Episodes

  • Why Every Man Should Watch Les Misérables | Hey Brother Podcast (S: 2 Ep: 13)
    Oct 7 2025

    Have you ever wanted to experience the good, the true, and the beautiful—but were told it wasn’t “manly”?This week, Nick and Mitch dive into Les Misérables, exploring what this timeless story reveals about masculinity, mercy, and redemption.→ The tension between Jean Valjean and Javert — justice vs. mercy→ How Les Mis captures the Christian journey of conversion and identity→ Why this musical is actually one of the most masculine stories ever told→ How men today can live from the Good, the True, and the BeautifulIf you’ve ever wrestled with shame, self-doubt, or the desire to become a new man — this one’s for you.🎬 Watch the episode, and let us know what part of Les Mis hits your heart the hardest.👇 Join the Brotherhood & Free Resources→ Hey Brother Community (Discord): https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv→ Mentorship for Catholic Men: https://craftedformore.com→ Free 30-Minute Coaching & Strategy Call: Available on the site🎧 Listen on the Go:→ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6zdiAo6krbKZX9J8tGvyAU→ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-brother-podcast/id1784210276💬 If this episode hit home, share it with a brother and comment below what spoke to you most.#HeyBrotherPodcast #LesMiserables #CatholicMen #Masculinity #Redemption #Brotherhood #CatholicPodcast #JohnPaulII #Virtue #Faith #MenOfGod

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    38 mins
  • Leaving Engineering to Lead Men in Faith | John Mullen’s Journey to Catholicism (S: 2 Ep 12)
    Sep 30 2025

    What would make a successful engineer walk away from his career to lead men into faith? In this episode of the Hey Brother Podcast, Nick sits down with John Mullen, director of The Arena in Columbus, Ohio, to unpack his bold journey of conversion, brotherhood, and purpose.

    ➡️ Inside this episode:
    → John’s story of leaving engineering to follow God’s call
    → His journey from evangelical roots to the Catholic Church
    → The impact of Jordan Peterson and Jonathan Pageau on his faith
    → How brotherhood heals what therapy missed
    → Why men can’t fight the battle of faith and chastity alone

    👉 If you’re a Catholic man seeking deeper brotherhood and authentic faith, this conversation will speak directly to you.

    🔗 Free Resources & Community:
    → Join the Hey Brother Community (Discord): https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv
    → Free 30-Minute Mentorship Call: https://craftedformore.com

    🎧 Listen on podcast apps:
    → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6zdiAo6krbKZX9J8tGvyAU
    → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-brother-podcast/id1784210276

    🌟 Connect with John Mullen & The Arena
    → Email John directly: john.mullen@spo.org
    → Website: https://www.thearenacolumbus.com
    → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thearenaosu

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    ✦ Share this episode with a brother who needs encouragement.

    #CatholicMen #Brotherhood #HeyBrotherPodcast #CatholicConversion #MensFaith


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    48 mins
  • Football & Brotherhood: Why It Matters | Hey Brother Podcast (S:2 Ep: 11)
    Sep 23 2025

    Can you love football and still become a saint? In this episode of the Hey Brother Podcast, Nick and Mitch dive into why passion matters — and how something as simple as football can point us toward brotherhood, virtue, and even holiness.You’ll hear about:→ Why passion is essential to living fully alive (St. Augustine, John Paul II & more)→ Football as a training ground for faith, brotherhood, and perseverance→ The Ohio State team that boldly lived their faith on the field→ How our hobbies and passions can be ordered toward God’s gloryIf you’ve ever wondered how sports, faith, and manhood connect — this conversation is for you.Join the Brotherhood:👉 Connect with other Catholic men in the Hey Brother Community: https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv👉 Explore resources & mentorship at Crafted for More: https://www.craftedformore.comListen on the go:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6zdiAo6krbKZX9J8tGvyAU🍏 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-brother-podcast/id1784210276Outro:Brotherhood. Freedom. Faith. Don’t settle for less — hit subscribe and join us on the journey.

