Become Who You Are
What’s the meaning and purpose of my life? What is my true identity? Why were we created male and female? How do I find happiness, joy and peace? How do I find love that lasts, forever? These are the timeless questions of the human heart. Join Jack Rigert and his guests for lively insights, reading the signs of our times through the lens of Catholic Teaching and the insights of Saint John Paul ll to guide us.
Saint Catherine of Siena said "Become who you are and you would set the world on fire".
Episodes
656 episodes
#659 Finding Truth in a World of Lies: Charlie Kirk's Legacy and the Path Forward
The murder of Charlie Kirk and Ukrainian immigrant Iryna Zarutska reveals the fierce spiritual battle raging beneath today's headlines. Young people especially feel this tension as anxiety—a cognitive dissonance between what their hearts know t...
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Episode 659
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34:29
#658 Pope Leo XIII's "Rerum Novarum": The Three Necessary Societies for Human Flourishing, With Veronica Burchard
What happens when the three necessary societies, the foundational pillars for human flourishing, crumble simultaneously? Jack and Veronica Burchard, Chief Operating Officer of Sophia Institute, explores how Pope Leo XIII's groundbreaking encycl...
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Episode 658
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33:17
#657 Beyond Feelings: The Transformative Power of Reverence in an Age of Degradation
Reverence feels like a relic from another time, yet its absence leaves us spiritually and relationally impoverished. Greg Schlueter, author and family movement leader, joins Jack to explore why reverence matters in an age that devalues in human...
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Episode 657
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46:41
#656 (CM 8) The Transhumanist Temptation: Can You Be Recreated? How Technology and Ideology Are Reshaping Humanity
Grayson Quay is with Jack to discuss the implications of transhumanism and AI on modern manhood, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. They explore the philosophical underpinnings of transhumanism, the ethical dilemmas posed by technology, and...
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Episode 656
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41:18
#655 Porn in the Library, Marxism in the Classroom... Why Trump Matters For Families and The Nation
Shocking parallels between today's educational landscape and the "45 Goals of Communism" entered into Congressional Records decades ago. Several goals explicitly target education: "Get control of schools. Use them as transmission belts for soci...
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Episode 655
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46:56
#654 (Claymore 7) "Achieving Chastity in a Pornographic World" With Father T. G. Morrow
What happens when our deepest desires for connection and love become twisted by a pornographic culture? Father Thomas Morrow joins us to explore how we can reclaim authentic sexuality in a world that has reduced it to mere pleasure-seeking....
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Episode 654
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36:19
#653 The Epstein Files (3) With Investigator Tom Hampson: Dark Money, Deep Secrets, and A Two-Tiered Justice System
What happens when money and power collide with justice? Crime investigator Thomas Hampson takes us deep into the troubling world of Jeffrey Epstein's case, revealing the stark double standards in our legal system.The conversation expose...
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Episode 653
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36:14
#652 (CM 6) How Our Government and NGOs Facilitated the Largest Child Sex Trafficking Operation In History.
Former Border Patrol Deputy Agent JJ Carroll pulls back the curtain on America's darkest secret: government-facilitated child trafficking at our border. With 24 years of frontline experience, Carroll delivers a harrowing account of how our fede...
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Episode 652
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45:05
#651 With Jason Jones: Justin Bieber’s Mom Pattie Mallete, The Israel-Palestine Conflict, AI, and The Faith!
Jason Jones' life reads like an unlikely hero's journey - from teenage soldier who lost his child to abortion, to pro-life activist, award-winning filmmaker, and humanitarian aid worker in the world's most dangerous conflict zones. In this rive...
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Episode 651
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1:07:04
#650 (Claymore 5) "Romantic Challenges to True Love; The Fall and the Normalization of Sin"
The human heart is the first battlefield in the war between love and lust. As we navigate a culture that normalizes sin and distorts our capacity for authentic connection, Jesus offers us more than rules—He offers transformation.This ep...
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Episode 650
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55:13
#649 Finding Alex: A Russian Adoption Story, and the Relentless Love of God
The box had been gathering dust under the bed for years. Inside were the remnants of a journey to Russia that forever changed Jamie McAleer's family. "I never thought I'd go to Russia," she recalls, having grown up during the Cold War when the ...
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Episode 649
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45:54
#648 Inside the Jeffrey Epstein Web of Corruption: Dark Networks With No Moral Compass
A dark web of money, power, and government complicity surrounds the Jeffrey Epstein case – arguably the largest child sex trafficking operation ever uncovered. Crime investigator Tom Hampson takes us beyond the headlines to expose how this pred...
