Seeking Excellence: Recent Episodes
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The Seeking Excellence Podcast is here to inspire you to take responsibility for every area of your life. We want to push you to reach your full potential as the person you were created to be. We will provide you with the purpose, direction, and motivation needed to help you to truly live a life of faith-focused, well-rounded personal growth.
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This is my journey in financial literacy. I grew up in a household that was consistently stressed about money. It was a sore spot that was really discussed. My parents kept separate bank accounts and both brought their own unique financial vices into our family life.
I didn't know anything about building wealth, but I knew I needed to learn something about money if I was going to avoid repeating this in my own family. This episode is all about my journey from absolute ignorance to understanding financial excellence.
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You’ve likely been a terrible sinner throughout portions of your life.
Perhaps now you’ve had a sincere conversion to Jesus Christ.
Part of the fear you may have is how you will boldly share your faith knowing that others are aware of your many and great sins.
This podcast is meant to help you overcome that fear.
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This week's episode is pulled from a recent YouTube video on the Seeking Excellence YouTube channel. If you prefer video content, you can watch it there!
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"If my husband was an NFL player, I could afford to stay at home too!!!"
These sentiments have been spread far and wide as of late. We modern Americans love some victim mentality!! We love the option of just blaming privilege for another person's success, rather than taking accountability for our own lives.
Are there some people who are genuinely sacrificing, working hard, and still unable to make ends meet on one income? Yes, there are.
For the majority of college-educated Americans, however, the possibility of living on one income is much more in reach than they believe who lead others to believe.
Most Americans don't budget. Most Americans spend wildly and choose not to save. Most Americans want to work less, not more. Most Americans expect a VERY high standard of living.
Living on one income, for most of us, requires serious commitment and discipline. It is not for the weak or fainthearted. I will be sharing more and more on this topic from our personal experience to hopefully help and inspire those who are ready to pursue this ideal (and feel called to do so!)
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This happens all the time. A faithful Catholic gets invited to what they know will be an invalid wedding. Perhaps it's the wedding of a divorced family member, or a cousin getting married outside the Church, or a same-sex wedding of an old high school friend. What is the person to do? The nice Christians will tell you to, without question, attend the wedding and celebrate with the loved one. The rigid Christians might say there is no circumstance in which you should attend. What's the right answer? Today, we look deeply at this question and seek to find the right solution. For more SE content, join our Locals channel at seekingexcellence.locals.com
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Everyone in the Catholic world seems to have a strong opinion on the topic. Should Catholic moms give up their careers to stay home? Some say it's a resounding YES while others say that it's completely up to her personal desires or calling.
In this episode, Emily and I share our thoughts on our own journey of understanding the value of being a stay at home mom and whether we believe it's a universal call or simply a personal choice.
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Isabel Brown is an amazing Catholic political content creator and commentator. She is a full-time live streamer that speaks on cultural and social issues to her audience of over 1 million followers across multiple platforms.
Isabel just released her latest book The End of the Alphabet: how Gen Z can save America and joins me today to discuss the book as well as how her perspective applies to our shared Catholic faith.
You can find her new book on Amazon here.
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You may have heard of the recent controversy around Abigail Shrier's new book, Bad Therapy: Why the kids aren't growing up. She has shared many of her views on podcasts, such as this episode with Jordan Peterson.
Is therapy a net positive for society? This is certainly a complex question. On today's episode, I'm joined by Jack Beers of thecatholicmentor.com who feels very passionately about the topic of mental health and therapy.
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This is Episode #279 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #278 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #277 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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Know of my prayers for you during this Holy Week!
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
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Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
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Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
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For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
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Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
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Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
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Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
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For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
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For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
For daily inspiration, follow Nathan on Instagram, Twitter, Gettr, and TikTok at @nathancrankfield
For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
For daily inspiration, follow Nathan on Instagram, Twitter, Gettr, and TikTok at @nathancrankfield
For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
For exclusive video content, subscribe to our YouTube channel here.
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
For daily inspiration, follow Nathan on Instagram, Twitter, Gettr, and TikTok at @nathancrankfield
For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
For exclusive video content, subscribe to our YouTube channel here.
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
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For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
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For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
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For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
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For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
For daily inspiration, follow Nathan on Instagram, Twitter, Gettr, and TikTok at @nathancrankfield
For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
For daily inspiration, follow Nathan on Instagram, Twitter, Gettr, and TikTok at @nathancrankfield
For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
For exclusive video content, subscribe to our YouTube channel here.
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
For daily inspiration, follow Nathan on Instagram, Twitter, Gettr, and TikTok at @nathancrankfield
For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
For exclusive video content, subscribe to our YouTube channel here.
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
For daily inspiration, follow Nathan on Instagram, Twitter, Gettr, and TikTok at @nathancrankfield
For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
For exclusive video content, subscribe to our YouTube channel here.
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
For daily inspiration, follow Nathan on Instagram, Twitter, Gettr, and TikTok at @nathancrankfield
For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
For exclusive video content, subscribe to our YouTube channel here.
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
For daily inspiration, follow Nathan on Instagram, Twitter, Gettr, and TikTok at @nathancrankfield
For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
For exclusive video content, subscribe to our YouTube channel here.
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
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Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
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For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
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Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
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For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
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Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
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For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
For daily inspiration, follow Nathan on Instagram, Twitter, Gettr, and TikTok at @nathancrankfield
For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
For exclusive video content, subscribe to our YouTube channel here.
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
For daily inspiration, follow Nathan on Instagram, Twitter, Gettr, and TikTok at @nathancrankfield
For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
For exclusive video content, subscribe to our YouTube channel here.
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
For daily inspiration, follow Nathan on Instagram, Twitter, Gettr, and TikTok at @nathancrankfield
For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
For exclusive video content, subscribe to our YouTube channel here.
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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
For daily inspiration, follow Nathan on Instagram, Twitter, Gettr, and TikTok at @nathancrankfield
For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
For exclusive video content, subscribe to our YouTube channel here.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seekingexcellence/support
Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community.
To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, join our Locals community.
Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life.
For daily inspiration, follow Nathan on Instagram, Twitter, Gettr, and TikTok at @nathancrankfield
For clips from the podcast, follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_
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This is Episode #276 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #275 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
Check out Jason's book, Leaving Boyhood Behind here.
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This is Episode #274 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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Modern-day Christianity is plagued with the falsehood that Christians have an obligation to be nice.
Perhaps nobody has pointed this out better than Voddie Baucham
When most Christians discuss any hot-button issues, it is filled with endless disclaimers and apologies for the truth we find in Scripture.
This video of Mike Todd provides a prime example of this.
This video of Lecrae is another great example.
In today's episode, we will dissect these videos and talk through some of the reasons why we constantly see apologizing on behalf of God rather than proclaiming God's truth from the pulpit and stage.
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This is Episode #273 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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The Catholic Church has seen a steady decrease in mass attendance among the general population, but especially among men.
Why is it so hard to for the Church to retain boys and men? Why is religion not appealing to men anymore?
One theory provides four main causes:
1) There is no challenge coming from the average pulpit
2) Most parishes and Dioceses have an emasculated organizational culture
3) Ugly liturgical practices - as we lost our tradition, we also lost a great deal of our beauty in Catholicism
4) Parishes have no brotherhood - there is little to no fraternity in the average Catholic parish
In today's episode, Fr. Meyer and Nathan talk about how they believe we can right the ship and begin bringing men back into the faith.
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Parenthood is an incredible experience, but it ain't easy! In just the first few months after becoming parents, we had to make multiple visits to the emergency room and found our marriage being tested in ways we never expected.
Everyone expects the early days with a newborn to be difficult. We underestimated just how difficult they would be. In today's episode, you'll hear about the ups and downs of our story of becoming parents and the lessons we learned along the way.
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This is Episode #271 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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A new year always brings with it new optimism and renewed energy.
We know that if we don't change, we can expect the same old stuff in 2024. There may be some unexpected challenges that await us this year, but we must focus on what we can control.
In today's episode, we will go over 5 things you can do to make this the best year of your life. . . so far!
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This is Episode #270 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #269 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #268 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #267 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #266 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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Alessandro DiSanto is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, a former baller on Wall Street, and a co-founder of the #1 Catholic app in the world. More importantly, he's my best friend from high school. Most importantly, he's a husband and father.
In this LONG conversation, Alessandro and I get into a number of different topics including but not limited to:
- What was Nathan like in high school?
- How has Hallow changed Alessandro's life over the last 5 years?
- How Alessandro came to understand God's calling on his life
- And much much more!
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This is Episode #265 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #263 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast featuring Emily Crankfield.
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Renzo and Monica Ortega are the hosts of Pre-Cana with the Pope: a podcast for married couples.
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This is Episode #261 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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According to many modern-day Catholics, the Bible's instruction for husbands and wives is to be mutually submissive to one another.
I had heard this interpretation of Ephesians 5 numerous times. Having actually read the entire book of Ephesians multiples times myself, I was always perplexed at how we came to these conclusions.
One problem many Catholics have is being guilty of what Protestants accuse us of the most: not reading the Bible.
If you've read the New Testament, it's hard to understand the direction for husbands and wives as anything close to mutual submission in the way it's often explained today.
In this episode, we will take a deeper look at what Scripture, the Church fathers, and some doctors of the Church have to say about mutual submission.
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Renzo and Monica Ortega are the hosts of Pre-Cana with the Pope: a podcast for married couples.
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This is Episode #258 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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We have all felt unworthy at times. In my life, the hardest times to return to confession have been after knowingly doing the wrong thing. Intentionally sinning without the ability to plead ignorance - when you know you know better - is incredibly challenging.
In this episode, I detail a Biblical example and share how we can apply it to our own journey toward Heaven.
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We often like to think of ourselves as being the type of people (especially men) who would give our lives if the time came for such a thing to happen.
But would you really die for your faith? Would you go to war for your country?
This doesn't have to mean going to the front lines to fight. There is plenty of fighting to do here at home.
Today's video evaluates whether or not we are really willing to die to self for the sake of others.
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This is Episode #256 of Seeking Excellence w/ Nathan Crankfield. A podcast hosted by a convert to the Catholic faith who tackles everyday challenges and opportunities through the lens of faith and reason.
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Emily Crankfield is the most wonderful person in the world. That's her bio.
In today's episode, we talk through all that happened from our wedding day to the birth of our son, Jordan.
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This is episode #255 of Seeking Excellence w/ Nathan Crankfield
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This is the life story, the testimony, and the conversion story of Nathan Crankfield.
It's been shared many times and in many places, but never has it been done so thoroughly, vulnerably, and transparently as this.
For those who don't know, Nathan Crankfield was born and raised in Harrisburg, PA. He was baptized Lutheran, but entered the Catholic Church at age 13, becoming the first Catholic in his family. In 2015, he graduated from Mount St. Mary's University, where he received an Army ROTC Scholarship. After graduation, Nathan was commissioned and trained as an Infantry officer at Fort Benning, GA, where he completed U.S. Army Airborne School and Ranger School. Upon completion, he headed to Fort Bragg, NC, where he served in the 82nd Airborne Division for three years.
After a deployment to Afghanistan, Nathan knew it was time to pursue his love for evangelization. Throughout his life, Nathan has cultivated a deep passion for encouraging others to fulfill their potential and purpose. In 2019, he accepted a position at the Dynamic Catholic Institute, where he faithfully served as a Parish Consultant for the archdiocese of Kansas City, MO & Austin, TX. Nathan served as a Resident Director at Benedictine College in Atchison, KS. He currently resides in Denver, Co with his wife; Emily and their son Jordan. Nathan currently serves as a Sales Lead for Hallow, the Catholic prayer & meditation app.
The initial ideas around Seeking Excellence came to Nathan during his college years as he felt God calling him to serve the Church using his gifts for writing and speaking. While serving his parishes, Nathan dedicated consistent time to writing reflections to share within his community.
When the mandatory stay-at-home orders went into place in the spring of 2020, Nathan received several cancellations for his booked speaking engagements. Much like all things Nathan does in his life, he decided to make the most of the situation by evolving. He moved his in-person events to a virtual platform, gaining new audiences and identifying our world's needs. Shortly after, Seeking Excellence launched with the support of Nathan's community and several friends who committed much time to help lay the foundation to bring his dream to life.
Nathan continues to cast a bold vision for Seeking Excellence while striving to build a strong alliance of community, which will help make a significant impact in the Church.
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This is Episode #254 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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Jamie Baxter is one of the founders of Exodus 90, a movement helping to lead men around the world to freedom that only comes from faith and relationship with Christ. This interview details how Jamie started Exodus 90, how he sees it working to rebuild the Church, and ways that we can all continue to grow deeper in relationship with God outside of the Exodus 90 challenge.
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This is Episode #252 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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We all know that Catholic dating is a trip. Many have diagnosed a wide range of different problems that have caused this fairly large population of discouraged and jaded young adult Catholics who sincerely want to get married but have not been able to find a spouse just yet.
There have been a number of societal forces at play when it comes to the relationships between men and women. In today's episode, I assess those forces as I've seen them from my perspective.
Trigger warning
This episode has some hot takes and passion! I recorded it months ago and some of my views may have changed since then, but I hope this gets some good conversations going around the topic of Catholic dating!
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This is Episode #251 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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Alex Jones is an awesome man. He and I met almost ten years ago in a dorm room on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. Little did I know that 7 years later I'd be working for his Catholic prayer app.
There are several reasons this would have shocked me at the time, not least of which was the fact that Alex was an atheist on somedays and agnostic on others.
The story of how God took him from who he was then to who he is today is an amazing one.
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This is Episode #249 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #248 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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I recently saw a tweet from a priest that had a very unique message: Be a dumb Catholic.
This seemed strange to me, but he did have a good point. The main idea was that we should strive to love God and the person in front of us above all else, including the pursuit of theological knowledge.
It's easy to get to a place where you know ABOUT God but don't really know God in today's age of information. But is telling people to be a dumb Catholic really the solution the issues of our time?
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This is Episode #248 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is part two of the series on the best-selling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Two weeks ago, we went through Habit #1: Be Proactive. Today, we take a look at the second habit: Begin with the End in Mind.
Developing a vision for your life is critical. Too often we begin an endeavor with no clarity about what we actually hope to achieve. If you're going to live a life of excellence, it's going to have to be done on purpose. Personal greatness does not happen by accident!
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This is Episode #245 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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Choose joy! That's some sound advice. But how do we not only choose joy, or a positive attitude more generally, but go on to protect that choice throughout the day?
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
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This is Episode #243 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #242 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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As you probably know, I recently released a podcast titled "An Honest Review of Catholic Nonprofits and Self-Fundraising". I've invited anyone and everyone to join me on a podcast to discuss the topic further, especially in areas we disagree.
Seph Schlueter was the first to take me up on it. I have great respect for Seph and love his music, so I was eager to get him on an episode. We discuss many of the points I raised in the original episode, some of which we agree on and others not so much. It's a great conversation with a great man!
Find Seph on Instagram here and be sure to check out his music on Apple or Spotify!
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This is Episode #240 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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Stop complaining!! Nobody wants to hear it and it's not good for your soul!
But seriously, we need a reality check. We ought to be grateful for the things we GET to do, rather than constantly complaining about all the things we HAVE to do.
