
Belt of Truth
Belt of Truth is a podcast of Conversations Arming Laity brought to you by Armor of God, a men's movement based in Fort Wayne Indiana established to arm men to be the spiritual leaders God has called them to be.
Episodes
159 episodes
#155 Why Catholics Must Adopt - Mary Said Yes: Our 7 Children Share Their Adoption Story 5/5
Mary said yes. Joseph said yes. In this powerful closing episode, Josh and Cara Bach sit down with their seven children to share their family’s adoption story, a living reflection of the Gospel. This is a call for the Church to learn, support, ...
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#154 Why Catholics Must Adopt - The Other A-Word: Adoption as the Answer to Abortion 4/5
Over 368,000 children are in foster care and 108,000 are waiting to be adopted, but one “yes” from every 700 Catholic families could change everything. In this bold episode, Josh and Cara Bach reveal why adoption is the forgotten “A-word” in th...
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#153 Why Catholics Must Adopt - Reality Check: The Catholic Call to Foster and Adopt 3/5
Over 368,000 children are in foster care today—and 108,000 are waiting for adoption. In this powerful reality check, Josh and Cara Bach challenge Catholic families to answer the call to foster and adopt. The need is urgent. The opportunity is h...
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#152 Why Catholics Must Adopt - Pathways & Pitfalls: How Adoption Actually Works 2/5
Adoption can feel like a maze - international, domestic infant, foster-to-adopt- each with its own costs, timelines, and fears. In this episode, Josh and Cara Bach draw on 24 years of marriage, 7 adoptions, and Cara’s experience as a social wor...
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#151 Why Catholics Must Adopt - Fears and Myths that Prevent Adoptions 1/5
In the first episode of Why Catholics Must Adopt, Josh and Cara Bach open the conversation sharing their adoption story and tackling one of the biggest roadblocks Catholic families face when discerning adoption: fear.Drawing from their 2...
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Prologue | Why Catholics Must Adopt - The Catholic Case for Adoption
Adoption is not just a family choice, it is the heart of the Gospel. In this powerful prologue, Josh Bach shares Scripture, Church teaching, and his family’s journey of adopting 7 children to show why adoption is a bold Catholic witness and a f...
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If I Were the Devil: A Catholic Wake-Up Call (Inspired by Paul Harvey)
What would the devil do if he wanted to unravel the faith of families and nations?In 1965, broadcaster Paul Harvey delivered his now-famous talk “If I Were the Devil,” exposing how evil works quietly, step by step, to dismantle culture. ...
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Refugium Veritatis: The New Belt of Truth Studio!
The world is drowning in half-truths, compromise, and noise. The Belt of Truth cuts through it with bold, unapologetic Catholic voices, rooted in Scripture, Tradition, and the lived witness of men and women fighting for faith and family....
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#150 The Devil Hates Beauty w/ Catholic Artist Jay Parnell 5/5 "The End Game - Momento Mori and the Return of Glory!"
Episode 5: The End Game - Memento Mori and the Return of GloryFor centuries, Catholic art reminded the faithful of eternity. Skulls carved into stone. Angels painted above the altar. Saints depicted holding palms o...
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#149 The Devil Hates Beauty w/ Catholic Artist Jay Parnell 4/5 "The Beauty of the Eucharist"
Episode 4: The Beauty of the EucharistThe Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith, but do our churches and sacred art reflect this mystery anymore?In this episode...
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#148 The Devil Hates Beauty w/ Catholic Artist Jay Parnell 3/5 "Saints, Symbols, and Sacred Places"
Episode 3: Saints, Symbols, and Sacred PlacesSacred art is not decoration, it is doctrine in color, stone, glass, and gold. In this episode, we journey into the living theology of Catholic imagery: the radiant stor...
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#147 The Devil Hates Beauty w/ Catholic Artist Jay Parnell 2/5 "Say What Words Cannot - Art and the Mystery of Faith"
Episode 2: Say What Words Cannot - Art and the Mystery of FaithSome truths are too deep for words and that’s where beauty begins.In this episode, we explore how sacred art serves as a bridge between heaven a...
