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Becoming A Disciple Part 3: Follow from 2022-02-15T08:00:27
This week we finish the three-part series on discipleship with the third step: Follow. Repenting and believing are both important, but if you don’t finish by following Christ’s will for your life, ...
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Becoming A Disciple Part 2: Believe from 2022-02-08T08:00:17
Last week we discussed how to really repent, and how to start the process of changing our lives for God. This week, we discuss what it means to turn that repentance into belief in Jesus Christ.
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Becoming A Disciple Part 1: Repentance from 2022-02-01T08:00:35
Sometimes it can be easy to say we want to change our lives, but actually moving forward and living for God can feel impossible. I want to talk about how we actually become a disciple for Jesus, an...
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The Relentless Love Of The Father w/ Bart Schuchts from 2022-01-25T08:00:24
In this episode, I’m excited to have Bart Schuchts from Church on Fire and the John Paul II Healing Center. He’s got a powerful story that I think will strike a chord with many of you about being r...
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Falling To Temptation: What's The Cost? from 2022-01-18T08:00:28
Have you ever been tempted to sin and gave in by convincing yourself that there’d be no consequences?
Sin always has consequences. In this episode, Victor and I will show you how to say “n...
Who Does My Life Glorify? from 2022-01-11T08:00:22
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? If so, you’re on the right track. But are your resolutions all about you, or are they about glorifying God?
In this episode, Victor and I talk abou...
The Need For Temperance from 2022-01-04T14:28:14
Can you really have too much of a good thing? In this episode Deacon Jeff Drzycimski and I talk about temperance and the immense benefits that come from practicing this virtue.
You’ll lear...
What Does Your Fiat Look Like? from 2021-12-28T06:00:12
2022 is right around the corner. What are you willing to do to become a better man and Catholic this new year?
In this episode Victor and I look to Mary as an example of how we can grow cl...
Breaking the Chains w/ Matt Fradd from 2021-12-21T08:00:06
On today’s podcast, I talk with my good friend Matt Fradd from “Pints With Aquinas.” Matt knows the struggles guys go through to become the men they’re called to be, and he’s gone through many of t...
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What's With All The Waiting? from 2021-12-14T08:00:20
Today Victor and I are talking about the process of waiting from a Christian perspective. Throughout the Bible, waiting has been a central theme.
What is all this waiting about? While we o...
What Is Advent Really About? from 2021-12-07T08:00:22
Today we’re talking about Advent and what it means for contemporary Catholics. Yes, Advent is the season we prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth on Christmas. But the truth is that we should...
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The Conversion Of A Protestant Pastor w/ Keith Nester from 2021-11-30T08:00:34
Today I’m talking to Keith Nester, a former Protestant pastor who converted to Catholicism after a decade-long exploration of faith. The approachable founder of Down to Earth Ministries and the “Ca...
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The Process from 2021-11-23T08:00:39
On today’s podcast we’re talking about the process (or steps) we can take to get back to God. Each week, men ask if there’s a formula they can follow to live an authentic Christian life. Luckily, t...
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Give Thanks Always from 2021-11-16T08:00:51
Today Victor and I are talking about how easy it is to focus on what we don’t have instead of the many blessings bestowed on us by God. We think, “If I had ___, then I’d be happy.” This can lead us...
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Why Is It So Hard To Live My Faith? from 2021-11-09T08:00:24
Today we’re talking about how challenging it can be to live in faith. Jesus asks us to put Him first in our lives, above everything else. We worry about what this means for our families and careers...
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The Importance Of Integrity from 2021-11-02T07:00:14
Today, we’re going to hear Victor Adams’ story; it’s about a boy who grows up thinking he needs to be what others expect of him and a young man who realizes that living a life of integrity means ac...
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Where Do I Even Start? from 2021-10-26T06:00:12
Today, Deacon Jeff joins me as co-host, and together we’re talking about taking the first steps in restoring our relationship with God. When we get ourselves into a bind, we sometimes fall into a k...
