Forge of Disciples: Recent Episodes
Forge of Disciples
Taking a quick look into the history of the Hail Mary. Did you know, to get from it's origin to modern day version, took almost 1000 years?
Also, what does a plague have to do with it?
Find out.
Courage and Faith.
These two things cannot be seperated.
Todays Leadership/Lead-Your-Ship discussion dives into a writing from the Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen on the topic of Courage.
All men want it.
But few, today, are willing to embrace the cross to embrace true courage.
Listen to Venerable Sheen's words, to understand what it will take to turn the tides of the times.
Forge yourself, men, in the Faith.
Order vs. Chaos. It goes back to the first page of Genesis. From Chaos and disorder comes Order. And Order is GOOD!
Take a dive with me into this relationship of Order vs. Chaos in all of our lives. Lets Go.
Forge On Chris
What happens when a Roman emporer is surrounded by German barbarians, outnumbered, and dying of thirst? He turns to his Christian Legion, who would soon become known as the Thundering Legion. Take a listen to find out what happens next.
You hear it in your head. The negativity. The snickering. I could never do xyz. They'll laugh at me. These are all thoughts you will tell yourself that is going to limit the man that you are called to be. You are giving people power over you, who will not even think twice about you when you are gone. So what do they matter? Take a listen to this conclusion that I discovered the hard way.
Are Catholics and the death penalty on the same side? This is a controversial topic throughout the Church. We are the Church of Tradition and Scripture, right? Take a listen to how these two steer us in what we should believe about the death penalty.
Leadership is one of the top traits all men should be trying to perfect. But before they can lead others, we must lead ourselves though . Today, I dive into former United States Army Lieutenant General, Hal Moore's Leadership Principals. A warrior of a man, who they made a movie about. Check this one out!
Are you a natural man? According to Saint Paul, this isn't a good thing. Check out this episode defining what it means to be a natural man and how rising above this, brings us closer to fulfilling our mission in life.
After reflection, I've come to the conclusion that I'm tired of being weak. Weak physically, weak mentally, and weak spiritually. More than likely you are weak too, in many areas of your life. Why is that? Because we are not disciplined. Want to fix that? So do I. Listen up to how I intend to FORGE myself into a disciplined, man on a mission.
Would a team ever go into the Super Bowl without a game plan and expect to win? Then why do you think you can go into Lent without a game plan and expect to have a successful Lenten season. Check out this quick-hitting episode, to help you develop your own. Use this to draw closer to God. You'll never be same again.
Which do you listen to, when making a decision? Do you listen to your gut? Gut decisions are often led by feelings that can be excitement one day and doubt the next. Or do you listen to God and his will for you? In this episode, I outline Saint Ignatius Loyola's 11 steps to making a decision. Listen, we all have life-altering decisions we will make throughout our lives. Do I change my career? Should I make her my wife? Should I move across the country? Take a listen and let Saint Ignatius guide you to making the decision that God wants you to make.
Required listening for every father on how to raise a son, even if he will not become the King of France, someday. At the end is my top 10 lessons from this incredible letter.
What is the Forge of DIsciples Podcast? It's a podcast by a Catholic man, for men. It will be, as Matthew Kelly says, a podcast that will help you become the best version of yourself, as I attempt to become the best version of myself. Also, includes Saint Thomas Acquinas' 3 pillars for making good decisions. Who doesn't want to make the best decision, every time. Let Saint Thomas Acquinas help with that.