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Episode 648
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49:07
#647 Claymore (4) "In The Beginning, Awe, Wonder and a Cosmic Explosion of Love!"
What if your body was designed to tell a cosmic love story? In this profound exploration of human sexuality, Jack unveils how our creation as male and female reflects something far deeper than biology—it mirrors the very nature of God's Trinita...
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Episode 647
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35:10
#646 Bobby Fredericksen's Life Changed! How To Live intentionally and Create A Family Mission Statement
A profound midnight Mass experience transformed Bobby Fredericksen from a corporate party-goer to a purpose-driven Catholic father and podcaster. His conversion story reveals how encountering Christ's peace in the Eucharist altered the trajecto...
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Episode 646
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55:22
#645 Looking For A Spiritual Coach and Trainer? Meet St. Philip Neri Whose Enlarged Heart Can Transform Yours!
Meet Rob Marco! He not only shares his own remarkable journey but introduces us to St. Philip Neri, a 16th-century saint, who combined profound holiness with infectious joy!It's Philip's unique combination of deep prayer and playful humo...
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Episode 645
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38:38
#644 Claymore (3): Famous Exorcist Fr. Gabriele Amorth Left us a Practical Spiritual Warfare Handbook w Michael Lichens
We explore Father Gabriele Amorth's book "God Most Powerful," which serves as a practical handbook for spiritual warfare. Rather than becoming obsessed with evil, Father Amorth encourages us to focus on strengthening our relationship with God t...
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Episode 644
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49:56
#643 The Troubling Case of Jeffrey Epstein: We're Failing Our Children--The Evil of Child Exploitation
Jack and Thomas Hampson delve into the troubling case of Jeffrey Epstein, exploring its implications on child exploitation, deep state corruption, and the moral crisis in society. They discuss the importance of parental rights, the accountabili...
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Episode 643
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55:25
#642 Claymore (2) The Battlefield of the Heart! Awakened by Beauty, Commissioned for Battle, Seeking Adventure and Truth
What if your deepest desires—even the ones that sometimes feel overwhelming or confusing—weren't obstacles to overcome but rocket fuel for your spiritual journey? In this profound exploration of authentic masculinity, Jack and Mark Schmitt unpa...
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Episode 642
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42:41
#641 Would You Stand Against the State to Defend Your Faith? Unlocking the Churches!
What happens when the government tells churches to close their doors? During the pandemic, attorney Jeffrey Trissell found himself at the center of an unprecedented legal battle for religious freedom that would take him to the Supreme Court thr...
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Episode 641
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41:27
#640 I Killed Maria Goretti: The Life and Repentance of Alessandro Serenelli
The battle between love and lust rages in every human heart. In this powerful exploration of the Maria Goretti story, we uncover how what we consume shapes who we become – sometimes with devastating consequences.Maria Goretti was just 1...
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Episode 640
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40:48
#639 Claymore (1): The Spiritual Battle for Young Men; "What Sort of Tale Have We Fallen Into?"
What epic tale have we fallen into, and what role are we meant to play? This question lies at the heart of our exploration of authentic masculinity and spiritual warfare in a chaotic world.Drawing from the wisdom of St. John Paul II, He...
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Episode 639
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33:01
#638 Why do we suffer? Does our suffering have meaning? With Dr. Aaron Kheriaty—Psychiatrist and Author
The question haunts us all: Why do we suffer? And more importantly, does our suffering have meaning? In this profound conversation with Dr. Aaron Kheriaty—psychiatrist, author, and courageous voice during recent cultural upheavals—we explore th...
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Episode 638
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51:58
#637 Bitcoin: The Moral Alternative to Fiat Currency
What if the money system itself is designed to work against your values? Eric Sammons, editor-in-chief of Crisis Magazine and author of "Moral Money: The Case for Bitcoin," makes a compelling case that our current monetary system is fund...
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Episode 637
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41:30
#636 "Jesus, I Trust in You": Breaking Free from Modern Emptiness
What happens when you start defining yourself by your struggles rather than by your God-given identity? Deacon Gerald Marie Anthony tackles this profound question in a conversation that strikes at the heart of what it means to be authentically ...
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Episode 636
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48:30
#635 Saint Hildegard's Garden: Beyond Pills! Recipes and Remedies for Healing Body and Soul
St. Hildegard of Bingen—one of only four women Doctors of the Church—and her revolutionary approach to healing that seamlessly unites body and soul.Leila Lawler joins Jack to discuss St. Hildegard's comprehensive system of natural medic...
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Episode 635
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38:00