Latest Brettpowell Podcast Episodes
Moving Forward
Way of the Heart Podcast - December 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsJake & Brett have some big announcements to share about the future of the podcast. They share about some exciting endeavors that have begun in their lives & reminisce about some of the best moments, guests & insights from the five years of Way of the Heart. Thank you for listening! If you would ...
Leadership
Way of the Heart Podcast - November 29, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsJake & Brett have worked together with organizations to help solve some of their issues & grow in some places that needed improvement. In this episode, they share these leadership & relational skills with us! Whether you are a leader at your job, your Church or in your home, this episode has too...
Yeshua Retreat
Way of the Heart Podcast - November 15, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsJake & Brett just returned from their annual men’s retreat with beautiful reflections on what the Lord did. They discuss the power of praying together, falling back in love with Jesus & how interactions with Christ may not always be what we expect but are always loving. Key Points Returned fro...
Jordan Peterson
Way of the Heart Podcast - November 01, 2023 10:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsDr. Jordan Peterson has been in the news recently so Jake & Brett discuss the situation and what they appreciate about Dr. Peterson. They share the lessons they have learned from Jordan in regards to culture, faith, fathering & more. While Dr. Peterson isn’t perfect, our hosts share that he is s...
Can We Get Serious Now?
Way of the Heart Podcast - October 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsBrett shares a quote from the movie “Sully” that really struck him: “Can we get serious now?” He and Jake discuss that as a culture and as men, we need to start focusing on what really matters and not the frivolous matters that often keep our attention. This leads to tackling issues such as bein...
Men & Feelings
Way of the Heart Podcast - October 04, 2023 16:06 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsJake & Brett are together in person to discuss men & feelings. There is a common narrative that men don’t have emotions but that just simply isn’t the case. Our hosts discuss how this common misconception affects men in their everyday lives, including within the Church. Men’s mental health issue...
Letting Our Masculinity Go
Way of the Heart Podcast - September 20, 2023 10:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsJake & Brett are back from their summer break! They share the highlights of their summer & dive into a new season by discussing what happens when you let your masculinity grow. They talk about the importance of discipline in our spiritual, physical, family and work lives & share how to find envi...
Summer Break | Rest, Reflect & Recharge
Way of the Heart Podcast - June 14, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsJake and Brett are taking time off for summer vacation and want the listeners of the podcast to enjoy the break as well. They also remind us that you can take this time as an opportunity to catch up on all the episodes of the show that you may have missed. Have a blessed Summer. We will see you ...
Life Compass (Part 2) | Values, Virtues, Purpose & Key Relationships
Way of the Heart Podcast - May 31, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsIn part 2 of our “Life Compass” series, Jake and Brett dive further into discussion about personal values, virtues & leaving a legacy. They talk about “eulogy virtues” and what they mean for how we conduct ourselves today. They also touch on charisms, perfectionism & regulating our emotions. Ke...
Life Compass (Part 1) | Values, Virtues, Purpose & Key Relationships
Way of the Heart Podcast - May 17, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsBrett has a project called the “Life Compass” that he has been working on for many years. Jake invites him to share where this idea came from & how it has transformed his life. In this two part series, Jake & Brett discuss how to integrate your personal & professional life, live based on your vi...
A Prophet’s Perspective of the Church with Ralph Martin
Way of the Heart Podcast - May 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsJake and Brett interview Ralph Martin, the president of Renewal Ministries, which is an organization devoted to Catholic renewal and evangelization. Ralph is also the host of the long running television show "The Choices We Face." This conversation discusses the state of the Catholic church in t...
Church, Culture & Masculinity with George Weigel
Way of the Heart Podcast - April 19, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsIn this conversation with prolific author and renowned educator George Weigel, Jake and Brett talk through a number of extremely important topics regarding modern man, faith & culture. George shares his deep knowledge and understanding of the Church and its connection with the ever-changing cult...
What is the Good Life: Some Final Thoughts
Way of the Heart Podcast - April 05, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsJake and Brett wrap up the season reflecting on all that they heard from their great guests throughout this series about the Good Life. They discuss the themes that tied many of the episodes from this season together like the importance of brotherhood & seeking truth. At the end, they give a sne...
What is the Good Life with Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB
Way of the Heart Podcast - March 22, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsJake and Brett talk with Father Boniface Hicks, a monk who serves as the director of The Institute for Ministry Formation at St Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He is also Jake’s spiritual director. :) This conversation dives deep into this season's topic of "the Good Life?" from the p...
What is the Good Life with Peter White, RCC
Way of the Heart Podcast - March 08, 2023 20:43 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsIn this episode of Way of the Heart, Jake & Brett are joined by long time friend, Peter White. Peter is a Registered Clinical Counselor that has known Jake professionally for years and watched Brett hoop during his prime basketball years. They discuss a wide variety of topics including the beaut...
