Blood Sweat and Joy

Jul 25 2023 39 ep. 18 mins 97

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Finally, a podcast for regular people who are trying to keep their peace and stay sane in a crazy, messy world. Jesus told us the world would be crazy and that this isn’t our permanent home. It’s up to us to do our best to keep our eyes on the prize and help others do the same.

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Not Clickbait (How to Pray)

Jul 25 2023 12 mins

Tune in as we discuss some helpful tips on how to pray! Remember this: A.C.T.S -- Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, "Stuff".

Episode 38 - The Thing Communism Is Great At

Jul 19 2023 31 mins

Tune in as Chris has a fascinating discussion with his friend Joel on what it's like to grow up in a communist country.

Episode 37 - Spouse

Jun 12 2023 10 mins

Episode 36 - Fatherhood

Jun 05 2023 14 mins

Part 2 of 4 of the podcast's series on Fatherhood & Masculinity. This week's conversation is about Fatherhood. Tune in!

Episode 35 - Toxic vs. Real Masculinity

May 29 2023 13 mins

BSJ Episode 35 is the first of a 4-part series on Fatherhood & masculinity. Join the conversation about what to do in a world that's trying to take away masculine identity. Let's change the culture together, men.

Episode 34 - Your Friends Should Be Your Heroes

May 24 2023 18 mins

We all desire connection and friendship. But what's more, we need friends in our lives who will champion us and celebrate our gifts, authentically. Tune in to today's conversation between friends about the beauty of true friendship.

Episode 33 - This Milk is Terrible! You Should Buy It!

May 15 2023 14 mins

Have you found yourself thinking about the cultural shift in recent years and wondered, "why has this all happened?" Tune in for today's episode with Dr. Scott Powell as we talk through counteracting our daily miseries with the unconditional love of the Father.

Episode 32 - Jesus Doesn't Need Your Podcast

May 08 2023 15 mins

It is a wonderful thing that God chooses to cooperate with us and our work! But sometimes we forget that He doesn’t depend on our work to do His own. Tune in as I discuss this with my friend Scott Powell!

Episode 31 - A Case of Mistaken Identity

May 01 2023 20 mins

This week, tune in for story time with Chris and Fr. Michael O'Loughlin during BSJ Episode 31. Together, they unpack the powerful way that our lives are undoubtedly tied to our understanding of the love the Father has for us.

Episode 30 - Sometimes People Hate You

Apr 26 2023 22 mins

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. (John 3:16) On this week's podcast episode, Chris and Fr. Michael O'Loughlin are talking about the reality that we probably won't be liked by everyone in this world, and that's okay. Join us for a discussion on living joyfully and how to love trut