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Man Up!

443 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratings

A show dedicated to helping men live out their call to authentic masculinity

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Episodes

122) Ezekiel - Dr. Andrew Swafford

July 15, 2019 16:18 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MB

Dr. Andrew Swafford joins me again, this time to highlight another great prophet of the Old Testament, Ezekiel.

Jeremiah - Dr. Andrew Swafford

July 08, 2019 17:51 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MB

Associate Professor of Theology at Benedictine College, Andrew Swafford, joins the show to help us dive into the life and writings of the prophet Jeremiah in our "Great Men of the Bible" series.

121) Jeremiah - Dr. Andrew Swafford

July 08, 2019 17:51 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MB

Associate Professor of Theology at Benedictine College, Andrew Swafford, joins the show to help us dive into the life and writings of the prophet Jeremiah in our "Great Men of the Bible" series.

120) Pier Giorgio Frassati - Brother Pier Giorgio

July 01, 2019 16:39 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MB

Brother Pier Giorgio of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal joins the show to discuss his order, his vocation story, and why he chose to name himself after Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Pier Giorgio Frassati - Brother Pier Giorgio

July 01, 2019 16:39 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MB

Brother Pier Giorgio of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal joins the show to discuss his order, his vocation story, and why he chose to name himself after Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Josiah (2 Kings) - Mark Hart

June 27, 2019 12:50 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

The great Mark Hart joins me again, this time to discuss King Josiah in our "Great Men of the Bible" series.

119) Josiah (2 Kings) - Mark Hart

June 27, 2019 12:50 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB

The great Mark Hart joins me again, this time to discuss King Josiah in our "Great Men of the Bible" series.

The Seven Storey Mountain - Dan Horan

June 25, 2019 20:45 - 27 minutes - 9.38 MB

Our "Man Up!" Thomas Merton expert, Dan Horan, joins me again, this time to explore Merton's timeless autobiography "The Seven Storey Mountain".

118) The Seven Storey Mountain - Dan Horan

June 25, 2019 20:45 - 27 minutes - 9.38 MB

Our "Man Up!" Thomas Merton expert, Dan Horan, joins me again, this time to explore Merton's timeless autobiography "The Seven Storey Mountain".

117) Solomon (1 Kings) - Katie Patrizio

June 24, 2019 20:37 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MB

Katie Patrizio joins us again, this time to dive into the intriguing life of king Solomon. He has some of the highest highs and lowest lows of any of the men we will cover, and Katie helps us to distill what we can learn from him.

Solomon (1 Kings) - Katie Patrizio

June 24, 2019 20:37 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MB

Katie Patrizio joins us again, this time to dive into the intriguing life of king Solomon. He has some of the highest highs and lowest lows of any of the men we will cover, and Katie helps us to distill what we can learn from him.

116) David (1 & 2 Samuel) - Mark Hart

June 03, 2019 15:42 - 26 minutes - 12 MB

One of my favorite Catholic speakers, Mark Hart, joins the show to discuss King David in our "Great Men of the Bible" series.

David (1 & 2 Samuel) - Mark Hart

June 03, 2019 15:42 - 26 minutes - 12 MB

One of my favorite Catholic speakers, Mark Hart, joins the show to discuss King David in our "Great Men of the Bible" series.

115) The Greatest Generation - Gary Dolphin (REBROADCAST)

May 26, 2019 18:01 - 28 minutes - 9.84 MB

To celebrate Memorial Day, here is our episode from last year with "The voice of the Iowa Hawkeyes", Gary Dolphin. He joined to discuss the Greatest Generation, and the lessons we can learn from them as men living today.

The Greatest Generation - Gary Dolphin (REBROADCAST)

May 26, 2019 18:01 - 28 minutes - 9.84 MB

To celebrate Memorial Day, here is our episode from last year with "The voice of the Iowa Hawkeyes", Gary Dolphin. He joined to discuss the Greatest Generation, and the lessons we can learn from them as men living today.

Samuel (1 Samuel) - Fr. Chris Reising

May 20, 2019 18:29 - 26 minutes - 9.21 MB

Samuel is one of the shining lights in a dark time for Israel. Fr. Chris Reising joins me to explore his life in the book of 1 Samuel.

114) Samuel (1 Samuel) - Fr. Chris Reising

May 20, 2019 18:29 - 26 minutes - 9.21 MB

Samuel is one of the shining lights in a dark time for Israel. Fr. Chris Reising joins me to explore his life in the book of 1 Samuel.

113) Joshua and Samson - Fr. PJ McManus

May 13, 2019 15:06 - 27 minutes - 9.47 MB

Fr. PJ McManus joins me to cover the books of Joshua, Judges and Ruth. Understanding these books is paramount to understanding our own personal cycles of sin, repentance and forgiveness.

Joshua and Samson - Fr. PJ McManus

May 13, 2019 15:06 - 27 minutes - 9.47 MB

Fr. PJ McManus joins me to cover the books of Joshua, Judges and Ruth. Understanding these books is paramount to understanding our own personal cycles of sin, repentance and forgiveness.

