The FORGE Podcast

Episode 13: Big News: Forge is Expanding to Wichita!

We’ve got exciting news to share—Forge is expanding its on-the-ground mission to a new city: Wichita, Kansas! Beginning this September, Forge Wichita will begin hosting men’s nights, coordinating small groups, and helping build a brotherhood of men committed to becoming saints in their families and communities. Leading the charge in Wichita is Eric Doerneman, a Wichita native with a powerful story. Eric left behind a promising career as an aerospace engineer to follow a deeper calling. He’s smart, faithful, passionate, and charismatic—and we couldn’t be more excited to have him join the Forge team. Learn more about Eric and what’s coming in Wichita here: 👉 myforge.org/wichita [https://myforge.org/wichita] Want to meet Eric? Take a listen to today’s brand-new podcast episode. John Bishop sits down with Eric to talk about one of the most pressing spiritual battles of our time: the epidemic of pornography addiction. Never in human history has such a massive portion of the population been enslaved by the same thing. But there is hope. As St. Paul writes, “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more” (Romans 5:20). God has the power to turn even a man’s greatest weakness into the very source of his strength. 🎧 Don’t miss it—listen now and share with a friend.

Episode 12: The Most Important Habit a Man Can Build | Fr. Boniface Hicks

Prayer is not optional.  In a world where men are bombarded with noise, screens, and temptations, distraction isn’t just a nuisance—it’s a spiritual war. And in that war, prayer is your lifeline, your foundation, and your compass. That’s why we’re urging you to listen to this conversation with Fr. Boniface Hicks, a Benedictine monk and the lead chaplain for Exodus 90. In this episode, Fr. Boniface breaks open the why behind daily prayer—and just as importantly, the how. Because this isn’t about adding another task to your to-do list. It’s about becoming a man who knows who he is, where he’s going, and what it takes to get there. Prayer roots you. Prayer strengthens you. Prayer makes you dangerous—in the right way. You’ve never needed it more than now. So take 20 minutes to listen, and let this be the spark that ignites your prayer life. Because a man who doesn’t pray… is a man who’s drifting. And a drifting man is easy to destroy.

Episode 11: Grandfathers Matter - Intentional Catholic Grandparenting | Dan Spencer

Faithful Catholic grandparents care deeply about passing down their faith to their family. But our post-Christian world seeks to destroy their grandchildren’s faith in God. This leaves grandparents confused about just exactly what role, if any, they should play in the spiritual lives of their grandchildren. Listen to the full conversation that John Bishop had with Dan Spencer on the critical role of  grandfathers and how to steward that role with intentionality.

Ep 10: Digital Destruction: A Call to Action | Dr. Johann D'Souza

Today, we face an unprecedented challenge: the digital world. In this episode John Bishop sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Johann D'Souza to discuss the destructive nature of technology and how it effects young people, how to build healthy brain habits, and practical solutions for parents living in today's world.

Ep 9: Michael Foley | Drink Like a Saint: Alcohol, Kids & the Good Life

What does it mean to drink like a Saint? In this episode John Bishop sits down with Baylor professor, Michael Foley Ph.D., author of the bestselling book, "Drinking with the Saints." Dr. Foley paints a picture for virtuous drinking and gives tips on how to raise children with healthy sense for alcohol.