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Restore The Glory PodcastDeliverance and Healing (Part 1)This week, Jake and Bob discuss the relationship between healing, deliverance, and spiritual warfare. They explore the nature of spiritual strongholds (patterns of thoughts or beliefs that oppose the reality of who God is) and why these strongholds often obstruct emotional and spiritual healing. Jake and Bob also nuance the distinction between ordinary and extraordinary experiences of grace and how the supernatural is hidden within the quiet or ordinary moments. Finally, they address the role of spiritual authority within the Church, the importance of recognizing your own authority, and why authentic healing flows from relationship with Christ rather than...
2025-12-241h 03Restore The Glory PodcastIdentityThis week, Jake and Bob discuss identity: why it matters, how it is formed, and its role in the healing process. We live in a fallen world with an enemy who spreads lies that can send us down paths far from the truth of who we are. Through questions like "Who am I?", "Whose am I?", and "Do I belong?" Jake and Bob explore how to reclaim our God-given identity and rest in the freedom of living in that truth. Key Points: Finding your identity in Christ and living out of that truth is p...
2025-11-261h 00Restore The Glory PodcastDesire (Part 1)This week, Jake and Bob begin a two part series on desire and how it relates to sin. They discuss how sin arises from a desire for good and how our woundedness shapes these patterns of sin. Rather than suppressing our desires, Jake and Bob reflect on the goodness of desire and the importance of rightly ordering it through prayer. Through personal stories and movie references, they end by walking you through practical ways to identify the holy desires beneath your struggles. Key Points: Behind every disordered desire is a holy desire, an u...
2025-10-1554 minRestore The Glory PodcastSports, Athletics & Faith (Part 3) w/ Fr. Burke Masters and Trevor WilliamsThis week, Jake and Bob conclude their series on athletics by welcoming Fr. Burke Masters, the baseball priest, and Trevor Williams, the Washington Nationals pitcher, to the show! Together they discuss finding your identity in Christ when your job is about performing well, evangelizing as a professional athlete, and how sports can aid you in becoming a better Christian. Fr. Burke and Trevor also share how God led them to athletics, the story of how they met, and play a fun game with Jake and Bob at the end of the episode. Key Points:...
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Way of the Heart PodcastHighs, Lows, and Everything in BetweenJake and Brett go back to the basics and dive deep into the highs and lows of life. From sharing the joys of family gatherings to the stress of relentless work schedules, they model not only how to open up with a friend and to receive vulnerability but also how to discover what lessons can be learned from each experience. Life is full of beautiful moments, deep sorrows, and everything in between. Jake and Brett invite you to receive from them so you can in turn model authentic conversations and growth with others. Connect with Wa...
2025-09-031h 06Restore The Glory PodcastIntegrating Faith & Therapy (Part 2) w/ Christopher LafitteThis week, Jake and Bob continue their series on integrating faith with psychology and welcome Christopher Lafitte, a Catholic counselor based in Texas. Christopher shares his story of formation, from aspiring engineer to therapist, and about the deep encounter with Christ that shaped his journey. They discuss Christopher's unique approach to counseling, why loving one another is healing in itself, and how a therapists' own wounds can become blind spots in their ability to help clients. Throughout all of this, Christopher reflects on how nothing in our lives will make sense apart from the reality we are made for...
2025-07-231h 09Restore The Glory PodcastHealing Within a Parish CommunityThis week, Jake and Bob share ideas on how to foster a healthy parish community. They not only reflect on the challenges of developing true community within a parish but also ponder how healthy parish life revolves around our personal healing and freedom. Through the use of multiple personal examples, Jake and Bob also explore the importance of the Sacraments, the role of forgiveness, and how love and fear bonds affect our relationships with God and those around us. Key Points: Building community in small groups and then coming together for Mass on S...
2025-04-3058 minRestore The Glory PodcastIntergenerational HealingThis week, Jake and Bob discuss intergenerational healing, taking into account recent pastoral advice from Bishops around the world. Intergenerational healing involves understanding how wounds and sins from previous generations can affect individuals in the present. Jake and Bob not only reflect on the Bishops' letters, which express concern regarding the practice of intergenerational healing, but also share personal experiences of miraculous healings that occurred after addressing generational issues in prayer. Key Points: The Church teaches that while individuals are not guilty for the sins of their ancestors, they can still be affected by t...
2025-04-1658 minRestore The Glory PodcastForgiveness & TransformationThis week, Jake and Bob return to an important topic: the healing power of forgiveness. Both Jake and Bob have encountered forgiveness and mercy in their healing journeys and share personal stories about receiving forgiveness and forgiving others. They also discuss why forgiving and forgetting is not possible, how to know if you've truly forgiven someone, and how our memories are transformed through the process of forgiveness. Key Points: Forgiveness is essential for healing and spiritual growth Trust is often lost in areas where we have been wounded Fear often surrounds these areas where we...
2025-03-1959 minRestore The Glory PodcastHow Change Occurs (Part 2)This week, Jake and Bob continue their conversation and focus on the primary mechanisms of our human nature when it comes to change. We are a composite of body, soul, and spirit, but many times we isolate change and healing to only one part of our nature. While this can lead to some change, when integrated on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level we can experience greater progress. Jake and Bob discuss incremental vs transformational change, how the Sacraments pour out grace into our lives, and share stories of experiencing change in their lives. Key P...
2025-03-0557 minRestore The Glory PodcastHow Change Occurs (Part 1)This week, Jake and Bob explore the complex process of personal change, what change requires, and why change can seem out of reach. In today's culture of near instant gratification, it's easy to think change should and will come about quickly and without much effort. While God can and does work many miracles, the reality is, change takes time, effort, and a lot of grace. Jake and Bob have experienced this in their lives, understand the struggle, and share their GIVE framework as a guide to help you navigate the beautiful and yet painful waters of change.
