Bearded Virtues

What Are We Missing in an ongoing series where we dive into Christ's challenge to the faithful to "read the signs of the times". Each episode Tony Vasinda and Bobby Angel talk about how Catholic men can read the signs of the time and live bearded virtue in the cultural moment. In this episode we launch into the series, and catch up! Head over to the Bearded Virtue FB group to join that conversation and help guide the future of this podcast. Bearded Virtue FB Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/beardedvirtue/). You can find Bobby online on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bobby.angel/)or at Ascenion Presents (https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-presents/jackie-and-bobby-angel/). You can find Tony over at CatholicBalm.co (http://CatholicBalm.co), Patreon.com/Hobl, or @TonyVasinda on most social platforms. Thank you to our sponsors and supporters. Catholic Balm Co House of Broken Loaves Music from https://filmmusic.io "Celebration" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC

What Are We Missing in an ongoing series where we dive into Christ's challenge to the faithful to "read the signs of the times". Each episode Tony Vasinda and Bobby Angel talk about how Catholic men can read the signs of the time and live bearded virtue in the cultural moment. Join us every other week this summer as we chat with each other and some of our favorite folks about what we may be missing if we aren't discerning God's prescense in our world and culture. Thank you to our sponsors and supporters. Catholic Balm Co House Of Broken Loaves Music from https://filmmusic.io "Celebration" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In the last part of our 5 part series on discernment, Tony and Bobby talk about stepping out, taking action, and the most special woman in both of our lives, Mary. We are also starting to talk about what we are doing NEXT on Bearded Virtue now that the Nazarite Challenge has ended. Head over to the Bearded Virtue FB group to join that conversation and help guide the future of this podcast. Bearded Virtue FB Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/beardedvirtue/). If you want to get a copy of Bobby's great new book to read along with us head over HERE (https://ascensionpress.com/products/pray-decide-and-don-t-worry-five-steps-to-discerning-god-s-will), and use the discount code NOSHAVE to get $5 off. The five steps of discernment that we will be exploring are Seek, Search, Silence, Sorting It, and Stepping Out. Some of the things we talked about are: * The 1st Chapter of Luke (to reflect on The Annunciation) * Jason Craig's Leaving Boyhood Behind * Total Consecration To Jesus Through Mary * Louis de Mont

Tony and Bobby are joined by Dr Andrew Swafford as they talk about sorting it out. The actual act of sifting though the data, impulses, and input to get to a place where you have clarity. It's three Catholic dudes on the internet, and none of us went to Franciscan! Was that discernment? Circumstance? Who knows!!! During November you and sign up to join the Nazarite Challenge at NazartiteChallenge.com. (http://NazariteChallenge.com) If you want to get a copy of Bobby's great new book to read along with us head over HERE (https://ascensionpress.com/products/pray-decide-and-don-t-worry-five-steps-to-discerning-god-s-will), and use the discount code NOSHAVE to get $5 off. The five steps of discernment that we will be exploring are Seek, Search, Silence, Sorting It, and Stepping Out. We will be posting some big life questions to reflect on over in our Bearded Virtue FB Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/beardedvirtue/). You can find Bobby online on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bobby.angel/)or at Asc

Bobby and Tony are joined by A WOMAN!!!!! That's right we have Bobby's wife and Coauthor of the book Pray, Decide and Don't Worry, Jackie Francois Angel joining us for this weeks episode where we dive into the question "What is a vocation anyways?" and talk about the importance of silence in discernment. Jackie does a better job than Bobby and Tony combined, and we all steal the same quote from St Therese of Liseux. During November you and sign up to join the Nazarite Challenge at NazartiteChallenge.com. (http://NazariteChallenge.com) If you want to get a copy of Bobby's great new book to read along with us head over HERE (https://ascensionpress.com/products/pray-decide-and-don-t-worry-five-steps-to-discerning-god-s-will), and use the discount code NOSHAVE to get $5 off. The five steps of discernment that we will be exploring are Seek, Search, Silence, Sorting It, and Stepping Out. We will be posting some big life questions to reflect on over in our Bearded Virtue FB Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/be

