Podcasts about OSB

Supersede manufactures structural building products from recycled industrial and agricultural plastic waste, creating drop-in replacements for plywood and OSB. What makes their approach notable isn't the environmental mission - it's the deliberate market sequencing strategy that let them reach the top 10 boat builders globally within months of launch. CEO and Co-Founder Sean Petterson, whose father died on a construction job and who previously built and sold a construction safety equipment company, knew the construction market's reputation for slow adoption would kill them before they could prove their product. So instead of pitching the $12B+ annual US construction market directly, they started with marine applications where regulatory pressure, product toxicity issues, and performance failures created urgent buying windows. In this episode, Sean breaks down how they used trade show metrics to validate product-market fit, why they're absorbing shipping costs to prove regional demand before building plants, and the operational art of scaling manufacturing capacity against pipeline conversion timing. Topics Discussed: Strategic market entry: why marine and RV serve as proving grounds and revenue generators before construction How material properties (waterproof, high density, VOC-free) dictated target application selection The regulatory catalyst: California's formaldehyde ban creating electrolysis problems in boat transoms Trade show execution at IBEX Tampa: converting sustainability pavilion traffic into top 10 builder partnerships Multi-plant expansion strategy: Phoenix for marine, Indiana for RV proximity to Elkhart manufacturing hub The timing challenge: balancing capex on new production lines against uncertain customer adoption curves Using shipping cost absorption as market validation before committing to regional manufacturing Product thickness decisions and the constraint of running 24/7 production on single SKUs Long-term infrastructure goal: lights-out factories in every state to hit 10% US market share GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Map product attributes to urgent pain points, not general market needs: Sean's framework was ruthlessly specific—Supersede's material is waterproof, twice as dense as wood, VOC-free, and has superior fastener retention. Rather than positioning these as generic benefits, they mapped each attribute to acute pain: marine grade plywood costs 3-4x more, leaches formaldehyde and CCAs into water, and California's new regulations were causing electrolysis that corrodes aluminum transoms. This isn't marketing positioning—it's matching physics to procurement urgency. Founders should inventory their product's fundamental characteristics and find markets where each one solves an active crisis. Use expensive distribution as a validation tool before infrastructure investment: Supersede services Florida boat builders from their Phoenix plant despite shipping costs destroying margins. This is intentional—they're paying for market intelligence. Only after customers move from single units to full product lines do they commit manufacturing capex to that region. Sean's calculus: "As long as we have enough comfort in the unit economics to manage shipping costs, we can explore how markets look before sinking too much in." Most founders optimize for margin too early. Supersede optimizes for learning, treating distribution costs as cheaper than building the wrong plant in the wrong location. Create credibility through extreme durability testing, then cascade down: Sean describes pontoon boats with twin 300hp motors hitting 60mph over waves as their "value proposition crucible." This isn't about marine market success—it's about creating an unarguable proof point for every downstream market. When they enter construction, they won't debate whether their product can handle a roof load; they'll show years of data from conditions that make construction look gentle. The insight: win in the most punishing environment first, then every easier application becomes a layup. Most founders do the opposite—start easy, then struggle with credibility when moving upmarket. Sequence markets by sales motion similarity, not revenue size: The marine-to-RV-to-construction path isn't about market size—it's about operational leverage. Sean notes RV has "the same exact process, except they move a little quicker" as marine. Both are concentrated geographies (marine in Florida, RV in Elkhart), both have OEM buyers making high-volume decisions, both value durability and water resistance. This lets them reuse sales playbooks while building revenue. Construction, despite being 10x larger, requires completely different distribution (retail + wholesale), longer approval cycles (two years for major projects), and more diverse buyer personas (contractors, architects, developers, retailers). The sequencing strategy funds the capability build they'll need for construction without the distraction of learning three different GTM motions simultaneously. Treat trade shows as validation metrics, not lead generation: Supersede tracked specific conference-provided data at IBEX: highest searched booth, highest saved, most traffic despite being in the "sustainability pavilion" that attendees typically skip. They didn't just collect business cards—they validated that their value proposition resonated at scale before committing to a multi-plant buildout. Sean converted this signal into partnerships with all top 10 builders by volume within the show cycle. The lesson: use trade shows as market research tools with quantifiable success metrics, not as top-of-funnel activities. If you can't win a trade show in your target segment, you're not ready to scale. Balance production constraints against customer optionality to force prioritization: Supersede faces a counterintuitive challenge—they have demand for multiple product thicknesses but can only run 24/7 production on one thickness per line to maintain efficiency. This forces brutal customer prioritization decisions. As Sean puts it: "Which customer we like better." Rather than viewing this as a problem, recognize it as a focusing mechanism. Resource constraints force you to choose customers who value your core offering most rather than customizing yourself into complexity. Most founders try to serve everyone before proving they can serve anyone exceptionally. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series on deliverance and healing by welcoming Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB to the show. Together, they explore deliverance, not as a fixation on removing darkness, but as the ongoing work of living in the freedom of God's love. Fr. Boniface reframes spiritual warfare using the analogy of relationships and stories, and how our identities are shaped by our understanding of truth and love. They address common fears and misconceptions about spiritual warfare that have been fueled by culture and the practical role of prayer in helping us find the freedom Christ desires for us.   Key Points: Deliverance is fundamentally about freedom in God's love, not removing evil. Every person carries a story that deserves to be heard and healed. Evil spirits try to limit our story but God seeks to bring it to its fullness. Deliverance is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. True deliverance draws us deeper into the love story of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Spiritual warfare is primarily a battle over truth, belief, and identity. Love has the power to loosen spiritual oppression and restore freedom. Prayer is most powerful when it is relational rather than formulaic. Belief is not merely intellectual—it is lived, embodied trust.   Resources: Fr. Boniface's Website   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:10 The Basics of Deliverance 08:58 Deliverance is the Process to Freedom 16:00 Our Fascination with the Spiritual World 24:01 The Subtle Movements Away from Good Lead to Disintegration 34:27 The Battle for Our Stories 43:46 Do Our Prayers Have Power?   Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast   Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

Send us a textYour shed shouldn't feel like an oven or a gas cabinet. We dig into a practical, proven way to protect what you store by helping your building breathe—using low intake, high exhaust, and small solar-powered fans that move air exactly when heat strikes. Dan Rheaume, the mind behind Solar Blaster, breaks down the physics of convection, the myth of wind-dependent gable vents, and the simple CFM math that shows how often you can refresh the air inside a typical shed. Jamie from Your Shed Guy brings a decade of field results from Nevada's harsh desert, where dust kills turbine bearings and gable vents pull silt across valuables, but low-profile solar vents quietly keep spaces cooler, drier, and far cleaner.We get specific about real problems that cost you money: container rain caused by temperature swings, rusted tools, solidified concrete bags, and fumes from fuel or pool chemicals trapped in sealed spaces. You'll hear how to pair proper intake with ridge or turtle vents, why even radiant barrier OSB needs airflow to work, and how a 5–10 minute install can change comfort and safety without tying into electrical. We talk pricing, warranty, and the sales edge that comes from a live demo on the lot—where customers can actually feel the draw at the vent and understand how solar assists natural airflow throughout the hottest hours.Whether you build, sell, or own sheds and containers, this is a blueprint for smarter storage: design for convection, add solar assist, and keep your structure and belongings in better shape for longer. If you've ever opened a door to a wall of heat or fumes, this conversation offers a fix that's affordable, durable, and easy to standardize or retrofit.If this helped you rethink ventilation, subscribe, share it with a fellow builder or dealer, and leave a review with your biggest airflow question—we'll tackle it next.For more information or to know more about the Shed Geek Podcast visit us at our website.Would you like to receive our weekly newsletter?  Sign up here.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube at the handle @shedgeekpodcast.To be a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast visit our website and fill out the "Contact Us" form.To suggest show topics or ask questions you want answered email us at info@shedgeek.com.This episodes Sponsors:Studio Sponsor: Shed ProCardinal ManufacturingDigital Shed BuilderNewFound Solutions

