We all have times in our life where the stress piles up and the tasklist seems endless. This week, Jake and Brett go down an unscripted route as they dive a little deeper into the reasons behind our desire to control as men. They talk about how to handle busy seasons as a man of God, how to find some sanity and learn the important difference between domination and dominion.    Connect with Way of the Heart: Facebook: @wayoftheheartpodcast Instagram: @wayoftheheartpodcast Website: www.wayoftheheartpodcast.com   Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow as holy men by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!   Key Points - Overcoming an endless list of tasks - What in our life do we try to control? - Looking below the surface of control to our interior state: are we seeking domination or dominion - The difference between domination and dominion - In times of chaos, find simple tasks that you can complete  - The difference between mistakes and sins    Discussion Questions - What struck you about this episode? - How do you typically deal with stressful, task-heavy seasons of life? - What things in your life are you seeking to control in order to satisfy your own needs (domination)? - What are some things in your life that you are able to approach with a spirit of dominion? How do you see fruitfulness in that dominion? - What tasks that help you emotionally regulate? - What have you learned from your mistakes?   Editing by ForteCatholic.com

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Domination or Dominion and the Tendency to Control

This week, Jake and Brett take a special, extended look at their highs and lows. They both share great stories of what God is doing for them in their families and what new adventures they’re tackling at the moment. They also share about challenges due to Covid, election season and returning to school. We are all still dealing with the difficulties of a stressful and disunified time in our world and we hope this conversation reminds you that you're not alone.    Connect with Way of the Heart:- Facebook: @wayoftheheartpodcast  - Instagram: @wayoftheheartpodcast - Website: www.wayoftheheartpodcast.com   Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help others find the show and grow as holy men by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!   Key Points- There is blessing in experiencing the wider Church, not just how it is experienced from our perspective. - Story about obtaining relics- Jake trying a new adventure- Signs of a healthy discernment - Disunity in the world weighing on our hearts - Not feeling restored after Summer like usual - Dealing with stressful topics internally like Covid and elections    Discussion Questions - What struck you about this episode?- What are your highs and lows this week? Share them with friends or loved one.- What are the signs in any current areas of discernment that you are making healthy decisions? What might be the red flags that you are not discerning well?- What is the last adventure you went on? - How can you find rest in this season?   Editing by ForteCatholic.com

Relics, Motorcycles and Covid

In this second part of a conversation with Fr. Richard Conlin about winning the battle of the mind, Jake and Brett discuss how to prepare for the battle of the mind before it even begins. Preparations include spending time in prayer, immersing yourself in scripture and surrounding yourself with allies. The three men share common scenarios that men find themselves in and how to change thought patterns during these crucial moments.   Connect with Way of the Heart: Facebook: @wayoftheheartpodcast  Instagram: @wayoftheheartpodcast Website: www.wayoftheheartpodcast.com   Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow as holy men by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!   Key Scripture Romans 12:1 “Be transformed by the renewal of your mind”    Key Points Attack before the enemy begins. Wake up and pray/read Scripture. Have allies in the battle Remember that inner thoughts and reality can be very different  Interpret things through a lens in relationships. Frustration can be compounded when we react to others as if they intended to wrong us when they may not have. Invite Jesus into the situation. Ask for clarity and how best to move forward  The men provide strategies to engage in the battlefield of the mind when it comes to temptation toward impurity   Discussion Questions How can you prepare for the battle of the mind before it even begins? Who can be an ally in the battle of the mind? How can they help? What situations do you need to invite Jesus into? References Fr. Conlin’s Website: The Prodigal Catholic Blog  Fr. Conlin’s 33 Biblical “I Am” Statements for Catholics   Editing by ForteCatholic.com

The Battle of the Mind with Fr. Richard Conlin (Part 2)

This is the first of a two-part conversation with Fr. Richard Conlin about winning the battle of the mind. Fr. Richard, Jake & Brett discuss how managing our thoughts is critical to opening ourselves to grace, and why it’s impossible to stay neutral in this battle. They share how turning to Scripture in times of struggle is modelled by Jesus, and can seal us in truth to combat the lies of the enemy. Editing by ForteCatholic.com

