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The Catholic Gentleman
John Heinen, Devin Schadt
300 episodes
The Catholic Gentleman is a show for Catholic Men on topics related to living your best life in the modern world. Featuring conversations on all aspects of masculinity, as well as interviews with experts, the show seeks to provide practical insights for men of all ages. There are great Catholic men who are intentionally committed to the difficult work of actual life. Join us and be one of them.
More about the show
Hosts include John Heinen and Devin Schadt.
Episodes are released weekly.
Be a Man. Be a Saint.
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The Husband's Authority (4 Ways Men Are Called to Protect Their Family)
Protecting your wife and family in 2026 looks very different than it did even a few years ago. The pressures facing marriages today are often subtle rather than dramatic. Constant noise, distraction, comparison,…
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Discerning the Voice of Satan
If Satan and his demons are going around waging a perpetual war on mankind and seeking whom they may devour, wouldn't it be great if we understood their tactics and strategies? Today John, Devin, and Sam discuss how…
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The 5 Hidden Vices Fathers Pass to Their Children Without Even Realizing It
Why do so many men find themselves struggling with the same patterns their fathers struggled with: anger, distraction, work obsession, emotional distance, lust, even despite promising they’d be different? The truth is,…
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Protestant Pastor Becomes Catholic: The Hard Truth Every Man Needs to Hear (w/ Keith Nester)
Keith Nester spent more than two decades as a Protestant pastor. Preaching, leading, counseling, and absolutely certain he would never become Catholic. Yet his actual conversion story is long, often humorous, at times…
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No. 1 Guarantee of a Child's Success
Every parent wonders if their child will grow up successful, strong, capable, and grounded in faith. Most turn to schools, activities, friendships, or strategies to secure that future. But in this episode, John Heinen…
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5 Pillars Every Son Needs From His Father
Every father faces the immense challenge of shaping his son. In this compelling episode, John Heinen, Devin Schadt, and Sam Guzman confront the critical question: How can fathers avoid leaving emotional wounds and…
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Dealing with Your Spouse’s Sexual Past
What do you do when your spouse’s past sins still frustrate your present? When forgiveness has been given, but you find yourself still losing your peace and thinking about it? In this episode, John Heinen and Devin…
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Why Marriages Fall Apart After Kids and 5 Simple Steps to Rebuild
Every couple begins marriage with love, purpose, and seemingly endless dreams, but then the kids arrive...and everything changes. Sleepless nights, endless noise, and unrelenting schedules can slowly replace tenderness…
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The Exact Questions No One Asks Before Marriage (But Everyone Should)
Most couples believe love and faith are enough to build a marriage. But what if they aren't? Too often, the real cracks appear after the vows because they never talked about what truly matters. In this episode of The…
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She Doesn’t Want You to Fix Her - Here’s What She Really Wants
Every loving husband wants his wife to be happy. But what happens when every attempt, every word, solution, silence, seems to push her further away? Why is it that more often than not, she does not want us to help her…
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3 Lies Every Man Believes
Every man lives by a story, but what if the story you’ve been living isn’t true? We find ourselves, unknowingly, trapped in lies that define who we are and how we must act. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt…
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FLASHBACK: How to Discuss Sex with your Wife
WARNING, this episode contains adult content. Few men realize how deeply silence about sex can wound intimacy. It’s not usually selfishness that causes distance, but fear of saying the wrong thing, being rejected, or…
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What Women Don't Understand about Men
WARNING, this episode contains adult content. Most wives truly love their husbands, yet still feel confused by what he needs, what drives him, and what hurts him. Most husbands deeply love their wives, yet struggle to…
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7 Rules the Greatest Men Discovered
Most men want to succeed in life, but could never explain how it’s truly done. We chase goals, work harder, and push ourselves, yet still feel like something is missing. The world promises success, comfort, and…
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4 Things She Notices But You Don’t
Most husbands love their wives and are trying to do their best, yet many still make hidden mistakes that quietly convince her she isn’t loved. These aren’t failures of bad men, but blind spots of good men who don’t…
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Is It Lust or Love? - 5 Ways to Tell
Is it lust or love? Many men are looking for a cure for lust and often think that marriage will cure it, only to discover the struggle follows them into married life. The truth is, marriage doesn’t magically cure lust.…
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Exorcists Speak: These Warriors Terrify Demons
