In this episode, I unpack the explosive boldness that ignited the early Church—from Peter’s courtroom defiance before the Sanhedrin and Paul’s chains-to-pulpit preaching in Rome to John Paul II celebrating Christmas Mass under communist guns in Poland. We’ll explore how the Holy Spirit fuels unshakable Christian courage, the fierce opposition these saints overcame, and how you can activate that same audacious faith today.

What You’ll Discover

• How Peter’s stand before the Sanhedrin redefined what it means to witness for Christ

• Why Paul’s trials in Rome became the launchpad for global evangelization

• What John Paul II’s Christmas Mass under machine guns teaches about fearless faith

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In this episode, on The Chris Stefanick Show I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (economist and Ruth Institute founder to expose the hidden forces that drove the sexual revolution—and the real human cost behind each “breakthrough.” From the birth-control agenda that promised consequence-free intimacy to the no-fault divorce mindset that shattered families, the evolving gender narrative that confuses identity, and the eugenics roots of modern family planning.

We’ll also reveal the top-down strategies that fast-tracked transgender policies and debunk the global overpopulation panic that sold billions on contraception.

Timestamps:

2:30 The Sexual Revolution: Why It Promised Freedom but Delivered Confusion”

11:31 “You Can’t Have ‘Safe Sex’ and Babies: The Contraceptive Lie Exposed”

13:17 “When Families Fracture: The Hidden Cost of the Divorce Ideology”

23:54 How Transgenderism Was Imposed from the Top Down

41:55 The Overpopulation Myth That Sold Billions on Birth Control”

50:44 Eugenics Unmasked: The Sinister Roots of Modern ‘Family Planning

Resources Mentioned: Jenifer Morse Books:

The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and Why the Church was Right All Along: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/the-sexual-state-2/

Love and Economics: It Takes a Family to Raise a Village: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/love-and-economics-it-takes-a-family-to-raise-a-village/

Smart Sex: Finding Lifelong Love in a Hookup World: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/smart-sex-finding-life-long-love-in-a-hook-up-world/

101 Tips for a Happier Marriage:https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-a-happier-marriage/

The Sexual Revolution and Its Victims: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/the-sexual-revolution-and-its-victims/

101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-marrying-the-right-person/

Jenifer Morse Website: https://ruthinstitute.org/

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In this episode, I unpack the mystery of the Eucharist for Corpus Christi Sunday—from Jesus’s bold John 6 teaching (“Unless you eat my flesh…”) to awe-inspiring Eucharistic miracles in Italy, Mexico, and Poland. We’ll explore how bread and wine truly become His body and blood (transubstantiation), why so many first walked away, and how today every Mass brings you into Calvary and the empty tomb.

What You’ll Discover

• The radical words that made Peter stay (and why they still matter)

• Scientific tests that revealed living human tissue on consecrated Hosts

• How genuine Eucharistic Adoration can transform your faith

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He beat Bobby Flay. Now he’s feeding souls with bacon, theology, and the Eucharist.

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Fr. Leo Patalinghug—a priest, chef, and one of the most joy-filled guys I know to talk about something that hits closer to home than you might expect: your dinner table.

This isn’t just about food. It’s about faith that shows up in the ordinary. It’s about how the Eucharist connects to your kitchen, why your table is under spiritual attack, and how reclaiming one simple habit, eating together, can literally change lives.

Timestamps:

4:55 – Catholicism isn’t boring—it’s meant to feel like a feast.

6:17 – Fr. Leo explains the “baptism of bacon” (yes, really).

8:31 – What REALLY happened when Fr. Leo beat Bobby Flay on national TV?

11:21 – The Eucharist is the most powerful act of divine hospitality.

13:14 – God is a … Foodie!? Exploring the theology of meals. ️

16:40 – The devil hates your dinner table—and here’s why. ⚔️

31:25 – Regular family dinners can help fight addiction, anxiety, and more.

35:12 – Turns out, what your kids want most is simple: time with you.

This episode is your reminder to slow down, make the pizza, and invite God to the table. Because that’s where heaven touches earth.

