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Man Up!

447 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratings

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

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74) Faith and (Iowa) football - Jon Wisnieski

April 02, 2018 13:02 - 27 minutes - 9.42 MB

University of Iowa (and Dowling) football player, Jon Wisnieski, joins us to discuss how he grew in his faith over the past four years.

73) Restoring society’s knowledge of history - Devin Foley

March 26, 2018 20:24 - 26 minutes - 9.36 MB

In addition to our conversations on celebrating Holy Week, Devin Foley joins us for a discussion on rediscovering a knowledge of history in society. He is the co-founder and President of Intellectual Takeout, which is a non-profit that serves as a refuge for those who want to pursue truth, rediscover the wisdom and traditions of the past, discuss ideas calmly, and apply what’s been learned to their own lives and networks.

Restoring society’s knowledge of history - Devin Foley

March 26, 2018 20:24 - 27 minutes - 9.36 MB

In addition to our conversations on celebrating Holy Week, Devin Foley joins us for a discussion on rediscovering a knowledge of history in society. He is the co-founder and President of Intellectual Takeout, which is a non-profit that serves as a refuge for those who want to pursue truth, rediscover the wisdom and traditions of the past, discuss ideas calmly, and apply what’s been learned to their own lives and networks.

72) Listening to great music - Maestro Joseph Giunta

March 19, 2018 13:05 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Maestro Joseph Giunta joins us for a discussion on an appreciation of great music. Maestro Giunta has been the Music Director of the Des Moines Symphony for twenty-eight years and has spent much of his career helping introduce people of all ages to the world of great music.

Listening to great music - Maestro Joseph Giunta

March 19, 2018 13:05 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Maestro Joseph Giunta joins us for a discussion on an appreciation of great music. Maestro Giunta has been the Music Director of the Des Moines Symphony for twenty-eight years and has spent much of his career helping introduce people of all ages to the world of great music.

71) Biblical vision for masculinity - Katie Patrizio

March 12, 2018 18:13 - 27 minutes - 9.65 MB

Katie Patrizio joins us to discuss the biblical vision for masculinity. Katie is the Director of Faith Formation at St. Cecilia Parish in Ames, IA. She holds a Bachelor's degree in philosophy and theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, and a Master's degree in Biblical theology from John Paul the Great Catholic University.

Biblical vision for masculinity - Katie Patrizio

March 12, 2018 18:13 - 27 minutes - 9.65 MB

Katie Patrizio joins us to discuss the biblical vision for masculinity. Katie is the Director of Faith Formation at St. Cecilia Parish in Ames, IA. She holds a Bachelor's degree in philosophy and theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, and a Master's degree in Biblical theology from John Paul the Great Catholic University.

Becoming a better husband and father - Allen Hunt

March 05, 2018 17:42 - 26 minutes - 9.24 MB

Best seller author and international speaker, Dr. Allen Hunt, joins us again, this time to discuss the topic of becoming a better husband and father.

70) Becoming a better husband and father - Allen Hunt

March 05, 2018 17:42 - 26 minutes - 9.24 MB

Best seller author and international speaker, Dr. Allen Hunt, joins us again, this time to discuss the topic of becoming a better husband and father.

Answering atheism - Trent Horn

February 26, 2018 15:17 - 26 minutes - 9.24 MB

Trent Horn, an apologist and speaker for Catholic Answers, joins us to discuss the culture of atheism and how to respond when confronted with it.

69) Answering atheism - Trent Horn

February 26, 2018 15:17 - 26 minutes - 9.24 MB

Trent Horn, an apologist and speaker for Catholic Answers, joins us to discuss the culture of atheism and how to respond when confronted with it.

68) Mere Christianity (Part 2) - Rocky Vest

February 13, 2018 19:53 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Part two of our discussion on C.S. Lewis' masterpiece "Mere Christianity". Rocky Vest joins us again to explore the book and its importance in the lives of men today.

