CDP 2020

One Last Time

January 22, 2020 06:42 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MB

Episode 53 | One Last Time Catholic dads Jeff and Chad are back after (another) long break this time to discuss fleeting moments that will never happen again and what we can do to make the most of them.

Fix You

January 16, 2020 01:07 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MB

Episode 52 We recorded a new podcast this morning discussing the broken things you can find in our garages (generators, bikes, appliances, chairs.... OURSELVES.....check it out. Here's the raw video. https://youtu.be/YnloShW-bCs

Seven Habits of Highly Effective Catholics (pt. 1)

January 16, 2020 01:04 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MB

Episode 51 Part one in a series discussing the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and how they apply to the faith and family life.

Trust the Process

January 16, 2020 01:02 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MB

Episode 50!!! You may hear the phrase "trust the process" when it comes to work, diet or exercise. But what is "the process" in the faith, in the family and in the marriage?.... plus every episode of CDP ever... Jeff and I celebrated our 50th episode with a live video. Check out "Trust the Process" in all its raw glory, lol. https://youtu.be/f21hvoV_6hg

Book of Life

January 16, 2020 00:58 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MB

Today we are talking about the importance of capturing the memories you are making with your kids as well as the stories that the older generation in your life can tell. Tell us how you capture these important events! #CatholicChurch #CatholicDads #Family #FamilyJournal#FamilyTraditions #Fatherhood #Marriage #Memories #Parenthood#Stories #Traditions #Veterans "Listen" on YouTube (no video again...it's too hard, Lol): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmf2mskb6SM

Boy Scouts and the Alternatives

January 16, 2020 00:57 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MB

Episode 48 Boy Scouts, Trail Life USA, Troops of St. George....and organic living... #boyScouts #CatholicChurch #CatholicDads #fatherhood#troopsOfStGeorge #TrailLifeUSA

Christian Carpool

January 16, 2020 00:55 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MB

Episode 47 Christian Carpool. Interview with Clay Parker discussing the Daniel Fast, Obedience and Donald Trump.

Reflections on Lent

January 16, 2020 00:54 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MB

Episode 46 Candy, anxiety and sacrifices... and sports

The Struggle is Real

January 16, 2020 00:54 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MB

Episode 45 After a 5 month hiatus, Jeff Dodge and I return to discuss the struggles in all areas of life, how we cope (or don't) with them, and what saints we may look to to draw inspiration. Oh, and junk drawers, too... #catholic #catholicChurch #catholicDads #family #fatherhood#parenthood #marriage #prayer #sacraments #stTheresaOfCalcutta#junkDrawers

Instant Gratification

January 16, 2020 00:52 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

Episode 44 The technology that we have today allows us to operate household appliances with our voices, watch movies with the touch of a button and have anything you want at your doorstep in less than two days. But is it to our detriment? YouTube version https://youtu.be/DT1YSP85RW4 #cdp #catholicDadsPodcast #instantGratification #blockbuster #appleTV#amazonPrime #roomba #robotLawnmowers #afterCreditsScene

Faith and Fitness

January 16, 2020 00:50 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MB

Episode #43 Jeff and Chad discuss the similarities in both journeys and how you can keep faith and fitness together - dare we say Faith and works??!! #faithAndFitness #faithAndWorks #youWoreThatLastWeek#afterCreditsScene Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x4u08E6ISqE

Devices

January 16, 2020 00:49 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MB

Episode 42. Technology sure has come a long way. Think of how many stand alone items your smartphone has replaced - camera, video camera, radio/CD/Tape player, alarm clock, calculator, calendar, level, compass... the list goes on. Based on information from Nasa.com that device in your pocket likely has at least 240,000 times the memory of a Voyager spacecraft (16 GB vs. 69.63 KB). With all that power and promise at your fingertips it's no wonder that it can be a distraction. So how do we ...