Plantd is reinventing engineered lumber by replacing trees with rapidly renewable biomass, scaling manufacturing technology that costs 100x less than traditional OSB production. With customers including DR Horton and growing demand across furniture, RV, and international markets, Plantd has attracted partnerships throughout the building materials industry. In this episode of BUILDERS, I sat down with Nathan Silvernail, Co-Founder & CEO at Plantd, to explore how his decade at SpaceX shaped his approach to building a capital-intensive hardware company that could transform the $65 billion engineered lumber market.   Topics Discussed Building continuous OSB production systems versus $500M batch presses used by incumbents Securing DR Horton, furniture manufacturers, and building material companies as early customers Managing the bifurcation between OPEX-intensive manual processes and CAPEX transitions to AI robotic vision systems Designing machines for 400,000 panels/year output with sub-one-year payback at scale Navigating opinion-based building inspection processes where "no two blocks in this entire country build a house the same way" The strategic calculus of positioning away from climate tech to avoid green premium assumptions Scaling from pilot production to deploying 25-30 machines to meet current demand pipeline Achieving 70-layer panel construction versus 6-8 layers in timber-based OSB //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co   // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

This week on Everybody in the Pool, we're starting the year with an audacious question: what if we reinvented one of the most basic materials in the world?Decarbonizing the built environment means tackling the stuff we use everywhere — wood, concrete, and steel — at the same time we're trying to build millions of new homes, strengthen supply chains, and reduce our exposure to geopolitical and climate risk. That's a tall order. But it's also unavoidable.My guest is Nathan Silvernail, co-founder and CEO of Plantd, a company building a tree-free, carbon-negative alternative to engineered wood. Designed as a drop-in replacement for OSB (oriented strand board), Plantd's material looks and behaves like conventional wood — but without cutting down trees. And they're not stopping at the material itself: Plantd is building the machines, manufacturing process, and agricultural supply chain needed to produce it at scale.We talk about:Why “sustainable wood” isn't always as sustainable as it soundsWhy trees can't scale fast enough to meet demand and climate goalsWhat it takes to replace a commodity material without asking builders to change how they buildThe co-benefits: turning waste into biochar and high-purity carbon for adjacent industrial marketsThe hard realities of scaling hardware, agriculture, and manufacturing at the same timeLINKS:Plantd: https://www.plantdmaterials.com/All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/Become a member for the ad-free version of the show:https://everybodyinthepool.supercast.com/Visit our sponsor, Climatize, and get $50 in investment credits when you create a profile! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For investors, developers, and property owners, the future of real estate isn't just about location—it's about building smarter, cheaper, and more sustainably. In this episode, Brian Hamrick sits down with Josh Dorfman, climate entrepreneur, media personality, and co-founder of Plantd, a carbon-negative building materials company recognized by Fast Company as one of the most innovative in the world. Josh has spent his career at the intersection of business and sustainability. You may know him as the creator of The Lazy Environmentalist (Sundance Channel, Sirius XM, and two books). Today, he's focused on practical climate solutions that save money, boost NOI, and increase property values—without forcing investors to change how they build. Topics we cover include: How carbon-negative panels are replacing OSB and plywood in new construction—and why DR Horton placed a 10 million-panel order. The role of AI and smart HVAC systems in cutting energy costs up to 25%. Game-changing retrofits like aerosol sealing technology that stop energy leaks without tearing into walls. What's next for single-family and multifamily investors, from heat pumps and induction stoves to EV charging as a revenue stream. Why leading investors like Goldman Sachs are underwriting fossil-fuel-free buildings—and what that means for future returns. Whether you own one rental or manage a large multifamily portfolio, you'll discover actionable ways to lower expenses, future-proof your properties, and unlock new profit centers while helping the planet. Find out more: * Weekly Newsletter | https://supercool.beehiiv.com/subscribe  * YouTube Channel | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcMrkjAmgqzv6Jhg6-V52gShRWKdc3t4 * LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/getsupercool * Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/getsupercool  * https://getsuper.cool/playbook/ Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Pár hét alatt elszállt a PC-k ára, és a laptopok, telefonok és konzolok sem ússzák meg a drágulást Ne maradjon le! Mesterségesintelligencia-stratégia mint új versenyelőny Európában nem kell a fiataloknak az MI? Az Európai Bizottság vizsgálatot indított – A Meta miért korlátozza a mesterséges intelligenciát a WhatsAppon? Lelassíthatja az öregedést a kávé Világszenzáció Várpalotáról: magyar kutatók mesterséges anyatej szerkezetet hoztak létre A női mesterséges intelligenciával kizsákmányolóbban viselkednek az emberek, mint a férfival Vibe codingban nyomul előre a Google Mars-expedíciók előtt: magyar kutatók keresik a választ egy fontos kérdésre Ezekre a sztárokra kerestek rá 2025-ben a legtöbbször a Google adatai alapján Képeken a történelem olyan pillanatai, amikről valójában nem készültek fotók? – Érdekes ötleten alapul Osbáth Norbert, a fél Pamkutya első könyve Saját SpaceX-et venne magának Sam Altman, hogy az űrbe küldje az adatközpontokat Egyre jobban félnek a dolgozók , hogy a mesterséges intelligencia elveszi a munkájukat A további adásainkat keresd a podcast.hirstart.hu oldalunkon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pár hét alatt elszállt a PC-k ára, és a laptopok, telefonok és konzolok sem ússzák meg a drágulást Ne maradjon le! Mesterségesintelligencia-stratégia mint új versenyelőny Európában nem kell a fiataloknak az MI? Az Európai Bizottság vizsgálatot indított – A Meta miért korlátozza a mesterséges intelligenciát a WhatsAppon? Lelassíthatja az öregedést a kávé Világszenzáció Várpalotáról: magyar kutatók mesterséges anyatej szerkezetet hoztak létre A női mesterséges intelligenciával kizsákmányolóbban viselkednek az emberek, mint a férfival Vibe codingban nyomul előre a Google Mars-expedíciók előtt: magyar kutatók keresik a választ egy fontos kérdésre Ezekre a sztárokra kerestek rá 2025-ben a legtöbbször a Google adatai alapján Képeken a történelem olyan pillanatai, amikről valójában nem készültek fotók? – Érdekes ötleten alapul Osbáth Norbert, a fél Pamkutya első könyve Saját SpaceX-et venne magának Sam Altman, hogy az űrbe küldje az adatközpontokat Egyre jobban félnek a dolgozók , hogy a mesterséges intelligencia elveszi a munkájukat A további adásainkat keresd a podcast.hirstart.hu oldalunkon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sometimes we go to a competition and we feel motivated, ready, on top of the world and ready to slay! And other times we ride the struggle bus and hang on tight trying to just make the best of the circumstances. In this episode we talk about the latter and how the victory in that case looks like perseverance, grit, and managing yourself when it's really hard to do that. Mentioned in the episode is an interview with Dan Messenger of the World Dancesport Network that we did while at OSB. Find that HEREThe doors to the Ballroom State of Mind Coaching Program are NOW OPEN! Go HERE for more info! Doors close 12/15/25See also podcast episode 94 about the 50/50DANCE STRATEGY CALLS⁠ for NEW CLIENTS are currently open!

