Afleveringen
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Jake & Brett welcome their friend Dominic to the show and explore the complexities of marriage, personal growth, and the foundational role of sonship. They discuss intentionally fathering children, self-reliance, and the importance of a deep prayer life.
Resources:
Fathering Sons by Dominic and Christine Polito (available for purchase on Amazon by the end of 2024)Key Points:
When both spouses are committed to growth, marriage gets richer over time Insecurities in marriage are opportunities for growth and healing Sonship is foundational for understanding one's identity and purpose as a husband and father. Daily prayer is essential for a healthy relationship with your spouse, children, and other family or friends Self reliance can signify a lack of trust in Godās providenceConnect with Way of the Heart:
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Jake and Brett are back to discuss the importance of real, unfiltered, and authentic conversations between men about matters of the heart. In this episode, they share why many men struggle to have meaningful conversations, the role of emotions in human connection, and how to train our thoughts and emotions to become more mindful. Whether you feel emotionally regulated or uncomfortable jumping into deep places of the heart, Jake and Brett have practical thoughts, tools, and examples to help you build more meaningful relationships in your life.
Key Points:
The lack of authentic conversations between men can lead to a feeling of loneliness. Fear of vulnerability is a reason why men tend to avoid open and unfiltered conversations about life. Mistakes are important for both growth and fulfillment. Marital love is one of the most powerful things in the world. We are meant to live in relationship with others. Emotions play an important role in being able to connect with others but we need to learn how to control them. Awareness is the first step in interior growth.Connect with Way of the Heart:
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Jake & Brett have some big announcements to share about the future of the podcast. They share about some exciting endeavors that have begun in their lives & reminisce about some of the best moments, guests & insights from the five years of Way of the Heart. Thank you for listening! If you would like to stay connected with us and stay up to date on these new projects, check out the links below.
References
-Big Yellow Coffee
-Brettās Life Compass Website
-Brettās Website
-Life Restoration Website
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Jake & Brett have worked together with organizations to help solve some of their issues & grow in some places that needed improvement. In this episode, they share these leadership & relational skills with us! Whether you are a leader at your job, your Church or in your home, this episode has tools to help you lead well. Jake & Brett will challenge you & give you the tips & shifts in mindset that you need to be successful in all that God has called you to.
Key Points
Sharing key issues that most organizations have in common.
Communication tends to be an issue, both from the leaders down & from the employees up the chain.
Keeping in mind the gap between what is and what should be.
Leaders need to have their ears to the ground so they can hear about small problems before they snowball into larger ones.
How common leadership tips work in the home.
The importance of building a culture and bringing people in that fit the culture.
Defensiveness slows our growth.
How these principles apply to our Church & Church leaders.
References
-Big Yellow Coffee
-Patrick Lencioniās Website
-āGood to Greatā by John Collins
-āThe Leadership Challengeā
-Brettās Website
-Restore the Glory Podcast
-āBecoming a Kingā by Morgan Snyder
-āWaking the Deadā by John EldredgeConnect with Way of the Heart:
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Jake & Brett just returned from their annual menās retreat with beautiful reflections on what the Lord did. They discuss the power of praying together, falling back in love with Jesus & how interactions with Christ may not always be what we expect but are always loving.
Key Points
Returned from the annual menās retreat with reflections (and a lost voice)
Brett got a rare opportunity to participate in a retreat without having to lead it or speak and it was freeing.
The power of praying with other guys.
We may fail, but love will never fail.
Breaking out of a fun & falling back in love with Jesusā¦and your spouse!
The woman at the well leaves her interaction with Jesus happy, even though He revealed her sin to her.
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Dr. Jordan Peterson has been in the news recently so Jake & Brett discuss the situation and what they appreciate about Dr. Peterson. They share the lessons they have learned from Jordan in regards to culture, faith, fathering & more. While Dr. Peterson isnāt perfect, our hosts share that he is still one of the best thought leaders we have in our modern day.
