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What happens when more boys have smartphones than fathers in their homes? A groundbreaking UK research study called ‘Lost Boys’ has revealed alarming trends about young men today. John Heinen and Devin Schadt welcome back three-time guest Jim O’Day to respond to and unpack this landmark research and its implications. Together, they examine how the … Read moreThe No.1 Reason Boys Don’t Grow Up: We are Making Dangerous, Depressed, and Lonely Men!

This is an excerpt from an article that was previously published in Sword & Spade magazine. Although mothers come with their own forms of disorder, in Scripture it seems to belong to fathers to cause explicit pain and wounds. Sirach tells men to not go around their house “like lions” hurting people (Sir. 4:30). St. … Read moreThe Pains Of The Father

What starts as a small vice for men spirals into continuous sin, addiction, and spiritual destruction. Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt tackle three devastating habits that plague virtually every man’s journey. They reveal the surprising connection between self-perception and our most dangerous tendencies, showing how both thinking too little and too much of ourselves … Read moreVictory Over Bad Habits: The 3 Battles Every Man Faces

God created us to give Him glory, which we do by sharing in His own happiness. The Catechism describes this reality in its opening line: “God, infinitely perfect and blessed in himself, in a plan of sheer goodness freely created man to make him share in his own blessed life.” The Baltimore Catechism captured the question “why did God … Read moreWhy We Really Go to Mass

From the beginning of the Church, people have wondered what it is. A big part of St. Paul’s work, as reflected in his letters to the early churches, is clarifying what the Church is and is not. To the Galatians, Paul had to explain that belonging to the Church does not require first becoming Jewish. … Read moreCommon Misconceptions: Setting the Record Straight

As fathers of seven daughters between them, John Heinen and Devin Schadt understand the vital importance of authentic fatherhood. Statistics show girls without proper paternal presence are 4x more likely to face teen pregnancy, 2x more likely to battle depression, and a staggering 6x more likely to attempt suicide. Many end up trapped in cycles … Read more3 Things Daughters Are Longing to Hear From Their Father

In a past blog, The Humility of Jesus, I identified great men as being separated from mediocre men by two virtues: Purity and Humility. What is purity? Purity is a word, like the word love, that is vast in its usage but carries immense power. In the Catholic world, purity is too frequently tied to … Read moreBlessed Are The Pure of Heart

Among all the dozens of stigmatists who have been declared saint or blessed, the stigmata of scourging appears to be the rarest of the stigmatic injuries.   St. Colette of Corbie (1381-1447) is principally remembered as one of the most important influences of the Poor Clares, as she established many new convents and reformed existing … Read moreThe Stigmata of Scourging

Many years ago, as a graduate student, I spent a summer with a Christian Palestinian family in Bethlehem. It was my first visit to the Holy Land, and, as it does for many new pilgrims, it rocked my world. One thing struck me immediately. Throughout the Holy Land, you can see the word hic inscribed … Read moreIt Happened Right Here

In the Italian region of Tuscany stands a mountain called La Verna (or Alverna). It was once owned by an Italian Count named Orlando Cattani, but in 1213, the Count donated the mountain to Francis and his monks as a place to go for silent prayer and contemplation. The Count’s note to Francis read, “I … Read moreSaint Francis Receives the Stigmata

Timothy Reckart, nominated multiple times for Academy Awards, has 4 children and has gained exclusive insights into the political agenda in the film industry targeted at children. These insights have led him and other top-tier filmmakers to launch Sycamore Studios to combat this agenda. In this interview, John Heinen and Tim discuss his journey as … Read moreAcademy Nominated Director: The Hidden Agenda and Protecting Our Children

“And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit for forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil… The devil said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God…’” (Lk. 4:1-3) “If you are the Son of God…” Those words must have had some real … Read moreDefend Your Garden

“Constantine has been a whipping boy for a long time, and still is today. In popular culture (Dan Brown, Da Vinci Code), among bestselling historians (James Carroll, Constantine’s Sword), and among theologians (Stanley Hauerwas, John Howard Yoder, and their followers), his name is identified with tyranny, antisemitism, hypocrisy, apostasy, and heresy. He was a hardened … Read moreOne of the Most Enigmatic Figures in History

Marvel’s Captain America, Anthony Mackie, recently spoke out about the “death of the American male”. Which he states we have been living through for the last two decades. He then goes on to answer what makes a man and how to raise sons. However, does he get it right? Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt … Read moreCaptain America Sparks Debate: The Death of the American Male

