The Catholic Dad Pod

Ryan Milana and Alex Burch

A podcast by dads for ALL men. Ryan and Alex here! Join us as we navigate the challenges of faith, fatherhood, and everyday life. We aren't experts or theologians. We're just two Catholic dads trying to grow in holiness while figuring out this thing called life. Join us as we explore practical ways to be spiritual leaders in our families and communities, share insights from saints and scripture, and discuss the struggles and joys of living out our faith in the modern world. Welcome to "The Catholic Dad Pod"

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#55
August 4 · 57 min
Ep 55: Mortal Sin: Part 1 (Chris Eversole)
Join us this week as we welcome back Chris Eversole to discuss the topic of mortal sin. What is it, what are the effects of it, and how do we guard against it? Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
#54
July 21 · 1 hr 17 min
Ep 54: You've Got A Friend In Me
Join us as we unpack the surprising realities of making and keeping real friendships as adults, why it gets more difficult, what turns acquaintances into true friends, and how faith changes everything. Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
#53
July 14 · 1 hr 21 min
Ep 53: Hearing God's Voice & The Average Joe's Sainthood (Fr. Peyton Plessala)
Join us as Fr. Peyton Plessala reveals that sainthood isn’t reserved for miracles, but found in the quiet faithfulness of ordinary life. In this conversation, we discuss how humility, perseverance, and openness to God’s grace can turn daily routines into a path toward holiness. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
#52
June 30 · 1 hr 6 min
Ep 52: The Coach, The Cross, & The Locker Room (Dan Duddy)
Join us as we sit down with Ryan's former high school football coach, Dan Duddy, to talk about the connection between athletics, discipline, brotherhood, and following Jesus. We reflect on the lessons football can teach about sacrifice, accountability, virtue, and what it means to be formed not just as athletes, but as Christian men. Like what you hear? Check out DanDuddy.com for more from our guest! Mentoring, public speaking, retreats and more! Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
#51
June 23 · 1 hr 14 min
Ep 51: The Anger Sharks Are Swimming In My Head
Join us as we explore one of the most common struggles men face: anger. From everyday annoyances and pet peeves to our pride, expectations, and insecurities, we explore how all these things spark anger inside us, and the ways Catholic men should respond. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
#50
June 16 · 1 hr 16 min
Ep 50: Steadfast: Faith Through Every Season (Alan Profozic)
Join us as we sit down with our dear friend, Alan Profozic, a veteran, devoted Catholic, faithful husband, and servant leader whose life has been a powerful witness to God's grace through both joy and suffering. Having recently lost his beloved wife after a lifetime of marriage, Alan shares how his faith in Christ has remained steadfast through hardship, loss, and life's many challenges. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
#49
June 9 · 33 min
Ep 49: Back Like We Never Left
After a short break, some rest and relaxation, we are happy to be back in the garage again. Welcome back to The Catholic Dad Pod! Catch up with us a bit as we launch another season. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
S2 · E48
April 7 · 1 hr 3 min
Ep 48: The Emotions of Holy Week
He is risen! Happy Easter, everyone! Join us as we open up about the emotions, challenges, and graces we experienced walking through Holy Week. From Palm Sunday to the joy of the Resurrection, we share what moved us, what surprised us, and what this sacred week stirs in our hearts. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
S2 · E47
March 31 · 1 hr 14 min
Ep 47: The Wives, Dying to Self, and Overstimulation
Join us as we welcome our amazing wives for an honest conversation about what it looks like to die to self in marriage and parenting. Are we doing it joyfully? Or are we keeping score? We dive into the rise of our wives favorite word, OVERSTIMULATED, and much more. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
S2 · E46
March 24 · 1 hr 17 min
Ep 46: Scary Movies, Catholic Women, Hollywood Weirdos and More (Dr. Chris Coleman)
Join us this week for our most unfiltered and unscripted episode yet. We welcome our friend and ACTS Retreat brother, Dr. Chris Coleman, to discuss living the Catholic life to its fullest. From movies that haunted us, why Catholic women are the best, all the way to why Hollywood is evil, we cover some serious ground here! Enjoy! Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
S2 · E45
March 17 · 1 hr 10 min
Ep 45: Laziness, Holy Rest, and Honoring the Sabbath
What is real rest? Is resting the same as being lazy? How do we actually rest in God’s love? And what does it mean to truly honor the Sabbath in a busy modern world? Join us as we explore the difference between laziness and the kind of rest that renews the body, mind, and soul. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
S2 · E44
March 10 · 1 hr 14 min
Ep 44: Identical Twins, Different Spiritual Journeys