How about that new intro music by the way?? I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
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This is Episode #239 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #238 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #237 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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Happy Labor Day! Today, we're talking about work. Has work started to dominate your life? Should 'what you do' for a living be a large part of your identity? How have many modern-day Christians started to develop a distorted view of work?
All this and more in today's show!
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This is Episode #236 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This episode has been long overdue! Michaela Robinson is one of my favorite people in the world!
Michaela is a wife, an expecting mother, and an amazing evangelist. She has taught me many things about life and spirituality, so I'm excited to share her wisdom with you today.
Back in January, Michaela said something that really struck me. She mentioned how important it is to get to know the personality of Jesus. Immediately, I said, "we need to podcast about that". And this is that episode! Enjoy!
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I'm blessed to be part of an awesome men's group. Almost every Monday night, I leave my time with the boys feeling inspired and motivated to tackle the week, be a better husband, and to pursue holiness with greater zeal.
This episode is a compilation of breakthrough thoughts I had from our last meeting. If you've been feeling lukewarm in your faith recently, this one's for you!
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Masculinity has been neutered. In an effort to escape the tyranny of toxic masculinity, we have made modern day men into cowards.
Men are told to avoid danger, avoid strength, avoid boldness - to not be a hero.
Men know that they have an innate, deep desire to do something great. They want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. They want to be strong, dangerous, and heroic.
It's time we start to embrace that desire rather than run from it.
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If you're involved in the Catholic world, you know at least a handful of ex-missionaries. Almost all of us have contributed to the support of a missionary at one point or another. And for many of us, that experience brought along with it some, often unexpected, frustrations and concerns.
Faithful Catholics are known to be kind. This means we often avoid saying things that we often think about but know could potentially offend others. This leads to a lot of silent majority opinions. We all just go along with the flow, refusing to ever question or doubt the way things are.
I believe that needs to change in order for us to pursue a more excellent Church.
We have to be willing to take an honest look at how we manage our finances. The call to tithing is not just a call to throw money at something that's Catholic and call it a day. Rather, it's a call to be generous with our time, money, prayers, and talents to help build up the Kingdom of God on earth, especially in the areas God has placed us.
To me, this means that we ought to be working to spread the Gospel first and foremost in our families, in our parishes, and in our local communities. I think it's past time we take a look at some of the ways we give our money and to evaluate the organizations we give our money to.
These organizations do good work. There is simply no denying that. But good companies still need accountability and reform from time to time, just like good people do.
I hope that today's episode will help you to honestly evaluate the way you give money and how it affects your ability to take ownership for making a massive impact in your local community.
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This is the recording of a talk I recently gave in person at Living the Dream Brewery in Littleton, CO. The talk was for a Theology on Tap event for St. Mark's Catholic Church in Highlands Ranch, CO.
I was unable to publish the Q&A portion of the talk because I wasn't able to capture the questioners' audio with any decent quality.
This episode is a preamble to next Monday's episode on Nonprofits and the call for reform in:
1) Our view of nonprofits as morally superior
2) Our view of being a "missionary" as morally superior
3) The current self-fundraising model used by many Catholic organizaitons
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In our society today, the most divisive and extreme outlets get the most clicks and views. Ridiculous opinions are the best route to popularity. This doesn't only apply to political commentators. It also applies within the Church.
It always saddens me that the non-Catholic world typically encounters two extremes of Catholicism. On the one hand, you have progressive Catholics like Fr. James Martin, Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, and the like. On the other hand, you have the ultra-trad conservatives who preach endless negativity and a standard based on preferences disguised as requirements for holiness.
The sad reality I've come to see as a content creator is that these two extreme groups have the easiest path to gaining support for their content. I've found this to be pretty discouraging.
In today's episode, I share some of my experiences and some recent things that I've come across that support these distinctions.
Here is the link to the Lila Rose / Patrick Bet David interview I referenced!
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John Frankman is a Catholic man who loves the United States of America. After spending several years in seminary at Mount St. Mary's University, he joined the US Army as an Infantry Officer.
I first met John at the Mount. We then met up again during our Infantry training as well as during our time in Ranger School. John went on to do much cooler things than I did, eventually becoming a green beret in the US Army Special Forces.
John had plans for his next assignment at West Point. All of his hard work seemed irrelevant to his commanding officers as soon as he made one pivotal decision in the fall of 2020. He made a choice based on his conscience and filed a religious exemption that was denied by some and ignored by others.
In today's episode, John shares his experience of having his career come to an end due to an unlawful and immoral order.
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I was blessed to be a part of a project coming out of the Archdiocese of Baltimore titled "The Ark and Dove".
The goal of the project was to highlight the different expereinces among different black catholics and to get our insight on different aspects of life in America.
I personally thought the project was well done and very interesting. I did, however, have some serious objections to some of the things that were shared. In today's episode, I play a few clips from the last episode of the project and give my response to them.
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Last weekend, I came across a short clip from Pints with Aquinas on YouTube that was titled, "Stay-at-home dads are AWESOME"
But are they really? I took some of my thoughts to Instagram and quickly was met with feedback. Some people seemed to support the idea of stay at home dads while others were against it.
As usual, it took me a few day to come to a conclusion on where I really stand on the subject. Once I did, I knew I'd need to record an episode on it.
Here it is! For links and sources to all things mentioned in the episode, join us on Locals at seekingexcellence.locals.com
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I had the true honor of getting to give a talk at one of my parish's biggest events of the year: Gathering at the Grotto. We do three of these events each summer. They include food, beer, and a speaker. This event was one of my favorites of all time!
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As many of you know, I turned 30 one week ago! My 20s were an incredible decade. It's been amazing to look back on some of my favorite memories and some of my hardest lessons learned.
In today's episode, I go into some of those pivotal moments of my 20s and share with you what they taught me!
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This is Episode #224 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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Emmanuel Gonzalez is an absolute legend. He frequently and courageously confronts the challenge of tackling topics relating to homosexuality and Catholic Church teaching.
In this episode, Manny details his experience of falling away from his faith and living deeply in the ways of the world until he encountered the love and mercy of God that radically changed his life.
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This is Episode #218 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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Maddie Gramling and I first met through a Students For Life of America social media group. I was very impressed by how outspoken and bold she was on some of the most important issues of our time and in her apologetics for the Catholic faith.
To describe Maddie as a firecracker would be an immense understatement. After her conversion to Catholicism, she wrote her family a bold and incredible letter that outlined her reasons for converting along with cited resources to support those reasons. You can find that letter here!
Maddie also shares her experience in the Catholic dating world and we discuss some of the biggest challenges single Catholics face in dating today!
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This is Episode #219 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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Recently, I posted three different polls on my Instagram story.
The first was, "do you think childless single people should be paid the same as people who are married with children?"
The second was, "do you think we should have mandatory parental leave?"
The third was, "do you think we should have a federal minimum wage?"
In today's podcast, I go through the results, responses, and my thoughts to each question! What are your thoughts? Let me know on Instagram or via email at nathan@thosewhoseek.org !
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This is Episode #216 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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As you may know, Emily and I welcomed our son, Jordan, into the world on April 22nd. I have been asked questions like, "what's your favorite part of fatherhood?" and "what's been your most surprising aspect of fatherhood?". I'm obviously new, but I've had a lot of time to think about these things during midnight rocking sessions and early morning bottle feeding.
Today's episode is a reflection on what I've learned as a new father in the first 30 days. I also share some of my current and past experience of going through difficult times of transition and change.
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This is Episode #214 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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Life passes us by so quickly. If we don't take some time to intentionally check if we're heading in the right direction, we're almost destined to end up with results that are wildly different than the ones we had hoped for. In today's episode, we will reflect on this year so far and see if we are truly creating a life that we will be proud of.
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This is Episode # of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #212 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #211 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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Happy Easter!!
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This is Episode #210 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast from the Sunday Homily by Fr. Jonathan Meyer.
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We're back baby!!! Turns out - I accidentally gave up podcasting for Lent. But I'm happy to say that SE with Nathan Crankfield is now back! I've got some great episodes coming out in these coming weeks. Let's use this Easter season momentum to really make some positive changes in our lives!
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This is Episode #209 of Seeking Excellence with Nathan Crankfield.
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This is Episode #208 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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Today's episode has a little bonus homily at the end about crying babies at mass! Please say a prayer of gratitude for Fr. Jonathan Meyer and his parish!
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This is Episode #207 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #206 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #204 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast which includes the Sunday homily of Fr. Jonathan Meyer from All Saints Parish in Guilford, IN
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This is Episode #204 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast which includes the Sunday homily of Fr. Jonathan Meyer from All Saints Parish in Guilford, IN
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This is Episode #203 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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In an article from Catholic Answers, Trent Horn gives his thoughts on the question, "Can a Catholic be a Capitalist?" In this episode, I go through this article and add my own commentary from personal thoughts and my notes from class that show both the pros and cons of Capitalism and Socialism.
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This is Episode #202 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #201 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #200 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast hosted by Nathan Crankfield.
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This is Episode #199 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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The body is meant to teach us about the soul. In the Church, we often hear about how the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit and that we ought to take great care of our bodies. But why don't we? Christians aren't any more fit or healthy than the average population. But doesn't our faith teach us to be good stewards of the gift of our bodies? How did our society get to be as obese as we are? What does physical excellence practically look like? All this and more in today's show!
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This is Episode #198 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast hosted by Nathan Crankfield.
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Sources:
- https://www.ncregister.com/features/faith-fitness-how-exercise-and-workouts-can-build-virtue
- www.swolecatholic.com
- Dakotalanefitness.com
- https://nypost.com/2023/01/26/dr-fatima-cody-stanford-joins-biden-administration/
- https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/01/health/fat-shaming-weight-stigma-wellness/index.html
- boston.com/news/racial-justice/2021/04/12/racism-and-obesity-article-fatima-cody-stanford-daniel-aaron/
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This is Episode #197 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast hosted by Nathan Crankfield.
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Fr. Sean Conroy is a parochial vicar at the greatest Catholic parish in the state of Colorado, Our Lady of Lourdes. He and I have become friends over the last year and a half after Emily and I joined the parish. He is a deeply devoted priest who loves outdoor sports and debating important topics.
Fr. Sean is also often featured on the popular Catholic Stuff You Should Know Podcast. In today's episode, he and I discuss some of the ways we believe individual Catholics and Catholic parishes can pursue excellence in the way they live out the faith.
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This is Episode #197 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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Last episode, we discussed the different subcategories of emotional excellence. The one we didn't fully get to cover was setting healthy boundaries in a relationship.
Boundaries are meant to both keep the good in and keep the bad out. They are needed in every form of relationship from friendships to the workplace to marriage.
In today's episode, Emily and I go through the book Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, which you can purchase here. We also share some personal experiences where we have succeeded and failed in the realm of creating and maintaining boundaries in our different relationships.
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This is Episode #195 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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The quality of your life will largely be determined by the quality of you relationships. Your ability to understand your emotions and those of the people around you will greatly influence the quality of your relationships.
In today's episode, we take a look at emotional excellence, including friendships, romantic relationships, emotional intelligence, handling difficult but necessary conversations, and much more.
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This is Episode #194 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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This is Episode #193 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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Here is a link to Louis' article that we discuss in this episode
Be sure to check out episode #88 where Louis and I take a deeper dive into his journey from the radical left to the conservative right and his conversion to Catholicism.
We live in a time in which mental health is prioritized, often times, above all else. Self-care has become a blanket statement for all things self-help, self-serving, and stress relieving.
We have an obligation to take care of ourselves, that is, to steward the mind, body, and soul (among other things) that God has entrusted to us.
I believe that the body has much to teach us about the mind and soul. The way we care for our bodies and physical health comes down to three major things: nutrition, exercise, and rest. Our culture tells us that mental health is solely dependent on rest. I think that's nonsense.
In today's episode, you'll hear about the fitness, rest, and nutrition needed for a healthy mind.
Be your best!
This is Episode #192 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
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Claire is a wife, mother, writer, and former podcast host who founded The Catholic Feminist in 2017. Claire is an author of several books for both kids and adults, which you can check out here.
She and I discuss a number of topics in this episode, including feminism, women's issues in the Church, and several other political and Church hot takes. We found ourselves agreeing much more than we disagreed (to my surprise!)
Check out The Catholic Feminist here
This is Episode #191 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
The Seeking Excellence Podcast exists to help people take extreme ownership of their lives so they can intentionally strive to fulfill their potential.
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Every day billions of human beings wake up and take on life. We make thousands of decisions that ultimately reveal what we value, what we believe, and what we prioritize. These decisions are best guided by a code of ethics, a philosophy, or a rule of life.
But most people don't ever take the time to truly consider what it means to live life well. We just haphazardly go about our every day life without much direction or purpose.
Seeking Excellence exists to change that. I want you to be on fire for life. I want you to find the reason why you are here. And I want you to experience all that life has to offer when you give it your best.
I'm two years and 190 episodes into podcasting, but I felt it was time to revisit the fundamentals of what a lifestyle of Seeking Excellence really looks like. In this episode and for the next 7 Mondays, we will take a deeper look at what excellence looks like in all the major areas of our lives.
I hope you're ready for a great year!
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This is Episode #190 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
The Seeking Excellence Podcast exists to help people take extreme ownership of their lives so they can intentionally strive to fulfill their potential.
To learn more, head to our website.
You can follow Nathan on Instagram, Twitter, Gettr, and TikTok at @nathancrankfield
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Divorce is one of those very sensitive topics that the Church has an obligation to address. However, we almost never hear the Church's teaching on divorce.
Why is that?
I believe it's because divorce has been so normalized in the culture that Church leaders are afraid to touch it. This often leads to confusion and ambiguity on a very clear teaching as well as a neglect toward the children who suffer the trauma of their parents' divorce.
Divorce today is viewed as a breaking of a contract. It's viewed as two adults voluntarily making a decision that's best for them. It leaves the kids confused, hurt, and in a broken home.
I recently went on a retreat with Life Giving Wounds that focuses on healing for adult children of divorce. This episode is a summary of the Church's teaching on divorce as well as some reflection on my take aways from that retreat.
If you find this episode useful as a child of divorce or a friend of someone who is, please share this episode with another person who would benefit from this often ignored topic!
This is episode #189 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast hosted by Nathan Crankfield
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In light of the recent shooting in Colorado Springs, there have been many online debates about who is responsible for such acts of violence and what solutions we as a society should try and implement to prevent future attacks such as this one.
If you follow me on Instagram, you have probably seen me sharing tweets from AOC, posts from the NYT, and a post from another Catholic influencer. All of these insinuated, implied, or presented premises that lead to the conclusion that the Church's stance on same-sex marriage and gender theory contributes and/or leads to violent attacks against the LGBT community.
I debunk all such nonsense and cite several strong sources against the foolish idea that Catholics can or should support Socialism or big government in any form.
Here are some links for your own review:
Definition of Socialism
The last four Popes on Socialism
Economic freedom rankings by country
Is Sweden a socialist country?
Brad Pierron is the Missionary Program Director for Damascus. The mission of Damascus is to awaken, empower, and equip a generation to live the adventure of the Catholic faith through world-class programs and an environment of encounter. Brad and I had a great conversation about the need to engage the world with courage and boldness. We talked about the need to be real and true to ourselves as we become more fully ourselves through our relationship with Christ.