The Mentor's Handbook - Christopher Helle

May 06, 2019 20:59 - 26 minutes - 9.1 MB

A new book is out from Sophia Press called "The Mentor’s Handbook: How to Form Boys Into Inspiring and Capable Men" and Christopher Helle joins me to discuss the book and the lessons we can learn from it.

112) The Mentor's Handbook - Christopher Helle

May 06, 2019 20:59 - 26 minutes - 9.1 MB

A new book is out from Sophia Press called "The Mentor’s Handbook: How to Form Boys Into Inspiring and Capable Men" and Christopher Helle joins me to discuss the book and the lessons we can learn from it.

111) Terrible men of the Bible (Pentateuch edition) - Bo Bonner

April 29, 2019 15:45 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Throughout our "Great Men of the Bible" series, we have learned the lessons of how to live a virtuous life from the example of the great men we have discussed. In this episode, we highlight some of the terrible men from the first five books of the Bible and what not to do if we want to live well.

Terrible men of the Bible (Pentateuch edition) - Bo Bonner

April 29, 2019 15:45 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Throughout our "Great Men of the Bible" series, we have learned the lessons of how to live a virtuous life from the example of the great men we have discussed. In this episode, we highlight some of the terrible men from the first five books of the Bible and what not to do if we want to live well.

Moses (Part 2) - Mark Giszczak

April 22, 2019 15:00 - 27 minutes - 9.59 MB

Mark Giszczak of the Augustine Institute joins me again to discuss the life of Moses in our "Great Men of the Bible" series. In the first episode we made it 7 chapters into the Book of Exodus and set the stage for Moses' mission. That leaves basically four entire books to cover in this second episode!

110) Moses (Part 2) - Mark Giszczak

April 22, 2019 15:00 - 27 minutes - 9.59 MB

Mark Giszczak of the Augustine Institute joins me again to discuss the life of Moses in our "Great Men of the Bible" series. In the first episode we made it 7 chapters into the Book of Exodus and set the stage for Moses' mission. That leaves basically four entire books to cover in this second episode!

109) Moses (Part 1) - Mark Giszczak

April 15, 2019 15:56 - 27 minutes - 9.66 MB

Mark Giszczak of the Augustine Institute joins me to discuss the life of Moses in the first of this two part episode. Moses' life is covered four books: Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. We needed at least two episodes to explore all of the lessons we can learn from him.

Moses (Part 1) - Mark Giszczak

April 15, 2019 15:56 - 28 minutes - 9.66 MB

Mark Giszczak of the Augustine Institute joins me to discuss the life of Moses in the first of this two part episode. Moses' life is covered four books: Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. We needed at least two episodes to explore all of the lessons we can learn from him.

Job - Dr. Peter Kreeft

April 09, 2019 11:46 - 26 minutes - 9.1 MB

The great Dr. Peter Kreeft joins us this week to discuss the book of Job. There are many lessons to learn from Job, and I am excited to have Dr. Kreeft on to explore them.

108) Job - Dr. Peter Kreeft

April 09, 2019 11:46 - 26 minutes - 9.1 MB

The great Dr. Peter Kreeft joins us this week to discuss the book of Job. There are many lessons to learn from Job, and I am excited to have Dr. Kreeft on to explore them.

107) Joseph (Genesis 37-50) - Allen Hunt

April 01, 2019 18:34 - 26 minutes - 9.31 MB

Joseph is one of the most captivating men in the Bible. Great to have best-selling author and international speaker Allen Hunt join me again to discuss him in our "Great Men of the Bible" series.

Joseph (Genesis 37-50) - Allen Hunt

April 01, 2019 18:34 - 26 minutes - 9.31 MB

Joseph is one of the most captivating men in the Bible. Great to have best-selling author and international speaker Allen Hunt join me again to discuss him in our "Great Men of the Bible" series.

106) Strive 21: A 21 Day Detox from Porn - Matt Fradd

March 25, 2019 15:39 - 26 minutes - 9.27 MB

Matt Fradd joins us again, this time to discuss Strive 21, his new online program designed to help men overcome addictions to pornography. Go to www.strive21.com to learn more.

Strive 21: A 21 Day Detox from Porn - Matt Fradd

March 25, 2019 15:39 - 26 minutes - 9.27 MB

Matt Fradd joins us again, this time to discuss Strive 21, his new online program designed to help men overcome addictions to pornography. Go to www.strive21.com to learn more.

105) Jacob (Genesis 25-37) - Dr. Matthew Umbarger

March 18, 2019 15:49 - 26 minutes - 9.27 MB

Dr. Matthew Umbarger joins me again, this time to discuss Genesis 25-37 and the life of Jacob in our "Great Men of the Bible" series. Dr. Umbarger is a professor of theology at Newman University.

Jacob (Genesis 25-37) - Dr. Matthew Umbarger

March 18, 2019 15:49 - 26 minutes - 9.27 MB

Dr. Matthew Umbarger joins me again, this time to discuss Genesis 25-37 and the life of Jacob in our "Great Men of the Bible" series. Dr. Umbarger is a professor of theology at Newman University.