Resources Mentioned:

Father Leo’s Books:

Saving the Family: https://shop.platinggrace.com/collections/books/products/saving-the-family

Spicing Up Married Life: https://shop.platinggrace.com/collections/books/products/spicing-up-married-life

Grace Before Meals: https://shop.platinggrace.com/collections/books/products/grace-before-meals-cookbook

Epic Food Fight: https://shop.platinggrace.com/collections/books/products/epic-food-fight-a-bite-sized-history-of-salvation

Dining with the Saints: https://shop.platinggrace.com/collections/books/products/dining-with-the-saints

Father Leo’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFatherLeoShow

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Let’s be real—people can be challenging. But trying to do life without them? That’s even worse.

We’re in the middle of a loneliness epidemic—and it’s wrecking our health, our joy, and our souls. Worse than high cholesterol. More isolating than ever. And no one’s talking about it.

In this episode, I’m diving into the real reason we feel so disconnected—and what the Trinity has to do with it. (Yep. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have something to say about your friendships.)

Discover why the Trinity holds the key to healing our disconnection.

Why scrolling can’t replace real friendship

How the early Church got it right—and what we’ve forgotten

The simple shift that could change your life (and your parish) This one’s practical. It’s personal. It’s powerful.And honestly? It might just change how you think about Church, friendship, and what it means to be human again.

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Tech addiction is real—and it’s stealing your time, your peace, and your purpose. But you don’t have to stay stuck.

In this powerful episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with Andrew Laubacher, founder of Humanality, to expose how your smartphone is rewiring your brain—and what you can do to take your life back.

93% of your free time is being eaten by screens

The average teen is on social media 5+ hours/day

1 in 5 millennials has no friends

And your phone was engineered to make this worse

This conversation will give you the truth about tech addiction, the science behind attention loss, and real tools to break free—without going off the grid.

Timestamps

2:25 – Goldfish is greater than a human attention span?!

14:41 – Why moderation fails (and what works)

15:25 – 27 years of your life lost to screens

37:17 – The loneliness epidemic no one’s talking about

39:13 – What is a Digital Detox Village?

42:30 – How to reclaim your mind, time, and joy

Resources Mentioned

Light Phone –

What if everything you’re waiting for hinges on one word: SUDDENLY?

Pentecost wasn’t a slow spiritual awakening. It was a detonation. The Church didn’t tiptoe onto the scene—it BURST into the world with power, clarity, and joy. And that same Spirit that flipped the lives of the Apostles upside down… still moves today.

In this episode, we delve into what really happened on Pentecost and why it matters more than ever. If you’ve been stuck in fear, burnout, or just wondering where God is, this is for you. This isn’t a pep talk. It’s a call to breathe in the Spirit of God—and exhale His power into the world around you. Because you’re not just here to be inspired. You’re here to be transformed.

Come, Holy Spirit.

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What happens when “living your truth” leaves you feeling more lost than ever? In this powerful episode, Kim Zember shares her deeply personal journey through same-sex relationships, heartbreak, and the search for identity—and how it all collided with the radical love of Jesus.

Kim isn’t here to debate or condemn. She’s here to tell the truth about what it’s like to chase love that doesn’t satisfy… and to be found by the One who does. Her story is raw, redemptive, and full of the kind of hope our world is starving for.

Timestamps:

4:35 - “My identity is not in what I do—it’s in what He’s done.”

6:11 - “I just wanted to be loved.” Where the ache began.

11:59 - Can something feel right… and still be wrong?

40:46 - “God’s not trying to fix me. He’s making me whole.”

46:37 - Why affirmation isn’t the same as love

43:42 - What to say when your child says, “I’m gay”

47:52 - Fasting for your children: the forgotten weapon

If you’ve ever wrestled with identity, love, or how to walk with someone who is—this episode will challenge and encourage you. There’s a love stronger than any label.

A truth deeper than any feeling.And a God who calls you His.

Previous Episode with Kim Zember: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkxqBIkIwuw

Kim's Zember's Website: https://boldlybeloved.com/

Kim Zember's book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/restless-heart/?srsltid=AfmBOorzpuoHvPNfPuw95SVMjlhojl7WGhNJ8vij00gGKZClmVX5DdDK

Kim Kember's New Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1mlyfHaK3A

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