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Ever wonder how to raise children who actually choose what's good for them instead of just following rules? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Matthew Jandernoa, a Catholic life coach and father of two who's discovered that the ancient wisdom of virtues isn't dusty philosophy—it's the most practical parenting tool you'll ever use.

Matthew shares his incredible journey from home birth delivery to intentional fatherhood, including:

• Why he delivered his firstborn daughter himself at 3am when she did a somersault onto the bed
• The game-changing moment when seeing Trump get shot made him realize what's truly worth fighting for as a father
• How understanding the four cardinal virtues completely transformed his approach to coaching men through addiction and marriage struggles

Key takeaways:

• The mindset shift from "willing the good" to actually receiving your spouse and children for who they are
• Why prudence, temperance, fortitude, and justice aren't old-fashioned concepts—they're the roadmap to human flourishing
• How to identify whether you're an upholder, questioner, obliger, or rebel and why that changes everything about your parenting approach

Whether you're struggling with how to discipline your kids or wondering how to build a marriage that actually gets stronger over time, this episode will challenge you to see that the path to extraordinary fatherhood starts with understanding how humans are actually designed to flourish.

Ready to stop fighting against your family's natural wiring and start working with it? Let's explore how the virtues create the foundation for children who choose good because they genuinely want it!

Matthew Jandernoa Links:

https://www.steadfastlife.net

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-jandernoa

https://www.facebook.com/matt.jandernoa

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