Real Catholic Man

Real Catholic Man

Real Catholic Man is a podcast whose mission is to learn together and to encourage and fortify Catholic Men to seek a principled life. Strong men are incredibly important in our culture and in the Catholic faith. Now more than ever, we need a strong male presence in our Catholic communities. We need real men who are not afraid to stand up for their beliefs, hold each other accountable and spread the word that men need each other and our families, our church needs us to be as strong as we possibly can be. How are we supposed to embrace our manhood in a world that is constantly trying to attack us? We will attempt to answer that question and to help each other to find new solutions to such a dilemma. Each week, we will feature guests who will help us along our journey to becoming the best and strongest men that we can be, so that we can take that strength back into our homes, our families, our parishes and our communities. Please come join us along this journey as we learn and grow together, and as we renew our commitment to being strong male role models.

Episodes

September 18, 2023 41 mins
Welcome to another engaging episode of Real Catholic Man! I'm your host, Ryan Ayala, and today, we have a remarkable guest, Thomas, who's on a mission to shape the hearts of men into devoted followers of Christ through the world of sports. Thomas is not your average Catholic leader. He's a passionate advocate for using sports as a dynamic platform to nurture faith among the youth. As the visionary force behind Varsity Catholic, a u...
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Welcome to "Dancing Together in Faith," the podcast that delves into the beauty and challenges of Catholic marriage with Troy and Kathleen Billings. Join us as this remarkable couple shares their journey of love, faith, and family, offering insights and wisdom on navigating the dance of marriage within the Catholic tradition. From their serendipitous meeting at the University of Notre Dame to building a vibrant parish-based marriag...
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Timothy Jeffries joins Ryan to talk about the murder of his brother and his struggle with anger, and forgiveness. Tim is the owner and CEO of ChemResearch Company, Inc., a leading metal finishing and integrated services provider for the aerospace and defense industry. He has a background in high technology and has made significant contributions to various businesses in the US and internationally over three decades. Jeffries is also...
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Join Mr. Will Wright in this enlightening discussion as he delves into the fascinating realm of local parish support. Discover the unexpected advantages that come with embracing imperfections within your neighborhood parish, and uncover the hidden gems that make it worth backing despite its shortcomings. Prepare to be inspired and gain a fresh perspective on the transformative power of community involvement. Don't miss out on this ...
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May 10, 2023 14 mins
In this episode of the Real Catholic Man podcast, Ryan Ayala shares his practical advice on how to woo a woman. He emphasizes the importance of building a friendship first, as this foundation can lead to a deeper and more meaningful connection. Ayala also stresses the importance of being clear and transparent in your intentions, and setting expectations early on to avoid any misunderstandings down the line. He encourages men to tak...
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In this episode of The Real Catholic Man podcast, we delve deep into the topic of suffering and how it impacts our lives. Is suffering a thing of beauty or is it only painful? Or is it both? Our guest, Ched Salasek, shares his insights and experiences on this complex topic, exploring the different ways in which we encounter and cope with suffering in our daily lives. Ched opens up about his own struggles with sin and anger towards ...
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November 25, 2022 26 mins
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The Traditional Latin Mass - what is it? Who goes there? If I start attending the Latin Mass will I become a Pope-hater? Will I all of a sudden get forced to join a rebellious cult of Catholics? Or, is it time to progress forward and abandon the 1962 Roman Missal? Should the Catholic Church consider taking elements of the Latin Mass and adding to the Ordinary Form of the Mass? I want to go to the Latin Mass but I am afraid to? I do...
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Tom Perna sits down with Ryan Ayala to discuss current topics and his passion for the Catholic faith. Specifically, Tom discusses the significance and importance of Mary as the Mother of God and our spiritual mother.
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Erin Monnin and Christofer Pereyra join our host Ryan Ayala to discuss their book Catholic Leadership For Civil Society.
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Joining our host Ryan Ayala, we have an excellent guest this week - Garrett Riley of the Arizona Pro-Life Commission. Please listen to this highly topical area of discussion as Ryan and Garrett talk about the Pro-Life movement in 2022.
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Frank Fanella, author of “If Only I Were God: One Man's Solution to the Problem of Pain and Suffering” joins our host Ryan Ayala on this episode of Real Catholic Man.

What a fantastic discussion. Thank you Frank!!!
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Phil Kain joins Ryan Ayala and Tim Mowery to discuss how to approach the subject of Catholicism and religion with family members.
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On this week’s episode of Real Catholic Man, Ryan Ayala and Tim Mowery are joined by Chris Horn.

Chris Horn discussed “God’s Providence” and several other topics.
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Ryan Ayala and Tim Mowery welcome guest Rob Drapeau who speaks on the Topic of Honoring Our Parents.

THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT. Honor your father and your mother, that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth.
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On this episode of Real Catholic Man, Ryan Ayala and Tim Mowery have the opportunity to Interview Steve Kerekes who runs http://jmjyouth.com and leads groups on Catholic trips and pilgrimages. The topic was The Truth for Men: How to answer the call to greatness and how to harness male desire and channel it for good. Men are called to adventure but that adventure is too often misunderstood, misinterpreted or altogether lost.

Tha...
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Ryan Ayala and Tim Mowery discuss the need for Hobbies. In a world of commercialism and workaholism, it is important to find time for leisure activities, away from the persistent pressure to produce. All of us need to have “down time”, to recharge our batteries and keep our focus on what is truly important.
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Ryan Ayala and Tim Mowery discuss "Morning Madness" and how to keep calm and make it through the morning madness routine that all parents face, sooner or later, or maybe every day!
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