In deze aflevering blijven we na met Maryse Knook. Maryse is rector van de Open Schoolgemeenschap Bijlmer. Op die school werkt men als sinds jaren met een heterogene brugklas. In een advies dit jaar van de onderwijsraad stond de gemengde brugklas centraal. Daarop ontstond debat over de zin van zo'n systeemwijziging. Maar wat zijn de ervaringen op het OSB hiermee? Wat kunnen andere scholen van hen leren? Erik Ex bespreekt het met haar. 'Nablijven met...' is een maandelijkse podcast van Voortgezet Leren (VO-raad) met inspirerende gasten uit het onderwijs over onderwijsinnovatie.

Meet Jordan Darling, a serial entrepreneur whose journey spans from building the first electric stand-up jet ski to disrupting the $200B building materials industry with his new company, Supersede. In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, Jordan shares how he turned his early passion for engineering into a successful startup that was acquired by Nikola, what he learned during hyper-growth, and why he's now on a mission to reinvent plywood using recycled plastic waste. Jordan breaks down how Supersede's Marine Board is becoming a high-performance, waterproof, fully recyclable alternative to plywood and OSB—solving massive problems like deforestation, supply chain failures, and America's plastic recycling crisis. We also dive into entrepreneurship, risk, partnership, fatherhood, and how he's building not one but two companies (Supersede + Dupe Loops) with his closest friends. If you care about startups, innovation, sustainability, manufacturing, or the future of construction, this is a must-watch. Supersede Website: www.supersede.build Supersede Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supersedebuild/ Supersede LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supersedematerials/ Dupe Loops LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dupe-loops/ Dupe Loops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dupeloops/ Dupe Loops Website: https://www.dupeloops.com/ Chapters:  00:00 – Preview: Plastic Waste, Recycling & Marine Board 00:38 – Welcome to The Mark Haney Show & Introducing Jordan Darling 02:13 – Flashback: First Electric Jet Ski & Meeting on the Water 04:15 – Mark's First Angel Investment & Free Form's Big Break 06:25 – Inside Nikola: Hypergrowth, Partnerships & Hard Lessons 11:08 – Leaving Nikola & Turning an “Education You Couldn't Buy” Into What's Next 11:33 – Supersede: Reinventing Plywood With Recycled Plastic 18:15 – Boats, RVs & Why Supersede Started in the Toughest Environments 23:50 – Automation, “Lights-Out” Factories & Beating Traditional Lumber 30:11 – Dupe Loops: Allergen-Free Donuts, a Donut Truck & Heavenly Hunks Partnership 38:20 – The “Entrepreneur Sickness,” Risk, Family & Redefining Success #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Supersede #JordanDarling #RecycledPlastic #SustainableBuilding #BuildingMaterials #Innovation #PlywoodAlternative #Manufacturing #CleanTech #CircularEconomy #PlasticWaste #GreenTechnology #VentureCapital #FounderStory #themarkhaneyshow  ______________________________________________________________ If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region.  - Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_​...  -   Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz  -   Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney​  Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney​  Website: http://haneybiz.com​  Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273​   Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney - This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors.  This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.  Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement. #thebackyardadvantage #themarkhaneyshow #entrepreneur  #PowerOfWith #SacramentoEntrepreneur #Sacramento #SacramentoSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #GrowthFactory #Investor #Podcast

Ep. 187 features Jake Benzaquen, Co-Founder and CEO of ProphetX, for a deep dive into the company's latest evolution from regulated exchange to sweepstakes model, to now filing with the CFTC to operate as a fully regulated marketplace for sports event contracts. Hear him discuss: The journey from launching in New Jersey as an OSB to building a national presence under the sweepstakes model Why ProphetX is now pivoting to the CFTC model and what it means for the future Lessons from scaling a sports betting exchange across multiple states How product validation and customer feedback shaped ProphetX's direction Building an RFQ (Request for Quote) system for parlays, and why it's a game-changer Why ProphetX will focus on sports-first markets, and why it's not launching with political or pop culture markets The two primary reasons why they decided to launch without an affiliated trading arm Competing with industry giants like Kalshi, Polymarket, and DraftKings through product innovation The growing cultural influence of prediction markets How distribution partnerships and B2B integrations will drive user acquisition Jake's reflections on seven years of startup grit, team growth, and finding motivation for the next phase   Catch the video version of this episode here.   Learn more

SIPS, or structural insulated panels are a fast and efficient way to achieve very high thermal performance. In today's episode, we continue exploring prefabricated panel solutions. We investigate the design of a passive house built from SIPS on a very challenging site in the oceanic temperate climate of Wellington, in New Zealand. Architect Murray Robertson, the director of Robertson Architects, shares the inside story of his Bell House project. Today we'll explore the process, benefits and costs of SIPs and when they're an ideal solution.Australian Architects can claim formal CPD hours for these podcasts. MORE INFORMATIONFind everything you need on the Renovation Collaborative website. www.renovationcollaborative.com.auPODCASTKey points summary, timestamps and resource linksFREE RESOURCESTranscript edited into clear Q&A.CPDAustralian architects can find more information on CPD, andCOURSESEleven easy to read courses demystifying the entire home design and construction process. KEY POINTS SUMMARY1. Structural insulated panels or SIPs are used in floors, walls and roofs for residential and light commercial buildings. The panels are made by sandwiching a core of rigid foam plastic insulation between two structural facings and in this case Murray used oriented strandboard (OSB). SIPS are manufactured off site and are custom designed for each project. 2. SIPs panels do have some timber framing in them, but much less than a standard timber stud wall. The reduced timber content plus the polyurethane insulation deliver better thermal performance than standard insulated timber frame construction. 3. The external wall composition of this project was as follows:The basic external shell was a 165 mm thick SIPS panel.Externally, the ProClima weathertight membrane was fixed directly to the SIPS board and a 45x45 timber structural cavity batten attached to the outside of the membrane for the external cladding, andInternally, 45 x 45 timber battens were fixed to the SIPs, creating space for services, additional insulation and attachment for internal plasterboard lining.4. Internally, the oriented strandboard lining can be exposed rather than covered with plasterboard to save costs, but this approach makes access to services much more challenging. Additionally, since the strandboard wall serves as the finished surface, it requires protection during construction. 5. SIPS are very airtight, making them very appealing for use in Passive House projects. Only the joints in the very large SIPS panels require taping. And finally, 6. Important design considerations when using SIPs include:Lintels above doors and windows cannot be concealed within the ceiling, meaning that floor to ceiling glazing is not possible, andSIPS roof panels stop at the wall line resulting in no eaves overhang. Therefore, a custom solution to attach eaves is...

