Restore The Glory Podcast

This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. John Horn, co-founder of the Institute for Priestly Formation, to begin a series on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. They discuss the connection between our wounded image of God and sin, revealing how many of our repeated struggles are rooted in lies about our identity in the Father's love. Fr. John also shares how Confession can become more than just listing sins, why we should embrace our interior poverty, and the danger of scrupulosity. Key Points: Unforgiveness is one of the greatest barriers to restoration. Many people remain trapped after confession because they continue holding unforgiveness toward themselves. God does not despise our wounds; He desires to love us directly within them. Much of habitual sin is driven by deeper lies and false beliefs about God, ourselves, and others. Spiritual poverty is the very place that attracts God's mercy. Confession becomes transformative when we examine not only the outward sin, but the beliefs underneath it. Our image of God is often shaped by early relational wounds and experiences with parents or authority figures. God is not reluctantly forgiving us; He rejoices over us and fights for our healing and freedom. Resources: Institute for Priestly Formation Episode 131: Forgiveness and Spiritual Renewal w/ Fr. John Horn "....Not enough that the arrow has been extracted from the body, the wound, which it inflicted, must also be healed. So with regard to the soul. Not enough that the sin has been pardoned. The wound which it left must also be healed." (St. John Chrysostom) Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:21 Healing is Found Through Forgiveness 09:10 The Wound Left Behind by Sin 16:01 Why So Many Catholics Avoid Confession 24:29 Sin Begins with Unbelief 33:56 Scrupulosity and Self-Forgiveness 37:40 How Our Image of God Becomes Wounded 58:51 Practical Ways to Prepare for Confession Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

This week, Jake and Bob talk about the two Sacraments of Healing, Reconciliation and the Anointing of the Sick, and what they reveal about Christ as the physician of both soul and body. They discuss how suffering itself can become healing, why not everyone who prays for healing is healed, and the role of forgiveness in both receiving and asking for healing. Healing ultimately is a restoration into wholeness and is found in communion with God. Jake and Bob end by sharing a few stories of miraculous healing as well as their experiences of receiving a quiet, yet strengthening grace. Key Points: There are two Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation and the Anointing of the Sick. Jesus is the physician of both body and soul. Healing is an ongoing encounter with God's love. Forgiveness of sins and physical healing are deeply interconnected. Unforgiveness can act as a barrier that prevents deeper healing from taking place. Sin causes fragmentation, while forgiveness restores unity and openness to grace. The Sacrament of Reconciliation offers forgiveness and healing for the heart. The Anointing of the Sick offers grace for physical healing, spiritual strength, and preparation for death. Suffering becomes healing when it draws a person into deeper communion with God. Not everyone receives physical healing, and this remains a real and difficult mystery. Resources: CCC 1421 CCC 1503 CCC 1508-1509 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:33 The Two Sacraments of Healing 06:16 Forgiveness as A Barrier or Gateway to Healing 12:30 The Healing Nature of Suffering 15:30 Stories of the Anointing of the Sick 25:39 Why Not Everyone is Healed 34:21 God's Grace is Sufficient Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

