Most Catholic men have never been told the truth about what happens at baptism. Not the watered-down version. The real thing. Baptism is a confrontation with the kingdom of darkness. It is the moment a soul is ripped from Satan’s grip and claimed for Jesus Christ. And in this episode, we open the doors to the old Roman Rite of Baptism, a rite forged in the heart of the Church, saturated with exorcisms, sacred signs, and the unmistakable authority of Christ.

Father Dom walks step-by-step through the ancient rite that formed countless saints. A rite Satan despises. A rite packed with commands, renunciations, blessings, confrontations, and symbols that speak clearly: this child no longer belongs to the enemy.

We explore the prayers the demons fear. The salt of wisdom. The triple breath of God’s own ruach. The spittle of Christ echoing Mark 7. The repeated exorcisms. The renunciation of Satan. The chrism that marks a man forever. The white garment of purity. The candle of vigilance. And the final declaration of peace spoken over a soul newly liberated.

This episode challenges every man to stop treating baptism like a family photo-op. Baptism is a battlefield. A transfer of allegiance. A declaration of war against hell.

Whether you’ve been baptized for decades or you’ve never taken the time to understand what happened to your soul, you need this episode. Because if you don’t understand the power of baptism, you will never understand your identity as a Catholic man or the spiritual war you were born into.

And if you are not yet baptized, this is your call. Do not wait. Eternity is at stake.

Challenge to the Men:
Go to Scripture today. Find every passage on baptism. Read them slowly. Pray with them. Then open the Catechism and read the section on baptism. If you are not baptized, or your children are not baptized, act now. Do not delay. This is war.

Three Powerful Quotes from the Transcript

1. “Without the Church, I’m a weakling compared to Satan. Without the Church, I’m nothing.”
2. “Baptism is the most ultimate exorcism. It tears a soul out of Satan’s kingdom forever.”
3. “Whoever God they belong to, that’s my God.”

Key Takeaway for Men

Understand your baptism. Live from it. Because baptism wasn’t a cute ceremony. It was your enlistment into Christ’s army. Start living like a man who has already declared war on hell.

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Fr. Dom calls all Catholics to wake up and stand firm. The Church is not an institution to critique from a distance. She is a living, supernatural reality. She is the Bride of Christ. When you attack her, you attack Him. When you defend her, you honor Him. This homily is a direct charge for Catholics to reject passivity, confront the idols in their own lives, and reclaim their place as protectors of God’s household.

In this homily, you are confronted with the reality that the Church is not optional. She is not a social club, a human institution, or a cultural relic. She is divine. She is the unsinkable ship. She is the Bride of Christ, brought to life through His blood and water. Attacking the Church is attacking the Bride of God. You are called to honor her, defend her, and deepen your own fidelity to her.

You’ll hear how Ezekiel’s prophecy points directly to Christ’s crucifixion, how Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple reveals the righteous anger of God, and how St. Paul’s warning about the destruction of the temple applies to every single man today. The message is simple: if you refuse to fight, you will lose the soul entrusted to you. Christ did not die so men could drift into lukewarmness. He died to raise men into warriors who defend His Bride.

THREE POWERFUL QUOTES FROM THE TRANSCRIPT

1. “The Catholic Church is the unsinkable ship on a stormy sea. The gates of hell shall not prevail against us.”
2. “If someone said your wife was evil, you would cleanse the temple. That is exactly what Jesus did.”
3. “If anyone destroys the temple, God will destroy that person. Jesus is not a pacifist. He loves us too much.”

KEY TAKEAWAY FOR MEN TO APPLY IMMEDIATELY
Identify one idol in your life — anything that steals time, devotion, or obedience from Christ — and remove it with the same zeal that Christ used to cleanse the temple. Do not delay. Fight back.

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Most Catholic men talk about trusting God, but very few surrender the one area that reveals the truth: their generosity. In this episode, Jacob Cokely joins me to confront a battlefield most men avoid. His new book, Kingdom Generosity: Discovering the Secret to the Abundant Life, calls men out of comfort, out of passive belief, and into the dangerous, countercultural obedience that Jesus demands.