Brad is a homie. And I know you'll enjoy this episode!
Learn more about the great work being done through Damascus here!
This is episode #190 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast hosted by Nathan Crankfield
Covered in this episode:
- Trump announces his 2024 presidential run
- The war in Ukraine - and the U.S.' role in it
- Midterm results
- The USCCB meeting
Dakota Lane went from having arms comparable to Spongebob's to being the biggest guy in the gym. It most definitely was not overnight. Through years of hard work and consistency, he transformed his physique to become a great example of physical excellence.
But what's more impressive is the internal growth that occurred throughout the process. Dakota spent time in seminary and picked up a couple of theology degrees along the way. He is also married and expecting his first child in just a few months!
Dakota coaches people on how to become the best version of themselves through fitness and diet. You can find more about his coaching business and philosophy here at his website: dakotalanefitness.com
You should follow Dakota on Instagram @dakotalanefitness
Be your best!
This is Episode #191 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast, hosted by Nathan Crankfield featuring Dakota Lane
This is episode #190 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast hosted by Nathan Crankfield
Every two years, we hear the same message: "This is the most important election of our lifetime". Some even pushed the idea that "Democracy was on the ballot", implying that we'd see the death of Democracy should the wrong party take the majority in the House and Senate.
On the other hand, we had major political players, like former President Donald Trump, who carelessly denigrated the nominees within their own party, which proved to be a losing strategy.
Was last week as crucial as some say? What should we, as Catholics and people seeking lives of excellence, really prioritize and focus on coming out of election week?
I discuss all this and more in today's episode!
This is Episode #183 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast
Sophia is a good friend of mine who has an incredible conversion story. Her journey to Catholicism is filled with serious doubts, peer pressure, uncertainty, and many pivotal moments. This episode not only details her story but also highlights some great points for those who are attempting to help their friends and family members along in their own conversions.
Share this episode with a good protestant friend or family member!
Is America an exceptional country? Most political commentators have very strong opinions on this topic. We know that America, along with the rest of the West, has been demonized over the last few decades and especially in recent years. America has a plethora of ugly events, policies, and moments in its past. There's no denying that.
But does that remove any possibility that it stands out among other nations and empires in human history? Today, we take a look at some of those opposing views, evaluate some of the founding documents, and try to determine whether or not America is exceptional as some claim.
This is Episode #181 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast Hosted by Nathan Crankfield
Covered in this episode:
- How to know what is God's will for your life/in a decision
- Current election updates
- Kanye West
- Trans girly's visit to the White House
- How the pandemic affects education
- Voluntary taxes
- And more!!
This is episode #180 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast hosted by Nathan Crankfield
Sources referenced:
Instagram Posts
UK Prime Minister
Trump and CO Senate Race
Sunday Readings
This is Episode #179 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast hosted by Nathan Crankfield.
Andrea Thomas is a worship leader, songwriter, and entrepreneur with a passion for holistic living. Her performance background turned to a deep love for and call to worship. She has fallen in love with the power of collaboration and is honored to work with The Vigil Project team and serve as co-director of the organization. Andrea and her very large Italian family are from Cincinnati, Ohio.
She and I discussed all things Church music. From praise and worship to gregorian chant, what belongs in the mass? What's appropriate for Catholics to listen to?
Check out the Vigil Project HERE!!
Find them on Apple Music
Find them on Spotify
This is Episode #178 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast hosted by Nathan Crankfield
Here are the references from today's episode:
Kanye West tweets
Tulsi Gabbard post
Jordan Peterson / Piers Morgan interview
This is Episode #177 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast hosted by Nathan Crankfield.
In today's episode, I am joined by Catholic speaker and musician Paul J Kim to discuss all things adulthood with an emphasis on financial literacy. Paul has an adulting course for Catholics, that can be found here at his website, which really hits on some strong fundamentals when it comes to investing.
When I recorded with Paul, I had just recently recorded with Jacob Imam about his debate with Trent Horn on the morality of 401k's and investing in general. I ask Paul some of the same questions I ask Jacob, so those two episodes really go well together!
Be sure to follow Paul on Instagram @heypjk
This is Episode #176 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast hosted by Nathan Crankfield
On Friday's weekly round up, I briefly touched on the topic of dating advice. I specifically talked about who gives the best dating advice and who should be giving it.
Then I did a little IG poll and rant about the topic. I learned a lot from the discussions and responses I got.
In today's episode, I share my formulated thoughts on the topic and a little of my own experience receiving bad dating advice from loved ones.
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Weekly Round Up - 10.7.22
This episode #175 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast hosted by Nathan Crankfield
Links referenced:
https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/04/us/hurricane-ian-florida-recovery-tuesday
https://www.dailywire.com/news/energy-crisis-threatens-european-countries-ahead-of-winter
https://www.dailywire.com/news/cdc-overreported-covid-19-deaths-by-more-than-70000
https://www.theflstandard.com/vaccine-narrative-collapses-as-harvard-study-shows-jab-more-dangerous-than-covid/
https://variety.com/2022/film/box-office/bros-box-office-bomb-why-billy-eichner-comedy-flopped-1235391341/
This is Episode #174 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast hosted by Nathan Crankfield
Isabel Brown is a Catholic conservative rockstar. She is the host of Outdated, a weekly podcast and video series, author of Frontlines, runs her own apparel line, and does contract work for Turning Point USA. She has also done work for numerous other conservative outlets like PragerU, Newsmax, and Freedomworks.
In today's episode, we discuss her upbringing in Colorado, her start in politics on her college campus, and her Catholic faith. Isabel shares her hard earned wisdom of how to deal with backlash and outrage with virtue, patience, and strength.
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This is Episode #172 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast Hosted by Nathan Crankfield
In today's episode, we take a look at a few clips from Andrew Tate and discuss his ideas, his style, and his recent experience of being banned on basically all social media platforms.
We listen part of a clip from Andrew Tate's interview on Tucker Carlson Tonight, as well as a montage of videos that Candace Owens put together.
Lastly, we listen to part of a recent Jordan Peterson Interview and deep dive into Cardinal Newman's definition of a gentlemen.
This is the Seeking Excellence Podcast weekly round up for the week ending on 9/30/22.
I've been wanting to start doing these for a while! I love seeing different weekly recaps in sports, media, news, etc. so I figured I'd start doing one of my own with a third podcast each week.
The purpose of this is to give you some top headlines and news events from the Church, politics, and personal life lessons learned throughout the week.
Hit me with the feedback from this first one! I look forward to hearing what you think.
The Mass of the Ages is an organization and movement to educate lay people and clergy on the Traditional Latin Mass. You may have seen the first two episodes of their YouTube documentary which features Catholic leaders and individuals of all ages and backgrounds who have fallen in love with the TLM.
Dan Driver is a wild man. He has an extraordinary conversion story and a great sense of humor that he uses to tell it. He became a quick friend of mine and is someone who I truly admire for his love of people, the truth, and our Catholic faith.
Dan is a husband, father, and the Director of Operations of the Mass of the Ages.
Check out there website here!
This is Episode #170 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast
Bridget Busker is a wife, a mother, and the leader of Managing Your Fertility. Their mission is to educate women and couples about Fertility Awareness and Natural Family Planning.
Bridget is incredibly intelligent, engaging, fun, and passionate about sharing the faith and the truth with those who need it most.
As you hear me discuss in the intro, she is leading an online conference about NFP, birth control, Church teaching on contraception, and so much more from September 29-October 1st.
Here is the sign-up page with information about the event, speakers, sponsors, etc.
Here is the link to the YouTube channel where the conference will be hosted.
Here is Bridget’s website
Follow Bridget on Instagram @managingyourfertility
This is episode 169 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast.
Matt Walsh published his book, Church of Cowards: A Wake Up Call to Complacent Christians, in 2020. I remembered reading that book and being profoundly impacted by it. It both spoke to my many frustrations with my fellow Christians AND convicted me of many habits and mindsets that I had in my own life that made me a less than stellar Christian myself.
In today's episode, I take a look at the first half of the book, going through the chapter titles and highlighting specific quotes as well as adding my own thoughts to each topic.
I highly encourage you to buy and read Matt's book, which you can do here.
Matt Walsh is a Catholic husband and father, as well as a popular podcast host for the Daily Wire.
You can follow him on Instagram @mattwalshblog
This is episode 168 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast
Austin, also known as The Basic Catholic, is a catalyst for change both within the Church and within the Conservative movement. He is a convert to Catholicism, extremely opinionated, and a good friend of mine.
Follow him on Instagram @thebasiccatholic for more!
The Seeking Excellence Podcast is here to help you fulfill your life's potential. It's my hope that today's episode will help you move closer to that goal!
Be your best
Recently, I was on a flight and had the pleasure of making a new friend. After talking for a brief while, I learned that she was raised (somewhat) Catholic and had even gotten her two kids baptized in a Catholic Church.
However, she told me that she currently believes in the Universe, manifestation, and other "spiritual but not religious" types of things.
What's more, she also expressed her distaste for Capitalism and her position that she considers herself more of a Socialist.
As you can imagine, we had a great, in-depth conversation around a number of important topics.
In today's episode, I detail our conversation including things I learned I learned from her, things I taught her, and some general thoughts on how we can have civil conversations even when we disagree.
This is episode #167 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast hosted by Nathan Crankfield. You can follow me on Instagram @nathancrankfield!
Be your best
Jacob Imam was born to a Muslim father and a Christian Mother. He experienced division about faith matters with his parents and lived a secular lifestyle.
After some powerful encounters with Christ, he decided to get baptized and then studied his way into the Catholic Church. He is now the co-founder and director of New Polity which educate people about the politics and economics according to the Catholic Social teachings.
He recently appeared once again on Pints with Aquinas to debate Trent Horn on the morality of investing in 401Ks. We take a deeper look into his stance on investing and what he recommends faithful Catholics do in order to be good financial stewards.
Here is a link to that debate on Pints with Aquinas
Here is a link to his website, New Polity
Here is a link to our website.
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Seeking Excellence Podcast Episode 165
We all find ourselves in a dark place from time to time. Life is filled with adversity and hardship, so it is inevitable that we will find ourselves in a slump. We can fall off the grind mentally, relationally, physically, spiritually, professionally, etc. A slump in one area of life usually leads to slumps in another.
What can we do to work our way out of these downtimes? Are we just a victim of our circumstances? Do we have the ability to change the trajectory of so many areas of our lives? In today's episode, we talk about some practical ways I have dug myself out of some dark holes in life, using a very recent and real example to draw lessons from.
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Be your best!
This is Episode 164 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast!
Cecilia Pappas is familiar with criticism. Many people look upon her life through the lens of social media and imagine things to be a fairytale. In today's episode, I share a great conversation with Cecilia. We talk about her embrace of life without a mom, her passion for entrepreneurship, and how she views excellence within the vocation of marriage.
It was a great gift to get to speak to her face-to-face and have a real conversation about some difficult topics.
Give Cecilia a follow @ceciliajeanblog on Instagram and check out her website!
The Seeking Excellence Podcast can be found @seekingexcellence_ on IG and the host can be found @nathancrankfield
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Fight hard to be your best!
Seeking Excellence Podcast #163
Do most people go to Heaven? I think the world is pretty split on that question. Many of us think that at least most good people go to Heaven? But what does that really even mean?
Will I go to Heaven? That is the question we should be most concerned about. But that leads us back to the original question. If most people go to Heaven, then I'd say my chances are pretty good. If, on the other hand, most people do NOT go to Heaven, then I better evaluate my life and try to gauge where I'd end up if I were to die today.
The Catholic Church (and Christ Himself) has much to say on this topic. Today, we take a deep dive into this urgent and necessary question!
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Be your best!
This is episode #162 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast, hosted by Nathan Crankfield.
In today's episode, Emily Crankfield joins to talk about engagement. The top two most listened to SE podcast episodes are parts one and two of the series Emily and I did titled "From Instagram to Engagement". In IG to I Do, we discuss everything that happened from the day of proposal to the wedding day.
We discuss:
- Regrets and wins of marriage prep
- How we navigated the ups and downs of life during engagement
- Practical wedding planning tips
- Ways to spiritually prepare for marriage
- And much more!
You can follow Emily on Instagram @emilymariecrankfield
Check out my recent IG posts @nathancrankfield for more insight on preparing for marriage! We both would love to hear from you - what you learned, what you liked or didn't like, and/or how we can pray for you!
Link to our wedding video!
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If you enjoyed today's podcast, please leave us a 5 star review and share it with a friend!
Giancarlo Bernini is a Catholic magician. You read that right - my dude is both Catholic AND does magic shows for a living. I got to see him perform in Dallas back in December then again in February in Colorado. The guy is no joke. He's been featured on Penn and Teller's hit tv show Fool Us and has performed in stadiums and venues across the country.
Using the art of illusion, Giancarlo shares a unique perspective on faith and what it means to seek Truth. His Catholic faith, BA in Religious Studies, and love of apologetics have allowed him to create a program tailored to Catholic audiences.
We had a great conversation around random things like "What does the day to day life of a full time magician look like" to the importance of excellence in your profession when it comes to evangelization.
Follow Giancarlo on Instagram @berninimagic and check out his website here for more!!
If there's anything that we can all agree on it's that growing up is not easy. There's so much to learn when it comes to handling adult responsibilities, and many of us find ourselves unprepared and under developed once we get out into the real world.
But is "adulting" really as hard as we make it out to be? Today's episode takes an honest look into that question and lays out several ways we can practically make the adult life easier and more fulfilling!
Zac Crippen is a husband, father, convert to the Catholic faith, US Air Force veteran, and works with me at Hallow. We had a great conversation in a recent episode of the Creedal Podcast, which he has hosted for three years now.
This is part two to that podcast in which we discuss his political journey from the political right to the middle to the left and back to the right again.
Be sure to check out our first episode on the Creedal Podcast here!
Leia Therese Hunt, Leia’s Kids Founder, advocates for childhood cancer awareness through her faith-filled inspirational message, not only to those battling cancer, but to community groups, religious groups, corporations and educational institutions.
In this episode, she shares with me how she battled cancer as a kid and came out stronger on the other side. She also shares the founding story of her great nonprofit work and lessons she's learned from young warriors who heroically battle cancer in their youth.
Be sure to check out Leia's Kids website here!
Please consider supporting Leia's Kids here.
Between 30-40% of Americans make New Year's Resolutions each year.
Around 3% of Americans actually have written their goals down.
Only about 1% of Americans review their goals on a regular basis.
You may not look at your goals daily, weekly, or even monthly, but today is a great day to take stock of your progress toward your goals for 2022. In this episode, I will talk you through some goal-setting mindset and give examples of how my wife and I set goals and track our progress toward achieving them.
Be in the top 1%. Make the change today. Be your best!
Father Nathan Cromly is an informative and engaging speaker, writer, retreat leader, explorer, innovator, educator, and fire-starter for the Lord. Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, he has joyfully served as a Catholic priest of the Brothers of Saint John for 13 years, and currently ministers in Denver, Colorado. Father Nathan’s spiritual direction, teaching, and dynamic witness has touched the lives of tens of thousands of children, teenagers, married couples, business professionals, and families.
