Just A Guy In The Pew Podcast

Where are your eyes? In the midst of the storms of life, we are often focused on the winds, the waves, and the darkness, tempted to cling to someone or something other than the Lord. Join John and his dear friend, Fr. Malachy, CFR, as they follow the example of St. Francis in focusing not on the confusion and disunity of the world, but on Jesus alone. Because Francis allowed himself to be changed by Jesus, he changed the world around him. Will we, too, allow our hearts to be the place where the rebuilding of the Church begins? Found in this episode: -Where am I looking in the storms of life: Jesus or the darkness? -Conforming our hearts to Christ alone -What am I clinging to other than Jesus? -Recognizing that Christ is with us now and always GIVING TUESDAY https://memphis.igivecatholic.org/organizations/pew-ministries DONATE: www.donorbox.org/pw START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK JOIN US ON A PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY! rb.gy/ue800

In this special episode, John welcomes back to the pew his close friend Fr. Malachy Joseph Napier, CFR. In recent weeks, both Fr Malachy and John have struggled with the same issue: believing that they have to do it all themselves. Listen in this week to hear how on two separate journeys, both men were brought back to the truth of who God is and what he wants for us. God delights in us and desires for us to slow down, rest in Him, and to remember that we don't have to have it all figured out. So get off of that spinning merry go round and take time to play with the Father. In this episode John and Fr. Malachy discuss: - Shrugging of the lies of the world and the unnecessary pressures we place on ourselves - The Father's delight in us - How the Father's love helps us to love those around us - The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal: www.Franciscanfriars.com BECOME A PARTNER IN THE PEW www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK JOIN US ON A PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY! rb.gy/ue800

"God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy." ~ Pope Francis, Joy of the Gospel Join John and Victor this week as they discuss the great power of the sacrament of Confession. "The whole power of the sacrament of Penance consists in restoring us to God's grace and joining us with him in an intimate friendship" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1468). Intimate and life-giving friendship is what the Lord desires for each one of us. Listen as the men share moments of wrestling with and experiencing this truth in their lives. In this episode John and Victor discuss: -Confession as an act of love, not punishment -How our sin affects the entire Church -Receiving Confession as a gift of mercy Become a Partner in the Pew! www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK JOIN US IN ITALY! rb.gy/ue800

"If we don't have a relationship with one another, then we're missing out on the greatest gifts of life, which is friendship." On this week's episode John welcomes David Hall, one of his closest friends, to discuss the importance of authentic friendship. The two of them discuss the need for genuine connections and the impact it can have on a man's life and his faith. They share personal stories of their friendship and how it has made them better men. John and David encourage us to be open and willing to invest time in building meaningful relationships with others. They also discuss the importance of finding common ground and being vulnerable with one another. How will you build a true and vulnerable friendship? Will you allow your friendships to bring you and your family closer to heaven? In this episode, John and David discuss: -The importance of friendship. -How vulnerability and trust can build relationships. -How true friendships amongst men can impact society as a whole. -What true friendship is or isn't. www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK JOIN US IN ITALY! rb.gy/ue800

"Be a Gift." John is joined this week by his friend, Damon Owens, international speaker and founder of Joyful Ever After, a nonprofit to help you get the marriage you want from the marriage you have. The men discuss Damon's work of speaking, teaching, and living a life formed by St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body, a masterpiece that unveils the answers to our deepest questions of life, love, and sexuality. Join John and Damon as they share how they are living this out in their marriages and ministries. You can find more information about Damon's work in following God's call to renew marriage and family life at https://www.joyfuleverafter.org/ and https://communio.org/. In this episode, John and Damon discuss: -The importance of marriage -How to live out a fruitful marriage -God's place in a marriage -Damon's ministry work www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK JOIN US IN ITALY! rb.gy/ue800

"If your life depends on the affirmation of others, then it can be easily destroyed by the rejection of others." On this week's episode John and Victor talk about the pain of rejection and the choice we have in how to handle it. We all have, or will face the rejection of others at some point in our lives. We are not alone in experiencing rejection though. Jesus experienced it more than anyone in history and we can look to Him to see the proper way to handle it. Listen in this week as the guys talk about the danger of looking for revenge versus the peace that can be found through looking to Jesus' example of mercy and forgiveness. In this episode John and Victor discuss: -The pain of rejection -The wrong way to handle rejection - How Jesus responded to being rejected - Finding Peace through mercy and forgiveness www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK JOIN US IN ITALY! rb.gy/ue800

"God has promised forgiveness to your repentance, but He has not promised tomorrow to your procrastination." - St. Augustine This week on the show, John and Victor discuss how important it is to own up to your sins. They dive into the impact of blame, guilt and shame and how it can become overbearing. They also discuss how God does not want us to wallow in our pity or our sins. Finally, they talk about how you can later prevent your sins once you understand why you are committing them. How will you learn from your mistakes? Will you let God be the ultimate judge? John and Victor discuss: -The impact of our sins -How to learn from our sins through God -How guilt and shame can hurt us -What it means to forgive ourselves www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK JOIN US IN ITALY! rb.gy/ue800

On this special episode John is joined by his good friend, Deacon Jeff Drzycimski. Together they discuss the importance of accompaniment and relationship within the church. John speaks about his love of walking with others through ministry. Deacon Jeff also explains how it's our responsibility to share Jesus' love with others so that they can truly become part of the body of Christ. Lastly, John touches on how accompaniment and vulnerability can help change society for the better. How will you bring someone closer to Christ? People around you are in need of Him. It's up to you to make the choice to accompany them! In this episode John and Deacon Jeff discuss: -The importance of accompaniment -How to grow true friendship through Christ -Jesus' influence in forming new relationships -The crucial role of accompaniment in the Church www.donorbox.org/pew START A MEN'S GROUP IN YOUR PARISH! www.justaguyinthepew.com DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, “12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus”! JUSTAGUYINTHEPEW.COM/EBOOK JOIN US IN ITALY! rb.gy/ue800

Bart Schuchts, founder of Church on Fire, joins John to discuss topics such as true masculinity, finding God's love through scripture, being intentional with faith, and the importance of vulnerability in the Catholic Church. They also explore the need for men to step up and redefine masculinity in order to make a lasting impact.

The podcast explores the importance of God the Father's love and the significance of a father's love. The host shares personal experiences with his father and as a father himself. He emphasizes the importance of being present for one's children while they are growing up.