2025-02-1959 minRestore The Glory PodcastRedemptive Suffering (Part 2)This week, Jake and Bob continue their conversation on redemptive suffering. They reflect on the Song of the Suffering Servant from Isaiah 53 and how Jesus redeems suffering itself. Jake and Bob also discuss how Jesus experienced all seven deadly wounds, challenged each identity lie, and how this in turn helps us challenge our own identity lies so that we too can love through sorrow. Key Points: Communion with Jesus is healing Confronting our judgements about God leads towards healing Jesus experienced each of the seven deadly wounds yet because His identity was rooted i...
2024-11-131h 10Restore The Glory PodcastRedemptive Suffering (Part 1)This week, Jake and Bob dive deep into the concept of redemptive suffering. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, processing a medical diagnosis, or struggling to love your neighbor, we all experience suffering in many forms throughout our lives. Jake and Bob discuss how these sufferings allow us to see clearly into our hearts and notice the compassionate ways God is working to unite us more closely to Him. They also explore the nature of suffering as an experience of evil, the healing power of suffering, and share personal stories of how suffering redeemed their...
2024-10-3047 minRestore The Glory PodcastBack to the BasicsThis week, Jake and Bob go back to the basics of healing. They reflect on the idea that it is not what happens to us that harms our souls, but rather our response. Jake and Bob also discuss the problem of evil done to another, the challenges that come with accepting the reality of what happened, and the role of pain in the healing process. Key Points: There is a difference between blame and responsibility. It is important to hold abusers accountable while also recognizing our personal role in the healing process Our so...
2024-09-1156 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Four Identities (Father/Mother) w/ Heather KhymThis week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to conclude their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of father/mother, discuss maturation versus healing, and explore how unresolved wounds in the other three identities surface in the identity of mother/father. They also discuss the unique yet complementary qualities of a good mother or father and how they represent different traits of God's character. Whether you have biological or spiritual children, remember the key to experiencing the fullness of our role as mother/f...
2024-07-031h 04Way of the Heart PodcastGoing Beneath the SurfaceJake and Brett are back to discuss the importance of real, unfiltered, and authentic conversations between men about matters of the heart. In this episode, they share why many men struggle to have meaningful conversations, the role of emotions in human connection, and how to train our thoughts and emotions to become more mindful. Whether you feel emotionally regulated or uncomfortable jumping into deep places of the heart, Jake and Brett have practical thoughts, tools, and examples to help you build more meaningful relationships in your life. Key Points: The lack of authentic conversations b...
2024-06-261h 47Restore The Glory PodcastThe Four Identities (Bride/Bridgroom) w/ Heather KhymThis week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to continue with part three of their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of bride/bridegroom and delve into the interconnectedness of each identity and why healing is essential to living them out fully. They discuss self-giving vs. self-seeking love, the role of bride/bridegroom in every vocation, and how learning to love others well is an important aspect of our healing journeys. Key Points: The four identities of a pe...
2024-06-1956 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Four Identities (Brother/Sister) w/ Heather KhymThis week, Jake and Bob are once again joined by Heather Khym to continue with part two of their four part series on the four identities of a human. In this episode, they focus on the identity of brother/sister and explore the sense of belonging, safety, and camaraderie that stems from these types of relationships. They also delve into the wounds a broken brother/sister relationship can cause, discuss the healing power of healthy affection, and how the saints can become our spiritual siblings. Key Points: Healthy brother and/or sister relationships pr...
2024-06-051h 12Restore The Glory PodcastThe Four Identities (Son/Daughter) w/ Heather KhymThis week, Jake and Bob are joined by Heather Khym to begin a four part series on the four identities of a human: son/daughter, brother/sister, husband/wife, father/mother. In this episode, they focus on the identity of our sonship/daughtership, explore why this is the foundational identity, and unpack the core realities behind this identity from both a masculine and feminine perspective. They end the episode by sharing personal stories of healing and restoration within their identity as a beloved son/daughter. Key Points: Identity is bestowed by God and i...
2024-05-221h 04Restore The Glory PodcastOur Call Beyond TherapyThis week, Jake and Bob discuss their journeys away from being therapists and the reasons behind their decisions. They reflect on their experiences, share how they outgrew their roles as therapists, and how they found other outlets to use their charisms and gifts. Jake and Bob also share the burdens they felt before and after making the change and how surrendering their work to the Holy Spirit has helped bear more fruit than ever before. Key Points: Therapy can be a demanding profession that requires selflessness and a high level of holiness. Outgrowing the ro...
2024-04-2451 minRestore The Glory PodcastHealing Through Holy SitesThis week, Jake and Bob discuss their recent ministry experiences at Franciscan University, Assisi, and various JPII Healing Center events. They explore the transformative power of healing ministry, why they prefer ministering to groups instead of individuals, and the significance of holy sites. Jake and Bob also share insights into why we need so much healing in today's culture. Key Points: Team ministry is powerful and allows for mutual submission and a greater impact. Holy sites have an accumulation of grace and can facilitate powerful encounters with God. Blessing spaces is important...
2024-04-1047 minRestore The Glory PodcastParts Work (Part 1) w/ Gerry CreteThis week, Jake and Bob are joined by Gerry Crete, a marriage and family counselor to discuss his work on internal family systems, or parts work. Parts work is a therapeutic approach that involves exploring and understanding the different "parts" of our personality and how they can influence the decisions we make in life. Jake, Bob, and Gerry explore the transformative applications of parts work in therapy, distinguish the differences between desires and wounds, and discuss the role of love and compassion in the healing journey. For more information check out Gerry's book Litanies of the Heart.
2024-02-281h 07Restore The Glory PodcastDivorce (Part 1) w/ Joey PontarelliThis week, Jake and Bob are joined by Joey Pontarelli, the founder and president of the ministry "Restored". After finding a lack of help after his parents' divorce, Joey decided to begin ministry with "Restored" to offer practical guidance and support for teens and young adults from broken families. Jake, Bob, and Joey discuss the wounds that come from divorce, their personal experiences, and practical advice on how to respond to this woundedness. Key Points If there isn't any transformation in the wounds, then the sins we fall into, as a remedy, make sense. They don't work...
