The Catholic Coaching Podcast 37. How to Pick a Fight
Apr 8, 2021
They unpack why people create petty battles when they lack a clear vocation. They explore boredom, misplaced fix-it attitudes, and how family duties should shape where we fight. They talk about discovering a unique, God-given mission, turning curiosity into kingdom work, and choosing focused, virtuous action over invented skirmishes.
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Idle Mind Becomes a Devil's Playground
- An unfocused mind defaults to petty or sinful thoughts, often obsessing over others instead of pursuing virtue.
- Matt identifies boredom and lack of purpose as root causes that make the mind a “devil's playground.”
Match Your Battles To Your State In Life
- Align your battles with your state in life and vocation to avoid shadow-boxing fights that cost time and virtue.
- Ask whether your time spent (e.g., politics) serves your role as spouse, parent, or specific calling before engaging heavily.
From Ghost Shows To Spiritual Ministry
- Erin confesses a past obsession with ghost shows and demonology that became mere curiosity until she redirected it to unbound ministry.
- That curiosity later turned into practical teaching and spiritual warfare work she now pursues productively.