Purposely Catholic

In this episode of the Purposely Catholic Podcast, Bobby and Khalil break down the five essential practices every Catholic needs to prepare mind, body, and soul for the coming of Christ. Along the way, they have some fun sharing their favorite Christmas activities and movies, plus offer practical advice for men leading their families into a meaningful and Christ-centered Christmas.A simple, uplifting guide to make this Advent truly count.

In this episode, we sit down with Cameron Riecker for a direct, no-nonsense conversation about his faith journey and the crisis of masculinity in today’s culture. Men are being pushed down, softened, and sidelined — and it’s hurting our families, our parishes, and our world.Cameron breaks down why the Church needs strong, grounded, mission-driven men now more than ever. No excuses. No passive living. Just a call to rise, lead, and live the faith with strength and conviction.Short. Clear. A challenge to every man who listens.Chapters:00:00 Intro✴️ 👉 More on Cameron Riecker: https://www.yescatholic.com/stories/cameronriecker✴️ 👉 Cameron's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj3F_YF4pZ7zthLhGbLjoIQ#purposelycatholic __________________________________________________________________________✴️ 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO PURPOSELY CATHOLICiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purposely-catholic/id1732787702Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0N50YIMnIbcdsW9RRUPC7D?si=tuX9k80NTzScRUrzg1GV_gYouTube: https://youtube.com/@PurposelyCatholic?sub_confirmation=1✴️ 👉 FOLLOW PURPOSELY CATHOLIChttps://instagram.com/purposelycatholic/http://facebook.com/purposelycatholic/

In this episode of Purposely Catholic, we sit down with Dr. Mike Pakaluk to discuss his powerful new book, The Shock of Holiness. Together, we explore what it truly means to be a man within the Catholic Church — to lead, to love, and to live with integrity and courage. Dr. Pakaluk shares insights on fatherhood, the call to holiness in everyday life, and how authentic masculinity reflects the heart of God.✴️ 👉 More on Dr. Mike: https://business.catholic.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/pakaluk-michael/index.html✴️ 👉 The Shock of Holiness: https://ignatius.com/shock-of-holiness-sofhp/#purposelycatholic __________________________________________________________________________✴️ 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO PURPOSELY CATHOLICiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purposely-catholic/id1732787702Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0N50YIMnIbcdsW9RRUPC7D?si=tuX9k80NTzScRUrzg1GV_gYouTube: https://youtube.com/@PurposelyCatholic?sub_confirmation=1✴️ 👉 FOLLOW PURPOSELY CATHOLIChttps://instagram.com/purposelycatholic/http://facebook.com/purposelycatholic/

In this episode of Purposely Catholic, Katie Gearns joins us to discuss how honoring our bodies through proper nutrition helps us live out our faith. We talk about caring for our earthly temples, her faith-based wellness company The Ember Collective, and her book Feast, Faith, and Flourish—a guide to nourishing both body and soul.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:57 Katie joins the show02:30 What got you into liturgical living?06:30 Getting back to the basics10:30 How do you connect health and scripture?14:30 Practical ways to start living holistically?17:30 Healthy but delicious recipes22:00 Setting up healthy habits for God28:00 Fasting and feasting30:00 Finding that balance, especially for Mothers and women37:00 Sharing the duties of the work with your spouse41:00 Common questions you hear from The Ember Collective44:00 Diet, Fertility and NFP56:00 Teaching our children how to live holistically01:03:00 Closing✴️ 👉 More on Katie Gearns: https://www.theember.co/about/✴️ 👉 More on The Ember Collective: https://www.theember.co/#purposelycatholic __________________________________________________________________________✴️ 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO PURPOSELY CATHOLICiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purposely-catholic/id1732787702Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0N50YIMnIbcdsW9RRUPC7D?si=tuX9k80NTzScRUrzg1GV_gYouTube: https://youtube.com/@PurposelyCatholic?sub_confirmation=1✴️ 👉 FOLLOW PURPOSELY CATHOLIChttps://instagram.com/purposelycatholic/http://facebook.com/purposelycatholic/

In this episode of Purposely Catholic, we sit down with coach, author, and speaker Kramer Soderberg to talk about his powerful book Fill Your Cup for Christ. Kramer shares how his journey through basketball and coaching led him to discover that true victory isn’t found in success or status, but in surrendering everything to Jesus.We dive into what it means to “fill your cup” daily through prayer, discipline, and faith — and how living a Christ-centered life transforms every area of who we are.If you’ve ever felt spiritually drained or unsure how to balance ambition with devotion, this conversation will help you refocus, refill, and pour yourself out for Christ.Chapters:00:00 Intro✴️ 👉 More on Kramer: kramersoderberg.com#purposelycatholic __________________________________________________________________________✴️ 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO PURPOSELY CATHOLICiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purposely-catholic/id1732787702Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0N50YIMnIbcdsW9RRUPC7D?si=tuX9k80NTzScRUrzg1GV_gYouTube: https://youtube.com/@PurposelyCatholic?sub_confirmation=1✴️ 👉 FOLLOW PURPOSELY CATHOLIChttps://instagram.com/purposelycatholic/http://facebook.com/purposelycatholic/