2024-01-171h 09Restore The Glory PodcastHealing & ChristmasMerry Christmas from Jake & Bob! This week, they discuss the healing power of Jesus' infancy narrative. They recognize that this time of year can be difficult for many people and offer some solutions. Jake shares some of his triggers & wounds around the Christmas season so Bob leads him through a deep prayer and meditation. It's a beautiful insight into the work that they both do. We hope you all have a very blessed Christmas. Key Points The healing power of the Christmas story & Jesus' infancy narrative Dealing with difficult feelings and triggers during t...
2023-12-201h 05Way of the Heart PodcastLeadershipJake & Brett have worked together with organizations to help solve some of their issues & grow in some places that needed improvement. In this episode, they share these leadership & relational skills with us! Whether you are a leader at your job, your Church or in your home, this episode has tools to help you lead well. Jake & Brett will challenge you & give you the tips & shifts in mindset that you need to be successful in all that God has called you to. Key Points Sharing key issues that most organizations have in common.
2023-11-291h 03Way of the Heart PodcastJordan PetersonDr. Jordan Peterson has been in the news recently so Jake & Brett discuss the situation and what they appreciate about Dr. Peterson. They share the lessons they have learned from Jordan in regards to culture, faith, fathering & more. While Dr. Peterson isn’t perfect, our hosts share that he is still one of the best thought leaders we have in our modern day. Key Points Jordan Peterson has been in the news because the regulatory body that governs counselors in Ontario is sanctioning him based on complaints they received. He is fighting against th...
2023-11-0143 minRestore The Glory PodcastAdoption (Part 1)Jake & Bob kick off a new series on adoption. We have all been impacted by adoption, whether through family situations or spiritually since we are all adopted as sons and daughters of God. Jake & Bob tackle heart dynamics of adoption, separation anxiety & ruptures of primary relationships along with defining dissociation & attachment trauma. This series will have something for everyone! Key Points We have all been impacted by adoption, whether through family situations or spiritually. We are all adopted as sons and daughters of God. The heart dynamics of adoption, separation anxiety & ruptures of...
2023-10-2542 minWay of the Heart PodcastLetting Our Masculinity GoJake & Brett are back from their summer break! They share the highlights of their summer & dive into a new season by discussing what happens when you let your masculinity grow. They talk about the importance of discipline in our spiritual, physical, family and work lives & share how to find environments and practices that challenge you to be a better man. Key Points Jake & Brett share the highlights of their summer Jake’s surprising best place to pray What happens when we have let key aspects of being a man go
2023-09-2043 minRestore The Glory PodcastWhat is Healing?We're back! Jake & Bob return after a summer break tan & ready to dive deep into the topic of what healing really is. They also share insight into the problem of suffering, how to shift mindsets when it seems like healing isn't coming & a consistent reminder that God is always up to something good. Key Points Healing is an essential part of the Church's mission as our mission is Jesus' mission & healing was an important part of His ministry. Healing is more than just physical. Suffering is an essential dimension of redemption
2023-09-1345 minRestore The Glory PodcastEmotions (Part 1) Movements of the HeartBob and Jake introduce a new series on emotions. Bob shares some personal exciting news to kick off the conversation & then he and Jake discuss what emotions are, where they come from & how we regulate them. Key Points What are emotions, where do they come from & how do we regulate them? Some exciting personal news for Bob! How to deal with your feelings maturely How emotions have caused the breakdown of many families Social Media battling for your attention & its impact on your emotions St...
2023-05-2440 minWay of the Heart PodcastLife Compass (Part 1) | Values, Virtues, Purpose & Key RelationshipsBrett has a project called the “Life Compass” that he has been working on for many years. Jake invites him to share where this idea came from & how it has transformed his life. In this two part series, Jake & Brett discuss how to integrate your personal & professional life, live based on your virtues and so much more. Enjoy! Key Points An exploration of Brett’s new venture/retreat called “Life Compass” Where this idea originated in Brett’s life What are the most important things in your life? Integrati...
2023-05-1731 minRestore The Glory PodcastQuestions & AnswersJake and Bob answer questions submitted from the audience. They take time to diligently answer questions about spirituality & healing that Jake and Bob are able to answer based on experiences within their extensive careers in psychology. The questions range from what type of media we should be consuming, dealing with intrusive thoughts, working through vows & finding a spiritual director. Key Points How to discern whether or not you should watch movies with sinful actions in them. Art vs. Morality Dealing with intrusive thoughts. Should we focus on them or let them p...
2023-05-1049 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Three Essential Relationships (Part 4: Others)This is the final installment in our series on "Healing Our Primary Relationships." Jake & Bob close this series by discussing how we can love others better. They open up about areas of struggle that can arise in relationships and the various avenues available for coming towards solutions with your spouse, friends & coworkers. Jake and Bob also pull important lessons from the teachings and lives of prominent Catholic role models like St. Mother Teresa and Pope St. John Paul II. Key Points Living out the greatest commandment We can better share the...
2023-04-2659 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Three Essential Relationships (Part 3: Myself) Reflections & Comments on Episode 79Jake and Bob break open the conversation they had in the previous episode with Dr. Peter Malinoski and dive deeper into the key points from that episode. This leads to a discussion where Jake and Bob talk about their own struggles with feelings of rejection and how to process that. The guys also talk about forgiving and loving our past selves, dealing with anxiety & the dangers of self-reliance. Key Points Were there "parts" before the fall? A deeper discussion into how "parts" play a role in our personal lives. Inviting Jesus i...
2023-04-121h 00Way of the Heart PodcastWhat is the Good Life with Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSBJake and Brett talk with Father Boniface Hicks, a monk who serves as the director of The Institute for Ministry Formation at St Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He is also Jake’s spiritual director. :) This conversation dives deep into this season's topic of "the Good Life?" from the perspective of a monk. The guys talk about the different ways to be a man and how the lives of the saints contrasts with how society tells us to live. Key Points What the good life looks like in the priesthood/religious life. ...
