Today Sam and John are joined by a culinary chef and Catholic, Jim Churches to discuss his life as a chef and how we as men can appreciate and find a deeper meaning in food. We talk about his life as a professional chef, his Catholic faith and how it enters his kitchen, how to make an amazing steak, and what one ingredient makes everything better. Homeschool Connections Cooking Course with Jim Churches - homeschoolconnections.com forthcoming for the 2022/2023 school year. Email them...

Today Sam and John discuss why the Church and her authority are necessary to maintain the fullness of truth and guide men in their personal lives. We go into the issues that the Church has had in her history as well as in 2022. We discuss our reasoning for being Catholic today, one of us as a convert and one of us as a Catholic from infancy. 🔴 Leather Journal - https://bit.ly/tcg-leather-journal -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- https://www.patreon.com/catholicgentleman Learn more about...

Today Sam and John are joined by a shepherd and fatherly leader, Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler Texas. We have the great privilege of hearing from Bishop Strickland about why the world needs real men, as well as the virtues and spirituality needed to be a real man. Our modern times have thrown us dozens of competing images of what it means to be a man and we need strong examples to set things right. We discuss how you can embrace this call to true masculinity and live your God-given role...

Today Sam and John discuss addictions, what they are, how to define and understand them, and how to continuously work throughout life to overcome them as Catholic men. We go into the clear and clinical breakdown of addictions with a big 'A' versus a little 'a'. We discuss the difference between substance versus behavioral addictions and how to overcome each. How do we break free from that which is keeping us in bondage or tempting us to addictions and further comfort? 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 -...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss a great concern that parents and grandparents have when reflecting on the future of their children. Will they continue to be Catholic? We detail ways that we as men and fathers can truly guide and help our children maintain and embrace the Catholic faith after they leave the home. 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 🔴 https://ex90.cc/gentleman In this Episode We Discuss: What is outside of our control The importance of our example The...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss a great Catholic tradition of building and maintaining libraries. This tradition stems back to the early Church, and we have an obligation to maintain it today. Find out why every gentleman should cultivate a personal library of his own. 🔴 SPONSOR - Exodus 90 - https://ex90.cc/gentleman In this Episode We Discuss: The History of Libraries within the Church The Virtue in Building A Library How to Start Building a Library And...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by a Catholic gentleman and psychiatrist of incredible wisdom and experience, Dr. Kevin Majeres. Kevin guides us in how to embrace our anxiety and challenges head-on as an opportunity for our sanctification provided by God. As GK Chesterton stated, "An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered; an adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered." However, as nice as that sounds, it is in this episode that we...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John received dozens and dozens of your questions about being a Catholic and a man and provide answers today. We get questions about distrusting your bishop, getting on the same page as your wife, using dumb phones, dating before marriage, and a lot more. Subscribe to get every episode - Signup Now TCG Rosary - View Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support:...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John asked for your questions, received dozens and dozens of them, and provide answers today. We discuss the Traditional Latin Mass, Pipe Smoking, Church Conspiracy, Protecting Our Church, Respecting Women, and More. We did not get to answer them all and will have more episodes answering those questions in the future. Become a supporter of The Catholic Gentleman on Patreon and get incredible gifts as a thank you for your support:...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss the growth in atheism, the order of white monks, and discerning God's will. We are joined by a Cistercian Monk, Fr. John Bayer, who shares his incredible story of discernment in where God was clearly seeking him. We dive into his years as a monk and his passion for discerning the balance between Faith and Reason. In this episode we discuss; How do we harmonize Faith and Reason correctly How modern atheists have to deny...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss a great pathway this Lent for men. Formed by many years guiding men in the desert to better understand themselves and grow in their union with Christ, Fr. Innocent Montgomery, C.F.R. shares his wisdom with us for this Lent and beyond. We share in his joy as a Franciscan Friar, hear great stories, and learn why he felt called to write a book for men that guides us through Lent and the Easter Octave. In this episode we...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by a Dominican, Philosopher, and Gentleman: Fr. Gregory Pine. Fr. Pine discusses reality and how men need to conform themselves to it and not bend reality to their opinions. We learn about how to embrace our roles as men in society and how to live the Good Life among the joys and difficulties of life. In this episode we discuss; Evangelization in the modern world The vocational discernment St. Thomas Aquinas within the...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by cyber security veteran and devout Catholic, Jeff Jimenez, to discuss what serious threats exist in the digital world. As we navigate through this information age, how do we avoid falling victim to those that want to steal from us, use our actions and behaviors to treat us as a product, and how to spiritually maintain authentic resilience. In this episode we discuss; Cyber security threats Virtues that can be refined in...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by The Catholic CEO, Henry Kutarna, an experienced business executive, mentor, and chair of a family investment firm, to discuss how men can maintain and live out their faith in their careers. As our culture becomes more woke, our Catholic faith becomes increasingly difficult to live out in public. Our guest today sees this as an opportunity for men to grow in their faith, continue to chart their future, or even create and run...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Charles Fraune, author of the book, Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know, to discuss how we can better understand the temptations of the demonic and all of the tools that the Church has given us and are proven by exorcists. How demons prove the authority of the Catholic Church founded by Christ Our Lady and her perfect coercive power over demons Sacramentals What exorcists want you to know And...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John go in-depth into the ultimate spiritual devotion, Consecration to Our Lady, and how the saints lived this devotion in their battles. We discuss protestants rejection of Our Lady, as well as practical tools you can use in your daily lives to overcome your struggles and live more completely for Christ. -- SUPPORT THE CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN -- If you have been blessed by the work of The Catholic Gentleman, we invite you to become a supporter at...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Brad Miner, author of the book, The Compleat Gentleman, to discuss how any man can become a gentleman and how to avoid being a cartoonish version of a man. It is great conversing with an experienced gentleman, we hope you enjoy. What separates a boy from a man What separates a man from a gentleman How do we live chivalry in the modern world What are the three traits of a gentleman And more… Brad Miner is the senior...

