I cannot fathom a reason why I would ever abandon Beth. But most of the abandoned spouses I’ve ever met also couldn’t foresee their home being broken up. I live a pretty darn blessed life and I am ever-thankful for it. But in the past 6 days, two very close friends who try as much as any of us to adhere to Christ have shared with me varying degrees of disaster growing in their lives. One discovered infidelity on his... Read more
Grab your friends and explore the collaboratively built Khulan. Your table will move through the Ages in a Christian campaign world. Read more
A reader asked how to be the role model his children need. I lay out how you can only be one kind of role model. All else will lead them off the path. Read more
Death becomes us. Or at least it does for those of us who have the fortitude and faith to die as friends of God. I assert that the Inspired Psalmist was being honest about the “Lord God of Truth,” when he said that God’s hands are a place into which we can commend our spirits. And living as if we believe in that will make us be men, husbands and fathers in the mold of Pope Benedict XVI. And also... Read more
Need to catch up on the Fatherhood, Benedict XVI Style Series? Find the links below. Remember to share them, and follow me on on Twitter @TheNerdyPapist. Being a Father, Benedict XVI Style – Prayer Being a Father, Benedict XVI Style – Death Read more
Welcome to Workout Wednesday. Every Wednesday, I’ll be talking a little about my training philosophy, explaining the exercises and giving you a free workout. As I’ve mentioned before, by night I’m a Catholic writer and nerd, but by day I’m a strength coach, personal trainer and strength athlete. I’ve done this as my full-time job since 2016, and part time in some capacity or another since 2006. As always, you should check with a doctor before embarking on any exercise... Read more
Benedict XVI, pray for us fathers! Read more
Welcome to Workout Wednesday. Every Wednesday, I’ll be talking a little about my training philosophy, explaining the exercises and giving you a free workout. As I’ve mentioned before, by night I’m a Catholic writer and nerd, but by day I’m a strength coach, personal trainer and strength athlete. I’ve done this as my full-time job since 2016, and part time in some capacity or another since 2006. As always, you should check with a doctor before embarking on any exercise... Read more
Just thought I’d share what I’m listening to today. Please visit Demon Hunter and attend an even that he is at if you get the chance. Copyright 2010 Solid State Records. Welcome to Workout Wednesday. Every Wednesday, I’ll be talking a little about my training philosophy, explaining the exercises and giving you a free workout. As I’ve mentioned before, by night I’m a Catholic writer and nerd, but by day I’m a strength coach, personal trainer and strength athlete. I’ve... Read more
Fathers Matter Dads have a huge impact on their kids. We know that, but it bears repeating. Of course, it is also nice to have it backed up by science. There is also research regarding faith, fathers and their children that holds this out, too. So it saddens me to no end when I look around the pews, march with the Corpus Christi procession and go to the Adoration chapel, and I almost never see other men my age. I... Read more
Blessed to Be Ben
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