In this episode of the Hey Brother Podcast, Mitch and I dive into a powerful and often-forgotten Church teaching — the 1966 U.S. Bishops’ pastoral statement on penance and abstinence. Most Catholics think Vatican II “got rid” of Friday fasting… but the truth is, the bishops were calling us deeper.🔻 In this episode:→ The history of Friday fasting and what changed after Vatican II→ Why the bishops challenged us to go beyond meatless Fridays→ How Friday penance prepares us for Sunday — our “weekly Easter”→ Forgotten practices like Advent austerity and Ember Days→ Practical ways to live Friday penance today without falling into scrupulosityIf you’ve ever wondered how to make your faith more intentional — or if you’ve felt like Friday penance is just “a Lent thing” — this episode will change your perspective.🎧 Watch now and subscribe to join the journey.💬 Join the Hey Brother Community on Discord — a place for Catholic men to find brotherhood, encouragement, and accountability in living out virtue and growing in freedom. We share resources, have weekly live discussions, and walk alongside each other in the fight for chastity and authentic masculinity: / discord 🔗 Read the USCCB Pastoral Statement: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-wors...—"Don’t settle for mediocrity and just getting by in life. Become the man God made you to be!"📖 Learn more about Catholic mentorship for men: https://www.craftedformore.com/#CatholicMen #HeyBrotherPodcast #FridayPenance #CatholicFasting #VaticanII #CatholicPodcast #Masculinity #Discipleship #CatholicFaith #Penance

Noah Gilchrist joins the Hey Brother Podcast to share his powerful journey—from hiding his pain behind sports and partying… to finding hope, healing, and a deeper sense of identity in Christ.🔻 In this episode:→ What happens when your identity is built on performance→ How hidden self-doubt sabotages brotherhood→ The subtle shift from “doing mission” to being loved→ What true friendship looks like—even in conflict→ Why many men don’t feel seen (and how to change that)If you’ve ever felt like you're not enough, that your value is tied to what you achieve—or if you're craving real brotherhood—you need to hear this.🎧 Watch now and subscribe to join the journey.👇 Free resource + community📘 [The More Method Workshop Replay]💬 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv🔗 Check out the Damascus Men’s Retreats: https://www.damascus.net/mens-retreats🎙️ Listen to Noah’s podcast: https://youtube.com/@ModManPod?si=8HTAo6QXl5l5Z-_R—"Don't Settle for Mediocrity and just getting by in life. Become the man God made you to be!"📖 Learn more about Catholic mentorship for men: craftedformore.com#CatholicMen #HeyBrotherPodcast #Masculinity #Mission #Healing #Brotherhood #CatholicPodcast #MensRetreat #ModernManPodcast

What if competition isn’t just about winning — but about becoming the man God created you to be?In this “Thoughts with Mitch” episode, we explore the surprising connection between competition, brotherhood, and holiness. From intense Madden rivalries to wrestling, prayer, and softball — this is a real look at how competition shapes the masculine heart.We dive into:➤ The good, bad, and redeemed sides of masculine competition➤ How brotherly rivalry can actually sharpen your faith➤ What sports, losing, and board games teach us about the spiritual life➤ Why men are wired for hierarchy — and how it connects to heavenIf you've ever felt the urge to prove yourself, or if you're learning to reframe competition through the lens of virtue, you're not alone. This one's for the brothers in the fight.🚨 Feeling stuck? Like there’s more you were made for — but you’re still chasing worth through success, lust, or comparison?You don’t have to keep living like that.I work with Catholic men who are hungry for personal growth, deeper integration, and real freedom — especially around chastity and self-mastery.👉 Book a free 30-min consult at: https://www.craftedformore.com📩 Or DM (nick@craftedformore.com) me directly if you’re not sure where to start.There’s a better way to live. One rooted in truth, freedom, and purpose.🎧 Join the Hey Brother Community: https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv📺 Subscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@heybrotherpodcast

This week on the Hey Brother Podcast, Nick Redd joins Nick Clune to share his powerful journey through addiction, shame, and identity — and how leaning into desire, brotherhood, and vulnerability brought lasting transformation. Nick opens up about his struggles with porn, the wounds of his past, and how the love of a priest helped him reclaim his worth.In this episode:→ The hidden cost of numbing through porn, alcohol, and passivity→ Why Catholic men often fear their deepest desires→ The difference between craving vs. temptation→ How brotherhood and spiritual fatherhood lead to lasting healing→ Nick's mission with The Freedom Group to help men reclaim sexual integrity💥 If you’ve ever felt stuck in shame or unsure of your purpose — this episode is for you.🎯 Watch this and learn how to stop living in your head... and start living in the arena.🔗 Resources Mentioned→ Nick Redd’s Work: https://www.thefreedomgroup.co→ Book: Addiction and Grace by Gerald May→ Book: The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen👥 Join the Hey Brother Community:Find brotherhood, live support calls, and resources for Catholic men:👉 https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv🙏 Subscribe for more conversations that help you become the man God made you to be.📩 Interested in mentorship? Visit: https://www.craftedformore.com📧 Email Nick: nick@craftedformore.com🎙️ Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.