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Why Is It Never Enough? from 2021-10-19T07:00:20
Today we’re talking about that aching feeling that nothing’s ever enough — not the house, the car or the career. These moments arise when we expect the wrong things to bring us joy. In his book “Re...
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How to be a "Contagious Catholic" w/ Marcel Lejeune from 2021-10-12T07:00:17
Today I’m talking to Marcel LeJeune, author of “The Contagious Catholic” and founder of Catholic Missionary Disciples. A popular guest on Catholic media, Marcel is renowned for his message of radic...
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Why Keep Going? from 2021-10-05T07:00:20
Today we’re talking about the virtue of perseverance. Our Christian walk requires more than a mountaintop moment of accepting Christ and then moving on. We’ve got to pick up the Cross and carry it ...
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Who's The Greatest? from 2021-09-28T07:00:19
On today’s podcast, my co-host Victor and I delve into last Sunday’s Gospel reading, in which Jesus’ apostles fight over which of them is the greatest. We examine the surprising way in which Jesus ...
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What's Your Foundation? from 2021-09-21T07:00:26
Today we’re talking about the importance of building a foundation for life-based on belief in Jesus Christ. People who structure their lives on superficial values often see their world come crashin...
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Bonus: Fr. Timothy Gallagher on discerning God's will from 2021-09-16T07:00:26
How do you discern God’s voice in your heart? How do you recognize the voice of evil seeking to lead you astray? Thankfully, Fr. Timothy Gallagher is here to help us tell the difference. We’ll exam...
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The Trouble with Vanity from 2021-09-14T07:00:27
Today we’re talking about one of the seven deadly sins: vanity. We all want to maintain a healthy, well-kempt appearance, but sometimes vanity crosses the line. When we obsess over imperfections su...
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Why Should I Forgive? from 2021-09-07T07:00:06
We’re talking about why we should learn to forgive. Forgiving others is one of the more difficult virtues Jesus asks us to practice. Forgiveness does not mean that we overlook a person’s lies or ba...
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Why Do I Need A Men's Group? from 2021-08-31T07:00:15
On today’s podcast, we’re talking about the benefits of joining a Catholic men’s group in your parish or diocese. Most guys tell me they want to be better men, husbands, and fathers and I’ve learne...
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What's Keeping You From Jesus? from 2021-08-24T07:00:25
On today’s podcast, we’re talking about three common barriers to building close relationships with Christ: fear, shame, and pride. When guys talk to me about their struggles with faith, the seeds o...
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Is There More To Life Than This? from 2021-08-17T07:00:14
In this episode, Victor Adams and I talk about PURPOSE. It’s all too easy for our daily lives to feel like an endless cycle of repetition. So we try to find things to give us pleasure and avoid a f...
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Am I Saved? from 2021-08-10T07:00:25
On today’s podcast, we’re talking about “being saved” and what that means for Catholics. Unfortunately, the process of salvation is not as simple as saying, “I accept the Lord as my Savior.” That’s...
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Personal Relationship With Jesus: Is It Catholic? from 2021-08-03T07:00:24
On today’s podcast, we’re talking about the mistaken idea that a personal relationship with God is a Protestant thing and not necessary for Catholics. Nothing could be further from the truth! Throu...
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BONUS: The Transformational Power of Scripture w/ Sonja Corbitt from 2021-07-29T07:00:11
On today’s podcast, we’re talking to one of the country’s most exciting Catholic evangelists and authors, Sonja Corbitt. Founder of Bible Study Evangelista, Sonja transformed her life and overcame ...
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The Need For Courageous Men from 2021-07-27T07:00:11
Today we’re talking about courage. When I think of courage, I recall the story of David and Goliath where the shepherd boy slays the cruel giant. When we surrender to God, we gain strength to conqu...
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Feelings and The Faith from 2021-07-13T07:00:12
Today we’re talking about the temptation to allow the ebb and flow of feelings to guide our faith. Men often tell me that they skip Mass or Bible study because they feel stressed out by their jobs,...
