Claymore: Become Who You Are

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Meet Rob Marco! He not only shares his own remarkable journey but introduces us to St. Philip Neri, a 16th-century saint, who combined profound holiness with infectious joy! It's Philip's unique combination of deep prayer and playful humor that truly sets him apart. As Rob explains, "Philip needed to take himself less seriously. He nee...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” We explore Father Gabriele Amorth's book "God Most Powerful," which serves as a practical handbook for spiritual warfare. Rather than becoming obsessed with evil, Father Amorth encourages us to focus on strengthening our relationship with God through prayer, sacraments, and embracing truth. The best defense against darkness isn't...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Jack and Thomas Hampson delve into the troubling case of Jeffrey Epstein, exploring its implications on child exploitation, deep state corruption, and the moral crisis in society. They discuss the importance of parental rights, the accountability of government and intelligence agencies, and the need for community involvement in addressing these issue...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” What if your deepest desires—even the ones that sometimes feel overwhelming or confusing—weren't obstacles to overcome but rocket fuel for your spiritual journey? In this profound exploration of authentic masculinity, Jack and Mark Schmitt unpack how the Claymore Battle Plan helps men redirect their passions toward their divine purpose. Drawing...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” What happens when the government tells churches to close their doors? During the pandemic, attorney Jeffrey Trissell found himself at the center of an unprecedented legal battle for religious freedom that would take him to the Supreme Court three times in a single year. The fight began when California implemented severe restrictions on religious gath...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” The battle between love and lust rages in every human heart. In this powerful exploration of the Maria Goretti story, we uncover how what we consume shapes who we become – sometimes with devastating consequences. Maria Goretti was just 11 years old when Alessandro Serenelli, a young man living and working with her family, attacked and murdered her af...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” What epic tale have we fallen into, and what role are we meant to play? This question lies at the heart of our exploration of authentic masculinity and spiritual warfare in a chaotic world. Drawing from the wisdom of St. John Paul II, Henry David Thoreau, and even Sam Gamgee from Lord of the Rings, we examine the profound crisis facing today's y...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” The question haunts us all: Why do we suffer? And more importantly, does our suffering have meaning? In this profound conversation with Dr. Aaron Kheriaty—psychiatrist, author, and courageous voice during recent cultural upheavals—we explore the Christian understanding of suffering that offers liberation rather than mere explanation. Join Jack Rigert...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” What if the money system itself is designed to work against your values? Eric Sammons, editor-in-chief of Crisis Magazine and author of "Moral Money: The Case for Bitcoin ," makes a compelling case that our current monetary system is fundamentally immoral. Government-issued currencies like the US dollar can be created at will, funding unpop...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” What happens when you start defining yourself by your struggles rather than by your God-given identity? Deacon Gerald Marie Anthony tackles this profound question in a conversation that strikes at the heart of what it means to be authentically human in our confused modern world. The conversation delves deep into what Pope Pius X called "the synt...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” St. Hildegard of Bingen—one of only four women Doctors of the Church—and her revolutionary approach to healing that seamlessly unites body and soul. Leila Lawler joins Jack to discuss St. Hildegard's comprehensive system of natural medicine. Unlike today's healthcare model that treats the body as a flawed machine needing constant pharmaceut...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” DISCUSSION QUESTIONS With Scripture Are Below the Description! The nobility of knighthood isn't about suppressing masculine power—it's about channeling it properly. Matthew McKenna, PhD candidate in theology at Ave Maria University, returns to explore how chivalry offers the antidote to both toxic masculinity and passionless mediocrity. The...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Padre Pio: The Saint with a Special Love for Americans When we think of Padre Pio, most Catholics immediately picture his stigmata – the visible wounds of Christ that marked his hands, feet, and side. But after speaking with Mary O'Regan, author of the newly released " Padre Pio and You: The Epic Story of Spiritual Fatherhood, " I disc...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Ever feel like you're giving your all to work, relationships, and personal goals, but treating your spiritual life like an afterthought? Michael Pacer joins Jack to explore the disconnect that's leaving so many men unfulfilled and searching for something more. Michael, president of 5 Stones and author of "Prayers for Catholic Men,&quot...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Something extraordinary is happening in Catholic churches across America and Europe—pews that once sat half-empty are filling with young faces. This isn't a momentary blip but a genuine spiritual awakening among a generation raised in moral relativism who are now seeking objective truth. When these seekers arrive, they bring questions. One of th...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” What happens when a young Catholic man wonders if he might be gay after developing a deep friendship with another guy? This question opens the door to a profound exploration of identity, desire, and our ultimate purpose as human beings. The cultural narrative tells us we are defined by our attractions and feelings—that they represent our immutable id...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Something extraordinary is happening in Catholic communities worldwide. Young people are flocking to churches, filling pews, and rediscovering ancient truths in surprising numbers.  What's drawing this digital generation back to tradition? The answer may lie in the example of Carlo Acutis, the "saint in sneakers" who died at just 15 bu...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Young men are rising up and searching for the truth in a world that has consistently lied to them. Despite growing up in a toxic culture and relentlessly bombarded with digital distraction, they're discovering something profound: Scripture offers the authentic guidance, healing, and path they crave. In this Episode Deacon Greg Ferrell joins Jack...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Something unexpected is happening in France. In a nation known as one of the world's most atheistic countries, Catholic churches are suddenly filling up with young faces. This Easter alone, over 10,000 adults were baptized into the Catholic Church—a staggering 160% increase from just eight years ago. Most remarkably, 42% of these new Catholics a...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” What happens when we drop a 19th-century saint into our smartphone-saturated world? Kevin Wells, author of Coached by the Cure, Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney joins Jack to explore this provocative question—and the answers might shake your perception of modern spirituality. Wells begins with a startling comparison: the smartphones we ca...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” The extraordinary story of a 13-year-old martyr provides a powerful lens through which we examine modern faith challenges. Writer and Catholic convert Avery Lane joins us to share the remarkable testimony of José Luis Sánchez del Río—"Joselito"—who was tortured and killed during Mexico's Cristero War for refusing to renounce his faith....

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Something is stirring among young people today. They feel a growing unease—a sense they've been deceived but can't quite articulate what's wrong. This profound conversation with Mark Schmitt uncovers the root of our cultural malaise and offers a path toward authentic freedom. We explore what happens when desires created good become twi...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Something has gone terribly wrong with our culture, and young people know it. Across America, children are being subjected to dangerous transgender ideologies that defy biological reality and common sense. We're witnessing an unprecedented assault on truth itself. In schools across Illinois, administrators force girls to change in front of biolo...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Dr. Stacey Trasancos never planned to write a book about IVF, but with President Trump promising to expand access to IVF, she felt compelled to explain why artificial reproduction conflicts with Christian teaching on human dignity and procreation.  The heart of the issue lies in what Trasancos calls the principle of inseparability—anything that divor...

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” The human heart has an extraordinary capacity for resilience. Even in our current era—where young men grow up bombarded by toxic influences that rob their innocence and shatter their moral imagination—something remarkable is happening. They're awakening to the sacred. Mike Pacer, president of Five Stones and author of "Prayers for Catholic...