All Good in the Brotherhood

Nate and Br. Francisco talk about clear red flags they see in both the realm of dating and in life in a monastic community.

The three Whittaker brothers share Scripture verses that have touched them deeply in their respective states as monk, husband and father, and single.

Br. Francisco shares with Nate his experience of running his first marathon and how it became much more of a spiritual event than he had anticipated.

Over a bottle of wine, Br. Francisco and Nate give their thoughts on the virtue of moderation and how it can actually foster greater joy and communion in society.

Br. Francisco and Nate speak about the nature of learning, how to continuously do it, and what things we should prioritize.

Br. Jose explains a branch of psychotherapy known as internal family systems which views the mind as having multiple sub-personalities that interact with one another, and shares how these parts can help us approach prayer with more authenticity and vulnerability.

All four Whittaker siblings get together to reflect on their childhood and growing up together, facilitating their conversation with hilarious and original superlatives.

Jess shares her transformative experience while at the National Eucharistic Congress this past July, and how the Lord was made present and real to her in a radically new and powerful way.

The three brothers sit down to discuss the sacrament of Reconciliation - its Scriptural roots, its human and psychological benefits, as well as personal testimonies with their own transforming experiences within the sacrament.

The brothers discuss the fundamentals of Platonic Philosophy and how understanding its concepts can help us to know and understand Christ better.

Nate and Br. Francisco are joined by their parents to discuss how their relationship dynamics have changed now that the boys are adults and share feelings and thoughts about growing up.

Nate and Br. Francisco respond to the events of the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonies and discuss its wider implications.

Nate interviews Br. Francisco with FAQ's that he gets about his life as a monk.

Recorded while driving in a car, Nate, Tom, and Br. Francisco discuss the danger of falling into the trap of idolizing others in hope of attention, affirmation, or to overcome a lack of confidence, and how to instead truly place God above all things.

Nate and Br. Francisco play a game in which they ask each other questions about their likes and dislikes and try to anticipate the other's answers.

Nate and Br. Francisco talk about their trip to Alaska and the reality of sorrow one feels after the end of something profoundly beautiful.

Live from Juneau, AK, Nate and Br. Francisco are joined by friend and guest, Vince Lombardi, who shares with them a personal philosophy of life centered on doing uncomfortable things which he terms, Pizza Cake.

Br. Francisco sits down with recently married couple, Michael and Sophie, to discuss their discernment of marriage and the importance of sacramental marriage in today's culture.

Nate shares with Br. Francisco the Biblical evidence for this conclusion based on his recently complete undergraduate thesis.

Nate quizzes Br. Francisco in Gen Z slang and Gen Alpha Brainrot to see how up-to-date he is with the lingo.

Br. Francisco and Fr. Barnabas speak about the necessity to know and root oneself in basic philosophical principles so one can have rational and informed bases by which to make decisions and arguments.

Br. Francisco is joined by fellow monk, Br. Bosco Hough, who shares with him his monastic discernment processes and the joys and sufferings he went through in preparation for his upcoming solemn profession.

Br. Francisco shares with Nate his experiences from walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain.

Evil is often seen as a proof against God's existence. We sometimes ask ourselves: how could a good God allow so much evil and suffering in this world? Nate tackles this topic with the help of St. Thomas Aquinas.

The three brothers discuss two rival schools of political philosophy, and how they influence our approach to society.