The Catholic Coaching Podcast

Fr. Chris Shofner never thought he’d spend his life preaching from the pulpit—let alone coaching souls through their deepest struggles. In this powerful episode, Fr. Chris shares his journey from shy neuroscience student to Catholic priest, and how Metanoia Catholic’s Mindset Coaching Certification gave him the tools to shepherd more effectively, love more boldly, and guide others into real transformation.We talk about: – The difference between spiritual renewal and mindset renewal – How coaching has impacted his parish leadership, staff, and confessional ministry – Practical ways priests and lay leaders can use coaching tools – What it looks like to really help people move past emotional blocks – Why the Church needs mindset coaches now more than everWhether you’re in ministry, considering coaching, or just want to be a more effective instrument of God’s grace—this conversation will stretch you and stir your heart.🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review! 💬 Have questions? Reach out at metanoiacatholic.comSend us Fan MailSupport the show____________________► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCASTApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube...

This is Part 2 of our two-part series on wealth, desire, and the Catholic heart.In Part 1, we asked: Is the love of money the root of all evil? We explored how wealth is often tied to our desire for happiness and security.Now in Part 2, we dig into two more deceptive promises of money:“Wealth will make people love me”“Wealth will finally set me free”Matt and Erin expose how these thoughts show up in our temperaments, our wounds, and our walk with God, and how they subtly shift our trust from the Father to our finances.You’ll learn:How money becomes a false savior for loneliness and fearThe danger of letting other people’s opinions define your worthWhy real freedom doesn’t come from your bank accountHow to pray, repent, and reorder your desires toward GodIf you’ve ever said, “When I make more money, then I’ll feel secure/loved/in control”, watch this now.God gave you those desires. Don’t settle for a counterfeit.🔔 Subscribe for more Catholic mindset content📌 Watch Part 1 first: Money, Happiness, and God: What Are You Really Chasing? 🎯 Share this with a friend who’s chasing freedom but feeling stuckSend us Fan MailSupport the show____________________► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCASTApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube...

Is it a sin to desire wealth?In this episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin tackle one of the most common but unspoken struggles among Christians: the emotional and spiritual tension between money and holiness. What if the desire for wealth isn’t the problem, but our reason for desiring it is?You’ll learn:How to discern whether your desire for wealth is rooted in love of money or love of missionWhat the Church teaches about happiness (beatitude) and its connection to moneyHow to know if wealth has become an idol in your lifeThe difference between using money as a means or treating it as an endSimple mindset shifts to move from fear and scarcity to freedom and trustIf you've ever thought, "I’ll feel safer or happier when I have more money," this conversation is for you.God wants to renew your mind.He wants to be the source of your peace, not your bank account.Subscribe for more Catholic coaching content that integrates mindset, virtue, and formation. Send us Fan MailSupport the show____________________► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCASTApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube...

Is money actually the root of all evil, or is it our attachment to money that holds us back from trusting God fully?In this episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin unpack the Church’s teaching on wealth, possessions, and how to find your God-given purpose by renewing your mindset around money. You will walk through a framework that reveals where fear, scarcity, and control show up in your finances and how those thoughts might be blocking you from receiving God's provision.If you have ever asked what does God want me to do or struggled with fear around not having enough, this conversation will help you move from anxiety to peace and from control to confidence in God.You will discover:What Scripture really says about moneyHow emotional dependence creates disordered attachmentsA practical tool for renewing your thoughts and healing fear around moneyWhy trusting God's provision is key to living your purposeHow to recognize when your identity is rooted in money instead of in ChristYou do not need more money to feel safe. You need the right mindset rooted in truth.Send us Fan MailSupport the show____________________► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCASTApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube...

Jeanne Mancini, President Emeritus of March for Life, joins Matt and Erin to share how Catholic Mindset Coaching has reignited her mission and redefined what it means to be pro-life in a post-Roe world. From testifying before Congress to leading one of the most recognized pro-life organizations, Jeanne reveals why she turned down prestigious roles to pursue something deeper: helping others flourish from the inside out.In this powerful conversation, you’ll hear:Why Jeanne chose Catholic Mindset Coaching over high-profile opportunitiesHow 60% of post-abortive women say mindset support would have helped them choose lifeThe massive potential of coaching inside pregnancy centers, pro-life leadership, and Catholic apostolatesThe internal transformation that leadership demands—and how coaching fosters itJeanne’s raw, honest take on identity, burnout, and trusting God in the unknownIf you’re in Catholic ministry, leadership, or the pro-life movement, this episode will give you vision and tools to lead more effectively and live more abundantly.Curious about coaching or want to train with us? → Learn more about our Catholic Coach CertificationShare this episode with a friend who’s passionate about leadership or the pro-life missionSend us Fan MailSupport the show____________________► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCASTApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube...

