Podcast
The Catholic Dad Pod
Hosted by Ryan Milana and Alex Burch · EN
A podcast by dads for ALL men. Ryan and Alex here! Join us as we navigate the challenges of faith, fatherhood, and everyday life. We aren't experts or theologians. We're just two Catholic dads trying to grow in holiness while figuring out this thing called life. Join us as we explore practical ways to be spiritual leaders in our families and communities, share insights from saints and scripture, and discuss the struggles and joys of living out our faith in the modern world. Welcome to "The Catholic Dad Pod"
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Ep 48: The Emotions of Holy Week
Apr 701:03:49Tap to summarizeHe is risen! Happy Easter, everyone! Join us as we open up about the emotions, challenges, and graces we experienced walking through Holy Week. From Palm Sunday to the joy of the Resurrection, we share what moved us, what surprised us, and what this sacred week stirs in our hearts.Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! Click Here!Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. Click here!
Transcribe →Ep 47: The Wives, Dying to Self, and Overstimulation
Mar 3101:14:14Tap to summarizeJoin us as we welcome our amazing wives for an honest conversation about what it looks like to die to self in marriage and parenting. Are we doing it joyfully? Or are we keeping score? We dive into the rise of our wives favorite word, OVERSTIMULATED, and much more.Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! Click Here!Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. Click here!
Transcribe →Ep 46: Scary Movies, Catholic Women, Hollywood Weirdos and More (Dr. Chris Coleman)
Mar 2401:17:26Tap to summarizeJoin us this week for our most unfiltered and unscripted episode yet. We welcome our friend and ACTS Retreat brother, Dr. Chris Coleman, to discuss living the Catholic life to its fullest. From movies that haunted us, why Catholic women are the best, all the way to why Hollywood is evil, we cover some serious ground here! Enjoy!Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! Click Here!Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. Click here!
Transcribe →Ep 45: Laziness, Holy Rest, and Honoring the Sabbath
Mar 1701:10:52Tap to summarizeWhat is real rest? Is resting the same as being lazy? How do we actually rest in God’s love? And what does it mean to truly honor the Sabbath in a busy modern world? Join us as we explore the difference between laziness and the kind of rest that renews the body, mind, and soul.Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! Click Here!Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. Click here!
Transcribe →Ep 44: Identical Twins, Different Spiritual Journeys
Mar 1001:14:10Tap to summarizeJoin us this week as we sit down with Ryan’s identical twin brother, Sean. Hear Sean’s perspective on how faith has shaped his life and how God continues to work in it today. From struggles and confessions to leaning on the saints for guidance, this honest conversation is full of faith, growth, and a little brotherly banter. You won’t want to miss this family affair.Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! Click Here!Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. Click here!
Transcribe →Ep 43: Lent Check: Are We Holy... Or Just Hungry?
Mar 401:07:06Tap to summarizeJoin us this week for an early Lent check-in! How are those Lenten commitments holding up? We dive into the importance of building healthy habits, why exercise matters not just for your body but for your mind and soul, and how discipline in one area strengthens every part of your life. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! Click Here!Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. Click here!
Transcribe →Ep 42: Lent: 40 Days, Zero Excuses
Feb 1700:30:18Tap to summarizeLent isn’t just a season, it is a call to spiritual conversion. Join us this week as we unpack why Catholic men need to take Lent seriously. We dive into how partnering with our spouses for Lent strengthens our marriages, we share some of the tougher disciplines we’re taking on this year, and we explain why embracing discomfort is essential for real growth. Join us as we prepare our hearts for Easter by leaning into prayer, sacrifice, and the grace God offers in this season.Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! Click Here!Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. Click here!
Transcribe →Ep 41: Lord, Deliver Us From Distractions
Feb 1001:13:07Tap to summarizeJoin us this week as we dive into a candid, real-life conversation about the distractions that pull us away from Christ, prayer, and our calling as husbands and fathers. From buzzing phones to constant fatigue, from the noise of daily life to the subtle temptations that chip away at our focus, we unpack the things that quietly (and not-so-quietly) derail our pursuit of holiness. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! Click Here!Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. Click here!
Transcribe →Ep 40: Beatitude Check
Feb 301:05:46Tap to summarizeJoin us this week as we dive into the Beatitudes, what they mean, how our understanding of them has grown over the years, and how they challenge and guide us as Catholic men today. Rooted in Sunday’s Gospel, this conversation unpacks the beauty, depth, and real-world application of Christ’s call to holiness.Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! Click Here!Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. Click here!
Transcribe →Ep 39: Dads, Diets, and Discipline
Jan 2701:13:11Tap to summarizeJoin us as we dive into the messy, real-life challenges of fatherhood, health, and faith. From resisting sweets to finding balance in routine, prayer, and community, we share our personal experiences with diet struggles, parenting hurdles, and spiritual growth. Whether you’re a parent or just someone trying to live intentionally, this episode offers a little insight to help you navigate life’s temptations with faith and humility. And maybe a little humor.Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! Click Here!Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. Click here!
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