Key Points
Jordan Peterson has been in the news because the regulatory body that governs counselors in Ontario is sanctioning him based on complaints they received. He is fighting against these sanctions
This case is concerning for the right to free speech and restriction of non-government approved thoughts on topics like faith and morality.
Jordan is a master of critiquing culture. He argues against arguments becoming simple dichotomies.
Being radically in the middle is a rare but good place to be.
The importance of staying calm in the midst of backlash.
Jordan is a good example of fathering people who arenāt your children. Jake & Brett share examples
Men need to be dangerous, but good.
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References
-Big Yellow Coffee
-Brettās Blog on Frodo being reluctant hero that Jordan Peterson retweeted
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Brett shares a quote from the movie āSullyā that really struck him: āCan we get serious now?ā He and Jake discuss that as a culture and as men, we need to start focusing on what really matters and not the frivolous matters that often keep our attention. This leads to tackling issues such as being too hard on ourselves, not challenging ourselves enough and learning from our mistakes. Itās a great conversation for any man who struggles with stress, self-doubt & complacency.
Key Points
āCan we get serious now?ā is a quote from the movie Sully about the miracle on the Hudson that caught Brettās attention.
As a culture and as men, we need to start focusing on what really matters and not the frivolous matters that often keep our attention.
We need to factor in normal human error into our own failings and stop beating ourselves up. Taking on difficult endeavors is admirable and we need to adjust our expectations of ourselves accordingly.
We need to apply some common sense combined with deeper thinking into hot button issues in our culture.
If youāre not getting the results you want, look at the underlying excuses youāre making or where you may be turning your focus on to things that arenāt helping you get those results.
If we havenāt learned from our mistakes, we are bound to repeat them in the future.
We donāt need to become holy before we come to Jesus, we need to come to Jesus as we are so He can help us grow in holiness.
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References
-Big Yellow CoffeeNever miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow as holy men by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!
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Jake & Brett are together in person to discuss men & feelings. There is a common narrative that men donāt have emotions but that just simply isnāt the case. Our hosts discuss how this common misconception affects men in their everyday lives, including within the Church. Menās mental health issues and lack of emotional regulation are rampant so today the guys discuss the importance of addressing menās emotions in order to become better men.
Key Points
Suppression of emotions is common in menās culture and even menās ministry
Menās mental health issues are a largely unaddressed problem
Being able to show our own weakness is actually strength
Men often suffer in silence or only their family see their struggles
Addressing the root cause of the pornography epidemic
Unregulated emotion is dangerous & needs to be addressed
The passions are not bad, but they just need to be ordered with reason
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References
-Big Yellow Coffee
-Brettās Blog on Men & Emotions
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Jake & Brett are back from their summer break! They share the highlights of their summer & dive into a new season by discussing what happens when you let your masculinity grow. They talk about the importance of discipline in our spiritual, physical, family and work lives & share how to find environments and practices that challenge you to be a better man.
Key Points
Jake & Brett share the highlights of their summer
Jakeās surprising best place to pray
What happens when we have let key aspects of being a man go
What is the environment that challenges me to be a better man
Processing challenges to our masculinity through prayer
The importance of avoiding constant comparison
Self-awareness is the first step in a process of change
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Jake and Brett are taking time off for summer vacation and want the listeners of the podcast to enjoy the break as well. They also remind us that you can take this time as an opportunity to catch up on all the episodes of the show that you may have missed. Have a blessed Summer. We will see you in the Fall!
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In part 2 of our āLife Compassā series, Jake and Brett dive further into discussion about personal values, virtues & leaving a legacy. They talk about āeulogy virtuesā and what they mean for how we conduct ourselves today. They also touch on charisms, perfectionism & regulating our emotions.
Key Points
Exploration of personal values & charisms
Having eulogy virtues, not only resumƩ virtues
What kind of legacy do you want to leave for your family?
Integrating our virtues and values
āPerfection becomes the obstacle to progressā -Brett
Having emotions regulated by reason
JPII as a model for masculinity
References
Build My Life Compass Website
David Brooks āRoad to Characterā
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Brett has a project called the āLife Compassā that he has been working on for many years. Jake invites him to share where this idea came from & how it has transformed his life. In this two part series, Jake & Brett discuss how to integrate your personal & professional life, live based on your virtues and so much more. Enjoy!
