• 42 minutes 23 seconds
    Healing & Communion

    This week, Jake and Bob discuss the framework and theology behind the JPII Healing Center's "Healing the Whole Person" retreat. They begin by exploring how Christ's wounded yet glorified body reveals the path of redemption for every human life. Then, they reflect on how healing is essential to Christianity, how purgatory is ultimately about healing the soul, and how grace restores integration to our whole being. All suffering can become redemptive when united to Christ and they invite you into a journey of becoming whole, ordered, and ready for communion with God.

    Key Points:

    • Healing is not a niche aspect of Christianity but an essential dimension of discipleship.
    • Christ's resurrected wounds reveal that suffering can be transformed into glory.
    • Every person is invited to become like Christ by allowing their wounds to be redeemed.
    • True healing brings us into wholeness and communion, not just relief from pain.
    • Purgatory is best understood as a final state of purification and healing.
    • The purpose of all healing is to prepare us for communion with God.
    • Sin causes disintegration within the human person and in relationships.
    • The Trinity is the model of perfect communion.
    • Human identity is fundamentally relational—we are made by, from, and for relationship.
    • There are four primary relationships: with God, others, self, and creation.
    • Emotional dysfunction often reveals areas of unhealed wounds.
    • Disconnection between body and soul leads to fragmentation and relational breakdown.
    • Technology can create the illusion of communion without its true depth.
    • Authentic communion requires presence, embodiment, and vulnerability.
    • Suffering becomes redemptive when it draws us into deeper trust and union with God.
    • The ultimate goal of healing is to make us capable of the beatific vision—eternal communion with God.

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    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    03:47 Christ's Redemptive Wounds

    07:18 Healing is at the Heart of Christianity

    16:58 We are Created for Wholeness and Communion

    21:57 Honestly Examining your Relationships

    27:05 The Disconnect Between Body and Soul

    31:38 The Disintegration of Desire and Emotions

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    29 April 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 18 seconds
    Healing In Men (Part 4) w/ Paul George

    This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series and welcome Paul George, founder of The Art of Living Ministry. They explore the interior journey of a man learning to face his wounds, surrender control, and become who God created him to be. Paul shares his personal story— from childhood wounds and self-sufficiency to finding healing through marriage, prayer, and mentorship. They also discuss how unresolved pain can shape a man's identity, how it affects his relationships, and why vulnerability is the doorway to intimacy and freedom.

    Key Points:

    • Paul's childhood experiences, especially his parents' divorce, deeply influenced his identity and relational patterns. He developed a strong sense of independence that later became a barrier to intimacy.
    • Marriage exposes unresolved wounds and emotional barriers.
    • Self-sufficiency often times is a mask that covers the inability to receive someone else's love.
    • Growth begins with recognizing patterns in your life and asking God why they exist.
    • Many men believe they will never change which leads to resignation and feeling stuck.
    • It is important not to dwell on "what if's" or regrets about the past.
    • Being vulnerable with your spouse and opening up about your wounds is an important step to deepening intimacy.
    • Both spouses must learn to love each other's brokenness.
    • A man must take responsibility for his growth rather than blaming others.
    • Change doesn't erase the impact of past behavior on loved ones.
    • A man's (and woman's) ultimate call is to love sacrificially, especially when it's difficult or unseen.

    Resources:

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    03:03 Paul's Story & Early Wounds

    10:55 Spiritual Fatherhood & Mentorship

    12:30 Ministry Through Sports

    14:00 Trapped in Regret & "What Ifs"

    18:24 Learning to Trust God's Provision

    27:54 The Power of Self-Awareness

    40:43 Inviting Your Spouse into Wounds

    53:02 Why Growth Requires Struggle

    56:06 Paul's Ministry & Resources

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    15 April 2026, 8:00 am
  • 58 minutes 22 seconds
    Healing In Men (Part 3) w/ Devin Schadt

    This week, Jake and Bob continue their series and welcome Devin Schadt, founder of the Fathers of St. Joseph, to explore the journey of becoming a man through suffering, healing, and self-giving love. Devin shares his powerful story of childhood wounds, addiction, and broken relationships, and how an unexpected encounter and a profound experience of God's mercy began to transform his life. They also discuss how unmet needs for affirmation can drive men toward the false promises of the world, how true identity is restored through relationship with God the Father, and the masculine call to sacrificial love.

    Key Points:

    • Wounds created in childhood can shape how we perceive our identity as adults.
    • When we don't root our identity in the Father, we turn to the things of this world that will not fulfil the human heart: prestige, prominence, power, profit, possessions, and pleasure.
    • Our sins often flow from unmet needs.
    • Marriage exposes and refines the heart.
    • Self-giving love within marriage and family life is true masculinity.
    • Devin began to experience growth when he accepted his "littleness" instead of running from it.
    • Our limitations allow God's strength to be revealed more clearly.
    • Spiritual battles often begin with doubting the Father's love for us.
    • It is important men know they belong to the Father and that they are beloved sons.

