What happens when your passion for gaming fades... and God takes over?🎁 FREE PDF: 7 Tools for Becoming the Man God Made you to Behttps://www.craftedformore.com/#7toolsIn Episode 50 of the Hey Brother Podcast, I sit down with Chris, host of the Crash Canon Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@Crash_Canon), to unpack his bold shift from pop-culture gaming content to creating unapologetically Catholic media.We talk about his journey of faith, the creative tension he felt behind the scenes, and the brotherhood and mentorship that ultimately changed everything.🔹 From “Chris Crash” to “Crash Canon”🔹 Why he stopped hiding his faith online🔹 What it's like to pivot your platform for God🔹 Brotherhood, fatherhood, and finding your mission as a Catholic man🎯 If you’ve ever felt the nudge to do something bold for your faith — this conversation will speak right to you.👇 Connect with Chris & Explore His Work:🎙️ Subscribe to Crash Canon: https://www.youtube.com/@Crash_Canon🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrashCanon

He shaved half his beard to kill his pride — so I did too.👬 Join the Men Striving for More Discord Community: / discord 🎁 Free Resource – The More Method Workshop (Replay):https://www.craftedformore.com/#7toolsIn this episode, I dive into the story of St. Philip Neri, the joyful “holy fool” who used humor and humility to break through pride and lead others to Christ. Inspired by his example, I shaved half my face… and recorded it.⸻In this episode: • The hilarious and holy story of St. Philip Neri’s half-beard • What “holy foolishness” really means (and why it matters) • How pride shows up in subtle ways — even in our faith • A call for Catholic men to stop performing and start living with real joy and freedom⸻If you’ve ever felt pressure to be a ‘perfect’ Catholic — this episode is for you.Holiness doesn’t always look polished. Sometimes, it looks like a half-shaved face and a humble heart.

These 5 conversations reminded me why this podcast exist.In Episode 48 of the Hey Brother Podcast, we revisit the Top 5 most powerful moments from the show so far—conversations that stirred our hearts, challenged our comfort zones, and reminded us of who we’re called to be as Catholic men.🔑 Highlights from this episode:Fr. Ethan Moore on the Greatest Beer Run and radical fraternityBobby Angel on the ache for deeper brotherhoodMitch Clune on passing on the faith in Catholic townsHow video games like Minecraft & Skyrim spark prayer and creativityJohn King on discipline, fatherhood, and the power of saying NO📌 Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the podcast, these 5 clips will help you reconnect with your mission—and your brothers on the journey.💬 Which clip hit you hardest? Comment below—we’d love to hear your story.👇 Resources for Catholic men:📘 Free E-book: The More Method → https://craftedformore.ck.page/more-method💬 Join the Men Striving for More Discord Community → https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv

📖 Download the 7-Tool Gameplan to Live with Purpose and Become the Man God Made You to Be → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7tools🌐 Connect with Jack Beers and explore his work at The Catholic Mentor → https://www.thecatholicmentor.com/What would make a bar-mitzvahed Jewish kid become a devout Catholic?In this candid First Thoughts recap of Episode 47, Mitch and I unpack the three moments from Jack Beers’ radical conversion that rocked us most—from agnosticism to that chapel prayer: “I believe…and I don’t want to.” We wrestle with duty, desire, and the cost of following God when it challenges family expectations.🔥 In this short debrief, we dive into:✔️ The “Lion King moment” that cracked Jack’s heart open to God✔️ How desire both leads us and can turn tyrant✔️ Wrestling with family, identity, and a costly leap of faith✔️ Why real love—not logic—sparked Jack’s conversion✔️ Practical takeaways for Catholic men in marriage, fatherhood, and purposeIf you’ve ever wanted comfort more than calling, this conversation is for you.💬 What hit you hardest?Comment below or email me: nick@craftedformore.com📖 Need tools for faith, confidence, and freedom?Grab the 7-Tool Gameplan → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7tools👥 Looking for brotherhood?Join the Men Striving for More Discord community → https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv🧭 Want 1-on-1 mentorship?Explore Crafted for More Mentorship → https://craftedformore.com📩 Questions or feedback?Email: nick@craftedformore.comHey Brother — A Podcast for Catholic MenA product of Crafted for More — Mentorship for Men.#HeyBrotherPodcast #CatholicMen #ConversionStory #JackBeers #JewishToCatholic #Brotherhood #AuthenticManhood #CatholicConversion #FaithJourney #MasculineVirtue #LionKingMoment #CatholicMentor #VirtueOverDesire

