How can we navigate parenting, relationships, and emotional growth in a world filled with challenges? In this heartfelt episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive deep into the art of parenting, emotional resilience, and building meaningful relationships. Drawing from personal experiences, psychological insights, and spiritual perspectives, they discuss topics that resonate with parents, couples, and anyone seeking to strengthen their connections with loved ones and ...

In this episode of Father and Joe, hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive into a profound yet often overlooked aspect of faith and life: curiosity. While curiosity isn't explicitly commanded in scripture, its presence is seen throughout the Gospel, serving as a catalyst for growth, understanding, and deepening relationships. Father Boniface shares, “Curiosity in one sense is a luxury. It’s the kind of thing you can only do when you’re not in danger of being eaten,” highlighting how e...

In this episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive into the powerful concept of nurturing and strengthening relationships by focusing on the future. Over the course of nearly 400 episodes, one recurring theme has been how relationships form the foundation for living a holy and fulfilling life. Today, they discuss a unique and practical tool that Joe shares with his clients—recording regular voice or video messages for loved ones, addressing them at future milestones ...

In this heartfelt episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks explore the deep-rooted issues of trust, control, and healing. Through an insightful conversation, they uncover how past wounds, fear, and betrayal shape our present lives, impacting everything from relationships to business leadership. Joe opens up about his experiences as a consultant, where he helps business owners learn to delegate and trust others. The challenge many face, however, is letting go of control ...

In this insightful episode of the Father and Joe Podcast, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into a profound and timely issue – loneliness. As society faces an unprecedented wave of isolation, driven largely by the modern digital world and changing social structures, it can often feel impossible to form meaningful, Christ-centered relationships. But, as Father Boniface shares, these relationships are not only vital for our emotional well-being, they are essential for our spiritual gro...

In this enlightening episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive deep into the journey of becoming a saint, breaking down the practical steps that lead to holiness. Drawing parallels between mastering worldly skills and growing in faith, they offer insights into how we can gradually build the habits of virtue that will lead us closer to Christ.Joe starts by reflecting on how seemingly difficult tasks, like getting on the front page of Google, appear impossible until w...

In this insightful episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive deep into the concept of silence and how it plays a crucial role in strengthening your relationship with God. For many of us, silence is often misunderstood as just the absence of external noise, but it goes far deeper than that. As Father Boniface explains, silence is not just about the absence of sound, but about achieving interior peace. It's about quieting the mind and soul amidst the distractions and ...

In this thought-provoking episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks explore how to live a life rooted in faith, even when it seems overwhelming or impossible. Can we truly live like Christ? What does it mean to be called to holiness in our everyday lives? Drawing from the lives of saints like Pope John Paul II and Blessed Karl of Austria, Father Boniface sheds light on how we can all respond to God's call to holiness.Joe begins the conversation by reflecting on the mirac...

In this episode of the Father and Joe podcast, hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks explore the deep and often complex relationship between human desires, self-control, and the journey of faith. Through thoughtful and personal examples, Joe shares his experiences as a parent of a toddler, facing the daily challenges of saying "no" to his son and teaching him what is truly best in the long run. Father Boniface provides insightful reflections on how our innate human tendencies, from chil...

In this episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks tackle a pressing issue we all face today: navigating the hateful and divisive political climate that is so prevalent during election seasons. Joe shares his observations on how political advertising today is filled with negativity, hate, and division. He explains, “One of the responsibilities of building a successful society, of being holy, is to not spread hate. Hate being pretty much the opposite of love.”Together, Joe...

In this powerful and insightful episode of the Father and Joe podcast, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into the profound topic of vulnerability, particularly in the context of our modern, digitally connected world. With the rise of social media and the pressures it brings, many of us—and our children—are navigating a landscape where personal worth is often judged by likes and comments. But is this really the vulnerability that leads to growth and meaningful relationships?As Father ...

In this enlightening episode of "Father and Joe," Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into the transformative power of establishing a consistent prayer life. Discover how building a habitual practice of prayer can not only deepen your relationship with God but also provide profound benefits in your daily life.As Father Boniface shares, "Relationships depend on habits. Relationships depend on regularity." Just as any strong relationship requires consistent effort, so too does our connec...

