Way Of The Heart

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Synopsis

The Way of the Heart Podcast is a conversation with Jake Khym and Brett Powell about journeying through life with a heart fully alive.

Episodes

  • Men in the Arena: Reflections on Season 12

    14/12/2022 Duration: 01h08min

    Jake & Brett close out Season 12 with a conversation about Teddy Roosevelt’s "Citizen in a Republic" speech commonly known as the “Man in the Arena” speech. They discuss how to deal with critics(including your internal one), strive for excellence and battle in the arena of sexuality. Key Points Only voices in the arena matter. Don't listen to external critics. Sometimes the critic is our internal one. In a world of critics, we should be encouraging each other Excellence honors God but it cannot take His place We should be using our charisms to honor God and build up our family and friends, not for our own personal gain. How to battle in the arena of sexuality Connect with Way of the Heart: Facebook: @wayoftheheartpodcast Instagram: @wayoftheheartpodcast Website: www.wayoftheheartpodcast.com Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow as holy men by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks! Audio edi

  • BONUS EPISODE: Ignatian Discernment with Fr. Timothy Gallagher

    30/11/2022 Duration: 01h17min

    Have you ever wondered which of your every day thoughts are from God, and which are not? Or have you ever contemplated, “What’s God’s will?” when faced with a decision, big or small? A series of simple principles called the Ignatian Rules of Discernment can bring clarity to these questions and more. They are a 500-year-old playbook to understanding the spiritual movements of our everyday lives and in this bonus guest episode, Jake and Brett unpack the Fourteen Rules of Discernment with the modern master of discernment, Fr. Timothy Gallagher. Fr. Timothy has written countless books on St. Ignatius’s teachings and hosts a podcast to bring these foundational spiritual principles to a modern audience. Though they are simple, they are transformational for growth in the spiritual life. Discussion Questions What stood out to you in this episode? Before listening to this episode, had you heard of discernment? What did you think it was? How has your understanding of discernment changed after listening to this episode

  • Men in the Arena: Simon Kyne

    16/11/2022 Duration: 59min

    Today, Jake and Brett welcome their last guest of Season 12, Simon Kyne, to the podcast. You may not recognize his name, but Simon is the ‘friend’ mentioned in many stories throughout our episodes. In fact, Way of the Heart would not be here without Simon, since he introduced Jake and Brett years ago. For more than two decades, Simon has walked with Brett and Jake individually as a foxhole friend, at different times feeling called to pray for each of them for one hundred days straight. Simon joins the conversation to tackle the absolute necessity of brotherhood, loneliness and what to do when the longing for close friendship is unfulfilled. Discussion Questions What stood out to you in this episode? Who can you ‘lend strength’ to as a brother? Do you believe you are worthy of belonging and deep friendship? Resources The Pope & the CEO, Andrea Widmer (book) Connect with Way of the Heart: Facebook: @wayoftheheartpodcast Instagram: @wayoftheheartpodcast Website: www.wayoftheheartpodcast.com Never mis

  • Men in the Arena: Fr. John Riccardo

    02/11/2022 Duration: 01h03min

    In this episode, Jake and Brett sit down with Fr. John Riccardo, a priest from the Archdiocese of Detroit who leads a ministry called Acts 29 which helps ordained and lay leaders in this apostolic age. Fr. Riccardo is passionate about preaching the Gospel, responding to the crisis of fatherhood in the priesthood, and being authentically human. Pull up a chair and get comfortable because Fr. Riccardo is about to share a pulse on the Church like you’ve never heard it. Discussion Questions What stood out to you in this episode? How did Fr. Riccardo’s comments about the struggle of priests impact you?  Have you heard the Gospel message shared that way before? What is the response of your heart? Resources Acts XXIX Ministry You Were Born for This Podcast Episode 133:The Heart of a Shepherd, You Were Born for This Podcast Episode 47: Leading and Leadership (Part 2) with Archbishop Sample, Restore the Glory Podcast From Christendom to Apostolic Mission (book) Connect with Way of the Heart: Facebook: @wayofth

  • Men in the Arena: Fr. Raymond de Souza

    19/10/2022 Duration: 01h09min

    Employing true critical thinking in our current cultural environment requires no small measure of courage. Our guest today, Fr. Raymond de Souza, is no stranger to making his thoughts known in the public sphere as one of the longest standing columnists for the National Post (among countless other titles and accolades). Father de Souza shares with Jake and Brett his proudest commentaries published by the paper, how his critical thinking was developed at the family dinner table, and the importance of reading books by those you do not agree with.    Discussion Questions   What stood out to you in this episode? How would you describe the line between courage and arrogance? How can we be more courageous with voicing our opinions while not becoming arrogant? What do you think of Father de Souza’s encouragement to read more, especially books by those you disagree with?   Resources   The National Post The writings of GK Chesterton The writings of GS Lewis, including “The Problem of Pain” The Hungry Soul, Leon Kas