Monica Amparo discusses her book One Mother, One Family and Bishop Andrew Cozzens discusses a possible future saint, Sister Annella Zervas, OSB.

The relatively unknown book of 1 Esdras (1 Ezra in the Orthodox Study Bible) commends itself to us through the fathers' attention to its central episode, 1 Esdras 3:1-5:6 (OSB 1 Ezra). In reading the young man Zerubbabel's discourse concerning the power of women and the victory of truth, we are helped by referring to 1 Corinthians 13, Proverbs 31, Psalm 119 [118 LXX]:160, Matthew 19:5, and Matthew 24:3. God uses the domestic and ordinary things of this world to raise us up to the truths and graces that are divine.

The relatively unknown book of 1 Esdras (1 Ezra in the Orthodox Study Bible) commends itself to us through the fathers' attention to its central episode, 1 Esdras 3:1-5:6 (OSB 1 Ezra). In reading the young man Zerubbabel's discourse concerning the power of women and the victory of truth, we are helped by referring to 1 Corinthians 13, Proverbs 31, Psalm 119 [118 LXX]:160, Matthew 19:5, and Matthew 24:3. God uses the domestic and ordinary things of this world to raise us up to the truths and graces that are divine.

17/10/2025 - Verbum, a Palavra de DeusMeditação da Palavra do Senhor com o Pe. Ronildo Vasconcelos de Oliveira, OSB

16/10/2025 - Verbum, a Palavra de DeusMeditação da Palavra do Senhor com o Pe. Ronildo Vasconcelos de Oliveira, OSB

Der 4. Literaturwettbewerb des Bistums Limburg zielte auf diesen Moment: Wenn jemand aus sich herausgeht, sich aufmacht auf die andere Seite. Der Spielraum ist immens. Flora Webers neugierige Sammlung von Begegnungen, Gesprächssplittern und Social-Media-Posts: eine melancholisch-amüsierte Selbstverortung und das Auftauchen einer Persönlichkeit aus dem Grundrauschen tradierter und digital vermittelter Sprech- und Denkweisen. Finn Tubbes Besuch eines Sohnes bei seiner Mutter: Die eingeübten Wege des Gesprächs werden scharfkantig, die eingeübten Rollen obsolet. Im Prozess des Alterns und der damit einhergehenden Einschränkungen erscheinen Bindungs- und Fliehkräfte in einem labilen Gleichgewicht. · Dr. Raphaela Brüggenthies OSB, · Flora Weber, SCIVIAS-Literaturpreis 2025 · Finn Tubbe, SCIVIAS-Förderpreis 2025 · Michael Kumpfmüller, Laudatio Die Lesereise macht folgende Stationen: Donnerstag, 30.10.2025, 19 Uhr: Kulturzentrum / Dombibliothek, Grabenstraße 37, 65549 Limburg Freitag, 31.10.2025, 19 Uhr: St. Petrus, Schloßstraße 15, 35745 Herborn Samstag, 1.11.2025, 16 Uhr: St. Raphael, Launsbacher Straße, 35435 Wißmar Kooperation: · KEB · Bischöfliches Ordinariat Limburg

15/10/2025 - Verbum, a Palavra de DeusMeditação da Palavra do Senhor com o Pe. Ronildo Vasconcelos de Oliveira, OSB

14/10/2025 - Verbum, a Palavra de DeusMeditação da Palavra do Senhor com o Pe. Ronildo Vasconcelos de Oliveira, OSB

13/10/2025 - Verbum, a Palavra de DeusMeditação da Palavra do Senhor com o Pe. Ronildo Vasconcelos de Oliveira, OSB

Who should give to the poor? Guest: Br. Damien-Joseph Rappuhn, OSB

Most men today go through the motions of their faith without reverence, without preparation, and without fire. In this episode of The Manly Catholic, I sit down with Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB. He is a monk, translator, and retreat master of the Abbey of the Most Holy Trinity in New Norcia, Western Australia and he is here to confront that complacency head-on.We dive into his newest translation from Sophia Institute Press: The Eucharistic Visions of St. Francis of Rome. St. Francis of Rome was a wife, mother, and mystic who experienced profound visions after receiving Our Lord in the Eucharist. She shows us what it looks like to carry piety and devotion into marriage and family life without compromise. Her life is a direct challenge to modern Catholic men: prepare yourself, receive the Eucharist with reverence, and recognize who it is you are receiving.Fr. Nixon brings these mystical visions to life, featuring fountains of living water, flames of divine love, angelic guidance, and even demonic attacks. They remind us that the spiritual life is not a hobby but a battle. If St. Francis of Rome, a married woman in 14th-century Rome, could fight this battle faithfully, so can you.This episode will stretch you, confront you, and call you to action. Are you preparing to receive Our Lord, or are you treating Him casually? The Eucharist is not symbolic. It is the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ. If you are going to Mass without reverence, without confession, without preparation, you are asleep in the battle. Wake up.Products and References Mentioned:Eucharistic Visions of St. Francis of Rome – Sophia Institute Press New Norcia AbbeyPowerful Quotes from this Episode:“We should never allow ourselves to have the Blessed Sacrament as something which we just take for granted.” – Fr. Robert Nixon“God has this mysterious way of making up for whatever we give. People who are generous do not send themselves into ruin—He provides.” – Fr. Robert Nixon“The important thing is persistence. As men, we strengthen our faith by supporting others in theirs.” – Fr. Robert NixonKey Takeaway for Catholic Men:Prepare yourself before receiving the Eucharist. Do not approach casually. Confess your sins, fast, and come with reverence. Recognize Who you are receiving.Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

