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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Is ‘spiritual warfare’ relevant to space-age


Catholics? The Gospels, situations in the
Church, and the world around us say ‘yes’.
Everything rumbles with battle between forces of light and dark,
good and evil. The fallout from this immortal combat fills many with
confusion and fear.

We Catholic men must be enlightened, motivated and inspired to


serve our families and communities with a joyful confidence. Christ
won a great victory on the cross, and we must take up arms with Him
today, right now. How?

SMARTCATHOLICS FOUNDER Join keynote speaker Fr. Dwight Longenecker and top ranks of
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men’s conference. Each speaker echoes St Therese of Lisieux’s cry:
Dominic is a marketer, designer,
“Sanctity! It must be won at the point of a sword!”
& storyteller. He geeks over
history, Catholicism, Netflix, Together, we equip ourselves to take up arms with our inner demons
science, & mystics. and outer struggles. We understand what it means to engage in the
great immortal combat from the beginning of time.
A Cradle-Catholic, he is
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Zealand, studied in Fiji and
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Together, we are building a community that celebrates the smart,


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HOW THIS EVENT WORKS

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files. You can keep access to the videos until August.

Check-Circle Access to the Facebook lounge where speakers host live


sessions, participate in challenges, and make new friends.

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How to use this book

How to get the most out of


this conference

S T A R T W I T H YO U R F AV O R I T E
P R AY E R
Any time we engage in spiritual warfare,
we are the object of attack. Keep your
friends close, and your prayer life closer.
Start each day asking help from your
Guardian Angel, and invite Our Lady, St.
Michael and St. Maximilian Kolbe to pray
for every speaker and attendee.

WAT C H T H E V I D EO S
After each session, the talks are available
for replay. And you can also get all the mp3
to listen anywhere.

Set aside time to focus on the message.


Most videos are short so that you don’t
get overwhelmed with ideas.

The speakers in this book are organized by


JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP
theme, and then sorted alphabetically.
Come spend time with the speakers and
other Catholic men. Make friends, and join Each speaker has an area for you to jot your
in the conversations. notes and ideas. Use the prompts; they are
structured to help you organize your thoughts.
Most importantly, join in the challenges
and icebreakers. Each talk will highlight a problem that must be
addressed. It’s critical that everyone is clear on

JOIN THE DEEP DIVES the mission.

Some of our speakers are providing in- Then identify the goal, the end game, the
depth programs to help you learn the ‘promised land’ that we need to get to. What
material, track progress, and implement does it look like for you?
the message.
Lastly, identify one actionable step you can
If you’re looking to connect with the take. Perhaps it’s a daily moment, or a series
speakers more personally, have your of small actions. These small efforts build into
questions answered, and meet up progress.
regularly with like-minded men, dive in.

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“The real conflict is the inner conflict…
“There are two irreconcilable enemies in the depth of every soul: good and
evil, sin and love. And what use are the victories on the battlefield if we are
ourselves are defeated in our innermost personal selves?”

ST MAXIMILLIAN KOLBE

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K E Y N O T E T A L KS

TALK SUMMARY

Preaching Christ Crucified - the Power of the Cross”


We say “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the Sin of the World”. We
can only understand the power of this image if we first understand what
the “Sin of the World” is. This talk dives deep into the darkness in order to
see why preaching the cross is at the heart of the faith...and how we can
live the victory today.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Fr Dwight Longenecker My Notes


Fr Dwight Longenecker is the
Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary THE PROBLEM
Church in Greenville, South
Carolina. He is the author of
over twenty books and booklets
on Catholic faith and culture.
He’s an award winning blogger,
podcaster and conference
speaker.

