This week John and Victor discuss the true purpose of life . . . and it isn't anything the world offers us. Many men today are wrapped up in a materialist culture, putting their careers and possessions above everything else, only to realize later in life that they missed out on some of the most important things in their lives. Others think that it'…

This episode brings you an in-depth exploration of men's ministry and personal development, filmed against the backdrop of our recent leadership summit in Columbus, Ohio. Join John and Victor as they unpack the transformative experiences of the summit, where men gathered to deepen their faith and leadership skills.The duo shares stories of reconnec…

In this week's episode, John and Victor take a look at the journey and life of Peter in the 40 Days after the Resurrection. As they reflect on the Scripture readings from the first Friday of the Easter season, John and Victor draw parallels between the biblical stories of Peter's denial and his subsequent redemption, exploring themes of vulnerabili…

This week John is joined by one of his favorite brothers in Christ, fellow evangelist Hector Molina. John and Hector have been friends for many years now and are finally getting a chance to meet in studio to talk about their mutual love of the Scriptures. Hector is a brilliant evangelist with a story, just like the rest of us, that led him to a rel…

A Blessed Holy Week to you. Join John and Victor as we conclude the Lenten journey with the 7th Deadly Sin: Pride, the root of all sin. "In that sin man preferred himself to God...He chose himself over and against God, against the requirements of his creaturely status and therefore against his own good" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph …

The journey continues as John and Victor dive deeper into the 7 Deadly Sins. This week's focus is Lust, the "disordered desire for or inordinate enjoyment of sexual pleasure" (Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC], paragraph 2351). According to Archbishop Fulton Sheen, the key word is inordinate. God Himself associated pleasure with the flesh. Ple…

Join John and Victor as the Lenten journey continues on the 7 Deadly Sins. This week's focus is Gluttony, or overindulgence of food and drink. How we live and the way we treat ourselves matters. "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been purchas…

"Where your treasure is, there also will your heart be." Matthew 6:21Join John and Victor in the Lenten journey on the 7 Deadly Sins this week as they discuss the sin of Greed. Our possessions, time, and talents are gifts from the Lord and how often we allow our attachments to these things to control us and rob us of our joy and living a life of fr…

“Run as to Win” - 1 Corinthians 9:24John and Vic continue their Lenten Series on the 7 Deadly Sins this week by focusing on Sloth. All of us struggle with sloth both physically and spiritually at times in our lives. If we aren’t careful though, giving into comfort and putting down our crosses can lead us far away from the Lord. It doesn’t take long…

“In your anger do not sin” - Ephesians 4:26This week John and Victor continue their Lenten Series on the seven deadly sins and how they impede us from being able to "return to God with our whole hearts" ( Joel 2:12). The sin of the week is Anger. Many of us struggle almost daily with anger. Sometimes our anger is just and sometimes it is unjust. So…

"Envy is the assassination of brotherly love." - Archbishop Fulton Sheen A blessed Lent to you all! This week kicks off a new Lenten Series on the 7 deadly sins from John and Victor. In this week's episode we begin our Lenten journey as John and Victor discuss envy, one of the seven deadly sins that goes unnoticed but can undermine our spiritual he…

"The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness." - Pope Benedict XVIYou don't have to look around long to see that the world needs Catholics that are willing to boldly live their faith. Unfortunately, many of us can often find ourselves retreating back into the comfort and safety of those like us. Whil…

"Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about"We all have had confrontations with strangers, co-workers, and even family and friends that haven't always gone the way we would like. Oftentimes, these interactions can leave us upset and we can move quickly to anger, premature judgments, and resentment towards the other person. As Chr…

Join us for a special episode this week as John welcomes his friend Hani for an interview about living as a Christian in the Holy Land. Experiencing the kindness of a pilgrim as a young child, he now devotes his life to leading pilgrims to encounter the person of Jesus Christ and the land in which he lived and ministered. With a passion for connect…

All is gift!Join John and Victor this week as they discuss the power of receiving everything-trials and sufferings included- as a gift from the Lord. As St. Paul writes in his letter to the Romans, "We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). The Lord desires to use every mom…

Happy New Year! At least that's what we all want it to be. Many of us, though, fail in our resolutions and quit before we even get started. Ever wonder why? We listen to the wrong voice, that's why. The one that shows up to convict you of your mistakes and throws your past failures in your face. That voice is the voice of the Evil One. So how do we…

See what love (1 John 3:1) "The one who holds the world in being was lying in a manger...The heavens cannot contain him, but a woman carried him in her bosom...May he make us into children of God, since for our sake he was willing to be made a child of man" (St. Augustine). This is our God. This is the God who reveals His power through humility, lo…

