Show notes
In this episode, the dogs talk about being attentive to the "right things" (9:10). Michael Metz offers a tutorial on the art of pranking (23:45), and Connor shares how naming what is true helps him find peace in frustrating circumstances (35:30). Quotes:"You gotta know when to win." (Rob quoting Doug Johnson, 3:55)"I'm at that stage in my life where I keep myself out of unnecessary arguments, so, even if you tell me 1+1=5, you're absolutely correct, enjoy." (Connor quoting Keanu Reeves, 4:45)"What do I attend to and why?" (Michael Metz, 11:00)“His (Justin's) high philosophy was answered by the simplicity of the humanity of Christ.” (Michael Metz, 26:35)“We need to live in the truth; our consciences demand it.” (Connor, 27:10)“There’s something in us that wants to live the lie that we can be something else.” (Connor, 27:55)“The will of God is the current circumstances you find yourself in; living holiness is accepting that.” (Connor summarizing Ciszeck, 28:05)“It is good that I am here and God is here sustaining me and strengthening me to do his will, whatever it may be.” (Connor, 29:20)"I really enjoy golf course confrontation." (Rob quoting Michael Metz, 37:30)Media Mentions:Three Dogs North S11 E76- Soft boysMiguel de Cervantes' Don QuixoteWarGames (1983)- "The only winning move is not to play."Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)The Matrix (1999)Ignatius of Loyola's Spiritual ExercisesArthur C. Brooks' From Strength to StrengthFr. Walter Ciszek's He Leadeth MeReferences: METAFacebookAkedoChatGPTYouTubeMatthew BroderickNeoThe Institute for Priestly Formation (IPF)Trinity Sunday 2026MemphisJustin Martyr (Justin the Philosopher)Junius RusticusThe Battle of the BulgeChicagoWordpressJiu-JitsuBruce LeeShout-Outs:WalterDoug JohnsonGlossary:Murder- group of crowsAboriginal Vicar of Christ- voice of God speaking directly inside usImpassible- incapable of suffering painImmutable- unchangingPantsing- pull down someone's pants (prank)Tabletopping- when someone is tripped backward by a person crouching behind them (prank)Follow us on instagram @threedogsnorthContact us at [email protected]