I Heard You Paint Houses

Episode 118 · January 18th, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min

About this Episode

Many of you have probably found three hours and 29 minutes to watch the Netflix movie 'The Irishman' based off of the hit man Frank Sheeran's testimony of what happened to the famed Jimmy Hoffa. This movie is considered one of the best movies of 2019 and many believe that it will change cinema. This week we take a look at why that is. Join us as we give the fastest synopsis of the plot you will ever hear and discuss spiritual temptations that the mafia exudes but can also be found in our own lives including; justifying our sins, isolation, and invincible pride. #WelcomeToTheAdventure

Media References:

  • Exodus 90 (Spiritual Fasting Program for Men)
  • The Irishman (Netflix Movie)
  • Marriage Story (Netflix Movie)
  • Catching Foxes (Podcast)
  • Art of Manliness (Podcast)
  • Catholic Stuff You Should Know (Podcast)
  • Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World (Podcast)
  • Greetings Adventurers (Podcast)
  • Catholic Answers Live (Podcast)
  • The Witcher (Netflix Series, Books, Video Games) Adult Content
  • The Lord of the Rings (Books, Movies, Future Amazon Series)
  • "I Heard You Paint Houses" by Charles Brandt (Book)
  • UMD Newman Catholic Campus Ministry by Fr. Mike Schmitz (Podcast)

Challenges:

  1. Live well the moments that God gives you. Don't leave feeling as though there was more for you to do or say.
  2. Have a real conversation with someone that goes beyond surface level. Ask them big questions and if possible follow up with them.
  3. Write a list of things that you are passionate about in order of importance to you. Create a second list from the perspective of a friend ordering the passions in the way that they think are important to you. Compare the two.

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