Mere Christianity (Part 2) - Rocky Vest

February 13, 2018 19:53 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Part two of our discussion on C.S. Lewis' masterpiece "Mere Christianity". Rocky Vest joins us again to explore the book and its importance in the lives of men today.

Marriage: Sacrament of service - Adam Storey

February 05, 2018 17:15 - 27 minutes - 9.5 MB

Adam Storey joins us again, this time to celebrate National Marriage Week and highlight the importance of selfless service within marriages. Adam is the Director of the Marriage and Family Life Office for the Diocese of Des Moines.

67) Marriage: Sacrament of service - Adam Storey

February 05, 2018 17:15 - 27 minutes - 9.5 MB

Adam Storey joins us again, this time to celebrate National Marriage Week and highlight the importance of selfless service within marriages. Adam is the Director of the Marriage and Family Life Office for the Diocese of Des Moines.

Mere Christianity (Part 1) - Rocky Vest

January 29, 2018 15:03 - 27 minutes - 9.6 MB

C.S. Lewis' "Mere Christianity" is one of the greatest works on Christian apologetics of all-time. Rocky Vest join us for two episodes to explore the book and its importance in the lives of men today.

66) Mere Christianity (Part 1) - Rocky Vest

January 29, 2018 15:03 - 27 minutes - 9.6 MB

C.S. Lewis' "Mere Christianity" is one of the greatest works on Christian apologetics of all-time. Rocky Vest join us for two episodes to explore the book and its importance in the lives of men today.

Be a Man! Go to Confession - Fr. Larry Richards

January 15, 2018 16:13 - 27 minutes - 9.52 MB

The great Fr. Larry Richards joins us to discuss one of his favorite topics, the Sacrament of Confession. If you haven't heard Fr. Larry, do yourself a favor and listen to every talk you can find that he has given; you will not be disappointed.

Pornography: The biggest challenge facing the church today - Fr. Sean Kilcawley

January 08, 2018 19:39 - 27 minutes - 9.59 MB

Fr. Sean Kilcawley is a leader on the front lines in battle against pornography. He says pornography the biggest challenge facing the Church today. He shares with us why, and what we can do to help protect ourselves and those around us.

64) Pornography: The biggest challenge facing the church today - Fr. Sean Kilcawley

January 08, 2018 19:39 - 27 minutes - 9.59 MB

Fr. Sean Kilcawley is a leader on the front lines in battle against pornography. He says pornography the biggest challenge facing the Church today. He shares with us why, and what we can do to help protect ourselves and those around us.

How to start reading great literature (Part II) - Dr. Mitch Kalpakgian

January 01, 2018 15:00 - 27 minutes - 9.44 MB

Part II of our conversation with Dr. Mitch Kalpakgian on how to read great literature. On this episode, we dive further into the classics, with additional book recommendations from Dr. Kalpakgian.

64) How to start reading great literature (Part II) - Dr. Mitch Kalpakgian

January 01, 2018 15:00 - 27 minutes - 9.44 MB

Part II of our conversation with Dr. Mitch Kalpakgian on how to read great literature. On this episode, we dive further into the classics, with additional book recommendations from Dr. Kalpakgian.

63) How to start reading great literature (Part I) - Dr. Mitch Kalpakgian

December 27, 2017 20:21 - 27 minutes - 9.43 MB

The world of great literature is largely unexplored by men today. Recorded in August 2017, Dr. Mitch Kalpakgian joined us to discuss the benefits of reading the classics, and where to start if you need direction.

How to start reading great literature (Part I) - Dr. Mitch Kalpakgian

December 27, 2017 20:21 - 27 minutes - 9.43 MB

The world of great literature is largely unexplored by men today. Recorded in August 2017, Dr. Mitch Kalpakgian joined us to discuss the benefits of reading the classics, and where to start if you need direction.

James Baxter - Exodus 90

December 18, 2017 15:29 - 27 minutes - 9.45 MB

January 1st, 2018 presents a exciting opportunity for men looking for a life-changing challenge. This year there are exactly 90 days from New Years Day to Easter Sunday. There will never be a better time to do the Exodus 90. James Baxter joins us again to discuss the program and the difference it has made in our lives.

