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.
Welcome to "The Monk and the Meathead," where Father Craig Hallway and Jimmy Vreeland invite you to join us on a journey of reflection and growth during the Lenten season. As we embrace the theme of silence in a busy world, we explore the challenges and benefits of finding moments of quiet in our daily lives. Jimmy shares his unique Lenten practice of eating in silence, providing a thought-provoking departure from his usual habit of consuming content. Listen in as we unpack Blaise Pascal's insightful notion that many of humanity's problems stem from an inability to sit quietly alone, and discuss how modern distractions can often deter us from meaningful reflection.
Our conversation takes a thoughtful turn as we examine the practice of Lenten disciplines, focusing on the gospel passage of Jesus's temptation in the wilderness. We reflect on the three temptations of wealth, power, and prestige, and their connection to pride and narcissism. Through this exploration, we highlight the significance of dedicating time and energy to spiritual practices such as prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. By drawing parallels between Lent and spring training in baseball, we underscore how these disciplines serve as spiritual training that can lead to personal and spiritual growth.
Finally, we emphasize the importance of living mission-driven lives, with a particular focus on the Lenten discipline of "always being second." This practice fosters kindness and reduces conflicts in daily life. We encourage listeners to engage with various Lenten resources and activities, while stressing the importance of knowing one's personal mission to effectively navigate life's challenges. Join us as we conclude with a heartfelt blessing for our podcast and invite you to engage with our content throughout this reflective season, embracing what we affectionately call "Catholic Spring Training.
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.
