The Catholic Coaching Podcast

Fr. Chris Shofner never thought he’d spend his life preaching from the pulpit—let alone coaching souls through their deepest struggles. In this powerful episode, Fr. Chris shares his journey from shy neuroscience student to Catholic priest, and how Metanoia Catholic’s Mindset Coaching Certification gave him the tools to shepherd more effectively, love more boldly, and guide others into real transformation.

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This is Part 2 of our two-part series on wealth, desire, and the Catholic heart.

In Part 1, we asked: Is the love of money the root of all evil? We explored how wealth is often tied to our desire for happiness and security.

Now in Part 2, we dig into two more deceptive promises of money:

• “Wealth will make people love me”
• “Wealth will finally set me free”

Matt and Erin expose how these thoughts show up in our temperaments, our w...

Is it a sin to desire wealth?

In this episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin tackle one of the most common but unspoken struggles among Christians: the emotional and spiritual tension between money and holiness. What if the desire for wealth isn’t the problem, but our reason for desiring it is?

You’ll learn:

• How to discern whether your desire for wealth is rooted in love of money or love of mission
• What the Church ...

Is money actually the root of all evil, or is it our attachment to money that holds us back from trusting God fully?

In this episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin unpack the Church’s teaching on wealth, possessions, and how to find your God-given purpose by renewing your mindset around money. You will walk through a framework that reveals where fear, scarcity, and control show up in your finances and how those thou...

Jeanne Mancini, President Emeritus of March for Life, joins Matt and Erin to share how Catholic Mindset Coaching has reignited her mission and redefined what it means to be pro-life in a post-Roe world. From testifying before Congress to leading one of the most recognized pro-life organizations, Jeanne reveals why she turned down prestigious roles to pursue something deeper: helping others flourish from the inside out.

In this power...

Ever feel like life is happening to you instead of through you? In this episode, Matt and Erin tackle the victim mindset head-on—what it is, how it hides in your everyday thoughts, and how to break free from it through truth, responsibility, and grace.

Discover how Scripture and Church teaching reveal the real cost of staying stuck in blame, excuses, and self-pity—and why freedom starts with reclaiming your God-given authority over ...

Worry feels like it’s helping, but it’s actually stealing your peace, clouding your judgment, and stopping you from living the abundant life God has for you. In this episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin unpack what worry really is (hint: it’s not an emotion), why it persists, and what Scripture and the Church actually teach about it.

They’ll walk you through:

• What worry actually is and where it comes from
• Why it...

Phlegmatic clients are calm, steady, and deeply relational, but they can also resist pressure, avoid decisions, and struggle with motivation. In this episode, Matt and Erin wrap up their temperaments coaching series with practical insights on how to effectively coach the most consistent (and often misunderstood) temperament.

Whether you're a Catholic coach, parent, spiritual director, or mentor, this conversation will help you:

Melancholic clients bring deep thought, rich interior lives, and powerful potential for transformation, but only if you know how to coach them well.

In this episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast, we walk you through the do’s and don’ts of coaching the melancholic temperament. Whether you're a Catholic mindset coach, spiritual director, mentor, teacher, or parent, this episode will help you guide your clients (or loved ones) ...

Most coaches don’t fail because they don’t care. They fail because they don’t know who they’re coaching.

If you're mentoring, forming, or coaching someone without first understanding their temperament, especially if they’re sanguine, you’re unintentionally creating friction, not transformation. In this episode, Matt and Erin break down the five biggest mistakes coaches make with sanguine clients, and what to do instead.

You’ll l...

Do your clients ever feel hard to reach, like your coaching isn’t landing? You might not be doing anything wrong. You just might be speaking the wrong temperament language.

In this episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin kick off a new series on Coaching Through the Temperaments, starting with how to effectively coach a choleric. They unpack five critical don’ts and five high-impact do’s that can radically ...

How do you parent with your temperament, not against it? How do you speak identity over your kids in a world quick to label and criticize? In this rich, joy-filled conversation, Catholic Coaches Matt and Erin Ingold sit down with Mike and Alicia Hernon of the Messy Family Project to unpack the power of temperament-aware parenting, building strong marriages, and running a ministry as a couple without losing the heart of your home.

What happens when a naturally peaceful parent is raising a naturally intense child?

In this episode, Matt and Erin unpack the real challenges phlegmatic parents face when raising choleric children. You’ll discover why your child’s pushback isn’t personal, how to set healthy processes instead of rigid boundaries, and what mindset shifts help transform power struggles into moments of growth.

You’ll discover:

• Why phlegmatic...

What happens when your deep desire for order meets a child who thrives in joyful chaos? Welcome to The Catholic Coaching Podcast, where today Matt and Erin Ingold take you inside the mind and heart of the melancholic parent, and what it’s like to raise (or form!) a sanguine child.

This episode is a masterclass in Catholic parenting, temperaments, and mindset coaching. With equal parts practical wisdom and spiritual depth, Matt opens...

Are you a choleric parent trying to lead your home without losing your peace?

Whether you're parenting a laid-back phlegmatic, an emotional melancholic, an energetic sanguine, or another mini-choleric (hello power struggle!), this episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast is for you.

Matt and Erin Ingold dive deep into the strengths, triggers, and transformational mindset shifts that help choleric parents go f...

Hey parents! Ever wonder why your child’s emotions feel so heavy at times? Or why your fun-loving, spontaneous energy doesn’t always land the way you expect? In today’s episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast, we’re diving deep into Sanguine Parenting—the strengths, struggles, and real-world strategies to connect better with your kids based on their unique temperament.

What You’ll Learn:
✔️ The 5 Strengths of a Sanguine Parent...

Ever have a child who’s so calm, obedient, and easygoing that you almost forget they need attention too? If so, you may be parenting a phlegmatic child! These kids are peaceful, relationship-focused, and deeply empathetic, but they can also struggle with motivation, assertiveness, and passivity.

In this episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast, we’re covering:
✅ What phlegmatic children value most and what triggers them
✅ Th...

Got a melancholic child? Or maybe you're a teacher trying to figure out how to connect with your more introverted students? You're in the right place. Melancholic kids are deep thinkers, feelers, and perfectionists, but without the right approach, they can easily get overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck in their emotions. So, how do you guide them in a way that truly honors their temperament?

In this episode of The Catholic ...

Ever feel like you're raising a child who never stops moving, thrives on fun, and makes friends everywhere they go? You might be parenting a sanguine child. These kids bring joy, energy, and spontaneity into every room, but without the right approach, they can struggle with focus, discipline, and follow-through.

In this episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast, we’re breaking down:
✅ What sanguine children value most and wh...