2023-03-2257 minWay of the Heart PodcastWhat is the Good Life with Peter White, RCCIn this episode of Way of the Heart, Jake & Brett are joined by long time friend, Peter White. Peter is a Registered Clinical Counselor that has known Jake professionally for years and watched Brett hoop during his prime basketball years. They discuss a wide variety of topics including the beauty and difficulties of marriage, how men and women respond differently to conflict, how conflict can lead to great things & the importance of good fathers. This is one of our deepest conversations yet and we hope that it speaks to your heart. Key Points ...
2023-03-081h 18Restore The Glory PodcastSpiritual Discernment & Deliverance (Part 1) with Fr. Timothy GallagherJake & Bob are joined by Fr. Timothy Gallagher for a discussion on how discernment and healing go hand in hand. Fr. Tim is the author of the incredible book "The Discernment of Spirits" that teaches us how to utilize St. Ignatius' rules of discernment. He shares the process of discernment while Jake & Bob combine his knowledge with their expertise on healing. The process of healing and discerning God's will for us work beautifully together. Key Points Discerning what is from the voice of the Holy Spirit and what is from the voice of the evil one...
2023-01-041h 08Restore The Glory PodcastHope and Hopelessness (Part 1)The season of Advent is a time of hope and waiting: preparing for the birth of Christ and welcoming Him into our hearts in a new way. But a season focused on hope can often reveal the places in our hearts that are hopeless. Jake and Bob kick off a new series on how to move from hopelessness to hope. They discuss how a lack of hope can often stem from a lack of trust, patience and intimacy with the Lord. Listen as they share some helpful shifts in mindset to grow in the virtue of hope this Advent...
2022-12-1449 minRestore The Glory PodcastHealing and the Holy Family with Sr. Miriam JamesThe seasons of Advent and Christmas can bring up difficult family dynamics in our hearts, as well as a deep desire for a more whole and holy family. In today's episode, Jake and Dr. Bob welcome Sr. Miriam James Heidland onto the podcast to talk about her new Advent devotional, "Behold" which touches on these dynamics through relationship with the Holy Family. The Holy Family provides a healing lens for us to discover new depths and completeness in our understanding of motherhood, fatherhood, childhood and our own family life. Links to the Behold weekly videos can be found in...
2022-12-071h 09Way of the Heart PodcastMen in the Arena: Simon KyneToday, Jake and Brett welcome their last guest of Season 12, Simon Kyne, to the podcast. You may not recognize his name, but Simon is the ‘friend’ mentioned in many stories throughout our episodes. In fact, Way of the Heart would not be here without Simon, since he introduced Jake and Brett years ago. For more than two decades, Simon has walked with Brett and Jake individually as a foxhole friend, at different times feeling called to pray for each of them for one hundred days straight. Simon joins the conversation to tackle the absolute necessity of brotherhood, loneliness and what...
2022-11-1659 minRestore The Glory PodcastJudgement, Mercy & Healing (Part 2) - MercyWhen we understand and exercise right judgement then we can offer and receive mercy, which leads to healing. Jake and Bob break down the role of mercy with helpful analogies and discussion to draw a more complete picture of healing. They also take a look at what happens when we get judgement wrong. Key Quote: Without the presence of the merciful Father, we are delivered up to our faults, without any possible remedy. There would be no forgiveness of error or sin. No place for weakness, frailty, or failure, all of which are nonetheless a pa...
2022-10-2641 minRestore The Glory PodcastJudgement, Mercy and Healing (Part 1) - Right JudgementIn response to the previous series on same-sex attraction, Jake and Bob begin a new series on Judgement, Mercy and Healing from a Catholic lens. The first topic on the table is Right Judgement as they address the tension between 'we have to judge' and 'we can't judge'. Key Quote: Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us - Matt 6:12 Key Points: Jake and Bob revisit some feedback from the series on same-sex attraction The umbrella of truth that underpins the entire podcast Catholic anthropology is the basis of...
2022-10-1258 minWay of the Heart PodcastMen in the Arena: Sam BlairHave you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Navy SEAL? How do SEALs stay the course under the most brutal circumstances and what can we learn from them as men living in our own arenas? In this episode, Jake and Brett sit down with Sam Blair, a trained and experienced SEAL who shares the importance of being called to your work, how excellence comes down to training, and why knowing your why is the secret to persevering when things get tough. Guiding Quote: He who has a why to liv...
2022-10-0554 minRestore The Glory PodcastSame-Sex Attraction (Part 6) SummaryJake and Bob take time to debrief the series on Same Sex Attraction and address feedback from listeners. Key Quote: For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with the evil spirits in the heavens. - Ephesians 6:12 Key Points: Jake and Bob address some listener feedback about the series The distinction between a pastoral approach and a philosophical or theological approach to the conversation Can heterosexual and homosexual sins be weighted the same? The denial of t...
2022-09-2853 minRestore The Glory PodcastSame-Sex Attraction (Part 5) with Christopher DowlingIn this extended episode, Jake and Bob sit down with Christopher Dowling for a deeply nuanced conversation examining the the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 'camps' that exist around the Church's teaching on homosexuality, and how we can love one another while fundamentally disagreeing on how to approach same-sex relationships. Christopher came out as gay in 2018 and is currently engaged to be married to another man. He and Bob know one another from their time in shared ministry, and for the first time revisit how the events of 2018 affected them individually. This is a powerful conversation that we hope...
2022-09-161h 50Way of the Heart PodcastMen in the Arena: IntroductionJake and Brett share their highs and lows of the summer, and introduce the theme for Season 12: Men in the Arena. Over the next few weeks, we’ll hear from five men who are living ‘in the arena,’ including a Navy SEAL, a priest and columnist for a major publication, a ministry leader, a priest engaged in parish renewal, and a high-level business executive. Jake and Brett explain what made them choose to interview each man, and tease some surprising turns in the conversations. Guiding Quote: “It’s not the critic who counts. T...