“The Rosary is the weapon for these times.”—St. Padre Pio. I’m a 29-year old Catholic with a wife, an eleven month-old daughter, and a son on the way. If you are like me, you look at the world we live in and are genuinely concerned for the family you are responsible for raising. While we … Read moreThe Rosary Is The Weapon For These Times

“A historical myth is a widely held interpretation of historical events that is believed, not for its veracity, but because it explains the past in a way that somehow satisfies the worldview of those who believe it. Myth is not simply the result of ignorance or misunderstanding; it is believed because people wish, in spite … Read moreConsumed with the Immediate and Rejecting the Past

Who was St. Joseph in real life? Not some distant figure on a pedestal. No, he was a flesh-and-blood man. He had to pray, listen to God, and live chastely. Picture a man wrestling with his longing for greatness and his desire to serve God. There were times when St. Joseph didn’t know what to … Read moreTerror of Demons: The 4 Pillars Everyone Should Know to Improve Your Life

Pornography is a big problem in our society, particularly among young people. What many people don’t realize is how addictive pornography is. We now have the neuroscience evidence to show us that pornography is an addictive substance. Many experts call Internet pornography the new crack cocaine. So how is pornography addictive? Well, whenever we discuss … Read moreFreedom from Pornography Addiction Is Possible!

This is an excerpt from an article that was previously published in Sword & Spade magazine. The crisp air of the fall morning fills my lungs, energizing me as I step out into the darkness from the luring comfort of a warm bed. My headlight illumines the foggy cloud of my exhaled breath. The late … Read moreWhy Men Hunt

In 1964, Pope Paul VI issued the Second Vatican Council’s “Decree on Ecumenism,” called Unitatis Redintegratio, which translates from Latin as “The Restoration of Unity.” Right there, we see that the whole notion of denominationalism is wrong. And to their credit, the mostly Protestant thinkers involved in the “Baptism, Eucharist, Ministry” document from the World … Read moreNot a Denomination

Sometimes skeptics have claimed that the infancy narratives found in Matthew 1–2 and Luke 1–2 contradict each other. For example, it is pointed out that Luke has Mary living in Nazareth before going to Bethlehem, whereas in Matthew they don’t go to Nazareth until later. It has also been claimed that they contain historical errors, … Read moreDo the Infancy Narratives Contain Contradictions or Historical Errors?

WARNING: Adult Content is Discussed. The greatest generals study their enemies to win battles and wars—what about those enemies coming after your children? Do you know how to identify these threats, understand how they distort reality, and, most importantly, protect and guide your kids? In this episode, John and Devin reveal 3 key enemies targeting … Read moreThey Are Coming for Our Children

When a person is contemplating whether to become or remain Catholic, he may struggle to understand or to agree with certain theological or moral doctrines. He may be concerned about aspects of the Church’s liturgy or popular piety, or perhaps the clergy sex abuse scandals represent enormous roadblocks. Sometimes there are more personal and less … Read moreWhat the Catholic Church is Not

I worked at a Catholic summer camp a few years ago. I asked a seminarian who was serving with me what the biggest takeaway for him was so far. He answered with a profound statement: “I have found prayer as leisure this summer.” This sentence changed my whole perspective on prayer. Amidst the craziness of … Read morePrayer Is Leisure

Why Are Catholic Bibles Bigger? By Clement Harrold February 27, 2025 How many books are in the Bible? Well, it depends on who you ask! While Protestants and Catholics agree on the 27 books of the New Testament, there is disagreement over the canon of the Old Testament (“Canon” comes from a Greek word meaning … Read moreWhy Are Catholic Bibles Bigger?

This is one habit that is often ignored by the majority of men in the Church, yet its benefits are incredible. Why do so many men struggle to commit to it? What successes could they achieve in their lives if they did? Even better, this spiritual habit takes only 10 minutes a day to practice. … Read moreThe 10-Minute Success Habit

“A man who governs his passions is master of the world. We must either command them, or be enslaved by them.” – St. Dominic I once fouled out of a basketball game in 8th grade and ended up in the bleachers during my protest before the whistle even finished blowing. That was me in 8th … Read moreRealize Your Potential!

John Bergsma In Marco Island, FL March 11, 2025 San Marco Catholic Church Event Information Don’t miss John Bergsma and the St. Paul Center in Marco Island, FL on March 11, 2025. Learn about the Jubilee Year with the world’s foremost scholar on the subject! Date March 11, 2025 Full schedule Price Free RSVP Requested. … Read moreJohn Bergsma in Marco Island, FL

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