  • Men in the Arena: Sam Blair

    05/10/2022 Duration: 54min

    Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Navy SEAL? How do SEALs stay the course under the most brutal circumstances and what can we learn from them as men living in our own arenas? In this episode, Jake and Brett sit down with Sam Blair, a trained and experienced SEAL who shares the importance of being called to your work, how excellence comes down to training, and why knowing your why is the secret to persevering when things get tough.     Guiding Quote:   He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how. - Viktor Frankl   Key Points   Sam’s connection with mutual friends of Jake’s, the Benzinger family Sam’s experience of a call to join the Navy SEALS The importance of feeling called to your line of work instead of doing it to prove your worth Why excellence simply comes down to training When things get hard, you have to be confident in your why After you complete a phase in training or the spiritual life, you can expect to feel like a beginner again Healthy outlets for dealing with adversity How

  • Men in the Arena: Peter Herbeck

    21/09/2022 Duration: 59min

    Do you feel disillusioned by the state of the world? Are you feeling lukewarm in your faith? Jake and Brett talk to Peter Herbeck of Renewal Ministries about judgment, the grinding down of truth, redemption and hope. Peter shares pieces of his own story and how he is unafraid of dark places and hard things because of what Christ has done for him. Peter Herbeck is the Executive Vice President of Renewal Ministries, a leading voice in evangelization and renewal throughout the world.   Guiding Quote:   “I am a sick man and I need help. Please help me.” - Peter’s father   Key Points   Peter shares about his upbringing and acting out as a young boy The transformative, divine intervention that healed his father’s alcoholism Peter takes an honest look at some of his areas of weakness God’s judgment and mercy, what Peter is seeing in the culture today in a prophetic sense What you can do in your own life when you recognize the negative state of the world Why it matters that we recognize when we are ‘sick’ Peter asks

  • Men in the Arena (Introduction)

    07/09/2022 Duration: 58min

    Jake and Brett share their highs and lows of the summer, and introduce the theme for Season 12: Men in the Arena. Over the next few weeks, we’ll hear from five men who are living ‘in the arena,’ including a Navy SEAL, a priest and columnist for a major publication, a ministry leader, a priest engaged in parish renewal, and a high-level business executive. Jake and Brett explain what made them choose to interview each man, and tease some surprising turns in the conversations.    Guiding Quote:   “It’s not the critic who counts. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” - Theodore Roosevelt   Key Points   Brett shares a summer high: being together face to face for the first time with his men’s group Jake’s summer high: his motorcycle trip Jake’s low: health issues with a family member and the dynamics that accompany it Brett’s low: a heart-level grasping at not wanting the summer to end In the midst of many good things/blessings, it’s easy to focus on the one or few things that aren’t going

  • Summertime

    27/06/2022 Duration: 28min

    In this final episode of Way of the Heart before a summer hiatus, Jake and Brett discuss the feelings that the summer evokes for them and what this says about the Father’s heart.   Key Points   Brett recounts a hilarious story about a mistake at the hair salon The feelings that summer brings up for Jake Brett’s experience of family and summer at his friend’s cabin The Father wants us to enjoy and live a full life The deeper things that Jake connects with through riding his motorcycle The importance of margin for self-care during times of break Jake and Brett reminisce about good memories of golf Send photos to us of how you find life this summer! Email us at info@wayoftheheartpodcast.com or tag us on social media.   Discussion Questions   What stood out to you in this episode? What does the summer evoke for me? What feelings and/or passtimes come to mind? Do I believe that the Father wants 'summertime' for me? Where do I find life, and what do I have to do to get it?   Resources   The Men’s Retreat 2022

  • Centre of the Universe

    13/06/2022 Duration: 40min

    In a recent conversation, Jake had an image come to mind of planets revolving around the sun, except instead of planets they were people, and instead of the sun, Jesus was at the centre of everything. Jake and Brett spend the episode breaking open that analogy and putting into perspective why saying that ‘you’re not the centre of the universe’ is an invitation to a rightly-ordered life rather than a judgement.    Guiding Quote:   “You are not the centre of the universe” - Jake Khym   Key Points   We’re taking a break from episodes this summer and will return in September with Season 12 Jake shares an image of the universe revolving around Jesus How ‘you’re not the centre of the universe’ is an invitation to right order and peace rather than judgement The role of distrust and fear when we place ourselves at the centre of the universe An historical lens for our big life questions Jake and Brett speculate on the genuine reasons we put ourselves at the centre of the universe How pride, vanity and sensuality are