Protect Your Children

January 11, 2020 00:42 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

Episode 41: Protect Your Children In light of the recent Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report Chad and Jeff discuss the ways that parents can be vigilant about protecting our children and offer ways to identify warning signs of inappropriate behavior based on learnings from Virtus training and other Youth Protection courses. On YouTube: https://youtu.be/mKZpq6IFrvA

Novenas

January 11, 2020 00:41 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MB

Episode 040: Novenas Novenas are part of Catholic life, but what exactly are they and where did they come from? Today Chad and Jeff talk about the origins of the Novena and discuss some of their experiences with these prayers. The YouTube version of our Novenas episode is now available. ✝️🙏🏻❤️ https://youtu.be/7dgszYSyV0A

Ode to Sleep

January 11, 2020 00:39 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

A good night's sleep is more than just getting your beauty rest. You need it to function properly the next day, to have the focus you need and to make you into a likable human being. And as a Catholic Dad it can affect our prayer life and relationship with our spouses and children. So why do we put sleep so low on our priority list? YouTube version of Ode to Sleep is here! With synced audio!!! 💤🛏😴❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://youtu.be/ud1cv8wUmQg

Summer Movie Review

January 11, 2020 00:38 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

Summer is upon us and while Jeff is on vacation Chad enlists his oldest son, Evan, to join as a guest host to discuss some upcoming movies, the Expectometer, the potential flops and the criteria the Williams family uses to gauge "family friendliness." Watch on YouTube: See it here!👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 https://youtu.be/-WU2_wfeXaU

The Talk

January 11, 2020 00:36 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MB

The Final Chapter in our Three-Part Series honoring the 50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae, we discuss “The Talk” – that awkward conversation that we have with our kids about sex, and how its best that it comes from you instead of someone else. We frame the conversation in the context of St. John Paul the Great’s Theology of the Body. What is the best way to go about it? When is the best time to have it? What do you say? Listen up and let us know what you think! Watch on YouTube: https://...

The Problem with Porn

January 11, 2020 00:35 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MB

Part 2 of a Series on Pope Paul VI’s prophetic encyclical Humanae Vitae, we discuss the problem with pornography, its spread that coincides with the acceptance of birth control, the long term effects that it can cause, and also some HOPE for those who are fighting the good fight. While we do not get into any detail you may want to consider this episode at least PG-13.

The NFP Episode

January 11, 2020 00:33 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MB

(Originally released July 7, 2018) Pope Paul VI’s masterpiece encyclical Humanae Vitae turns 50 this month and in honor of this momentous occasion, we tackle a momentous topic: NFP. It’s a topic we’ve been talking about doing since the very beginning, but it took us 34 other episodes to build up the courage to do it. Have a listen for our sides of the story and… be merciful! Watch the video: https://youtu.be/m85WyS_j3rs

Careful with That Soul, Eugene

January 05, 2020 19:08 - 28 minutes - 39 MB

Recently Chris Pratt received the 2018 MTV Our Generation Award and his acceptance speech surprised many. Jeff and Chad explore some possible reasons why his message was a win with so many, and how we could take some of his cues when sharing the faith.

Suicide

January 05, 2020 19:05 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

A somber, but necessary, topic. In light of recent celebrity suicides Chad and Jeff give their take on this tough subject.

Pollution of the new

January 05, 2020 19:04 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MB

iPhones, the Millennium Falcon, Mountain Bikes and Peanut Butter. Yeah, we go DEEP!!! Check it out

Exodus 90

January 04, 2020 04:22 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MB

What does the new Solo Movie have to do with Exodus 90? Listen to this and find out! www.exodus90.com #Exodus90 #hanSolo

Goodness, Truth and Beauty

January 04, 2020 04:20 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB

They're called the Trancendentals: Goodness, Truth and Beauty - but society today has attempted to redefine them. How does that affect Catholic Dads? Listen to find out!

Mother's Day

January 04, 2020 04:15 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MB

It's a Mother's Day Podcast Special!!! Jeff Dodge and I try our best to heap praise on our wives, honor our mothers and inspire our fellow brothers in Christ to make this Sunday very special to all the mothers in their lives! ***BONUS*** My family has a long history of getting song lyrics wrong: my mother famously wondered why Huey Lewis “wanted a new truck?” and my Dad loved Billy Idol’s song “How’s about it babe” (eyes without a face)... Today you will hear my contribution 😂😂😂 Enjoy!

