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Holy Desires

Hey, I'm Nathan. Each week, I grab a coffee and we talk about what it really means to love your wife well—especially in the bedroom. There aren't many places where Catholic men can have honest conversations about sex. This is one of them.

Podcast · By Nathan Bartel · English · US · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
3
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Sep 21, 2026
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Jul 29, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 21, 2026

    Want your marriage to change? Start with yourself. (opens the original)

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    Most of us are quick to notice what our wife could do differently when marriage feels stuck. The harder but more effective question is the one we ask the man in the mirror: How am I showing up, and how is God asking me to grow? In this conversation, I’ll share several insights from men who completed Holy Desires this spring, including why marriage is never 50/50, how changing your own steps changes the whole dance, and why taking responsibility for your heart, habits, and perspective is empoweri

  2. Episode · Aug 20, 2026

    The Rules of the Game: Work vs. Family (opens the original)

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    The group of Catholic dads I was hanging out with all nodded with ironic, knowing smiles. Someone had just shared that no matter how successful you are at work, you always get knocked down a few notches when you come home. Honestly, I've felt that too. Why is that? The rules for success at work are not the same as the rules for success at home. Let's chat about the differences. Grab a coffee and join me. ____________ Get one of my free resources for Catholic Husbands who want to improve their in

  3. Episode · Jul 29, 2026

    Rewire: What Porn Does to Your Brain and How Healing Begins (opens the original)

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    Most good Catholic men who want freedom from porn have been handed two tools: try harder and pray harder. Prayer and discipline matter deeply, but many men are still missing a map of what is happening in the brain and how healing takes place. In this conversation, I’ll share why I made Rewire and why I'm making it free. We'll overview the science of how dopamine, supernormal stimuli, and neuroplasticity shape the struggle and discuss why understanding these processes can help you win the fight f

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