    Resources:

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    01:40 From Childhood Abuse to Finding Jesus

    15:41 Discovering the Meaning of Self Giving Love

    23:09 Acting Out of Pain and Embracing Our Littleness

    32:49 Loving Without Expecting Anything in Return

    41:13 Remedies for the Wounds Many Men Experience

    49:01 The Fathers of St. Joseph

    51:32 Resources

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    1 April 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Healing In Men (Part 2) w/ Dr. John Bishop

    This week, Jake and Bob welcome Dr. John Bishop, founder of FORGE, to continue their series on healing in men. John shares his perspective on why so many men today lack a clear picture of what it means to be a good man. He begins with the story of Adam, uncovering God's original design for masculinity—one rooted in work, responsibility, and the courage to engage in the world and the people entrusted to him. From there, he describes the wounds men experience from Adam's fall: fear, shame, and the tendency for men to withdraw, hide, or dominate rather than love. Yet, with Jesus Christ as a model, whose life and sacrifice reveal the true strength of a man, they reflect on how men can recover a living image of faithful, engaged, and restored masculinity.

    Key Points:

    • There is a widespread struggle to engage men in the life of the Church.
    • A central problem facing men today is the lack of a clear and compelling picture of what it means to be a good man.
    • Without strong masculine examples in families, churches, and schools, many men turn to cultural voices that offer distorted visions of masculinity.
    • Adam is the first image of authentic masculinity and reveals a masculine inclination towards responsibility and stewardship.
    • The Fall reveals a core masculine temptation: disengagement, as Adam remains passive when evil enters the garden.
    • Fear and shame often drive men to withdraw emotionally or hide behind work, distractions, or performance.
    • True masculinity requires engagement with both the external world and the interior life of relationships.
    • Jesus Christ, the New Adam, reveals the ultimate image of masculinity through sacrificial love and radical trust in the Father.
    • Fathers ultimately help their sons become men by guiding them toward the deeper truth that their identity is rooted in being beloved sons of God.

    Resources:

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    07:22 Seeing Our Identity as Son, Brother, Bridegroom, and Father

    12:17 What's Going On with Men in Our Current Age?

    25:07 Adam: The First Image of Masculinity

    35:44 Engaging with the World as a Man

    47:38 Learning to Trust the Creator of the Universe

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    18 March 2026, 8:00 am
  • 41 minutes 49 seconds
    Gathering the Graces: Celebrating 150 Episodes

    This week, Jake and Bob celebrate the 150th episode of Restore the Glory! They take a moment to reflect on the story of how the podcast came to be, new insights learned, and their hopes for the future. This episode is a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what God has done in not only their lives but also the lives of listeners.

    Key Points:

    • Jake and Bob express deep gratitude for God's evident presence and blessing throughout the life of the podcast.
    • They share powerful testimonies from listeners, including marriages restored and lives changed through the podcast.
    • The podcast has surpassed three million downloads, with many episodes reaching tens of thousands of listeners.
    • The two most popular series are Anatomy of a Wound and Security, Maturity, and Purity
    • A surprising "puzzle" they discuss is how some of their favorite episodes initially received fewer downloads than expected.
    • Jake and Bob explain that their intention in difficult topics is always faithful dialogue rooted in Church teaching and charity. They also desire to remain docile to the Holy Spirit, committed to offering conversations that glorify God and foster authentic healing in the Church.

    Resources:

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    03:15 Appreciation for the Podcast

    10:04 New Information (Statistics!)

    19:31 Puzzles We are Working Through

    26:46 Complaints or Concerns About the Podcast

    36:44 Our Hopes and Dreams for the Future

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    4 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Healing In Men (Part 1) w/ John Edwards

    This week, Jake and Bob welcome John Edwards, a fellow guy in the pew, to share his raw and redemptive journey from addiction and secrecy to finding his identity in God. From outward success and hidden cocaine use to the devastating loss of his mother, John reveals how grief, shame, and a longing for affirmation shaped his choices—and nearly destroyed his marriage and family. He opens up about the masks he wore, the lies he believed about God as a harsh judge, and the panic attacks that finally exposed the prison he was living in. With honesty and courage, John recounts the night he chose confession over isolation, and how mercy began to break through years of self-reliance and despair. If you've ever felt abandoned by God or buried under your own failures, this conversation is an invitation to bring your whole story into the light.

