A Dram with Friends

Following God as a Knight In this week’s episode, Sean sits down with Jonathan Reyes from the Knights of Columbus as they share about reaching men and re-igniting their faith and evangelizing them, and how to go from just a Men’s Ministry to ministry to men. #KnightsOfColumbus #Evangelization #GodSquad

Unlocking the Mystery of God and the World In this week’s episode, Sean sits down with Jimmy Akin of Catholic Answers and StarQuest. Follow along while they discuss how Jimmy came about to his increasingly popular podcast “Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World”. #MysteriousWorld, #Podcast, #GodSquad

A Visit on the Road In this week’s episode, Sean sits down in the deep woods of Minnesota with Jeff during the GodSquad annual motorcycle ride. Listen as they share their experiences with evangelization while on the road, the Bible in the Year, and being called to be disciples of the Lord. #Discipleship, #BIAY, #GodSquad

Episode LXXIV: Jake Khym A Son of the Father! In this week’s episode, Sean sits down in the majesty of the Rocky Mounts with Jake during the God Squad annual motorcycle ride. Listen as they share what it means to be sons of God and how that impacts who we are in relation to all the aspects of our lives. #Sonship, #Resilience, #GodSquad

The Path Less Traveled In this final installation of Wisdom from the Road, Sean once again invites and challenges men of all ages to reach out to their brothers in faith to gain encouragement for the hardships of the journey of life, and to build each other up in building up the Church. He knows we need to share the load with others in order to give and receive strength, courage, and growth in fai...

Rest in the Lord Richard once again shares the wisdom gained from his experiences on the road. He speaks of understanding that vanity comes in many forms that we may not recognize. He desires to live as a true disciple, giving God his time and attention when he should - even if it means getting a good night's sleep so he can safely participate in sharing the journey with his friends and being able...

Light in the Darkness Sean Lynn reflects on how men of all ages can be noticed so that others, especially young men, can see them actively engaged in living their faith. He asks and challenges men to be sure to be a beacon of light in the darkness and to lead the way in faith for others to see and follow. #godsquad #cmla #riders

Receive Gracefully Richard shares some of the lessons he has learned along the way in the journey he and his companions have been on. He recognizes that he must be open to gracefully receive gifts of wisdom, faith, instruction, and even physical gifts given. He reminds us to always trust in the Lord. We must first recognize, and then be open to receive His graces and blessings. #godsquad #cmla #ri...

No Vacation From God Father Mariusz Sztuk, another of the original members of the Riders, shares his impressions about how, when on a vacation our faith can be manifest in ways that may be outside of our normal. The riders have always been grateful to have a priest with them on their trips to be able to offer the sacraments to them. While traveling, besides their daily Mass, the men try to demonst...

True Colours Richard Beaulieu is a valued and hard working member of the God Squad core team of men who work tirelessly in evangelizing men in Calgary and across North America.  He recently joined the Riders and enjoys the camaraderie of the group. Richard shares that we should never be ashamed to show our true colours in public as it pertains to faith. Be bold and courageous in demonstrating...

Activated Disciple Dwight Whitach shares about his experience of riding with the Riders in the Storm, who is also a longtime member of the group. The original invitation to be part of the ride came from Jeff Cavins, who wrote the book and coined the phrase, “Activated Disciple”  Dwight talks about how this group of older men strive to invite younger men to be engaged in their faith life and c...

Strength in Numbers Tom Ottman is an original member of the group of bikers, Riders in the Storm and has journeyed with the group many times over the past few years, traveling all over North America. He speaks of the high regard he holds for each of the “quality men” who ride each year on a mission of evangelism and how we should turn to each other for encouragement in spreading the Gospel. #godsq...