2022-09-0758 minRestore The Glory PodcastSame-Sex Attraction (Part 2) with Andrew ComiskeyThis week in our series on same-sex attraction, Jake and Bob speak with Andrew Comiskey, founder of Desert Stream Ministries. Desert Stream helps people of all every sexual orientation begin to heal areas of sexual brokenness. Andrew brings his humor, passion, faith and care to this conversation. Andrew desires to offer a safe space within the Church to those who are seeking integration, wholeness and healing in areas of sexuality and we hope you experience the Father's merciful heart through him in this episode. Key Quote: The heart is our hidden...
2022-08-031h 07Restore The Glory PodcastSame-Sex Attraction (Part 1) IntroductionJake and Bob begin a series on same-sex attraction with the desire to bring hope, clarity and understanding to this topic and the Church. Why this series? We have seen this topic impact many people who are trying to navigate this conversation well. As we move forward, we want to be sensitive and use great reverence toward the people that this directly affects, including our listeners. We believe that love and charity are essential in this discussion, as well as humility in the pursuit of truth. The depths of the human heart are holy ground. K...
2022-07-201h 02Way of the Heart PodcastSummertimeIn this final episode of Way of the Heart before a summer hiatus, Jake and Brett discuss the feelings that the summer evokes for them and what this says about the Father’s heart. Key Points Brett recounts a hilarious story about a mistake at the hair salon The feelings that summer brings up for Jake Brett’s experience of family and summer at his friend’s cabin The Father wants us to enjoy and live a full life The deeper things that Jake connects with through riding his motorcycle The importance of margi...
2022-06-2728 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Healing Process (Part 2)Jake and Bob walk step-by-step through the practicals of the healing process using the Immanuel Approach. This episode is packed with practical content that you'll want to revisit again and again. Note to listeners: there was an issue with Jake's audio in this episode and we are working to fix this for future recordings. Thanks for your patience. Key Quote: [In the Immanuel process], the goal of healing is connection with God - Jake Key Points: The disposition of our hearts and receptivity to grace How...
2022-06-2256 minWay of the Heart PodcastCentre of the UniverseIn a recent conversation, Jake had an image come to mind of planets revolving around the sun, except instead of planets they were people, and instead of the sun, Jesus was at the centre of everything. Jake and Brett spend the episode breaking open that analogy and putting into perspective why saying that ‘you’re not the centre of the universe’ is an invitation to a rightly-ordered life rather than a judgement. Guiding Quote: “You are not the centre of the universe” - Jake Khym Key Points W...
2022-06-1340 minRestore The Glory PodcastThe Healing Process (Part 1)Jake and Dr. Bob get practical about the healing process and provide examples of what it looks like to allow Christ to be the Healer. Note to listeners: there was an issue with Jake's audio in this episode and we are working to fix this for future recordings. Thanks for your patience. Key Points: Examples of inner healing happen throughout Scripture The pattern of healing through Christ looks like this: Always begins with an encounter with Jesus, Him seeing the person and their true dignity Jesus speaks the truth with hope and lo...
2022-06-0856 minWay of the Heart PodcastCelebrating One Hundred (and Getting Below the Surface)Jake and Brett look back at one hundred episodes of the Way of the Heart by sharing favourite episodes, what they wish they’d talked about more, and how they’ve watched each other grow over the past four years. The show wraps up with some unscripted feedback as the men offer each other words of encouragement and observations about potential blindspots. As always, the show is a window into the brotherhood the two share, and a blueprint to help navigate the way of the heart. To celebrate our 100th episode, would you leave us a rating and review? Than...
2022-05-1659 minRestore The Glory PodcastSecurity, Maturity, Purity (Part 3)Note to listeners: there was an issue with Jake's audio in this episode and we are working to fix this for future recordings. Thanks for listening! Jake and Bob conclude the series on Security, Maturity, Purity, by talking about Purity. The development of this area is about much more than sexuality. Purity begins when we orient ourselves towards love by both seeing God and seeing like God. This episode challenges us to see ourselves and others more through God's eyes with the healing gaze of love. Guiding Quote: Blessed are the pure of...
2022-05-1145 minWay of the Heart PodcastWay of the Heart Jargon 101If you’ve ever listened to the podcast and wondered, “What on earth do they mean by ‘orphan mentality’ or ‘foxhole friends’?” then this episode is for you. Jake and Brett zoom out to explain some of the vernacular they use regularly on the show. Whether you’re a faithful listener or new to the Way of the Heart, this episode is full of a-ha moments as they provide context to terms like the foxhole, wounds, scripts, performance orientation, and orphan. Key Points The foxhole: in wartimes, a trench that you would dig yourself for sa...
2022-05-0248 minRestore The Glory PodcastSecurity, Maturity, Purity (Part 2)Jake and Bob continue their series on Security, Maturity and Purity by looking at the difference between false maturity vs maturing into our true selves through yoking ourselves to Christ. Guiding Quote: The real Son of God is at your side. He is beginning to turn you into the same kind of thing as Himself. He is beginning, so to speak, to "inject" His kind of life and thought into you; beginning to turn the tin soldier into a live man. The part of you that does not like it is the part tha...
2022-04-2751 minWay of the Heart PodcastDefining Our Personal ValuesWhy does it matter to know and define our personal values? Jake and Brett argue that discovering our personal value system can help us understand and live God’s unique design for our lives. Whether we have taken the time to define our core values or not, we all live out of an unspoken code. The more we seek to live a well-ordered life and come to understand what makes us tick, the better we can fulfill our unique mission in the world.. Guiding Quote: But let your word 'yes be 'yes...
2022-04-1852 minRestore The Glory PodcastSecurity, Maturity, Purity (Part 1)Join Jake and Bob as they begin a new series discussing Security, Maturity and Purity. These three things are not only foundational to our healing, but are essential to the entire Christian life. In this first episode, Jake and Bob spend time unpacking what they mean by Security, including the role our parents play in shaping this for us, and how to begin healing in this area. Bookmark this series because you're going to want to keep coming back. Guiding Quote: The language of faith thus draws on the human experience of parents, who are i...