He joined me on the podcast to discuss the great work he does with the Saint John Institute and to answer questions I had regarding discerning your mission in life, pushing through adversity in pursuing that mission, and finding balance in a life of seeking excellence.
We ought to be grateful to live in this great country of ours. The freedoms we enjoy should not be taken lightly. Rather, they should instill in us a great sense of responsibility to construct great lives of virtue and excellence.
Take time today to reflect on your gratitude for our nation and to assess ways that you can declare independence in your own life. We all need greater freedom from something - sin, toxic relationships, poor financial habits, mediocrity, mental slavery, etc.
To learn more about how to gain freedom in your life, check out the Napa Institute Conference coming up in a few weeks. They have a great virtual option for just $29.
Processing the loss of an unborn child is incredibly difficult. As Pro-Life people, we understand the weight of the death of a baby in a womb in its totality, which makes the grieving process all the more brutal and real.
Sarah Dougherty is the amazing wife of Bob Dougherty, who was the best man at my wedding. She is a graduate of Princeton University, a rockstar in the workplace, a convert to the Catholic faith, and one of my best friends.
She opens up to share both her incredible conversion story as well as the painful tale of her miscarriage at 20-weeks pregnant.
Shortly after learning of their miscarriage, Emily and I found out we were pregnant. And just a few short weeks later, we miscarried as well.
This is certainly one of the most vulnerable and powerful episodes I've ever done. I pray that it helps someone out there in their process of grieving and will help others to understand what they can do to help those going through the process.
Addiction to pornography is a growing epidemic in our country and around the world. These alarming statistics have only gotten worse over the last decade:
- Pornography is very prevalent in our society, and porn addiction affects about 5-8% of adults.
- People addicted to porn spend at least 11 to 12 hours per week viewing porn.
- Most people who have a porn addiction say that porn hurts their personal relationships.
- Many conditions co-occur with porn addiction, including anxiety, depression, sex addiction, social anxiety and substance use disorders.
What can you do to battle addiction to pornography or help others who are facing that battle themselves? Find out in today's episode with my friend Julia Hoyda.
Julia is a PhD candidate in neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati. She is a cradle Catholic born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. She is a graduate of Hillsdale College and the Associate Director of Special Projects for Magdala Ministries, a rapidly growing organization that helps women battle sexual addictions.
Here's a little bit of coverage on recent events and some inspiration to start your week! Enjoy!
Christian Lasval is a convert to the Catholic faith with one of the greatest conversion stories I've ever heard. He has an incredible fidelity to truth and reason. He has dedicated his life to sharing that truth with others.
In this episode, Christian details how he overcame his parents opposition to Catholicism while converting, how he's grown and developed his understanding of the political and cultural issues of our time, and how we can work to fight again the many evils we all encounter in modern day society.
Follow Christian @christianlasval for more!
Turns out that for Episode 138, I accidentally posted the audio to a previous episode...ooops!
Here is the episode that was supposed to be posted back on April 25th!
This is the old caption that still applies:
Integrity and Respect. We almost always look at integrity and respect in regards to our relationship to others. We desire the people we know, and even the people we don't know who know of us, to determine that we are people of integrity and worthy of their respect and admiration.
But what about self-respect? Violating your own integrity is more damaging, in many ways, to your view of yourself than the view others have of you.
The world today tells you to always accept yourself as you are. That you are perfect and wonderful and there's no need to strive for anything, no need to change.
But you know that's bullshit. So today we are talking about the need to face your fears. We're talking about avoiding things that you hate, the things that make you dislike yourself. Creating a life worth of respect, especially self-respect, requires both saying yes to the things we ought to do and no to the things we shouldn't do.
If you like today's episode, please share it with someone else who might benefit from it. If you're feeling generous, leave us a review. And of course, follow us on Instagram @ncrank23 and @seeking365
Rachel Wong is a Catholic writer, creative, speaker and podcaster from Vancouver, Canada. Though she was born into the Catholic faith, Rachel had a re-conversion back to the faith in 2016. Since then, she's been on a beautiful journey of learning more about her faith and role as a Catholic woman, and she shares it with others through writing and speaking.
Rachel and I had a great conversation about the feminine genius, feminism, and a bunch of other great topics.
Be sure to check out The Feminine Genius Podcast and follow her on Instagram @femgeniuspod for more!
Fr. Shane Deman is the Vocations Director for the Diocese of Sioux City. He is also the host of the Outcast Catholic podcast.
Fr. Deman has a passion for meeting people where they are and leading them closer to where God calls them to be. He has a sincere love for the lost, broken, and wounded.
Check out the Outcast Catholic podcast for more great content with Fr. Deman!
I recently had a friend of mine gracefully challenge me about a story I posted on Instagram which read "You cannot be Catholic and Pro-Choice". What I really meant was that you cannot be Catholic and pro-abortion, but I think that was sufficiently clear.
We often hear the more tolerant side of Christianity voice opinions that some of us are too judgmental and harsh on those who disagree with us on certain social and political issues. What many fail to realize is that at their core these issues are not simply about politics and society, but more importantly they are rooted in morality.
And morality matters. Our understanding of morality and our willingness to live in accordance with it ultimately determine the eternal destiny of our soul.
So are we too harsh on pro-abortion Christians? Can you really be Catholic and pro-choice? I share my answers to these questions in today's episode.
Note: This episode was recorded before Archbishop Cordileone made his statement regarding Nancy Pelosi receiving Holy Communion. I support that decision and some of the content from today's episode is relevant to that, but does not explicitly discuss it since I did not know about it at the time.
Resources:
USCCB Catechism Reflection
Definition of Excommunication
Liberalism is a sin
Mary Kate Knorr is one of the most bold and awesome young catholics in the game right now. She is determined to help share the Gospel as best she can, regardless of what negative reactions it draws from others.
A while back, she had some pretty hot takes on Taylor Swift's feministic positions in her songs and interviews. On this episode, Mary Kate and I discuss those and some other controversial moments/issues from social media.
I would highly encourage you to go follow Mary Kate @marykateknorr and to pray for her and her upcoming marriage!
We all know what a STRUGGLE it can be to even find a good man or woman to date, let alone to find one's spouse. Jack and Josie have a wonderful story of how they met, fell in love, and made the most courageous commitment to one another through the Sacrament of Marriage. We hope today's episode will fill you with hope, give you some laughs, and help you to see the ways God works in our lives to lead us to where He wants us to be! For more, follow us @seeking365
Life is full of distractions. It can be incredibly difficult to keep God in your top 10 priorities, let alone the primary focus of your life.
David Patterson is a great example of what it looks like to live a God-centered life. He is an incredible man who has gone on a great journey of faith, trust, and transformation to become who he is today.
David runs the @yescatholic Instagram page where he interviews catholic men and women about their own journey of faith. This time, I was able to get David on the other side of the interview! We had a great conversation about a wide range of topics.
Please go follow David @yescatholic and check out his website here!
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About a month ago, there was a very interesting blog released from the truly excellent Catholic ministry The Young Catholic Woman. This blog was titled Why I unfollowed you: An open letter to Catholic influencers. Knowing that I, myself, have had a number of frustrations with popular catholics on social media and in the big time catholic speaker circle, you can assume that I was eager to read what the author had to say. She broke down her reasons for unfollowing into three main categories. One I wholeheartedly agreed with, one I mostly disagreed with, and one was about 50/50. In today's episode, I break down her three reasons and share my thoughts on each of them.
Disclaimer: I have a great deal of respect and appreciation for the work that is done at The Young Catholic Woman. I also have no hard feelings toward the author of the blog, since I have never interacted with her in any way. I would have gladly posted this same blog on my own website, because I agree with many points that it makes and believe we have to be open to tolerating things that we may disagree with, so long as they don't lead people away from the Church or the Truth.
Please go check out the Young Catholic Woman on Instagram @theyoungcatholicwoman
Be your best!
What a week! We're in for a great deal of controversy, debate, protests, and probably some riots. There will be absolute insanity for the next few months most likely.
The overturning of Roe v. Wade, what a momentous occasion. But is it too early to celebrate? Should Catholics be hesitant to support this move? What can we do to be on the right side of history? Can you be Catholic and pro-abortion?
I try to tackle all these issues and more in today's episode. Enjoy the rant!
Today's guest is Kelly Ann Guest, author of Saintly Moms: 25 stories of holiness. Kelly has taken the time to research and profile 25 amazing Catholic saints who absolutely crushed the Mom game. Having ten kids herself, she knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a great mother!
Not only that, but she took the time to identify a saint for each of the seven pillars of excellence! In today's episode, we break down which saint is most applicable to each of the seven pillars, give an overview of the saint's life, and share practical tips of how you can become more like that saint.
Kelly's book makes an EXCELLENT gift for Mother's Day!! Share with those young Catholic moms you know. Check out her blog here!
Like the vast majority of practicing Catholics, I have had a number of frustrations over the years with our Holy Father, Pope Francis. His ambiguity is frequently misrepresented and misinterpreted by secular media outlets with little to no effort from the Vatican or the Pope himself to actually clarify what he meant to say. The many occasions of such events have certainly inflicted damage both upon the lay faithful and the world's understanding of Church teaching.
In episode 85, I criticized Pope Francis' move to restrict the traditional Latin Mass in Amoris Laetitia. We were highly disappointed with this move to punish some of the most faithful and devout communities in the Church.
I recently read a book titled, What went wrong with Vatican II. The book was published some 24 years ago, but the points made by author Ralph McInerny were relevant to a number of issues I've had recently with what seemed to me to be excessive criticisms of the Pope. I have also recently been very moved by some personal conversations, prayer time, other podcasts, etc. that have changed the way I view the current papacy (to an extent) and many other issues in the Church today.
Today's episode takes you on a journey of my own developing understanding of the current Church climate. The vast majority, some 99%, is purely my opinion, so please keep that in mind.
I recently heard a guest on Jordan Peterson's podcast say, "your content should anger about 20% of your readers/listeners, but the goal is to not make it the same 20% every time". I hope and pray that whoever listens to this will do so with an open mind and a softened heart, with the willingness to embrace and even consider other points of view that might just help us restore unity in the Church.
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Dr. Kyle Walsh is a Catholic man dedicated to excellence in his faith, in the workplace, in the gym, and in the home. He has shown great perseverance and commitment to excellence in his life for many years.
I was excited to get a chance to sit and talk with him about the many lessons he's learned as a Catholic doctor in today's world of modern medicine, along with the wisdom he has gained through his own experiences as a father and husband. Kyle runs @catholicfitfatherhood where he shows the importance of striving to maintain your health and fitness even while balancing the heavy demands of a career and family life.
I hope that you will enjoy today's episode and that you will share it with a man in your life who could benefit from Kyle's insights and example.
Be your best!
Integrity and Respect. We almost always look at integrity and respect in regards to our relationship to others. We desire the people we know, and even the people we don't know who know of us, to determine that we are people of integrity and worthy of their respect and admiration.
But what about self-respect? Violating your own integrity is more damaging, in many ways, to your view of yourself than the view others have of you.
The world today tells you to always accept yourself as you are. That you are perfect and wonderful and there's no need to strive for anything, no need to change.
But you know that's bullshit. So today we are talking about the need to face your fears. We're talking about avoiding things that you hate, the things that make you dislike yourself. Creating a life worth of respect, especially self-respect, requires both saying yes to the things we ought to do and no to the things we shouldn't do.
If you like today's episode, please share it with someone else who might benefit from it. If you're feeling generous, leave us a review. And of course, follow us on Instagram @ncrank23 and @seeking365
In today's world, people are literally encouraged to divorce their spouse if they voted for a different candidate in the last presidential election. We are suffering from terrible division that is carefully crafted by politicians, the media, and the devil himself.
Sure, there are things we want to strongly agree on as Catholics and Christians, but is it possible to still disagree and ALSO get along and be friends? Jurell and I have proven that we can.
We have disagreed on things from how the Church shares teachings on same sex attraction to how we should respond to the pandemic. Each time we disagree, we engage in thoughtful discussion in which we truly seek to understand one another. Through this discourse, we almost always realize we agree on much more than we disagree on.
This has a great deal to teach us about evangelization, unity, and how we can heal our nation and Church. Check out today's episode to learn how YOU can start to create dialogue and build bridges with those who see the world differently than you.
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Fight hard. Be your best!
IT FEELS LIKE IT'S BEEN FOREVER since I recorded a podcast. Episodes have still been coming out, but they were recorded months ago. I had a ton of thoughts, learnings, and reflections over the past month since so much has happened.
Today's episode is a quick update and review of the wedding week, wedding day, and honeymoon. The bulk of the episode covers my learnings from seeing Dr. Jordan Peterson speak live here in Denver just four days before getting married.
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When I met a faithful Catholic woman who ALSO studied Ethnic Studies at University of California Berkley, I knew I had to get her on the podcast.
My friend, Kimberly Hebert, joins me to day to talk about her experience at UC Berkeley, her conversion to Catholicism, and her political journey.
She has long been sympathetic to the causes of social justice, but her time at UC Berkeley was much different than I anticipated.
Check out today's episode to learn more about her amazing story!
Critial Thinking is the most important skill you can have when you're living in a world that seems to have lost its mind.
Everyone out there is trying to tell you WHAT to think, while today's guest, Kathy Gibbens, will teach you HOW to think.
She is a wife, mother, and host of the Filter It Through a Brain Cell Podcast, where she teaches you logical fallacies, cognitive biases, and how politicians, influences, advertisers, and the media manipulate your thinking. Her first few episodes were downloaded THOUSANDS of times in the first WEEK because people are hungry for answers on how to spot the all too common lies being forced upon us from every direction.
Follow Kathy @filteritthroughabraincell and check out her new hit podcast on Apple or Spotify!!
Converting to Catholocism is not easy. It's not easy spiritualy, emotionally, socially, or practically speaking. But it was an even tougher journey for today's guests, Clay and Cat Dimick.
This young married couple had an incredible journey home to the Catholic Church. They dealt with pushback from family, self-doubt, and struggles with Catholic teaching.
Their boldness in faith and commitment to excellence is absolutely awe-inspiring.
Check out this episode and follow them @claydimick and @catdimick for more!
You may have heard it said that the Devil's greatest strategy is convincing people that he does not exist. If that's true, then his second best strategy must be convincing people that his weapons do not exist or that they are irrelevant.
Pornography is one of the greatest evils of our time. The addiction rates have increased rapidly over the past two decades as access to pornographic materials has become easier than ever. Kids who aren't even in middle school are being exposed to pornographic material.
Luckiy, we have some incredible people fighting the battle to end our society's addiction to porn. Sean Clifford is the CEO of Canopy, an incredible software company that helps block pornographic material from mobile devices.
Learn more about Canopy here
We hear a lot about self-care these days. Mental health, fitness, taking breaks, and many other things are promoted as ways to care for yourself. And it's important! After all, you can't give from an empty cup.
But self-care and self-love don't always seem like they ought to be a priority in the Christian life. We know God doesn't want us to simply be miserable and neglect to take care of ourselves. However, we also shouldn't constantly put ourselves first and follow the selfish ways of the world.
Today, my friend Erinn joins me to talk about her journey of both healing and pushing herself to grow. We discuss ways that you can end cycles of mediocrity in your own life and how you can improve the lives of those you love most.
Check it out! Share it if you find it valuable. And leave us a review if you enjoy the podcast!