This Episodes Questions: Brians Questions: Thank you for your awesome podcast! I recently started listening and am still working through older podcasts while staying up on your bi-weekly episodes.  I would describe myself as a longtime hobbyist who has built some basic furniture but who still has much to learn. My current project is setting up my workshop in one car space of a 3 car garage after having moved back to California from Colorado.  We've been back for over 3 years, but holding down a demanding full-time job and getting 2 kids through grad school has kept my wife and I pretty busy and has left little time for hobbies. Since I don't have any specific projects in the works besides setting up my shop, my question is a little broader.  Curious to learn more about your thoughts on hand planes.  How much of your woodworking repertoire includes the use of hand planes, what types of hand planes do you use the most and for what types of jobs do you use them?  Or, do you completely omit hand planes from your woodworking arsenal? Thanks again for the great podcast. Best regards, Darryl Noda (Wildfield Woodshop) Thanks once again for putting out the most helpful woodworking podcast I listen to!   I'm making a lot of small boxes, many of which I make as one piece and then cut the lid off with a table saw or bandsaw.  How do you deal with glue squeeze-out on the interior corners of such boxes, when you can't access it until after you cut off the lid?  My current methods are to pre-finish the interior sides of the box, so the squeeze out doesn't affect the finish, or else to use painter's tape at the corners.  The pre-finishing works decently but requires a lot of forethought and has some limitations; the painter's tape is a pain and doesn't work all that well.  Another method I've tried is not caring about the squeeze-out and installing box inserts to cover it up.  Do you all have a preferred method for dealing with gluing up closed boxes?  Thanks again in advance for your good advice. Kyle can you live without  a pedestal drill press? It's handy, with relatively small footprint. But it seems like I use it exclusively perpendicular holes with Brad point or forstner bits., I could probably replace it with a drill guide like this UJK one. https://www.axminstertools.com/global/ujk-technology-drill-guide-with-10mm-chuck-106072  Thanks again for the pod, and for considering my question! Johnny    Huy's Questions:    My wife and I were on vacation earlier this summer driving from Iowa to Florida and I was board listening to the radio and she suggested I look for a podcast on woodworking. Boy was she sorry she suggested that! I found your podcast and what an informative and fun podcast!  I've listen to a lot of them but have not got to them all. I am  getting back to woodworking and have started a side gig and have completed a few projects for a few people and have several more to do. I'm doing tables, shelves, cabinets, bookshelves, benches, and some other smaller things. I have a pretty good shop with a pretty good tool selection. Just purchased a Sawstop PCS 175, 36” fence and I can't believe the quality from my old Delta contractor saw. It will certainly help me up my game on a lot of things. I have a couple of questions that I hope you can help. Some of these projects are stained and others are painted. Up to this point I have just used brushes and rollers to paint and use mostly Sherwin Williams paint. The project turns out ok and my clients are satisfied but I'm ready to kick it up a notch by spraying. I've used a sprayer called a Criiter and while it works ok it very difficult to use on anything of size. I'm lo I recently had the misfortune of losing my shop to a windstorm/tornado. So, I now 'get' to rebuild. I plan on having a footprint of about 30 x 40 with a 10' rollup door and one man door. I have several questions so appreciate that you may not be able to answer them all. 1. What would you suggest for the interion walls? OSB, plywood or ? 1/2" or 3/4"? 2. I plan on putting my table saw and outfeed table in the middle of the shop with the other typical tools - bandsaw, drill press, router table, jointer, planer on or near the exterior walls. Do you have any suggestions as to the layout of the shop? 3. My tools were all rescued thought they undoubtedly suffered some water damage and I won't really know the extent of the damage until the new shop is up and the tools are unloaded from the storage container. Any thoughts on how to deal with potentially water damaged tools? 4. I plan on getting a new dust collector as my old one didn't make it; a wall fell on it and I don't think it can be repaired. Any suggestions for a new one? I plan on plumbing in pvc piping to each of the tools so would like to have something pretty robust. 5. What would you suggest for shop height? My last shop was formerly used as a barn so had a 15' or so height; I don't think I need anything that high but am thinking about 10 or 11 feet here. 6. I plan on adding a cnc to the shop at some point in the future. What are your thoughts about placement of this machine? Should be against a wall or ? Thanks very much for your outstanding Podcast. I really, really enjoy it and learn lots every time I listen. Ron Hi guys! I love the podcast and have almost caught up to the current episode. You guys really keep it to the topics, which is great!! I am currently working in my garage shop that is 18ftx14ft. I currently have a 10 inch job site table saw and I'm ready to upgrade to a cabnent saw. I am liking the Alpha HW110LC-36Pro but don't know much about them. I am also considering the Grizzly G0899. What are your thoughts on these saws. Thank you all and keep up the great work on the podcast!!! David Caraway

Have you ever considered the divine plan for your emotions? We might think God's plan would be for us to get rid of our emotions or ignore them, but the wisdom of the Christian tradition says otherwise. So, too, does the Son of God, who took on our human emotions when he took on our flesh. The key to the divine plan for our emotions lies in integration and alignment, working to direct all parts of ourselves toward the good God intends for us. But how do we do that? My guest today has spent a considerable amount of time thinking such things, practicing such things, even teaching and preaching on such things. He is Abbot Austin Murphy, a Benedictine monk of St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle, Illinois, who holds a Ph.D. in theology from Notre Dame. His new book, Emotional Holiness: Discovering the Divine Plan for Your Human Emotions, offers guidance on how to reckon with and direct our emotions, into concord rather than discord with our mind and our will. It is a practical book that is filled with insight.Follow-up Resources:Emotional Holiness: Discovering the Divine Plan for Your Human Emotions, by Abbot Austin Murphy, OSB.“Monastic Life and Human Ecology, with Abbot Austin Murphy, OSB,” podcast episode via Church Life TodayChurch Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

We're live with Chad Olivier, CEO of Olivier Group, talks about Catholic Man Night. Fr. Gary Copping, Pastor of St. Joseph's Church and Shrine in Gretna, LA updates us on his parish and Fr. Augustine Wetta, OSB, dives into the book The Diary of a Country Priest.

 When it comes to weather-resistant barriers, can a factory-coated OSB panel really stand up to the elements? In this week's discussion, Dave, Steve, and Elias break down a hot topic from LinkedIn—untreated fasteners in coated OSB WRB panels—and why small installation missteps can lead to big moisture problems. From swelling and mold to vapor drive and double vapor barriers, they explore the risks, alternatives, and “belt-and-suspenders” strategies that keep water out for good. Whether you're in blazing heat or frigid ice rink conditions, one truth stands: shed the water to the exterior. 

In this episode, Mark has a sick chicken, hand planes some drawer fronts and is ready to spray foam. Bruce builds a really fast utility shelf using Yosemite Shelving brackets (link below), and squares up scrap OSB with a tracksaw. Yosemite Shelving: https://yosemiteshelving.com?sca_ref=9306595.CDi5JricdkOGnm14 Use code "BRUCEAULRICH" at checkout to save 10%! Dirt to Done video: https://youtu.be/vgOriYaWUpA?si=ipBVNEBZ1uWEmg7x T-shirts: https://www.bruceaulrich.com/shop/clothing SUBSCRIBE TO DIRTtoDONE on YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/DIRTtoDON Become a patron of the show! http://patreon.com/webuiltathing OUR TOP PATREON SUPPORTERS -Tim Morrill -Scott @ Dad It Yourself DIY http://bit.ly/3vcuqmv -Ray Jolliff -Deo Gloria Woodworks (Matthew Allen) https://www.instagram.com/deogloriawoodworks/ -Henry Lootens (@Manfaritawood) -Chris Simonton -Maddux Woodworks http://bit.ly/3chHe2p -Bruce Clark -Will White -Cody Elkins (creator of the Jenny Bit) -Andy @ Mud Turtle Woodworks -Damon Moran -Monkey Business Woodworks -Rich from Woodnote Studio -AC Nailed It -Joe Santos from Designer's Touch Kitchen & Bath Studio -Chad Green -Trevor -Mark Herrick @ Empty Nest Woodworks -Not That Aaron, the other one Support our sponsors: TOOL CODES: -MagSwitch: “WBAT” -SurfPrep: “FISHER10” -Bumblechutes: “FISHER10” -Starbond: “BRUCEAULRICH” -Brunt Workgear: “GUNFLINT10” -Rotoboss: “GUNFLINT” -Merlin Moisture Meters: “FISHER10” -Montana Brand Tools: “GUNFLINT10” -Monport: “GUNFLINT6” -Stone Coat Epoxy: Gunflint -MAS Epoxy: FLINT -YesWelder: GUNFLINT10 -Millner-Haufen Tool Co: “ULRICH20” for 20% off -SmartSquareTools.com: “FISHER10” -Camel City Mill: GUNFLINT10 -Arbortech Tools: “BRUCEAULRICH” for 10% off -HighCountryTool.com: “FISHER10” for 10% off -Wagner Meters: https://www.wagnermeters.com/shop/orion-950-smart/?ref=210 We Built A Thing T-shirts! We have two designs to choose from! (You can get one of these as a reward at certain levels of support) https://amzn.to/2GP04jf  https://amzn.to/2TUrCr2 ETSY SHOPS: Bruce: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BruceAUlrich?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=942512486 Mark: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GunflintDesigns?ref=search_shop_redirect We are makers, full-time dads and have YouTube channels we are trying to grow and share information with others. Throughout this podcast, we talk about making things, making videos to share on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, etc...and all of the life that happens in between.  CONNECT WITH US: WE BUILT A THING: www.instagram.com/webuiltathingWE BUILT A THING EMAIL: webuiltathing@gmail.com BRUDADDY: www.instagram.com/brudaddy/ GUNFLINT DESIGNS: https://www.instagram.com/gunflintdesigns

