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.
Say No to the Fetal Position & Embrace the Adventure
The Monk and The Meathead
40 minutes 28 seconds
1 month ago
Say No to the Fetal Position & Embrace the Adventure
Learn how Catholicism is the secret to the human experience so you can stop whiteknuckling life.
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Summary
In this conversation, Fr. Craig and Jimmy Vreeland explore the theme of faith as an adventure, drawing insights from Bishop Robert Barron's podcast. They discuss the biblical figures of Abraham, Jacob, and Jonah, emphasizing the call to trust in God and the importance of self-giving. The dialogue highlights the struggles of faith, the necessity of wrestling with God, and the transformative power of responding to God's call. The conversation culminates in an invitation to participate in the ACTS Retreat, a spiritual journey designed to deepen one's faith and sense of adventure.
Takeaways
Faith is not just belief; it's a call to adventure.
God invites us to a life of self-giving.
Abraham's story illustrates trust in the improbable.
Wrestling with God is part of the faith journey.
Self-giving love leads to true happiness.
Life's struggles can lead to deeper understanding.
The adventure of faith includes peaks and valleys.
God is always pursuing us, inviting us to engage.
The ACTS Retreat offers a chance to deepen faith.
Finding meaning often requires looking where we least want to.
Chapters
00:00 The Call to Adventure in Faith
18:00 Wrestling with God: The Journey of Jacob
27:41 The Reluctant Prophet: Lessons from Jonah
31:35 Embracing the Adventure of Life
Link to Bishop Barron Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wof-503-our-call-to-radical-self-gift/id1065019039?i=1000722484340
Link to ACTS Retreat Info Page:
https://www.osvhub.com/mqpwg/forms/men-s-acts-retreat-nov-20-23-2025
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.