📖 Download the 7-Tool Gameplan to Live with Purpose and Become the Man God Made You to Be → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7tools🌐 Connect with Jack Beers and explore his work at The Catholic Mentor → https://www.thecatholicmentor.com/What would make a bar mitzvahed Jewish kid become a devout Catholic?In this powerful episode of the Hey Brother Podcast, Jack Beers shares the story of his radical conversion to Catholicism — from agnosticism to a profound encounter with Jesus in a Catholic church. Nick and Jack dive into what it means to follow God’s call, even when it costs you your family’s approval… and why true manhood means asking not “What do I want?” but “What does God want?”🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✔️ The “Lion King moment” that cracked Jack’s heart open to God✔️ How desire can lead us—but also become a tyrant✔️ Wrestling with family, identity, and making a costly leap of faith✔️ Why real love—not logic—was the turning point for Jack’s conversion✔️ How Catholic men can grow in marriage, fatherhood, and purposeIf you’ve ever wrestled with your calling or feared letting people down by doing what God asks… this conversation will hit home.💬 What did you think of Jack’s story?Drop a comment or send us an email: nick@craftedformore.com📖 Want tools to grow in faith, confidence, and freedom?Download the 7-Tool Gameplan → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7tools👥 Looking for real brotherhood?Join our Men Striving for More Discord community → https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv🧭 Need personal mentorship to live with purpose?Explore Crafted for More Mentorship → https://craftedformore.com📩 Have questions or feedback?Reach out: 📧 nick@craftedformore.comHey Brother — A Podcast for Catholic MenA product of Crafted for More — Mentorship for Men.#HeyBrotherPodcast #CatholicMen #ConversionStory #JackBeers #JewishToCatholic #Brotherhood #AuthenticManhood #CatholicConversion #FaithJourney #MasculineVirtue #LionKingMoment #CatholicMentor #VirtueOverDesire

Want freedom from addiction and lust—without the shame?Register now for the free workshop on May 22 → https://www.craftedformore.com/live-workshop(Replay available if you can’t attend live.)“Why can’t I beat this?”“What’s wrong with me?”“If I just tried harder…”If you’ve ever asked yourself those questions while stuck in the cycle of porn or lust, this episode is for you. Nick opens up about what he wishes someone had told him years ago—and why this battle isn’t your fault.From breaking the lie of shame to uncovering the root of addiction, this short episode will shift how you see yourself and give you a new starting point for real healing.🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✔️ Why porn addiction is not a moral failure✔️ How compulsive behavior forms—and how to unlearn it✔️ The deeper reason men turn to lust and fantasy✔️ Why this is a healing process, not a single event✔️ How you can start walking in the freedom God made you forIf you’re ready to stop trying harder and start healing deeper, this episode—and the May 22 workshop—are for you.🧠 Want a 3-step process to break free from porn?👉 Register for the workshop: https://www.craftedformore.com/live-w...💬 Know a brother who needs to hear this?Send him the link—or drop a comment with your thoughts.📖 Want tools to grow in faith, confidence, and freedom?Download the 7-Tool Gameplan → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7tools💬 Looking for real brotherhood?Join our Men Striving for More Discord community → / discord 🧭 Need personal mentorship to live with purpose?Explore Crafted for More Mentorship → https://craftedformore.com📩 Have questions or feedback?Reach out: 📧 nick@craftedformore.comHey Brother — A Podcast for Catholic MenA product of Crafted for More — Mentorship for Men.#CatholicMen #HeyBrotherPodcast #FreedomFromPorn #Lust #AddictionRecovery #MasculineHealing #CatholicHealing #Brotherhood #CatholicMentorship #ShameFreeHealing #Virtue #AuthenticManhood #HealingFromAddiction

📖 Download the 7-Tool Gameplan to Live with Purpose and Become the Man God Made You to Be → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7toolsMost men settle for stability.But what if God is calling you to risk everything?In this First Thoughts breakdown of our conversation with Martin Watjen, Mitch and I dive into the deeper story underneath the story—why Martin’s “yes” to God wasn't just about leaving a job, but about reclaiming his role as a man, father, and missionary disciple.🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✔️ Why mission without brotherhood will always burn you out✔️ The lie men believe about “being the provider”✔️ How to discern God's voice vs. your own fear✔️ What it really takes to follow God's call—even when it's inconvenientIf you’ve ever felt stuck in a good life but not a God life, this one’s for you.🌐 Learn more about Elevated Parish Missions:https://elevatedparishmissions.org📧 Contact Martin directly: martin@elevatedparishmissions.org📖 Want tools to grow in faith, confidence, and freedom?Download the 7-Tool Gameplan → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7tools💬 Looking for real brotherhood?Join our Men Striving for More Discord community → / discord 🧭 Need personal mentorship to live with purpose?Explore Crafted for More Mentorship → https://craftedformore.com📩 Have thoughts or questions?Leave a comment or reach out:📧 nick@craftedformore.com