62) James Baxter - Exodus 90

December 18, 2017 15:29 - 27 minutes - 9.45 MB

January 1st, 2018 presents a exciting opportunity for men looking for a life-changing challenge. This year there are exactly 90 days from New Years Day to Easter Sunday. There will never be a better time to do the Exodus 90. James Baxter joins us again to discuss the program and the difference it has made in our lives.

61) Tizoc Rosales - Men On A Mission

December 12, 2017 18:44 - 29 minutes - 10.1 MB

Tizoc Rosales, the Director of Advancement at ‎The Saint Paul Seminary in Minneapolis, joins us to discuss living out our call to be men on a mission. Regardless of our vocation, we are all called to be missionary disciples and Tizoc shares many ideas on how to do that.

Tizoc Rosales - Men On A Mission

December 12, 2017 18:44 - 29 minutes - 10.1 MB

Tizoc Rosales, the Director of Advancement at ‎The Saint Paul Seminary in Minneapolis, joins us to discuss living out our call to be men on a mission. Regardless of our vocation, we are all called to be missionary disciples and Tizoc shares many ideas on how to do that.

60) Adam Storey - Intentional Advent

December 04, 2017 20:22 - 25 minutes - 8.96 MB

Adam Storey joins Man Up again, this time to discuss the season of Advent and how we can have a fulfilling Advent by making an intentional effort in our actions. Fr. Zach was greatly missed, but we survived and still managed some great takeaways during the show in his absence.

Adam Storey - Intentional Advent

December 04, 2017 20:22 - 25 minutes - 8.96 MB

Adam Storey joins Man Up again, this time to discuss the season of Advent and how we can have a fulfilling Advent by making an intentional effort in our actions. Fr. Zach was greatly missed, but we survived and still managed some great takeaways during the show in his absence.

59) Fr. Dan Horan - The Inner Experience

November 27, 2017 15:02 - 28 minutes - 9.79 MB

Fr. Dan Horan, who is quickly becoming a regular on Man Up, joins us to discuss Thomas Merton's book, "The Inner Experience". It is a great read on how to move into the contemplative life and Fr. Horan helps us explore some of the key points from it.

Fr. Dan Horan - The Inner Experience

November 27, 2017 15:02 - 28 minutes - 9.79 MB

Fr. Dan Horan, who is quickly becoming a regular on Man Up, joins us to discuss Thomas Merton's book, "The Inner Experience". It is a great read on how to move into the contemplative life and Fr. Horan helps us explore some of the key points from it.

58) Superbowl Champion Matt Birk - All-Pro Wisdom

November 20, 2017 20:21 - 27 minutes - 9.7 MB

Matt Birk is a 2x All-Pro, 6x Pro Bowl selection, and a Super Bowl champion (2013). He joins us to discuss his book "All-Pro Wisdom" and the parallels between success in the NFL and success in life as Christians.

Superbowl Champion Matt Birk - All-Pro Wisdom

November 20, 2017 20:21 - 28 minutes - 9.7 MB

Matt Birk is a 2x All-Pro, 6x Pro Bowl selection, and a Super Bowl champion (2013). He joins us to discuss his book "All-Pro Wisdom" and the parallels between success in the NFL and success in life as Christians.

Bishop Gerard Battersby - Unleash the Gospel

November 13, 2017 20:54 - 28 minutes - 9.88 MB

Bishop Gerard Battersby of the Archdiocese of Detroit joins us to discuss the excellent pastoral letter from the Archdiocese. To read it, go to www.unleashthegospel.org.

57) Bishop Gerard Battersby - Unleash the Gospel

November 13, 2017 20:54 - 28 minutes - 9.88 MB

Bishop Gerard Battersby of the Archdiocese of Detroit joins us to discuss the excellent pastoral letter from the Archdiocese. To read it, go to www.unleashthegospel.org.