Tony and Bobby dive into stage two of the discernment process and talk about the spiritual skills that go into discerning God's will. They also talk about what this process has looked like in their lives. This is part of our 5 part series on discernment during the Nazarite Challenge. During November you and sign up to join the Nazarite Challenge at NazartiteChallenge.com. (http://NazariteChallenge.com) If you want to get a copy of Bobby's great new book to read along with us head over HERE (https://ascensionpress.com/products/pray-decide-and-don-t-worry-five-steps-to-discerning-god-s-will), and use the discount code NOSHAVE to get $5 off. The five steps of discernment that we will be exploring are Seek, Search, Silence, Sorting It, and Stepping Out. We will be posting some big life questions to reflect on over in our Bearded Virtue FB Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/beardedvirtue/). You can find Bobby online on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bobby.angel/)or at Ascenion Presents (https://media.a

Join Tony Vasinda and Bobby Angel for the first episode of Season Two and of our five part series on discernment. It's based on Bobby's new book Pray, Decide, and Don't Worry. This week we focus step one, Seek. During November you and sign up to join the Nazarite Challenge at NazartiteChallenge.com. If you want to get a copy of Bobby's great new book to read along with us head over HERE (https://ascensionpress.com/products/pray-decide-and-don-t-worry-five-steps-to-discerning-god-s-will), and use the discount code NOSHAVE to get $5 off. The five steps of discernment that we will be exploring are Seek, Search, Silence, Sorting It, and Stepping Out. We will be posting some big life questions to reflect on over in our Bearded Virtue FB Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/beardedvirtue/). You can find Bobby online on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bobby.angel/)or at Ascenion Presents (https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-presents/jackie-and-bobby-angel/). You can find Tony over at Catholi

It's that time of year again! Where we launch into a new season, and now ongoing format, for the Bearded Virtue Podcast. Tony Vasinda is joined by our new cohost Bobby Angel for the Nazarite Challenge 2019 and beyond! For the first five weeks of season two we will be diving into Discernment followed up with monthly conversations about virtue formation! Join us each week in November with Episodes dropping on Wednesdays. Sign up for the Nazarite Challenge at NazariteChallenge.com (http://nazaritechallenge.com)

Today's Action Step: What is the true meaning of "social justice"? How can you implement it in your life? If you haven't signed up for the Nazarite Challenge yet head over to NazariteChallenge.com (http://nazaritechallenge.com) to make sure you stay up to day and get included in the Mass that the Friars are saying for our participants. Also please take a moment to Rate and Review us on iTunes. This is the number one way to help other people discover the amazing journey we are going on over the next month. You can talk about this episode in our Facebook Group HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/nazaritechallenge/). Also please take a moment to check out our sponsors. Catholic Balm Co (https://catholicbalm.co/) Pink Salt Riot (https://pinksaltriot.com/) eCatholic (https://ecatholic.com/) Franciscian Friars of the Holy Spirit (https://www.becomefire.faith/) A special thanks to Catching Foxes (https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/) for sponsoring this week of Bearded Virtues.

Today's Action Step: What is one thing you can do to help out one person who lives on your street? If you haven't signed up for the Nazarite Challenge yet head over to NazariteChallenge.com (http://nazaritechallenge.com) to make sure you stay up to day and get included in the Mass that the Friars are saying for our participants. Also please take a moment to Rate and Review us on iTunes. This is the number one way to help other people discover the amazing journey we are going on over the next month. You can talk about this episode in our Facebook Group HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/nazaritechallenge/). Also please take a moment to check out our sponsors. Catholic Balm Co (https://catholicbalm.co/) Pink Salt Riot (https://pinksaltriot.com/) eCatholic (https://ecatholic.com/) Franciscian Friars of the Holy Spirit (https://www.becomefire.faith/) A special thanks to Catching Foxes (https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/) for sponsoring this week of Bearded Virtues.

Today's Action Step: How have you contributed to the modern, warped view of justice? How can you correct for that? If you haven't signed up for the Nazarite Challenge yet head over to NazariteChallenge.com (http://nazaritechallenge.com) to make sure you stay up to day and get included in the Mass that the Friars are saying for our participants. Also please take a moment to Rate and Review us on iTunes. This is the number one way to help other people discover the amazing journey we are going on over the next month. You can talk about this episode in our Facebook Group HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/nazaritechallenge/). Also please take a moment to check out our sponsors. Catholic Balm Co (https://catholicbalm.co/) Pink Salt Riot (https://pinksaltriot.com/) eCatholic (https://ecatholic.com/) Franciscian Friars of the Holy Spirit (https://www.becomefire.faith/) A special thanks to Catching Foxes (https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/) for sponsoring this week of Bearded Virtues.

