Podcast

In this two-part series, Jim is joined by Tom Peterson and Dr. Ryan Hanning to discuss their book The Willpower Advantage. Learn how knowing our weaknesses can lead to growing in virtue. Part 1

1. Vices rob us of peace and steal our joy
2. We need to build new habits to gain lasting happiness
3. Create and execute a ” gameplan” to overcome struggles

Father Hoffa joins us to explain why it’s so important to Stay Awake, Stay Alert, and Stay Alive in our journey towards virtue.

1. Make a choice to be present every day
2. Be aware of the threats coming to you
3. It is not about the bad but about living the good

Jim is joined by Dr. Josh Kalman, PSYD,PSYPACT to delve into the very dangerous slope of increasing deepfakes and AI-generated adult content and what we can do about it. For more info about Dr. Josh, please visit saintjosephpsych.com

1. More and more people will struggle with differentiating between AI and reality
2. We cannot trust the AI providers to install necessary guardrails
3. Artificial Intelligence is programmed to give us what we want even when it’s not good for us

Deacon John joins Jim to discuss how we, as parents and grandparents, need to recognize the immediate risks to our children on internet-enabled devices.

1. Fifty-four percent of kids under the age of 13 are exposed to porn on a device or game system from their parents
2. Parents need to be actively engaged in their kids’ online gaming habits
3. Make it a habit to establish and communicate online boundaries even for gaming

What if this New Year we strive for restoration instead of resolutions? Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa join Jim in this three part series to discuss what that can look like and the practical reasons its important. Part 3 of 3

1. Don’t ask God to take it away. Invite Him into the recovery
2. Restoration is getting back to the relationship we need with God and others
3. How is God speaking to you…?

What if this New Year we strive for restoration instead of resolutions? Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa join Jim in this three-part series to discuss what this can look like and offer some practical reasons why this is important. Part 2 of 3

1. Take an honest inventory of relationships
2. Restoration leads to flourishing
3. Restoration leads to self-understanding and wisdom

What if this New Year we strive for restoration instead of resolutions? Dr. Kleponis and Fr. Hoffa join Jim in this three-part series to discuss what this can look like and offer some practical reasons why this is important. Part 1 of 3

1. Immediate change and quick-fixes rarely work
2. Restoration is a consistent process
3. We need to learn to be about “the good”

Nick Clune of Craftedformore.com joins Jim to break down the need for mentorship in your life to become the man God wants you to be.

1. Learn to embrace silence
2. Don’t get trapped in past shame
3. Realize that porn is usually a symptom of something deeper

Jim is joined by Theo McManigal of Covenant Eyes to discuss how restoring relationships is an integral part of the recovery process.

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1. Accountability is necessary to break-free
2. Shame leads to isolation – we need connection
3. Relationships drive recovery!

In this episode, Jim discusses what our kids are facing today and how we can help them by using the P.U.R.E. method — Protected, Understood, Respected, and Educated.

1. 99% of 12-15 year olds spend over 20 hours per week online
2. Girls, ages 12 to 18, receive an average of 11 requests for nude photos EVERY NIGHT
3. Teach your kids to ask themselves WWGT — What Would Grandma Think?