📖 Download the 7-Tool Gameplan to Live with Purpose and Become the Man God Made You to Be → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7tools🌐 Connect with Jack Beers and explore his work at The Catholic Mentor → https://www.thecatholicmentor.com/What would make a bar-mitzvahed Jewish kid become a devout Catholic?In this candid First Thoughts recap of Episode 47, Mitch and I unpack the three moments from Jack Beers’ radical conversion that rocked us most—from agnosticism to that chapel prayer: “I believe…and I don’t want to.” We wrestle with duty, desire, and the cost of following God when it challenges family expectations.🔥 In this short debrief, we dive into:✔️ The “Lion King moment” that cracked Jack’s heart open to God✔️ How desire both leads us and can turn tyrant✔️ Wrestling with family, identity, and a costly leap of faith✔️ Why real love—not logic—sparked Jack’s conversion✔️ Practical takeaways for Catholic men in marriage, fatherhood, and purposeIf you’ve ever wanted comfort more than calling, this conversation is for you.💬 What hit you hardest?Comment below or email me: nick@craftedformore.com📖 Need tools for faith, confidence, and freedom?Grab the 7-Tool Gameplan → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7tools👥 Looking for brotherhood?Join the Men Striving for More Discord community → https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv🧭 Want 1-on-1 mentorship?Explore Crafted for More Mentorship → https://craftedformore.com📩 Questions or feedback?Email: nick@craftedformore.comHey Brother — A Podcast for Catholic MenA product of Crafted for More — Mentorship for Men.#HeyBrotherPodcast #CatholicMen #ConversionStory #JackBeers #JewishToCatholic #Brotherhood #AuthenticManhood #CatholicConversion #FaithJourney #MasculineVirtue #LionKingMoment #CatholicMentor #VirtueOverDesire

📖 Download the 7-Tool Gameplan to Live with Purpose and Become the Man God Made You to Be → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7tools🌐 Connect with Jack Beers and explore his work at The Catholic Mentor → https://www.thecatholicmentor.com/What would make a bar mitzvahed Jewish kid become a devout Catholic?In this powerful episode of the Hey Brother Podcast, Jack Beers shares the story of his radical conversion to Catholicism — from agnosticism to a profound encounter with Jesus in a Catholic church. Nick and Jack dive into what it means to follow God’s call, even when it costs you your family’s approval… and why true manhood means asking not “What do I want?” but “What does God want?”🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✔️ The “Lion King moment” that cracked Jack’s heart open to God✔️ How desire can lead us—but also become a tyrant✔️ Wrestling with family, identity, and making a costly leap of faith✔️ Why real love—not logic—was the turning point for Jack’s conversion✔️ How Catholic men can grow in marriage, fatherhood, and purposeIf you’ve ever wrestled with your calling or feared letting people down by doing what God asks… this conversation will hit home.💬 What did you think of Jack’s story?Drop a comment or send us an email: nick@craftedformore.com📖 Want tools to grow in faith, confidence, and freedom?Download the 7-Tool Gameplan → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7tools👥 Looking for real brotherhood?Join our Men Striving for More Discord community → https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv🧭 Need personal mentorship to live with purpose?Explore Crafted for More Mentorship → https://craftedformore.com📩 Have questions or feedback?Reach out: 📧 nick@craftedformore.comHey Brother — A Podcast for Catholic MenA product of Crafted for More — Mentorship for Men.#HeyBrotherPodcast #CatholicMen #ConversionStory #JackBeers #JewishToCatholic #Brotherhood #AuthenticManhood #CatholicConversion #FaithJourney #MasculineVirtue #LionKingMoment #CatholicMentor #VirtueOverDesire