In this enlightening episode of "Father and Joe," hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into the Gospel of Mark, offering profound insights and reflections on the teachings and miracles of Jesus Christ. Starting with Jesus sending his apostles out in pairs to teach, the discussion spans pivotal events including John the Baptist's assassination and the miraculous feeding of the 5000.Father Boniface shares, “There’s an endless amount that we learn from Jesus’s pedagogy, the way that ...

Welcome to another episode of Father and Joe. I’m Joe Rockey, joined by Father Boniface Hicks, as we dive into the recent National Eucharistic Congress held in Indianapolis, an event that has left a lasting impact on thousands of believers across the country.From July 17th to the 21st, Catholics from all over the United States gathered at Lucas Oil Stadium for the first National Eucharistic Congress in 80 years. Father Boniface shares his incredible experience, detailing the profound signific...

In this enriching episode of the "Father and Joe" podcast, hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into the vital importance of asking for help and recognizing the profound relational dynamics it creates.From the moment we are born, asking for help is an intrinsic part of our human experience. As Joe articulates, "Every time that we're trying to accomplish something that we're not doing entirely by ourselves, we are asking for help." This episode explores the multifaceted ways in whi...

In this episode of the "Father and Joe" podcast, hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive deep into an essential yet often overlooked aspect of human relationships: the power of asking for help.Asking for help can be daunting, perceived as a sign of weakness or failure, and it's something many people struggle with. Joe and Father Boniface discuss why this vital skill is crucial for our development and spiritual growth. They emphasize that "learning how to ask for help because it's a re...

Welcome to another episode of Father and Joe. I'm Joe Rockey, here with Father Boniface Hicks. Last week, we delved into the importance of identifying your value hierarchy and understanding what you care most about. This week, we’re diving deeper into how we can put our spiritual priorities into practice and truly live a more loving life.Father Boniface beautifully explains that, "We need to know what we're aiming at. We're aiming ultimately at love of the Trinity, which is love within itself...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Father and Joe! I'm Joe Rockey, joined by Father Boniface Hicks, as we delve into the profound impact of truly embracing and living out one's faith. In this episode, we explore the complexities and transformative power of committing fully to a virtuous and holy life, drawing insightful analogies to help understand the journey of faith."Over the last week or so, I've really been thinking about our conversation regarding the numerous variables that can...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Father and Joe! I'm Joe Rockey, joined by Father Boniface Hicks. In this episode, we delve into the complex topic of judgment—how it permeates our lives, both in social media and in personal interactions, and its role in our spiritual journey."To me, that's a big part of why I believe social media is negative. You're constantly judging each other, good, bad, or ugly," I express as we kick off the conversation. Social media amplifies our natural tende...

Welcome to another episode of "Father and Joe" with Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks. In this thought-provoking discussion, we tackle a pressing question: "Is social media net more evil than beneficial?" Join us as we explore the complexities of social media and its impact on society, relationships, and personal well-being.Key Quotes from the Episode:"Social media is net more evil than it is beneficial. I get the benefits of it, but on the net, I believe that it's much more negative becau...

In this episode of "Father Joe," hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive deep into the concept of creating opportunities for goodness and how to follow God in our everyday lives. Reflecting on their previous discussions about Mary and the fourth commandment, they explore the profound idea of making intentional choices that lead us closer to God and enable us to do good in the world.Joe begins by addressing a common question: how can we create opportunities for others to choose goodnes...

Welcome to another insightful episode of Father and Joe! I'm Joe Rockey, joined by Father Boniface Hicks, as we delve into the profound meaning of the 4th Commandment: "Honor your mother and father." In this special episode, we address a listener's question about what it means to honor your parents, especially when their guidance might seem flawed as you grow older.Father Boniface explains the virtue of piety, a subset of justice that acknowledges our inability to repay our parents for giving...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Father & Joe! In this discussion, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into a thought-provoking question about the significance of Jesus' resurrection compared to his ascension. Joe raises a compelling point about why the ascension is not as emphasized despite its importance. Father Boniface provides deep insights into the theological significance of both events, shedding light on their transformative nature and their implications for human...

Welcome back to another enlightening episode of Father and Joe! In this installment, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface dive deep into the topic of prayer preparation. Join them as they explore practical strategies to set your heart and mind in the right place for a fruitful prayer experience.Father Boniface shares insights from his latest book, "The Hidden Power of Silence in the Mass," revealing five key movements of silence that can enhance your prayer life. From cultivating interior space to ...