  • The Value of Asceticism

    30/05/2022 Duration: 42min

    Jake and Brett have a rich conversation covering everything from the principle of asceticism, to how true self-actualization is found in Christ, to what it means for us to be living in what George Weigel describes as the ‘Age of Witness’. The hosts challenge us to consider what captures our attention and time, and reveal how giving up good things to pursue something greater can offer us freedom and intimacy in our friendship with Christ.   Guiding Quote:   It would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased. - CS Lewis   Key Points   The podcast will be switching to seasons soon to be able to dive deeper into certain themes Asceticism = disciplines that bring about purification of the soul The Purgative

  • Celebrating One Hundred (and Getting Below the Surface)

    16/05/2022 Duration: 59min

    Jake and Brett look back at one hundred episodes of the Way of the Heart by sharing favourite episodes, what they wish they’d talked about more, and how they’ve watched each other grow over the past four years. The show wraps up with some unscripted feedback as the men offer each other words of encouragement and observations about potential blindspots. As always, the show is a window into the brotherhood the two share, and a blueprint to help navigate the way of the heart. To celebrate our 100th episode, would you leave us a rating and review? Thanks for listening!   **100th Episode Giveaway** We're celebrating our 100th episode with a giveaway! Enter to win a dorm-style registration (approx. value $300) for this year's Men’s Retreat (Sept 30-Oct 2) in Princeton, BC. Email us at info@wayoftheheartpodcast.com OR comment on Instagram with the following: 1) your favourite episode and 2) a suggestion for a future episodeBONUS: Follow us on Instagram @wayoftheheartpodast and tag a friend for additional entries (1

  • Way of the Heart Jargon 101

    02/05/2022 Duration: 48min

    If you’ve ever listened to the podcast and wondered, “What on earth do they mean by ‘orphan mentality’ or ‘foxhole friends’?” then this episode is for you. Jake and Brett zoom out to explain some of the vernacular they use regularly on the show. Whether you’re a faithful listener or new to the Way of the Heart, this episode is full of a-ha moments as they provide context to terms like the foxhole, wounds, scripts, performance orientation, and orphan.    Key Points   The foxhole: in wartimes, a trench that you would dig yourself for safety Foxhole friendships are very rare, intimate and require deep trust. You don’t want to move too quickly into foxhole friendships. Jesus had foxhole friends Wounds: a popular term right now. Jake and Brett explain the difference between what they mean when they talk about wounds vs what the culture refers to The virtuous life is found between two extreme attitudes: “everything is wounds” and “stop navel gazing” Scripts: a collection of beliefs that create a story for us  Perf

  • Defining Our Personal Values

    18/04/2022 Duration: 52min

    Why does it matter to know and define our personal values? Jake and Brett argue that discovering our personal value system can help us understand and live God’s unique design for our lives. Whether we have taken the time to define our core values or not, we all live out of an unspoken code. The more we seek to live a well-ordered life and come to understand what makes us tick, the better we can fulfill our unique mission in the world..   Guiding Quote:   But let your word 'yes be 'yes,' and your 'no be 'no.' - Matthew 5:37   Key Points Brett’s high: he’s grandfather to a second grandbaby, Sebastian! Our personal values are a manifestation of God’s unique design for our life, but they have to be discovered Examples of why personal values matter Our emotions can reveal our values when they’re well ordered A model you can use to uncover your values: define, align, refine How Brett and Jake have defined, aligned and refined their own values How can we recognize if we’re out of alignment with our values?   Discu

  • How Cancel Culture and the Digitization of Everything Impact the Heart

    04/04/2022 Duration: 45min

    Jake and Brett continue the conversation from last episode about what’s going on in the culture. The topics on the table are “cancel culture” and the digitization of everything, but most importantly how these trends affect the way of the heart.   Guiding Quote:   “The Church has always had the duty of scrutinizing the signs of the times and interpreting them in light of the Gospel.” - Gaudium Et Spes (4)     Key Points Shoutout to Forte Catholic - thanks for editing our show! Why we are called to pay attention to (and discern) the signs of the times Cancel culture and the canceling of Joe Rogan Extending mercy and forgiveness to those in public spaces who admit to doing wrong The danger of not creating space for conversion and growth How the expectation of perfection by our culture can be dehumanizing What the digitization of everything is doing to the heart How constant connectedness through technology can affect our prayer life, relationships and attention An insightful story about Jake’s son’s basketball