In this episode replay of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John unpack the tremendously rich patrimony the desert fathers have given the world but are lost in the west. We are joined by the knowledgable and experienced director, Fr. David Abernethy (An Oratorian), to go back to the roots of this spiritual tradition that is unmatched in its ability to overcome temptations and grow in unity with Christ. Learn how to actually strengthen your will, unite your heart and mind, and how a life not...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John meet to go through 7 ways that men must live to be Holy. We go through the reasons for including these rules as a priority in your life to encounter and live authentic masculinity. These are 7 additional rules to the 6 spoken of previously. In this episode we discuss; Saints that give us models of holiness How Love and Defense of Our Lady brings purpose and joy to lives How to treat women in life that respects their dignity And...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John meet to go through 6 essential rules that every man must live to be a true Catholic Gentleman. We go through the reasons for making these rules a priority in your life to live as a man growing in holiness. We hoped to discuss 13 rules but only got through 6. In this episode we discuss; Why having boundaries and a rule is necessary for growing in holiness The inspiration of The Catholic Gentleman's Rule of Life How living these rules...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Dr. Chris Stroud, a convert from Atheism, to Christianity, to Catholicism. He is a Certified Medical Consultant in Fertility Care/NaProTechology and discusses what men need to do today to improve our society, our families, and ourselves. You will not want to miss this episode for yourself or for those you love. In this episode we discuss; How Napro Technology is Scientifically More Successful than IVF How NFP is...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John discuss something that affects everyone today, either personally within yourself or with someone that you know and love. We draw from personal experience, professional experience, and the timeless wisdom of the Church to better handle anxiety and depression in the lives of men and what can be done to help. In this episode we discuss; How to understand anxiety and depression How the Church calls us to suffer with others How you can...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam is joined by Fr. Dwight Longenecker to discuss why it is vitally important for a man to understand, live, and boldly confront evil as Christ's clear example and constant demand. Avoiding a nonconfrontational, feel good Gospel is not the way forward or the teachings of the Church. This widespread approach has created a wayward flock that indirectly teaches pacifism and has damaged uncountable lives. In this episode we discuss; How getting knocked...

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, Sam and John are joined by Catholic convert and professional barber, Trey Plummer, to discuss why it is important for a man to look groomed and put together. Trey discusses his life as a protestant minister before his conversion and how Andy Griffith inspired him to become a barber. The look and presentation of a man are incredibly important to his pursuit of holiness and his ability to be taken seriously in life. In this episode we discuss; The...