Fight hard
This episode is not for the weak or easily offended. Are you looking for some motivation to really dive into your spiritual life this Lent, go harder at work, finally take your personal growth seriously, and/or just generally get your life together??
Then this episode is for you!
Fight hard out there and be your best!
Have you ever read the Litany of Humility? It's like a death sentence for your comfort and desires.
Humility is possibly the most important virtue. If pride is the root of all sin, it would follow that humility would be the solution to all sin.
Joel Stepanek has fought to become extremely well versed in the virtue of humility. He loves humility so much that he wrote a book on it! In Chasing Humility, Joel breaks down the best ways to lay a strong foundation for the Christian life. You can purchase a copy of this life changing book here.
Most virtues don't grow naturally or by accident, but this is especially true for humility. If you do not actively seek out wisdom and practical ways to grow in this king of virtues, you will be a slave to pride.
Check out the rest of Joel's work and follow him on Instagram @chasinghumility !!!
A great defense might not win you the game, but it’ll at least prevent you from getting your ass kicked. A couple of months ago, we talked about "financial defense", which is creating boundaries to keep your life, finances, time, and other resources, from spiraling out of control.
Now, it’s time to turn to the offense.
What are the things that actively help you to get ahead? Well, financially speaking, those things are investing, increasing your income, and becoming wiser in how you use compound interest and other financial tools to your advantage.
To truly fulfill your potential, you’ll need the boundaries of a great defense and the courage to take pracitcal steps to develop a strong offense.
In today's podcast, I cover what you need to do to begin investing in multiple different types of assets. This includes setting up a retirement account, investing in Crypto, moves you can make in Real Estate, and more!
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It's honestly hard to think about what we DID NOT talk about in this episode. Two young, black, male Army officers - one Protestant, one Catholic - both on a journey of more deeply discovering their values, political views, and life priorities - have a candid conversation about the ups and downs of life.
Corey is the co-host of Diaries of High Achievers Podcast. Corey and I have been friends for several years now and have a deep mutual respect for each other's viewpoints, even when we disagree. I thoroughly enjoy all the conversations we've had in the past, and we knew it was time we finally recorded one.
We really did this one with no script or outline. It was just a free flowing conversation between two friends about the things that were weighing most heavily on our hearts at the time. I hope you enjoy!
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So often in life we see people settling for the minimum. Mass one day per week, putting in the least amount of effort at work, looking to fulfill, and never exceed, any expectations in relationships, etc.
What does it look like to be average? We've spent a few weeks now talking about what mediocrity looks like in mental health, physical health, personal finance, and job satisfaction. Today, we take a look at what it looks like to be an average Catholic in modern day America.
Spoiler alert: it's not great
I wasn't incredibly surprised by the stats I found, but it was still sobering to see the reality of the world we currently live in.
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The CATO Institute conducted a study that concluded that 62% of Americans have political opinions that they are afriad to share.
Who can't relate to that? We've all got some opinions we are afraid to share. They could be in regards to faith, politics, and/or culture. And many cave in to that fear. But shouldn't we embrace it instead? After all, it's one whole hell of a lot easier posting something on social media than it is standing up to serious oppression and opposition.
God calls us to stand firm in the truth. He wants us to have the courge to boldly proclaim the Gospel and defend the faith. Courage is built up over time. It doesn't just magically appear when you need it.
Bridget is a fantastic example of bold courage in sharing her views on what's happening in our world today. In today's episode, we talk about ways that we can prepare to be martyrs.
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What percentage of Americans today are satisfied with their jobs?
What does the average Americans personal financial situation look like?
What causes more people to leave the Church: the sex abuse scandals or the Church's stance on divorce?
The answers might surprise you!
In part two of this series, I dive deep into some stats regarding work, personal finance, and social justice.
How do you maintain motivation to workout through the ups and downs of life?
How can you avoid the extremes of binge eating and excessive dieting, instead striving for a balanced, consistent, healthy lifestyle?
What role does mental health play in our physical health?
Lindsay Fullerman, founder of Fit From Faith, and I discuss all of these questions in today's episode. We also tackle the topics of fat shaming, modesty in the gym, and much more!
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Lindsay received a Master's degree in Theology from Saint Mary's Seminary in Wickliffe, Ohio. She also holds an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology (BSc.) from Kent State University’s School of Education, Health and Human Sciences and a minor in Sports Administration. She is an expert in wellness coaching and habit change and also holds Strength and Conditioning, Sports Nutrition, and Pn2 Coaching certifications.
While working as a fitness athlete and strength coach for nearly ten years, she struggled with her own body image, dieting, and living in extremes with food and exercise. It was only after developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and understanding her Catholic roots that she began her healing journey towards interior freedom and balanced living.
What's the opposite of love? Elie Wiesel said that it is apathy. The opposite of love is not hate, but rather being indiffernt to the suffering, pain, or general existence of another.
What's the opposite of excellence? It's mediocrity. And what does mediocrity look like?
Over the next several weeks, we will be taking a deep look at modern day mediocrity. We will dive into the seven pillars of excellence to see what the life of an average modern day American looks like.
We start with physical and mental health today. We have serious and often neglected epidemics in both. And it's time we address them.
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Life is full of suffering. We all go through significant challenges, but there's no doubt that some of us have a bigger cross to carry than others.
Cody Byrns was doing all the right things. He was serving in his church and living his entire life for God. Things in his life were going just as he had expected, until everything suddenly changed. Sitting at a traffic light one day, his car was destroyed by a box truck going 60mph. What followed was an incredibly painful recovery from a near death experience.
How did Cody turn his biggest tragedy into a message of hope?
Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
How might God be using the suffering in your life for a greater good?
Find out all this and more in today's episode with Cody Byrns, the author of Scar Release: Breaking Free of Yesterday's Troubles
Follow Cody on Instagram @thecodybyrns
Masculinity is good. Masculiity is needed. But masculinity is far too often missing.
How can we reawaken the men in our lives, and maybe even ourselves, to be what God created them to be?
Today's guest, Jason Ball, helps men to do just that. He shares many insights and practical tips on ways we can understand the true power of masculinity and learn to live wild at heart.
Jason serves as the VP of Missions and Operations for Lifeteen. He is leading a men's retreat for 150 men in the mountains of Georgia from March 4-6, 2022.
I highly recommend attending this retreat. We also have a discount code for 15% off your registration fee. Use code: SEEKING15 to access that.
I'm not lying when I say that some of my most formitive moments in my journey of manhood came from Dahlonega, GA, where mountain phase of Ranger School is held. This could be a life changing weekend for you. If it weren't for it being 2 weeks before my wedding, I'd most certainly be there!
Visit this link to learn more about the retreat!
"A Crucial Conversation is a discussion between two people where stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong"
-From the book Crucial Conversations
Almost nobody is really ever prepared when having a difficult conversation with a friend, parent, spouse, or someone in the workplace. We value these relationships, and yet when they are most in jeopardy (i.e. during crucial conversations), we leave it up to our instincts and chance. This further leads to compromised boundaries, harbored anger, and suppressed emotions. These compound to make for great business for divorce lawyers and many other severed relationships.
Today, we talk about some pracitcal ways that you can better prepare for and execute in these critical relational moments. Emily joins the podcast to give some real life examples from our own relationship, as well as from other areas of our lives.
Be sure to check out the books we reference: Crucial Conversations and Crucial Accountability! They are absolute game changers for helping you to become more successful in repairing damages done and setting relationships up to thrive in the future.
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My journey to becoming conservative was truly unplanned, much like the journey of Pro-Life advocate Abby Johnson. Abby once worked in a Planned Parenthood, all the while strongly advocating for abortion "rights".
In March of 2019, a movie was released called Unplanned, which documented her experiences of personally having abortions to witnessing them that ultimately led to her being a leading vocie in the anti-abortion movement.
That movie changed my life. It allowed me to see abortion as the leading issue of our time. Wanting to be a more educated defender of Life, I took to YouTube, books, and podcasts to learn more.
Be sure to check out the first part of this series, Ep 116!
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If you enjoyed my episode with Carrie Gress, the author of Anti-Mary Exposed, you are going to love this one with her close friend Noelle!
Noelle Mering is a fellow at the Washington D.C. based think tank, the Ethics and Public Policy Center. She is the author of the book, Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology (TAN Books, Spring 2021) order through TAN, TheologyofHome.com, or Amazon. She is an editor for the website Theology of Home and a coauthor of the books Theology of Home and Theology of Home II — order here or here.
She writes on culture, politics, and religion and has published in National Review, The Federalist, The American Mind, Catholic World Report, and National Catholic Register. Her writing has been featured on Fox News, Instapundit, EWTN, Real Clear Politics, New Advent, Big Pulpit, Catholic Herald, Albert Mohler’s The Briefing, and Relevant Radio.
Noelle has a MA in philosophy and is a wife and mother of six children in Southern California.
This episode pairs nicely with my series "Why Am I Conservative". Noelle and I had a great conversation around a number of different issues. I can't recommend her book enough. It was possibly my favorite read of 2021 and it is one of my favorite books of all time. Noelle is an incredibly gifted writer and thinker. Follow her on Instagram @noellemering
Grewing up, I knew the world expected several things from me as a young black man. One of them was the assumption that I would be a lifelong Democrat.
And for a while, I obliged.
I was a huge cheerleader of Obama in 2008. I registered Democrat when I turned 18 in 2011. In college, I argued liberal viewpoints against my conservative friends. Even after college, I continued on this path of trying to persuade those around me that the Progressives had it right AND that their policies were more in line with Church teaching than those of the political right.
Well, all that changed. And today, I'm here to tell you why.
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Have you already given up on your New Year's Resolutions??
Come on, man! We're only two weeks into the year!
Regardless, it's always good to do a check in on your goals and progress toward them a few weeks into the year. Today, we want to talk about crushing your ever elusive fitness goals this year.
What motivates someone to prioritize health to the point of getting to the gym at 5am?
Where should you begin when crafting a plan for your fitness journey?
How often should you exercise as a young adult? Natalie Ruether joins us on today's podcast to answer all these questions and more!
Natalie is a physical trainer and future physical therapist. She graduated from Benedictine College in 2021 and embodies the Seeking Excellence Philosophy as well as anyone I know! She joined us for Episode 34 last year to discuss the common fruits and failures in fitness, which was one of our most listened to episodes of 2021!
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I've had many conversations with good Protestant friends of mine about the similarities between Catholics and all other denominations. The saying I hear most often is, "we all pretty much believe the same things anyway, right?"
Wrong.
That's a hard pill to swallow. It can be an even harder pill to administer. We don't like showing people where we are divided. We're divided enough, aren't we?
I agree that we don't need to be constantly running around calling people heretics and having theological debates, especially if we agree on most values and principles.
BUT there is a difference between Catholic beliefs and Protestant beliefs. And these differences are substantial. The differences impact our road to salvation, so they're important enough to share.
In today's episode, I highlight some of those differences. This is Part Two of Catholic vs. Protestant, so be sure to check out the first episode if you haven't yet!
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Noble Gibbens is a West Point graduate, former Army Ranger, lifelong entrepreneur, and a devout Christian husband and father. He runs the EQ Gangster, which is a movement to help high achievers unlock their full potential by becoming more emotionally intelligent.
This is Noble's second time on the Seeking Excellence Podcast. And we go much deeper into some areas that we are both very passionate about in this one.
How can someone control their desire to be a people pleaser?
How should you respond to controlling/manipulative/narcissistic people in your life?
How does the government try to control us by manipulating our emotions?
How does EQ play into your life as a disciple of Christ?
We discuss all this and more in this honest conversation between two great, enthusiastic friends!
Follow Noble @eqgangster on Instagram and check out his website, courses, and podcast here!
I was baptized Lutheran by my Lutheran mother and Baptist father before being sent to a Methodist preschool. In kindergarten, I was sent to a Catholic school. Eight years later, I chose to become Catholic and was confirmed in the faith.
I was only 13 when I became Catholic, so it was more of an emotional decision. I was moving toward what seemed more familiar. However, when I was in college, I decided to do a full evaluation of the Catholic faith. If I was going to be Catholic, I needed to know why.
Should we base our faith on Scripture alone? Should Church history matter? What is God's will in all of this?
In today's podcast, I explain the top reasons as to why I choose to be Catholic instead of Protestant.
This is part one. Stay tuned for part two coming out next week!
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It's that time of year again! We want you to review your goals from last year and set some new ones for 2022. In this episode, Nathan walks through the 7 pillars of excellence and ways you can set goals in each one.
Some tips for goal setting:
- Make sure your goals are specific, measurable, and time bound
- Set goals in different areas of life, e.g. physical, relational, financial, and spiritual
- Check in on your yearly goals once a month
- Share your goals with an accountability partner
- Pray with them!
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Shoot me an email at nathan@thosewhoseek.org or message me on Instagram @ncrank23 if you'd like to participate! Send me your email and phone number. God bless!
Are you looking for a challenge for 2022? It seems like every year, we all put some sort of physical fitness goal on our list of New Year's Resolution. At the beginning of 2021, Fr. Meyer committed to a consistent, gradually increasing physical fitness challenge. It improved multiple aspects of his life, helping him to grow in virtue and holiness.
In this episode with Nathan, Fr. Meyer breaks down the many benefits of this challenge and encourages all of us to take it up in 2022. Nathan is planning to lead some sort of an accountability group and to expand the challenge with unique weekly challenges that will help you grow physically, intellectually, relationally, and spiritually.
In order to participate, reach out to Nathan on Instagram @ncrank23 or send him an email at nathan@thosewhoseek.org!
This episode finishes the basic philosophy of how to set up a strong financial defense. This includes topics like credit cards, budgeting, paying off debt, and much more!
If you haven't yet, go back and listen to part 1 first! Part 3 will be coming soon. Stay tuned!
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Trusting in God to direct your life ain't always as easy as it sounds. We constantly hear about surrender, and for good reason, but it's critical that we recognize that giving your life to God is filled with challenges, doubt, fear, and uncertainty.
In this episode, Josie breaks down the ways she has struggled with trusting in God's plan for her life. She also shares the way God has continued to pursue her and provide for all her needs and more!
Many people have asked why I curse so much on a Catholic podcast. Many more have critiqued and complained about my direct style of challenging people's beliefs, assumptions, mindset, and lifestyles. I often get messages of people sharing the ways that I have offended or angered them by the way I have expressed myself.
In this podcast, I address all of the above, seeking to shed light on the reasons why I do what I do and why I choose my style and approach even though I know it will upset people. I hope you enjoy!
God calls us to be good stewards of all the things He has entrusted to us. Jesus certainly emphasized the importance of being a good steward of the money you have. How we handle our money can affect our relationship with God, relationships, mental health, and many other areas of our life.
In this episode, I lay out some of the fundamentals that have helped me to gain more financial literacy and improve my personal financial situation.
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Recently, I wrote a blog about the relationship between personal finance and discipleship. It was the fruit of some reflecting on the years when I was a consistent follower of mainstream evangelical churches. I noticed how many young Catholics were being drawn into these churches and finally think I figured out what moves them toward the young, funny, wealthy, ripped-jeans wearing pastors.
What do the Protestants often do better than Catholics? Find out in today's episode!