Today's Action Step: Consider the first three commandments. Have you given God the worship He is due? What is one practical step you will take this week to deal with that? If you haven't signed up for the Nazarite Challenge yet head over to NazariteChallenge.com (http://nazaritechallenge.com) to make sure you stay up to day and get included in the Mass that the Friars are saying for our participants. Also please take a moment to Rate and Review us on iTunes. This is the number one way to help other people discover the amazing journey we are going on over the next month. You can talk about this episode in our Facebook Group HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/nazaritechallenge/). Also please take a moment to check out our sponsors. Catholic Balm Co (https://catholicbalm.co/) Pink Salt Riot (https://pinksaltriot.com/) eCatholic (https://ecatholic.com/) Franciscian Friars of the Holy Spirit (https://www.becomefire.faith/) A special thanks to Catching Foxes (https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/) for sponsoring this w

Today's Action Step: First, analyze the relationships around you, and determine what you owe each person. Second, determine whether you are in fact giving that person what they are owed. If you haven't signed up for the Nazarite Challenge yet head over to NazariteChallenge.com (http://nazaritechallenge.com) to make sure you stay up to day and get included in the Mass that the Friars are saying for our participants. Also please take a moment to Rate and Review us on iTunes. This is the number one way to help other people discover the amazing journey we are going on over the next month. You can talk about this episode in our Facebook Group HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/nazaritechallenge/). Also please take a moment to check out our sponsors. Catholic Balm Co (https://catholicbalm.co/) Pink Salt Riot (https://pinksaltriot.com/) eCatholic (https://ecatholic.com/) Franciscian Friars of the Holy Spirit (https://www.becomefire.faith/) A special thanks to Catching Foxes (https://www.catchingfoxes.fm/) for sp

If you haven't signed up for the Nazarite Challenge yet head over to NazariteChallenge.com (http://nazaritechallenge.com) to make sure you stay up to day and get included in the Mass that the Friars are saying for our participants. Also please take a moment to Rate and Review us on iTunes. This is the number one way to help other people discover the amazing journey we are going on over the next month. You can talk about this episode in our Facebook Group HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/nazaritechallenge/). Also please take a moment to check out our sponsors. Catholic Balm Co (https://catholicbalm.co/) Pink Salt Riot (https://pinksaltriot.com/) eCatholic (https://ecatholic.com/) Franciscian Friars of the Holy Spirit (https://www.becomefire.faith/) A special thanks to the Virtuous Leadership Institute (https://www.virtuousleadership.org/) and Dr Cameron Thompson.

Today's Action Step: In prayer, invite the Lord into your desires, allowing Him to redirect them. Find Luke Carey at the Catching Foxes Podcast (catchingfoxes.fm). If you haven't signed up for the Nazarite Challenge yet head over to NazariteChallenge.com (http://nazaritechallenge.com) to make sure you stay up to day and get included in the Mass that the Friars are saying for our participants. Also please take a moment to Rate and Review us on iTunes. This is the number one way to help other people discover the amazing journey we are going on over the next month. You can talk about this episode in our Facebook Group HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/nazaritechallenge/). Also please take a moment to check out our sponsors. Catholic Balm Co (https://catholicbalm.co/) Pink Salt Riot (https://pinksaltriot.com/) eCatholic (https://ecatholic.com/) Franciscian Friars of the Holy Spirit (https://www.becomefire.faith/) Also check out The Threshold Podcast (https://www.thresholdpodcast.fm/) by Tony Vasinda.

