Why Doing Dangerous Things Is Good for the Soul (John Henry Spann) | Ep. 555

DEC 3, 2025107 MIN
Pints With Aquinas

Why Doing Dangerous Things Is Good for the Soul (John Henry Spann) | Ep. 555

DEC 3, 2025107 MIN

Description

In this interview, Matt sits down with the one and only John Henry Spann for another conversation that is bound to generate some amazing comments from viewers.

The discussion touches on hunting (obviously), why men need to do dangerous things, what masculinity really is, the trouble with most spiritual retreats, living off-grid, having a hobby you can do with your kids, eating pythons (yes!!), and much more. Plus, John Henry answers questions from Locals supporters.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro and Matt's new book 00:03:58 – John started a hunting apostolate 00:21:40 – When Matt went hunting in Africa 00:32:40 – Who was St. Hubert? 00:41:37 – Living off the grid 00:47:10 – What John thinks of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln 00:57:25 – What is John's dream hunt? 01:04:07 – Parenting 01:15:56 – Changing culture and personal identity 01:32:31 – Book recommendations 01:39:11 – Hunting trophies