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Adam and David have been best friends for 30 years and love being Catholic, husbands, and fathers. They enjoy whisky, beer, bacon, flamethrowers, St. Thomas Aquinas, virtue, true leisure, and authentic friendship.
The show is typically broken down into 3 segments – A drink, a gear, and a topic.
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Opening: Setting the Record Straight
No, The Catholic Man Show isn’t joining The Daily Wire. A sincere congrats to Matt Fradd on taking Pints With Aquinas to a bigger platform—and a case for celebrating a brother’s success without the cynicism.
Why Moves Like This Matter
Media realities, families to provide for, and why “selling out” is usually just a lazy take. Bigger reach can mean more souls reached—full stop.
Pilgrimage Debrief: Rome, Florence, and Awe
A Feast-Day Field Note
St. Hubert, patron of hunters, meets a proud dad moment: a 12-year-old’s first solo hunt, patience under pressure, and why rites of passage matter for boys.
Main Topic: Obedience Without Caricature
Socrates, the Coliseum, and Costly Witness
A lively back-and-forth: unjust sentences, martyrdom, and whether courage sometimes looks like staying put.
Fatherhood and the Pattern of Obedience
Community Corner
Thanks to patrons, cookies, and a few inside-baseball notes about keeping a niche Catholic show on the air without taking a dime personally.
Recording on the move along the Adriatic, the guys sit down in Italy with their spiritual guide and friend Fr. Stuart Crevecour to talk about Eucharistic adoration—what it is, why it matters, and how to begin. From stories of Eucharistic miracles in Cascia and Orvieto to practical advice for dads bringing kids to the chapel, this episode explores how adoration “holds a moment of the Mass” so Christ can transform our week. Along the way: pilgrimage anecdotes, incorrupt saints, and a few dad-joke detours.
On the Road (and Sea): Why This Episode Is Different
First-ever episode recorded in transit—pilgrimage vibes, College GameDay energy, and what a Jubilee year in Italy feels like.
Eucharistic Miracles: From Casual Irreverence to Deep Conversion
The bleeding breviary in Cascia and the miracle preserved in Orvieto become cautionary tales—and catalysts—for reverence and faith.
What Adoration Is (and Isn’t)
Fr. Stuart offers a simple frame: adoration as a moment of the Mass held in contemplation—the elevation “stretched” so we can gaze and be changed.
Does It Really Do Anything? Why Go
From “just try it” to “I can’t live without my hour,” we hear how steady time before the monstrance re-centers a life and renews prayer.
Awkward at First: How to Start a Holy Hour
Bring a rosary or a good spiritual book. Expect silence to feel long. Keep going. Over time, conversation gives way to presence.
Spiritual Communion: When You Can’t Receive
Making a spiritual communion at home or in church keeps us oriented toward the tabernacle—especially helpful in seasons of waiting or constraint.
Benediction: A Different Kind of Blessing
Why the blessing at the end of adoration is unique: you’re being blessed by Christ himself, truly present in the Host.
Family Adoration (Without the Panic)
Practical ideas: parish “family holy hours,” short come-and-go windows, and training kids gently in reverence (yes, even page-turning).
If Your Parish Doesn’t Have Adoration
How to ask your pastor for a weekly hour or occasional exposition—and ways laity can help make it happen.
From Medieval Piety to Today’s Renewal
How devotion blossomed after Corpus Christi and grew again in recent decades—feeding vocations, parish life, and personal holiness.
Commit to one adoration visit this week. If your parish lacks exposition, pray before the tabernacle—or make a daily spiritual communion at home, oriented toward your parish church.
Adam and Dave are broadcasting from the heart of Assisi, Italy—knee-deep in pilgrimage vibes with St. Francis, St. Clare, and the whole crew. They break down the "establish" pillar of fatherhood (you know, the third leg of protect-provide-establish) and get talk about turning your home into fertile soil where your family's faith thrives. Recorded right after a providential run-in with a fan who spotted Adam's voice in the wild—shoutout to Kel from Illinois!
