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I can’t wait for you guys to meet my guest this week! Fr. Augustine Wetta is a great friend and his joy and love for the Lord are just contagious. He is a Benedictine monk, lover of obscure saints, and author of Pray. Think. Act. Make Better Decisions with the Desert Fathers. He’s also living with early onset parkenson’s…which makes his contageous joy that much more inspiring.
Today, we talk about some of Fr. Augustine’s favorite saints (did you know there’s a Patron saint of “unattractive people”?), his love of the Desert Fathers, who nicknamed themselves the Athletae Dei, “the Athletes of God,” how to make and stick with big life decisions, and how to stay the course in your vocation when life gets tough.
We had so much fun in our conversation, and we hope you have just as much fun watching!
Get Fr. Augustine’s books: https://www.augustinewetta.com/
 
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I am SO excited to share this episode with your guys today! We’re bringing back Fr. Robert Spitzer, a Catholic priest, scientist and author to talk about the soul. How do we know it exists? Is it just some concept Christianity made up? How do we know the soul exists? 
 
Fr. Robert and I dig into how Plato and Aristotle and even cultures BEFORE the ancient Greeks knew that a soul exists, why monkeys and other animals don’t have souls, and how the fascinating data on near-death experiences ties in perfectly with Catholic theology.
 
This is such an interesting episode and it’s always wonderful talking to Fr. Robert. Learn more about his work at the Magis Center: www.magiscenter.com/ 
 
Get Fr. Robert’s book, Science at the Doorstep of God: https://ignatius.com/science-at-the-doorstep-to-god-sdgp/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwt-OwBhBnEiwAgwzrUh8Pjock1_XoJlPadI-O9Lf80CH21Ssrq9SvPgcWUHkC_BXwVA8NABoCn8oQAvD_BwE 
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I can’t wait to introduce you to our guest this week! Dom Raso is a Navy SEAL and member of SEAL Team Six. He is a literal HERO and an expert in dealing with fear. Do you think Navy SEALs ever get scared? Of course they do! But they have undergone extensive training to overcome their fears and use that energy and adrenaline to literally save lives.
Dom and I talk about five concrete tips to get you started on your journey to overcoming your fears. As Dom says, you are anything but a victim in this life. You are a VICTOR, and God is calling you to amazing things!
Speaking of amazing things, have you seen Dom Roso's company? https://crusheverything.com/
This episode is taken from Fearless, a course that teaches you exactly what you need to do to conquer your fear and start living life to the full. Watch Fearless on our NEW streaming platform over on our website: https://coaching.reallifecatholic.com...
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Happy Easter, guys! He is risen, just as He said—ALLELUIA! If there are three words that change everything, it’s these: He is risen. Today, we’re going through Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, and how it affects your life 2,000 years later. We’ll talk about why we still experience death and what it actually means to say that Jesus “conquered death.”
I’ll share a passage from this fantastic ancient homily from Holy Saturday and how the homilist reflected on Jesus meeting Adam and Eve face to face after his death. Finally, I’ll share some video I took when I visited the empty tomb of Jesus, one of the most holy places on Earth.
You guys, God literally makes dead people alive. Imagine what he can do in your life. Let’s truly celebrate Christ’s victory this Easter season!
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Happy Holy Week, guys! This week before we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on Easter is a special time in the Church. So often, we get distracted by holiday plans and preparation that we let the week go by without reflecting on the magnitude of what really happened 2,000+ years ago. So that’s what I’m going to focus on over the next two weeks—the passion, death and resurrection of our God.
I’m going to be honest, this was a tough talk for me to write, and it might be tough for you to hear. But that’s what this week is all about. Sit in those feelings and let the events that took place have that impact on you.
Be there with Jesus this Holy Week in the garden, in the praetorium, on the cross, and in the tomb. Let yourself be moved and affected by the story of our Lord’s passion, death, and resurrection. And remember, He is with you in your trials and suffering, and He did this all out of love for YOU. No matter your past, your present, your triumphs, your failings, your wounds—Jesus loves you so much that He died for YOU.
Thanks to Bishop Barron for the insight about all the world’s evils converging on Jesus, and to Fr. Benedict Groeschel for the insight about Jesus feeling abandoned so we wouldn’t have to feel that way alone.
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Get ready, guys, and maybe get a box of Kleenex for this episode! We’re talking with one of the most profound men I have ever met, Dr. Bob Schuchts. After spending more than 30 years as a therapist, Dr. Bob founded the John Paul II Center for Healing, where his team leads a number of healing retreats for individuals and couples who want to encounter the healing love of Jesus Christ.
We go through the actual marriage vows said in the Catholic sacrament of matrimony and talk about what they mean, and Dr. Bob reflects on his own marriage with his wife Margie, who died six years ago.
Think this episode is only for married people? Think again! You may have heard me say before that sometimes you think in life without thinking about WHAT you’re thinking. Follow me? Dr. Bob also talks about how we identify the “false vows” we have been living out of (whether consciously or unconsciously) and how to renounce those vows and take every thought captive for Christ!
This is such a beautiful conversation and I am so excited for you guys to see it. Share it with your friends and family who are single, engaged, newly married, or who have been married 50+ years! It’s THAT good! ❤️‍
 
Links from today’s episode: John Paul II Healing Center: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/
Be Healed: A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus In Your Life: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/product...
Be Devoted: Restoring Friendship, Passion, and Communion in Your Marriage: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/product...
Healing the Whole Person Online Retreat: