Just A Guy In The Pew Podcast
John Edwards
Welcome to the pew. The place where everyday catholic guys, talk about everyday catholic things, in front of the one person that can do something about it. Jesus Christ
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Apr 20, 2021 • 27min
Burdened
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

Apr 12, 2021 • 27min
Your Response
Grab a seat in the pew as we look at how we’re called to respond to Jesus Christ, using real people from the Bible as examples.
In this podcast we’ll learn that:
- Life is made up of responses, including “no”
- The way you respond to Christ has eternal consequences
- Both Peter and Judas betrayed Jesus, but their responses made all the difference.
Check out "The Narrow Road," a BRAND NEW resource for guys to help you live lives of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: www.patreon.com/posts/46385993
Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus": 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: www.patreon.com/pewministries

Apr 6, 2021 • 42min
Are You Overwhelmed by the Gospel? w/ Fr. John Riccardo
In this podcast we’ll learn:
The story of the Gospel, and how it should truly CHANGE YOUR LIFE
The differences between the Christendom Era and the Apostolic Era
Why God allows bad things to happen in the world.
Check out "The Narrow Road," a BRAND NEW resource for guys to help you live lives of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: www.patreon.com/posts/46385993
Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus": 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: www.patreon.com/pewministries

Mar 30, 2021 • 27min
Free Will
In the podcast we’ll learn that:
- Jesus loves us unconditionally and wants us to be well
- We should reflect on repeated sins and unroot the causes
- Jesus offers us a new life, but He will not choose it for us
Check out "The Narrow Road," a BRAND NEW resource for guys to help you live lives of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: www.patreon.com/posts/46385993
Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus": 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: www.patreon.com/pewministries

Mar 23, 2021 • 27min
Overcommitment
On this podcast we’ll learn that:
- Overcommitment leads to feelings of anxiety and resentfulness
- Our devotion for Jesus is not proven by a list of volunteer and church duties
- It’s important to find where we can best use our gifts, instead of spreading ourselves too thin
Check out "The Narrow Road," a BRAND NEW resource for guys to help you live lives of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: www.patreon.com/posts/46385993
Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus": 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: www.patreon.com/pewministries

Mar 18, 2021 • 35min
Interview w/ Fr. Donald Calloway
In this bonus episode, we have a special interview with Fr. Donald Calloway where we discuss:
- St. Joseph was a heroic man who defended Mary and Jesus
- St. Joseph probably wasn’t an old man
- You can learn a lot about St. Joseph by looking at Jesus
Check out "The Narrow Road," a BRAND NEW resource for guys to help you live lives of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: www.patreon.com/posts/46385993
Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus": 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: www.patreon.com/pewministries

Mar 16, 2021 • 27min
Insecurity
In this podcast you’ll learn that:
- When we feel insecure we try to cover it by overstating ourselves
- Our insecurities lead us to judge others to make ourselves feel better
- Often what we don’t like about another person is something we project onto them.
Check out "The Narrow Road," a BRAND NEW resource for guys to help you live lives of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: www.patreon.com/posts/46385993
Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus": 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: www.patreon.com/pewministries

Mar 9, 2021 • 27min
Transformation
In this podcast we’ll learn that:
- It’s not how you climb the mountain that matters, it’s how you walk down and do the work
- The transfiguration reminds us that we are all invited to join the Kingdom of God
- If you struggle with change, ask Jesus to help convert your heart.
Check out "The Narrow Road," a BRAND NEW resource for guys to help you live lives of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: www.patreon.com/posts/46385993
Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus": 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: www.patreon.com/pewministries

Mar 4, 2021 • 41min
Bonus Fr. Josh Johnson
In this bonus episode you’ll learn:
- How he went from wanting to stop being Catholic to thinking about the priesthood
- The power of the Eucharist to restore what is broken and heal divisions in the world today
- Awesome advice for the struggles we have with Confession.
Check out "The Narrow Road," a BRAND NEW resource for guys to help you live lives of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: www.patreon.com/posts/46385993
Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus": 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: www.patreon.com/pewministries

Mar 2, 2021 • 27min
Virtue
In this podcast we’ll learn that:
- We find examples of virtue in action by studying the life of Christ
- The Catholic Catechism describes virtues and their meaning
- Prayers to the Holy Spirit give us strength to avoid vice and pursue what’s right
Check out "The Narrow Road," a BRAND NEW resource for guys to help you live lives of virtue and holiness. Read all about it here: www.patreon.com/posts/46385993
Get a copy of my new eBook, "12 Ways Guys Can Get Closer to Jesus": 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: www.patreon.com/pewministries