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#146 The Devil Hates Beauty w/ Catholic Artist Jay Parnell 1/5 "What is Good, What is True, & What is Beautiful"
We were made for beauty. Which is why the enemy wants to destroy it.In this opening episode, we confront the often-ignored spiritual war on beauty. Jay Parnell joins us to expose how the rejection of sacred art and aesthetics in the mode...
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#145 Solutions To The Crisis of Faith -5/5 The Sacraments w/ Robert Gregory
In the 5th and final part of Solutions To The Crisis of Faith with Robert Gregory, Josh and Robb give great support to the important of the sacraments and wrap this series up with a big beautiful bow! This is what its all about right here!!!
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#144 Solutions To The Crisis of Faith - 4/5 Holy Fraternity w/ Robert Gregory
Episode 4 of the 5 part series, Josh and Robb discuss Holy Fraternity and why it is the glue for the other core principles and an essential tool we utilize on our journey to Holiness and in the crisis of faith society is in today!
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#143 Solutions To The Crisis of Faith - 3/5 Spiritual Warfare w/ Robert Gregory
In episode 3 of the 5 part series, Josh and Robb talk about Spiritual Warfare, which is the 3rd principle of the Armor of God Men's Movement. Becoming aware that this warfare exists is half the battle and the other half involves becoming proact...
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#142 Solutions To The Crisis of Faith - 2/5 Shadow Life w/ Robert Gregory
In episode 2 of the 5 part series, Josh and Robb discuss the the 2nd principle called Shadow Life. Everyone has battled or is battling a shadow life and very few want to talk about it. If you want to truly be the spiritual leader of your home, ...
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#141 Solutions To The Crisis of Faith - 1/5 Core Mission w/ Robert Gregory
In episode 1 of the 5 part series, Josh and Robb go right into the Armor of God mission that brought them together nearly 5 years ago and bring to light the 1st core mission that everyone needs to start with when we are called to battle the Cri...
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#140 Defeating the Silent Killer: Love, Community, and the Path to Healing w/ Dr. Peter Malinoski 5/5
In this final episode of the Belt of Truth Podcast, Josh Bach and Dr. Peter Malinoski discuss the complex nature of shame, the hope for healing through love, and the importance of community and therapy in overcoming personal struggles. They exp...
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#139 "What Is This Silent Killer Doing to Me???" w/ Dr. Peter Malinoski 4/5
In this episode, Dr. Peter Malinoski and Josh Bach discuss the profound effects of shame on various aspects of life, including faith, relationships, and mental health. They discuss the importance of human formation as a foundation for spiritual...
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#138 "The Hidden Nature & Triggers of This Silent Killer" w/ Dr. Peter Malinoski 3/5
In this episode of the Belt of Truth Podcast, Josh Bach and Dr. Peter Malinoski dive into the complex topic of shame, exploring its hidden nature, triggers, and the profound impact it has on relationships and personal well-being. They discuss t...
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#137 "Understanding The Roots of This Silent Killer" w/ Dr. Peter Malinoski 2/5
In this episode of the Belt of Truth podcast, Josh Bach and Dr. Peter Malinoski explore the complex topic of shame, its origins, and its impact on individuals and relationships. They discuss how shame can stem from early childhood experiences a...
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#136 "The Silent Killer Who Stalks You from Inside" w/ Dr. Peter Malinoski 1/5
In this episode of the Belt of Truth Podcast, Josh Bach talks with Dr. Peter Malinoski, a Catholic clinical psychologist, about the Silent Killer that often goes unnoticed but affects countless men in the Church today. Togethe...
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#135 Discover Tradition w/ Tony Shriner (5/5): Living Tradition in a Modern World – What It Looks Like Today
In this episode of the Belt of Truth podcast, Josh Bach and Tony Shriner discuss the importance of Catholic traditions and how families can incorporate them into their daily lives. They emphasize starting small with daily practices, the signifi...
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#134 Discover Tradition w/ Tony Shriner (4/5): Why Tradition Still Matters (More Than Ever)
In this episode of the Belt of Truth podcast, Josh Bach and Tony Shriner discuss WHY Tradition Matters! They explore how tradition connects believers to their faith, the role of the Church as the guardian of tradition, and the importance of eng...
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