen for parents of Catholic teens!   Links mentioned & relevant:  Susan Peek's website Catholic Writers Guild Catholic Teen Books  Related Kolbecast episodes:  249 Stories Crafted with Care from Kolbe Academy Press 267 Time Traveling through History: Bringing the Past to Life for Young Learners  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

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AMDG. How can evolution be compatible with the Catholic faith? Professor of Biology at Franciscan University of Steubenville Daniel Kuebler argues that Catholic students should embrace the theory of evolution. Dr. Kuebler answers several objections to evolutionary theory, grounding his answers in the Catholic doctrine. The professor explains why we shouldn't be surprised by apparent conflicts (“The truth is bigger than our brains,” he says) and cautions students about two common pitfalls people fall into when discussing faith and evolution.  Links mentioned & relevant:  Dr. Kuebler's new book Darwin and Doctrine Society of Catholic Scientists and the podcast Dr. Kuebler hosts Dr. Kuebler on the Thinking Faith podcast part 1 and part 2  Related Kolbecast episodes:  222 Something No One Has Ever Understood Before -- Dr. Kuebler's Kolbecast debut 89 The Master Blueprint  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

In this episode, we conclude our series by reflecting on the sorrowful and glorious mysteries of our lives. In the midst of our own sorrows, we talk about the mortification of authentic love, what it means to carry our cross, and how to be patient when a particular suffering seems endless. We also share the glorious ways God is working in our lives. From the beauty of color to raising our expectations in faith, we ponder how Jesus' presence in the sufferings of our lives often restores us more deeply than if He simply just healed our pain.    Heather's One Thing - First Reconciliation and Beyond by Katie Prejean McGrady Heather's Other One Thing - Show Me Your Glory by Brandon Lake Sister Miriam's One Thing - Discerning Hearts Podcast with Fr. Timothy Gallagher, Discernment of Spirits Series Michelle's One Thing - Soulcore   Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays & Fridays): The Agony in the Garden – Contrition / Sorrow for Sin The Scourging at the Pillar – Purity / Mortification The Crowning with Thorns – Moral Courage / Humility The Carrying of the Cross – Patience in Suffering The Crucifixion – Perseverance / Salvation / Forgiveness   Glorious Mysteries (Wednesdays & Sundays): The Resurrection – Faith The Ascension – Hope / Desire for Heaven The Descent of the Holy Spirit – Wisdom / Love of God / Zeal The Assumption – Grace of a Happy Death / Devotion to Mary The Coronation of Mary – Eternal Happiness / Trust in Mary's Intercession    Journal Questions: How did you experience delight this summer? When have I felt hypervigilant in this season? Who in my life am I called to entrust to the Divine Caretaker? How has my faith been expanded this summer?   Discussion Questions: Where in your life do you sense Christ walking closely with you? How have you experienced the mortification of authentic love? What breakthroughs have you experienced in this season? How have you experienced the Sorrowful Mysteries in this season? How have you experienced the Glorious Mysteries in this season?   Quote to Ponder: “To contemplate the face of Christ, and to contemplate it with Mary, is the ‘program' which I have set before the Church at the dawn of the third millennium… To recite the Rosary is nothing other than to contemplate with Mary the face of Christ. In this school of Mary, we learn to ‘read' Christ, to discover his secrets, to understand his message.” (Rosarium Virginis Mariae, St. Pope John Paul II)   Scripture for Lectio: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9)   Sponsor - Triumph of the Heart: Triumph of the Heart is an award-winning film that tells one of the most astounding stories of world war II - when a Polish priest, imprisoned in Auschwitz, volunteered to take the place of a condemned man.  When faced with a truly apocalyptic war, St. Maximilian Kolbe showed us that Christian love can conquer the deepest horrors of the human condition. In the face of unimaginable suffering, Kolbe didn't retreat—he stepped forward, offering his life to save another. This film, about the passion of St. Maximilian Kolbe, is the most compelling look ever into both the horror and heroism that was to be found in a Nazi death camp. Audiences have already been deeply moved by the light of hope shining forth from the darkest place on earth. Triumph of the Heart is now showing in select theaters throughout the United States. Go to KolbeMovie.com to find out how you can get tickets to a masterpiece destined to become an enduring film classic. Made with a shoe string budget, many miracles from the Lord, and film quality that rivals any studio backed project, Triumph of the Heart will not disappoint. Distributed in partnership with the Augustine Institute, EWTN Studios, Relevant Radio, and more, you too can join the New Renaissance of Catholic Art at KolbeMovie.com.   Timestamps: 00:00 Triumph of the Heart 01:26 Intro 02:15 Contemplating the Face of Christ 05:24 The Carrying of the Cross - Patience in Suffering 09:22 The Scourging at the Pillar - Purity/ Mortification 13:44 The Suffering We Experience as Parents Age 19:32 The Descent of the Holy Spirit - Wisdom/ Love of God/ Zeal 26:36 The Resurrection - Faith 31:33 One Things

