Man Fully Alive Conversations

57 - Intentionally Dating Your Wife Mar 24, 2020

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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?

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56 - How Has Jesus Changed You? - Jake and Eric on Next Sunday's Gospel Mar 17, 2020

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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.

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55 - Am I In Desolation or Depressed? Mar 10, 2020

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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.

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54 - A Catholic Guide to Anxiety, Depression and Loneliness with Cory Groman, LPC Mar 03, 2020

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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.

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53 - What to Do When Your Prayers Aren't Answered Feb 25, 2020

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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?

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52 - My Worst Confession Experience Feb 18, 2020

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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.

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35 - Why Silence is a Must for Godly Men

51 - Does it Matter What Kind of Music I listen to? Feb 11, 2020

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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

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50 - Real Talk: Natural Family Planning Part 2 Feb 04, 2020

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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.

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Pope Paul VI's predictions about contraception

49 - Real Talk: Natural Family Planning Part 1 Jan 28, 2020

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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.

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