In God’s Time Troy Petersen, one of the experienced Riders in the Storm, shares his perspective on patience. We are inclined to want things to go as we have planned or expected, but God always knows what is best for us and has reasons for what we may perceive as inconveniences may be how He guides and protects us. #godsquad #cmla #riders

Eye of the Beholder Sean Lynn, God Squad Co-founder and president of God Squad Canada, shares some insight regarding how one may see a different perspective while engaging in quiet reflection as inspired by Jake Khym as the long ride continues in the States with new companions joining the journey. #godsquad #cmla #riders

Eye of the Storm Jake Khym, a past speaker for the annual God Squad Conference in 2020, was able to share a few days on the road with Sean Lynn, riding a motorcycle through BC and western Alberta. He reflects on being quiet amidst the noise and activity of life with all its distractions. Silence is a great teacher of understanding God’s majesty and the beauty of His creation. #godsquad #cmla #ride...

Called to be a CCO Missionary! In this week’s episode, Sean has Calen Regnier join him in the pub. Listen as they discuss how Caleb came to answer God’s calling to follow in his parent’s footsteps and be a missionary reach out out to young men in university. #CCO, #University, #GodSquad

Searching for God to leading men! In this week’s episode, Sean has Matthew Christoff join him in the pub. Listen as they discuss Matthew’s journey to the Catholic church, his conversion while fighting cancer, to his response to God’s call to answer the crisis of men in the church. #CMLA, #ChurchMilitant #GodSquad

In this week’s episode, Nathaniel Binversie joins Sean in the pub as they discuss living life as a missionary in our modern world. Nathaniel shares his story of life growing up with a father who prayed for his family pointing towards Jesus, his journey through non-denominational to spending time in the seminary to his missionary work with Exodus 90. #Exodus90, #Missionary, #GodSquad

Sharing God’s Mercy! In this week’s episode, Sean is joined by Fr. Sean Raftis, Pastor of St. Richard of Wick, and a priest of the Diocese of Helena. Listen as they talk about God’s Mercy, Divine Mercy, life as a country priest, and Fr. Sean’s friendship with the inspiration for the Mark Walberg movie, Father Stu Long. #DivineMercy, #FatherStumovie #GodSquad

Listen as Sean sits down with a Calgary legend, Joe Forzani.  Joe describes growing up in Calgary and going to Utah to play football.  He talks about playing with his 2 other brothers on the Calgary Stampeders. Joe shares how he and his brothers started Forzani's locker room which then bought Sport Check and grew to become a national chain. Joe talks about how much he appreciated what he...

Enjoying the fruits of God’s Vineyard! In this week’s episode, Sean is joined by past God Squad speaker, Rick Sarkisian. Listen as they share with one another some of their experiences in living life with a purpose, of the importance of living in the present moment, who we should be, and how inner peace can draw us closer to God. #VocationalRehab, #Vineyard, #GodSquad

Husband, Father, and God Squad Founder! In this week’s episode, Sean is joined from the SE part of British Columbia by former partner and God Squad Founding member,  Jim Amsing. Listen as they reminisce about their experiences of serving together in the Calgary Police Service, starting up God Squad, and how the Lord’s call has impacted the way they interact with people that they come in conta...

Bishop Sheen devotee shares his love! In this week’s episode, Sean is joined from Ontario by Alan (Al) Smith. Come along and listen as they discuss and share Alan’s growing up in a large family of 12, how his father’s deep faith impacted him with daily Mass and daily Rosary, and the example his father set for him and his brothers, and how he tries to impart that with his own family and all who he...

From St. Francis football to generous Sausage King! In this week’s episode, Sean is visited by long-time friend and teammate Tony Spoletini. Listen as the reminisce about growing up playing football and rugby, to Tony’s roots as a son of Italian immigrants. Tony shares his experiences from moving from playing football to being an entrepreneur with his cousin and with a friend to becoming a pillar...

Army Ranger sharing his journey In this week’s episode, Sean has John Wood join him in the pub. Listen as John shares his experiences from getting a Theology Degree at a Southern Baptist College to traveling across the US where he worked on a fishing boat in Alaska, on cattle ranches in Colorado, to working in an Amazon warehouse, and on oil fields until he joined the Army. John shares how his per...