All Good in the Brotherhood

Nate and Br. Francisco discuss the universal call to holiness and the necessity for all Christians to become saints.

Br. Francisco is joined by Br. Bosco to speak on the monastic practice of reading Scripture, known as Lectio Divina.

Br. Francisco is joined by St. Vincent philosophy professor, Dr. Michael Krom, as they discuss hallmarks unique to Benedictine Education, especially at St. Vincent, and the lessons one can learn on leadership through the Rule of St. Benedict.

The Whittaker brothers compare and contrast Aristotle and Jesus on how to be truly happy.

Br. Francisco and Missy explore some of the Catholic theological themes hidden in J.R.R. Tolkien's great work, the Lord of the Rings.

Nate and Tom share what it's like to have a brother who is a monk.

Br. Francisco is joined by fellow friend and monk Br. Finnbar to unpack John 6 and the Eucharistic theology found within.

Death. How often do we think about it? Are we afraid or do we have a healthy acceptance of it? Nate and Br. Francisco reflect on these questions.

Br. Francisco and Tom discuss the nature of the masculine soul and how men ought to harness its raw qualities through practice and learning of various disciplines and skills.

All three Whittaker brothers join the show to reflect on their experience of growing up homeschooled.

Nate and Brother Francisco outline the Catholic Church's principles on the legitimacy of war.

Nate and Brother Francisco are joined by their mother to discuss the vital role that the family plays in the building and sustaining of culture and society and the duties we have to the protection and promotion of family life.

Nate and Br. Francisco explore the role that emotions can and should play in the spiritual life and in the cultivation of virtues.

Br. Francisco is joined by Sophie, a fellow aficionado of the Clifton Strengths Finder assessment, as they explore their lowest strengths and how to find beauty in our weaknesses.

Tom and Br. Francisco answer random, AI generated discussion questions for a good laugh.

Nate, Br. Francisco, and their father, Dan, chat about the need for the restoration of fatherhood in society and the consequences which result from a culture experiencing a three-fold fatherlessness.

The Whittaker brothers and their sister, Sarah, discuss the LGBTQ+ Pride movement, and how we are called instead to discover and live our identities in humility.

Nate and Br. Francisco are joined by Pittsburgh seminarian Chris Baker to discuss the necessity and steps of vocational discernment.

In Nate's absence, Tom once again joins the show and he and Br. Francisco discuss the joys and challenges of brotherhood through their own experiences growing up together.

The Whittaker brothers discuss the difficulty we face in discerning truth and reality in the information we receive and how we need to be aware of the threat that misinformation and disinformation pose to the dilution and obstruction of objective truth.

Nate and Br. Francisco talk about the importance of self-knowledge through a discussion on their results from the Clifton Strengths Finder assessment, and how truly knowing yourself and others can lead to a more flourishing life.

Nate and Br. Francisco discuss what it means to be childlike and how we can regain this childlikeness in our lives.

Nate and Br. Francisco discuss how obedience and following the law involve much more than externals and truly requires charity.

The Whittaker brothers reflect on the nature of the liturgical season of Lent and the role it plays in the shaping and deepening of the Christian life.

The Whittaker brothers introduce the episode with the help of a very special guest. Afterwards, Nate and Br. Francisco turn their discussion towards the relationship between work and leisure. What is the purpose of work beyond utility and how can we have meaningful leisure without letting it become laziness?