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EPISODE 437: Men's Night with Dave Vacheresse We've been gathering men for good beverages, food, and cigars to hear a veteran of life's battles share: "What most consequential advice would you give to your younger self?" Pour yourself a beverage, pull a chair around the fire with us, and listen to Dave Vacheresse's inspiring story and message. This week’s Gospel: "Bu...

EPISODE 436: Just Doing Life | Join Our Live IT Gathering Our deepest desire is to be truly known and to know the hearts of others. God’s provision for this is in and through our families. Is there any question as to why marriage and family are under such great attack? Why too many homes revolve more around pixels than they do people? Why “faith” too often means connect-the-dot moments at best, so...

EPISODE 435: PORTRAIT OF A THRIVING PARISH | Candid Conversation with Greg & Stephanie Schlueter Heaven's provision for every earthly poverty is the Son of God, Jesus Christ, made present through parishes. Based upon the latest data and drawing from decades of experience contributing to parishes, dioceses, and national movements, Greg and Stephanie invite you to join them in a candid conve...

EPISODE 434: THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF CHRIST'S REAL PRESENCE With all happening in the world, nothing is more consequential than Christ's real, transforming, healing presence in the Eucharist. Are we truly receiving? We share stories and punctuate this by reading Dr. Bob Schucht's article, " ⁠The Healing Power of the Eucharist.⁠ " We discuss great opportunities for married c...

EPISODE 433: LIVE IT NOW | GREAT OPPORTUNITIES With election season upon us and faith opportunities appealing for our commitment, the consequential questions: What lasting difference do various faith opportunities promise a year down the road for you personally, in your marriage and home, and in the world? We discuss great opportunities for married couples and individuals beginning in September, i...

EPISODE 432: Catholic Women's Night with Kelly Reed Kelly Reed, wife and once-very-reluctant mother of eight, shares her moving, honest, authentic story of transformation and wisdom from decades of parenting and grandparenting. Also in this episode, we dive into the Gospel: "I am the living bread..." (John 6:41-51) And we discuss consequential news stories from The Loop (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https...

EPISODE 431: CATHOLIC GRANDPARENT MOVEMENT, BISHOP ANDREW COZZEN'S LETTER on the OLYMPICS, PLUS Stories, Sunday's Gospel, and the Latest News As we're rounding the corner of summer, we continue to punctuate "Heaven Come to Earth" by addressing the consequential stories with our children and grandparents; we read and discuss Bishop Andrew Cozzen's moving letter regarding t...

EPISODE 430: THE NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS: AN EPIC CALL TO BE MULTIPLIERS We discuss this historic moment in human history involving unprecedented political tumult, including an attempted assassination of Donald Trump leading into the Republican National Convention. Over 50,000 responded to the heart of it all, gathering together for an ever-deeper encounter with Jesus Christ at the National...

EPISODE 429: BENEATH THE ARMOR Dr. Steve Kebe | Men's Prime Rib Night We are about friendships on a mission. Following stories of blessings over the past week and the Gospel, we feature Dr. Steve Kebe's genuine, personal testimony of discovering the Father's love. Dr. Steve and Becky are parents of eleven children and over thirty grandchildren and have been very engaged Catholic leader...

EPISODE 428: CHURCH ON FIRE: The Papacy, Politics & God's Divine Plan - with Jeffery Barefoot & Drew Blazsik If we're confident that the Church will be protected from error in faith and morals, what can we say when faith and morals have not been protected, at even the highest levels? When those opposed to Church teaching are promoted while those who stand up are reprimanded? What i...

EPISODE 427: MY MEDJUGORJE STORY We are about friendships on a mission. Amidst usual stories of blessings over the past week, including the Rybka wedding, hosting priests for the Encounter Conference, and others, Greg shares the remarkable story of his pilgrimage to Medjugorje back in June of 1991, on the the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of Our Lady's (purported) apparitions there. In the...

EPISODE 426: Fireside Chat with Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague We are about friendships on a mission. Greg and Stephanie offer some thoughts on the Gospel scene where Jesus calms the storm (Mk. 4:35-41) and share a special Fireside Chat with Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague, a top contender for Ohio Governor in 2026, who recently took place in their Live IT Room. Also in this episode, we dive into the...

