The Catholic Man Show

A lively dive into Josef Pieper’s essay on how language can be used to deceive or dominate. Short segments explore lies versus withholding truth, flattery as manipulation, and how media and social platforms reward flattering deception. The conversation ties corrupt language to propaganda, speech control, and the erosion of a culture that seeks truth.

Brandon Sheard, founder of Farmstead Meatsmith and mobile butcher who teaches traditional butchery, discusses on-farm lamb harvesting, maximizing usable yield, and humane slaughter practices. He explores teaching harvest skills at the Alcuin Institute, how raising kids around slaughter shapes them, and practical cooking methods for whole-animal use.

Pat Flynn, writer, philosopher, and coach behind Chronicles of Strength, joins to unpack natural law in plain terms. He explores how essences ground ethics, why natural law matters for men's virtue and purpose, contrasts Stoicism with Christian theology, and ties fitness, fasting, and self-mastery to moral formation.

What is a good death? Why is St. Joseph the patron of a good death? Indulgences this month! Scroll to the bottom of the page for the show transcript ENJOY THE SHOW AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE? SUPPORT TCMS, GET AWESOME THANK YOU GIFTS, AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD. Become a Patron! PATREON AUDIO: Casti Connubii ONLY FOR PATRONS! About our drink: Del Bac American Single Malt Whiskey Del Bac produces award-winning American Single Malt whiskey in Tucson, Arizona. 100% own-make whiskies weave the rich mosaic of the Southwestern heritage with traditional Scottish distilling methods, yielding a truly unique blend of cultures and traditions in every bottle. About our gear: This week we have a call to action instead of an actual gear. The Vatican has extended plenary indulgences for the dead throughout the month of November. Two main ways to gain the indulgences in the month of November: 1. Visit a cemetery and pray for the dead during the Octave of All Saints' Day. 2. Those who piously visit a church or oratory on All Souls' Day and recited the Our Father and the Creed. The decree also encourages priests to make the sacraments as widely available as possible during November. About the Topic: Why do we pray to St. Joseph for a happy death? What is a good death? Should you wait until the last hour to have your loved ones receive The Last Rites? What is an Apostolic Pardon? Will people actually go to Hell? We discuss this and a lot more in this episode. The Catholic Woodworker: Check out The Catholic Woodworker’s home altars. Home Altar Prayer Card [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuJhUs7wHyI] TIME CODES: If this is your first time listening to The Catholic Man Show, we do 3 things almost every episode:1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12.2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24.3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48If you haven’t listened to The Catholic Man Show before, check out our previous episodes here. Subscribe to our  YouTube channel to watch past episodes. OnlineGreatBooks.com provides accountability, curation, community, and personal growth. SIGN UP USING PROMO CODE, “CATHOLICMAN” AND GET 25% OFF THE FIRST 3 MONTHS. Want to help The Catholic Man Show? By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show. Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list: Click Here Looking for a prayer to pray with your wife? Check this blog out. Are you getting our emails? Sign up for our (almost) monthly newsletter where we give you all bacon content – never spam.  SIGN UP HERE: If you enjoyed this episode of The Catholic Man Show and are looking to protect your family from the dangers of the internet, go to Covenant Eyes and use promo code “Catholicman” for a 30-day free trial of keeping your family safe.