This week, Jake and Bob discuss the framework and theology behind the JPII Healing Center's "Healing the Whole Person" retreat. They begin by exploring how Christ's wounded yet glorified body reveals the path of redemption for every human life. Then, they reflect on how healing is essential to Christianity, how purgatory is ultimately about healing the soul, and how grace restores integration to our whole being. All suffering can become redemptive when united to Christ and they invite you into a journey of becoming whole, ordered, and ready for communion with God. Key Points: Healing is not a niche aspect of Christianity but an essential dimension of discipleship. Christ's resurrected wounds reveal that suffering can be transformed into glory. Every person is invited to become like Christ by allowing their wounds to be redeemed. True healing brings us into wholeness and communion, not just relief from pain. Purgatory is best understood as a final state of purification and healing. The purpose of all healing is to prepare us for communion with God. Sin causes disintegration within the human person and in relationships. The Trinity is the model of perfect communion. Human identity is fundamentally relational—we are made by, from, and for relationship. There are four primary relationships: with God, others, self, and creation. Emotional dysfunction often reveals areas of unhealed wounds. Disconnection between body and soul leads to fragmentation and relational breakdown. Technology can create the illusion of communion without its true depth. Authentic communion requires presence, embodiment, and vulnerability. Suffering becomes redemptive when it draws us into deeper trust and union with God. The ultimate goal of healing is to make us capable of the beatific vision—eternal communion with God. Resources: The Incredulity of St. Thomas by Caravaggio Spe Salvi Paragraph 47 CCC Paragraph 221 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:47 Christ's Redemptive Wounds 07:18 Healing is at the Heart of Christianity 16:58 We are Created for Wholeness and Communion 21:57 Honestly Examining your Relationships 27:05 The Disconnect Between Body and Soul 31:38 The Disintegration of Desire and Emotions Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series and welcome Paul George, founder of The Art of Living Ministry. They explore the interior journey of a man learning to face his wounds, surrender control, and become who God created him to be. Paul shares his personal story— from childhood wounds and self-sufficiency to finding healing through marriage, prayer, and mentorship. They also discuss how unresolved pain can shape a man's identity, how it affects his relationships, and why vulnerability is the doorway to intimacy and freedom. Key Points: Paul's childhood experiences, especially his parents' divorce, deeply influenced his identity and relational patterns. He developed a strong sense of independence that later became a barrier to intimacy. Marriage exposes unresolved wounds and emotional barriers. Self-sufficiency often times is a mask that covers the inability to receive someone else's love. Growth begins with recognizing patterns in your life and asking God why they exist. Many men believe they will never change which leads to resignation and feeling stuck. It is important not to dwell on "what if's" or regrets about the past. Being vulnerable with your spouse and opening up about your wounds is an important step to deepening intimacy. Both spouses must learn to love each other's brokenness. A man must take responsibility for his growth rather than blaming others. Change doesn't erase the impact of past behavior on loved ones. A man's (and woman's) ultimate call is to love sacrificially, especially when it's difficult or unseen. Resources: Paul's Website Paul's Ministry: The Art of Living The Paul George Show Paul's Books Feast Fierce Rethink Happiness Holy Grit Redeemed Men's Conference with the JPII Healing Center Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:03 Paul's Story & Early Wounds 10:55 Spiritual Fatherhood & Mentorship 12:30 Ministry Through Sports 14:00 Trapped in Regret & "What Ifs" 18:24 Learning to Trust God's Provision 27:54 The Power of Self-Awareness 40:43 Inviting Your Spouse into Wounds 53:02 Why Growth Requires Struggle 56:06 Paul's Ministry & Resources Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

This week, Jake and Bob continue their series and welcome Devin Schadt, founder of the Fathers of St. Joseph, to explore the journey of becoming a man through suffering, healing, and self-giving love. Devin shares his powerful story of childhood wounds, addiction, and broken relationships, and how an unexpected encounter and a profound experience of God's mercy began to transform his life. They also discuss how unmet needs for affirmation can drive men toward the false promises of the world, how true identity is restored through relationship with God the Father, and the masculine call to sacrificial love. Key Points: Wounds created in childhood can shape how we perceive our identity as adults. When we don't root our identity in the Father, we turn to the things of this world that will not fulfil the human heart: prestige, prominence, power, profit, possessions, and pleasure. Our sins often flow from unmet needs. Marriage exposes and refines the heart. Self-giving love within marriage and family life is true masculinity. Devin began to experience growth when he accepted his "littleness" instead of running from it. Our limitations allow God's strength to be revealed more clearly. Spiritual battles often begin with doubting the Father's love for us. It is important men know they belong to the Father and that they are beloved sons. Resources: Devin's Ministry: Fathers of St. Joseph CUSTOS by Devin Schadt The Rule by Devin Schadt Fourplay by Devin Schadt - Coming Soon! The Catholic Gentleman Podcast Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:40 From Childhood Abuse to Finding Jesus 15:41 Discovering the Meaning of Self Giving Love 23:09 Acting Out of Pain and Embracing Our Littleness 32:49 Loving Without Expecting Anything in Return 41:13 Remedies for the Wounds Many Men Experience 49:01 The Fathers of St. Joseph 51:32 Resources Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!