Every Catholic Man Podcast

Jesus condemns the judging of others and urges a man to recognize his sinfulness in the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Prayer so he can realize his spiritual poverty and pray to the Savior and by building the Virtue of Kindness so he can more perfectly bear love for others instead of false witness.Read the Transcript here.Thanks for listening to the Every Catholic Man Podcast. Check out the new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man–2026.Go to Every Catholic Man to find more tools and resources to help you become a holier and happier Catholic man. 

Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book,  Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026.ECM Five Minute Maxims for Men - Imitate the Mercy of Jesus

In another of the ECM Deep Discussions, Jeff Cavins speaks about the challenges and blessings of evangelizing Catholic Men. Jeff is the creator of the Great Adventure Bible Series, host of the popular Daily Gospel Series on the Hallow app, and leader of pilgrimages to the Holy Lands and beyond. Find out more about Jeff at JeffCavins.com.Get your copy of Becoming a Happier Catholic Man – 2026 now.

Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book,  Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026.ECM Five Minute Maxims for Men - Haunted by Dark Thoughts? Ask Jesus for Holy Forgetfulness

Jesus urges men to fight for justice in the face of injustice in the Parable of the Widow and the Unrighteous Judge. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Faith so he can receive the astounding rewards of seeking justice and by pursuing the Virtue of Orderliness so he can do his best to prepare for the inevitable crises of life.Get the transcript here.Check out the new book, Becoming a Happier Catholic Man–2026.Go to Every Catholic Man to find more tools and resources to help you become a holier and happier Catholic man. 

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Jesus cleanses 10 lepers but offers eternal salvation only to one grateful leper. Every Catholic man can grow in happiness by building the Virtue of Religion so he can thank Jesus for his blessing by joyfully practicing Catholicism and by seeking the Fruits of Faithfulness and Kindness so he can seek healing from Jesus for himself or others.Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book,  Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026.

Welcome to Every Catholic Man Deep Discussions, where we dive into the challenges Catholic men and the Church face today — and find ways to overcome them.Today’s Guest:In this discussion, I talk with Fr. Mike Schmitz about the state of Catholic men in the Church, the struggles they face, and how we can help men overcome these challenges and live heroic Catholic lives.About the Guest:Fr. Mike Schmitz is the host, along with Jeff Cavins, of the Bible in a Year podcast — one of the top podcasts in the world. He is also the host of Catechism in a Year and a sought-after Catholic speaker, preacher, and author.Don't ForgetGo to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book,  Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026.

Go to EveryCatholicMan.com and find tools and resources to help you become a better Catholic Son and Catholic Father. Grow in holiness and happiness in 2026! Check out the critically acclaimed new book,  Becoming a Happier Catholic Man - 2026.We live in a material world surrounded by noise, possessions, and constant comparisons. From a young age, many of us are taught to make our own way—to build a name, succeed, impress, and be approved by others. We begin to crave praise. The applause of friends, the compliments at work, the admiration on social media. It feels good, and we chase it. But that hunger for worldly affirmation subtly drives us to do only the things the world rewards, and to avoid anything that might get us rejected.But the world’s values don’t lead to Heaven. In fact, Jesus warns that following Him will divide people—even within families—and may cost you comfort, reputation, or relationships: “Do not think that I have come to bring peace… I have not come to bring peace, but a sword” (Mt 10:34, RSVCE). For two thousand years, saints and martyrs have been scorned by the world, yet honored in Heaven. When you aim to please the crowd, you risk ignoring the will of God. When you live to be holy, you often displease the world—but you please the King.Jesus won’t ask how many awards you earned, followers you had, or promotions you secured. He will ask if you served Him with faithfulness and love. The only approval that matters forever is His. So today, work to hear these words from the Savior: “Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your master” (Mt 25:23, RSVCE).ChallengeToday, resist the temptation to seek the world’s praise. Choose one action—whether at work, in your family, or in your parish—that will likely go unnoticed by others but will please Christ. Offer it to Him alone, and seek only His approval.Pray: Lord Jesus Christ, my God and my King, grant me the Virtue of Magnanimity so that I may constantly strive to do the great work You have equipped me to do. Free me from chasing the applause of the world, and make me hunger only for Your approval. May I live each day so that I may hear You say, “Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your master.” Amen.