Remembrance is at the heart of the Christian life. When we forget who we are and Whose we are, we often fail to see the great gift of our lives and the abundant blessings we have received. Join John and Victor as they challenge us to focus not simply on the material gifts of Christmas, but on The Gift of Christ and his saving power in our lives. Fo…

The great mystery of Christmas is commemorating the historical event of the birth of the Messiah and simultaneously the preparation of the second coming of Christ. As St. John Paul II said, "Our whole life should be an 'advent', in vigilant expectation of Christ's final coming." Preparation and expectation. How we live our everyday lives matters. J…

Where are your eyes? In the midst of the storms of life, we are often focused on the winds, the waves, and the darkness, tempted to cling to someone or something other than the Lord. Join John and his dear friend, Fr. Malachy, CFR, as they follow the example of St. Francis in focusing not on the confusion and disunity of the world, but on Jesus alo…

In this special episode, John welcomes back to the pew his close friend Fr. Malachy Joseph Napier, CFR. In recent weeks, both Fr Malachy and John have struggled with the same issue: believing that they have to do it all themselves. Listen in this week to hear how on two separate journeys, both men were brought back to the truth of who God is and wh…

"God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy." ~ Pope Francis, Joy of the Gospel Join John and Victor this week as they discuss the great power of the sacrament of Confession. "The whole power of the sacrament of Penance consists in restoring us to God's grace and joining us with him in an intimate friendship" (Ca…

"If we don't have a relationship with one another, then we're missing out on the greatest gifts of life, which is friendship."On this week's episode John welcomes David Hall, one of his closest friends, to discuss the importance of authentic friendship. The two of them discuss the need for genuine connections and the impact it can have on a man's l…

"Be a Gift."John is joined this week by his friend, Damon Owens, international speaker and founder of Joyful Ever After, a nonprofit to help you get the marriage you want from the marriage you have. The men discuss Damon's work of speaking, teaching, and living a life formed by St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body, a masterpiece that unveils the…

"If your life depends on the affirmation of others, then it can be easily destroyed by the rejection of others."On this week's episode John and Victor talk about the pain of rejection and the choice we have in how to handle it. We all have, or will face the rejection of others at some point in our lives. We are not alone in experiencing rejection t…

"God has promised forgiveness to your repentance, but He has not promised tomorrow to your procrastination." - St. AugustineThis week on the show, John and Victor discuss how important it is to own up to your sins. They dive into the impact of blame, guilt and shame and how it can become overbearing. They also discuss how God does not want us to wa…

On this special episode John is joined by his good friend, Deacon Jeff Drzycimski. Together they discuss the importance of accompaniment and relationship within the church. John speaks about his love of walking with others through ministry. Deacon Jeff also explains how it's our responsibility to share Jesus' love with others so that they can truly…

“Every one of us is longing for Him.” This week John is joined by his good friend Bart Schuchts, founder of Church on Fire. In this special episode, John and Bart have a powerful conversation about what we are all searching for: God. Tune in as they discuss their love for God the Father and how important it is to be intentional with our Faith. Bart…

“Allow God to love you as a father so that you can learn how to love your children.”John hosts solo on this week's episode and he discusses the importance of God the Father’s love and how essential a father’s love is. He tells us to allow us to accept God’s love. He talks to us about his personal experiences with his father and his experiences as a…

“It's the love of Jesus. It's the love of the Father, being able to see us beyond our wounds.”Dr. Bob Schuchts, founder of The John Paul II Healing Center, joins John on this week's episode following the healing the whole person conference in Memphis. They discuss the impact of Jesus' love and how he can heal us. They also talk about healing in scr…

“Refuge is a place to feel safe and a place to go and to just rest. Jesus found that place in his Father always. “ John hosts solo on this week's episode just after Labor Day. He talks about the importance of finding a spiritual and physical space to rest. He discusses how easy it is to get caught up in life's stress and business. Additionally, he …

“We spend our time trying to avoid hell instead of trying to get to heaven. “On this week’s episode John and Victor talk all about intentionality within the faith and being able to be purposeful. They discuss how hard It can be to pay attention to what God puts in front of you. Through scripture, John discusses how sin can distract us from the true…

”We’re tormented by our wounds.” John and Victor are back hosting for this week’s episode! In this episode, they talk about the vicious cycle of sin and how hard it can be to get out of bad habits. They discuss how hard it is to ask for constant forgiveness from yourself and God. In addition, they emphasize the effects of spiritual wounds and impos…

“Be attentive to that joy and that peace.” A special guest, Seminarian Bryan Roberts, joins John on this week’s episode. They discuss the importance of ministry and the journey towards priesthood. John emphasizes the power of the sacraments, particularly the sacrament of marriage, in revealing God's love. Finally, they discuss the courage required …