When God called Israel out of slavery in Egypt to a life of freedom as his people, it was the defining moment in Israel’s history. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the show transcript ENJOY THE SHOW AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE? SUPPORT TCMS, GET AWESOME THANK YOU GIFTS, AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD. Become a Patron! PATREON AUDIO: CASTI CONNUBII About our drink: Deanston 12 year The new, relaunched 12 year old, this single malt has been bottled at a slightly higher proof, negating the necessity for chill-filtration and as such retaining more of its original charm. A lovely dram from the Deanston distillery. About our gear: Nailers, also known as nail guns, are available in coil and strip nail loading configurations. Coil nailers, often called siding nailers, use flexible strings of nails joined by wires forming a round magazine. This type of nail gun is more compact and can fit into more places than models requiring nail strips. Coil nailers hold more nails than other models, so you can drive more nails than strip nail guns before reloading. Once you have your siding nails and nailer, you can learn how to select siding by checking out our Siding Buying Guide. Strip nailers use nail magazines arranged on a long, slender strip or cartridge that slides into the gun. Strips of paper, plastic or wire hold the nails together. This configuration distributes the weight of the nails, making them easier to handle compared to coil nail guns. That means electric nailers requiring strips also handle easier than coil varieties. Comparing Nailers Nailers are effective and versatile. Some models are useful in heavy-duty, high-volume applications, while others work well for small jobs. Framing nailers handle large projects, such as building decks, constructing room additions or framing houses. Finish nailer guns are lighter than the typical framing nailer guns and work well for assembling furniture and installing cabinets, trim and molding. Staplers, tackers and brad nailers are compact and suited for precision work. They require specialized nails. Roofing nailers are designed for applying roof shingles. You can learn how by reading How to Install Shingles. Flooring nailers speed up the installation of hardwood flooring. Palm nailers are small, handheld tools that can drive nails in tight spaces. They don't have onboard nail storage, so you have to reload them after driving each nail. About the Topic: This episode is taken from Dr. Tim Gray - Exodus: Called to Freedom by Ascension Press When God called Israel out of slavery in Egypt to a life of freedom as his people, it was the defining moment in Israel’s history. Exodus: Called to Freedom looks through the lens of Christ and the Church to show that, more than just seeking to free his people from the domination of Pharaoh, God desired to free his people from the far more dangerous grip of sin. Presenter Tim Gray explains how the Exodus story is not just Israel’s story but our story as well, because it reveals who God is and what he calls us to be. Discover the divine purpose behind the plagues on Egypt and how God’s law reflects his love and concern. Learn the keys to authentic freedom and how a proper understanding of the Exodus can illuminate one’s understanding of the Christian Faith. The Catholic Woodworker: Check out The Catholic Woodworker’s home altars. Home Altar Prayer Card [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENCeZ3fvVBo] TIME CODES: If this is your first time listening to The Catholic Man Show, we do 3 things almost every episode:1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12.2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24.3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48If you haven’t listened to The Catholic Man Show before, check out our previous episodes here.Subscribe to our  YouTube channel to watch past episodes. OnlineGreatBooks.com provides accountability, curation, community, and personal growth. SIGN UP USING PROMO CODE, “CATHOLICMAN” AND GET 25% OFF THE FIRST 3 MONTHS. Want to help The Catholic Man Show? By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show. Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list: Click Here Looking for a prayer to pray with your wife? Check this blog out. Are you getting our emails? Sign up for our (almost) monthly newsletter where we give you all bacon content – never spam.  SIGN UP HERE: If you enjoyed this episode of The Catholic Man Show and are looking to protect your family from the dangers of the internet, go to Covenant Eyes and use promo code “Catholicman” for a 30-day free trial of keeping your family safe.

The thoughts that take place in the memory can weigh us down to the point of death, or enliven us to sainthood Scroll to the bottom of the page for the show transcript ENJOY THE SHOW AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE? SUPPORT TCMS, GET AWESOME THANK YOU GIFTS, AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD. Become a Patron! PATREON AUDIO: BULL OF CANONIZATION OF ST. FRANCIS About our drink: John Walker & Sons Celebratory Blend 2020 marks 200 years since John Walker first opened the doors to a small grocery store in rural Scotland, setting in motion a chain of events that would change the world of Scotch whisky forever. This is a limited edition release inspired by our first commercial blend ‘Old Highland Whisky’  the first of our whiskies to be exported from Scotland to the four corners of the world. About our gear: Lansky Deluxe 5-Stone Sharpening System Deluxe 5-stone knife sharpening system for kitchen, outdoor, hobby, or garden knives Includes extra-coarse, coarse, medium, fine alumina oxide, and extra-fine ceramic hones Controlled-angle sharpening system with 17-, 20-, 25-, and 30-degree angle options Color-coded stones with finger-grooved safety holders; specially formulated honing oil Includes precision-engineered knife clamp and custom-molded storage/carrying case About the Topic: Many times when we sin, it is because we have entertained a disorder and perceived it to be good. When we do sin many times it is hard to forget about what we have done and we can glorify the sin. "Forgiveness of sins by God is precisely the highest and the most eminent form of the purification of memory. That is because the divine forgiveness really erases and destroys the sin, so that its weight does not burden the conscience anymore." How we can help purify the mind: 1. Confession 2. Adoration and an increase in prayer life which increases the theological virtue of hope 3 Holy thoughts and images. The Catholic Woodworker: Check out The Catholic Woodworker's home altars. Home Altar Prayer Card [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIaBclDJ-xQ] TIME CODES:If this is your first time listening to The Catholic Man Show, we do 3 things almost every episode:1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12.2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24.3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48 If you haven’t listened to The Catholic Man Show before, check out our previous episodes here. Subscribe to our  YouTube channel to watch past episodes. OnlineGreatBooks.com provides accountability, curation, community, and personal growth. SIGN UP USING PROMO CODE, “CATHOLICMAN” AND GET 25% OFF THE FIRST 3 MONTHS. Want to help The Catholic Man Show? By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show. Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list: Click Here Looking for a prayer to pray with your wife? Check this blog out. Are you getting our emails? Sign up for our (almost) monthly newsletter where we give you all bacon content – never spam.  SIGN UP HERE: If you enjoyed this episode of The Catholic Man Show and are looking to protect your family from the dangers of the internet, go to Covenant Eyes and use promo code “Catholicman” for a 30-day free trial of keeping your family safe.

