Oh that? That's just a hobby. We might be tempted to write-off our interests as insignificant, frivolous, or distractions, but what if they revealed something more? Being an interesting person starts with embracing your God-given interests. In this podcast, we want to help you make room for the things that uniquely captivate you. Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Take...

Angels 😇 go where they are invited. Demons 😈 go where they are unopposed. We all have areas that are vulnerable to the enemy, but do you know which makes you most open to attack? In this episode we explore the greatest chink in our armor and what to do about it to avoid a fatal blow. Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET THE...

Never again will I hurt. Never again will I be abandoned. Never again will I be so gullible. We can spend a lot of our limited time and energy bubble-wrapping our life from the risks of being hurt, disappointed, embarrassed, ashamed, and more. But does it work? In this episode we explore how the Vows we make to self-protect often cause the very harm we seek to avoid. What hidden vows might be keeping you from God's will? Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the...

We get this question a ton, what's the difference between coaching, counseling, and spiritual direction? For people hoping to operate in one of these lanes and collaborate with professionals across industries, it's an important question. Furthermore, it's important for people on the receiving end of these relationships to know what to expect and which is the best fit for their present season of growth. Matt goes solo on this one today, sharing his perspective as both a trained coach and...

Ever wonder why the risen Christ still bears his wounds? As we enter into the most solemn week of our Liturgical year, we explore what wounds are, consider why God permits his children to be wounded, and contemplate the amazing things that Christ can do with a wound that we bring before him. Let this episode help you to contemplate Christ's wounds in a deeply personal way. Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Find out...

Being triggered has such a negative connotation, but have you ever considered that God allows our over-reactions for a reason? The more we shame and ignore our triggers, the stronger they get. As we explore Triggers, our next point of awareness in our Unique Battle Pillar, we want to help you gain custody of your triggers and your emotions by avoiding 3 lies the enemy uses to keep us "trigger-happy.". Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic...

It's not possible. I've always been this way. I've tried to change, but it never works. Let's face it, the biggest hurdle to lasting change can be getting started. We often have our hidden ways of self-sabotaging growth and staying in our comfort zone. Tune in. This may just be the episode that releases your internal parking brake and gets you on the road to growth! Support the show____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Find out your...

Ever feel like you're just drifting? Perhaps you've even felt like a spectator of your own life. You're not alone. If you've ever questioned if you were truly living God's plan, we want to help you break through the confusion and doubt and start growing in clarity of your unique mission. Support the show____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET...

Every find yourself comparing your life to someone else's? Doesn't always feel that great. But comparison is a very natural way that our minds work and comes to a deeper understanding of others and the world, so it can't be all bad. In this episode, we want to help you redeem comparison so that it can be a bridge for understanding and relationship, rather than a wedge leading to shame and isolation. Support the show____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic...

We spend a massive chunk of our life at work. Wouldn't it be awesome if that time could not only help us pay the bills, but also become fully alive and holier in the process? When work becomes a place where we do what we do best, it gives tremendous glory to God. Not only that, but you're a ton more productive and can max your earning potential! In this episode, we want to give you 6 things that you need to know in order to find a job that fits. Whether you're on the hunt for a new gig, or...

In spiritual combat, it's hard to fight an enemy that you can't see. Let's turn our focus to what we can see. In this episode, we introduce 5 points of awareness that are essential to engaging and advancing in your Unique Spiritual Battle. Tune in and learn how to gather intel on your spiritual enemy that you can use to go on the offensive! Support the show____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free...

Nothing gets people more engaged than the opportunity to do what they do best. Makes sense. St. Catherine of Siena said, "Become who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire!" Exploring your Unique Design is an essential step to unlocking your talents, genius, and opportunities for growth, and in this episode we help you explore the 5 points of awareness we help you explore in the Metanoia Catholic Academy. Are you ready to become more of who God meant you to be? Come listen and...

Have ever found yourself waiting for God to download his plan for your life? While it's a nice thought, that's typically not how it works. This type of thinking can even become an obstacle to hearing the obvious ways God is revealing our mission and purpose. In this episode, we share 5 practical points of awareness that are essential to mission discernment. How aware are you of these 5 points? Tune in and let's get you up to speed! Support the show____________________ ► Make sure to...