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Faith & Belief from 2021-07-06T07:00:10
In this episode, we talk about how we can more fully seek out Christ and strengthen our belief in Him. It’s about making faith part of our entire lives, not just a part of it.
We also disc...
Suffering with Dr. Peter Kreeft from 2021-06-29T07:00:10
Today we’re talking to renowned Boston College professor of philosophy Dr. Peter Kreeft about a topic we all face in our lives: suffering. In his book “Making Sense Out of Suffering,” Dr. Kreeft sh...
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Complete Generosity from 2021-06-08T07:00:31
On today’s podcast, we welcome back Deacon Jeff Drzycimski for a discussion of the virtue of generosity. When I came back to Christ after a life of addiction, God opened my eyes to the many graces ...
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Bill Donaghy On Transgenderism from 2021-06-01T07:00:23
In this bonus episode, we’re talking to my friend Bill Donaghy about transgenderism. What can everyday Catholics do about this hot-button issue that’s everywhere today?
In this bonus episo...
Our Responsibility from 2021-05-25T07:00:20
Today we’re talking about Pentecost Sunday and how it reminds us that our true purpose – like the Apostles’ – is to share the good news. Our responsibility as Christians is to spread the Word of Go...
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BONUS: Chris Stefanick from 2021-05-20T07:00:30
Hey guys, today we're talking to Christ Stefanick about "wokism," cancel culture, and the other current trends that seek to separate us from Christ's mercy and love.
We'll learn that:
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Conditions from 2021-05-11T07:00:16
On today’s podcast, we’re talking about the temptation to treat faith in God as a transactional process, rather than one that is transformational. We’ll learn that faith, by definition, is not base...
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Circumstances from 2021-04-27T06:00:21
Today we’re talking about how life’s circumstances can negatively affect us on our mission of being ambassadors for Christ. We get caught up in the emotions of a situation and forget that we are ca...
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BONUS: Sr. Miriam James Heidland from 2021-04-22T07:00:21
For this bonus episode, I’m honored to speak to Sr. Miriam James Heidland of The Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity. Sr. Miriam has the distinction of being our first female guest in the ...
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Your Response from 2021-04-12T00:00
Grab a seat in the pew as we look at how we’re called to respond to Jesus Christ, using real people from the Bible as examples.
In this podcast we’ll learn that:
- Life is made up of ...
Are You Overwhelmed by the Gospel? w/ Fr. John Riccardo from 2021-04-06T06:00:20
In this podcast we’ll learn:
The story of the Gospel, and how it should truly CHANGE YOUR LIFE
The differences between the Christendom Era and the Apostolic Era
Why God allows bad ...
Overcommitment from 2021-03-23T06:00:20
On this podcast we’ll learn that:
- Overcommitment leads to feelings of anxiety and resentfulness
- Our devotion for Jesus is not proven by a list of volunteer and church duties
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Interview w/ Fr. Donald Calloway from 2021-03-18T06:00:13
In this bonus episode, we have a special interview with Fr. Donald Calloway where we discuss:
- St. Joseph was a heroic man who defended Mary and Jesus
- St. Joseph probably wasn’...
Insecurity from 2021-03-16T06:00:18
In this podcast you’ll learn that:
- When we feel insecure we try to cover it by overstating ourselves
- Our insecurities lead us to judge others to make ourselves feel better
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Transformation from 2021-03-09T07:00:18
In this podcast we’ll learn that:
- It’s not how you climb the mountain that matters, it’s how you walk down and do the work
- The transfiguration reminds us that we are all invited ...
Bonus Fr. Josh Johnson from 2021-03-04T07:00:02
In this bonus episode you’ll learn:
- How he went from wanting to stop being Catholic to thinking about the priesthood
- The power of the Eucharist to restore what is broken and hea...
Unqualified from 2021-02-23T07:00:18
In this podcast we’ll learn that:
- The Devil loves it when we fixate on our limitations and use them as excuses to give up hope
- God is waiting on us to bring our needs before Him and a...
BONUS: Bishop Talley from 2021-02-18T07:00:15
In this special bonus episode of “Just a Guy in the Pew,” I am honored to speak with Bishop David Talley—my bishop.