In this special Should You Watch This? interview, The Popcorn Priest sits down with writer and director Anthony D'Ambrosio to discuss his new film, Triumph of the Heart.The film tells the true story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the Catholic priest who volunteered to take another man's place in Auschwitz and endured a slow death in a starvation bunker. But unlike many retellings, this film begins inside the cell—showing how Kolbe forged a brotherhood of hope in the darkest of places.

AMDG. Literature teachers John Turrentine and James Endres want you to love Shakespeare as much as they do. The duo dives deeply into the classic works you've heard of before, giving a fresh perspective on well-known plays, and introduces some of Shakespeare's plays that you may never have heard of before. With their combined 25 years of experience, John and James address Shakespeare readers of all levels. Whether you are picking up a play for the first time or re-reading an old favorite for the thousandth time, this conversation will have something to teach you.  Links mentioned & relevant:  Medieval Shakespeare Study Guide Set Shakespeare The Sonnets Books in Kolbe's Roman Literature course, including Julius Caesar Books in Kolbe's Era of Christendom course, including Richard III,  Macbeth, and The Tempest  Related Kolbecast episodes:  266 New Voice, Handy Catalog with Gwynith DeMonte 177 Tabletop Theology with Alexi Sargeant 3 Dramatic Arts with Dolores Ann Mihaliak  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

Fr. Jonathan Meyer shares his reflections after watching the powerful new film Triumph of the Heart, which brings to life the heroic sacrifice of St. Maximilian Kolbe.   This moving review explores the artistry of the film, its portrayal of Kolbe's final 14 days in Auschwitz, and the deeper spiritual truths it invites us to consider — suffering, sacrifice, forgiveness, fraternity, and triumph in Christ.  

Sign up for the FREE Masterclass- How to Build a 7-Figure Group Practice → https://mccancemethod.com/webinar-free-masterclass-from-solo-to-superteam/ Watch this Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/tYvERauTEpw In this episode, I dive into the emotional and practical sides of deciding to build a group practice. I share what made me take the leap, the fears that came up (because trust me, there were many), and how I worked through them, plus a few things I wish someone had told me before I started. You're not alone, I've been exactly where you are. If you're even thinking about growing your practice, this one's for you.Make sure to bring your paper and pen because this episode is full of actionable tips!Here are some key points in this episode:[03:35] Emotional check-in: how do you feel when you think about starting a group practice?[05:38] How knowing your Kolbe score can help you decide if group practice is right for you[06:29] The truth about building a business—it's hard, but it's worth it[09:05] How hiring support helps you stay in your zone of genius[11:18] Why slower growth might actually be better for your nervous system[17:35] How to create ease and reduce early overwhelmLinks From The Episode:Take the Kolbe → https://www.kolbe.com/?kapcode=0FC7F34B3D07496BA6C40B5D9B3EC1D8&entry_redirect=1Join the FREE private community for therapists: Expand your Psychotherapy Practice → https://www.facebook.com/groups/947689352498639 Follow me on Instagram, @nicole.mccanncemethod. If this episode provided you with value and inspiration, please leave a review and DM to let me know. Click here: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.mccancemethod

In this episode, we explore the incredible story of St. Maximilian Kolbe—a man who kept hope alive in the darkest place on earth. While many know of his heroic sacrifice at Auschwitz, fewer have heard how he inspired his fellow prisoners to sing hymns of faith and defiance as they faced death together.For guest Anthony D'Ambrosio, Kolbe's legacy became deeply personal. After enduring eight years of a mysterious illness that stole his ability to sleep, Anthony began to experience visions of St. Maximilian. These encounters became a source of comfort and strength during his darkest nights. When Anthony later traveled to Poland to honor his hero, God placed a new mission before him: to make a film on a shoestring budget that would capture the power of grace even in humanity's most desperate hour.
Anthony said yes and in the process, he found healing, restoration, and a renewed calling to share Kolbe's message with the world. Don't miss this powerful conversation about faith, suffering, and the courage to answer God's call.Check out the movie at: https://triumphoftheheart.comNEW: Watch ad-free episodes and bonus Lila Rose Show content at https://rosereport.supercast.com as well as https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, or salmon! Use code LILA for $40 off!  -Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!-EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA to get 10% off!This episode is a sponsored video with Triumph of the Heart, but everything I share are my honest thoughts! #ad

