Nick and Mitch sit down to reflect on what it’s really been like starting the Hey Brother Podcast together — from laughs and unexpected interruptions to brotherhood and the battle of social media.In this episode we cover:Why we started the podcast as brothers and what it means for our missionThe challenges (and funny moments) of recording and figuring out the techHow doomscrolling is turning us into “zombies”Why social media is the front lines of the battle for soulsThe importance of authentic conversation and brotherhood in today’s worldIf you’ve ever thought about starting something with your brother (or wished you had one), this episode will make you laugh, think, and reflect.Resources & Links:📖 Free resource when you join the Hey Brother Community → https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv✝️ Learn more about mentorship → https://www.craftedformore.com

n this powerful episode of the Hey Brother Podcast, I sit down with fellow CatholicPsych Mentor Sam Todzia — a man whose recent stroke shook his world, and whose story shows us the power of faith, family, and brotherhood.In this episode you’ll hear:→ Sam’s near-death experience and the prayers that carried him through it→ Why men need authentic brotherhood now more than ever→ The difference daily mentorship can make in a man’s life→ How Sam’s “MEAT & Greet” men’s event is bringing hundreds of guys together→ Practical encouragement for men who feel alone in their journeyIf you’ve ever wondered whether God is with you in suffering, or you’ve felt the ache for brotherhood in your own life — this is a conversation you need to hear.👇 Free Resource + Community💬 Join the Hey Brother Community on Discord → https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv🔗 Connect with Sam Todzia:📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@samtodzia4589🌐 Red Barn Ministries → https://redbarnministries.org🕊 CatholicPsych Mentorship → https://catholicpsych.com/sam-todzia👊 For Mentorship with Nick:🌐 Crafted for More → https://www.craftedformore.com

Jeff Viviani joins the Hey Brother Podcast to share his powerful journey — from a sixth-grade wake-up call after bullying… to battling identity, depression, and voices in college… to finally discovering healing, brotherhood, and becoming a published author.📖 Jeff’s new book The Dregs of Chance is out now → https://a.co/d/1Ujj0gS🔻 In this episode:→ How God broke into Jeff’s life after a painful childhood mistake→ The identity crisis that left him crushed after a Reddit post→ What real brotherhood looked like at Ohio State→ How daily Mass and confession transformed his struggles→ The story behind The Dregs of ChanceIf you’ve ever wrestled with identity, loneliness, or wondered if God could really meet you in your darkest moments, Jeff’s story is for you.👇 Free resource + community for Catholic men💬 Join the Hey Brother Community on Discord → https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv✦ Subscribe to the channel to never miss an episode and join the mission of becoming the men God created us to be.📩 Mentorship with Nick → https://www.craftedformore.com/

Peter Holm joins the Hey Brother Podcast to share his powerful story of conversion, failure, fatherhood, and how God used suffering to shape his faith and mission.🔻 In this episode:→ From tech expert to Catholic financial advisor→ How divorce and suffering cracked his pride→ The danger of living a compartmentalized faith→ Why technology may be your biggest spiritual threat→ What real integration looks like for Catholic men→ Practical advice for living for Christ in everythingIf you’ve ever felt like you’re living a double life—showing up on Sundays but checked out the rest of the week—this episode is your wake-up call.🎧 Listen now and join the brotherhood.👇 Resources + Brotherhood💬 Join the Hey Brother Community: https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv👨‍💻 Explore Mentorship: https://www.craftedformore.com/🕊️ P.S. Subscribe so you never miss a story that stirs your soul.

In this episode of the Hey Brother Podcast, Mitch and I dive into a powerful and often-forgotten Church teaching — the 1966 U.S. Bishops’ pastoral statement on penance and abstinence. Most Catholics think Vatican II “got rid” of Friday fasting… but the truth is, the bishops were calling us deeper.🔻 In this episode:→ The history of Friday fasting and what changed after Vatican II→ Why the bishops challenged us to go beyond meatless Fridays→ How Friday penance prepares us for Sunday — our “weekly Easter”→ Forgotten practices like Advent austerity and Ember Days→ Practical ways to live Friday penance today without falling into scrupulosityIf you’ve ever wondered how to make your faith more intentional — or if you’ve felt like Friday penance is just “a Lent thing” — this episode will change your perspective.🎧 Watch now and subscribe to join the journey.💬 Join the Hey Brother Community on Discord — a place for Catholic men to find brotherhood, encouragement, and accountability in living out virtue and growing in freedom. We share resources, have weekly live discussions, and walk alongside each other in the fight for chastity and authentic masculinity: / discord 🔗 Read the USCCB Pastoral Statement: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-wors...—"Don’t settle for mediocrity and just getting by in life. Become the man God made you to be!"📖 Learn more about Catholic mentorship for men: https://www.craftedformore.com/#CatholicMen #HeyBrotherPodcast #FridayPenance #CatholicFasting #VaticanII #CatholicPodcast #Masculinity #Discipleship #CatholicFaith #Penance

