A podcast about life as a Catholic and a Dad.
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Michael O’Rourke has been married for 33 years, has 10 kids, 5 grandkids, and a passion for sharing what he’s learned about the Catholic Faith, marriage, and fatherhood. His oldest son John-Andrew is now married, does not have kids, is too young for grandkids, but is a passionately Catholic filmmaker with a knack for uncovering engaging stories. Together they make up The Strong Catholic Dad Podcast.
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Ep. 20: Secret To Happiness- What I Wish I Knew at Age 17 | Commencement Address
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19:20Michael reveals the secret to happiness that so many people today get wrong. He charges the Homeschool Graduating Class of 2024 to get it right. The FREE Family Conquest program helps parents “Light that Fire!…before it’s too late.”What Fire? The love of God and of family.Too Late? 13 is the average age a child rejects the Faith and his family in h…
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Ep. 19: Stop Unknowingly Burning Holes in Your Kids' Self-Worth | Tearjerker Kelly Clarkson Piece by Piece
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16:09Michael explains how he unknowingly burned lots of little holes in his kids' self-worth that made a big hole. He shares how to change that now, to pick up the pieces... before it's too late. Hear and watch this Episode including Kelly Clarkson's Piece by Piece song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnb1IVHW8dw Direct Link to Kelly Clarkso…
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Ep. 18: The Biggest Problems We Face are Spiritual Ones!
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17:36Michael explains spiritual problems as the biggest ones we face, where spiritual power comes from, why the family is crucial NOW, and how the $80k needed for FamilyConquest.org can be reached with 3 weeks. (The great nuclear false alarm Michael mentioned happened in 1983, not 1986!) Family Conquest: a Free, Fun, and Effective way to connect with Go…
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Ep. 17: Tithing Can Save Your Life!
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17:00Michael gives some examples from scripture and his personal life about the saving power of tithing. Family Conquest: a Free, Fun, and Effective way to connect with God and your kids using cool YouTube Viral videos. Learn more: https://www.strongcatholicdad.com/FamilyConquest/ Donate :-) https://app.ribbon.giving/campaigns/camp_hf5xbpeZyTaRCfyg Conn…
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Ep. 16: If You're Too Lenient
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29:23Michael and John-Andrew discuss the ramifications of overly-lenient parenting. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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Ep. 15: If You're Too Harsh
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30:10Michael and John-Andrew discuss the ramifications of overly-harsh parenting. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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Ep. 14: If It's Not Up for Debate
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30:12Michael and John-Andrew discuss the importance of explaining the tenets of the Faith to your kids. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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Ep. 13: If It's Up for Debate
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31:22Michael and John-Andrew discuss the importance of discussion. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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Ep. 12: If You're Worried About Civil Unrest
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31:25Michael and John-Andrew discuss the effects of civil unrest on yourself and your children. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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Ep. 11: If You Think It's Too Late
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29:16Michael and John-Andrew discuss mending damaged relationships with your kids. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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Ep. 10: If You Think It's Too Early
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29:44Michael and John-Andrew discuss the importance of starting early on building relationships with your kids. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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Ep. 9: If Christmas Isn't Memorable
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29:36Michael and John-Andrew discuss the importance of Christmas traditions. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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Ep. 8: If You Feel Undermined By Your Kids
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29:59Michael and John-Andrew continue last week's discussion, this time covering how to handle undermining from your kids. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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Ep. 7: If You Feel Undermined By Your Wife
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29:57Michael and John-Andrew discuss Michael and Maria's experiences with marital counseling. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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Ep. 6: If You Don't Know How to Pray
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28:32Michael and John-Andrew discuss the importance of prayer in fatherhood, and how to get started on a vibrant prayer life. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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Ep. 5: If It's the Last Time
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26:43Michael and John-Andrew reflect on the passing of Uncle David, holidays without loved ones, and living in the present moment. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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Ep. 4: If Your Kids Don't Like Each Other
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27:57Michael and John-Andrew discuss the deliberate choices which have led to blossoming relationships between the O'Rourke siblings. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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Ep. 3: If You're Not Passionate About Your Job
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29:31Michael and John-Andrew discuss the role passion plays in your work, and how to discern if it's time to move on. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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Ep. 2: If Your Child Has Unrealistic Dreams