Want freedom from addiction and lust—without the shame?Register now for the free workshop on May 22 → https://www.craftedformore.com/live-workshop(Replay available if you can’t attend live.)“Why can’t I beat this?”“What’s wrong with me?”“If I just tried harder…”If you’ve ever asked yourself those questions while stuck in the cycle of porn or lust, this episode is for you. Nick opens up about what he wishes someone had told him years ago—and why this battle isn’t your fault.From breaking the lie of shame to uncovering the root of addiction, this short episode will shift how you see yourself and give you a new starting point for real healing.🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✔️ Why porn addiction is not a moral failure✔️ How compulsive behavior forms—and how to unlearn it✔️ The deeper reason men turn to lust and fantasy✔️ Why this is a healing process, not a single event✔️ How you can start walking in the freedom God made you forIf you’re ready to stop trying harder and start healing deeper, this episode—and the May 22 workshop—are for you.🧠 Want a 3-step process to break free from porn?👉 Register for the workshop: https://www.craftedformore.com/live-w...💬 Know a brother who needs to hear this?Send him the link—or drop a comment with your thoughts.📖 Want tools to grow in faith, confidence, and freedom?Download the 7-Tool Gameplan → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7tools💬 Looking for real brotherhood?Join our Men Striving for More Discord community → / discord 🧭 Need personal mentorship to live with purpose?Explore Crafted for More Mentorship → https://craftedformore.com📩 Have questions or feedback?Reach out: 📧 nick@craftedformore.comHey Brother — A Podcast for Catholic MenA product of Crafted for More — Mentorship for Men.#CatholicMen #HeyBrotherPodcast #FreedomFromPorn #Lust #AddictionRecovery #MasculineHealing #CatholicHealing #Brotherhood #CatholicMentorship #ShameFreeHealing #Virtue #AuthenticManhood #HealingFromAddiction

📖 Download the 7-Tool Gameplan to Live with Purpose and Become the Man God Made You to Be → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7toolsMost men settle for stability.But what if God is calling you to risk everything?In this First Thoughts breakdown of our conversation with Martin Watjen, Mitch and I dive into the deeper story underneath the story—why Martin’s “yes” to God wasn't just about leaving a job, but about reclaiming his role as a man, father, and missionary disciple.🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✔️ Why mission without brotherhood will always burn you out✔️ The lie men believe about “being the provider”✔️ How to discern God's voice vs. your own fear✔️ What it really takes to follow God's call—even when it's inconvenientIf you’ve ever felt stuck in a good life but not a God life, this one’s for you.🌐 Learn more about Elevated Parish Missions:https://elevatedparishmissions.org📧 Contact Martin directly: martin@elevatedparishmissions.org📖 Want tools to grow in faith, confidence, and freedom?Download the 7-Tool Gameplan → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7tools💬 Looking for real brotherhood?Join our Men Striving for More Discord community → / discord 🧭 Need personal mentorship to live with purpose?Explore Crafted for More Mentorship → https://craftedformore.com📩 Have thoughts or questions?Leave a comment or reach out:📧 nick@craftedformore.com

📖 Download the 7-Tool Gameplan to Live with Purpose and Become the Man God Made You to Be → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7toolsMost men carry the silent burden of having to provide.But what if provision isn’t actually your role?In this powerful episode of the Hey Brother Podcast, Martin Watson shares how one conversation flipped his view of fatherhood, work, and his worth as a man. From collapsing in his wife’s arms to launching a national parish mission movement, Martin reveals what happens when a man chooses presence over performance and trust over control.🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✔️ Why your role as a father is to protect—not provide✔️ The powerful moment Martin’s marriage could have cracked… and what he chose instead✔️ How God’s fingerprints show up in our burnout, setbacks, and schedules✔️ What Elevated Parish Missions is doing to reawaken parish life across the U.S.If you’ve ever felt pressure to do it all—as a dad, husband, or worker—this one’s for you.🌐 Learn more about Elevated Parish Missions:https://elevatedparishmissions.org📧 Contact Martin directly: martin@elevatedparishmissions.org📖 Want tools to grow in faith, confidence, and freedom?Download the 7-Tool Gameplan → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7tools💬 Looking for real brotherhood?Join our Men Striving for More Discord community → / discord 🧭 Need personal mentorship to live with purpose?Explore Crafted for More Mentorship → https://craftedformore.com📩 Have thoughts or questions?Leave a comment or reach out:📧 nick@craftedformore.comHey Brother — A Podcast for Catholic MenA product of Crafted for More — Mentorship for Men.#CatholicMen #HeyBrotherPodcast #Fatherhood #Faith #AuthenticManhood #Providence #Brotherhood #Masculinity #Vocation #Steubenville #ElevatedParishMissions