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    47 mins
  • Brotherhood, Healing, and Freedom Addiction | Hey Brother Podcast with Brian (S: 2 Ep:10)
    Sep 15 2025

    In this episode of the Hey Brother Podcast, Nick sits down with his friend Brian — a husband, dad, and counselor-in-training — to talk about his story of brotherhood, healing, and the fight for freedom.We cover:→ Why men long for spaces to share their stories and struggles→ The sacred ground of counseling and healing conversations→ Brian’s honest journey through p*rn addiction and how it primed him to encounter Christ→ The time lost to addiction — and the freedom found in healing→ What every man needs to hear: “You are good, you are loved, and you’re created to be a saint.”If you’ve ever struggled with addiction, isolation, or doubt, this episode is for you.👉 Watch now and share with a brother who needs encouragement.Get plugged into the Hey Brother Community for:→ A free resource on becoming a better man→ An exclusive workshop on overcoming p*rn addiction→ Weekly brotherhood, support, and accountability💬 Join here: https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQvLearn more about Crafted for More Mentorship:🌐 https://www.craftedformore.comListen on the go:→ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6zdiAo6krbKZX9J8tGvyAU→ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-brother-podcast/id1784210276

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    51 mins
  • So I Started a Podcast with My Brother… Here’s How It’s Going (S:2 Ep: 9)
    Sep 8 2025

    Nick and Mitch sit down to reflect on what it’s really been like starting the Hey Brother Podcast together — from laughs and unexpected interruptions to brotherhood and the battle of social media.In this episode we cover:Why we started the podcast as brothers and what it means for our missionThe challenges (and funny moments) of recording and figuring out the techHow doomscrolling is turning us into “zombies”Why social media is the front lines of the battle for soulsThe importance of authentic conversation and brotherhood in today’s worldIf you’ve ever thought about starting something with your brother (or wished you had one), this episode will make you laugh, think, and reflect.Resources & Links:📖 Free resource when you join the Hey Brother Community → https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv✝️ Learn more about mentorship → https://www.craftedformore.com

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    47 mins
  • Men Can’t Do Life Alone | Sam Todzia’s Story (S:2 EP: 8)
    Sep 1 2025

    n this powerful episode of the Hey Brother Podcast, I sit down with fellow CatholicPsych Mentor Sam Todzia — a man whose recent stroke shook his world, and whose story shows us the power of faith, family, and brotherhood.In this episode you’ll hear:→ Sam’s near-death experience and the prayers that carried him through it→ Why men need authentic brotherhood now more than ever→ The difference daily mentorship can make in a man’s life→ How Sam’s “MEAT & Greet” men’s event is bringing hundreds of guys together→ Practical encouragement for men who feel alone in their journeyIf you’ve ever wondered whether God is with you in suffering, or you’ve felt the ache for brotherhood in your own life — this is a conversation you need to hear.👇 Free Resource + Community💬 Join the Hey Brother Community on Discord → https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv🔗 Connect with Sam Todzia:📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@samtodzia4589🌐 Red Barn Ministries → https://redbarnministries.org🕊 CatholicPsych Mentorship → https://catholicpsych.com/sam-todzia👊 For Mentorship with Nick:🌐 Crafted for More → https://www.craftedformore.com

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    39 mins
  • From College Darkness to Catholic Author | Jeff Viviani’s Story (S:2 EP: 7)
    Aug 25 2025

    Jeff Viviani joins the Hey Brother Podcast to share his powerful journey — from a sixth-grade wake-up call after bullying… to battling identity, depression, and voices in college… to finally discovering healing, brotherhood, and becoming a published author.📖 Jeff’s new book The Dregs of Chance is out now → https://a.co/d/1Ujj0gS🔻 In this episode:→ How God broke into Jeff’s life after a painful childhood mistake→ The identity crisis that left him crushed after a Reddit post→ What real brotherhood looked like at Ohio State→ How daily Mass and confession transformed his struggles→ The story behind The Dregs of ChanceIf you’ve ever wrestled with identity, loneliness, or wondered if God could really meet you in your darkest moments, Jeff’s story is for you.👇 Free resource + community for Catholic men💬 Join the Hey Brother Community on Discord → https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv✦ Subscribe to the channel to never miss an episode and join the mission of becoming the men God created us to be.📩 Mentorship with Nick → https://www.craftedformore.com/

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    53 mins
  • Stop Living a Double Life | Hey Brother with Peter Holm (S:2 Ep: 6)
    Aug 11 2025

    Peter Holm joins the Hey Brother Podcast to share his powerful story of conversion, failure, fatherhood, and how God used suffering to shape his faith and mission.🔻 In this episode:→ From tech expert to Catholic financial advisor→ How divorce and suffering cracked his pride→ The danger of living a compartmentalized faith→ Why technology may be your biggest spiritual threat→ What real integration looks like for Catholic men→ Practical advice for living for Christ in everythingIf you’ve ever felt like you’re living a double life—showing up on Sundays but checked out the rest of the week—this episode is your wake-up call.🎧 Listen now and join the brotherhood.👇 Resources + Brotherhood💬 Join the Hey Brother Community: https://discord.gg/DD4y9dYzQv👨‍💻 Explore Mentorship: https://www.craftedformore.com/🕊️ P.S. Subscribe so you never miss a story that stirs your soul.

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    41 mins