    Key Points:

    • The absence of emotional affirmation from John's father created a deep wound and a longing to feel seen.
    • Addiction to drugs, alcohol, and pornography became a way to numb pain and pursue belonging and control.
    • John describes living behind layers of "masks" to hide his addiction and shame from others.
    • Marriage and fatherhood did not automatically heal John's wounds, and secrecy continued to damage family life.
    • The death of John's mother shattered his emotional security and intensified his anger toward God.
    • Fear of being exposed kept John trapped in lies and prevented him from asking for help.
    • John's arrest and imprisonment brought total loss of control and the collapse of his false identities.
    • In the jail cell, John experienced profound powerlessness and the end of his ability to hide.
    • Surrendering control marked the moment when true freedom began.
    • Jesus met John in his darkest place, revealing that He never abandoned him.
    • Christ goes anywhere to restore broken hearts.

    Resources:

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    04:05 The Masculine Ache for Belonging

    13:44 Wearing Masks and Chasing Connection and Power

    21:22 Honoring Our Past Selves

    23:10 Losing His Mother and God

    30:03 Powerlessness and Rage

    33:40 Resisting Comparison and Facing Your Story

    38:40 John's Secret Comes Out and Meeting God in Jail

    59:05 Resources

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    18 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 seconds
    Communion, Healing & Desire

    This week, Jake and Bob reflect on a few topics that were discussed during a recent "Holy Desire" Priest's retreat with the JPII Healing Center. They discuss the connection between communion with God and the removal of pain, how woundedness redirects good desires, and why coping strategies are not usually virtuous. Jake and Bob also answer a few questions received from priests at the retreat, such as—Am I using wounds as an excuse for sin? What is the difference between soul ties and enmeshment? And should I share my wounds with my parents?

    Key Points:

    • Healing is best understood as an ongoing encounter with God's love that restores communion and is not simply the removal of pain.
    • Pain relief can be a fruit of healing, but it should never become the primary goal over intimacy with God.
    • Broken communion is the reason we experience pain.
    • Wounds often lead us to develop maladaptive responses that we mistakenly elevate into "virtues."
    • Holy desires naturally draw us toward love and communion with God and others.
    • When wounds and vows press down on holy desires, those desires often emerge sideways as disordered desires.
    • Disordered desires are not evil at their core but are distorted expressions of something originally good.
    • Enmeshment reflects a lack of healthy differentiation and often develops within family systems.
    • Soul ties are distorted bonds that form through sin, wounds, or misplaced dependency.
    • Learning to recognize the good desire beneath another's behavior transforms how we relate to them.
    • Love grows when we respond to a person's holy desire rather than reacting to their maladaptive behavior.
    • Discernment, timing, and freedom of heart are essential when considering sharing one's wounds with parents.

    Resources:

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    06:34 What does "I Experienced Healing" Mean?

    13:40 Can the Way I Cope with a Wound Actually be a Virtue?

    18:42 How are Disordered Desires Formed?

    29:36 How Do I Find the Holy Desire Behind My Sin?

    35:55 Am I Treating Woundedness as an Excuse for Sin?

    42:54 What is the Difference Between a Soul Tie and Enmeshment?

    51:07 Should I Share My Wounds with My Parents?

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    4 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 54 minutes 41 seconds
    Deliverance and Healing (Part 3) w/ Fr. Boniface Hicks

    This week, Jake and Bob conclude their series on deliverance and healing by welcoming Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB to the show. Together, they explore deliverance, not as a fixation on removing darkness, but as the ongoing work of living in the freedom of God's love. Fr. Boniface reframes spiritual warfare using the analogy of relationships and stories, and how our identities are shaped by our understanding of truth and love. They address common fears and misconceptions about spiritual warfare that have been fueled by culture and the practical role of prayer in helping us find the freedom Christ desires for us.

    Key Points:

    • Deliverance is fundamentally about freedom in God's love, not removing evil.
    • Every person carries a story that deserves to be heard and healed.
    • Evil spirits try to limit our story but God seeks to bring it to its fullness.
    • Deliverance is an ongoing process, not a one-time event.
    • True deliverance draws us deeper into the love story of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
    • Spiritual warfare is primarily a battle over truth, belief, and identity.
    • Love has the power to loosen spiritual oppression and restore freedom.
    • Prayer is most powerful when it is relational rather than formulaic.
    • Belief is not merely intellectual—it is lived, embodied trust.

    Resources:

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    03:10 The Basics of Deliverance

    08:58 Deliverance is the Process to Freedom

    16:00 Our Fascination with the Spiritual World

    24:01 The Subtle Movements Away from Good Lead to Disintegration

    34:27 The Battle for Our Stories

    43:46 Do Our Prayers Have Power?

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    21 January 2026, 9:00 am
  • 53 minutes 42 seconds
    Deliverance and Healing (Part 2) w/ Dr. Sean Tobin

    This week, Jake and Bob welcome Dr. Sean Tobin, author and psychologist, to explore the reality of spiritual warfare and deliverance ministry. Dr. Sean reframes deliverance not as a battle to fear but as a process of centering our hearts in Christ. They discuss how fear, self-reliance, and isolation fragment the soul, why the simplicity of love and praise is more powerful than you think, and the proper balance between technique and communion. This is a hopeful conversation about spiritual battle, one rooted not in fear, but in confidence in a Father who relentlessly pursues healing, wholeness, and communion with His children.