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, executive producer of the new Catholic film Triumph of the Heart and father of the film's director, Anthony D'Ambrosio. He shares the story of his family's influence on Anthony, the journey from a short film on St. Maximilian Kolbe to a full-length feature, and what they hope this project will contribute to Catholic cinema. Topics we discuss include: • How family life shaped Anthony's vocation as a filmmaker • The transition from short film to feature-length story • Hopes for the future of Catholic films and evangelization • Will Triumph make an impact at the box office? • How the movie may foster devotion to St. Maximilian Kolbe and Mary • Reflections on the cast, Catholic identity, and how film can become a channel of grace Dr. D'Ambrosio also shares details on how to see Triumph of the Heart in theaters and what makes this project unique in the landscape of faith-based films.

Journey with us this week as we explore the remarkable life of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a martyr of charity whose selfless sacrifice during World War II continues to inspire hope today. Join Jason Nunez and Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio as they discuss Kolbe's deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, his legacy, and the upcoming film, Triumph of the Heart. In this episode, you will learn: Who was St. Maximilian Kolbe? How was St. Maximilian Kolbe's deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary guided his ministry and his choices? What are the hopes for Catholics and non-Catholics alike, will take away from the film Triumph of the Heart? Continue Your Journey: Guest information and helpful resources. Jewel for the Journey: “Through the Immaculata to Jesus!” - St. Maximilian Kolbe Learn more at https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org/media-and-resources/all-media-series/journeys-of-hope.html Help us spread hope! https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org/support Do you like what you hear? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a week of Journeys of Hope. Click here to get started.

AMDG. Kolbe podcast team member and teacher Gwynith DeMonte knows exactly what episodes you should be listening to during the back-to-school season. Whether you're simply curious about homeschooling or are a homeschool student yourself, Gwynith has the perfect catalog of episodes to give you all the information you need.   In addition to offering her Kolbecast recommendations, Gwynith discusses her experience growing up in a homeschooling household, including the courses that have (unexpectedly!) served her the best in her college and post-college life. Lastly, Gwynith gives some advice to new students, sharing her takeaways from this year's teacher training and her hopes for the Asynchronous courses this year.   Enjoy the episode,   Gwynith    Learn more about Kolbe's asynchronous courses.    Related Kolbecast episodes:  238 Accompaniment, Hope, Integration, and Resilience with Pat Millea 250 Made for Relationship with Kenna Millea 256 An Education That Reflects God's Beauty and 257 Integrated Catholic, Classical Education in Middle & High School 258 Seeking, Finding, and Building Community 247 Lightbulb Moments for Young Readers 227 Sensory Awareness & Problem Solving with occupational therapist Caitlin Russ 230 A Multi-Pronged Approach to College Prep 244 Summer School Memories and other episodes about college and with our college partners 226 Cultivating Habits of Excellence with Superhabits author Dr. Andrew Abela 123 A Change of the Ages with Msgr. James Shea 235 The Disposition of Pilgrimage with Joan Watson 176 The Agenda Is to Grow and 254 Freedom from Anxiety with Art & Laraine Bennett 255 Family Life as Liturgy with Dr. Greg Popcak 260 Flow & Connection through Learning and 261 Make It about Relationship with Lisa Popcak 236 Next Steps & New Chapters with Belinda Terro Mooney 188 Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety wth Dr. Kevin Majeres  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

Saint Maximilian Kolbe stepped forward to die in place of another Auschwitz prisoner. It is at this moment that the film Triumph of the Heart begins. This week's “mini retreat in a podcast” features Cecilia Stevenson, the producer of this Catholic film.  Hear how Cecilia's "yes" to making this film has changed her. Cecilia shares the challenges she faced during the production of the film, how she has developed a relationship with Our Blessed Mother, and how Saint Maximilian Kolbe's life inspires her to live her faith more fully.  Listen and learn how you can also step forward in faith and live an abundant life for our Lord. Watch Triumph of the Heart in a theater near you on September 12th, 2025. Learn more at www.triumphoftheheart.com.