How to be holy - Peter Kreeft

November 06, 2017 15:04 - 27 minutes - 9.38 MB

The great Dr. Peter Kreeft joins us to discuss the topic of his newest book, "How to be Holy".

56) How to be holy - Peter Kreeft

November 06, 2017 15:04 - 27 minutes - 9.38 MB

The great Dr. Peter Kreeft joins us to discuss the topic of his newest book, "How to be Holy".

Heroic fatherhood (Part 2) - Fr. John Riccardo

October 30, 2017 19:28 - 26 minutes - 9.25 MB

Fr. John Riccardo joins us for part two in our series on heroic fatherhood. In this episode we look to his advice on how we can live out the call to heroic fatherhood in our own lives.

55) Heroic fatherhood (Part 2) - Fr. John Riccardo

October 30, 2017 19:28 - 26 minutes - 9.25 MB

Fr. John Riccardo joins us for part two in our series on heroic fatherhood. In this episode we look to his advice on how we can live out the call to heroic fatherhood in our own lives.

Heroic fatherhood (Part 1) - Fr. John Riccardo

October 09, 2017 18:52 - 27 minutes - 9.43 MB

Fr. John Riccardo joins us for a two part series on heroic fatherhood. In this episode we dive into how his own father lived heroically, and the great example he set for Fr. John throughout his life.

Bored again Catholic - Tim O'Malley

October 02, 2017 16:01 - 27 minutes - 9.38 MB

We discuss how to get more out of the Mass with author and speaker Tim O'Malley of the University of Notre Dame and dive into his newest book, "Bored Again Catholic".

53) Bored again Catholic - Tim O'Malley

October 02, 2017 16:01 - 27 minutes - 9.38 MB

We discuss how to get more out of the Mass with author and speaker Tim O'Malley of the University of Notre Dame and dive into his newest book, "Bored Again Catholic".

52) Allen Hunt - Life's greatest lesson

September 26, 2017 13:47 - 28 minutes - 9.73 MB

Former Methodist pastor and author of the best-selling book "Confessions of a Mega-Church Pastor", Allen Hunt, joins us to discuss his newest book "Life's Greatest Lesson".

Allen Hunt - Life's greatest lesson

September 26, 2017 13:47 - 28 minutes - 9.73 MB

Former Methodist pastor and author of the best-selling book "Confessions of a Mega-Church Pastor", Allen Hunt, joins us to discuss his newest book "Life's Greatest Lesson".

51) Jason Evert - Chastity: in and out of Marriage

September 18, 2017 15:19 - 27 minutes - 9.6 MB

International speaker and author Jason Evert joins us to share his thoughts on how to live the virtue of chastity throughout our lives.

Jason Evert - Chastity: in and out of Marriage

September 18, 2017 15:19 - 27 minutes - 9.6 MB

International speaker and author Jason Evert joins us to share his thoughts on how to live the virtue of chastity throughout our lives.

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati - Fr. Michael Niemczak

September 04, 2017 12:34 - 29 minutes - 9.98 MB

We dedicate an episode to one of our favorite people of all-time, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Fr. Michael Niemczak of the Archdiocese of New Mexico joins us to discuss the life and impact of Bl. Pier Giorgio. You can sign the letter Fr. Niemczak has written at www.piergiorgioletter.org.

50) Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati - Fr. Michael Niemczak

September 04, 2017 12:34 - 28 minutes - 9.98 MB

We dedicate an episode to one of our favorite people of all-time, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Fr. Michael Niemczak of the Archdiocese of New Mexico joins us to discuss the life and impact of Bl. Pier Giorgio. You can sign the letter Fr. Niemczak has written at www.piergiorgioletter.org.

Effective small groups - Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr

August 28, 2017 14:56 - 27 minutes - 9.3 MB

Slowly becoming regular guests, the illustrious Dr. Bud Marr and his co-host Bo Bonner, join us to discuss what makes an effective small group for men.

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