    Key Points:

    • Spiritual warfare is real, but we need not be afraid.
    • Deliverance is not about removing darkness but allowing the light of Christ back into our hearts.
    • The enemy's main tactics are to make us feel afraid, isolated, or grasp in self-reliance.
    • Feeding fear or falling into superstition can strengthen spiritual bondage instead of bringing freedom
    • The simple practices of faith (prayer, trust, and praise) are more profoundly effective than you think.
    • Spiritual warfare is ultimately about ministering to people, not fighting demons.
    • Healing involves restoring belonging, communion, and trust in God's presence.
    • Like healing, deliverance is a process, and does not usually happen in a single moment.
    • God can use spiritual conflict to refine, mature, and draw us into deeper communion with Him.

    Resources:

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    03:03 Dr. Sean's Background

    09:59 Learning About Spiritual Warfare Can Help Increase Our Faith

    16:16 How Fear Plays into the Enemy's Hands

    21:37 Isolation, Self Reliance, and Distrust are Part of Spiritual Warfare

    26:38 Authority and the Power of Suggestion

    31:48 The Effects of Simple Practices

    41:43 Technique vs Relationship with God

    49:01 Words of Encouragement as You Enter the Battle

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    7 January 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Deliverance and Healing (Part 1)

    This week, Jake and Bob discuss the relationship between healing, deliverance, and spiritual warfare. They explore the nature of spiritual strongholds (patterns of thoughts or beliefs that oppose the reality of who God is) and why these strongholds often obstruct emotional and spiritual healing. Jake and Bob also nuance the distinction between ordinary and extraordinary experiences of grace and how the supernatural is hidden within the quiet or ordinary moments. Finally, they address the role of spiritual authority within the Church, the importance of recognizing your own authority, and why authentic healing flows from relationship with Christ rather than technique.

    Key Points:

    • The healing and deliverance processes are deeply connected
    • Spiritual warfare is part of everyday life
    • Strongholds are built from repeated thoughts, beliefs, and lies that oppose the reality of who God is
    • The ordinary is often where the supernatural is most active. Extraordinary experiences are not a measure of God's presence in our lives
    • Wounds can become entry points for spiritual influence if left unaddressed
    • Deliverance often involves dismantling lies and beliefs (strongholds) rather than confronting extraordinary manifestations
    • Prayer, the Sacraments, and virtues are our weapons in spiritual warfare
    • Healing comes from relationship with Christ, not because of a specific prayer formula or technique
    • There are different levels of spiritual authority within the Church

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    03:02 Engaging in a Spiritual Battle as a Catholic

    12:21 How Do We Pull Down Strongholds in Our Life?

    18:21 The Supernatural isn't Exclusive to Extraordinary Moments

    25:11 Ordinary and Extraordinary Dynamics in Healing and Deliverance

    34:56 The Difference Between Human and Angelic Intelligence

    43:55 What are the Different Levels of Authority in the Church?

    57:43 How Can We Exercise Our Authority?

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    24 December 2025, 9:00 am
  • 56 minutes 52 seconds
    Healing & Theology of the Body with Jason Evert

    This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Jason Evert, a Catholic speaker, author, and expert on the Theology of the Body. Together they explore the history of gender theory, how contraception shifted culture, and why it's important to root our identity in God. They also discuss how wounds and unmet needs are often tied to the experience of gender dysphoria and how our culture avoids addressing the source of suffering.

    Key Points:

    • The term gender has only recently entered into our vocabulary
    • Wounds, past traumas, and unmet needs for belonging, love, and safety are often the root cause for someone experiencing gender dysphoria
    • Many European countries and leading medical institutions are now rethinking their gender-affirmative protocols after evidence showed these interventions often failed to resolve underlying distress and caused harm
    • Rather than addressing the source of suffering, our culture has told us our bodies are the problem
    • The different gender labels within society today offer an identity and community to those feeling rejected or isolated
    • Our identity is as beloved children of God and shouldn't be reduced to how we feel or our social affiliations
    • The truth can become a weapon if we don't first listen in love and acknowledge the experience of suffering

    Resources:

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    02:36 How Jason Discovered the Theology of the Body

    05:35 The History of Gender Theory

    15:45 When the Body is Made the Problem

    23:54 Addressing the Experienced Suffering

    29:51 Same Sex Attraction and Finding Your True Identity

    38:33 How to Share the Truth without Using Truth as a Weapon

    46:44 They Need to Trust You Before They Will Trust Your Ideas

    54:33 Resources

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    10 December 2025, 9:00 am
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