Isaac (Genesis 22-28) - Dr. Matthew Umbarger

March 11, 2019 16:28 - 26 minutes - 9.02 MB

Dr. Matthew Umbarger, professor of theology at Newman University, joins me to discuss Genesis 22-28 and the life of Isaac in our "Great Men of the Bible" series.

104) Isaac (Genesis 22-28) - Dr. Matthew Umbarger

March 11, 2019 16:28 - 26 minutes - 9.02 MB

Dr. Matthew Umbarger, professor of theology at Newman University, joins me to discuss Genesis 22-28 and the life of Isaac in our "Great Men of the Bible" series.

Abraham (Genesis 12-25) - Dr. Bud Marr

March 04, 2019 16:33 - 28 minutes - 9.7 MB

Dr. Bud Marr, Director of the National Institute for Newman Studies and friend of the show, joins to discuss the life of Abraham in our "Great Men of the Bible" series.

103) Abraham (Genesis 12-25) - Dr. Bud Marr

March 04, 2019 16:33 - 27 minutes - 9.7 MB

Dr. Bud Marr, Director of the National Institute for Newman Studies and friend of the show, joins to discuss the life of Abraham in our "Great Men of the Bible" series.

102) Noah (Genesis 6-9) - Allen Hunt

February 25, 2019 15:59 - 28 minutes - 9.71 MB

Best-selling author and international speaker Allen Hunt joins me to discuss Noah in our "Great Men of the Bible" series.

Noah (Genesis 6-9) - Allen Hunt

February 25, 2019 15:59 - 28 minutes - 9.71 MB

Best-selling author and international speaker Allen Hunt joins me to discuss Noah in our "Great Men of the Bible" series.

101) Iowa Catholic Radio listener stories - Tim Flattery

February 18, 2019 21:49 - 27 minutes - 9.63 MB

It is the 2019 Iowa Catholic Radio Spring care-a-thon! Tim Flattery joined me today to beg for money while sharing stories of people whose lives have been changed by listening to Iowa Catholic Radio. Call 515-223-1150 to support.

Iowa Catholic Radio listener stories - Tim Flattery

February 18, 2019 21:49 - 27 minutes - 9.63 MB

It is the 2019 Iowa Catholic Radio Spring care-a-thon! Tim Flattery joined me today to beg for money while sharing stories of people whose lives have been changed by listening to Iowa Catholic Radio. Call 515-223-1150 to support.

Creation and the Fall (Genesis 1-3) - Katie Patrizio

February 11, 2019 19:35 - 27 minutes - 9.5 MB

Before we can start exploring the lives of the great men of the Bible, it is paramount to explore the reason for our need of redemption. Katie Patrizio walks us through the first three chapters of the Bible and sets the stage for the rest of our series.

100) Creation and the Fall (Genesis 1-3) - Katie Patrizio

February 11, 2019 19:35 - 27 minutes - 9.5 MB

Before we can start exploring the lives of the great men of the Bible, it is paramount to explore the reason for our need of redemption. Katie Patrizio walks us through the first three chapters of the Bible and sets the stage for the rest of our series.

Great Men of the Bible Overview - Jeff Cavins

February 04, 2019 19:57 - 28 minutes - 9.78 MB

For the first episode in our "Great Men of the Bible" series, Jeff Cavins joins me to give us an overview of the Bible as a whole, and helps to give us a guide to approach reading and interpreting the Bible throughout this series. The Great Adventure Bible from Ascension Press that Jeff helped put together will be an excellent resource throughout this series and beyond.

99) Great Men of the Bible Overview - Jeff Cavins

February 04, 2019 19:57 - 28 minutes - 9.78 MB

For the first episode in our "Great Men of the Bible" series, Jeff Cavins joins me to give us an overview of the Bible as a whole, and helps to give us a guide to approach reading and interpreting the Bible throughout this series. The Great Adventure Bible from Ascension Press that Jeff helped put together will be an excellent resource throughout this series and beyond.

Father Zach's Last Show!

January 28, 2019 20:40 - 28 minutes - 9.88 MB

Father Zach moves from co-host to guest on this episode of the Man Up show. We explore his life, vocation story, call to military service and more. We had an awesome few years together behind the microphones, and he will be missed greatly.

98) Father Zach's Last Show!

January 28, 2019 20:40 - 28 minutes - 9.88 MB

Father Zach moves from co-host to guest on this episode of the Man Up show. We explore his life, vocation story, call to military service and more. We had an awesome few years together behind the microphones, and he will be missed greatly.

97) The March for Life - Taylor Bennett

January 21, 2019 16:56 - 26 minutes - 9.21 MB

Fr. Zach and our good friend Taylor Bennett are fresh off the March for Life in Washington D.C. We had a great conversation about their experiences at the March and how we can continue to fight for unborn and the pro-life cause.

Books

The New Testament
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