Learn how Catholicism is the secret to the human experience so you can stop whiteknuckling life. - - - - - - 📖 Episode Summary In this episode, Fr. Craig (the Monk) and Jimmy (the Meathead) dive deep into the final five disciplines of the Catholic Christian life. Using stories from jiu-jitsu training, The Matrix, Tolkien, and even Disney fast passes, they explore what it really means to grow in faith and holiness in the middle of busy, modern life. From cultivating virtue to reading Scripture without getting overwhelmed, building true community, living generously, and sharing your faith with others, this conversation blends wisdom and humor into a roadmap for spiritual growth. 🕊️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why the moral life is like training for a black belt—it takes a lifetime of discipline. How to read the Bible in a way that actually makes sense (and doesn’t put you to sleep). The secret to building deep, lasting friendships in community—even as an adult. Why generosity isn’t just about money, but a way of living with open hands. How evangelization is really just “one beggar telling another where to find bread.” 📌 The Nine Catholic Disciplines (Full List) The Sacramental Life The Interior Life (Prayer) Fasting & Abstinence Silence & Solitude The Moral Life Knowledge of Sacred Scripture The Communal Life The Generous Life The Fruitful Life (Evangelization)