Find the blog here: https://www.thosewhoseek.org/blog/discipleship-and-personal-finance
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Life is hard. It's harder when you're weak hearted and fragile. The adversity we go through gives us an opportunity to grow in strength and wisdom, but it's not our default to actually improve through difficult situations. So how do we actually develop a mindset and outlook on life that allow us to grow through hardship?
Find out all this and more in today's episode!
This isn't some nonsensical rant about the importance of self-care, self-love, and/or self-prioritization. This is about doing the things that are necessary for bettering yourself for the sake of those around you. Giving of yourself until your totally drained and wasted isn't good for you or the ones you love and serve.
It's tempting to sacrifice what's best what seems good right now. A huge part of leading yourself (and leading others) is being able to rationally assess the circumstances in your life and decide what's needed most. Giving up the things that help us seek excellence, such as prayer, reading, exercise, budgeting, etc. for the sake of filling our emotional needs or those of others isn't a virtuous decision.
Don't be nice and mediocre. Be disciplined and excellent!
Be your best.
We all know some people who just seek to immediately fill every desire they have. Perhaps, we even find ourselves grabbing that extra donut or spending some extra money when we really don't need to.
Delayed gratification is one of the greatest marks of a mature man or woman. Do you have the ability and discipline to hold off on what you want now in order to have a better, healthier, wealthier, and holier future? What holds you back from doing so?
Learn about all this and more in this episode with Nathan!
To find our complete resource guide with books that will help you grow in every area of life, click here!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Grant Cardone (find him on YouTube, Twitter, or Instagram)
A conversation with Fr. Casey Jones, the Pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Naples, Florida about the reality of spiritual warfare.
We discuss popular forms of Spiritual Warfare that people face today such as physical temptations, the presence of evil spirits, the embodiment of evil in our society, and the popularization of a number of different heresies.
Are you wondering what you can do to remain spiritually healthy and battle for good in this world?? Then this one is for you!
Check out Fr. Casey's parish YouTube channel here!
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Resources mentioned:
https://missionandshrine.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/novena-english.pdf
https://missionandshrine.org/about-us/
Seeking Excellence obviously requires intentionality and goal setting, but that's not enough. You also have to finish what you set out to do.
Many people have given up on their goals for their year. Actually, many people have given up on their goals for their lives. But this doesn't have to be you! In today episode, I break down the things you need to do in order to hit some goals to finish out 2021 and build some serious momentum going into 2022.
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Be your best!
You know we like to bring the heat, which is why we had to get Carrie Gress on the podcast!
Carrie wrote one of my favorite books of all time: Anti-Mary Exposed: Rescuing the culture from toxic femininity
She is such an amazing example of the Catholic faith in action, boldly charging forward in some of the most controversial and intimidating battlegrounds. Carrie and I had a great discussion on the book, what's changed in her life since writing it, her experience with being censored and canceled, toxic feminism, and so much more!
Carrie shares the reality of what's causing so much division, pain, and hatred in our world today. We believe the world needs to encounter the truth in regards to what is making them miserable. If you agree, please share this episode with others!
You can learn more about Carrie here! Be sure to go and follow Carrie @carrie.gress
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How does our mind and mental health affect our spirituality? How can we find true joy in the present moment? Learn more about how to have a healthier mind, body, and soul! Josie chats with Monica St. George, who works in mental health counseling.
Follow Monica on Instagram @monicastgeorge
Resources:
- Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
- The Mindful Catholic by Greg Botarro
Joshua Mazrin is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville with a Bachelors and Masters in Theology. He also serves as Director of Evangelization for the Catholic Diocese of Venice in Florida.
Joshua has been involved with recording talks for Augustine Institute presents Lighthouse Catholic Media, writing theology curriculum for the Diocese of Brooklyn in New York, and out giving talks at conferences.
He has spoken at Diocesan-level conferences including Evangelization, Men’s conferences, Apologetics, and Scripture, as well as material for Catholic programs on iHeart Radio.
Joshua and Nathan have a great conversation around the importance of developing a strong relationship with Mary and the Holy Spirit.
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Michael Shaneyfelt is a man of both great intensity and great kindness. He intentionally chose to turn away from the things of the world at a young age, leading him to a serious period of discerning joining one of the most difficult religious communities.
In today's episode, you'll hear how he wrestled with finding God's will for his life.
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Abortion, the pill, no fault divorce - these things are said to be the great liberators of women. But they were all popularized and driven by men. They have objectively created a secular and weaker society. How did we get here? And what can we do about it now?
Why should we care?
In this episode, we cover all this PLUS share stories of sexual temptation, abuse, and struggle. This is a real, honest look at the way the sexual revolution has negatively impacted us personally and society as a whole.
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The world is a hot mess, does anything we do, think, or say even matter?? That's a big YES. Our actions make a huge difference in this world. From engaging in our local parish, to sharing our faith boldly with strangers, and the stances we take, even internally, on the social and political issues of our day, our actions make a huge difference.
Austin and Nathan break down their thoughts on a lot of different topics including protestants, Vatican II, the Traditional Latin Mass, politics, and the military.
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“The true object of all human life is to play. Earth is a task garden. Heaven is a playground.” -G.K. Chesterton. Are you too focused on productivity? Are you too "serious" in your spiritual life? Do you view the pursuit of sports, arts, and other worldly endeavors as trivial? Do you have a hard time learning how to "play" as an adult? Josie is joined by her sister Maria to discuss the virtue of play, especially in regards to sports and how it actually reveals the deepest parts of who we are created to be as human beings.
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Resources mentioned:
- The Mindful Catholic
- Abiding Together Podcast: The Power of Play and Leisure
St. Maximillian Kolbe lived in the 20th century, the most violent and bloody century in the history of mankind. Through all of the evil he witnessed, he learned one thing for sure: indifference is the greatest poison of our time.
We know that apathy makes you weak, unattractive, depressed, and cold. St. Augustine claims that "he who is lost in his passions is closer to God than he who has lost his passion." David and Nathan discuss what that means for us today, why we should care more and worry less, and the ways that we can practically change our lives to live more fully.
David is an absolute rockstar! Be sure to go follow him on IG @davidcal
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1) Get started: Things will never be perfect. You will always feel underprepared and unqualified. And there is no such thing as good or easy timing to do something challenging and rewarding.
2) Life is inconsistent and ever changing: Don't fight the change, just learn how to adapt to it.
3) Put first things first: Keep your priorities straight. Prayer, growth, fitness, relationships, and other massively important things can easily fall to the wayside.
4) Keep pushing: You know life's going to be hard, so don't give up when it becomes difficult.
5) Set high standards: We settle for mediocrity within the Church WAY too much and blame it on trying to be content with who/where we are. Strive for the goals that make you a little nervous.
6) Have a great team around you: You aren't meant to do it alone, and quite frankly, you can't. So don't even bother trying.
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We're talking all about prayer this month as Seth and Tori get real about struggles with prayer, aspirations with prayer, and what they're most thankful for in their prayer life as a married couple. If you're in a relationship and want to prioritize the spiritual side, get ready for some relatable stories and actionable steps to help you on your way.
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Resources discussed on this episode:
Gaudium Et Spes
Populorum Progressio
Find your representative
8 Levels of Charity
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Have you been wondering what all the fuss is about with the recent Vatican news? Well, look no further! In this episode, we break down the history of the TLM, the reasons we love it, and what we should all do now.
Here are the things we discussed in the podcasts:
Archbishop Vigano Letter
Taylor Marshall Podcast
You cannot contain tradition - Fr. Ripperger
7 Reasons we love the Latin Mass by Matt Fraud and Jacob Imam
Patrick Coffin on Amoris Laetitia
We too often take summertime to the extreme. We like to act like it's a 90 day vacation from any growth, discipline, or hard work. Join Seth and Tori today for a little inspiration and direction around entering into summertime while still feeding your mind, body, and soul!
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Be your best!
Let's talk about money!! This episode is all about some basic dos and don'ts when it comes to your finances. If you find this episode helpful, please share it with a friend! Check out some great resources that I mention in the episode below:
Compound Interest Calculator
Dave Ramsey's Website
Tony Robbins Book
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God is still working miracles in the world today. Many people today, even those who claim to be Christians, live their lives as what some call "practical atheists". To be a practical atheist means to believe in God but to live as though he doesn't exist.
We do this in a number of ways, from committing to live in sin to simply doubting in God's providence, grace, and mercy.
It is time we realize that Jesus is LIVING. And He wants us to follow Him. He said to the apostles that they would go on to do greater things than the what they had seen Him do, and He wants the same for us!
Graeson shares his conversion story along with many stories of healings and other miracles he has witnessed. It is time to rise up and LIVE life abundantly.
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Erinn Black is a former division one soccer player who has had a radical conversion. She walks us through her story of a successful yet unfulfilling time period between high school and college that ultimately led to her meeting Jesus in a powerful way. He led her to become a FOCUS missionary!
In this episode, Erinn and Nathan discuss some of the most common toxic mindsets in regards to fitness, self image, our faith, evangelization, and much more!
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This past weekend we celebrated Father's Day. It is our hope that this day always reminds us of the importance of good fatherhood. Josie Kuhlman is extremely grateful for the earthly father she has, since he has so closely imitated the love of God the Father in her life.
In today's episode, she has a great conversation with her dad about the importance of fatherhood and how God's love has transformed their family life.
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Be your best!
This is our first ever Q&A episode! We opened up the floor to our followers on IG and let them guide the conversation. You all submitted some great questions to us and we are excited to share our answers.
We talked about all sorts of things from our favorite ways to pray to how Catholics should respond to pride month. We had a great conversation as three close friends who deeply care about evangelization and living bold, Catholic lives in modern day America.
Be sure to check out Caroline's "She Believed" Podcast, especially the episodes with Emily and Nathan!
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We have all experienced a crisis in our life. We actually just experienced one together last year, during the height of the pandemic.
The only way to get rid of all your problems in this life is to die. So while we are here on earth, we know we will face unexpected adversity. It is better to know how to prevent and prepare for difficult situations than to scramble around trying to react to them after they happen.
In this episode, Nathan and Bob take on the topic of leading ourselves and others through a crisis. To truly seek excellence, we have to be the ones who are willing to lead by example no matter the circumstances.
If you enjoy this episode, please share it with others. Leave us a review and be sure to subscribe! Check out the other episode with Bob Dougherty titled "Am I really a good friend?"
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General George Patton once said, "moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men."
We need to change that. As Catholic Americans, we are members of the two most rebellious groups of people to ever live. Both Catholics and Americans have been willing to dies by the thousands in order to honor their beliefs, principles, and values.
Sadly, this is no longer the case. Your average Catholic American can hardly stomach the idea of ruffling any feathers or pushing back against the mainstream ideologies on topics that are central to our faith and our constitution.
It is our hope that this message gives you the inspiration needed to push back against the commonly accepted evils of our time. It's time to get in the game. The age of the virtuous bystander is over. Much will be expected of us during this time.
Fight hard.
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Seth and Tori discuss the way creativity can impact a person's view of him or herself throughout childhood and beyond. They also disuss a definition of creativity given in the book "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert, and reasons why our measure of creativity actually has a lot more to do with the Holy Spirit than it has to do with us. Listen for thoughts on the true origin of your value and worth, motivation to spend more time observing and less time producing, and a few actionable steps you can take to bring habits of creativity into your daily life.
Part one became one of our top ten episodes, so we were eager to get part two out to you all!
In part one, we lay the foundation for the conversation by discussing what we consider to be the biggest problem in men: effeminacy.
In part two, we continue the conversation going into some of the ways effeminacy manifests itself in men today.
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Only 30% of Catholics believe in the True Presence of the Eucharist.
Only 24% of Catholics go to mass every Sunday.
98% of Catholics use contraception.
How many consider themselves pro-choice? How many support cohabitation? How many are regularly viewing porn?
Sadly, this was our "normal" for Catholics before the pandemic. Maybe it's time we really reconsider whether we want to return to normal after all this is over.
Fr. Meyer shares all these stats and more as he and Nathan dissect the issue of the pre-pandemic Catholic apathy and lukewarmness. This episode is a reflection of some sad realities of the past and a hopeful dream session for a brighter future.
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Fr. Chase and Nathan have a very real, honest conversation about sexuality, i.e. sex before marriage, masturbation, homosexuality, pornography, etc. These topics are not easy to discuss and the Church's stance on them has often been muddied or distorted. In this series of conversations, they attempt to lay out the truth regarding the goodness of sexuality and human intimacy, while addressing common misconceptions around sexual sins.
Fr. Chase is a former professional soccer player turned baller Catholic priest. He serves as the Vocations Director for the Diocese of Peoria, IL and he is the Chaplain of Seeking Excellence Ministries.
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Catholics often talk about the need to honor the body through chastity, which is undoubtedly of the utmost importance. But honoring our bodies, the very temples of the Holy Spirit, is not just about what we ABSTAIN from doing, it's also about what we actively choose to do.
Fitness, nutrition, and rest are critical to being a good steward of the body God has blessed you with. As a former professional athlete, Josie Kuhlman should know! She has experienced the great ups and downs of constantly pushing herself mentally and physically.
Today, she shares her journey with fitness and how it has become so intertwined with her spiritual growth!
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Adrienne and Nathan have a great conversation about our need for good friends, how to develop virtuous friendships, and how to be a good friend to others! Both men share their journey with negative, draining friendships and how they got close to the men who they now consider their closest friends.
This is part of a two part series!! The other will be an episode about romantic relationships on Adrienne's "Living Ardently Podcast" so be sure to check that out as well!
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Many people spent this last year of their lives living in fear and isolation, but we know that the human heart was made for adventure. In Wild at Heart, author John Eldredge explains the spiritual reality that the male and female soul both yearn for an adventure to live. We are made to experience new things, make memories with those we love, and explore this earth!
Even as this pandemic comes to a close, there are safe and healthy ways to get out and live your life. Seth and Tori are a great example of this in their marriage, and they share their love for adventure today!
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It's time to get back to the basics.
Every time I get into a funk in my life, I know that it is time to assess how I'm doing in the basics of living a life of excellence. We consistently share three key habits to living a well-rounded and fulfilling life.
Take this as a challenge to try and do these three things consistently to see the transformation that takes place in your life with just a little more discipline and intentionality. It only takes a few hours a week to start to see the type of growth that you're truly looking for!
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Kevin and Nathan discuss some of the absolute basics of personal finances. Neither Nathan nor Kevin are financial advisors but they have learned some very important lessons that they have applied and that have proven successful in their own lives.
Kevin runs @thefinancialarena on Instagram where he shares content to help inspire and equip people to make sound financial decisions!
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In this episode, Nathan and Anna Lulis tackle some of the toughest questions people in the Pro-Life movement get confronted with by those who are pro-choice/pro-abortion. We hope that this equips you to be better prepared to answer those questions or helps bring clarity to your own position on this most controversial of topics!
Anna Lulis grew up in Broad Run, Virginia and graduated from Liberty University after studying Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Computational Sciences and Business.
Anna was always pro-life; however, became passionate about the pro-life movement in her college years. Through the Catholic Campus Ministry, she got progressively more involved in the pro-life group on her campus. As she further studied the severe implications of abortion extremism and the history of the pro-life movement in America, she developed a deeper desire to fight for life.
Anna currently resides in Washington, D.C. and serves the Pro-Life Generation as Students for Life's Data Strategist.