Join us this week as we sit down with Ryan’s identical twin brother, Sean. Hear Sean’s perspective on how faith has shaped his life and how God continues to work in it today. From struggles and confessions to leaning on the saints for guidance, this honest conversation is full of faith, growth, and a little brotherly banter. You won’t want to miss this family affair. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
S2 · E43
March 4 · 1 hr 7 min
Ep 43: Lent Check: Are We Holy... Or Just Hungry?
Join us this week for an early Lent check-in! How are those Lenten commitments holding up? We dive into the importance of building healthy habits, why exercise matters not just for your body but for your mind and soul, and how discipline in one area strengthens every part of your life. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
S2 · E42
February 17 · 30 min
Ep 42: Lent: 40 Days, Zero Excuses
Lent isn’t just a season, it is a call to spiritual conversion. Join us this week as we unpack why Catholic men need to take Lent seriously. We dive into how partnering with our spouses for Lent strengthens our marriages, we share some of the tougher disciplines we’re taking on this year, and we explain why embracing discomfort is essential for real growth. Join us as we prepare our hearts for Easter by leaning into prayer, sacrifice, and the grace God offers in this season. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
S2 · E41
February 10 · 1 hr 13 min
Ep 41: Lord, Deliver Us From Distractions
Join us this week as we dive into a candid, real-life conversation about the distractions that pull us away from Christ, prayer, and our calling as husbands and fathers. From buzzing phones to constant fatigue, from the noise of daily life to the subtle temptations that chip away at our focus, we unpack the things that quietly (and not-so-quietly) derail our pursuit of holiness. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
S2 · E40
February 3 · 1 hr 5 min
Ep 40: Beatitude Check
Join us this week as we dive into the Beatitudes, what they mean, how our understanding of them has grown over the years, and how they challenge and guide us as Catholic men today. Rooted in Sunday’s Gospel, this conversation unpacks the beauty, depth, and real-world application of Christ’s call to holiness. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
S2 · E39
January 27 · 1 hr 13 min
Ep 39: Dads, Diets, and Discipline
Join us as we dive into the messy, real-life challenges of fatherhood, health, and faith. From resisting sweets to finding balance in routine, prayer, and community, we share our personal experiences with diet struggles, parenting hurdles, and spiritual growth. Whether you’re a parent or just someone trying to live intentionally, this episode offers a little insight to help you navigate life’s temptations with faith and humility. And maybe a little humor. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠⁠Click Here!⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
S2 · E38
January 20 · 1 hr 25 min
Ep 38: Raising Saints... Or Trying Our Best (Dan Whatley)
Join us as we welcome Dan Whatley to the show for a powerful conversation on raising older children in the faith and helping them take true ownership of their relationship with Christ. Together, we explore what it looks like for dads to guide teens toward authentic discipleship, model prayer and virtue, and live out the Gospel unashamedly in the workplace and beyond. From real-life stories to practical wisdom, this episode dives into the joys and challenges of leading by example as Catholic men. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! ⁠Click Here!⁠ Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠
S2 · E37
January 13 · 1 hr 39 min
Ep 37: Faith, Reason, and a Brand New Season (Michael Brunson)
Join us as we kick off season 2 of The Catholic Dad Pod with special guest Michael Brunson. In this episode, we dive into the rich theme of faith and reason, how the two not only coexist but strengthen one another. Michael shares his journey into the Catholic faith and offers insight into how wonder, curiosity, and the pursuit of truth have shaped his relationship with God. Help support our show! Buy a CDP t-shirt today! Click Here! Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Catholic shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠ If you want to check out the YouTube video that sparked this conversation, or any of the other resources we checked out, click the links below: 1. The Conversation Starter! 2. Fr. Chris Alar: Eucharistic Miracles 3. Bishop Robert Barron: Faith, Science, and Evangelization
#36
Dec 23, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Ep 36: Arma Lucis: The Armor of Light
Join us as we sit down with Nathan Davison, the founder of Arma Lucis, a candle company whose very name reflects a powerful journey from darkness into Christ’s light. Hear how Nathan faced one of the darkest moments of his life, how his faith was challenged and strengthened, and how trusting in the Lord reshaped his perspective and purpose. From personal struggle to spiritual renewal, this conversation sheds light on the transformative power of Christ and what it truly means to wear the Armor of Light. To check out the amazing candles Nathan creates, go check out Arma Lucis now! Don't forget to check out Word on Fire for all your Christmas shopping needs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠

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