I know you've felt like, in the past, you've been hesitant to share your true feelings and beliefs. Maybe you didn't want to offend that woman you were pursuing. Or, maybe you didn't want to upset your boss and run the risk of losing your job. Or, maybe you were afraid of what society or social media would say if you shared your true thoughts.

My guest today, Father Stephen Gadberry, is familiar with all of that in a way that many of us relate with. As a Catholic priest, US Air Force Veteran, and American Ninja Warrior competitor, he knows how compelling public criticism can become. Today, Father Gadberry and I talk about discipline, what "turning the other cheek," really means, how to handle false accusations, what true accountability actually means, the difference between your "vocation," and "occupation," and how God will speak to all of us.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Masculinity and the Church
01:20 Growing Up Rural and Military
02:20 Has the Church Become Soft?
04:00 Culture, Covid and Truth
05:40 Truth vs Feeling Good
06:50 What Does "Love at All Costs" Mean?
08:20 Learning to Speak Truth Boldly
10:30 Men and Zero-F Attitudes
11:30 Tempering Instincts and Temptations
13:40 Crash and Burn Lessons
15:40 Discipline and "Doing Hard Things"
17:15 Small Things Shape Big Character
18:45 Christian Persecution Today
21:20 Should Christians Fight Back?
23:40 Violence, Duty, and Discernment
25:20 Bold, Relatable Preaching
27:20 Conviction vs Condemnation
30:00 Accountability Done Right
31:40 Guiding Boys and Raising Men
34:10 Real Discipline and Real Consequences
38:50 Guilt, Shame, and Responsibility
41:15 Preaching While Imperfect
45:10 His Calling and Vocation
53:15 Hearing God's Voice
56:30 Silence and Spiritual Clarity
57:50 Real Masculinity and Faith
59:00 Where to Follow Father Stephen