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K E Y N O T E T A L KS

TALK SUMMARY

Resentment Rivalry and Revenge


What are the roots of the rage surging through our society? Resentment.
Not just feeling mad that somebody got a bigger piece of pie, but deep,
dark, long harbored resentment. Learn about the roots of rage and how
Christ is the only cure.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Fr Dwight Longenecker My Notes


Fr Dwight Longenecker is the
Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary THE PROBLEM
Church in Greenville, South
Carolina. He is the author of
over twenty books and booklets
on Catholic faith and culture.
He’s an award winning blogger,
podcaster and conference
speaker.

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HEALING AND DELIVERANCE

TALK SUMMARY

The Reality of Satan in the World Today


So many of our decisions are driven by fear, leading us to hatred, anxiety
and violence. Join Dan to gain a fuller understanding of how God’s power
and Grace allow us to live a life of peace, joy and freedom.

SPEAKER

Dan Burke My Notes


Dan Burke is the Founder and
President of the Avila Institute THE PROBLEM
for Spiritual Formation. He has
authored and edited more than
15 books on Catholic Spirituality,
is the host of the EWTN Divine
Intimacy Radio Show and
Founder of Apostoli Viae. Most
importantly he is a husband,
father and grandfather.

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TALK SUMMARY

How to Overcome Habitual Sin


Can we really overcome Habitual Sin? There’s an ongoing battle and
although we like to think we don’t say no, what does it mean to actually say
yes to God? Join Dan in his discussion of this battle and learn how to be a
true Christian, to be a light for others.

SPEAKER

Dan Burke My Notes


Dan Burke is the Founder and
President of the Avila Institute THE PROBLEM
for Spiritual Formation. He has
authored and edited more than
15 books on Catholic Spirituality,
is the host of the EWTN Divine
Intimacy Radio Show and
Founder of Apostoli Viae. Most
importantly he is a husband,
father and grandfather.

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TALK SUMMARY

Made for Holiness: A Catholic Introduction to


Demons and Exorcism
The Catholic Church has vast teachings on demonic possession and
exorcisms, but how many of us actually understand these traditions? Join
Anthony as he explores Exorcism and Deliverance while remaining faithful
to the Magisterium. This talk is an invaluable opportunity to understand
demonic activity, how to avoid it and grow spiritually.Jesus Christ from His
Cross on Calvary.
SPEAKER

Anthony Digmann My Notes


Anthony holds a Master’s Degree
in Theology and has served THE PROBLEM
the Archdiocese of Dubuque
since 2006. He is a University
Adjunct Instructor, Professional
Videographer, Digital Marketing
Entrepreneur, and Disc Golf
Course Designer. He’s written
books about Star Wars and
Catholicism, Demons and
Exorcism and Family Planning, He
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has also appeared on multiple
Catholic Radio Shows.

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TALK SUMMARY

At the Foot of the Cross, Where Are All the Men?


At the foot of the Cross, the question has been asked, where were all the
men? The Apostles made mistakes. Let us learn from them and develop
good strategies for overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins, taught to us in the
Seven Last Words spoken by Jesus Christ from His Cross on Calvary.

SPEAKER

Al Smith My Notes
Al is a pipefitter from a small
town in Canada and has been THE PROBLEM
hosting a number of weekly
Catholic radio shows for over
15 years. He is a gifted speaker
and has been featured on EWTN
Radio and Television, Radio
Maria, The Catholic Channel,
Relevant Radio, and Shalom TV.
He is considered an Expert on
Archbishop Fulton Sheen and is
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known to many as “The Gas Man”
or “The Pipe Padre”.

BISHOPSHEENTODAY.COM

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TALK SUMMARY

Jesus’ Battle with Satan


Our daily battles with Satan are the same ones Jesus experienced in the
garden. How to win this battle? Father Kirby points us to the Lord’s Prayer,
offering us new strength and vigor as we face the Enemy. Through this
prayer, we learn the power of God and the importance of the battle cry,
“Thy Kingdom Come!”

SPEAKER

Fr. Jeff Kirby My Notes


Fr. Jeff Kirby is Pastor of Our Lady
of Grace Parish in Indian Land, THE PROBLEM
South Carolina and serves as an
Adjunct Professor of Theology
at Belmont Abbey College. He
is author of several books and
host of multiple radio programs
and also a Senior Contributor for
the news site “Crux: Taking the
Catholic Pulse.”

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MARY AND THE SAINTS

TALK SUMMARY

St. Joseph - The Essence of Fatherhood


Children look to their mother for nurture but they look to their father for
character! For the sake of our children, us men have to stand up for our
values and beliefs. Saint Joseph was the faithful icon of fatherhood in his
courageous leadership, protection, and the way he submitted to the will of
God.

SPEAKER

Kevin Bailey My Notes


Kevin Bailey is the National
Coordinator for Divine THE PROBLEM
Renovation Australia, and
director of Parousia Media. Nine
years in the Australian Military
and 28 years financial planning.
Passionate about leadership,
fatherhood and masculinity in
the church and society.

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TALK SUMMARY

Praying the Rosary for Spiritual Warfare


Let’s examine Satan’s strategy for destroying a man’s relationship with God.
Using the Rosary as a man’s primary weapon, Deacon Harold will develop a
battle plan to combat the effects of sin in the hearts and lives of men.

SPEAKER

Deacon Harold My Notes


Burke-Sivers
Known to many as the “Dynamic THE PROBLEM
Deacon”. Television/radio host
and co-host. Benedictine
Oblate, Author, Husband and
Father. Areas of expertise
include marriage and family life,
discerning the will of God, the
sacraments, male spirituality,
evangelization, prayer, and many
others.
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TALK SUMMARY

Powerful St. Joseph


In a world filled with chaos and confusion, let’s all go to Joseph! As the
foster father of Jesus Christ and the husband of the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph
is a powerful intercessor. The many unique titles of St. Joseph allow us a
deeper understanding of his role, and provides guidance to all who seek to
grow in holiness and virtue.

SPEAKER

Fr. Donald Calloway My Notes


Radical Convert to Catholicism,
Member of the Congregation THE PROBLEM
of Marian Fathers of the
Immaculate Conception.
Formerly a High School Dropout,
now holds a B.A., an M.Div.,
S.T.B. and an S.T.L. Having been
kicked out of a foreign country,
institutionalized twice and
thrown in jail multiple times, he
now leads global pilgrimages,
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writes books and surfs.

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MARY AND THE SAINTS

TALK SUMMARY

The Role of Mary in Trampling the Serpent


As the natural order tells us, the most ferocious animal in the animal
kingdom is a mother - especially when trying to protect and feed her
children. Mary, as God’s highly favored daughter and our own eternal
Mother, fights against the disobedience of Eve with her humility, giving her
God’s strength to conquer evil.

SPEAKER

Fr. Leo Patalinghug My Notes


Fr. Leo Patalinghug is the
Founder of Plating Grace and THE PROBLEM
The Table foundation. He’s an
author, international speaker,
host for radio, podcast and a
food and faith show on EWTN. He
is a two-time black belt martial
arts instructor, award-winning
break dancer and choreographer
and an experienced chef. Fr. Leo
sees food as a gift from God,
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making this world a better place
one meal at a time.

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MARY AND THE SAINTS

TALK SUMMARY

Armor Up!
There is a constant spiritual battle going on, and too often we ignore
it. When the battle then comes to our doorstep, we aren’t ready. In this
session we look to St. Paul’s preparation plan for these battles, readying
ourselves and our families for defense against the evil one.

SPEAKER

Taylor Schroll My Notes


Taylor is the President and
founder of Forte Catholic whose THE PROBLEM
mission is to spread the Joy of
the Gospel. He is the host of one
of the top Catholic podcasts, an
up-and-coming speaker/worship
leader and media producer. He
lives in central Texas with his
beautiful wife and three kids.