Triumph of the Heart is a feature film about St. Maximilian Kolbe and his companions' triumph over the darkness of Auschwitz. Director, Anthony D'Ambrosio joins The Morning Blend to tell you about it and how you can watch for yourself.More information can be found on the webpage.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Taylor was attacked by a snake! He also shares a recent personal insight & new information about St. Kolbe with Chris that makes the saint even cooler than we thought! We also introduce a brand new game called Catholic Analogies that we think you're going to enjoy! Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thanks! YouTube Check out the show and other exclusive videos on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/fortecatholic Connect

AMDG. The McMahon family lives by 4 H's: Homeschooling, Homesteading, 4H itself, and Home births. The McMahon parents Ted and Cindi discuss how they have utilized Kolbe's offerings for their children; every child needs something different and Kolbe has been there to help. The family reveals their homesteading and 4H operations, and how they've balanced running a small farm with their homeschool education. Lastly, Cindi walks through her home birth journey and what prompted her to opt out of the hospital-birth norm. As a bonus, recent Kolbe graduate Jeremiah discloses the results of his college debate between UMary or Christendom.   Links mentioned & relevant:  Kolbe Academy's college partners  Dr. John Cuddeback  National 4-H website  Catholic Land Movement  Related Kolbecast episodes:  244 Summer School Memories  159 Now We See in Part  213 This Is a Beginning  166 Dr. John Cuddeback on Dwelling Together Richly  272 Healthy Mom, Healthy Family with Dr. Chris Stroud  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

James and Thomas review an outstanding and very intense new film about St. Maximilian Kolbe, directed and written by Anthony D'Ambrosio. Triumph of the Heart is set mostly in the starvation cell in Auschwitz as Kolbe and his companions try to find a way to die with hope and dignity. Don't miss it, in theaters Sept. 12. https://www.triumphoftheheart.com/ SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters  DONATE to keep this podcast going: https://www.catholicculture.org/donate/audio Music is The Duskwhales, “Take It Back”, used with permission. https://theduskwhales.bandcamp.com

AMDG. You don't want to go to a state university, but you don't want to spend private university money. Where do you go?  Catholic International University's Chair of Education and Liberal Arts Ann Brodeur, PhD, has an innovative solution for students who want to opt out of the traditional university approach. Catholic International University is an entirely online program, designed for students who want a college degree that they can pursue anywhere, anytime. For students who want to work more hours than a traditional college program allows or for parents who want to continue their education, Catholic International University has solutions.   Catholic International University is a partner of Kolbe Academy, allowing students to earn college credit during high school. For more information, explore the links below.   Relevant links:  Learn more about Catholic International University Ann Brodeur, PhD Liberal Arts & Education Emerging Technologies CIU dual enrollment courses (more info for Kolbe students on this page of the CIU website) The Newman Guide Dr. Brodeur on the Classic Learning Test's podcast Anchored Catholic International University's president Dr. Maria Sophia Aguierre on the Cardinal Newman Society's podcast  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast

EPISODE SUMMARY Have you ever wondered why some tasks drain you while others feel almost effortless? It's not just motivation or skill at play — it's something deeper. Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and performance expert David Kolbe as they discuss the world of conation.   In this episode, we talk about: - Why conation matters - Uncovering your instinctive strengths - How to create more flow in your life & business   EPISODE NOTES David Kolbe is transforming how the world understands human performance. He comes from a lineage of psychometric pioneers and is the CEO of Kolbe Corp, the leader in helping people leverage their instinctive strengths to achieve what they care about most. David helped develop the original algorithm for the Kolbe A™ Index — the only proven tool to unlock conative strengths.   Links:   https://www.kolbe.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kolbecorp    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poweredbyinstinct   Kolbe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kolbe-corp/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kolbe-b352a99/   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KolbeCorp   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KolbeCorp   Twitter/X: https://x.com/Kolbe_Corp   ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ------------------ Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ----------------- Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.

Todd and Ellen discuss the news from a Catholic perspective, Michael Pakaluk on Kolbe as a witness, and Jim Papandrea on the Feast of the Assumption and the queenship of Mary.

