HeyJaredThe Wise Guys Podcast
An unscripted and organic conversation between two friends about anything and everything related to the joys and challenges of finding Jesus in everyday life.
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Are You "Practicing Catholicism"? Or Actually Following Jesus? (opens the original)
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Can you be a deeply religious Catholic and still miss the point of your faith? Scott and Michel talk about the tension between religious practices and a personal relationship with Jesus—and why Catholics need both. From the Rosary and daily prayer to confession and spiritual disciplines, the goal isn't simply to check the boxes. It's intimacy with God.
Does God Have Favorites? Why Some People Seem More Blessed (opens the original)
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Why does it seem like some people are just more blessed than others? Some find success, financial security, a spouse, or an easier life, while others seem to struggle year after year. Does that mean God favors some people more than others? In this episode, the Wise Guys wrestle with the mystery of God’s providence, suffering, human freedom, and what it actually means to be “blessed.” We talk about why temporal success isn't necessarily a sign of God's favor, why God allows suffering, and why His
When Cohabitation Seems Like the Reasonable Choice (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Wise Guys Podcast, Scott and Michel tackle one of the most common questions facing young adults today. We discuss the financial realities driving cohabitation, the cultural messages that have reshaped dating and marriage, and the deeper wisdom behind the Church's teaching on waiting until marriage. Is living together really the best preparation for marriage? Or does it unintentionally undermine the very commitment couples hope to build?
How Do You Know When God Is Actually Speaking to You? (opens the original)
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How do you know when God is actually speaking to you, and when it’s just your emotions, your own thoughts, or something else?In this episode of The Wise Guys, we talk about the difference between charisma and charisms, why authentic spiritual gifts aren't something we simply “turn on,” and what the lives of the saints can teach us about humility, suffering, holiness, and extraordinary gifts.
The Truth About Marriage, Family, and Faith (opens the original)
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What if the problem isn’t that marriage, family life, or faith are harder than you expected, but that you expected them to be easier? In this episode, the Wise Guys talk about moving beyond idealism and learning to love through the ordinary, difficult, day-to-day reality of life. From the honeymoon phase of marriage to the “mountaintop” moments of faith, real maturity comes when we learn to stay committed even when the feelings fade and things get hard. We talk about marriage, parenting, communi
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