Dr. John Cuddeback joins us to discuss why we are so bad at public discourse Scroll to the bottom of the page for the show transcript ENJOY THE SHOW AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE? SUPPORT TCMS, GET AWESOME THANK YOU GIFTS, AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD. Become a Patron! PATREON AUDIO: BULL OF CANONIZATION OF ST. FRANCIS About our drink: We didn't have a featured drink in this episode. It was recorded at 7am... we had to go to work... moderation. About our gear: True Friendship: Where Virtue Becomes Happiness We all want true friends. But how many of us know what friendship is? "Friendship: The Art of Happiness" explains what friendship is, why we seek it, and why it is often hard to find. Philosopher John Cuddeback deftly weaves the timeless wisdom of the Greeks and Sacred Scripture into a practical wisdom that will show you the path to the most rewarding of human achievements - being a friend. About the Topic: Here's Dr. John Cuddeback's article we mention in the episode. Why are we so bad at public discourse? Why can we not have civil conversations anymore? How do we cultivate good conversations within our family and teach our children to have good quality conversations? We discuss this and more with Dr. John Cuddeback in this episode. (Make sure to watch the full episode on Youtube) About our Guest: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88YeanRMmME] From Dr. John Cuddeback: In my quarter-century as a philosophy professor, I’ve been exposed to much wisdom. I try to understand it, and I want to share what I have found. Being married twenty-five years and raising six children has also brought a few hard-to-see things to light. I have known the struggles of being a husband, father, friend, employee, and citizen in very confusing times. The travails of the household—as experienced by husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, children, and others—especially consume my attention and are close to my heart. The way forward is not easy, but we can search for it and travel it, together. My search is for refreshing and revitalizing waters from a good place. Peaceful yet challenging, silent but powerful, old as the hills and exactly what we need today. I want to reconnect with what we already know, or at least that we can know. It’s both deep within us, and it’s out there. We need to find it, and I know we can. My goal is a more fully human life, in its many facets, lived together in community and in life-giving relationships. I hope we can work toward this together. Visit Dr. John Cuddeback's website - Life-Craft The Catholic Woodworker: Want to help your child grow in virtue and have prudence in public discourse? Check out The Catholic Woodworker's St. Thomas Aquinas Home Altar.  There is a prayer on the back for "students", and a good reminder that we are all students.  In the case of public discourse we should look to St. Thomas Aquinas as inspiration for how to study, and how to argue well and charitably. Home Altar: https://catholicwoodworker.com/collections/home-altars/products/home-altar?variant=32517953781834 Prayer Card: https://catholicwoodworker.com/collections/prayer-resources/products/prayer-card-sets?variant=32540766666826 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT3JqzGkh1M] TIME CODES: If this is your first time listening to The Catholic Man Show, we do 3 things almost every episode:1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12.2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24.3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48 If you haven’t listened to The Catholic Man Show before, check out our previous episodes here. Subscribe to our  YouTube channel to watch past episodes. OnlineGreatBooks.com provides accountability, curation, community, and personal growth. SIGN UP USING PROMO CODE, “CATHOLICMAN” AND GET 25% OFF THE FIRST 3 MONTHS. Want to help The Catholic Man Show? By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show. Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list: Click Here Looking for a prayer to pray with your wife? Check this blog out. Are you getting our emails? Sign up for our (almost) monthly newsletter where we give you all bacon content – never spam.  SIGN UP HERE: If you enjoyed this episode of The Catholic Man Show and are looking to protect your family from the dangers of the internet, go to Covenant Eyes and use promo code “Catholicman” for a 30-day free trial of keeping your family safe.