2022-04-1351 minWay of the Heart PodcastHow Cancel Culture and the Digitization of Everything Impact the HeartJake and Brett continue the conversation from last episode about what’s going on in the culture. The topics on the table are “cancel culture” and the digitization of everything, but most importantly how these trends affect the way of the heart. Guiding Quote: “The Church has always had the duty of scrutinizing the signs of the times and interpreting them in light of the Gospel.” - Gaudium Et Spes (4) Key Points Shoutout to Forte Catholic - thanks for editing our show! Why we are called to...
2022-04-0445 minWay of the Heart PodcastWhat’s Going On In the Culture with Bishop Scott McCaigBishop Scott McCaig, CC is back to share what he sees happening on a heart-level in our culture today. If we want to truly live the way of the heart, we have to understand the culture we’re living in instead of burying our heads in the sand. Then, we must engage there from a place of love. Join us for an enlightening conversation that closes with a challenge and a dose of hope. Guiding Quote: Faith and Reason are like two wings of the human spirit by which it soars to the trut...
2022-03-2137 minWay of the Heart PodcastLiving from the Heart with Bishop Scott McCaigShow Notes: Jake and Brett welcome Bishop Scott McCaig, CC back onto the podcast to revisit a quote from the Catechism of the Catholic Church that addresses the way of the heart. They each share reflections on the heart as a place of authenticity, decision and encounter. The Catechism describes the heart as “the dwelling-place of where I am.” If we want to live in full freedom, we must understand our own hearts. This episode is a great place to start. Guiding Quote: The heart is the dwellin...
2022-03-0737 minRestore The Glory PodcastHealing and Leadership (Part 5) w/ Brett PowellIn this episode, Jake and Bob host Brett Powell on the podcast. Brett is co-host with Jake on Way of the Heart Podcast, a conversion for men about journeying through life with a heart fully alive. Brett has extensive experience in leadership within the church and a passion for men's ministry and fatherhood. Brett gets real about the heart of leadership: relationship with others and relationship with God, and why our relationships at home matter more than anything else as leaders. Thank you, Brett, for the gentle reminder to re-evaluate what we're prioritizing in light of what's most important!
2022-03-021h 07Way of the Heart PodcastHow to Engage With Relational DriftJake revisits his low from the last episode, which revolves around friendship dynamics and his shortcomings. Brett presses into the recent and humbling experience Jake had with an old friend, and the two launch into a discussion about the power of self-awareness, safety and virtue when you’re experiencing relational drift with a friend. This is heart-level stuff, but as Jake says, it’s important to engage at this level if you don’t want to be an asshole (plus, Navy SEALs aren’t afraid of talking about their weaknesses for the sake of their team). Key Poin...
2022-02-0743 minWay of the Heart PodcastThe Internal CriticBrett’s low this week leads to an extended conversation about the internal critic, a diminishing voice that tends to show up when we least want it to: during a work meeting, right before an important exam or in an important conversation with a loved one. Where does the diminisher come from and how can we tell the voice of the enemy from the voice of God? Brett and Jake share their reflections and offer suggestions about how we can react maturely in ways that draw us back to reality and our sonship in the Father. Gu...
2022-01-2436 minRestore The Glory PodcastHealing and Leadership (Part 2) w/ Archbishop Alexander SampleJake and Bob welcome a very special guest onto the podcast from Portland, OR: Archbishop Alexander Sample. Appointed a Bishop at the young age of 45, Archbishop Sample has served over 15 years in the episcopate and has recently embarked on a journey of healing that has totally transformed his approach to spiritual fatherhood of priests. Together with Jake and Bob, Archbishop Sample shares some key childhood wounds and healing in parts of his story, demonstrating how healing helps unite us to Christ and those we lead. Guiding Quote: It's not the critic who counts… The credit bel...
2022-01-1956 minWay of the Heart PodcastThe Masculine Healing Journey with Dr. Bob SchuchtsAs men, we often find it difficult to look at our woundedness and need for healing. Why is that, and what can we do to engage the process better in this important area? In this episode, renowned Catholic psychologist Dr. Bob Schuchts joins Jake and Brett to discuss healing in a deeply personal way. The three men share examples of healing in their own lives, and Dr. Bob helps Jake work through a childhood memory live on the episode. You can hear more from Dr. Bob and Jake on their podcast, Restore the Glory. Don’t forget to check th...
2022-01-101h 01Restore The Glory PodcastHealing and Leadership (Part 1)Today we're excited to launch a brand new, multi-part series on leadership, a topic that impacts everyone. Who is a leader and what is leadership? Why does healing matter for leaders? How can leaders bring healing to others? All these questions and more will be addressed in the weeks ahead as we hear from Jake, Bob and loads of special guests. In part one, Jake and Bob share parts of their own stories as they explore why ongoing healing is essential for anyone who takes leadership seriously. Guiding Quote: "Whoever can be trusted wit...
2022-01-0547 minWay of the Heart PodcastNavigating Life In the Trenches With BrothersLoneliness is epidemic among men today. The thing is, we’re not meant to live without deep friendship. Join Jake and Brett as they get real about the strength they’ve found in their own friendship and how they have intentionally invested in it over time. They share why every man needs true brothers who will walk with them through the trenches of life, and how to go about building friendships like that. Key Quote: Be a son. Love the process. Close the gap. Key Points Jake asks Brett a v...
2021-12-2758 minRestore The Glory PodcastHow to Get the Most Out of Therapy (Part 2)Bob and Jake continue to answer your burning questions about therapy. Much of this episode is dedicated to clinicians and those studying clinical psychology. Bob and Jake explore more therapeutic and healing prayer methods that contribute to good integrated psychological practice. They also address why your emotional and relational health matters as the therapist in the room. They conclude with some simple advice for aspiring therapists and those seeking therapy, most importantly that Jesus is the ultimate healer and therapists simply facilitate that healing. We hope this episode blesses you! Key points: Recommended areas of formation What is...
