Chris Stefanick Catholic Show

Welcome to Week 5 of our Living Peace series. We’re still on this wild ride toward deep inner peace, and today we hit the real challenge: radical forgiveness. You have to take this step of discipleship to live in the peace of Jesus. It’s so hard that most people won’t even take the leap, which is why true peace remains so rare. We’ve come to see resentment as virtuous, even for wrongs done centuries ago, but Jesus calls us to starve resentment, uproot bitterness, and let the peace He died to give flood our hearts. We’ll dive into Saint Maria Goretti’s powerful story, unpack Jesus’ counterintuitive command: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”and then I’ll personally lead you step-by-step through a prayer of forgiveness. What You’ll Discover: Why resentment feels “owed” and how our gut-sense of fairness becomes a prison Saint Maria Goretti’s mercy: How an 11-year-old’s forgiveness shattered a cycle of hate Jesus’ model on the cross: “Father, forgive them” in the face of betrayal and violence A powerful prayer practice: A guided prayer exercise to drain old hurts once and for all Receive full access to all our video series, including As We Forgive Those, by becoming a monthly donor: https://moj.reallifecatholic.com .... Join the waitlist to receive FREE EARLY ACCESS to our Living Peace program! Coming this Fall! https://mailchi.mp/b10a369356c7/pjky3k02q7 .... Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 .... Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ .... Come on Pilgrimage with me! https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/  

In this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with psychologist Dr. Peter Malinowski to explore why you feel like you’re running on fumes because you can’t say “no”. We dig into the hidden mind‑games that keep us saying “yes,” explore how Jesus modeled both fierce limits and boundless compassion, and equip you with simple, actionable strategies to start saying “no” without second‑guessing yourself. By the end of our conversation, you’ll see that healthy boundaries aren’t just a nice idea; they’re the key to reclaiming your time, your joy, and your freedom. Timestamps: 2:06  Jesus didn’t always welcome with open arms - here’s how He knew when to kick out and when to lean in ✋ 5:00 Think setting boundaries isn’t loving? Here’s why “no” might be the most Christ-like word you ever say ❤️‍ 20:35 Why boundary-breakers are drawn to people who won’t push back 34:05  Not good at boundaries? Why doing it awkwardly and badly is still way better than doing nothing 34:47 – Tired of being called “mean” for standing your ground? Try flipping it to “I love you enough to set this boundary” 44:11 – The most freeing thing you can say in a relationship: “I love you… and I can live without you.” ✨ Resources Mentioned:  Dr. Peter Malinowski’s work: https://soulsandhearts.com  How to Deal with Narcissism with Peter Malinowski: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujrC9zmoNdk  Interior Integration for Catholics podcast: Episode 123: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pcfr8dOj19w  Interior Integration for Catholics podcast: Episode 129: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jVXVtth48g Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20   ........      Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ ........  The Chris Stefanick Show will soon be premiering on EWTN+ Streaming! You can start watching more great content at: EWTN.com/ondemand/  ........  ✈️ To learn more about all of Real Life Catholic Pilgrimages, visit: https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ ........  ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration in your inbox. https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20  

Have you ever noticed how worry can take up residence in your mind, setting up camp as commander‑in‑chief? In Week 4 of Living Peace, we unpack exactly how worry infiltrates your thoughts and equip you with the tools to flush it out. The good news? You don’t have to live in a state of constant worry. When your biggest fears seize your attention, joy and focus are the first casualties, but prayer offers a frontline strategy to reclaim your mind. In this episode, we dive into the kind of prayer that doesn’t just scratch the surface, but actually roots out anxiety at its core. What You’ll Discover: The subtle routes worry uses to hijack your daily life Why sheer willpower falls short—and what actually dismantles fear Three targeted prayer strategies to uproot anxiety at its source How cultivating intimacy with the Father rewires your mind for peace Timestamps: 0:00   – Welcome & Series Overview: Why Week 4 Matters   1:45   – Worry as Commander‑in‑Chief: How Anxiety Seizes Your Mind   4:10   – The Two Saturations: You Can Only Live in Worry…or Prayer   6:30   – Prayer Move #1: Habitual Presence Prayer   9:15   – Prayer Move #2: The ACTS framework  12:00  – Prayer Move #3: Listening Prayer in Action   15:20  – Real‑Life Stories: Prayer Cracking Anxiety’s Stronghold   23:10  – Practical Next Steps: Embedding Peace into Your Routine     Join the waitlist to receive FREE EARLY ACCESS to our Living Peace program! Coming this Fall! https://mailchi.mp/b10a369356c7/pjky3k02q7  .... Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 .... Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ .... Come on Pilgrimage with me! https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/