Key Points
An exploration of Brettās new venture/retreat called āLife Compassā
Where this idea originated in Brettās life
What are the most important things in your life?
Integrating our personal and professional lives
Compass vs. Clock mentality
āDirection matters more than speed.ā -Brett
References
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
Build My Life Compass Website
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Jake and Brett interview Ralph Martin, the president of Renewal Ministries, which is an organization devoted to Catholic renewal and evangelization. Ralph is also the host of the long running television show "The Choices We Face." This conversation discusses the state of the Catholic church in the United States today and explores the role of modern men in todayās world, culture and Church.
Key Points
Key moments in developing your heart as a man for the Lord
Giving our āyesā to the Lord
An overview of āFulfillment of All Desireā, Ralphās book combining the best of many Catholic spiritualities
Ralphās insights into what is going on in the modern Church
How to discern the difference between truth and heresy
The importance of knowing Scripture to know the real Jesus
The role of men in the modern Church and culture
References
The Magnificat Website
Renewal Ministries Website
The Fulfillment of All Desire
Renewal Ministries YouTube Channel
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In this conversation with prolific author and renowned educator George Weigel, Jake and Brett talk through a number of extremely important topics regarding modern man, faith & culture. George shares his deep knowledge and understanding of the Church and its connection with the ever-changing cultures through his lifetime. They also discuss what was actually taught at Vatican II & the wisdom found in the teachings of Pope St. John Paul II.
Key PointsHow the landscape of Catholicism in culture has changed during Georgeās life
The Catholic view of sexuality vs. the modern thought on sexuality
What actually happened with Vatican II and common misconceptions
Pope St. John Paul IIās view on modern masculinity
Lessons from the story of the prodigal son
Letter about Pope John Paul II written by George Weigel
St Pope John Paul II's talk on penance
References
George's Website
Georgeās BooksConnect with Way of the Heart:
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Jake and Brett wrap up the season reflecting on all that they heard from their great guests throughout this series about the Good Life. They discuss the themes that tied many of the episodes from this season together like the importance of brotherhood & seeking truth. At the end, they give a sneak preview of what to look forward to next season.
Key Points
Revisiting the highlights from the guests this season
The importance of brotherhood for living the Good Life
Living according to truth, no matter what the culture is telling us
How we can help our children live the Good Life
Discussing resources people can use to better live the Good Life
Introduction of the theme for the next season
References
John Eldredge Books & Podcast
Jordan Peterson Books & Podcast
āLive Not by Liesā by Rod Dreher
George Wiegelās Book on Vatican II āTo Sanctify the Worldā
āOrdering Your Private Worldā by Gordon MacDonald
Wide Open Spaces PodcastConnect with Way of the Heart:
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Jake and Brett talk with Father Boniface Hicks, a monk who serves as the director of The Institute for Ministry Formation at St Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He is also Jakeās spiritual director. :) This conversation dives deep into this season's topic of "the Good Life?" from the perspective of a monk. The guys talk about the different ways to be a man and how the lives of the saints contrasts with how society tells us to live.
Key Points
What the good life looks like in the priesthood/religious life.
Learning from the saints about what life can look like.
Dealing with repetitive tasks as a priest, husband and father and how to keep our hearts in it.
What it means to let yourself be loved.
The false pursuits people often follow that don't actually lead to happiness.
Why St. Joseph is a strong male role model.
Being overwhelmed in inadequacy.
Key Quotes
āLove until it hurts and then there is no more hurt & only more love.ā Mother TheresaāSt. Joseph was perpetually inadequate but never weak.ā -Jake
References
Fr. Bonifaceās Website
The Institute for Ministry Formation @ Saint Vincent Seminary
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In this episode of Way of the Heart, Jake & Brett are joined by long time friend, Peter White. Peter is a Registered Clinical Counselor that has known Jake professionally for years and watched Brett hoop during his prime basketball years. They discuss a wide variety of topics including the beauty and difficulties of marriage, how men and women respond differently to conflict, how conflict can lead to great things & the importance of good fathers. This is one of our deepest conversations yet and we hope that it speaks to your heart.