Noah Gilchrist joins the Hey Brother Podcast to share his powerful journey—from hiding his pain behind sports and partying… to finding hope, healing, and a deeper sense of identity in Christ.🔻 In this episode:→ What happens when your identity is built on performance→ How hidden self-doubt sabotages brotherhood→ The subtle shift from “doing mission” to being loved→ What true friendship looks like—even in conflict→ Why many men don’t feel seen (and how to change that)If you’ve ever felt like you're not enough, that your value is tied to what you achieve—or if you're craving real brotherhood—you need to hear this.🎧 Watch now and subscribe to join the journey.👇 Free resource + community📘 [The More Method Workshop Replay]💬 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv🔗 Check out the Damascus Men’s Retreats: https://www.damascus.net/mens-retreats🎙️ Listen to Noah’s podcast: https://youtube.com/@ModManPod?si=8HTAo6QXl5l5Z-_R—"Don't Settle for Mediocrity and just getting by in life. Become the man God made you to be!"📖 Learn more about Catholic mentorship for men: craftedformore.com#CatholicMen #HeyBrotherPodcast #Masculinity #Mission #Healing #Brotherhood #CatholicPodcast #MensRetreat #ModernManPodcast

What if competition isn’t just about winning — but about becoming the man God created you to be?In this “Thoughts with Mitch” episode, we explore the surprising connection between competition, brotherhood, and holiness. From intense Madden rivalries to wrestling, prayer, and softball — this is a real look at how competition shapes the masculine heart.We dive into:➤ The good, bad, and redeemed sides of masculine competition➤ How brotherly rivalry can actually sharpen your faith➤ What sports, losing, and board games teach us about the spiritual life➤ Why men are wired for hierarchy — and how it connects to heavenIf you've ever felt the urge to prove yourself, or if you're learning to reframe competition through the lens of virtue, you're not alone. This one's for the brothers in the fight.🚨 Feeling stuck? Like there’s more you were made for — but you’re still chasing worth through success, lust, or comparison?You don’t have to keep living like that.I work with Catholic men who are hungry for personal growth, deeper integration, and real freedom — especially around chastity and self-mastery.👉 Book a free 30-min consult at: https://www.craftedformore.com📩 Or DM (nick@craftedformore.com) me directly if you’re not sure where to start.There’s a better way to live. One rooted in truth, freedom, and purpose.🎧 Join the Hey Brother Community: https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv📺 Subscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@heybrotherpodcast

This week on the Hey Brother Podcast, Nick Redd joins Nick Clune to share his powerful journey through addiction, shame, and identity — and how leaning into desire, brotherhood, and vulnerability brought lasting transformation. Nick opens up about his struggles with porn, the wounds of his past, and how the love of a priest helped him reclaim his worth.In this episode:→ The hidden cost of numbing through porn, alcohol, and passivity→ Why Catholic men often fear their deepest desires→ The difference between craving vs. temptation→ How brotherhood and spiritual fatherhood lead to lasting healing→ Nick's mission with The Freedom Group to help men reclaim sexual integrity💥 If you’ve ever felt stuck in shame or unsure of your purpose — this episode is for you.🎯 Watch this and learn how to stop living in your head... and start living in the arena.🔗 Resources Mentioned→ Nick Redd’s Work: https://www.thefreedomgroup.co→ Book: Addiction and Grace by Gerald May→ Book: The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen👥 Join the Hey Brother Community:Find brotherhood, live support calls, and resources for Catholic men:👉 https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv🙏 Subscribe for more conversations that help you become the man God made you to be.📩 Interested in mentorship? Visit: https://www.craftedformore.com📧 Email Nick: nick@craftedformore.com🎙️ Podcast available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.