In this episode we discuss:
- The New Evangelization and what it me...
The Narrow Road from 2021-02-16T07:00:12
Check out "The Narrow Road," a BRAND NEW resource for guys to help you live lives of virtue and holiness.
Each month “The Narrow Road” offers:
- A single virtue and a plan to inspire...
Repetitive Sin from 2021-02-09T07:00:28
In today’s episode we’ll learn that:
- We should examine our approach to confession and whether we truly renounce sins or just seek mercy
- We have free will and so the choice to continue...
Prayer with Matthew Leonard from 2021-02-04T07:00:28
In this bonus episode, you’ll learn:
- How to begin to pray and where to start
- Why prayer should happen daily
- How to grow in our spiritual maturity through communication with th...
Love Of Money from 2021-02-02T14:08:32
On today’s podcast we’ll learn that:
- An abundance of money can breed deceitful feelings of self-sufficiency
- We are bound for trouble if we obsess about money and the things it can buy...
You're Necessary from 2021-01-26T07:00:07
On today’s podcast we’ll learn:
- There is no cancel culture with Christ because He never gives up on us
- God’s mercy is immeasurable
- The sacraments are designed to help you visua...
BONUS: What does chastity have to do with marriage? with Jason Evert from 2021-01-21T20:07:37
In this bonus episode, we’re talking about chastity with Jason Evert.
Jason sheds light on the misunderstanding we often have about words like “chastity” and “purity.” We talk about what t...
Spiritual Maturity from 2021-01-12T08:00:17
In this episode we talk about:
- What it means to be spiritually mature
- How being spiritually mature gives you freedom
- How to identify what is of God and what is not
- The o...
Resolutions from 2021-01-05T19:08:04
In this podcast, we learn that:
- We need to create actionable steps with our resolutions
- You need to know your ‘why’ when setting goals
- We can ask Jesus to help us stick to our ...
Discipleship with Pete Burak from 2020-12-29T07:00:04
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Perfectionism from 2020-12-22T07:00:19
In this episode we’ll learn that:
- Striving to be perfect leads to disappointment and even depression
- God is happy with the small steps we make to be better
- Finding the rig...
Dr. Bob Schuchts from 2020-12-17T07:00:10
In this bonus episode with Dr. Bob Schuchts we learn that:
- We don’t have to hit rock bottom to change, we need to build self-awareness
- Behind every disordered desire there is a h...
Peace In Christ from 2020-12-15T07:00:20
In this podcast, we learn that:
- Hiding our true selves is a spiritual prison
- It’s not about you, it’s about helping Jesus work in this world
- Repentance requires a long-ter...
Jon Leonetti from 2020-12-10T16:00:30
In this bonus episode with Jon Leonetti we discuss:
- The role grilled cheese played in Jon's ministry
- Trying to control our lives rather than giving our plans up to the Lord can l...
Hope In Christ from 2020-12-08T07:00:15
In this episode you’ll learn that placing hope in Jesus:
- Keeps us from feeling discouragement and believing we aren’t good enough
- Produces a longing to know God better
- Hel...
Authenticity from 2020-11-10T07:00:28
In this episode, we talk about:
- How Jesus was an authentic man
- What Jesus says about men who aren’t authentic
- How the devil uses fear to mess with us
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Commitment from 2020-11-03T19:00:14
On today’s podcast, you’ll learn:
- Why indifference is dangerous
- Ways to stay committed when you don’t feel like it
- How to find someone in your life to hold you accountable
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Repentance from 2020-10-27T06:00:16
On this podcast, we’ll learn that repentance is a lifelong process. To achieve it you must:
- Accept responsibility for your sins
- Ask God for forgiveness
- Commit yourself to God a...
Being Authentically Catholic w/ Bill Donaghy from 2020-10-22T06:00:06
BONUS EPISODE
In this episode we'll learn that:
- If we are going to teach God's word, we must also live it
- Looking honestly at our history helps us to move forward on our f...
