The Sheepdogs Podcast

The Sheepdogs Podcast

by Catholic Redhawks @ Miami University(OH)

Season 1

Episode 20 - The Crisis of Fatherhood with Deacon Michael Willig

Today we have on Deacon Michael Willig who takes about his Master’s Thesis on Crisis in Fatherhood. In this episode we discuss: The great need for good fathers in society today The last 100 years and how it has discouraged men from wanting to be good fathers The need for biological fathers to understand their role as Priest, Prophet, and King What it means to be in a covenantal relationship How in order to be a father, you must FIRST learn how to be a son Fathers have the biggest influence in the family when it comes to Faith Every man is called to fatherhood in some capacity How we can look to Jesus Christ for the perfect image of Fatherhood We talk about our respective grandfathers and their influence on our lives Deacon Willig gives the final word on how to live out the office of fatherhood

Episode 19 - Come to Siberia and Die with Fr. Michael Shields

Today’s guest on the podcast is Fr. Michael Shields, the first native Alaskan priest. In this episode we discuss: Fr. Michael spent 28 years in the Far East of Siberia, ministering to the poor in Magadan, Russia Fr. Michael heard God say to him on a Jesuit retreat, “Go pray in the camps.” He teaches us how to deal with fear and how it is the enemy of Faith He talks about his devotion to Blessed Charles de Foucauld and his spirit of abandonment to the Will of God He talks about the power of Our Lady, confession, and the Eucharist He talks about prayer and why its so important for a spiritual life He finally speaks about his tagline, "Come to Siberia and Die" And he’s just a joyful priest much like Fr. Jacob and I think you’ll see that through our conversation today

Episode 16 - Cooking it Up with Rachael Willig

Today we have on the podcast Rachael Willig! If that name sounds familiar, it is because it is! Rachael is the sister of Fr. Jacob Willig, but that is not all she is. Rachael runs her own company called The Family Chef, llc. She has worked with Jean Robert De-Cavel after getting her Culinary Arts degree, worked in a 5 Star French Alps resort, she lived on Mediterranean Sea in Spain and in Florence, Italy. She is on the podcast today to tell her story and help college students to: Not settle early on Bring an entrepreneurial spirit to everything you do (including faith!) “Just go for it” Start a perpetual adoration chapel at your parish and…. Even if you don’t have confidence in yourself, have confidence in God!! You won’t want to miss this one, it was a fun one!

Episode 14 - Found Difficult, and Left Untried ft. Jack Hartwell

Welcome back! In this episode we talk about the G.K. Chesterton Quote “Christianity is not found tried and left wanting, it is found difficult and left untried.” We talk about Jack's conversion experience from nondenominational Christian to Catholicism. We talk about: The difficulty of being Catholic in College amidst party culture, It is difficult -- is it worth it? How the understanding of the human person helps us be more authentic Catholics Listening + Asking Questions is helpful for understanding people The only way to build a house is by laying brick by brick Being in the world but not of the world. Make sure to give us a rating wherever you tune in!

Episode 13 - Getting Jacked! (Physically and Spiritually) ft. Sam Dearie

Today’s Episode is all about working out, and how it relates to the Spiritual life. We have a guest Sam Dearie on who is a freshman at Miami University and a self-declared workout enthusiast. Today we start out walking through Sam’s early riser workout schedule and talk about traits that cross over to the spiritual life such as: The importance of Consistency and Just showing UP Humility + trusting the process Turning Working out into a lifestyle And ultimately Suffering —> how it strengthens our will, how we can learn to offer it up and do it for the honor and Glory of God This is a great one you won’t want to miss! Whether you’re listening on Spotify or Apple Podcasts make sure to give us that 5* rating

Episode 12 - March for Life Recap with Fr. Ethan Moore

Tune in today to listen to the March for Life Recap! Fr. Ethan Moore is our first two-time guest on the Sheepdogs Podcast, and we have a fun time having him back, and are able to get serious to talk about how we can devote more of our lives to the Pro-Life Movement. Here is the link to Katie Shaw's Speech from the March for Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEP2m_2I3kk

Episode 11 - "Holiness is not what we think it is!" with Sr. Alicia

Sr. Alicia is from the Our Lady of the Angels. She is a Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago. She shares about their twofold Mission to assist the materially poor people in Humboldt Park in their primary needs and also in their spiritual needs. She shares a powerful testimony of witnessing a drive by shooting while praying in front of the Blessed Sacrament, and not only does she have an Infectious laugh, but Sr. Alicia is a true disciple of Christ. She shares about the Eucharistic Revival, and encourages us not to stop at the personal relationship with Christ but that it moves us to works of charity…..fostered in the most profound way in the Eucharist. She calls men OUT directly to get their acts together, convert their hearts to Christ and reclaim their leadership in the church. She has three German shepherds, and cut her finger cooking in world famous show, “Chopped”, but still managed to come out a Champion! Total SHEEPDOG move! Make sure to give us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and share this episode with anyone you think could benefit. In Christ, Sheepdogs Out.

Episode 10 - Change your Habits Change your Life with Fr. Meyer

Today we speak with Fr. Jonathan Meyer. This episode was made to help you build life changing habits for 2022. We walk through how we weren't made for comfort but for greatness, we debunk the myth that Striving for Greatness is the same thing as being prideful, we talk about the virtue of Magnanimity, importance of a Daily Routine for 2022 and much more. Fr. Meyer tells us Every Day is Day One and how this mentality will lead to a fruitful and virtuous 2022.

Episode 9 - Seeking Excellence feat. Nathan Crankfield

Nathan Crankfield, founder of the Seeking Excellence Podcast and https://www.thosewhoseek.org/, is a special guest today on the Sheepdogs Podcast where he speaks to us about what it means to be Excellent in a Christian context. He shares his testimony and walks us through how extreme ownership, intentionality, and mental toughness are virtues Catholics really need to develop in order to live out our call to Excellence.

Episode 8 - Living on Mission with Elizabeth Hudelson

This Episode featuring Elizabeth Hudelson we talk about her experience being a Damascus Summer Missionary and what those summers taught her about how to live on mission in the "real world". Fr. Jacob tells dad jokes, learns what a blob is and we find out Michael was in the North Elmhurst biker gang growing up. This is a fun one!

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