The Battle of the Mind with Fr. Richard Conlin (Part 1)

This week is the final episode in our series breaking open the three core desires of the masculine heart from John Eldredge’s book, “Wild at Heart.” The last core desire is a “beauty to rescue,” focussing on a man’s relationship with the women in his life. Editing by ForteCatholic.com

Wild at Heart (Part 3) - A Beauty to Rescue

This week, Jake and Brett break open the second of three core desires of the masculine heart, based on John Eldredge’s book, “Wild at Heart”: an adventure to live. In order to embrace adventure and live as we were created to, we have to have a certain amount of risk in our lives. Editing by ForteCatholic.com

Wild at Heart (Part 2) - An Adventure to Live

This week kicks off Jake & Brett’s new three part series based on John Eldridge’s "Wild At Heart". They explore the three key desires of every man’s heart: A Battle To Fight, An Adventure to Live & a Beauty to Rescue. This week is all about the most important battles we face and how to fight them. Enjoy!

A Battle to Fight

On the anniversary of Stephen Covey’s death, Jake & Brett discuss the immense impact he’s had on their lives. They focus on one of his key quotes, “Live your life by the compass, not the clock." They discuss how hard it can be to truly live by our values and compass, and why it’s important to regularly stay connected to what matters most. 

The Compass vs. the Clock

In celebration of St. Irenaeus’s feast day, Brett & Jake break down his famous quote: “The glory of God is man fully alive.” Taking inspiration from the life of St. Irenaeus and his fight against heresy in the early Church, they dive into what it means for us to live an abundant life and how we should use our freedom.

Man Fully Alive

With Father’s Day right around the corner, Brett & Jake spend an episode discussing fatherhood and the call to sacrificial love shown to us by Christ on the cross. A major theme in fatherhood is making the right choices for our family even if this means sacrificing our own desires. Growing in spiritual maturity allows us to become the fathers that God intended as we learn more and more to love without counting the cost.

Fatherhood

Jake & Brett take a deep dive into their highs and lows before continuing the conversation about how we, as men, can learn from the example of St. Joseph. This week, they focus on the “creative courage” that St. Joseph exemplified as he led the Holy Family through difficulties. They address the redemption that God can bring from difficult circumstances in our histories, and how the sacrifices we make can bring about new and greater possibilities for us and those we love.

St. Joseph (Part 3) - Creative Courage

This week, Jake and Brett explore the topic of work and responsibility through the lens of St. Joseph the Worker. How does his example help us to grow as men in our work? How we handle our work reveals our character and our hearts. We can find profound meaning in responsibility. How does responsibility help us to mature, and how can St. Joseph help show us the way? The hosts provide insight into these essential questions, helping us identify how we can mature from boys into men.

St. Joseph (Part 2)

This week kicks off a series on St. Joseph. Brett shares his experience of doing the consecration to St. Joseph and Jake shares how St. Joseph was probably not an old man like we’ve often been told. They have a discussion on the implications of St. Joseph being a young man and also take lessons from him being the patron saint of workers. How does our work help to orient us towards the Lord? Tune in to learn about masculinity by focusing on one of the greatest men of all time: St. Joseph.  

St. Joseph (Part 1)

Brett & Jake are rejoined by Fr. BJ Hamilton to continue their conversation from the last episode. This week, the focus is on two of Father BJ’s primary passions: basketball & pastoral leadership. So many in Church leadership, whether lay or priests, haven’t had adequate training in how to be a leader. This has led to some very difficult situations in parishes/ministries. Fr. BJ shares how he has sought out growth as a leader and pleads for others to do the same.   

Pastoral Leadership

Brett & Jake are joined by Fr. BJ Hamilton for a conversation on the importance of sharing and showing love as a father. They discuss the similarities between the heart of a dad and that of a priest. They share hardships and triumphs and what they have learned about how to love better as a man.    

A Father's Love

The Way of the Heart Podcast is a conversation with Jake Khym and Brett Powell about journeying through life with a heart fully alive.

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