The Wise Guys Podcast

God’s Approachability: Touching the Eucharist, Signs of Affection, and Intimacy with Jesus

In this episode, we talk about what reverence actually means, whether Catholics sometimes unintentionally treat God like He’s distant or untouchable, and how Jesus constantly reveals Himself as deeply holy *and* deeply approachable. We discuss fear, intimacy with God, the Eucharist, and how receiving Jesus should draw us closer to Him — not keep us at arm’s length. We also get into why affection and intimacy with God can feel especially difficult for men, and how men and women often experience their relationship with God differently.

Conquer Catholic Guilt: How to Examine Your Conscience Without Scrupulosity or Shame

In this episode, we dive into confession, conscience, and the fine line between conviction and scrupulosity. We talk about what actually makes a sin mortal, how to discern grave matter, and how to examine your conscience without spiraling into shame or anxiety.    We also explore what confession can look like when you’re not bringing major sins, but instead trying to understand the deeper roots beneath recurring habits, temptations, and disordered desires.    Along the way, we address “Catholic guilt,” unhealthy self-scrutiny, and the temptation to start scrutinizing everyone else too. Because the truth is: we rarely know the full story of what’s happening in another person’s heart.

Why We (Still) Need Miracles

Miracles are one of the most fascinating parts of Christianity, but what are they for?   In this episode, we explore what miracles actually are, why Jesus performed them, and whether or not miracles have decreased since the time of the Apostles. We also chat about healing Masses, miraculous healings, and the tension between healthy skepticism and genuine openness to God’s power.   This conversation is less about chasing signs and more about understanding what miracles are meant to point us toward. Hint: It's God.

Why We (Still) Need Miracles

Miracles are one of the most fascinating parts of Christianity, but what are they for? In this episode, we explore what miracles actually are, why Jesus performed them, and whether or not miracles have decreased since the time of the Apostles. We also chat about healing Masses, miraculous healings, and the tension between healthy skepticism and genuine openness to God’s power. This conversation is less about chasing signs and more about understanding what miracles are meant to point us toward. Hint: It's God.

Was Jesus a Pacifist?

Christians often misunderstand the meaning of "peace". Too often, it gets reduced to “just be nice” or “never fight back”—but that’s not what Jesus taught, and it’s not what the Church believes. In this episode of Wise Guys Podcast, we challenge the idea that peace equals passivity. We dig into what Scripture actually says, what the Church teaches about self-defense, and why protecting human dignity requires us to establish and sometimes enforce real boundaries. Peace isn’t about avoiding conflict, it’s about responding to it rightly. ✅ NOTES: During this episode, when addressing Jesus’ prohibition of armed revolution, (turn the other cheek), I failed to mention one obvious point: by turning the other cheek, Jesus tells us to oppose political injustice through non-violent resistance. The three best examples of this are the March on Montgomery, the Solidarity Movement in Poland, and the March for Life. The logic of non-violent resistance does not eliminate the right to self-defense. Rather, it affirms that armed resistance is almost never a morally licit means for resolving political failure. It’s too destabilizing to the commonwealth. The same logic is applied when the state seeks to execute a Christian because of their faith. Non-violent resistance represents the decision to appeal to a higher authority, namely, God. It is not a command to be passive in the face of abuse. -Dr. Michel Therrien