Belt of Truth

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics Episode 5: The End Game - Memento Mori and the Return of Glory For centuries, Catholic art reminded the faithful of eternity. Skulls carved into stone. Angels painted above the altar. Saints depicted holding palms of martyrdom. These weren’t aesthetic choices, they were spiritual weapons in a world at war with forgetfulness. In this final episode, we confront the un...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics Episode 4: The Beauty of the Eucharist The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith, but do our churches and sacred art reflect this mystery anymore? In this episode, Jay Parnell joins us to explore how Catholic art once glorified the Eucharist with awe-inspiring beauty, gilded altars, veiled tabernacles, monstrances like...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics Episode 3: Saints, Symbols, and Sacred Places Sacred art is not decoration, it is doctrine in color, stone, glass, and gold. In this episode, we journey into the living theology of Catholic imagery: the radiant stories of saints, the crown of Marian devotion, and the architecture that shapes not only the mind, but the soul. Jay Parnell joins us to explore how sacred...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics Episode 2: Say What Words Cannot - Art and the Mystery of Faith Some truths are too deep for words and that’s where beauty begins. In this episode, we explore how sacred art serves as a bridge between heaven and earth. Jay Parnell joins us to discuss how Catholic imagery speaks to the soul in ways that doctrine alone cannot. When the mind reaches its limits, beauty...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics We were made for beauty. Which is why the enemy wants to destroy it. In this opening episode, we confront the often-ignored spiritual war on beauty. Jay Parnell joins us to expose how the rejection of sacred art and aesthetics in the modern Church wasn’t a stylistic shift, it was a strategic one. When beauty disappears, reverence follows. When our churches grow cold...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics In the 5th and final part of Solutions To The Crisis of Faith with Robert Gregory, Josh and Robb give great support to the important of the sacraments and wrap this series up with a big beautiful bow! This is what its all about right here!!! Belt of Truth is a podcast inspired by Armor of God, a Catholic men's movement based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, established...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics Episode 4 of the 5 part series, Josh and Robb discuss Holy Fraternity and why it is the glue for the other core principles and an essential tool we utilize on our journey to Holiness and in the crisis of faith society is in today! Belt of Truth is a podcast inspired by Armor of God, a Catholic men's movement based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, established to arm men...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics In episode 3 of the 5 part series, Josh and Robb talk about Spiritual Warfare, which is the 3rd principle of the Armor of God Men's Movement. Becoming aware that this warfare exists is half the battle and the other half involves becoming proactive in allowing God to fight this battle with us. Armor up Men, our lives and families lives are under attack. Belt of...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics In episode 2 of the 5 part series, Josh and Robb discuss the the 2nd principle called Shadow Life. Everyone has battled or is battling a shadow life and very few want to talk about it. If you want to truly be the spiritual leader of your home, you need to face this one head on men! Belt of Truth is a podcast inspired by Armor of God, a Catholic men's movement b...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics In episode 1 of the 5 part series, Josh and Robb go right into the Armor of God mission that brought them together nearly 5 years ago and bring to light the 1st core mission that everyone needs to start with when we are called to battle the Crisis of Faith in our lives. Companies and sports teams have a core mission right? Do you have one? Its time to Armer Up!!! Be...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics In this final episode of the Belt of Truth Podcast, Josh Bach and Dr. Peter Malinoski discuss the complex nature of shame, the hope for healing through love, and the importance of community and therapy in overcoming personal struggles. They explore the mission of Souls and Hearts, a platform aimed at fostering personal growth and healing through community support an...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics In this episode, Dr. Peter Malinoski and Josh Bach discuss the profound effects of shame on various aspects of life, including faith, relationships, and mental health. They discuss the importance of human formation as a foundation for spiritual growth and the need to bridge secular psychology with Catholic teachings. The conversation emphasizes the relationship betw...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics In this episode of the Belt of Truth Podcast, Josh Bach and Dr. Peter Malinoski dive into the complex topic of shame, exploring its hidden nature, triggers, and the profound impact it has on relationships and personal well-being. They discuss the importance of addressing shame through therapy and support, while also emphasizing the potential for growth and healing....