Ever feel like life is happening to you instead of through you? In this episode, Matt and Erin tackle the victim mindset head-on—what it is, how it hides in your everyday thoughts, and how to break free from it through truth, responsibility, and grace.Discover how Scripture and Church teaching reveal the real cost of staying stuck in blame, excuses, and self-pity—and why freedom starts with reclaiming your God-given authority over your own life.You’ll learn:What the victim mentality actually is6 signs you may be stuck in it8 toxic beliefs fueling the victim loop4 proven strategies to shift from helpless to hopefulThe Catholic view of redemptive suffering (and how it’s your superpower)Whether you're a coach, parent, spouse, or leader—this is a must-watch if you're tired of playing small and ready to grow in maturity, virtue, and impact.Ready to go deeper? Join our training: https://www.metanoiacatholic.comSend us Fan MailSupport the show____________________► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCASTApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube...

Worry feels like it’s helping, but it’s actually stealing your peace, clouding your judgment, and stopping you from living the abundant life God has for you. In this episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin unpack what worry really is (hint: it’s not an emotion), why it persists, and what Scripture and the Church actually teach about it.They’ll walk you through:What worry actually is and where it comes fromWhy it’s not just “normal” but something you can changeKey teachings from Jesus, the Catechism, and the saints3 common lies that keep us stuck in worry5 practical strategies to stop worrying and start livingWhether you’re a Catholic coach, a parent, a leader, or someone who just wants to stop spinning in fear, this episode gives you a clear path forward rooted in faith, reason, and real spiritual growth.Ready to stop letting fear run the show? Press play.Send us Fan MailSupport the show____________________► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCASTApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube...

Phlegmatic clients are calm, steady, and deeply relational, but they can also resist pressure, avoid decisions, and struggle with motivation. In this episode, Matt and Erin wrap up their temperaments coaching series with practical insights on how to effectively coach the most consistent (and often misunderstood) temperament.Whether you're a Catholic coach, parent, spiritual director, or mentor, this conversation will help you:Avoid the most common mistakes coaches make with phlegmatic clientsEncourage action without pressure or guiltSet small, achievable goals that lead to real momentumRecognize the hidden motivations that actually workCreate a safe space that builds trust, not resistanceDownload our free Temperament Assessment and guides!Want to become a Mission Coach? Our brand-new training helps you accompany others with clarity and confidence. Details here!Like this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and share it with someone who coaches, leads, or loves a phlegmatic. Your support helps more people find these life-changing tools.Send us Fan MailSupport the show____________________► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCASTApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube...

Melancholic clients bring deep thought, rich interior lives, and powerful potential for transformation, but only if you know how to coach them well.In this episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast, we walk you through the do’s and don’ts of coaching the melancholic temperament. Whether you're a Catholic mindset coach, spiritual director, mentor, teacher, or parent, this episode will help you guide your clients (or loved ones) without overwhelming them or triggering their perfectionism.Learn how to:Avoid common mistakes when coaching melancholicsHelp clients get out of their heads and into practical actionGuide reflective clients through indecision and emotional processingUse tools like visualization, journaling, and “thought recon”Celebrate real growth instead of chasing unreachable idealsThis episode is especially useful if you’ve got clients prone to overthinking, indecision, or emotional overwhelm, and you're not sure how to move them forward without pushing too hard.Want to go deeper?Take our FREE Catholic Temperament Assessment to better understand your clients, and yourself.Interested in becoming a certified Catholic Mindset Coach?Download the brochure at catholiccoaching.com to explore our professional-level Catholic Coach Certification.Send us Fan MailSupport the show____________________► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCASTApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube...

Most coaches don’t fail because they don’t care. They fail because they don’t know who they’re coaching.If you're mentoring, forming, or coaching someone without first understanding their temperament, especially if they’re sanguine, you’re unintentionally creating friction, not transformation. In this episode, Matt and Erin break down the five biggest mistakes coaches make with sanguine clients, and what to do instead.You’ll learn:Why rigid structure shuts sanguines downHow to guide without overwhelming or talking over themSimple techniques to build trust, deepen reflection, and drive follow-throughThe real reason small wins matter more than deep insights for this temperamentThis isn’t about tailoring to comfort. It’s about forming people effectively by meeting them where they are, and calling them higher.Get started now by taking our free Temperament AssessmentGrab the Catholic Journal Here!Subscribe. Like. Share this with someone who forms hearts for a living.Send us Fan MailSupport the show____________________► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCASTApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube...