We're in the thick of Advent, so you know what that means--25 minutes of Andrew and Jason talking about the themes of preparation and waiting! They reflect on the things they're waiting for: parenthood, marriage. But at the end of the day, how are we all preparing for Jesus's second coming? Andrew and Jason unpack that in today's episode.

On today's episode, Andrew and Jason are back with DA as their guest! It's a bit of a "men's session part 2" as they unpack a few different topics: Friendship with other men, loneliness, and if there might be differences between men and women when it comes to decision-making.

It's been a while, and we've got a lot to catch up on! Andrew and Jason share about how having a community of Catholic friends has impacted their faith journeys. Why is community important? What does accountability mean in the context of Catholic community? And then the other end of the spectrum: What happens to your faith if you become too reliant on community? What if you're a bit more of a lone wolf? It's a packed episode--hope you enjoy!

As we settle into a regular prayer life, it can be easy to substitute "convenient prayer" for "quality prayer". On today's episode, Andrew and Jason reflect a little on times where they've fallen into that trap, and offer some advice on what to do in those situations.

In life, we never really get everything that we want. There will be some kind of curveball thrown, some hoop to be jumped through, some wrench that finds its way into the best laid plans. As Catholics, we're called to turn to God in these situations; to trust in His will, and to seek out His grace. It's easy to say this with words; on today's podcast, Andrew and Jason discuss how to do it in practice.

On today's episode, Jason shares about some recent reflections on how he got to where he is today in his faith life. What were the important pillars that God placed in his life to keep him on the right path (or to bring him back when he strayed)? Andrew shares about his faith and how it was formed and shaped as well--and they hope their experiences spark some reflection for you guys, too!

Death. End of life. This is something no one really likes talking about, and so something that we often don't really know how to approach. On this episode, Andrew shares about why this is something he's been reflecting about lately. He and Jason talk about why Catholics can hope in the face of death, and what a "good Catholic death" might look like. How can ordinary deaths be made extraordinary through the grace of God? All that, and more!

Ever wondered what it's like being part of a men's session? Andrew and Jason invited their good friend DA to talk about the vocation of marriage from the perspective of the husband and the father. They share about their own experiences and fears for marriage, and then talk about how they might want to raise any sons (God willing) to become men. Hope you enjoy the discussion!

If you've browsed the shelves of your local bookstore lately, there's a good chance that you would have seen a section of books on a hot topic these days: Self-Help. What can *you* do to make *yourself* feel better? On today's episode, Andrew and Jason discuss self-help within the context of Catholic and Christian values, and how it's not so much about helping yourself, but letting God help you.

In case you missed it, Fr Mike Schmitz made a big announcement a couple weeks ago: He got a tattoo! So Andrew and Jason got their grifting game going and they've come out with an episode about how Catholics might want to approach supposed "grey areas" like tattoos, alcohol, marijuana, and betting. Hope you enjoy!