What is the Good Life with Dr. Christopher West
Way of the Heart Podcast - February 22, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsIn this episode of Way of the Heart, Jake and Brett are joined by a close friend of the show, Dr. Christopher West. Christopher is a renowned Catholic author and speaker on the topic of human sexuality. This conversation touches on many topics that appear in our everyday lives. The guys also add...
What is the Good Life with Dr. John Bergsma
Way of the Heart Podcast - February 08, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsJake and Brett sit down this week and speak with Dr John Bergsma. Dr. Bergsma is a professor at Franciscan University and one of the leading Scripture scholars in the nation. The guys talk about “The Good Life” and how it relates to Dr. Bergsma’s personal faith and professional expertise. They t...
What is the Good Life with Bishop Scott McCaig, CC
Way of the Heart Podcast - January 25, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsWay of the Heart continues diving deeper into the theme of “the Good Life.” Joined by Bishop Scott McCaig, the guys dive into conversation regarding the 4 levels of happiness and how that contributes towards our fulfillment. They discuss how the levels of happiness help motivate us to become a b...
Intro to the Good Life
Way of the Heart Podcast - January 11, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsJake & Brett begin Season 13 with the primary question of “Are you happy?” They discuss where they will be headed in their new season about “the good life.” The guys open up about their personal lives and dive into the matters of the heart on what truly makes them happy and fulfilled. They expla...
Season 13 Teaser | The Good Life
Way of the Heart Podcast - December 28, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsJake & Brett tease they’re upcoming season called “The Good Life.” They share how excited they are and Brett calls it their most important series yet! Some great conversations, guests and life lessons are coming to you starting January 11th. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it! Connect w...
Men in the Arena: Reflections on Season 12
Way of the Heart Podcast - December 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsJake & Brett close out Season 12 with a conversation about Teddy Roosevelt’s "Citizen in a Republic" speech commonly known as the “Man in the Arena” speech. They discuss how to deal with critics(including your internal one), strive for excellence and battle in the arena of sexuality. Key Point...
BONUS EPISODE: Ignatian Discernment with Fr. Timothy Gallagher
Way of the Heart Podcast - November 30, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsHave you ever wondered which of your every day thoughts are from God, and which are not? Or have you ever contemplated, “What’s God’s will?” when faced with a decision, big or small? A series of simple principles called the Ignatian Rules of Discernment can bring clarity to these questions and m...
Men in the Arena: Simon Kyne
Way of the Heart Podcast - November 16, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsToday, Jake and Brett welcome their last guest of Season 12, Simon Kyne, to the podcast. You may not recognize his name, but Simon is the ‘friend’ mentioned in many stories throughout our episodes. In fact, Way of the Heart would not be here without Simon, since he introduced Jake and Brett year...
Men in the Arena: Fr. John Riccardo
Way of the Heart Podcast - November 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsIn this episode, Jake and Brett sit down with Fr. John Riccardo, a priest from the Archdiocese of Detroit who leads a ministry called Acts 29 which helps ordained and lay leaders in this apostolic age. Fr. Riccardo is passionate about preaching the Gospel, responding to the crisis of fatherhood ...
Men in the Arena: Fr. Raymond de Souza
Way of the Heart Podcast - October 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsEmploying true critical thinking in our current cultural environment requires no small measure of courage. Our guest today, Fr. Raymond de Souza, is no stranger to making his thoughts known in the public sphere as one of the longest standing columnists for the National Post (among countless othe...
Men in the Arena: Sam Blair
Way of the Heart Podcast - October 05, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsHave you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Navy SEAL? How do SEALs stay the course under the most brutal circumstances and what can we learn from them as men living in our own arenas? In this episode, Jake and Brett sit down with Sam Blair, a trained and experienced SEAL who shares the import...
Men in the Arena: Peter Herbeck
Way of the Heart Podcast - September 21, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsDo you feel disillusioned by the state of the world? Are you feeling lukewarm in your faith? Jake and Brett talk to Peter Herbeck of Renewal Ministries about judgment, the grinding down of truth, redemption and hope. Peter shares pieces of his own story and how he is unafraid of dark places and ...
Men in the Arena: Introduction
Way of the Heart Podcast - September 07, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsJake and Brett share their highs and lows of the summer, and introduce the theme for Season 12: Men in the Arena. Over the next few weeks, we’ll hear from five men who are living ‘in the arena,’ including a Navy SEAL, a priest and columnist for a major publication, a ministry leader, a priest en...
Summertime
Way of the Heart Podcast - June 27, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsIn this final episode of Way of the Heart before a summer hiatus, Jake and Brett discuss the feelings that the summer evokes for them and what this says about the Father’s heart. Key Points Brett recounts a hilarious story about a mistake at the hair salon The feelings that summer b...
Centre of the Universe
Way of the Heart Podcast - June 13, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsIn a recent conversation, Jake had an image come to mind of planets revolving around the sun, except instead of planets they were people, and instead of the sun, Jesus was at the centre of everything. Jake and Brett spend the episode breaking open that analogy and putting into perspective why sa...
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