The Wise Guys Podcast

Pope Leo XIV: An American Bridge Builder

In this episode, we share our reactions to the election of our new Pope. Join us as we explore the significance of his chosen name and the historical moment that God has chosen for this humble and hidden Augustinian monk to step into the shoes of the Great Fisherman.

(From) Boyz II Men: The Lazy Lion Syndrome

No, not the band! Here we discuss the challenge of developing morally mature men, especially in a culture that does not hold up Godly standards of masculinity. Listen in as we wrestle, even with a bit of frustration, at the difficulty of raising boys and becoming true men ourselves. A boy becomes a man when he no longer wants to be mothered, either by his own mom or his wife. Personal responsibility, conscientiousness, sacrifice, and service are the key markers of morally mature manhood.

The Soil of Your Heart: Fertile or Fruitless?

The Parable of the Sower teaches us about the differing degrees of receptivity in our hearts to God’s word and grace. In order to bear good fruit in our lives, we need to tend the soil of our hearts and become more receptive to the seeds of divine life Jesus wishes to sow in us. Is your heart impervious to the Word of God? Listen in as we explore the many reasons we might not be able to receive the seeds of the divine Sower.

Pope Francis the Prophet: In Amantem Memoriam

Pope Francis has had a profound impact on us at Preambula Group. We especially love the prophetic way he challenged us to live a more incarnational and gritty kind of discipleship in the world. He reframed our life as Catholics with concepts like field hospital, accompaniment, apostolic endurance and the messiness of pastoral care. Join us as we discuss all the things we most loved about this pope and the blessings we have received from him these last 12 years. May he rest in Peace!

Does the Resurrection Rupture Your Reality?

The resurrection of Jesus is an unprecedented and truly incomprehensible event. It might actually be crazier to believe it than not to. What would you do if someone you saw brutally executed, just showed up sitting at your breakfast nook the next morning perfectly cleaned up and radiant? Today, we can take the resurrection for granted and miss the total drama of it. Join us as we discuss the personal impact of the resurrection on the disciples and why we should always be totally shocked as they were at Jesus’ triumph over death.

A Jubilee Indulgence

In a culture of material gluttony, it's strangely ironic that people find the Church’s spiritual practice of indulgences incompatible with enlightened faith. During this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Church invites us to a spiritual feast of mercy, which is intended to draw us deeper into a relationship with that reckless generosity of our beloved Savior. Yet misconceptions of this ancient practice abound. Listen in as we discuss the Maternal wisdom that knows how much we continue to need a deeper engagement with divine Love.

The Problem of Pleasure

CS Lewis wrote a book called, The Problem of Pain. Listen in as we wrestle with a different problem, that of extreme pleasure and the slavery of addiction. Is experiencing bodily pleasure a sin? Join us as we explore God’s wonderful plan for the pleasure center of our brains.

Surrender to God and Personal Freedom

Surrendering to God is difficult because it seems like a loss of our freedom and a defeat of personal agency—not to mention a killer of dreams. Join us as we explore the beautiful mystery of entrusting everything to God and surrendering to His will in all things, and how this truly empowers us to realize our deepest desires and highest aspirations.

Music is for the Heart

In this episode, we discuss the power of music to express the longings of the human heart and speak to the depths of our lived experience. Is there any kind of “right” music for Christians, or can all music be beneficial in some manner? Listen in as we share our personal experience of how music has impacted our lives, faith, and ministry.

Is “Religion” Bad for Christian Faith?

Join us as we discuss the difference between good and bad religion. Some Christians use the term “religion” in a negative way, while others practice the Christian religion without making God the center of their lives. Should we be religious as Christians?  Listen in to learn more.