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TALK SUMMARY

Getting Right with Mary and Getting Mary Right


Have you ever had to apologize to your mother? Do you understand what
the church has to say about the Blessed Virgin Mary? In this presentation,
Al Smith shares some of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s timely wisdom about
the Blessed Virgin Mary and invites us to consider making an apology to His
Mother.

SPEAKER

Al Smith My Notes
Al is a pipefitter from a small
town in Canada and has been THE PROBLEM
hosting a number of weekly
Catholic radio shows for over
15 years. He is a gifted speaker
and has been featured on EWTN
Radio and Television, Radio
Maria, The Catholic Channel,
Relevant Radio, and Shalom TV.
He is considered an Expert on
Archbishop Fulton Sheen and is
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known to many as “The Gas Man”
or “The Pipe Padre”.

BISHOPSHEENTODAY.COM

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MARY AND THE SAINTS

TALK SUMMARY

St. Benedict for the Modern Man


The modern world holds temptation at every corner, teaching that if we
aren’t putting ourselves first, we’re likely coming last. Dive in with Matthew
Hermann Tague as he discusses his life of addiction and how the ancient
order of St. Benedict can instill a modern life of selflessness and reduce
the surrounding chaos.

SPEAKER

Matthew Hermann My Notes


Tague
Matthew achieved sobriety in THE PROBLEM
March 2007, and accepted Christ
two years later. After attending
Bible School he came home to
Holy Mother Church in 2015.
He is now working as the Event
Coordinator at Parouisa and lives
in NSW with wife Jenna and their
two children.

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SCRIPTURE & CHURCH TEACHING

TALK SUMMARY

5 Spiritual Weapons for Your Arsenal


Evil is evident in the world around us, and we need to fight back! Join
Sam as he explores the story of David and Goliath and how we too can
join God’s army.

SPEAKER

Sam Guzman My Notes


Sam is an author, blogger,
occasional poet and the THE PROBLEM
Founder and Editor of Catholic
Gentleman. He’s a frequent
guest on multiple Cathlic Radio
sites and his first book will be
released soon. He’s a father
and husband and striving for
Sainthood.

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TALK SUMMARY

The Seven Deadly Sins


These Seven Sins encompass every trial, temptation and struggle we
experience. Explore insights from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dante’s
Purgatorio, Meditating on the Life of our Lady and the endless treasury
of the Church’s Teachings in order to train our thoughts, emotions, and
actions and overcome these Seven Deadly Sins.

SPEAKER

Daniel Johnson My Notes


Daniel is a Marriage and Family
Therapist in California. He comes THE PROBLEM
to this work by way of several
years spent in a monastic
community and also as a high
school teacher. He specializes
in helping young adults address
symptoms of depression,
anxiety, and obsessive
compulsive disorder. As part of
his work he hosts the Color of
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Thought Podcast, which takes
up modern psychological issues
from a Thomistic Perspective.

DANIELMFT.COM

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TALK SUMMARY

Pope Francis and Silence - How to Defeat the False


Angel of Light
Many temptations plague ecclesial institutions, but what spiritual insights
can we acquire from Silence in our war against Satan? Explore Pope
Francis’ perspective on Silence, and his paramount in our victory against
the snares of the devil when he disguises himself as an angel of light.

SPEAKER

Pedro Gabriel My Notes


Pedro Gabriel, MD, is a Catholic
layman and physician, born THE PROBLEM
and residing in Portugal. He is
a medical oncologist, currently
employed in a Portuguese public
hospital. A published writer of
Catholic novels with a Tolkienite
flavor, a parish reader, and a
former catechist, he is also one
of the contributors and founding
members of the website
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WherePeterIs.

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TALK SUMMARY

How the Catholic Faith Strengthens our Marriage


Our consumerist society treats marriage as yet another consumable that
can be thrown away at will. The Catholic teachings of Trust, Forgiveness,
Humility, Service/Sacrifice, Thanksgiving and Prayer, when applied to our
marriage, have helped it not only survive, but thrive. Something that is
thriving is never tossed away.

