The Hidden Secret to Keeping Your Kids Catholic (Why 85% of Children Leave)

Why are 85% of Catholic children walking away from the Faith, even after years of weekly Mass, sacraments, and for many, Catholic school and youth group? John Heinen sits down with Devin Schadt to expose what parents today have been missing and why the solution is found inside the home. With wisdom drawn from recent studies, Church teaching, and personal experience, they reveal the one secret that thriving Catholic families have that others miss entirely. These families do not have children leaving the Faith when they go off to college, and actually, the reverse is happening. Instead of just doing more religious practices, this episode invites men to build something deeper: a Catholic family culture rooted in warmth, tenderness, and order. Devin and John break down how your family’s core values, a family personality, and devotional life can become the shield that protects your children from spiritual collapse. And they share practical steps, beginning with one conversation with your wife that needs to happen immediately. QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ 🔴 Join us inside of Catholic Gentleman Plus – 29 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 29 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when your wife begins to pull away, and you can't figure out why? What's more is that everything you do to help fix the situation seems to fall short. John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss the hidden physical, spiritual, and emotional forces that quietly fracture Catholic marriages. Drawing on Scripture, theology, and hard-won experience, they reveal how isolation, resentment, and the demons can slowly unravel trust and intimacy. Instead of ignoring the drift, they unpack five subtle dynamics that sabotage unity and show how to reclaim authentic headship rooted in sacrifice, courage, and clarity. If you’ve felt the distance and wondered how to bridge it, this conversation will equip you to lead with confidence and rediscover the peace, trust, and communion God intends for your marriage. QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS – 27 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 27 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the most important spiritual formation in your child’s life isn’t happening at church—but at your dinner table? Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt discuss how family dinner has quietly lost its soul—and how fathers must bring it back, not just as a routine, but as a call and obligation. The culture has shaped the dinner table into what we commonly see today on TV. It is failing at its core mission to be a cornerstone of a thriving family. This isn’t about Pinterest-perfect meals or polite conversation. It’s about forming identity, memory, and virtue in the chaos of real life. John and Devin share how their own families bring structure and meaning to mealtime—from the nightly “Good Thing, Difficult Thing, Random Thing” ritual to coaching kids through cleanup as a form of love and responsibility. Books for the Journey: LEAD – ⁠⁠https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/products/lead-daily-devontions-for-every-man QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS – 27 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 27 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when the child you love won’t speak to you anymore? When the hurt runs deep—and it’s your fault? John Heinen and Devin Schadt go deep into one of the hardest realities a Catholic father can face: seeking forgiveness from a child who’s been wounded by your failure. Drawing from personal experience, they walk through the steps of Recognize, Repair, and Rebuild—offering practical and spiritual insight for men who want to restore trust without forcing the outcome. This truth works for children from 18 months to adulthood. This isn’t a quick fix. It’s a call to live with humility, pursue the heart of your child, and become the kind of father they can one day forgive—even if they never say the words. Books for the Journey: LEAD – ⁠⁠https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/products/lead-daily-devontions-for-every-man QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS – 27 SESSIONS AVAILABLEEnjoy 27 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when your money helps build the very culture you're trying to protect your soul—and your family—from? John Heinen sits down with Chris McMahon—Catholic entrepreneur, father of five, and founder of two financial firms, including Aquinas Wealth Advisors—to expose what’s broken in modern investing and how faithful men can do better. With over 35 years of experience and appearances on Fox News and the Wall Street Journal, Chris has seen firsthand how mainstream portfolios often fund abortion providers like Planned Parenthood, adult entertainment empires, and false ideologies that corrupt the dignity of the human person. Instead of looking away, he built a firm that offers clarity, conviction, and Catholic-aligned investment strategies. Alongside his wife Molly, Chris co-founded Mary’s Place, a home for struggling mothers, and continues to serve the Sisters of Life and Sisters of Mary with bold generosity. His story is one of quiet defiance—against greed, cultural compromise, and moral indifference. This conversation challenges men not only to steward their wealth wisely but to do so with eternal impact in mind. 🟢 SPONSOR – https://holyhabits.app/gentleman/ Get your FREE Faith and Financing Score as well as Explore Chris McMahon’s firm – https://aquinaswealth.com/Catholics at the Shore – https://www.catholicsattheshore.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to become a man of clarity, courage, and spiritual fire in a world that wants you passive, distracted, and numb? Today, John Heinen welcomes Fr. Boniface Hicks—Benedictine monk, spiritual director, and author. For over 20 years, Fr. Boniface has guided men through spiritual warfare, identity crises, and the hidden wounds that keep them from living as sons of God. In this powerful conversation, he exposes why so many men today are stuck in fear and confusion—and how the ancient Rule of St. Benedict offers a blueprint for order, purpose, and peace. He goes into the misunderstood power of anger, the role of Marian devotion in masculine healing, and what it actually means to “earn” headship in your family and vocation. Fr. Boniface shares hard-won wisdom from the monastery, the confessional, and the battlefield of the soul. 