Exorcisms have been around for millennia within the Church. No one outside the Catholic Church has the authority to cast out demons. In this episode, John Heinen sits down with Charles Fraune to talk about the…
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Demons in the Home - How Evil Spirits Attack Us
Men underestimate the war being waged against them. The Devil doesn’t just tempt from a distance; he enters your home, seeking to pull you off your vocation as a husband and father, drown out the voice of God, and…
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How a Lawyer Heard God’s Voice and It Changed Everything
He was a successful trial lawyer, fighting every day in the courtroom and climbing the ladder of prestige, until God spoke two simple words to him: “Just leave.” God also spoke to his wife as well! In this episode of…
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4 Hidden Ways to Win Her Heart Every Time
When words don’t work, agreements seem impossible, and distance grows, there are practices every man can begin today, hidden ways that rebuild trust, create clarity, and change the way you lead in every relationship.…
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Why Your Wife Won’t Follow You
Many husbands confuse authority with control, and it’s slowly killing trust in their marriages. In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt unpack why your wife resists your leadership, how control is a counterfeit…
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Warning Signs Your Wife is Not Feeling Loved
Today, John and Sam are excited to announce a new host to our show, Devin Schadt. He will be joining us weekly to answer the tough questions that men face and add to the depth of knowledge and discussion. This week we…
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No. 1 Reason People Divorce
Many men think staying in the marriage is enough. They don't cheat, they provide, they avoid conflict, but is this all there is to marriage? In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt expose the silent drift that…
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How to Stop Fighting with Your Wife
What do you do when every conversation with your wife seems to go sideways, even when you're trying to do the right thing? John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down to expose the hidden habits that slowly destroy…
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How We Lost Control of the Family
What if the biggest threat to your family isn’t outside your home? John Heinen sits down with Andrew Laubacher, musician, speaker, and Executive Director of Humanality, to expose how your smartphone has been reshaping…
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The Hidden Secret to Keeping Your Kids Catholic (Why 85% of Children Leave)
Why are 85% of Catholic children walking away from the Faith, even after years of weekly Mass, sacraments, and for many, Catholic school and youth group? John Heinen sits down with Devin Schadt to expose what parents…
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No. 1 Reason Wives Pull Away
What happens when your wife begins to pull away, and you can't figure out why? What's more is that everything you do to help fix the situation seems to fall short. John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss the hidden…
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Saints Are Made Around the Dinner Table
What if the most important spiritual formation in your child’s life isn’t happening at church—but at your dinner table? Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss how family dinner has quietly lost its soul—and how…
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The Wound You Regret Most: How Fathers Begin to Heal
What happens when the child you love won’t speak to you anymore? When the hurt runs deep—and it’s your fault? John Heinen and Devin Schadt go deep into one of the hardest realities a Catholic father can face: seeking…
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The Catholic Wealth Expert: Woke Vs Holy Investing
What happens when your money helps build the very culture you're trying to protect your soul—and your family—from? John Heinen sits down with Chris McMahon—Catholic entrepreneur, father of five, and founder of two…
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Fr. Boniface Hicks (Monk): Becoming a Man in a World That Wants You Passive
What does it take to become a man of clarity, courage, and spiritual fire in a world that wants you passive, distracted, and numb? Today, John Heinen welcomes Fr. Boniface Hicks—Benedictine monk, spiritual director,…
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3 Mental Habits Secretly Destroying You
Every man fights invisible battles—fear, self-doubt, shame, and the lies he tells himself over and over about who he is and what he is good at. In this episode, John Heinen sits down with Devin Schadt to expose the…
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How to Win the Spiritual Battle No One Prepares You For w/ T.K. Coleman
Men grow up with emotions they can't understand or explain—impatience, anger, frustration, even loneliness or sadness—and because they lack the framework for how to work with these emotions they are ultimately…
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Joe Hart CEO: This is How to Take Command
What does it take to master fear, stress, and anxiety in a world that constantly challenges men's confidence? Today, John Heinen welcomes Joe Hart, the transformational CEO of Dale Carnegie and Wall Street Journal…
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The No.1 Reason Boys Don't Grow Up: We are Making Dangerous, Depressed, and Lonely Men!
