The Catholic Gentleman
John Heinen, Devin Schadt
The Catholic Gentleman is a show for Catholic Men on topics related to living your best life in the modern world. Featuring conversations on all aspects of masculinity, as well as interviews with experts, the show seeks to provide practical insights for men of all ages. There are great Catholic men who are intentionally committed to the difficult work of actual life. Join us and be one of them.
Hosts include John Heinen and Devin Schadt.
Episodes are released weekly.
Be a Man. Be a Saint.
View and Listen to Previous Episodes - https://catholicgentleman.com/all-episodes
Hosts include John Heinen and Devin Schadt.
Episodes are released weekly.
Be a Man. Be a Saint.
View and Listen to Previous Episodes - https://catholicgentleman.com/all-episodes
Episodes
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May 7, 2026 • 1h 6min
Why 90% of Catholic Kids Leave the Faith (w/ Dr. Greg Popcak)
Dr. Greg Popcak, a Catholic counselor and author with 30+ years helping families, offers practical guidance for keeping faith alive at home. He outlines research-backed family habits, explains how affection and everyday rituals tether kids to faith, and reframes fatherly leadership as loving liturgical facilitation. Stories and concrete practices make the conversation relatable and urgent.
Apr 26, 2026 • 1h 4min
Exorcist Fr. Ripperger: Raising Your Sons to Be Men
Fr. Chad Ripperger, a Catholic priest and exorcist who writes on spiritual warfare and masculinity, reflects on his mechanic upbringing. He talks about why many young men stay adolescent. He links practical toolwork, responsibility, and rites like hunting to forming real masculine strength. He contrasts active, skillful leisure with passive distractions.
Apr 23, 2026 • 1h 4min
This 7-Step Morning Protocol Will Change Everything
A practical seven-step morning protocol that reshapes how a man starts his day. They cover fixed wake times, the 'heroic minute,' and whether to drink coffee before prayer. Evening examen and short movement routines get attention. The conversation ties physical training, temperament, and fatherly leadership into a faith-centered rhythm.
Apr 16, 2026 • 1h 11min
No. 1 Relationship Expert Reveals the Secret to Real Intimacy (w/ Adam Lane Smith)
Adam Lane Smith, a licensed therapist-turned-coach who teaches attachment science, explains why men can be outwardly capable yet emotionally isolated. He breaks down how attachment styles, vasopressin and oxytocin shape bonding. He outlines practical rhythms for restoring connection, from male networks and communication to an oxytocin pipeline for renewed desire.
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Apr 9, 2026 • 1h 17min
The Hidden Root of Anxiety w/ Dr. Bob Schuchts
Dr. Bob Schuchts, founder of the St. John Paul II Healing Center and author on Christian healing, shares personal stories and ministry wisdom. He explores how unnamed pain becomes anxiety, the gap between inner life and outward persona, wounds of abandonment and powerlessness, and how noticing alarms and inviting Jesus begins real healing. Short, candid, and heart-focused conversation.
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Apr 5, 2026 • 2min
Happy Easter to You and Your Family
They celebrate the transition from Lent into a living Easter that extends beyond a single day. They explore how deep Lenten practice can heighten joy and unity with Christ. A call to choose spiritual renewal over old habits and to prepare the heart for Pentecost is emphasized. The conversation closes with gratitude and prayerful encouragement.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 1h 16min
The Only Way for a Man to Behave Online (w/Timothy Flanders)
Timothy Flanders, Editor-in-Chief of OnePeterFive and Catholic digital apostolate leader, reflects on how the internet reshapes men's speech and souls. He discusses the algorithm’s pull toward outrage, how online life can disembody community, and a Scripture-rooted “Internet Promise” for charitable digital conduct. He also introduces Pelican Plus as a faith‑centered alternative to addictive platforms.
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Mar 29, 2026 • 11min
The World Will Turn on You. Be Ready.
Fr. Ken Geraci, a priest and spiritual director noted for pastoral reflections on prayer and the spiritual life, guides a Holy Week meditation. He probes how public praise can turn to abandonment. He challenges listeners to choose obedience over comfort. He invites receptivity to God’s will amid contradiction, suffering, and misunderstanding.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 13min
5 Traits Women Want in a Man
They outline five concrete areas men should develop to become marriage-ready. Topics include how physical discipline and grooming signal character, the role of work ethic in self-mastery, the importance of interior spiritual and emotional formation, how male friendships prepare you for relationships, and why posture and proactive service matter.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 17min
The Father Who Ran: When A Child Refuses
A candid look at why a child’s rebellion wounds a father’s sense of worth. They use the Prodigal Son to explore pride, presence, and provision. Practical first moves are discussed, like humility, asking forgiveness, and rebuilding trust through listening. The conversation focuses on mercy, separating hurt from harm, and crafting a long-term vision to restore relationship.
