Just A Guy In The Pew Podcast

On today’s podcast, we welcome back Deacon Jeff Drzycimski for a discussion of the virtue of generosity. When I came back to Christ after a life of addiction, God opened my eyes to the many graces He was giving me even while I was still in prison. But I quickly realized that He was calling me to share these blessings with my family, friends, and neighbors. In this episode, we’ll learn that… - God doesn’t want us to hoard His gifts. Learn how to share the joy you’ve been given! - We often think of generosity solely in terms of money, but there are also many other ways to give. - It can be easy to take our family for granted. Learn tips for how to show appreciation for those people you see every day. Ready to learn how to share the joy of Christ with those around you? Take a seat in the pew and join us! NEW! The Narrow Road I've created a brand new resource for guys called "The Narrow Road." It's a monthly booklet and accompanying videos to help guys live a life of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46385993 DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus"! http://justaguyinthepew.com/ebook SUPPORT Support me on Patreon. Your monthly gift, no matter the size, will help me grow "Just a Guy in the Pew" and reach more men who need the message of Jesus in their life. When you become a Patron, you also get awesome swag and exclusive content. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/pewministries

In this bonus episode, we’re talking to my friend Bill Donaghy about transgenderism. What can everyday Catholics do about this hot-button issue that’s everywhere today? In this bonus episode, you’ll learn: - How today’s gender theories isolate us from each other - Why we shouldn’t be afraid of offending each other - How the Catholic approach is bigger than stereotypes - What parents and everyday Catholics can read to learn more NEW! The Narrow Road I've created a brand new resource for guys called "The Narrow Road." It's a monthly booklet and accompanying videos to help guys live a life of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46385993 DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus"! http://justaguyinthepew.com/ebook SUPPORT Support me on Patreon. Your monthly gift, no matter the size, will help me grow "Just a Guy in the Pew" and reach more men who need the message of Jesus in their life. When you become a Patron, you also get awesome swag and exclusive content. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/pewministries

Today we’re talking about Pentecost Sunday and how it reminds us that our true purpose – like the Apostles’ – is to share the good news. Our responsibility as Christians is to spread the Word of God and save souls. On this podcast we’ll learn that:  - Those who identify as Christians should examine how they express those values each day  - Evangelization differs from outreach or service because it requires that we proclaim the Word of God, not just practice good deeds  - We shouldn’t worry about what we will lose by devoting our lives to God, but rather trust in all that we will gain. NEW! The Narrow Road I've created a brand new resource for guys called "The Narrow Road." It's a monthly booklet and accompanying videos to help guys live a life of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46385993 DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus"! SUPPORT Support me on Patreon. Your monthly gift, no matter the size, will help me grow "Just a Guy in the Pew" and reach more men who need the message of Jesus in their life. When you become a Patron, you also get awesome swag and exclusive content. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/pewministries

Hey guys, today we're talking to Christ Stefanick about "wokism," cancel culture, and the other current trends that seek to separate us from Christ's mercy and love. We'll learn that: - Wokism doesn’t expand our view of reality, but instead causes anxiety and worry - When we run the risk of being "canceled" over our beliefs, we must keep our focus on God’s mercy - As Catholics, Jesus is the frame through which we view the world, and we shouldn’t be afraid to share His love and truth with others Check out all Chris' work at https://reallifecatholic.com/ NEW! The Narrow Road I've created a brand new resource for guys called "The Narrow Road." It's a monthly booklet and accompanying videos to help guys live a life of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46385993 DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus"! http://justaguyinthepew.com/ebook SUPPORT Support me on Patreon. Your monthly gift, no matter the size, will help me grow "Just a Guy in the Pew" and reach more men who need the message of Jesus in their life. When you become a Patron, you also get awesome swag and exclusive content. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/pewministries

On today’s podcast, we’re talking about practice and how a strong spiritual life requires consistency and perseverance. Consistency is what transforms average into excellent. Think of great athletes. Many consider Michael Jordan or Tom Brady to be naturals at their sports, but the truth is they were willing to put in more practice time, and effort than their competitors. NEW! The Narrow Road I've created a brand new resource for guys called "The Narrow Road." It's a monthly booklet and accompanying videos to help guys live a life of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46385993 DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus"! http://justaguyinthepew.com/ebook SUPPORT Support me on Patreon. Your monthly gift, no matter the size, will help me grow "Just a Guy in the Pew" and reach more men who need the message of Jesus in their life. When you become a Patron, you also get awesome swag and exclusive content. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/pewministries