Key Points
The beauty and difficulties of marriage.
A discussion about how people, especially men, get married without an understanding of what it takes for a marriage to thrive.
Trends in boyās/menās personal growth since the feminist movement
Psychologically, men tend to have a fight or flight mentality. Women tend to have a tend and mend mentality. This dates back to the earliest humans. Men tend to fight alone. Women work together.
Conflict in marriage can be generative.
The importance of fatherhood. Inviting our sons to something higher by letting them punch a little above their weight.
The distorted desire to build an empire instead of serving your neighbor.
How to drop the facade and get to more of your true self.
Key Quotes
āMost men are far more sensitive than they let on.ā -Peter
āYour wife cannot fully understand the contents of your heart if youāre shouting at her.ā -Peter
References
Peterās Website
Warren Farrellās WebsiteConnect with Way of the Heart:
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In this episode of Way of the Heart, Jake and Brett are joined by a close friend of the show, Dr. Christopher West. Christopher is a renowned Catholic author and speaker on the topic of human sexuality. This conversation touches on many topics that appear in our everyday lives. The guys also address the temptations of worldly desires and how they give a false sense of what is considered good. Dr. West shares several examples from his life experiences about what āthe good lifeā has meant to him and the lessons he has learned in his personal life and professional training.
Key Points
The modern idea of the good life that is pushed on us in todayās culture is actually a lie
There is always going to be an unreachable ideal of what society expects you to be
Having security in yourself as it comes from the Father
A discussion of the 4 levels of happiness
The idea of the good life being a journey
References
Dr. Westās WebsiteConnect with Way of the Heart:
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Jake and Brett sit down this week and speak with Dr John Bergsma. Dr. Bergsma is a professor at Franciscan University and one of the leading Scripture scholars in the nation. The guys talk about āThe Good Lifeā and how it relates to Dr. Bergsmaās personal faith and professional expertise. They touch on how the Catholic faith allows people to connect with the Father through both Scripture & Tradition and what cultivating a deeper relationship with the Lord might look like.
Key PointsWhy we need more than just the Bible as Catholics. How Scripture and Tradition work hand in hand.
What it means for a man to have access to his heart and how that awareness helps us to grow into better men.
What the good life means to Dr. Bergsma
Maximilian Kolbe - What is sin?
We are loved by a God that wants to be our Father
What is the weight of the word "good?"
Making "Nourish and Cherish" a central part of your relationships
References
Dr. Bergsmaās WebsiteConnect with Way of the Heart:
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Way of the Heart continues diving deeper into the theme of āthe Good Life.ā Joined by Bishop Scott McCaig, the guys dive into conversation regarding the 4 levels of happiness and how that contributes towards our fulfillment. They discuss how the levels of happiness help motivate us to become a better person and often leads to improving the quality of life for yourself and family. They also take a look into the many unhealthy desires for success that people hold in their hearts. This episode is a must listen for anyone wanting to learn more about how to use the levels of happiness to satisfy their needs for fulfillment.
Key Points
The good life is reaching happiness on all four of itās levels The foundations of the idea of the good life is the Greek philosophers Finding happiness in something external is the most basic level of happiness: material objects, physical pleasures, etc. The pros and cons associated with the pursuit of each level of happiness Owning possessions is fine unless you let the possessions own you Happiness by comparison. Being happy due to your successes. Happiness from doing good for others. Happiness from reaching out with our hearts to other people. Perfect happiness recognizes that our deepest fulfillment yearns for something not of this world: Heaven.References
āFulfillment of All Desireā by Ralph Martin
āFinding True Happinessā by Fr. Robert Spitzer
āFlourishing: Why We Need Religion in a Globalized Worldā by Miroslav VolfConnect with Way of the Heart:
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