Episode 747 of On Screen & Beyond brings Joe Moe, Consignment Director and movie memorabilia lover to OSB to talk about the latest auction from the Goldin Co. Joe shares some of the movie artifacts with us and talks about the current auction that has Indiana Jones' whip, Harry Potter's wand from the movie, the Superman costume from The Adventures of Superman and many other remarkable items. It's fun show this week, be sure to watch or listen!

Father Bartholomew Leon, OSB preaches the homily on the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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Send us a textNew Testament scholar, Fr. Francis Moloney, OSB, in his essay, “A Body Broken for a Broken People”, writes, “Jesus eats with people who fail, even at the Last Supper.”I have Mass on Sunday, June 22 at St. Isidore @ 9:30/11:30 amfrjoedailey@gmail.com

6/9/25 - Blessed Ramon Llull's ultimate act of final perseverance was not one single decision made by grace, but the culmination of a life spent adhering to the will of God. The Memoirs of Blessed Ramon Llull is a thrilling narrative, reading almost like an action novel. In this autobiographical work, he humbly details his triumphs as well as his own weaknesses and disappointments. Due to rivalries between Catholic leaders, Bl. Ramon's missionary zeal faced indifference from within the Church as well as resistance from without. Translated in English for the first time by Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, this work gives a detailed outline of his request made to Pope Clement V and the College of Cardinals for the establishment of monastic academies to train future missionaries in foreign languages. Unfortunately, his request was denied. A visionary among his fellow clergymen, Bl. Ramon was alone in recognizing the importance of learning the vernacular of the unconverted nations. Despite this and various additional disappointments he experienced, Bl. Ramon never swayed from the work Christ called him to. Get the book at https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-memoirs-of-blessed-ramon-llull-the-first-missionary-martyr-to-the-muslims/

May 20th, 2025 - With guest host Michael Hichborn, we welcome Joe McClane with a live report from his Mediterranean pilgrimage with Bp. Strickland. Then we're joined again by Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, to discuss "The Eucharistic Visions of St. Frances of Rome". TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT  

Our hosts, Fr. Jon Tveit and Amanda, are joined by Pater Edmund and Fr. Joseph Hudson, OSB for a conversation about the role of the ordo amoris in Catholic intellectual tradition. Fr. Joseph Hudson, a Benedictine priest of Clear Creek Abbey, studied philosophy before entering the cloister in 2008. In 2019 he went to Rome … Continue reading "The Josias Podcast Episode XLVIII: Ordo Amoris"

With the death of Pope Francis, today's bonus episode is a reflection on his ministry, particularly as it relates to Christian unity.Fr. Matthew Olver and Amber Noel chat with Fr. Martin Browne, who serves at the Vatican's Dicastery for Promoting Christian unity. Martin shares his first impressions of the pope and what it was like working for him. We discuss the pope's choices and charisms, his passion for shared leadership with other Christians, his inability and refusal to fit into a political box, and the fruit this has borne in personal relationships and the global scene, as well as some of the hype, frustration, and bewilderment in the wake of Francis' leadership style and its very public preference for the poor. We'll also chat a bit about the movie, Conclave, and what it might get right and wrong about how the new pope will be selected.The Rev. Martin Browne, OSB, is a Benedictine monk of Glenstal Abbey in Ireland. He currently lives at the Primatial Abbey of Sant' Anselmo in Rome, and serves as an official in the Western Section of the Vatican's Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity. In the Dicastery he is the desk officer for relations with the Anglican Communion and the World Methodist Council. He is also responsible, in collaboration with the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches, for the preparation of the prayers and reflections for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. He serves as the Catholic Co-Secretary of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC) and the International Anglican-Roman Catholic Commision for Unity and Mission (IARCCUM).A brief note on when we recorded this: it was just after the pope's death and before his funeral. So take any details or speculations about the funeral proceedings with a grain of salt.TLC Podcast: Dispatch from RomeArticle: "Pope Francis and the Power of the Symbolic"Give to support this podcast

This lecture is entitled The One Thing Necessary: Monasticism and Philosophy. It was presented by Prior Peter Funk, OSB of the Monastery of the Holy Cross, Chicago on October 4, 2023, at the Ruth Lake Country Club.

Happy feast of St. Catherine of Siena! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to discuss her approach to prayer. Other guests include Dr. Pia De Solenni on what challenges the next pope will face regarding Vatican finance, and Steve Ray live from Poland with pilgrims for the octave of Divine Mercy. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the feast of St. Catherine of Siena O God, who set Saint Catherine of Siena on fire with divine love in her contemplation of the Lord’s Passion and her service or your Church, grant, through her intercession, that your people, participating in the mystery of Christ, may ever exult in the revelation of his glory. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Fr. Philip Larrey is online at philiplarrey.com. Dr. Benjamin Reinhard, author of The High Hallow: Tolkien’s Liturgical Imagination Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Easter! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the complex reality of celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, and mourning the passing of Pope Francis. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to lead us in prayer for the repose of the soul of the Holy Father, Fr. Patrick Briscoe from Our Sunday Visitor on how the Church and the world are reacting to his passing, and Dr. Matthew Bunson on the preparations being made to lay him to rest. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer for the Dead God our Father,Your power brings us to birth,Your providence guides our lives,and by Your command we return to dust. Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,their lives change but do not end.I pray in hope for my family,relatives and friends,and for all the dead known to You alone. In company with Christ,Who died and now lives,may they rejoice in Your kingdom,where all our tears are wiped away.Unite us together again in one family,to sing Your praise forever and ever. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journey into the heart of South Georgia's timber industry with Langdale Forest Products. See how they manage vast forests, harvest trees, and transform them into dimensional lumber and OSB, all while emphasizing sustainability and efficiency.

