Join us today as we dive into a listener-recommended topic: 10 things we think every man should know how to do. Joe and I are far from perfect, and as we worked through this list, we realized there are still areas where we need to continue growing right alongside you.

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In this conversation, Joe and Willis tackle the balance between fierceness and frivolity in life. They discuss the importance of intentional living, family dynamics, and the role of joy and suffering in shaping character.

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Join us as we explore how to approach the New Year with intentionality—integrating faith into your daily rhythms, stewarding your time wisely, and setting meaningful goals for 2026. We'll talk about what it looks like to fight under the banner of Christ in the ordinary moments of life, reflect honestly on our personal growth over the past year, and lean into the consistency and faithfulness that shape us into the men God is calling us to be.

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Most importantly—Happy New Year! Here's to 2026: a year of deeper faith, renewed purpose, and steadfast living.

In today's episode, Joe and I sit down with Father Gerald McDermott, author of Deep Anglicanism, who shares insights on fatherhood, family dynamics, and the importance of liturgical worship. He reflects on his journey of faith, the beauty of the Book of Common Prayer, and the misconceptions surrounding Anglicanism.

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We're starting something NEW! Joe and I are going to start dropping Liturgical Dad Feasting with the Saints bonus content to keep you up to date on all your St. Day festivities.

In this episode of TLD Feasting with Saints, Joe discusses the upcoming feast day of Saint Lucia, exploring her life, martyrdom, and the traditions associated with her celebration. He emphasizes the importance of remembering saints as examples of faith and perseverance in the face of persecution, encouraging families to engage in discussions about dedication to Christ.

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Join us as we explore the history of St. Nicholas, discuss when and why Santa Claus emerged, and unpack the ridiculous—and often humorous—reactions of the Christmas humbugs. With St. Nicholas's feast day fast approaching on December 6th, we're releasing this episode early so you can plan ahead and celebrate the inspiring example of faithfulness shown by St. Nicholas with us this weekend.

DISCLAIMER: If you and your family practice the tradition of Santa Claus, we do not recommend listening to this episode with your children around.

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In light of the season of Thanksgiving, Joe and I want to say thank you for coming alongside us on this journey as we lean more deeply into a liturgical way of life. We pray that your Thanksgiving Day is filled with joy, rest, and renewal as you celebrate all the gifts God has poured out this year. Know that you are a choice gift of God, and we truly cherish the time you spend with us every other week here on The Liturgical Dad.

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On today's episode Joe and Willis discuss Advent! Join us as we talk about how we plan to focus our thoughts, words, and routines during the Christmas season for our families.

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Additional Resources

Advent, The Once & Future Coming of Christ, By Fleming Rutledge