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This is part two of the story of Nathan and Emily's relationship!
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Have you ever wondered why people dislike Socialism? Well, look no further! Here is a real take on the current rise of Socialistic/Communist views in the United States, how they impact the faithful in our country, and why we should vehemently oppose them!
Be sure to check out our other episode with both Seth and Nathan titled "The one with the guy from the intro" for more!
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Damon Owens, an international speaker and evangelist for over 20 years, is the founder and executive director of joytob. Following four-years as the first executive director of the Theology of the Body Institute in Philadelphia, he served as Chairman of the 2016 International Theology of the Body Congress. In 2002 after 16 years in the technology sector, he sold out of his firm and founded Joy-Filled Marriage New Jersey, and New Jersey Natural Family Planning Association, non-profit organizations dedicated to building a marriage culture through training, seminars, and conferences. Damon and his wife Melanie taught Natural Family Planning (NFP) for 14 years, and served as NFP Coordinators for the Archdiocese of Newark (NJ).
Damon and Nathan had a great conversation around how single, dating, engaged, and married people can better prepare themselves for a strong future with their spouse AND with their relationship with God!
Check out Damon's website here
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Here is another great episode from Josie Kuhlman! Josie gets vulnerable and shares her experience of coming out of a season of dryness in her spiritual life into a time of blessings! It can be difficult to receive God's love/providence through the gifts he provides for us, but we ought to receive whatever the Lord gives us with joy and gratitude! Learn more about Josie's insights on how to do that in this episode!
Be sure to check out Josie's other SE episodes!
Seeking Excellence is so grateful to have Josie on the team! Follow Josie @mjkuhlman
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Referenced podcast: https://discerningmarriage.fireside.fm/3
It went down in the DMs!!
Nathan and Emily recently got engaged! Their story is an interesting one, including Instagram messages, several mutual friends, long distance dating, and the natural conflict and difficulties of any dating relationship.
In this two part series, they break down the ups and the downs of their story and how they got to the point of engagement. It is our hope and prayer that this gives you some practical tips for finding a significant other, dating, solving conflict, and discerning marriage.
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Be your best
Seth and Tori have some biggg life changes coming up! In this episode, they break down some of the best lessons they've learned from dealing with transition in the past and what they are currently doing to deal with change.
Be sure to follow them @untilifiguresomethingelseout and check out their other episodes!
Be your best.
My dear friend and our VP here at Seeking Excellence, Leeanne Leary, wrote an incredible blog that ties in both her life and an inspiring story from the life of St. Louis de Montfort. St. Louis experienced an incredible disappointment caused by his enemies, but instead of lashing out in anger as he normally would, he chose to simply show patience and love for God in the moment.
Leeanne is currently undergoing serious strife in Haiti. Please pray for her and her mission work there! Her real life struggle leads to the beauty and greatness of what she wrote, which inspired me to record this.
To read Leeanne's blog, go to thosewhoseek.org under content -> blog. Pray for those suffering persecution around the world!
Be your best.
Have you ever wondered about the beginning stages of Seeking Excellence? Do you ever feel yourself regressing after Lent is over? Do you find yourself struggling to reach your goals? Then this one is for you!
On Friday, April 16th, it will have been a year since our first Holy Happy Hour which was a part of our Life After Lent series in 2020. We created that series because we believe that excellence is found in the ordinary time. Nearly everyone decides to push themselves and work hard during Lent and other special seasons of life, but the best of us challenge ourselves all year round.
This episode is packed with reminiscing, challenges, practical advice, and the motivation you need to get going again.
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We often like to talk about the need for rest and relaxation. We have all become so busy that we rarely make time for ourselves. As "self-care" becomes more and more popular, there is an accompanying need to discuss what actual, positive rest looks like. How should we, as Catholics, rest? What is the difference between rest and sloth? Between rest and laziness? Learn all this and more in this episode with Nathan and Lisa Gormley!
Lisa Gormley is a Catholic therapist and counselor in Cleveland, OH. She is also a wife and mother of two small children! Lisa offers in person counseling and online coaching services. She can be found on instagram @thecatholictherapist and you can check out her blog at thecatholictherapist.org
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Brian Walsh is the author of Beyond the Mask: How My Tragedy Sparked an Incredible Life: Lessons I Might Never Have Learned. He wrote this book to lay out his life story, which took an unbelievable turn one day when he responded to a neighborhood fire as a 17-year-old volunteer fire fighter outside Philadelphia.
Brian's memory of the incident and all that followed is exceptionally clear. In this episode, he tells the story and shares many of the lessons he learned through that miserable and life-altering experience.
To learn the rest of the lessons he shares, purchase his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Mask-Tragedy-Sparked-Incredible/dp/1642934186
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In this episode, Taylor Fielder joins the podcast to tell us about her life story, her social media ministry, her recent ventures with online Catholic speed dating, and her thoughts on relativism and the way it plagues our Church and country.
Taylor is a football loving Texas girl who boldly shares her faith with relatability and passion. Go follow her on instagram @candidcommunion and check out her wonderful blog and website at candidcommunion.com
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Good men create good times. Good times create weak men. Weak men create bad times. Bad times create good men.
And so it goes. Based on our recent podcasts on spiritual warfare, you know that we are in some bad times. This means we have had some generations of weak men before us that have created this mess. We can trust that, as the cycle states, it's time for good men to rise up. How can we do that? Well, we have to overcome the biggest problems and root causes of weak masculinity.
We've discussed The Feminine Genius on Ep 33 with Emily Harpole, and today it's time to get into some masculinity. We break down what we see as the biggest problem with modern day men, and it isn't toxic masculinity (although we discuss that too!).
If you like this episode, we challenge you to share it with 5 Christian men in your life.
Be your best!
We've been on a roll with spiritual warfare lately!! Lent is a great time to dive head first into this topic, as Jesus modeled 40 days of intense spiritual warfare in the desert. As He was face to face with Satan, Jesus leaned in to Scripture and prayer as He stood His ground firmly.
In today's episode, Josie walks through the tools we have to fight the good fight in the spiritual realm.
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Be your best.
This one is for the boys!! This is a flashback to a talk I gave back in October for an event with men. My talk was second out of three. We followed the Army's model of "Be, Know, Do" for leadership. The talk was given with two other Army officers. Share this one with the men in your life!!
Ps This was supposed to be posted on 3/19, the feast day of St. Joseph, but life happens!
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We've all been there. Being many miles apart from someone can pose some serious challenges to a relationship, especially a romantic one. Seth and Tori successfully navigated over a year of long distance dating which lasted even through part of their engagement. Check out this episode to learn some tips and insights on how you can remain intentional in relationships despite the distance that separates you from the one you love!
Check out Seth and Tori's other episodes as well! You can follow Tori on Instagram @untilifiguresomethingelseout and go to untilifiguresomethingelseout.com to find her wonderful writings and new print shop!!
In this episode, Nathan is joined by one of his best friends, Bob Dougherty, as the two discuss conversion, evangelization, true virtuous friendship, accountability, and more.
Bob is from a small town outside of Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Princeton University in 2015 and was shortly after commissioned an Infantry Officer in the US Army. Bob went on to deploy with the 82nd Airborne Division to Iraq in 2017 and to Afghanistan with Ranger Regiment in 2019. Bob now works for Buckle. He also played a pivotal role in the founding stage of Seeking Excellence.
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Between January 2020 and January 2021, the Trump Administration executed 13 inmates on death row. This drew a ton of national attention as the death toll outnumbered the previous 57 years combined. This, as usual, was an opportunity for people to use emotionally charged arguments to push their agenda.
The common claim was this: if you aren't anti-death penalty, you ain't pro-life. Is this true? Is this helpful to the pro-life/anti-abortion movement? Is it wrong to be a single issue voter? How should our faith influence our stances on these things? What does the Church teach about the death penalty?
Find out all this and more in this episode!
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The battle for souls continues to rage on. We are losing people by the minute. We are under constant attack by evil through our culture, academia, politics, ideologies, and hate. We constantly hear messages (in our extremely mental health conscious culture) that we need to take breaks and rest. We need to prioritize down time.
Rest is necessary, but so is action. We need to be challenged. We need to push ourselves to utilize our gifts to build the Church. This fight is not going to be easy, and passivity won't help us regain lost ground.
To learn more, go to thosewhoseek.org and follow us @seeking365! Please leave a review and share if you've enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out episode 46 | The Current State of the Spiritual Battlefield for more on this topic!
Our culture has gotten more and more fragile in recent years. We have a plague of weakness that results from removing personal responsibility and encouraging people to live selfish lives of empty comfort. What is the remedy for these problems?
Anti-fragility.
Fr. Meyer is incredibly passionate about teaching the principles of being anti-fragile. It's more than just being resilient or tough. And it is exactly what is needed to navigate this crazy world in a way that allows you to reach the end goal, which is Heaven.
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Go to untilifiguresomethingelseout.com to check out Tori's new shop for prints!! And read her excellent blogs.
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Be your best!
Warning: This one is not for the weak or fainthearted. It contains some hard truth and a very challenging message.
On February 22, I was able to attend a talk given by Fr. Ripperger, a devout Catholic priest and experienced exorcist, on the state of the spiritual warfare taking place in our world today. It was incredibly insightful and eye-opening. I have seldom been more encouraged and inspired to be bold with our faith, take my personal holiness seriously, and to share the Gospel with the world.
It is my hope that this will inspire you the way that his message inspired me. You are capable, by the grace of God, of playing a major role in the battle of good vs. evil. It is time to accept our responsibility as disciples, soldiers, and ambassadors of Christ. Your thoughts, words, actions, and beliefs make a massive impact in our world, for better or worse.
If this helps you, please share with anyone who you think would also benefit from it.
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God bless you and God bless America!
St. Valentine's Day just passed, and for many people, it's a difficult time. It's easy to fall into the trap that if we are adults and single on the day of love, we have to be sad. We see this in movies all the time. You can picture the single girl sitting at home in her pajamas watching sappy Lifetime movies all day while drinking wine and feasting on snacks. But God wants more for us during our time of singleness.
Josie shares her perspective on love and her wisdom on how to make the most of our singleness and how to prepare for a beautiful future relationship.
To learn more about Fr Meyer's lenten program see below:
RISE UP! Grow in your relationship with God during Lent & Easter by listening to Fr. Meyer's daily video reflection. To receive a daily text reminder with the video link text "ASPLENT" to 84576. If you do not text, sign up for email reminders on our website at
http://allsaintscatholic.net/worship/#Lent.
Videos will be posted daily to our YouTube page at
https://youtube.com/c/AllSaintsParishSundayHomilies.
This is part two of Nathan's conversation with Catholic speaker and author Kim Zember. In episode 42, she and Nathan discuss her outstanding book, Restless Heart, which details her struggle with same sex attraction, Church teachings, and life in general.
In this episode, Nathan asks her some serious questions that many of us struggle with in life and in regards to homosexuality and Church teaching.
Be sure to go check out Episode 42 with Kim!
Kim Zember is an international speaker who has shared her journey toward God with thousands and thousands of people, both Catholic and Protestants. She has written a book called Restless Heart in which she details her struggle with same sex attraction, Church teaching, and the anxiety that came from the way she was living her life.
I couldn't more highly recommend that you read her book or check out her recent SEEK talk. She can be found on instagram @kimzember and her website is overcomemin.com
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We frequently discuss the importance of taking your personal growth seriously by making a sincere effort to prioritize reading, prayer, and exercise. In today's conversation with SE team member Lucas Wollschlager, he and Nathan discuss the practical ways that they've included these things as well as personal budgeting and virtuous friendship to change their lives completely.
There are many habits and hobbies that are proven to radically impact your life and help make you a better person, son, sister, friend, co-worker, etc.
Learn about some of those things today!
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It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking every successful relationship is a fairy tale story. However, in reality, relationships are very hard. Seth and Tori's journey is one full of ups and downs, but also one that ultimately led to the altar. Today, they share their story of how they got to where they are today!
Enjoy their vulnerability, wisdom and insight!
Follow Tori on Instagram @untilifiguresomethingelseout and check out her blogs at thosewhoseek.org and untilifiguresomethingelseout.com
A couple weeks ago, we discussed the beauty of the feminine genius with Emily Harpole. She explained the influence and power that is held within femininity as God designed it. But what happens when the power wielded by women is used with malicious intent? We see the answer to that question played out in the present day radical feminism.
Last week, we presented a Catholic response to the Black Lives Matter organization. There are some incredible parallels between BLM and radical feminism, which we break down in today's episode.
Be sure to go back and listen to Emily's first episode with us! Episode 33 | The Feminine Genius
You can follow Emily @emily.marie.glorify and Seeking Excellence @seeking365
Fr Chase is the chaplain of Seeking Excellence and the Vocations Director of the Diocese of Peoria, IL.
Check out his other podcasts with Nathan - Episodes 4, 19, and 20
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This is part 2.
Nathan is joined again by the lovely Bella Bryant to discuss this most controversial topic. We highly encourage you to go listen to part 1 before this.
You can follow Bella Bryant @bellaaabryant and her ministry @restorelove_ Bella does incredible work helping women to recover from childhood sexual abuse and pornography addiction. She is also incredibly passionate about politics, social issues, and most importantly, her Catholic faith.
Here is a list of resources we used in making these podcasts:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/herstory/
https://secure.actblue.com/about
https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race/topics/being-antiracist
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html
https://www.heritage.org/welfare/commentary/married-the-welfare-state
https://www.nber.org/digest/may07/effects-immigration-african-american-employment-and-incarceration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4kowE_YIVw - Kamala Harris commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okHGCz6xxiw - Margaret Thatcher video
https://www.statista.com/statistics/251877/murder-victims-in-the-us-by-race-ethnicity-and-gender/
https://www.statista.com/statistics/585152/people-shot-to-death-by-us-police-by-race/
One of the most common questions we have gotten over the last six months has been curiosity around the Black Lives Matter organization. Here we take the time with a special guest, Bella Bryant, to really dissect the organization's mission statement and intentions. We discuss ways that Christians should respond to the movement, the organization, and the human beings who make up both of those entities.
Bella Bryant is an absolute Catholic rockstar. She is the founder of the Restore Love movement which seeks to help women heal from childhood sexual abuse and pornography addictions. She, like Nathan, is biracial and offers a unique perspective to the racial divide in America.
Follow Bella @bellaaabryant and follow her nonprofit work @restorelove_
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As promised, here is our first solo episode done by Josie Kuhlman! Josie is an absolute rockstar. She's a former professional tennis player and an extremely zealous reader, prayer warrior and evangelist.
Josie discusses the ways we can feed our soul what it needs in order for us to truly thrive. You can follow Josie @mjkuhlman7 and you can find some of her writings at thosewhoseek.org!
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Getting into great shape always sounds easier than it is. There are a lot of benefits to taking your health, nutrition, and fitness seriously. However, with the wrong approach, a serious attempt at doing so can leave you feeling dejected and discouraged.
Natalie is a certified personal trainer with great zeal for our Catholic faith. She was recently accepted into a physical therapy and MBA program at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She and Nathan have a great conversation about their personal experiences with fitness as well as the common mistakes and good habits that they have seen in the lives of others.
To learn more, go to thosewhoseek.org.