In this episode of the Moral Imagination Podcast I speak with Fr. J. Augustine Wetta about his book Humility Rules: Saint Benedict's Twelve-Step Guide to Genuine Self-Esteem. The world teaches us to assert ourselves, to follow our passions, to speak up, talk back, “get yours,” don't let anyone stand in your way. But it doesn't really work. As Tyler Durden proclaims in Fight Club: “We've all been raised on television to believe that one day we'd all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars. But we won't. And we're slowly learning that fact.”In contrast to the world's and Fight Club's response (which we won't talk about), Fr. Augustine looks at the Rule of St. Benedict and his ladder of humility as a guide for real happiness and true self-esteem, which comes not from self-assertion, but from self-denial, selflessness, serving others, and not being a slave to one's own will and desires. We discuss Fr. Augustine journey from a lifeguard, surfer, and rugby player to a Benedictine monk, and some of his stories teaching high school students, and throwing himself into a rosebush. In his Rule for monks, St. Benedict explains that any progress toward holiness, happiness, and relationship with God and others must be grounded in humility. He describes humility as a ladder – with one side as the soul and the other as the body. …if we want to reach the highest summit of humility, if we desire to attain speedily that exaltation in heaven to which we climb by the humility of this present life, then by our ascending actions we must set up that ladder on which Jacob in a dream saw angels descending and ascending (Gen 28:12). Without doubt, this descent and ascent can signify only that we descend by exaltation and ascend by humility. Now the ladder erected is our life on earth, and if we humble our hearts the Lord will raise it to heaven. We may call our body and soul the sides of this ladder, into which our divine vocation has fitted the various steps of humility and discipline as we ascend. (St. John's Abbey) Fr. Augustine goes through each of the steps on the ladder of humility * Fear of God * Self-Denial * Obedience * Perseverance * Repentance * Serenity * Self-Abasement* Prudence * Silence * Dignity * Discration* Reverence The book is excellent. It is morally and spiritually serious and entertaining. I laughed out loud several times.Fr. Augustine offers apparently outlandish advice to to people struggling with anxiety, worry, and broken relationships* Don't speak up* Be someone's doormat* Don't follow your dreams* Put your worst foot forward And gives “homework” to practice each of the steps including:* Make no excuses next time you are reprimanded * Clean a toilet * Say thank you next time someone tells you something you already know * The next time you see something not done your way - leave it be if it worksIn addition to Humility Rules we discuss a number of topics including:· His book on decision making called , Pray, Think, Act: Make Better Decisions with the Desert Father· Joy cannot be grasped, but is the fruit of love and self-denial.· St. John Cassian and his writings on the eight vices – including the vice of self-esteem, and why focusing on ourselves prevents us from building good relationships and finding happiness.· Challenges of modern life, particularly the impact of digital distractions on mental health and spiritual well-being· The difference between contemporary meditation practices with traditional Catholic contemplative prayer.· The importance of cultivating an attitude of reverence and gratitude· The role of obedience in spiritual growth – and why it's probably not a good idea to throw oneself into a rosebush.· How chastity requires us to see others as persons and subjects, not objects for use· St. Benedict's rule on Silence, how silence increases mental clarity and attention to others, and the magnificent quote from Dom Paul Delatte OSB Commentary on the Rule of St. Benedict“The fundamental purpose of silence is to free the soul, to give it strength and leisure to adhere to God.It delivers us from the low tendencies of our nature and of fixing us in the good.“Biography Augustine Wetta is a monk of Saint Louis Abbey in Saint Louis Missouri. He has two degrees in Theology from Oxford University, a BA in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations from Rice University, and an MA in English from Middlebury College. For twenty years, he has taught English, Classics, and Theology at the Priory School, in Saint Louis, Missouri, where he also coached rugby and served as Director of Chaplaincy.  In 2019, he was named a Portsmouth Institute Senior Fellow.  He writes for Our Sunday Visitor, and hosts a blog entitled "Disagreement" with Islamic social activist Umar Lee, and frequently appears on EWTN and Saint Joseph Radio.In 2014, he was awarded the Judson Jerome Poetry Award and the Bill Baker Award for Fiction at the Antioch Writers Workshop (the first author in the history of the conference to win both). In 2015, he was awarded the Taliaferro Award for Memoir Writers at the San Francisco Writers Conference, where he was also a finalist for the Emerging Writer Award.He is the author of several books: * Pray, Think, Act a book on decision-making based on the sayings of the Desert Fathers* The Eighth Arrow, a fantasy prison-break set in Dante's Inferno * Saving Grace, an illustrated children's book about a three-legged turtle.* Humility Rules: A 12 Step Guide to Genuine Self-Esteem which has sold over 100,000 copies and has been translated into five languagesThe son of an artist (Jean Carruthers Wetta) and a historian (Frank Wetta), Father Augustine was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1971, but grew up in Galveston, Texas. There he learned to surf and developed an enormous ego as a lifeguard on the Galveston Sheriff Department Beach Patrol. During this time, he also worked as a professional juggler (“The Flying Fettuccinne Brothers”) and as an archaeologist (at the Agora in Athens). He remains an avid surfer. In fact, if you Google “surfing monk” his is the first name that comes up—along with a news report about how he was nearly eaten by a shark. Themes/Chapters of the Interview* 00:00 Introduction to Father Augustin Weta* 03:07 Exploring Humility and Self-Esteem* 05:55 St. Benedict's Ladder of Humility* 09:13 Fr. Wetta's Journey to Monastic Life* 12:03 The Role of Self-Denial* 14:52 The Importance of Silence* 18:11 Art, Beauty, and Truth* 21:04 Fear of God and Genuine Self-Esteem* 30:06 The Struggle with Digital Distractions* 34:12 The Importance of Silence in Modern Life* 37:29 Meditation vs. Contemplation: A Spiritual Perspective* 41:39 Understanding Lust and Chastity* 49:00 The Role of Reverence in Spiritual LifeResources J Augustine Wetta: Humility Rules: St. Benedict's 12-Step Guide to Genuine Self-Esteem J Augustine Wetta: Pray, Think, Act: Make Better Decisions with the Desert FathersPhilokalia Volume 1 - This is an amazing collection and it includes St. John Cassian on the Eight Vices Other Books related to the rule of St. Benedict Dom Paul Delatte, OSB —his Commentary on the Rule of St. Benedict is long and detailed but incredibly impressive and deep. Honestly it is probably not worth it unless you Here is the quote on silence from Dom Delatte that I refer to in the episode and I use a lot - especially in thinking about cultivating silence, but also in our age of over-information. I also recommend a visit to a Benedictine Abbey if you can. I have not visited St. Louis Abbey, but I have visited Clear Creek Abbey in Oklahoma several times. You can learn more about them here and get CDs of their chanting if you are interested. Photo Credit: Courtesy Augustine Wetta OSB Get full access to The Moral Imagination - Michael Matheson Miller at www.themoralimagination.com/subscribe

Sacrosanctum Concilium says "the liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; at the same time it is the font from which all her power flows"... Abbott Jeremy Driscoll, OSB, literally wrote the book on what happens at Mass, and the more we can understand the Mass... the better and more actively we all can worship. Father Abbott also serves as a member of the Dicastery for Divine Worship, having first been appointed by John Paul II, and then renewed by Benedict XVI and then Francis. This is an excellent discussion which just scratches the surface, but Bishop Caggiano asks Father Abbott questions like: What is monastic life like? What is liturgy? What should the homily do? And how should music be during Mass? I'm obviously neither a bishop nor a liturgical expert, but it seems like a few simple elements would really elevate our worship at Mass... distinct periods of silence, use of chant & polyphony, some prayers in Latin, lots of incense, communion at the altar rail, and the priest facing ad orientam...