On today’s podcast, we’re talking about the temptation to treat faith in God as a transactional process, rather than one that is transformational. We’ll learn that faith, by definition, is not based on proof or guarantees and that once we’ve given God our “yes,” we need to trust in Him. NEW! The Narrow Road I've created a brand new resource for guys called "The Narrow Road." It's a monthly booklet and accompanying videos to help guys live a life of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46385993 DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus"! https://justaguyinthepew.com/ebook SUPPORT Support me on Patreon. Your monthly gift, no matter the size, will help me grow "Just a Guy in the Pew" and reach more men who need the message of Jesus in their life. When you become a Patron, you also get awesome swag and exclusive content. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/pewministries

As men, we are often driven to succeed in our jobs, but we fail at our vocations. In this podcast, we’re talking specifically about our vocation as married men. We’ll learn about the 3 most important aspects of this vocation and how to make sure we’re succeeding in them:  - Being a son to the Father, which has to be truly understood if all other vocations are to go well  - Being a husband, which naturally calls us to humility by putting our spouse’s needs first  - Being a parent, which involves raising children in the faith and setting an example of how to be virtuous.  - How all other vocations flow from these three! NEW! The Narrow Road I've created a brand new resource for guys called "The Narrow Road." It's a monthly booklet and accompanying videos to help guys live a life of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46385993 DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus"! SUPPORT Support me on Patreon. Your monthly gift, no matter the size, will help me grow "Just a Guy in the Pew" and reach more men who need the message of Jesus in their life. When you become a Patron, you also get awesome swag and exclusive content. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/pewministries

Today we’re talking about how life’s circumstances can negatively affect us on our mission of being ambassadors for Christ. We get caught up in the emotions of a situation and forget that we are called to live our lives with joy, even in the midst of trials. Remember that St. Paul wrote about rejoicing in the Lord while he sat in a prison cell! In this podcast, we’ll learn that: - We are called to be the light of the world in all circumstances - The apostles faced immeasurable trials and continued to praise Christ with joy - We must learn to be grateful for our journey and keep our focus on Christ. NEW! The Narrow Road I've created a brand new resource for guys called "The Narrow Road." It's a monthly booklet and accompanying videos to help guys live a life of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46385993 DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus"! https://justaguyinthepew.com/ebook SUPPORT Support me on Patreon. Your monthly gift, no matter the size, will help me grow "Just a Guy in the Pew" and reach more men who need the message of Jesus in their life. When you become a Patron, you also get awesome swag and exclusive content. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/pewministries

For this bonus episode, I’m honored to speak to Sr. Miriam James Heidland of The Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity. Sr. Miriam has the distinction of being our first female guest in the pew! She is a noted Catholic speaker, author, and co-host of the podcast "Abiding Together." Sr. Miriam is going to talk to us about what really makes us reach for bad habits and how only the love of Christ can provide sufficient healing. We’ll learn that: - Uncovering the root of why we choose bad habits forces us to be honest with ourselves - Understanding that Jesus didn’t come to fix us but to bring us into communion with Him is a terrifying but ultimately satisfying revelation - Allowing Jesus to love us when we are most vulnerable is the key to transformation I’m so excited for you to hear everything that Sr. Miriam has to say! NEW! The Narrow Road I've created a brand new resource for guys called "The Narrow Road." It's a monthly booklet and accompanying videos to help guys live a life of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46385993 DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus"! https://justaguyinthepew.com/ebook SUPPORT Support me on Patreon. Your monthly gift, no matter the size, will help me grow "Just a Guy in the Pew" and reach more men who need the message of Jesus in their life. When you become a Patron, you also get awesome swag and exclusive content. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/pewministries

Today we’re talking about the times when practicing our faith feels more like a burden than a blessing. There are weeks when we lose our zeal for disciplines like going to Mass, reading scripture, or serving others. During these moments it’s important to shift our mindset and think of spiritual practices as opportunities, rather than obligations. Remember, God gave us the Commandments so we could lead meaningful lives and find eternal happiness — two goals worth striving to achieve! On this podcast we’ll learn that: - Faith is a gift we should be grateful to accept - We can renew our faith by finding practices we enjoy, whether we focus on prayer, reading scripture, or volunteering at church - God will ease our journey if we ask Him for help NEW! The Narrow Road I've created a brand new resource for guys called "The Narrow Road." It's a monthly booklet and accompanying videos to help guys live a life of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46385993 DOWNLOADS Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus"! http://justaguyinthepew.com/ebook SUPPORT Support me on Patreon. Your monthly gift, no matter the size, will help me grow "Just a Guy in the Pew" and reach more men who need the message of Jesus in their life. When you become a Patron, you also get awesome swag and exclusive content. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/pewministries