In this episode, the dogs celebrate Mike’s braceless teeth (01:00) and he shares an epic stair jumping saga from a recent Metz family gathering (08:10). Rob brings up the importance of confronting fear after a close call (15:00) and asks Mike and Connor how they “convey the strength of God as a baby?” (28:05) They all discuss their desire for such a personal God (30:00). Connor shares his recent experience Christmas caroling (32:48) and Rob puts words to the disruptive power of the Incarnation (41:10).
Quotes:
“The art of getting better is having someone coach you to get out of your comfort zone.” (Connor, 11:40)
“Fear isn’t irrational, it’s almost too rational.” (Connor, 17:40)
“It’s always personal, the father has to know his son in order to know what they are capable of and what they need. You can’t fake that.” (Mike, 25:35)
“There is a wildness to God.” (Rob, 30:25)
“This (The Nativity) is the most powerful moment in all of human history and it is in a cave with a child.” (Mike, 35:20)
“Christ breaks language.” (Mike quoting Bishop Robert Barron, 37:27)
“I cannot stay content; I have to be broken open. This world, it needs light. It needs this baby so bad.” (Connor, 39:00)
“Why would a 17-year-old illiterate peasant girl be in charge of the armies of France and win, unless St. Michael is actually talking to her?” (Connor 43:36)
“The only reason John the Baptist is the greatest of the prophets is because of his proximity to Jesus. He’s also the one who says the least. All he does is call to repentance, a turning to God who has a face.” (Rob, 44:25)
Media Mentions:
- Paw Patrol
- Genesis (Cain and Abel)
- Adam Makos and Larry Alexander’s A Higher Call: An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War II
- The Witcher (2019- present)
- Luigi Giussani’s The Religious Sense
- Silent Night
- Fr. Jean Corbon’s The Wellspring of Worship
- Mark Twain’s Joan of Arc
- Peter Kreeft’s Making Sense Out of Suffering
Shout-Outs:
- Theresa (Mike’s sister)
- Amazon
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup
- Chris (Mike’s brother)
- Max (Connor’s nephew)
- Fr. Tim Anastos
- Gabby (Connor’s niece)
- Momma Metz
- Kevin (Mike’s sister)
- Paul and Anthony (Mike’s nephews)
- Daniel Sahyouni
- Henry Cavill
- Ludwig Feuerbach
- Haiti
- Bishop Robert Barron
- Ego-Drama Vs. Theo-Drama
- St. Michael the Archangel
- John the Baptist
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