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29:22Michael and John-Andrew discuss the role of a parent in bringing their children's dreams to fruition. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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Michael and his oldest son John-Andrew discuss how parenting changes over time. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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BONUS #4: My Garage Began to Flood
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28:35Michael discusses the impact little interactions with your kids have on their future, the little things parents often overlook, and how to teach hard lessons. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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BONUS #3: The Power of Touch
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26:02Michael discusses the power of physical touch to help build stronger relationships with your kids. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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BONUS #2: Sin, Grace, Suffering and Reparation
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23:19Michael discusses the incredible interplay between sin, grace, suffering and reparation, and how it can help us practically to find new purpose in the trying moments in life. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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BONUS #1: We Have a Duty to Pass on the Faith
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25:24Michael discusses a crucial obligation he failed to fulfill for the first 15 years of his fatherhood, the fact that God is not a jerk, and the freedom that comes with trusting God. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadVon Strong Catholic Dad
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JACD 224 - Tracking Tolo
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1:04:38Coronavirus, sleepovers and hunting for flour! Holy Homework: Who is the Patron Saint of Pregnant Women? Thank you to all my JACD patrons. If you would like to support Just A Catholic Dad by becoming a patron, please go to: https://www.patreon.com/jacd I love to get your feedback! Send your email or MP3/MP4s to: [email protected] You ca…
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JACD 223 - Miracles
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1:00:56Brexit Day and when is a miracle a miracle? Holy Homework: Who is the Patron Saint of Pregnant Women? Thank you to all my JACD patrons. If you would like to support Just A Catholic Dad by becoming a patron, please go to: https://www.patreon.com/jacd I love to get your feedback! Send your email or MP3/MP4s to: [email protected] You can f…
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JACD 222 - Pass The Tinsel
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1:00:51Christmas. Or Advent. Or Christmas? Holy Homework: What are the 'O Antiphons'? Thank you to all my JACD patrons. If you would like to support Just A Catholic Dad by becoming a patron, please go to: https://www.patreon.com/jacd I love to get your feedback! Send your email or MP3/MP4s to: [email protected] You can find me at www.justacath…
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JACD 221 - And Relax
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1:01:11Sean's brain is full and Isaiah's prophecies get relevant. Holy Homework: What is the devotion to The Sacred Heart? Thank you to all my JACD patrons. If you would like to support Just A Catholic Dad by becoming a patron, please go to: https://www.patreon.com/jacd I love to get your feedback! Send your email or MP3/MP4s to: feedback@justacatholicdad…
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JACD 220 - Jumping For Jesus
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1:02:48What do Disneyland Paris, Little Mix and a shortish Tax Collector have in common? Holy Homework: Who were the Sadducees and what did they believe? Thank you to all my JACD patrons. If you would like to support Just A Catholic Dad by becoming a patron, please go to: https://www.patreon.com/jacd I love to get your feedback! Send your email or MP3/MP4…
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JACD 219 - Finding The Way
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59:08New horizons for Nicki and how faith and hope can guide us on our way. Holy Homework: What is the proper name of The Franciscans and when were they formed? Thank you to all my JACD patrons. If you would like to support Just A Catholic Dad by becoming a patron, please go to: https://www.patreon.com/jacd I love to get your feedback! Send your email o…
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JACD 218 - Holistic Homilies
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46:35What makes a good Homily and how do you survive a tough one? Holy Homework: What are the 3 [poems that make up Dante's Divine Comedy? Thank you to all my JACD patrons. If you would like to support Just A Catholic Dad by becoming a patron, please go to: https://www.patreon.com/jacd I love to get your feedback! Send your email or MP3/MP4s to: feedbac…
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JACD 217 - The Theatre The Theatre
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55:52Sean and Caitie get theatrical and we say goodbye to a much loved priest Holy Homework: What was the formal name of the Knights Templar? Thank you to all my JACD patrons. If you would like to support Just A Catholic Dad by becoming a patron, please go to: https://www.patreon.com/jacd I love to get your feedback! Send your email or MP3/MP4s to: feed…
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JACD 216 - Crossroads
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1:09:18Sean makes some life changes and finds himself at a crossroads. Thank you to all my JACD patrons. If you would like to support Just A Catholic Dad by becoming a patron, please go to: https://www.patreon.com/jacd I love to get your feedback! Send your email or MP3/MP4s to: [email protected] You can find me at www.justacatholicdad.com and…
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JACD 215 - On The Other Hand
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57:09Summer vacation, picnics rediscovered and Sean reflects on the previous episode. Links: https://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/listing/the-great-hall/ https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/ Thank you to all my JACD patrons. If you would like to support Just A Catholic Dad by becoming a patron, please go to: https://www.patreon.com/jacd I love to get y…
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