January 17th, 2025 - We back Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB to discuss his translation of St. Bonaventure, "Expositio Missae: The Mysteries of the Mass Explained". Plus: continuing to raise funds for the start of the new year. Donate now at TheStationOfTheCross.com or by calling 1-877-711-8500. TheStationOfTheCross.com/ACT  

What is Spiritual Direction? Should all Christians have a spiritual director? Join me as I sit down with Father Boniface Hicks, OSB—a Benedictine monk, priest, author, and Director of Spiritual Formation at St. Vincent Seminary. Together, we explore the topic of spiritual direction, offering insights to help you determine if it's the right path for you and how to find a trustworthy spiritual director.We also address the often-debated question of whether obedience to your director is required, unpacking how to establish healthy boundaries to avoid abuse and codependency. We delve into the rich history of spiritual direction and the transformative fruits it can yield when guided by someone who fosters trust and acceptance.This enlightening conversation is a must for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God. Discover how this ancient practice can help you experience God's love more tangibly and hear His voice in a profound, personal way.Check out Fr Boniface's website: https://fatherboniface.org/Join our Locals community: https://lilarose.locals.com/  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LilaRose865   A big thank 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, bacon, or salmon! Use code LILA for $25 off!-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA.    -Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!-Crowd Health: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ The new alternative to health insurance - sign up and use the code "LILA" for a special deal of $99 for your first 3 months! 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:22 - Fr Boniface Background00:04:11 - What was it like hearing Jesus' voice for the first time?00:06:19 - Why a Benedictine, and is the beard a part of it?00:08:38 - What is Spiritual Direction?00:10:51 - How is SD different from therapy, mentorship, etc?00:14:48 - First time God said “it is not good”:00:16:12 - Are relationships the worst they've ever been?00:18:17 - Surrounded by things we had no hand in creating00:20:32 - Good Ranchers00:22:22 - What does Spiritual Direction look like?00:24:22 - Does everyone need a spiritual director?00:24:53 - What's the history of spiritual direction?00:28:23 - “Call no one your Father”00:30:56 - Spiritual Headship in Marriage00:38:51 - What do the saints say about spiritual direction?00:43:39 - What are some of the fruits of spiritual direction?00:47:03 - Directors can be men or women?00:48:58 - How to become a spiritual director?00:49:48 - Accompaniment vs Direction00:54:49 - What if you disagree with your SD?00:58:03 - Can you “graduate” from a particular director?01:03:12 - How to protect against abuse?01:08:10 - What are healthy boundaries in spiritual direction?01:11:20 - Final Thoughts

Join Fr. Adam Potter for this third session of The Little Prince Advent Retreat as he reflects on the theme of relationship. In a sense, thirst leads us to relationship. “[W]e're going to die of thirst,” said the Pilot. …“So you're thirsty, too? The pilot asked. But he didn't answer my question. He merely said to me, “water can also be good for the heart…” (67) Consider the themes of shared responsibility, time, and suffering that leads to "creating ties" or being "tamed." Both the little prince and the pilot have their own journeys to understanding true love, and it culminates at the well. Here are some helpful quotes used in the podcast, not in the book:“The prince also begins to understand that his own actions within the relationship have bound him to the flower permanently. For one, the time and care he has lavished on the rose have transformed his own feelings toward her: she has gone from being simply a flower like any other to “his” flower. The relationship has also changed the flower herself, in the sense that it has made her more vulnerable. The prince, for instance, often things of the “four ridiculous thorns” (80) the flower has to protect herself, but this physical fragility is largely a metaphor for the flower's new emotional fragility. Now that she loves him, he has the capacity to hurt her. As a result, the prince comes to feel that he has a duty to return to his rose.” (Study Guide, 50)"Each of us can experience that in [Jesus's] eyes we are loved, chosen by God, in an extremely personal way. We often have a feeling that God loves in a general way: he loves all men. But being loved in a ‘global' way cannot satisfy us. And it is absolutely different from the reality of the particular, unique love that God the Father has for each of his children. God's love is personal and individual. God does not love two people in the same way because it is actually his love that creates our personality, a different personality for each. There is a much greater difference between people's souls than between their faces, says St. Teresa of Avila." (Jacques Phillippe, Thirsting for Prayer, 22-23)"Even more mysteriously beautiful, God's infinite love also makes Him infinitely vulnerable. Love makes the lover vulnerable. He is moved by the Beloved. She brings Him out of Himself. He gives all He is to each one without ever becoming less because He is infinite. He pours Himself out in creating us in His Image. He pours out His image and shares His very self with us. He pours Himself out in infinite vulnerability, emptying His divine self to become human (Phil 2:6-8), and becomes one with us in the Incarnation. He pours Himself out totally for us on the Cross as He suffers anything and everything that has ever been suffered for the sake of His Beloved. God becomes radically vulnerable, using all His divine power not to protect Himself but to love more deeply and become more vulnerable to us. And He does this for all, and for each and every one as if each were the only one." (Frs. Acklin & Hicks, OSB, Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father's Love, 11)

This week, Matt goes solo to highlight five common construction mistakes made by Texas builders and offers practical solutions to improve building quality.Ductwork in Hot AtticsPlacing ducts in unconditioned attics leads to inefficiency, mold growth, and energy loss. Builders should relocate ducts into conditioned spaces using techniques like closed-cell foam insulation or innovative Rheia duct systems.Cardboard SheathingFlimsy, paper-based sheathing lacks durability and fails to resist air and water infiltration. Durable materials like plywood, OSB, or Huber ZIP-System sheathing offer superior performance and longevity."Houses Need to Breathe" MythAir leaks degrade indoor air quality and cause microbial growth. Builders should create airtight homes with proper ventilation systems, such as ERVs or HRVs, and incorporate dehumidifiers for moisture control.Poor Stucco InstallationImproper stucco systems fail when exposed to irrigation. Using resilient materials and ensuring proper drainage can prevent structural degradation and water damage.Steel Windows and DoorsNon-thermally broken steel frames cause condensation, leading to damage. Thermally broken frames, wood-clad windows, or triple-glazed options are better choices for Texas's climate.Matt emphasizes sustainable building practices and learning from past mistakes to Know Better. Build Better.™ He encourages builders to adopt modern techniques to improve energy efficiency, durability, and customer satisfaction.Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisingerInstagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshowTikTok: @thebuildshowYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshowWebsite: https://risingerbuild.com/ and https://buildshownetwork.com/Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallax, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

We are to be joined by a Wichita native and a monk of St. Benedict's Abbey in Atchison, KS: Br. Leven Harton, OSB. We chat about his unique vocation and community, he and Fr. Chad's high school shenanigans, and how the Lord led him to give his vocation from a desire for deep intimacy with Christ. 

Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, is a Benedictine monk and priest known for his spiritual direction, authorship, and media contributions. Serving as the Director of Spiritual Formation at Saint Vincent Seminary and Program Director for WAOB Catholic Radio, his books like "Through the Heart of St. Joseph" and "Spiritual Direction: A Guide for Sharing the Father's Love" reflect his deep commitment to fostering spiritual growth through teaching and writing.