Feeling like life is speeding past you — and you're just trying to keep up? In this first episode of Season 2, Nick and Mitch dive deep into what it actually looks like to slow down, be present, and embrace the mess of fatherhood, faith, and real life.🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:➡️ Why life changes (like having kids) demand new rhythms➡️ The hidden cost of "getting everything done"➡️ How to pray in the chaos (and why it's still holy)➡️ Embracing the mess instead of trying to outwork it➡️ The power of memory snapshots and wasting time on purpose🧠 Struggling to keep up with everything?You’re not alone. Season 2 is here to remind you that you don’t have to earn your worth through perfection. Slowing down isn’t failure—it’s how you reclaim your life.📥 Free Resources + Community👥 Join the Men Striving for More Discord: https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv🤝 Mentorship for Catholic Men: https://www.craftedformore.com🔔 Stay Connected✅ Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes💬 Comment below: How do YOU want to slow down this season of life?📲 Share this with a brother who’s feeling overwhelmed📌 Hashtags#HeyBrotherPodcast #CatholicMen #SlowingDown #Brotherhood #Fatherhood #CatholicFather #MenStrivingForMore #FaithInTheMess

Season 1 of the Hey Brother Podcast is a wrap! This short finale is more than just a recap — it’s a meaningful pause to reflect, celebrate, and look ahead to what’s next for the podcast and the brotherhood we’re building.🔹 In this episode:➡️ What we’ve learned through 50+ episodes of brotherhood, vulnerability, and growth➡️ Why we’re taking a break — and how slowing down is sometimes the most faithful step➡️ An invitation to go back, reflect, and reconnect with your favorite moments➡️ A personal challenge for every man listening during this season shift➡️ PLUS: A big announcement about what’s next… 👀💬 Join the convo:➡️ What’s been your favorite moment, guest, or insight from Season 1? Drop it in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you.👇 Stay connected while we pause:➡️ Join the Men Striving for More Community → https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv➡️ Free E-Book & Mentorship Info → https://craftedformore.com➡️ Subscribe for highlight clips & updates → https://www.youtube.com/@heybrotherpodcast➡️ Follow Nick & Hey Brother:  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nclune1/  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybrother_podcast/  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-clune/🎉 Thank you for being part of this journey. Season 2 is coming — and we’re taking it up a level. Details inside.

What happens when your passion for gaming fades... and God takes over?🎁 FREE PDF: 7 Tools for Becoming the Man God Made you to Behttps://www.craftedformore.com/#7toolsIn Episode 50 of the Hey Brother Podcast, I sit down with Chris, host of the Crash Canon Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@Crash_Canon), to unpack his bold shift from pop-culture gaming content to creating unapologetically Catholic media.We talk about his journey of faith, the creative tension he felt behind the scenes, and the brotherhood and mentorship that ultimately changed everything.🔹 From “Chris Crash” to “Crash Canon”🔹 Why he stopped hiding his faith online🔹 What it's like to pivot your platform for God🔹 Brotherhood, fatherhood, and finding your mission as a Catholic man🎯 If you’ve ever felt the nudge to do something bold for your faith — this conversation will speak right to you.👇 Connect with Chris & Explore His Work:🎙️ Subscribe to Crash Canon: https://www.youtube.com/@Crash_Canon🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrashCanon

He shaved half his beard to kill his pride — so I did too.👬 Join the Men Striving for More Discord Community: / discord 🎁 Free Resource – The More Method Workshop (Replay):https://www.craftedformore.com/#7toolsIn this episode, I dive into the story of St. Philip Neri, the joyful “holy fool” who used humor and humility to break through pride and lead others to Christ. Inspired by his example, I shaved half my face… and recorded it.⸻In this episode: • The hilarious and holy story of St. Philip Neri’s half-beard • What “holy foolishness” really means (and why it matters) • How pride shows up in subtle ways — even in our faith • A call for Catholic men to stop performing and start living with real joy and freedom⸻If you’ve ever felt pressure to be a ‘perfect’ Catholic — this episode is for you.Holiness doesn’t always look polished. Sometimes, it looks like a half-shaved face and a humble heart.