Jacob shares how God confronted him twelve years ago and told him to give away everything he had. He only had five hundred dollars to his name. He gave it away. Nothing happened at first. No rewards. No blessings. No instant turnaround. But that step launched a life of radical trust, radical risk, and radical freedom.

Jacob shows how generosity is far bigger than finances. It is your time, your gifts, your talents, your attention, and your willingness to act when God prompts you. He reminds us that Jesus Himself is the model of generosity as the one who became poor so we could become rich in grace.

At the end of the episode, I issue a direct challenge to every man listening: Take one uncomfortable step of generosity this week. Not talk. Not theory. Action. This is spiritual warfare, and the enemy uses fear, scarcity, and self-preservation to keep men small. Break that chain.

For men serious about reclaiming their leadership, rebuilding trust in God, and stepping into authentic Catholic manhood, this conversation is essential.

Products and Resources Mentioned

• Kingdom Generosity by Jacob Cokely (Amazon)
• Free 3-Day Devotional — KingdomGenerosity.Podia.com

Three Powerful Quotes From the Transcript

1. “God has something for you. He doesn’t need anything from you.”
2. “Men are soldiers. We are called to do difficult things and lead — especially in generosity.”
3. “This is the one area where God says, ‘Test Me.’ He puts His name on the line.”

One Immediate Takeaway for Catholic Men

Stop waiting for perfect conditions. Give God one concrete act of generosity this week — time, money, or talent — that costs you something. Obedience begins with a single step.

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Fr. Dom is back! James and Fr. Dom tackle one of the most misunderstood yet absolutely essential topics in the spiritual life: baptism. This is not just another Church formality. This is the dividing line between belonging to the Kingdom of God and the dominion of Satan.

Drawing from Scripture, the Catechism, and the wisdom of the saints, TMC lays out with clarity and conviction what baptism truly does: freeing us from original sin, making us sons of God, and incorporating us into the Body of Christ. Without it, you remain enslaved to sin and outside the family of God.

You’ll hear why the early Church Fathers, councils, and even the Protestant revolution itself reveal that there’s no salvation without baptism. Fr. Dominic doesn’t sugarcoat the truth — he calls modern men to wake up to the spiritual reality of this sacrament and to recognize the Church as the one true means of salvation given to us by Christ Himself.

James and Fr. Dom also confront why our age resists authority, why relativism and pride have blinded so many, and why men must reclaim their God-given duty to lead their families into the faith by baptizing their children without hesitation.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The biblical foundation of baptism — from Acts to Corinthians to the Great Commission.
• Why baptism isn’t symbolic but supernatural warfare.
• How baptism undoes the curse of Adam and Eve and reclaims your soul for God.
• Why relativism, pride, and modernism are destroying moral order — and what Catholic men must do to restore it.
• The spiritual danger of delaying baptism for your children.
• Why contemplating death (memento mori) prepares your soul for heaven.

Challenge to Men:
If you have children who aren’t baptized — schedule it now. Don’t delay. Fathers, you are the protectors of your family’s souls. Take your post. Lead your household back under the protection of God. Baptism is the first weapon in your family’s arsenal against hell.

3 Powerful Quotes:

1. “Through baptism, we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God. We become members of Christ and sharers in His mission.”
2. “If you’re not going to follow God, then who do you belong to? Baptism begins to undo definitively the faults of our first parents in the garden.”
3. “Parents, you’re supposed to protect your child. Why would you let them walk this world owned by Satan when baptism can claim them for God?”

Key Takeaway:
Baptism isn’t optional — it’s the decisive act that transfers your soul from the dominion of darkness to the Kingdom of Christ. Every Catholic man must treat it as a matter of eternal life and death.

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In this All Souls Day homily, Fr. Dom calls us to face the the reality of the last 4 things: death, judgment, heaven, and hell. Too many men live as if eternity doesn’t matter. But this episode will shake you awake. Heaven is your goal. Purgatory is real. Hell is forever. It’s time to get serious about your soul.

