Man Fully Alive Conversations

This episode: how to avoid the Covid-19 pounds! Jake and Daniel talk about the virtue of temperance, how we can foster that as men and how it's not always about quantity. Jake and Daniel talk about their own struggles with this virtue and also get into the topics of alcohol and weed.    Connect Become a Patron! https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

After you decide to “settle down,” what happens next? This week, Jake and Steve talk about the importance of dating your wife. It may not seem like a reasonable topic while we are currently all living as shut-ins, but when things do go back to normal…eventually… you’ll be glad you listened to this episode. What else have you got to do? Connect Become a Patron! https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

Break up the craziness of Coronavirus this week with Jake and Eric who reflect on this Sunday’s Gospel and the most important things: Jesus and what he is asking of us. Also, find out what Jake and Eric are most looking forward to in the Easter Season. Connect Become a Patron! https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

The continued conversation from last week's episode, Jake and Cory discuss how to know whether you are going through spiritual desolation or clinical depression, where to draw the line between spiritual realities and mental health or if there even is one. In this episode, Cory also gives some great practical advice if you find yourself struggling with these questions. Connect Become a Patron! https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

Part 1 of a 2-parter, this week Jake sits down with Corey Groman, Licensed Professional Therapist, to discuss how we should think about anxiety, depression and loneliness from a Catholic perspective. Jake and Cory get into why there is a reluctance among men to admit these struggles and what to do when you find yourself in the midst of them.   Connect Become a Patron! https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

This week, Jake and Daniel have a great conversation about intercessory prayer, what that means and what our mentality should be when we are praying for others. They share some awesome quotes from the saints on this topic and also respond to a listener question: what is your go-to Mass outfit? Connect Become a Patron! https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

This week, it’s confessions from the confessional… not really, but Jake and Steve do somehow manage to make this a lighthearted topic with some great confession stories and some practical tips about how to go about it, our own lessons learned and what NOT to think when you are waiting in line.   Connect Become a Patron! https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

Does the music we listen to have an effect on us? If so, what kind of music should we be listening to? Am I supposed to like Christian music? This week, Jake and Daniel dive into these questions and also talk about their own musical accomplishments. Also, Jake shares how long he once spent on a road trip in absolute silence. Neil Peart - YYZ 35 - Why Silence is a Must for Godly Men Connect Become a Patron! https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

Part 2 of a 2-part discussion with Jake and Steve along with their wives, Nicole and Cindy about Natural Family Planning: the joys, the challenges and everything in between. Check out the Part 1 if you missed it and listen for our not so catchy suggestions for re-naming NFP. Connect Become a Patron! https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

Want to hear an honest account of two real couples who don’t contracept? This week, Jake and Steve are joined by their wives, Nicole and Cindy, to discuss the good the bad and the chimpanzee butt ugly of Natural Family Planning. Come along for this conversation with lots of blushing and giggling. Disclaimer, this is definitely more of an adult topic so use discretion if listening with little ones nearby. Pope Paul VI's predictions about contraception Connect Become a Patron! https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

This week, Jake sits down with special guest, Jimmy Mitchell, to tackle the crisis of masculinity. What are the root causes? What are the ways we can overcome the normalization of sin? When do we become men and what does it mean to be a spiritual father to others? https://lovegoodculture.com/ Connect Become a Patron! https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

Part two of a two-parter with former Internet Crimes Investigator and now head of the Digital Empowerment Project, Scott Frank. If last week's episode left you feeling depressed and overwhelmed, this one will leave you feeling empowered and hopeful. Scott talks about the tools we have at our disposal as parents, how to have these conversations and what is really at the heart of these issues.  https://digitalempowermentproject.com/ Connect Become a Patron! https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

Part one of a two-part episode, this week Jake sits down with former Internet Crimes Investigator and now head of the Digital Empowerment Project, Scott Frank, to talk about the dangers that face our children online today. This is extremely useful information for anyone to know and we guarantee you will learn something that will make you think twice about the exposure we all willingly agree to when we push that green download button. https://digitalempowermentproject.com/ Connect Become a Patron! https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook  

It's been a heck of a launch year for Man Fully Alive Conversations! Tune in this week for a quick review of 2019 and an invite for how you can help spread the mission in 2020. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Become a Patron! https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

In this episode, Jake and Steve talk about how we can embrace suffering and ask a more important question than "why is this happening to me?" Admittedly, we are bad at suffering ourselves but reflecting on the opportunity to not waste our suffering will get you thinking about it in a new way.   Connect: https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

This week, Jake and Eric get into what it really means to share in the universal priesthood we all receive at baptism and how we can actually consecrate the world to God through our daily sacrifices. Definitely some big topics to reflect on this Advent season.  Connect: https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

This week, Jake and Eric discuss what Advent is really all about and how to truly enter into the spirit of preparation that we are called to as followers of Christ. The guys also share some of their favorite Advent traditions that will help you enter more fully into this season. Connect: https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

This week, Jake and Daniel talk about the various forms of Consecration to Mary, the impact it has made on their lives and how it has actually brought them closer to Jesus. They also get into the biblical roots and arguments for Marian Devotion. If you are contemplating Consecration to Mary, this episode is for you. True Devotion to Mary - St. Louis de Montfort 33 Days to Morning Glory - Fr. Michael Gaitely Totus Tuus (John Paul II) - Fr. Brian McMaster Connect: https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

This week, Jake sits down with Leo Gallegos, aka "The Catholic Running Guy" to talk about how becoming disciplined through exercise helped Leo grow as a Christian and as a man.  Leo has completed several ultramarathons and is the founder of Libertas, an apparel company whose mission is to build up and encourage men to be more fully alive. You can find out more about Libertas and Leo's journey at libertasalive.com. Check out his awesome stuff and use special code MFA15 to get 15% off for our listeners! You can also connect with him on Social Media at... libertas_alive or catholic.running.guy on Instagram libertasalive on Facebook libertas_alive on Twitter Connect: https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook

This week, Jake and Steve talk about the best antidotes for the mundane and how to keep your life interesting. We talk about the common struggles everyone faces in this regard and the ways we have found, personally, to overcome them. Connect: https://www.manfullyaliveministries.com/ Connect on Instagram Connect on Twitter Connect on Facebook