  • What’s Going On In the Culture with Bishop Scott McCaig

    21/03/2022 Duration: 37min

    Bishop Scott McCaig, CC is back to share what he sees happening on a heart-level in our culture today. If we want to truly live the way of the heart, we have to understand the culture we’re living in instead of burying our heads in the sand. Then, we must engage there from a place of love. Join us for an enlightening conversation that closes with a challenge and a dose of hope.    Guiding Quote: Faith and Reason are like two wings of the human spirit by which it soars to the truth. - St. John Paul II     Key Points We’re living in the age of voluntarism, where everything originates from the will The shift from Christendom to Enlightenment in the 1700s changed how we saw the origin of truth We have moved past the Age of Reason to the Age of the Will (Voluntarism) which leans heavily on our feelings rather than looking to Divine inspiration Jake shares the analogy of the Matrix to illustrate our reality Why advocacy is the primary virtue that our culture seems to value Discussion turns towards women’s sports a

  • Living from the Heart with Bishop Scott McCaig

    07/03/2022 Duration: 37min

    Show Notes:   Jake and Brett welcome Bishop Scott McCaig, CC back onto the podcast to revisit a quote from the Catechism of the Catholic Church that addresses the way of the heart. They each share reflections on the heart as a place of authenticity, decision and encounter. The Catechism describes the heart as “the dwelling-place of where I am.” If we want to live in full freedom, we must understand our own hearts. This episode is a great place to start.   Guiding Quote:   The heart is the dwelling-place where I am, where I live; according to the Semitic or Biblical expression, the heart is the place "to which I withdraw." The heart is our hidden center, beyond the grasp of our reason and of others; only the Spirit of God can fathom the human heart and know it fully. The heart is the place of decision, deeper than our psychic drives. It is the place of truth, where we choose life or death. It is the place of encounter, because as image of God we live in relation: it is the place of covenant. - CCC 2563   Key P

  • Discerning the Internal Critic with Bishop Scott McCaig

    21/02/2022 Duration: 40min

    In this episode of the Way of the Heart, we host special guest Bishop Scott McCaig, CC. We dialogue about discerning the internal critic and what voices belong to the enemy, the self, and the Holy Spirit. We discuss how the enemy and the self often condemn us, whereas the Holy Spirit lovingly convicts us of the truth that brings about good fruit in our lives. We distinguish that condemnation leads to shame, but conviction leads to repentance and hope. We also focus on the need to experience the deep love that the Father has for us and His desire for us to lead us into our glory.   Guiding Quote:   “We have to be rooted deeply in a place of sonship, in a place of understanding the father's love for me. Then I can understand and receive both his affirming voice and his voice of discipline.” Bishop Scott McCaig   Discussion Questions What stood out to you in this episode? What types of things does the voice of condemnation (whether from yourself or the enemy) say to you personally? Share a moment where you felt

  • How to Engage With Relational Drift

    07/02/2022 Duration: 43min

    Jake revisits his low from the last episode, which revolves around friendship dynamics and his shortcomings. Brett presses into the recent and humbling experience Jake had with an old friend, and the two launch into a discussion about the power of self-awareness, safety and virtue when you’re experiencing relational drift with a friend. This is heart-level stuff, but as Jake says, it’s important to engage at this level if you don’t want to be an asshole (plus, Navy SEALs aren’t afraid of talking about their weaknesses for the sake of their team).    Key Points Jake recounts a difficult conversation with a good friend who he hadn’t been in touch with for some time Jake shares the conviction that he wants to do better in friendships and move away from utilitarian tendencies Brett presses into the factors that led to Jake approaching friendship with utility How safety plays a significant role in being vulnerable and growing a friendship The power of interpretations and agreements The blessing that truth is to f

  • The Internal Critic

    24/01/2022 Duration: 36min

    Brett’s low this week leads to an extended conversation about the internal critic, a diminishing voice that tends to show up when we least want it to: during a work meeting, right before an important exam or in an important conversation with a loved one. Where does the diminisher come from and how can we tell the voice of the enemy from the voice of God? Brett and Jake share their reflections and offer suggestions about how we can react maturely in ways that draw us back to reality and our sonship in the Father.    Guiding Quote: There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. - 1 John 4:18   Key Points Brett’s low leads into a discussion about the diminisher voice How self-awareness helps us identify the diminisher voice  Unhelpful behaviors that we might have in reaction to the voice of the diminisher Brett’s shares about fog in Saskatchewan and why this is a great analogy for the inner critic Jake and Brett share their definitions of the inner critic or diminisher The diminisher viciously attac

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