SPEAKER

Robert LeBlanc My Notes


Catholic Husband, Father
and Educator, Robert has THE PROBLEM
been proclaiming the Truth
of Salvation through our Lord
Jesus Christ for over 20 years in
Catholic School classrooms and
as a parish lay-catechist. He is
the founder of CatholicMoment.
ca and author of “Who Do
You Say That I Am? and other
questions Christ asks us”.
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TALK SUMMARY

The Priest - A Wimp or a Warrior?


Who should you want standing next to you on the battle front? Who should
you should take with you as you cross enemy lines? Who should each and
every man consider essential to the spiritual combat that surrounds him if
not a true priest of the God most high? If you don’t know why this is, then
please, for your sake and for those you protect, listen to this talk.

SPEAKER

Patrick Sullivan My Notes


Patrick Sullivan is a Catholic
evangelist, author, educator, THE PROBLEM
public speaker, and founder
of Evango, a Catholic media
organization based out of
Canada. He lives in Ontario with
his wife and their 8 children and
travels across North America
leading parish missions.

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TALK SUMMARY

The Catholic Church - God’s True Salvation Army


With countless rites, cultures, apostolates and flavours of Catholicism we
often fail to remember and appreciate the Universal aspect of the Church.
Let’s explore what Catholicism has done for society throughout history
in order to better understand our role today. What is that role? To be a
member of God’s true Salvation Army.

SPEAKER

Charbel Raish My Notes


Charbel works full time with
Parousia, specializing in Faith THE PROBLEM
Formation resources and events.
Charbel gives multiple talks
on Evangelisation and Faith
Formation, the Bible timeline,
as well as a personal testimony
on how Islam led him to Christ.
Charbel has a passion for
helping people get closer to
discovering the fullness of Truth
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and invites anyone who is willing
to help him on this mission of
evangelisation through Parousia.

PAROUSIAMEDIA.COM

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TALK SUMMARY

Christ-Centered or You-centered?
The concept is simple: the version of masculinity that the world offers
puts man at the center of everything. The version that the Church offers
puts Christ at the center. One offers false-fulfillment, empty promises, and
fleeting victories, while the other one offers complete fulfillment, promises
kept and eternal victory.

SPEAKER

Dave DiNuzzo My Notes


Dave puts his life experience,
successes, failures, and his THE PROBLEM
know-how to work for the spread
of the Gospel. With over 20 years
in Catholic Ministry, Dave holds
a Master’s in Theology from
the Augustine Institute and a
BA in Business Administration
from Benedictine College. A
fallen-away and then returned
Catholic, a man striving to be
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a saint. Teaches Theology and
resides in Kansas with his wife
Catherine and four beautiful
children.

TRUEMANHOOD.COM

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TALK SUMMARY

Finding Spiritual Success in Today’s World


We have countless available resources for how to find financial success in
today’s world. Yet the Spiritual economy is often operating inversely from
the material economy. Let’s make it simple and go right back to Jesus’
instructions to his Apostles on how to find Spiritual success.

SPEAKER

TL Putnam My Notes
Host of OutsidetheWalls.com.
TL has 25 years of experience THE PROBLEM
in ministry - first in Protestant
congregations and, after his 2011
conversion, in Catholic Diocesan
and Parish ministries in the areas
of Marriage, Family Life, Respect
Life, and Evangelization.

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TALK SUMMARY

Real Masculinity is Living as an Icon of Christ


Crucified
How do you build a relationship with God in order to have Him on your side
and not let the world control you? Instead listen to God. Give away your life
each day to others the way that Christ gave His life for all of us, and you will
be an icon of Christ to others.

SPEAKER

Fr. Larry Richards My Notes


Catholic Priest since 1989,
Founder of “The Reason For Our THE PROBLEM
Hope Foundation” since 2004.
EWTN Host, #1 bestselling
author for Ignatius Press,
dedicated to ‘spreading the
Good News’ by educating others
through CDs, DVDs and books.