In this week's episode of the Chris Stefanick Show, we dive into the frontlines of spiritual warfare, exorcism ministry, and deliverance as I sit down with deliverance minister Dave Van Vickle, who has been working in deliverance ministry since he was 14! We unpack real encounters with demonic activity and equip you for battle. Learn the three tiers of demon attack, discover why love, truth, and the sacraments (even a simple hug!) are your most powerful weapons, and see how everyday moments can become acts of deliverance. Timestamps: 12:09 The 4 Tiers of Demonic Activity: From Temptation to Full Possession 16:16 4 unmistakable signs of authentic possession 23:02 Spider-woman? No..How a demonic assault made this woman scale the ceiling on all fours️ 28:02 An animal can be possessed!? This story is CRAZY!   29:36 They kept finding Mary in the TOILET every time they came home until they got rid of THIS!? 30:49 The demons’ handbook of fear: confession and priests send Demons running 32:47 The moment Our Lady forced demons to their knees and pray… 39:27 Everyday Spiritual Combat: how HUGS can be exorcistic! ️ Resources Mentioned: Dave Van Vickle’s Website: http://www.thecatholictruthaboutangelsanddemons.com/#/ Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 .........  Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ ........ The Chris Stefanick Show will soon be premiering on EWTN+ Streaming! You can start watching more great content at: EWTN.com/ondemand/ ........ ✈️ To learn more about all of Real Life Catholic Pilgrimages, visit: https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ ........ ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration in your inbox. https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20  

We’ve all been duped into thinking that the busier we are, the more successful we must be. But here’s the truth: hurry is a thief. It steals your joy, fractures your focus, and even suffocates your prayer life. In Week 3 of Living Joy, we will journey from ancient sundials to the ping of your smartphone, exposing how our obsession with time has hijacked our souls—and how the Gospel can set us free. What You’ll Discover:  How hurry quietly erodes your inner peace and prayer life. Steps to cut loose the tasks and commitments that leave you worn thin. A clear framework to rebuild your day around what truly matters Methods for carving out quiet moments to reconnect with Jesus Timestamps: 0:00  - Intro: The hidden cost of relentless rush 1:30  - Time’s takeover: Sundials → Smartphone madness 3:10  -  Spot “hurry sickness” in your everyday life 5:00  - Three life‑changing practices to reclaim your pace 7:20 – Next steps: Integrate rest into your routine .... Join the waitlist to receive FREE EARLY ACCESS to our Living Peace program! Coming this Fall! https://mailchi.mp/b10a369356c7/pjky3k02q7  .... Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 .... Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ .... Come on Pilgrimage with me! https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/

In this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with Deacon Bob Rice, who has spent 30 years on the front lines of youth ministry, to tackle one of the toughest question for Catholic families: How do we help our teens own their faith in a world of screens, stress, and nonstop noise? Bob and I unpack why smartphones are supercharging teen anxiety, decode the two pivotal growth spurts that make or break faith formation, and reveal why steady presence (even at their big game) is so important. Plus, get practical tips for building a small-team ministry and meeting kids on their turf to help bridge the generational gap. Timestamps: 5:25 Why smartphones have teens more anxious than ever 15:08 The two key growth spurts every parent and minister needs to understand 33:53 The blueprint for assembling a small core team that actually moves the needle 50:10 A simple shift: picturing Jesus as a 12-year-old to see Him in our teens ✝️ 55:10 From flannel shirts to Fortnite: meeting teens where they are—yes, even at the away game 1:00:16 Three practical steps for parents and grandparents: presence, invitation, holy dissatisfaction Resources Mentioned: Sharing the Gospel With Our Lives by Bob Rice: https://www.amazon.com/Sharing-Gospel-Our-Lives-Relational/dp/1639661492 The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036 Life Teen’s free parent & leader toolkits:https://lifeteen.com/cym/kickstart/ Steubenville Youth Conferences: https://steubenvilleconferences.com/youth-conferences/ Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 ........ Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ ........ The Chris Stefanick Show will soon be premiering on EWTN+ Streaming! You can start watching more great content at: EWTN.com/ondemand/ ........ ✈️ To learn more about all of Real Life Catholic Pilgrimages, visit: https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ ........ ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration in your inbox. https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20  

Your brain is hardwired to look for threats. That’s great if you’re in a jungle being chased by a bear. Not so great when you’re trying to live in the peace Jesus died to give you. In Week 2 of our Living Peace summer series, I delve into the real reason why so many of us are stuck in fear, outrage, and constant conflict, and how Jesus flips the script in one of His most famous parables: the Good Samaritan. What You’ll Discover: How fear hijacks your brain and lowers your IQ Why you’re always “on edge”—and how to stop living that way How to stop labeling people as threats and start seeing souls The Parable of the Good Samaritan is a challenge to your inner contempt .... Join the waitlist to receive FREE EARLY ACCESS to our Living Peace program! Coming this Fall! https://mailchi.mp/b10a369356c7/pjky3k02q7 .... Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 .... Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ .... Come on Pilgrimage with me! https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ 