Anne Sofie har aldrig haft en kæreste. Det synes hun, er flovt. Og hun synes også, det er flovt at spørge Jytte, hvorfor det hænger sådan sammen. Men det er ikke desto mindre, det hun gør. Rasmus har svært ved at være i nuet - selv når hans kæreste beder ham blive i det sammen med hende. Han planlægger og ringer og arbejder. Imens er hun ensom i øjeblikket. Så hvordan bliver Rasmus bedre til at møde sin kæreste? Derudover er en lytter blevet forelsket i en lydbogsstemme, jeg fortæller om vores nye lejlighed (kedeligt?!) og Jytte fortæller om sin kærlighed til et orgel. Medvirkende: Anne Sofie Skovlund Nielsen & Rasmus Kolbe. Ekspert: Jytte Vikkelsøe. Vært: Sebastian Lynggaard. Producer: Cæcilie Helena Denman-Gretoft. Musik: "Hold up" Beyonce. Redaktør: Christina Høier.

AMDG. What if you could listen to incredible keynote speakers at a conference, without even leaving your home? With the Kolbecast Conference, now you can!   The Kolbecast Conference is a three-day program of curated episodes covering a range of topics from classical education, homeschooling, faith, mental health, childhood emotional regulation, and so much more. Enjoy lectures from keynote speakers such as University of Mary president Msgr. James Shea, Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Kevin Majeres, as well as writer and translator Dr. Anthony Esolen. Explore breakout-session sessions with guest speakers including the hosts of the "More2Life" podcast and founder of Catholic Counselors Greg Popcak and Lisa Popcak; authors of "The Temperament God Gave You" Laraine and Art Bennett, L.M.F.T.; Catholic podcaster Bobby Angel and his brother Dan; occupational therapist Caitlin Russ; and many others.   Listen to the episodes all at once or browse them at your own pace; at this conference, you control the schedule!  Click here for Day 1 of the 2025 Kolbecast Conference.  Related Kolbecast episodes:  1 Kolbecast Relaunch 221 A Survey and a Starting Point 249 Stories Crafted with Care featuring Carol, Stasha, and Stephanie from the Kolbe Academy publishing team 32 Reflections of His Light  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr Lectionary: 416The Saint of the day is Saint Maximilian Mary KolbeSaint Maximilian Mary Kolbe's Story “I don't know what's going to become of you!” How many parents have said that? Maximilian Mary Kolbe's reaction was, “I prayed very hard to Our Lady to tell me what would happen to me. She appeared, holding in her hands two crowns, one white, one red. She asked if I would like to have them—one was for purity, the other for martyrdom. I said, ‘I choose both.' She smiled and disappeared.” After that he was not the same. He entered the minor seminary of the Conventual Franciscans in Lvív–then Poland, now Ukraine—near his birthplace, and at 16 became a novice. Though Maximilian later achieved doctorates in philosophy and theology, he was deeply interested in science, even drawing plans for rocket ships. Ordained at 24, Maximilian saw religious indifference as the deadliest poison of the day. His mission was to combat it. He had already founded the Militia of the Immaculata, whose aim was to fight evil with the witness of the good life, prayer, work, and suffering. He dreamed of and then founded Knight of the Immaculata, a religious magazine under Mary's protection to preach the Good News to all nations. For the work of publication he established a “City of the Immaculata”—Niepokalanow—which housed 700 of his Franciscan brothers. He later founded another one in Nagasaki, Japan. Both the Militia and the magazine ultimately reached the one-million mark in members and subscribers. His love of God was daily filtered through devotion to Mary. In 1939, the Nazi panzers overran Poland with deadly speed. Niepokalanow was severely bombed. Kolbe and his friars were arrested, then released in less than three months, on the feast of the Immaculate Conception. In 1941, Fr. Kolbe was arrested again. The Nazis' purpose was to liquidate the select ones, the leaders. The end came quickly, three months later in Auschwitz, after terrible beatings and humiliations. A prisoner had escaped. The commandant announced that 10 men would die. He relished walking along the ranks. “This one. That one.” As they were being marched away to the starvation bunkers, Number 16670 dared to step from the line. “I would like to take that man's place. He has a wife and children.”“Who are you?”“A priest.” No name, no mention of fame. Silence. The commandant, dumbfounded, perhaps with a fleeting thought of history, kicked Sergeant Francis Gajowniczek out of line and ordered Fr. Kolbe to go with the nine. In the “block of death” they were ordered to strip naked, and their slow starvation began in darkness. But there was no screaming—the prisoners sang. By the eve of the Assumption, four were left alive. The jailer came to finish Kolbe off as he sat in a corner praying. He lifted his fleshless arm to receive the bite of the hypodermic needle. It was filled with carbolic acid. They burned his body with all the others. Fr. Kolbe was beatified in 1971 and canonized in 1982. Reflection Father Kolbe's death was not a sudden, last-minute act of heroism. His whole life had been a preparation. His holiness was a limitless, passionate desire to convert the whole world to God. And his beloved Immaculata was his inspiration. Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe is a Patron Saint of: AddictsRecovery from drug addiction Learn about Kolbe House Prison Ministry! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Learn why the Church forbids Freemasonry — and how Kolbe's courage can inspire you to stand firm in faith.Morning Offering, August 14, 2025Every morning, join Father Brad as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Brad guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Disclaimer: The ads shown before, during, or after this video have no affiliation with Morning Offering and are controlled by YouTubeLet us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)________________