Key Highlights:
Adam's Four Pillars to Cultivate Christian Life:
Action Steps for Catholic Dads:
In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Morey, the prior at Clear Creek Abbey, to discuss the vital role of fathers in passing down faith and tradition. Fr. Morey shares insights from his life as a Benedictine monk, including the importance of spiritual protection for families, the power of fasting as a group, and how manual labor connects men to reality. We dive into why a lack of tradition signals a loss of culture, the spiritual warfare fathers face, and practical advice for men striving for holiness. Plus, learn about the "deposition of charges" at the monastery and why relics, not money, are the true treasure. Join us for a conversation filled with wisdom from the cloister, recorded at the ninth annual Catholic Man Campout at Clear Creek Abbey.
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Overview
Adam shares a sideline story from coaching I-9 flag football—including a bold moment of public prayer—and the guys dive into practical Marian devotion for men. Plus: the legendary Catholic Man Show Campout, a hilarious kiddo/arcade saga, and this week’s whiskey.
In This Episode
Marian Devotion for Men:
Key Takeaways
Mentions & Resources
This week on The Catholic Man Show, Adam and David welcome Chris Carstens—Director of the Office for Sacred Worship in the Diocese of La Crosse, teacher, author, and liturgical scholar.
Together, they dive deep into the heart of Catholic worship and explore:
About our guest:
Chris Carstens has spent over 25 years in liturgical ministry, teaching at the Liturgical Institute and Christendom College, and serving as editor of Adoremus Bulletin. He is the author of several books on Catholic worship and continues to help parishes and families rediscover the beauty of the Mass.
👉 Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Why does the Rosary matter? How do you pray it well when distractions hit? And what about devotion to Mary — is it too much, or exactly what we need?
In this episode of The Catholic Man Show, Adam and David welcome three Dominican priests:
• Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
• Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P.
• Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P.
They dive into:
✅ The history and power of the Rosary
✅ Practical advice on handling distractions in prayer
✅ The Luminous Mysteries and why they matter today
✅ Mary’s role as Mediatrix of Grace
✅ Live audience Q&A
This lively, insightful, and often funny conversation will deepen your love for the Rosary and inspire greater devotion in your prayer life.
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On this episode of The Catholic Man Show, Adam and David welcome Brandon Sheard — homesteader, butcher, and teacher — to talk about the lost art of traditional husbandry and meat preservation. Brandon shares why skills like butchering, curing, and cooking matter for men, families, and Catholic culture.
From the cultural and spiritual meaning of feasts like Christmas, with roast goose and black and white pudding, to the role of men in providing for their households, Brandon offers both practical wisdom and timeless tradition. He also discusses his upcoming book on raising and harvesting pigs, plus the benefits of his membership site featuring step-by-step homesteading videos.
Listeners will learn how Catholic tradition, food, and masculinity intersect — and how reviving these skills can strengthen community and faith.
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Action items from this episode:
What does it mean to be a Christian man, husband, and father in today’s secular culture? Actor and Christian leader Kirk Cameron joins Adam Minihan for a powerful conversation about reclaiming fatherhood, cultivating virtue, and leading your family toward heaven.
Kirk shares practical wisdom on:
This episode of The Catholic Man Show is a call for men to stop settling for mediocrity and start living with purpose. If you’re ready to embrace your role as protector, provider, and spiritual leader of your family—this one’s for you.
Every man needs a rule of life—a clear, concrete framework that keeps prayer, family, work, and virtue in order. Without it, we risk wasting time, neglecting our duties, and drifting through life. With it, we gain clarity, perseverance, and a spiritual roadmap toward sanctity.
In this episode of The Catholic Man Show, we explore:
A rule of life isn’t about rigidity—it’s about freedom: God first, then your soul, your family, and your apostolate.
“He who lives by rule, lives unto God.”
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