Ever feel overwhelmed by everything in life you want fixed right now? Good news. There's a much easier way. Today, we want to give you a hack to short-circuit the overwhelm of "all the work, growth, goals, and healing" in front of you and ground you in three simple habits that make the journey to heaven peaceful, manageable, and ultimately successful. Support the show____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Find out your temperament: Take the...

We put out a survey recently asking people about their top questions and challenges when it comes to thriving in their unique design, mission, and battle. There were tons of great responses, but the three questions that showed up most were: How do I uncover my unique talents?How do I discern my unique mission?How do I discern the difference between a natural struggle verses a preternatural affliction (demonic influence) in my unique battle?Not only do we give our answers, but we also give...

Pope St. John Paul II says that the body makes visible what is invisible about the spirit and the divine. This goes for what earthly combat can reveal about the spiritual war raging around us. In this episode, Matt opens up about his time overseas and what modern warfare can teach us about engaging courageously in the spiritual battle. Support the show____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ►...

The best lessons in life are free. But when you don't learn from the free lessons, the next ones can cost A LOT more. We had a really expensive lesson this month, and it sent us to the adoration chapel looking for answers. But even amidst the pain and frustration our Blessed Mother was drawing us closer. We know she's got a lot more to teach us, but it's been enough so far to fill up a podcast. Let us tell you all about it. Support the show____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the...

You've got an amazing unrepeatable gift to give to the world, and there's only one reason why people say no to it. They don't "think" they want what you're offering. Of course, not everyone is going to want the gift we have to give in the moment we are offering it, but there are ways to maximize the chance of getting the "YES" that you want. In this podcast, we're sharing simple ways that you can present your gift, be it advice, a product, or an invitation to mass in a way that is...

Talk of Spiritual Warfare often creates sensational images of angels and demons battling it out. But the spiritual combat we face is far less theatrical. It can be so subtle that we often don't realize that we're under attack. In today's podcast, we're exploring how the enemy wages a specific battle against our resources--specifically, our time, talent, finances, and focus. We explore some of the common enemy lies that cause us to horde these resources and strategies for building resilience...

We're all looking for the right answer, the best decision, God's perfect will.  But, how often does this search for perfect certainty lead to doing nothing at all?  When it comes to making decisions the fear of "getting it wrong" can show up in a lot of paralyzing ways. But, at some point we all have to make decisions, so how do we defuse this nagging fear of getting it wrong so we are free to move forward in faith? Listen in and we'll share some successful hacks for overcoming the fear of...

There is a key in scripture to maximizing your impact. Most of us know the parable of the talents and the sad ending of the servant who buried his master's talents in the sand. Have you ever really considered why that guy got such a harsh rebuke from the master? There is definitely more to this story (which we will explore in this episode), but more importantly, when you look closely, you uncover a hidden key to optimizing your own resources from God and investing your talents according to...

When you look at your parish, is it a source of innovation and missionary outreach? Or, is it a resort for CAVE dwellers (people who are Constantly Against Veritably Everything that is new). Is your parish growing? Is it dying? Or is it somewhere in between? On the cusp of a new apostolic age, you might be tempted to toss up your hands, submit to the same old approach of CAVE dwellers, and hope that somehow the old model of evangelization will suddenly start working. We've outline a different...

How do you ask your boss for a raise? In this episode, we apply our 3-step process of GLO (Goal, Lessen trigger conditions, Optimize ideal conditions) to stay in that healthy and empowering zone of influence when asking the boss for a raise so it doesn't have to be an awkward conversation. When you know how to influence well, you can enter even the most challenging conversations with peace, confidence, and humility--all while honoring the freedom of everyone involved. Are you ready to make...

In this episode, we're arming parents, grandparents, and any of you who form kids under 18 with a formula for tapping into their unique design that maximizes your influential power.  What if helping our kids make better decisions was as simple as tapping into what uniquely motivates them?  What if it also made us more virtuous and loving in the process? Listen in as we apply the three-step GLO Influencer Formula to a typical situation in the home. You’ll never have to nag to get your kids...