In this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with seminary professor Scott Powell to journey through Jesus’ prayer life, from the blazing summit of the Transfiguration to the raw honesty of the Psalms. We’ll strip away the fear of getting prayer “wrong,” unlock God’s original prayer playbook in Exodus, and give you a fresh, step-by-step guide to praying the Our Father with courage and freedom. Plus, learn how to wait on God like Simeon, eyes open, heart expectant. Timestamps: 8:23 - Why Jesus paused on the mountaintop and what It means for you ⛰️ 16:18 - Give your soul a soundtrack—lament and hope like a Psalmist 24:34 -The Exodus roadmap: your ultimate prayer manual 34:33 - “Our Father” decoded: your blueprint for bold prayer ️ 49:15 - How to wait like Simeon: the art of silent, expectant prayer ⏳ Resources Mentioned: Walking with Christ: A Journey Through the Gospel of Luke by Scott Powell: https://ascensionpress.com/products/walking-with-christ-a-journey-through-the-gospel-of-luke ........ Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 ........ Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ ........ The Chris Stefanick Show will soon be premiering on EWTN+ Streaming! You can start watching more great content at: EWTN.com/ondemand/ ........ ✈️ To learn more about all of Real Life Catholic Pilgrimages, visit: https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ ........ ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration in your inbox. https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 ......... Listen to the "Chris Stefanick Show" as a podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZOMMAyrrwyFVVcEPU85vV

In Episode 1 of the Living Peace Series, I unpack how Jesus’ very first words in the Upper Room weren’t “Surprise” but “Peace be with you!”—a victorious shout that still echoes for us today, even when life feels totally out of control. We’ll explore childlike trust—the same bold faith that sent His disciples out with zero provisions (Luke 10) and kept Paul anchored in a Roman prison:“The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil 4:7) What You’ll Discover: Why Jesus sent His disciples out empty-handed—and how that radical surrender unlocks real, unshakable peace. How to carry Paul’s “prison-room of peace” into your boardrooms, traffic jams, and everyday challenges The secret to turning daily stress into steady trust by embracing God’s plan over your own Join the waitlist to receive FREE EARLY ACCESS to our Living Peace program! Coming this Fall! https://mailchi.mp/b10a369356c7/pjky3k02q7 .... St Ignatius’ self-offering prayer: https://us.magnificat.net/great-catholic-prayers/suscipe-prayer/ .... Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 .... Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ .... Come on Pilgrimage with me! https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ 

Sign up for the Daily Anchor for FREE and receive daily reflections, updates, and encouragement from Chris Stefanick to help you live with the joy you were made for: https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20 Help us transform hearts for Jesus! Join the mission and become a monthly donor (A Missionary of JOY!): https://moj.reallifecatholic.com/ In this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with Andrew Abela—founding dean of the Busch School of Business and author of Super Habits—to show you how to forge your character with practical, science-backed habits. We tackle the lie of an unchangeable personality, dive into the brain science behind cultivating gratitude, courage, and self-control, and share hands-on tools—from a simple night-time gratitude ritual to the split-second virtue that guided Sully on the Hudson. Plus, discover why leaning into God’s grace always wins over raw willpower. Timestamps: 1:52 - Debunking Your Brain: Why “Wired This Way” Doesn’t Fly   5:47 What makes a habit “super” and how to create one that sticks.   39:05 Tame your anger with a velvet glove, not a chain.   33:48 Four virtues that power every choice—discipline, courage, justice & temperance. 48:43 Crash landing—a real-time lesson in virtue that saved lives. ✈️ 1:09:17 Why sailing on God’s grace beats rowing with your own strength. ⛵ Crash landing—a real-time lesson in virtue that saved lives. ✈️ Why sailing on God’s grace beats rowing with your own strength. ⛵ Resources Mentioned: Download the Grow Virtue App and pick your first habit: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/growvirtue/id6740114810 Grab Super Habits by Andrew Abela: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/super-habits/?srsltid=AfmBOoqsp2im0nAsccrVmYJtnpys47gQhhwTNLceb97Rqy5WrAOYlJQX The Anatomy of Virtue: https://superhabit.substack.com/p/the-anatomy-of-virtue?r=457iow&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true ........ The Chris Stefanick Show will soon be premiering on EWTN+ Streaming! You can start watching more great content at: EWTN.com/ondemand/ ........ ✈️ To learn more about all of Real Life Catholic Pilgrimages, visit: https://reallifecatholic.com/pilgrimages/ ........ ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly inspiration in your inbox. https://mailchi.mp/reallifecatholic/daily-anchor-landing-page-20