Men today know the value of discipline—whether it's in the gym or golf course or at work at the office, warehouse or boardroom. You push yourself, commit to the grind, and chase excellence. But when it comes to faith, why does sitting in a pew on Sunday feel like a passive, box-checking exercise instead of an adventure?
That’s where The Monk and the Meathead steps in.
Hosted by Jimmy Vreeland, a West Point grad, Army veteran, and successful entrepreneur who once thought he had it all—until he realized something was missing. And Fr. Craig Holway, a priest who doesn’t give weak answers or sugarcoat the truth tackling real questions from Jimmy and other busy men about purpose, leadership, discipline, and the hard truths of following Christ in today’s world in their marriages, families and life. Subscribe, send us your toughest questions, and get ready to step up. This is The Monk and the Meathead.
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Men today know the value of discipline—whether it's in the gym or golf course or at work at the office, warehouse or boardroom. You push yourself, commit to the grind, and chase excellence. But when it comes to faith, why does sitting in a pew on Sunday feel like a passive, box-checking exercise instead of an adventure?
That’s where The Monk and the Meathead steps in.
Hosted by Jimmy Vreeland, a West Point grad, Army veteran, and successful entrepreneur who once thought he had it all—until he realized something was missing. And Fr. Craig Holway, a priest who doesn’t give weak answers or sugarcoat the truth tackling real questions from Jimmy and other busy men about purpose, leadership, discipline, and the hard truths of following Christ in today’s world in their marriages, families and life. Subscribe, send us your toughest questions, and get ready to step up. This is The Monk and the Meathead.
👉 Stop Trashing Yourself — You’re Made for Greatness
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45 minutes 18 seconds
2 weeks ago
👉 Stop Trashing Yourself — You’re Made for Greatness
Summary : Part 2 of Peterson's We Who Wrestle With God Series
In this conversation, Fr. Craig and Jimmy Vreeland explore the various themes present in Chapter One surrounding human dignity and the interpretation of Genesis as presented in Jordan Peterson's book, 'We Who Wrestle With God.' They discuss the essence of human dignity, and the complementarity of men and women. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of recognizing our inherent value as individuals created in the image of God, and how this understanding shapes our relationships and societal interactions. Bonus: Fr. Craig and Jimmy answer the first question emailed to askthemonk@mqpwg.org - please reach out too if you have a question you'd like The Monk & The Meathead to answer!
Link to ACTS Retreat Info Page:
https://www.osvhub.com/mqpwg/forms/men-s-acts-retreat-nov-20-23-2025
Takeaways
Human dignity is a fundamental aspect of Christian anthropology.
We are made in the image and likeness of God.
Dignity is a gift from the Creator to every individual.
Complementarity between men and women is essential for family and society.
The concept of inherent value is a distinctly Christian idea.
Isolation is the greatest punishment for humans.
Treating oneself with dignity allows for better treatment of others.
Understanding our divine image helps us recognize our worth.
A church wedding should not be expensive.
The only necessary elements for a wedding are the couple and the minister.
The Monk and The Meathead
Men today know the value of discipline—whether it's in the gym or golf course or at work at the office, warehouse or boardroom. You push yourself, commit to the grind, and chase excellence. But when it comes to faith, why does sitting in a pew on Sunday feel like a passive, box-checking exercise instead of an adventure?
That’s where The Monk and the Meathead steps in.
Hosted by Jimmy Vreeland, a West Point grad, Army veteran, and successful entrepreneur who once thought he had it all—until he realized something was missing. And Fr. Craig Holway, a priest who doesn’t give weak answers or sugarcoat the truth tackling real questions from Jimmy and other busy men about purpose, leadership, discipline, and the hard truths of following Christ in today’s world in their marriages, families and life. Subscribe, send us your toughest questions, and get ready to step up. This is The Monk and the Meathead.