Code of Canon Law with Fr. David Webb Scroll to the bottom of the page for the show transcript ENJOY THE SHOW AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE? SUPPORT TCMS, GET AWESOME THANK YOU GIFTS, AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD. Become a Patron! PATREON AUDIO: BULL OF CANONIZATION OF ST. FRANCIS About our drink: Kurayoshi Sherry Cask A sherried expression from the Kurayoshi range, created by little-known Japanese whisky producer Matsui Shuzou (also known for sake and shochu). These whiskies are blended malts, made with whiskies distilled in Scotland and shipped over to Japan, where they're blended with Japanese whisky. About our gear: The Code of Canon Law Here's a study edition that would be cool to have as a reference. You can access the code of canon law on the Vatican website. About the Topic: What is the Code of Canon Law? Why is it important to Catholic dads? Is it infallible? We discuss these questions in this week's episode with Fr. David Webb. About our Guest: Fr. David Webb is the Associate Pastor of Christ the King Parish and Chaplain of St. Philip Neri Newman Center at the University of Tulsa Here's a great introduction to Fr. David Webb. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUlQorN5t9M] TIME CODES: If this is your first time listening to The Catholic Man Show, we do 3 things almost every episode:1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12.2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24.3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48 If you haven’t listened to The Catholic Man Show before, check out our previous episodes here. Subscribe to our  YouTube channel to watch past episodes. OnlineGreatBooks.com provides accountability, curation, community, and personal growth. SIGN UP USING PROMO CODE, “CATHOLICMAN” AND GET 25% OFF THE FIRST 3 MONTHS. Want to help The Catholic Man Show? By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show. Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list: Click Here Looking for a prayer to pray with your wife? Check this blog out. Are you getting our emails? Sign up for our (almost) monthly newsletter where we give you all bacon content – never spam.  SIGN UP HERE: If you enjoyed this episode of The Catholic Man Show and are looking to protect your family from the dangers of the internet, go to Covenant Eyes and use promo code “Catholicman” for a 30-day free trial of keeping your family safe.

Aquinas, Causes of Love, and Marriage Scroll to the bottom of the page for the show transcript ENJOY THE SHOW AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE? SUPPORT TCMS, GET AWESOME THANK YOU GIFTS, AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD. Become a Patron! PATREON AUDIO: BULL OF CANONIZATION OF ST. FRANCIS About our drink: Johnnie Walker 18 year old Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years is made using whiskies that have matured for at least 18 years. Carefully chosen for their flavor and quality, these whiskies make for a wonderful combination of both classic and contemporary tastes – blending notes of citrus and fragrant almonds, with warm vanilla and a hint of tropical tangerines. When you're looking for a whisky to make an occasion or celebration extra special, Johnnie Walker Aged 18 Years is an excellent choice. About our gear: No gear this week but something to do with your wife. You and your wife write down the top 10 things that make you the happiest. Share the 10 things and think about if what you do throughout the day moves you closer to those things or further away. This idea came from reading the book Playing with Frie by Scott Rieckens About the Topic: The Good as a Cause of Love That it is (ST I-II:26:1) “As stated above (Q. XXVI., A. 1), Love belongs to the appetitive power which is a passive faculty. Wherefore its object stands in relation to it as the cause of its movement or act. Therefore the cause of love must needs be love’s object. Now the proper object of love is the good; because, as stated above (Q. XXVI., AA. 1, 2), love implies a certain connaturalness or complacency of the lover for the thing beloved, and to everything, that thing is a good, which is akin and proportionate to it. It follows, therefore, that good is the proper cause of love. Application to Married Life The more virtuous, the more loveable. Foster natural virtues (prudence, temperance, fortitude, and justice) Foster supernatural virtues (faith, hope, and love) Beauty as a Cause of Love That it is (ST I-II:26:1 ad 3) “The beautiful is the same as the good, and they differ in aspect only. For since good is what all seek, the notion of good is that which calms the desire; while the notion of the beautiful is that which calms the desire, by being seen or known. Consequently those senses chiefly regard the beautiful, which are the most cognitive, viz., sight and hearing, as ministering to reason; for we speak of beautiful sights and beautiful sounds. But in reference to the other objects of the other senses, we do not use the expression beautiful, for we do not speak of beautiful tastes, and beautiful odours. Thus it is evident that beauty adds to goodness a relation to the cognitive faculty: so that good means that which simply pleases the appetite; while the beautiful is something pleasant to apprehend.” Application to Married Life The more beautiful, the more loveable. Beauty as seen: e.g., physical appearances, external behavior, facial expression of mood, etc. Beauty as known: e.g., knowledge of spouses life, skills, ideas, etc. Knowledge is Cause of Love That it is (ST I-II:26:2) “As stated above (A. 1), good is the cause of love, as being its object. But good is not the object of the appetite, except as apprehended. And therefore love demands some apprehension of the good that is loved. For this reason the Philosopher (Ethic. ix. 5, 12) says that bodily sight is the beginning of sensitive love: and in like manner the contemplation of spiritual beauty or goodness is the beginning of spiritual love. Accordingly knowledge is the cause of love for the same reason as good is, which can be loved only if known.” Application to Married Life The more knowledge we have of our spouses, the move loveable they become. Deep and meaningful conversation fosters growth in knowledge of spouse. Likeness is Cause of Love That it is (ST I-II:26:3) “Likeness, properly speaking, is a cause of love . . . One kind of likeness arises from each thing having the same quality actually: for example, two things possessing the quality of whiteness are said to be alike . . . [this] kind of likeness causes love of friendship or well-wishing. For the very fact that two men are alike, having, as it were, one form, makes them to be, in a manner, one in that form: thus two men are one thing in the species of humanity, and two white men are one thing in whiteness. Hence the affections of one tend to the other, as being one with him; and he wishes good to him as to himself.” Application to Married Life It often occurs when one excels in an area and the other doesn’t, there can be tension. As such, we should strive to attain likeness or commonality in some areas of the spousal friendship. E.g., exercise, topics of study, laughing at memes, etc. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tivjahs81UE] TIME CODES:If this is your first time listening to The Catholic Man Show, we do 3 things almost every episode:1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12.2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24. 3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48 If you haven’t listened to The Catholic Man Show before, check out our previous episodes here. Subscribe to our  YouTube channel to watch past episodes. OnlineGreatBooks.com provides accountability, curation, community, and personal growth. SIGN UP USING PROMO CODE, “CATHOLICMAN” AND GET 25% OFF THE FIRST 3 MONTHS. Want to help The Catholic Man Show? By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show. Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list: Click Here Looking for a prayer to pray with your wife? Check this blog out. Are you getting our emails? Sign up for our (almost) monthly newsletter where we give you all bacon content – never spam.  SIGN UP HERE: If you enjoyed this episode of The Catholic Man Show and are looking to protect your family from the dangers of the internet, go to Covenant Eyes and use promo code “Catholicman” for a 30-day free trial of keeping your family safe.