2021-12-2258 minWay of the Heart PodcastThe Downward Trend in Religious AffiliationIn today’s episode, Brett and Jake engage with deep questions of the heart as they discuss the shrinking church. While they begin by citing Canadian stats, this trend is evident in other Western countries. Brett and Jake address why it is that culturally speaking, Jesus isn’t seen as relevant anymore. They also share some thoughts on why it’s crucial that the Church as a whole accepts a share in the responsibility of this downward trend. The following episode does not seek to provide all the answers to these difficult topics, but rather to engage in a meaningful conver...
2021-12-131h 05Restore The Glory PodcastHow to Get the Most Out of Therapy (Part 1)We receive a lot of questions about therapy on the show, naturally. In this first of a two part series, Jake and Bob begin to tackle your burning questions about faith and therapy, whether you're an aspiring therapist or seeking therapy. They cover everything from the client-therapist relationship, to the professionals they have studied and model, to what it looks like to have faith inform your work in an integrated approach to therapy. This episode is packed with suggested resources, so be sure to check out that section below. Guiding Quote: "Understanding is...
2021-12-0849 minWay of the Heart PodcastWhere Do You Go For Life?How often do we pause to think about how we’re spending our time? Are the things that are taking up our attention truly making us feel alive? In this episode, Jake and Brett explore a list of the things they turn to for life. Naturally, prayer, close relationships and sports make the list, but there are also a few surprises! Key Quote: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” - John 14:6 Key Points What we mean when we say, “What gives you life?” The misunderstan...
2021-11-2947 minRestore The Glory PodcastSexual Healing (Part 7) with Christopher West... continuedJake and Bob continue their conversation with Christopher West. If you haven't heard part one, click here to listen because it's essential for understanding the content of today's episode. Join Jake, Bob and Christopher as they take a deep 'excavating' look at the transformation and healing of identity through the power of an honest and loving spouse. Sexual healing is more than just the healing of sexual things, it's a deeper healing of our identity as men and women made in the image of God. Overtime, within the safety of a loving marriage, each man...
2021-11-241h 03Restore The Glory PodcastSexual Healing (Part 6) with Christopher WestThis week, Jake and Bob spend time with an old friend, Christopher West. They reminisce about their spiritual history with each other, and Christopher gets real about his own journey of healing from rejection wounds. Christopher is well known as 'the Theology of the Body guy,' but after nine years of hiding his own brokenness behind masks in his marriage, he was confronted with the reality that he was living out his brokenness with his wife. Christopher walks us through his testimony of learning to take off the masks to let God love him. Gui...
2021-11-1052 minWay of the Heart PodcastRelics, Motorcycles and CovidThis week, Jake and Brett take a special, extended look at their highs and lows. They both share great stories of what God is doing for them in their families and what new adventures they’re tackling at the moment. They also share about challenges due to Covid, election season and returning to school. We are all still dealing with the difficulties of a stressful and disunified time in our world and we hope this conversation reminds you that you're not alone. Connect with Way of the Heart:- Facebook: @wayoftheheartpodcast - Instagram: @wayof...
2021-10-0459 minRestore The Glory PodcastSexual Healing (Part 3) - Revisiting Theology of the BodyAs they continue the series on Sexual Healing, Jake and Bob share their takeaways and insights from last episode's conversion with Sr. Miriam James Heidland. If you missed that powerful episode, please go back and listen! Jake and Bob revisit some core aspects of Theology of the Body, how Sister's story illustrates these principles, and how we can find healing and help others do the same. Key points What stood out to Jake and Bob from last episode's conversation with Sr. Miriam James Heidland Revisiting insights from Theology of the Body as applied to h...
2021-09-2949 minRestore The Glory PodcastSexual Healing (Part 1) - An Intro to Sexual HealingIn this episode, Jake and Bob lay the groundwork for a new series on sexual healing. Sexual woundedness affects almost everyone on some level. Jake and Bob offer their professional perspective on healing in this important area and share why it's important to let the Holy Spirit lead us when it comes to addressing wounds. Please note: specific examples of trauma and disordered sexuality are discussed within this episode. Listen with discretion.
2021-09-0138 minRestore The Glory PodcastHealing in Marriage (Part 4) with Heather KhymToday, we welcome our first ever guest onto the show! Heather Khym joins us so that she and Jake can share the powerful story of how they found restoration in their marriage after Jake's struggle with addiction came to light early in their marriage. This is a "must listen" conversation for married couples as Jake and Heather share from both the husband and wife's perspective on dealing with tough issues and coming out stronger on the other side.
2021-08-041h 11Way of the Heart PodcastMarriage: Part 2 (with Heather Khym and Andrea Powell) The wives are back for part 2 of their discussion continued from last episode. This week, Jake & Brett invite their wives to share the feminine perspective on masculine heart. Andrea & Heather share how their husbands have led them well and also how they have challenged and encouraged them to grow when they weren’t at their best. This conversation is helpful not only for married couples but also any man who one day wants to be married and any man who wants to heal broken parts of his heart. Connect with Way of the Heart: Facebook: @wayoftheheartpodcast (https://www.facebook.com/way...
2021-03-221h 03Restore The Glory PodcastFamily Wounds: Part 3 (Marriage)Jake and Bob continue their series on the Healing of the Family and dive into marriage/family wounds. The family is the primary way children learn how to give and receive love, treat other people, & find their identity. As adults, we can look back at our upbringing and see how we were formed in healthy ways and ways that caused us to struggle. Jake and Bob offer suggestions on how to find healing from our family/marriage trauma and how our families can create a loving culture where our children can thrive.
2021-03-1732 minWay of the Heart PodcastMarriage: Part 1 (with Heather Khym and Andrea Powell)This week, Jake and Brett have on the most special guests in the history of the show: their wives! They have a lovely conversation about how they met, how they’ve grown as a couple in their years of marriage and how they’ve handled and learned from their wounds and hardships of marriage. Both couples have a depth of knowledge and experience with the heights and depths of marriage and the conversation is rich with laughter, insight and love.