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics In this episode of the Belt of Truth podcast, Josh Bach and Dr. Peter Malinoski explore the complex topic of shame, its origins, and its impact on individuals and relationships. They discuss how shame can stem from early childhood experiences and cultural narratives, the ways it manifests in parenting, and the coping mechanisms people adopt to deal with it. The conv...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics In this episode of the Belt of Truth Podcast , Josh Bach talks with Dr. Peter Malinoski, a Catholic clinical psychologist, about the Silent Killer that often goes unnoticed but affects countless men in the Church today. Together, they unpack how this hidden struggle impacts your relationship with God, your family, and your ability to lead with clarity and conviction...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics In this episode of the Belt of Truth podcast, Josh Bach and Tony Shriner discuss the importance of Catholic traditions and how families can incorporate them into their daily lives. They emphasize starting small with daily practices, the significance of sacraments, learning from saints, and the value of community. The conversation also highlights the role of media in...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics In this episode of the Belt of Truth podcast, Josh Bach and Tony Shriner discuss WHY Tradition Matters! They explore how tradition connects believers to their faith, the role of the Church as the guardian of tradition, and the importance of engaging with tradition in modern times. The conversation highlights the living nature of tradition, its necessity for understa...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics In this episode of the Belt of Truth podcast, Josh Bach and Tony Shriner discuss their recent experiences in Spain, exploring the beauty and richness of Catholic traditions. They reflect on the importance of active participation in faith and delve into the topic of lost Catholic traditions, presenting a list of twelve significant practices that have faded over time....

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics In this conversation, Josh Bach and Tony Shriner discuss the vital role of tradition in the Catholic faith, emphasizing the need for active engagement and guardianship of Catholic teachings. They reflect on the significance of the Eucharist, the impact of St. Paul’s journey, and the importance of media in preserving and promoting Catholic tradition. The discussion h...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics In this conversation, Josh Bach and Tony Shriner discuss the significance of Catholic tradition in today's world, the mission of Mass of the Ages, and the importance of reconnecting with faith through media. They explore Tony's personal journey back to faith, the role of community, and the upcoming media project 'Discover Tradition' aimed at brin...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics As Robert Gregory says, "We are landing the plane" today on our 5 part series with Abigail Lorenzen of Right To Life NE Indiana as she discusses Fetal Anomalies. Robb and Abigail do a wonderful job of wrapping this 5 part series up in a way that gives each of us a better understanding of all of these life issues. To learn more about Right To Life NE Indian...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics Today we move to the topic of Surrogacy. Chances are very high that Abigail Lorenzen will bring facts to the table that you did not know and will find helpful when addressing these challenges in our communities. (Update on Information - Shortly after recording, Abigail let us know the percentage she gave on 97% of IVF embryos do not survive. She let us know the more...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics Join us today on the hot topic of IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). Do most people truly know the facts about IVF? After this interview, its apparent to us that we most certainly do not! (Update on Information - Shortly after recording, Abigail let us know the percentage she gave on 97% of IVF embryos do not survive. She let us know the more accurate percentage is 93%,...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics Robert and Abigail dive into the topic of Abortion today and open up some great conversations about where we are today with the reverse of Roe vs Wade and what this ACTUALLY means.  To learn more about Right To Life NE Indiana, reach out to Abigale, and view the additional resources she talks about on the podcast go to https://www.ichooselife.org/resources/speakers/...

Send Feedback or Suggest Topics Diving deep into Right To Life topics that far too many avoid at all costs. Robert Gregory and Abigail Lorenzen begin the 1st of the 5 Part Series and you will not want to miss it! To learn more about Right To Life NE Indiana, reach out to Abigale, and view the additional resources she talks about on the podcast go to https://www.ichooselife.org/resources/speakers/a...