Friends of the Rosary,Today, August 14, is the Memorial of St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe (1894-1941), a Polish Franciscan, friar, priest, and martyr of Auschwitz, who founded a movement of Marian consecration called Militia of the Immaculata, With his preaching and writing, he undertook an intense apostolic mission in Europe and Asia.Imprisoned in Auschwitz during the Second World War, he offered himself in exchange for a young father of a large family who was to be executed, Francis Gajowniczek.When the captors couldn't kill him from starvation in the concentration camp, they ended his life with a lethal injection on August 14, 1941.In 1927, he established an evangelization center near Warsaw called Niepokalanow, the "City of the Immaculata." By 1939, the City had expanded from eighteen friars to an incredible 650, making it the largest Catholic religious house in the world.To better "win the world for the Immaculata," the friars utilized modern printing and administrative techniques, enabling countless catechetical and devotional works, a daily newspaper with a circulation of 230,000, and a monthly magazine with a circulation of over one million.Maximilian started a shortwave radio station and planned to build a motion picture studio—he was a true "apostle of the mass media." He established a City of the Immaculata in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1930, and envisioned missionary centers worldwide.Maximilian was a ground-breaking theologian. His insights into the Immaculate Conception anticipated the Marian theology of the Second Vatican Council and further developed the Church's understanding of Mary as "Mediatrix" of all the graces of the Trinity, and as "Advocate" for God's people.Pope St. John Paul II canonized him in 1982 and proclaimed him a "martyr of charity" and "Patron Saint of Our Difficult Century." Francis Gajowniczek was in attendance.He is a patron of journalists, families, prisoners, the pro-life movement, and the chemically addicted.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York• ⁠August 14, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Celebramos hoy con ornamentos rojos porque es la memoria de san Maximiliano Kolbe, un santo muy mariano. Su oración de consagración a María puede ayudarnos a la Solemnidad de mañana, en que renovaremos nuestra consagración a la Virgen. Consagrarse supone convertir lo profano en sagrado y, en este caso, hacer cambios de nuestro espíritu por el de María. Nos convertiremos en personas-vitamina.

As Fr. Mark-Mary mentioned, the friars will be taking a meaningful break to embrace the rest and the joy of the Jubilee Year. While they are away, please enjoy listening (or re-listening) to this previously released episode, and join us in continuing to pray for Fr. Mark-Mary, Fr. Innocent, Fr. Angelus, and Fr. PT as they follow God's will and heed the call of the Jubilee. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! --- What's the most prevalent voice that you hear in your life? Is it God's or someone's/something else? We long to teach people how to pray and contemplative silence, inner recollection, and interior stillness are ways we can live in a relationship with God. But, there's a silver bullet to make people live in chaos and noise whether exteriorly or interiorly.  Every single day through general media we are bombarded with chaos and noise and there's this turmoil all the time both internal and external that's a direct attack on how God speaks and how He wants to give Himself. Today, in the next part of this mini-series, we'll dive deeper into the importance and experience of silence and attempt to stir people's hearts to recognize that this silence is against under direct attack and identify ways to defend against these attacks. DISCLAIMER: We apologize in advance that you can't see Br. Kolbe video like you usually do in some parts of this episode. Unfortunately, we've had some technical difficulties with his camera during the recording session that rendered some of Br. Kolbe's footage unusable.