🔥 FREE ROSARY $125 Rosary this month – catholicgentlemanplus.com 🟢 SONSOR: - http://holyhabits.app/gentleman 🔗 Explore Fr. Boniface’s work – fatherboniface.org THANK YOU! Catholics At the Shore – https://www.catholicsattheshore.com QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ 🔴 FREE ROSARY | CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS Enjoy 24 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every man fights invisible battles—fear, self-doubt, shame, and the lies he tells himself over and over about who he is and what he is good at. In this episode, John Heinen sits down with Devin Schadt to expose the real front line of spiritual warfare and personal growth: your thoughts. Together, they unpack how negative thinking becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, why social media magnifies feelings of inadequacy, and how unchecked mental habits shrink your brain and strangle your soul. With raw honesty and practical wisdom, John and Devin walk through a three-step battle plan rooted in Scripture and backed by neuroscience-to help you take control of your thoughts, hold them captive, and experience the freedom, success, and joy God intends for your life. As Devin says, “The very fact that those thoughts make you feel bad… is proof that you’re good.” This episode will equip you to stop living in fear and start thinking with clarity, truth, and power. 🟢 FREE ROSARY this month – catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔥 Explore Devin’s work – fathersofstjoseph.org Books for the Journey: LEAD - ⁠Click Here⁠ QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠[email protected]⁠ Follow Us On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicGentleman 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS - 24 SESSIONS AVAILABLE Enjoy 24 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men grow up with emotions they can't understand or explain—impatience, anger, frustration, even loneliness or sadness—and because they lack the framework for how to work with these emotions they are ultimately controlled by them. In this episode, John Heinen sits down with T.K. Coleman—top 100 podcaster (The Minimalists) and author of Emotional Clutter—to expose the quiet war within: a spiritual battle fought not with swords, but with unprocessed emotions and buried beliefs. Together they unpack why suppressing emotion doesn’t make you strong—it makes you weak and immature. Learn why reclaiming your inner life is essential to leading your outer one. This isn’t self-help fluff. It’s a battle plan for men who want clarity, freedom, and spiritual firepower in a distracted world. We also discuss our thoughts on Pope Leo XIV. 🟢 FREE ROSARY this month - ⁠https://catholicgentlemanplus.com⁠ 🔥 Get TK’s Book for FREE: Emotional Clutter🔥 Follow TK: ⁠Instagram | ⁠LinkedIn🔥 Explore The Minimalists Podcast: theminimalists.com/podcast QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ 🔴 FREE ROSARY | CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS Enjoy 24 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to master fear, stress, and anxiety in a world that constantly challenges men's confidence? Today, John Heinen welcomes Joe Hart, the transformational CEO of Dale Carnegie and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 'Take Command.' As a converted lawyer leading a 100-year-old global organization while raising six children, Hart shares powerful insights on conquering the fixed mindset that paralyzes many men. This insightful conversation explores how to navigate major life transitions, build enduring relationships, and maintain family priorities amid professional demands. Hart reveals the surprising parallels between leading multinational organizations and guiding a family, offering practical wisdom rooted in both modern psychology and timeless principles. Don't miss this masterclass in authentic masculine leadership from one of today's most respected thought leaders. 🔥 FREE ROSARY this month - https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 🔥 Learn more about Joe Hart and his work: https://www.dalecarnegie.com https://www.amazon.com/Take-Command-Strength-Enduring-Relationships/dp/1982190108 https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephkhart 🟢 Catholic Podcasts and Music - https://www.streamfio.com QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to ⁠[email protected]⁠ Follow Us On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicGentleman 🔴 FREE ROSARY | CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS Enjoy 24 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when more boys have smartphones than fathers in their homes? A groundbreaking UK research study called 'Lost Boys' has revealed alarming trends about young men today. John Heinen and Devin Schadt welcome back three-time guest Jim O'Day to respond to and unpack this landmark research and its implications. Together, they examine how the critical absence of male role models—particularly fathers—is creating a generation of directionless young men. The conversation highlights shocking statistics: women in their 20s are consistently out-earning their male counterparts, and young men are afraid to talk to women. The trio explores how fatherlessness, education failures, technology addiction, pornography exposure, and society's ignoring of men are ruining the future of humanity. While secular solutions continue to fall short, John, Devin, and Jim present both immediate interventions and long-term approaches rooted in timeless Catholic wisdom. Don't miss this essential conversation about reclaiming authentic masculinity for the next generation. 🔥 Learn more about Jim O'Day's work at https://www.threepillarstopurity.com/ 👔 NEW Catholic Gentleman Apparel - https://store.catholicgentleman.com/collections/apparel-1 Books for the Journey: LEAD - Click Here QUESTION FOR US: We love to answer your questions on the show so send them our way to [email protected] Check out the Fathers of St. Joseph - https://fathersofstjoseph.org/ Follow Us On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicGentleman 🔴 CATHOLIC GENTLEMAN PLUS (ENTERTAINMENT SESSION JUST LANDED) Enjoy 23 unique sessions for men, access exclusive weekly content, ebooks, guest series, and our live Q and A at Catholic Gentleman Plus: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com Help Support the Catholic Gentleman by either signing up for CG+ https://catholicgentlemanplus.com or https://catholicgentleman.com/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices