
The FORGE Podcast
The FORGE podcast empowers men to fight for a culture of strong families. We talk practical advice and inspiring ideals for you to be the best father that your family needs.
Learn more about our organization at myforge.org
Episodes
11 episodes
Episode 11: Grandfathers Matter - Intentional Catholic Grandparenting | Dan Spencer
Faithful Catholic grandparents care deeply about passing down their faith to their family. But our post-Christian world seeks to destroy their grandchildren’s faith in God. This leaves grandparents confused about just exactly what role, if any,...
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Episode 11
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1:09:10

Ep 10: Digital Destruction: A Call to Action | Dr. Johann D'Souza
Today, we face an unprecedented challenge: the digital world. In this episode John Bishop sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Johann D'Souza to discuss the destructive nature of technology and how it effects young people, how to buil...
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Episode 10
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39:16

Ep 9: Michael Foley | Drink Like a Saint: Alcohol, Kids & the Good Life
What does it mean to drink like a Saint? In this episode John Bishop sits down with Baylor professor, Michael Foley Ph.D., author of the bestselling book, "Drinking with the Saints." Dr. Foley paints a picture for virtuous drinking and gives ti...
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Episode 9
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35:55

Ep 8: Keith Nester on Walking with New Catholic Converts
In this episode John Bishop sits down with recent Catholic convert Keith Nester. Keith was a pastor in several protestant churches before he became Catholic in 2017, a decision made after decades of prayer and study. Keith now devotes a portion...
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Episode 8
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46:29

Ep 7: Fathers, Bless Your Children
Dr. John Bishop sits down with Taylor Fernholz, OP. Should dads bless their kids? If so, how? Fernholz is a theology professor and trained theologian, currently writing a doctoral dissertation on the subject of blessings. Obviously a dad's bles...
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Episode 7
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32:55

Ep 6: Parenting in a Digital Age
Dr. John Bishop talks to Michael Moynihan about navigating technology in our homes. How do we make sure our children are not harmed by tech they are not ready for? How will our kids combat the dangers that tech poses past their childhood, such ...
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Episode 6
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59:00

Ep 5: Compost Parenting – How to FORGE Your Family After Messing Up
Irene Pruitt joins John Bishop to talk about how to recover from the mistakes we make as parents. In order to keep intimate bonds with your children at the center of your parenting, what practical things can we do to transform mistakes into bon...
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Episode 5
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41:45

Ep 4: Thomas Wurtz and John Bishop on How to Kill a Small Group
How do you make a make or break a small group? In this episode, Thomas Wurtz and Dr. John Bishop talk about 10 ways to kill a small group. They also give 10 practical corresponding pieces of advice to make your men's group flourish.Thom...
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49:05

Ep 3: Peter Herbeck on a Practical Christ-centered Marriage and Family
Dr. John Bishop sits down with Peter Herbeck to discuss Peter's experience in his 37 year marriage, fighting to keep Christ at the center of his marriage and closeness to his children. They talk honestly about the challenges of choosing love ov...
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Episode 3
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38:21

Ep 2: Monica Ashour Talks Theology of the Body in Sexual Formation of Children
How can Theology of the Body be practically applied to sexual formation of children? Monica Ashour, President at the Theology of the Body Evangelization Team, discusses educating children in their sense of identity and security. They discuss ho...
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Episode 2
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45:15

Ep. 1: Pete Burak Talks the Importance of Community
In this episode, FORGE executive director John Bishop sits down with Pete Burak, VP at Renewal Ministries, to talk about the wisdom learned from Pete's own father, as well as their own experiences raising children in different communities. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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44:54
