Show notes
In this episode, the dogs celebrate Mike’s braceless teeth (01:00) and he shares an epic stair jumping saga from a recent Metz family gathering (08:10). Rob brings up the importance of confronting fear after a close call (15:00) and asks Mike and Connor how they “convey the strength of God as a baby?” (28:05) They all discuss their desire for such a personal God (30:00). Connor shares his recent experience Christmas caroling (32:48) and Rob puts words to the disruptive power of the Incarnation (41:10).Quotes:“The art of getting better is having someone coach you to get out of your comfort zone.” (Connor, 11:40) “Fear isn’t irrational, it’s almost too rational.” (Connor, 17:40) “It’s always personal, the father has to know his son in order to know what they are capable of and what they need. You can’t fake that.” (Mike, 25:35) “There is a wildness to God.” (Rob, 30:25) “This (The Nativity) is the most powerful moment in all of human history and it is in a cave with a child.” (Mike, 35:20) “Christ breaks language.” (Mike quoting Bishop Robert Barron, 37:27) “I cannot stay content; I have to be broken open. This world, it needs light. It needs this baby so bad.” (Connor, 39:00) “Why would a 17-year-old illiterate peasant girl be in charge of the armies of France and win, unless St. Michael is actually talking to her?” (Connor 43:36) “The only reason John the Baptist is the greatest of the prophets is because of his proximity to Jesus. He’s also the one who says the least. All he does is call to repentance, a turning to God who has a face.” (Rob, 44:25) Media Mentions:Paw PatrolGenesis (Cain and Abel)Adam Makos and Larry Alexander’s A Higher Call: An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War IIThe Witcher (2019- present)Luigi Giussani’s The Religious SenseSilent NightFr. Jean Corbon’s The Wellspring of WorshipMark Twain’s Joan of ArcPeter Kreeft’s Making Sense Out of Suffering Shout-Outs:Theresa (Mike’s sister)AmazonReese’s Peanut Butter CupChris (Mike’s brother)Max (Connor’s nephew)Fr. Tim AnastosGabby (Connor’s niece)Momma MetzKevin (Mike’s sister)Paul and Anthony (Mike’s nephews)Daniel SahyouniHenry CavillLudwig FeuerbachHaitiBishop Robert BarronEgo-Drama Vs. Theo-DramaSt. Michael the ArchangelJohn the Baptist Follow the dogs on Instagram @threedogsnorth Contact us at [email protected]