What happens when more boys have smartphones than fathers in their homes? A groundbreaking UK research study called 'Lost Boys' has revealed alarming trends about young men today. John Heinen and Devin Schadt welcome…
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Victory Over Bad Habits: The 3 Battles Every Man Faces
What starts as a small vice for men spirals into continuous sin, addiction, and spiritual destruction. Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt tackle three devastating habits that plague virtually every man's journey. They…
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3 Things Daughters Are Longing to Hear From Their Father
As fathers of seven daughters between them, John Heinen and Devin Schadt understand the vital importance of authentic fatherhood. Statistics show girls without proper paternal presence are 4x more likely to face teen…
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Academy Nominated Director: The Hidden Agenda and Protecting Our Children
Timothy Reckart, nominated multiple times for Academy Awards, has 4 children and has gained exclusive insights into the political agenda in the film industry targeted at children. These insights have led him and other…
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Captain America Sparks Debate: The Death of the American Male
Marvel's Captain America, Anthony Mackie, recently spoke out about the "death of the American male". Which he states we have been living through for the last two decades. He then goes on to answer what makes a man and…
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Terror of Demons: The 4 Pillars Everyone Should Know to Improve Your Life
Who was St. Joseph in real life? Not some distant figure on a pedestal. No, he was a flesh-and-blood man. He had to pray, listen to God, and live chastely. Picture a man wrestling with his longing for greatness and his…
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They Are Coming for Our Children
WARNING: Adult Content is Discussed. The greatest generals study their enemies to win battles and wars—what about those enemies coming after your children? Do you know how to identify these threats, understand how they…
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Evening Power-Up: The 10-Minute Success Habit
This is one habit that is often ignored by the majority of men in the Church, yet its benefits are incredible. Why do so many men struggle to commit to it? What successes could they achieve in their lives if they did?…
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Give Up Your Family This Lent
We are called to radical conversion, not some lukewarm, complacent Catholicism, but an on fire passionate existence in pursuit of life everlasting. Christ declared, "And every one that hath left house, or brethren, or…
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The Dates that Your Wife Needs - 10 Tips
Marriage has the power to get you to heaven or be a constant source of frustration and confusion. What if there was a way to ensure that your marriage stays strong and is always a source of joy for you and your spouse?…
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URGENT: Political and Global Masculinity Crisis: Left & Right Agree
Today we address a great conversation that occurred on the Diary of a CEO debating the economic effects of Trump's election. The conversation quickly turned into the global crisis of masculinity today and the…
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How to Discuss Sex with Your Wife
WARNING: Adult Content is Discussed in this episode. John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss how to have meaningful conversations with your wife about sex. This is not an issue to take lightly and one that has caused the…
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How the Most Successful People Self-Destruct
WARNING: Adult Content Discussed: In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt explore the common patterns of self-destruction among celebrities in both secular and religious spheres. They dive into 4 prevalent idols…
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Reacting to Joe Rogan On Catholicism
Today we address the controversial anti-Catholic comments made by Joe Rogan on "The Joe Rogan Experience" - the world's most popular podcast. Joe Rogan's anti-Catholic remarks have been heard by hundreds of millions of…
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The Self-Discipline that Will Change Your Life
Why do ONLY 9% of people complete their New Year’s Resolution? What keeps 91% of people from improving their lives and experiencing the joy of accomplishment? Today, John Heinen and Sam Guzman answer these questions…
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What Women Don't Understand About Men
WARNING, this episode contains adult content, all within the sound teaching and wisdom of the Catholic Church, that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Today John, Devin, and Sam engage in an honest conversation…
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