EPISODE 425: Friendship On A Mission | LIVE FROM THE LIVE IT ROOM YOUTUBE VERSION We are about friendships on a mission. In this first video episode, we bring you to our Live IT Room, the epicenter of the Schlueter Civilization, where fights are fought, relationships are reconciled, prayers are prayed, games are played, gifts are enhanced, and saints are forged. We discuss the incredible, transfor...

EPISODE 424: WOMEN'S NIGHT WITH MOLLY MCCARTNEY We asked, "What advice would you give to your younger self?" In this episode, we mine the true gold, featuring an inspiring message and authentic witness from Molly McCartney, an incredible, faith-filled, and wise Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother at A Woman's Night. Also in this episode, we dive into the Gospel: "Jesus ca...

EPISODE 423: THE GREAT FAMILY RESET (RECLAIMING OUR HOMES FOR JESUS CHRIST) This episode is for all parents interested in forging faith-filled children. We are Greg and Stephanie Schlueter, parents of six adult children (plus one in heaven) and grandparents of three. We speak candidly about God's purpose for home and how easily relations become splintered. We share a parental practice from our...

EPISODE 422: THE BUT(KIC)KER GENERATION | Greg with Drew, Mike & Austin Welcome to a podcast for those who believe life is too short for superficial relationships and sanitized conversations. Greg Schlueter and his daring co-hosts Drew Blazsik, Mike Ginnetti, and Austin Mass bring the full enchilada. We dive headfirst into consequential topics that will make your neurons spark and your heart r...

EPISODE 421: THE ROOTS | Marriage & Family Life Through a blend of inspiring and folksy stories, hosts Greg & Stephanie Schlueter discuss marriage and family as the root of civilization, the heart of every other "issue," and showcase their incredible movement, which is making homes places of ever-deepening encounter with Jesus Christ. In a particular way, they're engaging mis...

EPISODE 420: THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY Deacon Jeff Compton's interview of Greg Schlueter on "The Magnificent Piglets of Pigletsville" What do you get when you combine a global pandemic, weaponized media and government, and the ensuing traumatic spiritual languishing of intelligent, kind, and noble piglets at the hands of sinister wolves who masquerade in piglets' clothing? In th...

EPISODE 419: MISSIONED FRIENDSHIP: GOD RESCUING HIS FAMILY (Greg & Stephanie talk about Acts XXIX) God wants to rescue our families. Jesus Christ makes possible our participation in His very life through missioned friendship. In this episode, Greg & Stephanie share their incredible experience with the "Leadership Immersive" week with Fr. John Riccardo and the Acts. XXIX team. Als...

EPISODE 418: HOLINESS THROUGH DEMONIC ATTACK | The Gabriel Castillo Story We are very grateful to Matt Fradd / Pints With Aquinas (https://pintswithaquinas.com/) for allowing us to feature his incredible interview with Gabriel Castillo. Gabriel's testimony is a powerful journey from darkness to light. Once lost, he found God's love and embarked on a path of renewal. Despite facing demonic...

EPISODE 417: A MAGNIFICENT FAMILY GAME CHANGER Too many really good parents, in spite of having done "everything" to form their children to know and live a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ, lament that they've left the folds. In this very candid, clear, compelling, and hope-filled episode, Greg and Stephanie weave real stories and guidance about something that has been a "magnifice...

EPISODE 416: FROM GENERATIONAL RAGE to GENERATIONAL HOPE | GUEST: Jesse Manibusan In this impactful episode, the one and only Jesse Manibusan ( GO ), an internationally renown composer, singer/songwriter, storyteller, humorist, catechist, evangelizer, and encourager, shares with great vulnerability and conviction his moving journey from a family beset by generational wounds to one of ever-unveilin...

EPISODE 415: POWER OF EASTER OUTPOURED | Stories, Gospel, & the Latest News in The Loop MISSION 2024: HEAVEN COME TO EARTH. In this impactful episode, we discuss the power of Easter. Some of the consequential news we address: Trump confronts admin’s ‘trans’ Easter declaration Pope skips Good Friday prayers for health reasons Biden military abortion push falls flat DC archbishop prods Biden on...

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EPISODE 414: RESCUED RESCUERS | Fr. John Riccardo | Fr. John Valencheck | The Loop | Seph Schlueter "Running Back to You" MISSION 2024: HEAVEN COME TO EARTH. In this impactful episode we continue our course for an impactful Lent leading into Holy Week, introducing Greg's first book ( The Magnificent Piglets of Pigletsville ), followed by uber-impactful talks from Fr. John Riccardo (...