Fr. Dom breaks open the connection between All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day; a sacred triptych that reveals the Church’s battle plan for salvation. These three days aren’t separate celebrations but one unified call to holiness. On All Hallows Eve, we prepare for the saints. On All Saints Day, we honor our heavenly family. And on All Souls Day, we fight for the souls still being purified in purgatory.

The souls in purgatory need our prayers. The saints in heaven are cheering us on. And we, the Church Militant, must run the race like men who refuse to quit. Drawing from Scripture, the sacraments, and personal experience, Fr. Dom challenges men to live with eternity in mind and to aim for heaven, not purgatory.

He also lays out the Church’s roadmap to sanctity: follow the commandments, receive the sacraments, live in a state of grace, and intercede daily for the holy souls in purgatory. This episode will leave you convicted, renewed, and ready to fight for your own salvation—and for the souls still waiting to see God face to face.

Challenge for Men:
This week, earn a plenary indulgence for the souls in purgatory. Go to confession, receive the Eucharist, visit a cemetery, pray for the intentions of the Holy Father, and intercede for the faithful departed. Souls are waiting for your prayers.

Key Takeaway:
Live every day as if it were your last. Follow the commandments, frequent the sacraments, and fight for heaven like your eternity depends on it—because it does.

Powerful Quotes:

1. “A saint is a sinner that never gives up.”
2. “The saints are on the sidelines saying, you can do this. I did it. Model my way of life.”
3. “If we don’t pray for the souls in purgatory, we commit an injustice.”

This episode will not entertain you—it will prepare you for eternity. Press play, and take up your spiritual armor. The saints are watching. The souls are waiting. The race is on.

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Every man wants to be great but few are willing to endure what it takes to become a saint. In this powerful All Saints Day reflection, Fr. Dom reminds us that sainthood isn’t for the perfect but for the men who refuse to quit the fight.

Drawing from the Gospel of Matthew and the Beatitudes, this episode calls every Catholic man to return to the fundamentals: obedience to the commandments, the sacraments, and daily perseverance in the spiritual battle. Fr. Dom challenges you to stop making excuses, pick up your spiritual weapons, and start running the race toward heaven just like the saints did.

He breaks down what it means to live the Beatitudes in real time, reminding us that the saints were ordinary men and women who chose extraordinary endurance. Just like a triathlete pushing through pain, the saint keeps moving forward even when everything in him screams to stop. The path to heaven is not for the faint-hearted. It’s for those who never give up.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why All Saints Day is more than a commemoration—it’s a battle call for the living.
• How “a saint is a sinner that never gives up” should define your daily fight.
• Why obedience to the commandments is not optional for those who love Christ.
• How the sacraments—especially Confession and the Eucharist—are your training fuel for holiness.
• Why the saints in heaven are cheering you on like teammates in a race, calling out, “You can do this!”

Fr. Dom issues a direct challenge to every man: Honor the saints, study their lives, and imitate their endurance. Find a saint whose story matches your own struggles and ask for his intercession. Heaven is your real home—live like it.

He reminds us that to love Christ is to obey Him. As Scripture says, “If you love me, you will obey my commandments” (John 14:15). Those who claim to love God yet ignore His commands are, as St. John says, liars. This is the hard truth every man needs to face: holiness demands action, not lip service.

You were confirmed to be a soldier of Christ. The Holy Spirit has already equipped you with every weapon you need. It’s time to unlock that power and start living as a man who trains for eternity.

Three Powerful Quotes from the Episode:

1. “A saint is a sinner that never gives up.”
2. “The saints are in heaven shouting, ‘You can do this. I’ve been where you are. Pray more. Go to confession. Persevere.’”
3. “If you love me, you will obey my commandments. If you don’t, you are a liar and the truth is not in you.”

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In this powerful episode of The Manly Catholic, James sits down once again with one of the Church’s boldest defenders of truth, Bishop Athanasius Schneider. Together, they discuss his latest book, Salve Regina: A Rosary Crusade to Plead for Holy Popes, a spiritual call to arms for every Catholic man.