Sands thru the Hour Glass

January 04, 2020 04:14 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB

Beginning as a review of Matthew Kelly’s book Resisting Happiness, this episode gives great practical advice on how to incorporate prayer into your everyday life, which somehow seems like an impossible task.

Little Brother

January 04, 2020 04:11 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

God chose Abel's offering over his older brother Cain's (Gen 4:1-8). Jacob gets Esau's birthright with the help of their mother (Gen 25:21-34). Israel loved Joseph best of all his sons (Gen 37:3-11). God chooses the shepherd boy, David, over all his older brothers to be King of Israel (1 Sam 16:6-13). The prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). There's a theme throughout the Bible that the younger brother is favored over the older brothers. What gives? Join Jeff and I in this episode as we explore t...

The War on Boys

January 04, 2020 04:08 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MB

Part 3 of 3 in a series discussing the attacks on the family. We’ve discussed attacks on fatherhood and marriage, today we turn to the war on boys. Don’t believe it? Turn on the TV and see how boys are portrayed compared to girls. Look at the recent decision to allow girls into Boy Scouts. Is there any place where a boy can be a boy anymore?

Reflecting our Father

January 04, 2020 04:07 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

Here we reflect on God the Father and how we each mirror His fatherhood in some way, either how we view our fathers or how our children view us as fathers.

The Attack on Marriage

January 04, 2020 04:06 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

Part 2 of 3 in a series on attacks on the family. This one deals with the attack on marriage.

The Attack on Fatherhood

January 04, 2020 04:05 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MB

Part 1 of 3 in a series. It’s being called the Fatherless Epidemic and the statistics are staggering. We need to recognize this crisis for what it is: an all out war that the devil is waging on dads. Jeff and I are standing with you ready to fight!!

Happy Dad, Happy Life

January 04, 2020 04:02 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MB

Unhappiness is like BO...Nobody Likes It!! In this episode Chad and Jeff discuss the "obligation" of being happy and things you can do if you don't feel particularly happy on any given day.

Somebody's Watching' Me

January 04, 2020 04:01 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MB

New podcast is published, this time discussing how as dads we need to be aware of the little eyes that will always be watching us! 👀👀👀👀👀 #CatholicDadsPodcast #itIsntParanoiaIfItsTrue

Autopilot

January 04, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MB

Is your life on Autopilot? It happens! Check out this episode and you may see it in a new light! ✝️🙏 #catholicDadsPodcast #autopilot #catholicParenting #fatherhood

Be Served

January 04, 2020 03:59 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MB

After a nearly month-long hiatus Jeff and Chad discuss the importance of allowing yourself to be served, the attitude of gratitude and being present right now. ❤️🙏🏻 #catholicDadsPodcast #beServed #junegrassStudios #studioA

SoulBit (tm)

January 04, 2020 03:57 - 26 minutes - 37 MB

"Congratulations, you've earned the NOVICE badge!!! Earn the (BROTHER/SISTER) badge with 20 rosaries, 8 masses and 1 confession this month!!!"

Challenges to Your Faith

January 04, 2020 03:55 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB

The St. Francis Prayer, the Shroud of Turin and the Johannine Comma. What do you do when something challenges your faith? #catholicDadsPodcast #catholicFatherhood #catholicParenthood#faithChallengeAccepted

Finding God in the Grind

January 04, 2020 03:53 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

How do you find God in an ordinary, hum-drum day that you feel like you just repeated from yesterday? #catholicDadsPodcast #CatholicChurch #CatholicParenthood#CatholicFatherhood #findingGodInTheGrind

Letting Go

January 04, 2020 03:51 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

As our children get older we parents are faced with a very challenging concept: Letting Go. When faced with challenging situations of the faith we often hear the phrase "Let go and let God." Today, Jeff and I talk about Letting Go and the importance of good friends to help us through this journey. Any parent of a teenager can relate to this topic! Have you been there and done that? Drop us a comment below and let us know how you dealt with letting go! #catholicDadPodcast #parentOfTeenag...

Read Anything Good Lately?

January 04, 2020 03:51 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

One of the best ways to have time well-spent with our children is to read to them. Today we talk about what that looks like in our own households and provide ideas for how to implement good reading for children of all ages. What are you reading to your kids? Drop your suggestions in the comments below!

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