Clear Creek Monastery - Fr. Bachmann talks to use about chanting Scroll to the bottom of the page for the show transcript ENJOY THE SHOW AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE? SUPPORT TCMS, GET AWESOME THANK YOU GIFTS, AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD. Become a Patron! PATREON AUDIO: ST. THOMAS AQUINAS ON KINGSHIP About our drink: Broken Arrow Brewing - Clear Creek Saison  Saith Saison, French meaning "Season". A style of farmhouse ale from the Northern regions of France and Belgium. Named in honor of the Saint Benedictine monks that first traveled to Indian Territory in 1875. They returned in 1999 to build their Clear Creek Abbey outside of Hulbert, OK. This is quite carbonated with fruity, floral, and earthy aromas with a hint of spice. Slightly sweet with a golden straw hue. About our gear: Liber Usualis This book contains the propers and ordinary of the Mass for the whole year as well as the chants for the Divine Office according to the Roman Rite of 1962 About the Topic: Why do we chant? What's the difference between chanting and singing? If we sing, do we pray twice? What if we sing badly, does it still count? We talk about this and more with Fr. Bachmann from Clear Creek Abbey. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E79fMfPT-AA] TIME CODES:If this is your first time listening to The Catholic Man Show, we do 3 things almost every episode: 1.) Open, review, and enjoy a man beverage – Minutes 1-12. 2.) Highlight a man gear – Minutes 12-24. 3.) Have a manly conversation – Minutes 24-48 If you haven’t listened to The Catholic Man Show before, check out our previous episodes here. Subscribe to our  YouTube channel to watch past episodes. OnlineGreatBooks.com provides accountability, curation, community, and personal growth. SIGN UP USING PROMO CODE, “CATHOLICMAN” AND GET 25% OFF THE FIRST 3 MONTHS. Want to help The Catholic Man Show? By giving us a rating on iTunes, it helps others find the show. Want to say up with The Catholic Man Show? Sign up for our mailing list: Click Here Looking for a prayer to pray with your wife? Check this blog out. Are you getting our emails? Sign up for our (almost) monthly newsletter where we give you all bacon content – never spam.  SIGN UP HERE: If you enjoyed this episode of The Catholic Man Show and are looking to protect your family from the dangers of the internet, go to Covenant Eyes and use promo code “Catholicman” for a 30-day free trial of keeping your family safe.