The conversation begins with Bishop Schneider’s honest reflection on the state of the Church under Pope Leo XIV. He acknowledges both the hope and the grave concerns, especially the danger of promoting men who tolerate heresy or immorality to positions of power. Yet his message remains clear: Christ will not abandon His Church. The gates of hell will not prevail.

Bishop Schneider explains why the holiness of the Pope matters for the entire Body of Christ, how one holy shepherd can renew a diocese for generations, and why we must not only pray for priests but for holy popes and bishops. He then unveils the purpose behind his “Rosary Crusade;” a militant spiritual campaign rooted in prayer, fasting, and fidelity to the Blessed Mother.

Men are challenged to take up their weapon: the Rosary. The Bishop reminds us that this prayer has crushed heresies, conquered empires, and converted sinners for centuries. He calls men to be protectors — not just of their homes, but of the Church itself — by interceding for holy leaders and teaching their children by example.

Pick up your Rosary. Join the crusade. Become a soldier of Our Lady.

Referenced in this episode:

• Salve Regina: A Rosary Crusade to Plead for Holy Popes – Bishop Athanasius Schneider (Sophia Institute Press)
• Infiltration – Dr. Taylor Marshall
• True Devotion to Mary – St. Louis de Montfort

Three Powerful Quotes from Bishop Schneider:

1. “The Church on Earth is the militant Church. We must fight — not against flesh and blood, but against the evil spirits.”
2. “If one holy priest can renew a parish, imagine what one holy pope could do for the entire Church.”
3. “Give your children the memory of seeing their father kneeling with the Rosary in his hand. That is true fatherhood.”

Key Takeaway for Men:
Every Catholic man must reclaim his spiritual duty as protector and warrior. Begin by praying the Rosary daily for holy popes, bishops, and priests. Lead your family in prayer. Let your children see you kneel. This is how the Church will be renewed: from the home outward, through men who fight on their knees.

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Holy Mass is not just a ritual. It is not a routine. It is the Sacrifice of Calvary made present before your very eyes. In this homily, Fr. Dom breaks open the truth of the Mass with fire, clarity, and conviction. He reminds us that the Eucharist is heaven on earth, the most powerful prayer, and absolutely necessary for salvation.

If you have ever drifted through Mass without purpose or conviction, this episode will shake you awake. Drawing from the wisdom of the saints, Church Fathers, and Sacred Scripture, Fr. Dom calls men to approach the altar with humility, reverence, and hunger for the living God. He challenges every man to return to Mass not as a spectator but as a soldier stepping onto the battlefield of Calvary.

You will learn:

• Why the Mass is the same sacrifice as Jesus’ death on the Cross—offered in a sacramental, unbloody way.
• How venial sins can be forgiven in the Mass and when to call them to mind.
• Why the Third Commandment (“Keep holy the Sabbath”) is the most broken commandment today—and how to fix it.
• How to prepare properly for Mass: through repentance, reading Scripture, and interior silence.
• What the saints taught about the unfathomable value of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
• Why humility, not pride, makes our prayers powerful and pleasing to God.

Fr. Dom reminds us: “If the Mass were man-made, we’d be fools to be here. But it’s not. It’s a gift from the Father who loves us.”

The Challenge:
This week, go to daily Mass at least once. Prepare before you enter. Read the readings. Call to mind your sins. Offer your week, your struggles, and your family at the Offertory. Listen intently to the prayers of the priest. Then receive the Eucharist with devotion and gratitude. This is your lifeline. This is your weapon.

Three Powerful Quotes from the Homily:

1. “The celebration of Holy Mass has the same value as the death of Jesus on the Cross.” — St. Thomas Aquinas
2. “If we knew the value of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, how much greater effort we would put forth to attend it.” — St. John Vianney
3. “The Mass is where heaven meets earth. This is the Holy of Holies.” — Fr. Dominic Couturier

Key Takeaway for Men:
The Mass is not optional—it’s the foundation of a man’s spiritual life and the weapon that protects his soul and family from evil. Every Catholic man must anchor his life around the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, where Christ gives Himself completely so that we may have the strength to finish the race and fight the good fight.

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