“Jesus comes to give us his peace.”Victor and John are back hosting together on this week's show! This episode discusses the importance of prioritizing family and finding peace in decisions, as well as the importance of making choices that align with one's conscience, family, and God.They discuss the importance of trusting in the Lord and seeking H…

“Going and helping somebody find healing and restoration is the greatest and most fulfilling superpower you could ever have.” On this week’s episode, John is hosting solo. He discusses how Catholicism is centered around bringing healing and restoration to those who are afflicted and brokenhearted. Through stories from the Bible like Isaiah 61, John…

“Judgment is not our job. It's the job of the master.”On this week’s episode John is hosting solo and he talks all about how important it is to leave judgment up to Jesus. He discusses the tendency we have to judge and condemn others based on the negative things happening in the world. John emphasizes the importance of not rushing to judgment, show…

“Ultimately we're distracted from what matters most, which is following Jesus and doing what he's asked of us.”In this episode, Victor and John talk about how easy it is to get swept up in the conflicts of the world and to lose sight of the 'better part.' In their conversation, they discuss diversions and obsessions within the Church and the import…

“ God created us for a very specific purpose and he yearns for us to come into that purpose.”We are back this Tuesday after a week off and during this episode John is hosting solo. He discusses the importance of God's plan for our lives and how he believes in His power. John tells the stories of Abraham and Isaac, Jacob and Israel, Moses and the Ex…

"Confidence is found in God's love. Arrogance is found in self promotion."During this week's episode, Victor and discuss the difference between self-confidence and arrogance, emphasizing the importance of finding confidence in God rather than oneself. We share that true self-confidence comes from accepting who we are and our place in God's plan, ra…

“GK. Chesterton says this. He says God chooses ordinary men for fatherhood to accomplish his extraordinary plan.”During this special Father’s Day episode, Victor and I discuss the privilege and joy of fatherhood. They emphasize the importance of being present in their children's lives and being a positive example of a loving and caring father. They…

"I kept thinking, Did He see me there?" In this episode John discusses his pilgrimage to the Holy Land with his wife Angela. They share their unique and emotional experiences, including swimming in the Sea of Galilee, and mass at the Basilica of the Agony. They also stand on the shore where Jesus met Peter and forgiven him.BECOME A MONTHLY SUPPORTE…

In this episode John reviews his pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Victor and explains why many refer to the Holy Land as the Fifth Gospel.John and Victor discuss:- Why the Holy Land is referred to as the 5th Gospel- Why everyone needs to visit the Holy Land- Favorite memories with Angela from the trip- Why he travels with Select International- The …

COME HOLY SPIRIT! We just celebrated the birthday of the Church at Pentecost! On this week’s episode John and Victor dive into the power of the Holy Spirit, that was not only present to the disciples, but is living and moving in each of us. Pentecost reawakens the promise of God’s love! Jesus GAVE us HIS SPIRIT. The Advocate, the Comforter… do we e…

Why do we keep settling for less than what Christ has promised us? This week John and Victor chat about our habit of living in monotony. We are made for great fulfillment and lasting joy, but daily life and toil may drag us down to mediocrity if we are not vigilant. In this episode, John and Victor talk about:- The repercussions of living without h…

Matthew Leonard and John tackle all the hard questions about the spiritual life in this very special episode. Give it a listen and learn about: The 3 stages of the spiritual life, consolations, how the Lord is preparing more room in your heart for Himself, and more!John and Matthew talk about these questions:- How do I find rest, but still grow in …

In this special episode John interviews Brother Mariano, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal. Enjoy their deep and beautiful conversation about Mary, suffering, St. Francis and more!Together, John and Brother Mariano discuss:- Brother’s sudden calling to his vocation- The “dark part” of the Annunciation - Embracing radical abandonment- The Fiasco of …

Episode 200: Are You Listening to the Right Voices? There are so many voices it’s hard to hear the truth.This week John and Victor talk about the many influencing voices in our lives. From news to social media to Saints and sinners, everybody has something to say… But what are we listening to? In this episode, you will hear:- The truth is quiet- Wh…

Episode 199: What Could I Possibly Have to Offer Jesus? This week John dives into our feeling of having nothing to offer. Jesus fed the 5000 with just a few loaves of bread that a boy offered, so why do we doubt what he can do with us? You were born for a REASON! Listen to this episode to find out how to live into that reason! In this episode, John…

Episode 198: The Vitality of Relationship Deacon Jeff joined John in the studio this week! Together they discuss the our vital need for relationship… not only with others, but with Jesus (often THROUGH others). How can YOU can change the world? The answer may be simpler than you think! In this episode, John and Deacon Jeff talk about:- What the wor…