Follow Natalie @_nat_rose_ and check out her blog at bevirtuousfitness.wixsite.com
Men and Women He created them. We know that everything God does is intentional. There is so much beauty in the human mind, body, heart, and soul. Today, Emily Harpole and Nathan Crankfield discuss the wonders of femininity, the many things women can learn from men, and how femininity can help change the world.
For men, it will be extremely insightful into the ways they can better understand and work with the women around them.
For women, it will be practical and helpful in understanding the power they have to positively influence the world around them.
You can follow Emily Harpole @emily.marie.glorify on Instagram and check out her blog and future podcasts at thosewhoseek.org!
Let's get this party started! It is ABOUT DAMN TIME 2020 came to an end. The year of all years is over, and so is all struggle and chaos...or is it?
Any mature human being knows that if you act the same this year as you did last year, nothing in your life will change. We have to take control over what's in our control and worry less about what is NOT in our control.
Today's episode talks about three key things that can help YOU to change your life this year. Check it out!
This is just a quick overview of what to expect from Seeking Excellence Ministries in 2021! We have some awesome changes and updates we are excited to share with you all!
A bunch of dummies in the media and some good ole politicians think they can cancel Christmas this year, but we know that there is no cancelling the King's birthday.
Jesus, the Son of God, became a human being so that He could die for our sins. And if you ask me, that deserves some recognition and dare I say, some celebration.
Check out this episode to learn about why Christmas can't be canceled, how we can improve our relationship God despite lockdowns, and about the importance of maintaining relationships even if it looks a little different than usual.
Merry Christmas! Be your best this holiday season!
An article from Forbes.com says that 80% of New Year's Resolutions fail. We all make them, and a majority of us fall short year after year.
After a hard hitting year in 2020, we all need to be intentional about how we can avoid the same crash and burn in 2021. Check out this episode to hear some practical ways to get after it next year!
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On Friday, we discussed the importance of creating a vision for your life, for your family, for your profession, etc.
Today, we discuss the practical ways we can go about doing so! Casting a vision for your future is a critical step in the process of being better tomorrow than you are today. God wants to collaborate with you to create this vision for the future. Listen to learn some of the ways that can happen!
Check out part one of this conversation on our podcast released on 12/4.
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We often ignore the wisdom found in Sacred Scripture. One timeless truth that is commonly neglected comes from the book of Proverbs, which states that without a vision, the people of a community will suffer and be lost.
We are all leaders in our own right. We first must learn to lead ourselves. We also lead in our families, our professional lives, and in our social circles. How can you begin to create a vision for all these different areas so that you and those entrusted to your care can truly flourish? Nathan and Fr Meyer discuss just that!
Part 2 of this two part series will be released Monday December 7th!
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Having been deployed over ten times in his military career, LTC Dan Kearney has gained a lifetime of wisdom in his young life. His time in the 75th Ranger Regiment and the 82nd Airborne Division have helped form him as a man, father, husband, leader, and man of faith. He and Nathan discuss a small portion of his many lessons learned through hard years of service, leadership, and journeying with God.
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We all emulate other people. One of the most influential ways we learn behaviors, language, ways of thinking, etc. is by witnessing and copying the actions of others. Knowing that this makes a huge impact on our development and character, we need to be intentional about choosing who we look up to and who we imitate.
Bobby and Nathan discuss their own journeys of finding role models, both good and bad, and how that impacted them becoming the men they are today. They talk about ways to find good heroes, how we can be better role models for others, and the importance of recognizing the goodness in others.
Take time to think today: who is your hero?
To learn more, go to thosewhoseek.org and follow us @seeking 365. Be sure to check out our other episodes with Bobby!
How do we balance the need to die to self and the desire to win? Can we, as faithful Christians, strive to be winners while also glorifying God with humility? Let's discuss! Josie Kuhlman is an absolute Catholic rockstar who serves on our blog team! She is a former D1 national champion in tennis at the University of Florida and is currently studying to get her masters in Theology from the Augustine Institute. She serves as a youth and young adult minister in Jacksonville, Florida.
To learn more, go to thosewhoseek.org and follow us @seeking365 on social media!
Is America favored by God? Is the United States incapable of falling? Will we be able to continue to thrive as a nation with the way our culture is going? What is our role, as people of faith, to help restore the culture of America?
Nathan discusses answers to all these difficult questions and more in this episode!
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Someone once asked Abraham Lincoln if he felt like God was on his side in the midst of the controversy, chaos, and confusion of the Civil War. President Lincoln responded by saying, "Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is being on God's side, for God is always right."
During this time of uncertainty, we need to be constantly evaluating whether or not we are on God's side. We have to recognize that we belong to God way before we belong to any political party. If anybody should be unified during this time, it should be the Church!
The only way to be truly unified is to be on God's side. Let's discuss how we can do that!
How can we develop a missionary mindset in our every day living? We all know that we are called to dedicate ourselves to the service of others. Thats's not limited to the military or full time missionaries! Leeanne and Nathan discuss how we can take that mindset into ordinary living.
Leeanne Leary is the Vice President of Seeking Excellence. She also serves as a full time missionary in Haiti and in the US Army Reserves.
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WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE
This one is a big one. It seems like everyone cares. No matter who wins, we will have some extremely upset neighbors, co-workers, friends, and family members.
How should we, as seekers of excellence, behave during this election week? Let's discuss!!
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On Wednesday, we talked about the need for sacrifice in leadership. We are called to put the needs of others ahead of our own needs. However, there is still a very practical need to have strong boundaries and take care of our own minds, bodies, and souls in order to be able to lead as best we can.
Life is all about balance, but balance is very difficult to find! Fr Chase and Nathan break down the need for taking care of our own needs while still maintaining a servant leadership philosophy.
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In his awesome book titled "Leaders Eat Last", Simon Sinek discusses the importance of leaders viewing the needs of others as more important than their own. We are all called to this type of servant leadership! We, as Christians, are commanded in Scripture to put the needs of others ahead of our own. Let's discuss how we can best do that in our day to day life!
Fr Chase is a legendary servant of God who is our beloved Chaplain for Seeking Excellence! Check out his other episode, Episode 4: Start with Why, where we break down another great Simon Sinek book!
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The person we become is the accumulation of the decisions we make and the habits we create in our lives. We will never reach our full potential and personal greatness on accident. We must learn to live intentionally, and to have vision, and by the grace of God, we will become the man or woman He created us to be!
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Be your best!
Whether we like it or not, we all have feelings. . .and lots of them!! Our emotions are a gift. They are meant to be warning signs, indicators, and signals to help us better understand ourselves and the world around us. But when our emotions go unregulated and ignored, it can often cause disaster.
Noble Gibbens is a prime example of the radical transformation that can take place in a person's life when they begin Seeking Excellence in a previously ignored realm of their life. Noble is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, former Army Infantry Officer, and an outstanding entrepreneur. He and his awesome wife Kathy host the EQ for Entrepreneurs podcast and run courses on emotional health through their website.
Find out more about Noble and their organization at https://www.eqforentrepreneurs.com
Follow them on Instagram and Facebook @eqforentrepreneurs
To watch the video of this interview, check out our YouTube Channel for Seeking Excellence
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Failure is a part of life. We all go through it every single day. The more we strive for greatness and personal excellence, the more we risk and experience failure.
In order to stay on the journey despite failure, we have to develop grit and endurance. We need the proper mindset in our approach to life in order to avoid surrendering to the shame of our setbacks.
In this episode, Nathan breaks down four main types of failure and ways we can properly respond to each of them. He shares his own experiences of major and minor setbacks, along with the ways he has overcome them.
Have you ever wondered whose voice that is on the intro? It's Seth Slayman! And he is awesome. In this episode, Nathan and Seth walk through Seth's life story and conversion. They talk about a wide variety of topics that deal with conversion of mind and of heart.
They discuss the need for silence, the need for good friends and accountability, and the need for powerful encounters with God. They also talk about the struggle with serious sin and how we can cling to our faith to transform our lives.
This is just a great conversation between two close friends as they discuss the wonders the Lord has worked in their lives. We hope you enjoy it!
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Some researchers say that the average American will spend 90,000 hours at work in their lifetime. That's a lot of time!! We ought to excel in all that we do, and by doing so we glorify God with our lives.
Check out this episode where Nathan and Marissa Lenon tackle the issue of how we can strive to be our best in the workplace.
To learn more about Marissa and Seeking Excellence, go to thosewhoseek.org. Follow us on social media @seeking365 and check out our YouTube channel!!
Most people are walking around feeling inferior to someone else. It might be because of social media, or criticism from others, or just constant negative self-talk. The truth is that we all have some negative voice either externally or internally that tells us we aren't good enough.
When we feel inferior to others, we often experience the urge to go find someone we can feel superior to in turn. And then comes the judging. We look down on other people and each other for the pettiest of reasons, just to make ourselves look and feel better. But we know we are called to higher living than this.
Today, we are challenging you to take a hard look at who/what makes you feel unworthy and who you might be looking down upon as a result of that. We want you to experience true humility, i.e. seeing yourself as God sees you. Come and join us in this pursuit of personal excellence as we examine what makes us so damn judgy all the time.
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Dr. Allen Hunt is a former pastor of a massive Methodist congregation in Georgia. In this episode, Allen shares his conversion story with Nathan. The two talk through their experiences in evangelization that are focused on identifying key differences between Protestants and Catholics. They get into the real issues that separate the 30,000+ denominations of Christianity.
Allen now serves as a Senior Advisor at the Dynamic Catholic Institute and he is as bald as he is funny. If you enjoy people taking shots at Nathan, you'll definitely enjoy this episode! It is full of wit, vulnerability, and deep wisdom on searching for and living out the Truth. Enjoy!
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God bless and be your best!
Leaving college, ending your time in the military, playing your last game as an athlete, ending a long-term relationship, moving to a new city...these things plus many others present a unique challenge to us in life: they leave us feeling like we lost a part of ourselves. We talked earlier this week about practical ways to deal with change in Episode 10, but today we're going to talk more about how not to lose your identity when those big changes occur.
I was blessed to be able to record this episode with my good friend and SE blog team writer, Tori Sanders. Tori is a former collegiate soccer player, an outstanding writer, and an all around great human being. This is our first "introducing the team" episode. We hope you enjoy it!
Find more about Tori and some of her writings at thosewhoseek.org or on her personal blog site at untilifiguresomehtingelseout.com.
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Change is inevitable! And most people hate it. We have to get better at our ability to adapt to changes in our environment, our plans, and the bigger things in our lives (e.g. relationships ending, getting laid off, having to move).
In this episode, Nathan breaks down some great practical tips on how we can become more adaptable and make the most out of both minor and major setbacks. He breaks down some good processes for making good decisions in the midst of adversity.
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Be your best!
We are all leaders in some capacity. One of the best things we can do as leaders is make ourselves available. We have to learn how to be present for the people who we get to serve.
In this episode, Fr Meyer and Nathan discuss how we can change our mindset from "I have to..." to "I get to..." in order to live a more grateful and serve oriented, and therefore a more fulfilling, lifestyle!
Check out more at thosewhoseek.org. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @seeking365. Find more from Fr Meyer on our previous podcast episode with him, on our website, or on his parish YouTube Channel at All Saints Parish - We are one.
How are Christians called to respond to the polarization of our nation? How should we respond to the rioting and looting of stores? How do we navigate the difficult conversations around these things and racism that must be had?
In part three of three, Bobby Angel and Nathan Crankfield walk through all of these things. Their conversation is based on the third letter that Nathan wrote on faith and racism from his perspective as a Catholic biracial Army veteran.
You can read the letter on the blog at thosewhoseek.org and find this series on YouTube as well! Follow us on social media @seeking365
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For this episode, Nathan reflects on the tragic events that took place on September 11, 2001. These events altered all of our lives. There were some horrific things that happened that day, but as usual, in the midst of chaos there were some incredible displays of virtue.
When we are kids, we all want to be a hero. Sadly, as we grow older, we typically lose this desire to be bold in our service to others. This episode, which matches this week's blog post, is meant to challenge you to re-awaken the hero that is within you. Take time today to pray for and appreciate the heroes around us while also building up the courage to be the hero of your own story.
Read this week's blog post at thosewhoseek.org and follow us on social media @seeking365.
Have you enjoyed this episode? Today we are challenging you to share it with three of your friends. There aren't many faith based, veteran voices out there. We think people really need to hear this message, so join us by sharing with your family and friends!
YOU are a leader!! We are all leaders. Leadership, in its simplest form, is influence. And we all influence people every single day, for better or worse, whether we like it or not. Parents, priests, bosses, spouses, and Christians in general are all leaders! We are all called to be an example to others and to help them remove the obstacles that stand between them and fulfilling their full potential. It's time we take responsibility for this and begin to be intentional about growing our leadership skills.
Fr Jonathan Meyer is a consistent guest on the podcast. He serves as the pastor for All Saints Parish in Guilford IN. We highly recommend you check out his parish's YouTube channel to catch his weekly homilies. Fr Meyer also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Seeking Excellence.
Head over to thosewhoseek.org to learn more about Fr Meyer, Nathan, and Seeking Excellence! Follow us on social media @seeking365
This is the second episode of a three part series. Bobby Angel and Nathan Crankfield discuss Nathan's second letter on faith, racism, and the current societal strife in America. To read the letters and to learn more about Seeking Excellence, visit thosewhoseek.org and follow us on social media @seeking365.
For our first "Fridays with Father" episode, Nathan and Fr Chase break down one of our most essential needs: understanding our purpose. Why do you do what you do? What are you here on this earth for? It's time to evaluate the reason behind some of life's most important roles and tasks.
They have a conversation based on the book Start with Why by Simon Sinek. Fr Chase is the Chaplain of Seeking Excellence and serves as the assistant chaplain of the University of Illinois Newman Center in Champaign, IL. He is a graduate of the Mount St. Mary's University Seminary and is a consistent co-host of the podcast.
Find more about Fr Chase and Seeking Excellence at thosewhoseek.org !
Back in June, Nathan began a three part series of written series on the current tension in America that came in response to racism being brought to our nation's attention once again. He writes from his perspective as a Catholic, biracial, Army veteran. The first letter is addressed to his white friends and family, the second to his black friends and family, and the third to Christians.
He and Bobby Angel decided to do a video series in which they discussed each letter one by one. This is part one of that series!
To find letter one: https://www.thosewhoseek.org/blog/if-only-life-were-black-one
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In episode 2, Nathan talks through his life story! He takes you way back to his pre-conversion days. Then he talks through his journey to the Catholic Church. You'll hear about his college days at Mount St. Mary's University and his time as an active duty infantry officer in the US Army. Finally, he talks through what led to the founding of Seeking Excellence. Enjoy this crazy ride and the story of him becoming the man he is today.
Find out more about Nathan and Seeking Excellence at thosewhoseek.org and on Facebook and Instagram @seeking365
In this FIRST EVER episode, Nathan Crankfield gives an overview of the Seeking Excellence mission and philosophy. He talks through the purpose of Seeking Excellence, the three core roles that we promote, and the seven pillars of excellence. Listen to this to gain a deeper understanding of what we are striving to accomplish!
To learn more about Seeking Excellence, visit thosewhoseek.org. You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram @seeking365. You can also find the video version of these podcasts on our Seeking Excellence YouTube Channel.