Today's Action Step: Where do you sense your appetites are out of order with your greatest happiness? Find Luke Carey at the Catching Foxes Podcast (catchingfoxes.fm). If you haven't signed up for the Nazarite Challenge yet head over to NazariteChallenge.com (http://nazaritechallenge.com) to make sure you stay up to day and get included in the Mass that the Friars are saying for our participants. Also please take a moment to Rate and Review us on iTunes. This is the number one way to help other people discover the amazing journey we are going on over the next month. You can talk about this episode in our Facebook Group HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/nazaritechallenge/). Also please take a moment to check out our sponsors. Catholic Balm Co (https://catholicbalm.co/) Pink Salt Riot (https://pinksaltriot.com/) eCatholic (https://ecatholic.com/) Franciscian Friars of the Holy Spirit (https://www.becomefire.faith/) Also check out The Threshold Podcast (https://www.thresholdpodcast.fm/) by Tony Vasinda.

Today's Action Step: Contemplate: Do you control your desires? Or do they control you? Find Luke Carey at the Catching Foxes Podcast (catchingfoxes.fm). If you haven't signed up for the Nazarite Challenge yet head over to NazariteChallenge.com (http://nazaritechallenge.com) to make sure you stay up to day and get included in the Mass that the Friars are saying for our participants. Also please take a moment to Rate and Review us on iTunes. This is the number one way to help other people discover the amazing journey we are going on over the next month. You can talk about this episode in our Facebook Group HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/nazaritechallenge/). Also please take a moment to check out our sponsors. Catholic Balm Co (https://catholicbalm.co/) Pink Salt Riot (https://pinksaltriot.com/) eCatholic (https://ecatholic.com/) Franciscian Friars of the Holy Spirit (https://www.becomefire.faith/) Also check out The Threshold Podcast (https://www.thresholdpodcast.fm/) by Tony Vasinda.

Today's Action Step: Find a small way to exercise restraint in your desires today. Find Luke Carey at the Catching Foxes Podcast (catchingfoxes.fm). If you haven't signed up for the Nazarite Challenge yet head over to NazariteChallenge.com (http://nazaritechallenge.com) to make sure you stay up to day and get included in the Mass that the Friars are saying for our participants. Also please take a moment to Rate and Review us on iTunes. This is the number one way to help other people discover the amazing journey we are going on over the next month. You can talk about this episode in our Facebook Group HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/nazaritechallenge/). Also please take a moment to check out our sponsors. Catholic Balm Co (https://catholicbalm.co/) Pink Salt Riot (https://pinksaltriot.com/) eCatholic (https://ecatholic.com/) Franciscian Friars of the Holy Spirit (https://www.becomefire.faith/) Also check out The Threshold Podcast (https://www.thresholdpodcast.fm/) by Tony Vasinda.

Today's Action Step: Pray for the wisdom to discern how temperance really looks in your life. If you haven't signed up for the Nazarite Challenge yet head over to NazariteChallenge.com (http://nazaritechallenge.com) to make sure you stay up to day and get included in the Mass that the Friars are saying for our participants. Also please take a moment to Rate and Review us on iTunes. This is the number one way to help other people discover the amazing journey we are going on over the next month. You can talk about this episode in our Facebook Group HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/nazaritechallenge/). Also please take a moment to check out our sponsors. Catholic Balm Co (https://catholicbalm.co/) Pink Salt Riot (https://pinksaltriot.com/) eCatholic (https://ecatholic.com/) Franciscian Friars of the Holy Spirit (https://www.becomefire.faith/) Also check out The Threshold Podcast (https://www.thresholdpodcast.fm/) by Tony Vasinda.

Today's Action Step: Identify a specific area in your life in which to exercise temperance this week. Find Luke Carey at the Catching Foxes Podcast (catchingfoxes.fm). If you haven't signed up for the Nazarite Challenge yet head over to NazariteChallenge.com (http://nazaritechallenge.com) to make sure you stay up to day and get included in the Mass that the Friars are saying for our participants. Also please take a moment to Rate and Review us on iTunes. This is the number one way to help other people discover the amazing journey we are going on over the next month. You can talk about this episode in our Facebook Group HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/nazaritechallenge/). Also please take a moment to check out our sponsors. Catholic Balm Co (https://catholicbalm.co/) Pink Salt Riot (https://pinksaltriot.com/) eCatholic (https://ecatholic.com/) Franciscian Friars of the Holy Spirit (https://www.becomefire.faith/) Also check out The Threshold Podcast (https://www.thresholdpodcast.fm/) by Tony Vasinda.