Thy Will Be Done from 2020-09-29T06:00:04
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
-Wake up each morning and offer your day to God
-Ask God to use your gifts and talents for a higher purpose
-Get comfortable with silence
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Seeking Validation from 2020-09-08T06:00
In this episode we’ll learn:
- How to avoid giving authority to others
- The difference between validation and affirmation
- Five tips to reverse the need for validation.
Conviction from 2020-08-25T06:00:07
In this episode we’ll learn:
- A daily prayer that builds character and conviction
- Ways to live boldly in our communities and churches
- How to find joy and purpose in challengin...
Everything from 2020-08-11T01:50:07
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor discuss how Jesus doesn't want to be just another thing in our lives. He desires to be our everything.
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Assumptions from 2020-06-17T23:00:55
Grab a seat in the pew as John and guest host Deacon Jeff Dryzcimski discuss how often people make assumptions and how they can negatively effect our thoughts and relationships.
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Perspective from 2020-05-19T00:26:35
Grab a seat in the Pew as John and Victor talk about how changing your perspective can move life from ordinary to extraordinary
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Uncertainty from 2020-03-18T23:32:55
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor discuss the blessing in disguise this present time of uncertainty and desolation can be for us as Catholics.
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Conversion from 2020-01-28T00:29:43
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor talk about how conversion is not a singular event, but a life long pursuit.
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Generosity from 2019-11-05T00:19:08
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor discuss generosity and the importance of being a gift to others.
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Relationships from 2019-10-11T23:16:45
Grab a seat in the pew as John and guest host Deacon Jeff Drzycimski (The Catholic Cafe)discuss the importance of establishing relationships prior to evangelization
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Loneliness from 2019-10-01T02:08:32
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor discuss God and true community as the remedy for loneliness.
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Priorities from 2019-09-11T02:54:02
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor discuss making God the most important priority of your life.
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My Father My Brother from 2019-09-02T20:18:10
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Vic discuss receiving our priests not only as father, but also as brother.
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Fatherhood from 2019-06-20T18:46
Grab a seat in the Pew as John and Deacon Jeff Drzycimski discuss how God allows us to share in the title of father, and how we can live up to the name.
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Brotherhood from 2019-06-06T20:17:20
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor discuss brotherhood and how crucial it is in the life of a disciple.
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Perseverance from 2019-05-23T23:33:32
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor discuss perseverance as the key to living truth.
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Your Choice from 2019-05-10T02:31:37
Grab a seat in the pew as John and VIc bring you the latest episode of Just a Guy in the Pew. The devil invites you to comfort and Jesus calls you to live truth. The choice is yours.
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Presumption from 2019-04-15T02:54:44
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor explore the sin of presumption and the danger of taking God's love and mercy for granted.
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Temptation from 2019-04-05T01:52:54
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor discuss temptation as an opportunity to practice virtue.
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Negativity from 2019-03-18T03:19:21
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor shine the light on a couple of the adversary's favorite tools. Negative self talk and comparison.
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Friendship from 2019-03-11T03:22:11
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor discuss the vital role authentic friendship plays in our spiritual lives
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Liked vs Loved from 2019-02-08T03:54:18
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Vic discuss how the world pushes us to be liked and how God calls us into love.
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Forgiveness from 2019-01-28T01:42:37
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor discuss forgiveness and how it can be one of the hardest things to practice in the Christian life.
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Confession from 2018-12-21T00:49:44
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor discuss the fear of going to confession and the roadblock it can become on the road to holiness
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Selfishness from 2018-10-29T12:18:58
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor discuss one of the biggest sins we all face everyday. Selfishness.
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Taking Care of Yourself from 2018-10-21T23:56:16
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor discuss God's desire for us to take care of ourselves mentally, physically, and most important of all, spiritually.
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Distraction from 2018-10-13T23:47:32
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor discuss the modern day issue of distraction, and the danger it poses to the family.
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Vulnerability from 2018-09-25T16:37:07
Grab a seat in the pew as John and Victor discuss Vulnerability as the first step towards becoming the man God created you to be.
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