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TALK SUMMARY

Priest, Prophet and King - Take Your Position


Many of us have forgotten our baptismal commissioning to become a
Priest, Prophet, and King. Maybe we weren’t catechized correctly or
perhaps we just haven’t been properly challenged. Learn some practical
tips on how men can effectively take up these three offices and live out our
Baptismal calling.

SPEAKER

Al Smith My Notes
Al is a pipefitter from a small
town in Canada and has been THE PROBLEM
hosting a number of weekly
Catholic radio shows for over
15 years. He is a gifted speaker
and has been featured on EWTN
Radio and Television, Radio
Maria, The Catholic Channel,
Relevant Radio, and Shalom TV.
He is considered an Expert on
Archbishop Fulton Sheen and is
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known to many as “The Gas Man”
or “The Pipe Padre”.

BISHOPSHEENTODAY.COM

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TALK SUMMARY

The Crucial Role of Dads & Husbands in the Family


and in Society Today
The importance of fathers and husbands has been downplayed in our
culture for decades. Data clearly shows how devastating this has been
to families and to our society at large. Here’s why you (as husbands and
fathers) matter so much.

SPEAKER

Vincent Weaver My Notes


Family Honor, Inc. Chastity-
education presenter for 18 THE PROBLEM
years. Conference and retreat
speaker, and College Dept. Chair
for Management and Supply
Chain Management. Vincent has
written for Family Foundations
Magazine and blogs regularly
with the National Catholic
Register. He’s the father of 5 girls
and husband to wife Jeannie.
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TALK SUMMARY

Porn Addiction: The Fight of Your Life


Pornography is an epidemic. It destroys lives, marriages, and families under
a mask of normalcy. There are concrete, objective things you can do to
take away the power pornography has over you. In this video, John shares
the experiences that have helped him make progress and learn to love the
journey.

SPEAKER

John Welch My Notes


The middle of 7 kids, I grew up in
a traditional Catholic family. I’m THE PROBLEM
a musician, chef, speaker, father,
and husband. At age 9 I got into
porn and have spent the last 17
years working to overcome my
pornography addiction.

OVERTNETWORK.COM

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TALK SUMMARY

The Mantle of Masculinity


What makes someone a man? It’s a question that gets asked for dozens
of reasons and receives dozens of answers. On a global scale Men are
struggling to fully understand their role. In this talk we will dive into the four
signifiers of masculinity and how we can live each of them with simplicity
and truth every day.

SPEAKER

Tony Vasinda My Notes


Tony is a man with one beard
and too many projects. He has THE PROBLEM
helped found a number of start
ups, worked in parish ministry,
and dabbled in game design and
content creation. In addition to
running Catholic Balm Co, he
currently serves as director of
a new evangelization project
called House of Broken Loaves
with his wife and 4 kids in Philly.
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replays until August. You also get a folder of MP3s so that you
can listen to all the talks - and keep them.

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ABOUT SMARTCATHOLICS

Catholicism is smart and beautiful.


But too few know about our smart, intellectual tradition, and the impact
Christ is having on the world. When Catholics understand our Faith in
the modern world, we experience greater personal joy, and confidence in
sharing the good news.

FAITHFUL
Smart Catholics believe in the mystical reality of the Catholic
Church and the magisterium.

HERITAGE
Smart Catholics honor our Christian legacy and heritage and how
it informs us today.

MODERN
Smart Catholics revel in the latest research to stay relevant and
be a source of renewal.

Be a smart Catholic.

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It’s exciting to be
Catholic!
We have a heritage of
great thinkers, thriving
universities, and cathedral
building. The Catholic
contribution to the modern
world defies belief. And
hardly anyone knows it!

Smart Catholics strive to


be confident about the
truth, magnetic people, and
believe life is worth living.

Because that’s just smart.

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