FREE E-book, "7 Tools for Becoming the Man God Made You to Be" → https://craftedformore.com/#7toolsMany Catholic men today long for real brotherhood, emotional strength, and the courage to face suffering—but feel stuck, isolated, or reactive.In Episode 41 of the Hey Brother Podcast, Nick shares three life-changing lessons from his powerful conversation with Nic Kovatch, focusing on how authentic brotherhood, emotional mastery, and facing suffering head-on can lead you to true freedom as a man of God.🔥 In this episode, we dive into: ✔️ How real brotherhood demands deep vulnerability and endurance✔️ Why emotional mastery (responding, not reacting) leads to true freedom✔️ How sitting with suffering brings healing, strength, and spiritual growth✔️ Practical steps to build resilience, faith, and stronger relationshipsIf you’re a Catholic man struggling with isolation, anger, or emotional pain—this episode will give you real hope, encouragement, and tools to grow.📖 Want practical tools to become the man God made you to be? Download my FREE E-book, "7 Tools for Becoming the Man God Made You to Be" → https://craftedformore.com/#7tools🔥 Seeking real Catholic brotherhood? 💬 Join the Men Striving for More Discord community → / discord 📩 Need 1:1 mentorship to break free from isolation, anger, or addiction? Explore Crafted for More Mentorship → https://craftedformore.com📩 Share your thoughts or questions: Comment below or email me: 📧 nick@craftedformore.comHey Brother — A Podcast for Catholic Men | Brotherhood, Freedom, Faith, and Emotional Healing#CatholicMen #Brotherhood #EmotionalHealing #FreedomInChrist #AuthenticManhood #Faith #Suffering #HeyBrotherPodcast #CatholicPodcast #Mentorship

Most men long for real connection—but few know where to start. In today’s world, authentic brotherhood often feels out of reach.But what if prayer is the starting point?In this episode of the Hey Brother Podcast, Nic Kovatch shares how a life rooted in prayer and presence has shaped everything—from fatherhood to friendship to finding purpose in work. From his time as a campus minister to his current role with Galilee, Nic opens up about the joys and struggles of living out faith in real life.🔥 In this episode, we dive into: ✔️ How prayer builds real brotherhood (and why it’s more than just “checking the box”) ✔️ What it means to walk with other men through suffering and silence ✔️ Why perfectionism keeps us from true intimacy—with others and with God ✔️ The power of simply showing up, listening, and choosing presenceIf you’ve ever wrestled with finding real friends, balancing fatherhood and faith, or healing your view of God through community—this one’s for you.Learn more about Galilee and email Nic at: nic@gotogalilee.org 📖 Want practical tools to grow in faith and confidence?Get my FREE E-book, "7 Tools for Becoming the Man God Made You to Be" → https://craftedformore.com/#7tools🔥 Looking for real brotherhood?💬 Join our Men Striving for More Discord community → https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv📩 Need personal mentorship to break free from isolation?Check out Crafted for More Mentorship → https://craftedformore.com📩 Have thoughts or questions?Comment below or send me a message:📧 nick@craftedformore.comHey Brother — A Podcast for Catholic Men is a product of Crafted for More — Mentorship for Men.#Brotherhood #CatholicMen #Faith #Fatherhood #Prayer #Community #AuthenticBrotherhood #Vulnerability #HeyBrotherPodcast