2021-03-0837 minWay of the Heart PodcastWord of the YearJake and Brett kick off the show with their highs and lows involving conversations about being a Grandparent, empathy, presence over productivity and big news for Life Restoration Ministries. The topic this week is the Word of the Year. This is a practice that has become popular in recent years. Many use a Word of the Year generator to find their word but Jake and Brett share how they prayerfully discern their word and invite you to use the same process.
2021-01-2533 minWay of the Heart PodcastRelearning Masculinity with Morgan SnyderJake and Brett are joined by Morgan Snyder, author of Becoming a King and host of the blog and podcast Become Good Soil. Morgan, Jake, and Brett talk about sonship, how we have learned and can relearn masculinity, the role of adversity, and the restoration of the Church.
2020-11-161h 01Way of the Heart PodcastCrucial Conversations (with Fr. Simon Lobo)Jake and Brett are joined once again by their friend Fr. Simon Lobo, pastor at St. Benedict’s Parish in Halifax. They discuss the concept of crucial conversations. Our relationships develop one conversation at a time and growing in the ability to have crucial conversations is an important part of the masculine journey.
2020-09-071h 00Way of the Heart PodcastLeadership (with Fr. Simon Lobo)Jake and Brett are joined by their friend Fr. Simon Lobo, pastor at St. Benedict’s Parish in Halifax. They all discuss the dynamics of the heart that make a good leader in a parish as well as in the family and world.
2020-08-2435 minWay of the Heart PodcastDigital DistractionJake and Brett are joined by their friend Jeff Graham, a businessman for over twenty years who has a passion for raising awareness about the impact of digital media and its capacity to distract us from what really matters. We discuss the alarming frequency of digital use as well as practical ways to return to what really matters both individually and as families.
2020-08-1047 minWay of the Heart PodcastHigh Low: A Deeper CutJake and Brett return to a staple in the podcast and share their highs and lows of the past few weeks. They talk about navigating marriage as well as addressing the self-life.
2020-07-2728 minWay of the Heart PodcastFathered By God | Book Study Part 6: SageJake and Brett finish their book study series on Fathered By God and discuss the Sage and offer some final thoughts. Good questions and conversations can draw out the wisdom of older men. The masculine journey is a quest arranged by God for your initiation. Stay with it!
2020-07-1324 minWay of the Heart PodcastFathered By God | Book Study Part 5: KingJake and Brett continue their book study series on Fathered By God and unpack the stage of the King. Despite seeming like a place of honour and power, being a king is about being a secure son who is a servant of all using authority to bless and bring life to those around him.
2020-06-2930 minWay of the Heart PodcastFathered By God | Book Study Part 4: Warrior & LoverJake and Brett continue their book study series on Fathered By God and unpack to next stages in the masculine journey: warrior and lover. Learning that there are things worth fighting for and how to maturely engage beauty are essential to the heart of every man.
2020-06-1536 minWay of the Heart PodcastFathered By God | Book Study Part 3: Boyhood & CowboyJake and Brett continue their book study series on John Eldredge’s Fathered By God. Today, they unpack boyhood and cowboy by discussing how knowing we are loved is foundational to the masculine journey but always seeking childish comfort is not the path to real masculinity.
2020-06-0130 minWay of the Heart PodcastFathered By God | Book Study Part 2: Father & SonJake and Brett continue their book study series on Fathered By God by John Eldredge by discussing the richness of the masculine journey and being a son of God the Father.
2020-05-1832 minWay of the Heart PodcastFathered By God | Book Study Part 1: IntroductionUsing a current, real, and personal struggle as a backdrop, Jake and Brett start a book study about one of the most influential books in their lives, Fathered By God by John Eldredge.
2020-05-0429 minWay of the Heart PodcastLiving EasterAfter checking in about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Jake and Brett talk about how Jesus’ resurrection is the greatest event in human history. They end with a special announcement about a future series.
2020-04-2033 min
Way of the Heart PodcastSt. John Paul the Great (with special guest Archbishop J. Michael Miller)Jake and Brett are joined by special guest, Archbishop J. Michael Miller, Archbishop of Vancouver, to discuss the life and legacy of St. John Paul II.
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Way of the Heart PodcastNavigating COVID-19Jake and Brett have a conversation about the COVID-19 pandemic. They share how it has affected them as well as practical ways to navigate our hearts and relationships during these difficult times.
2020-03-2537 min
Way of the Heart PodcastAn Imperfect LentJake and Brett conclude a three part series on Lent and discuss how having an imperfect Lent can open us to receive God's abundant mercy.
2020-03-2321 min
Way of the Heart PodcastHow to do LentJake and Brett continue a series on Lent and discuss the value of spiritual disciplines and how to have a fruitful Lent.
2020-03-0932 min
Way of the Heart PodcastWord for the YearEpisode 37 - Word of the Year Summary: Jake and Brett discuss the practice of praying about a word for the year and how this practice is about having a prophetic vision from God for your year. Guiding Scripture: “Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint, but those who obey the Law are happy.” (Proverbs 29:18) Key points: - Jake first heard about praying for a word for the year from his wife Heather and the Abiding Together Podcast - The word of the year is about hearing about a personal and spec...
2019-12-3031 min
Abiding TogetherS02 Episode 04: The Art of Loving (with Chris Benzinger and Jake Khym)Chris Benzinger and Jake Khym are back as our guests as we talk about the art of loving well. We journey into the topics of recognizing one another's stories, championing dreams, how to bring the questions of our identity to God and fighting for (not against!) the ones we love. One Thing We Love This Week: Chris's One thing - The word "fierce" Michelle's One thing - 33 Days to Merciful Love, Michael E.Gaitley, MIC Sr. Miriam's One thing - Fall candles Heather's One thing - The Storybook Bible Jake's One thing - "When the Soul Liste...
2017-10-0949 min