Episodes

  • S11 Episode 68- The bash brozzz

    S11 Episode 68- The bash brozzz
    Nov 20 2024
    In this episode, the dogs talk about their recent meet-up at Rob's parish (01:00). The dogs gush over Rob (9:00), Mike cries at a wedding (2:20), and Connor shares a childhood story about his dad (5:50). They discuss the best video games from when they were kids (11:50), which leads to a discussion of dopamine culture (23:45). Connor closes out with parenting insights from Dr. Becky (38:30) and how to "sit in the tension" of being human with Jesus (41:00). Quotes: "High fives all around for friendship." (Rob, 4:20) “Rob’s a really good priest.” (Mike, 9:00) “I wish I could cry.” (Connor, 10:15) “I would be ready and willing to accept from God a life of suffering.” (Connor, 28:00) “Being grown-up is being willing to be interrupted and be put-upon.” (Connor, 30:45) "Here is a man that words cannot describe. Death could not defeat him nor toil dismay him. He did not fear death, nor did he refuse to live." (Breviary, 36:45) "Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face." (Psalm 24, 38:00) “Sitting in the tension of the longing is one of the most frustrating things about being a person.” (Connor, 40:40) "The only way to Heaven is, we have to die." (Connor, 41:41) "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." (Philippians 1:21, 42:00) Media Mentions: Napoleon Dynamite Super Mario Bros. NHL '94 (Sega Genesis) NHL 94 REWIND (Xbox One) Super Nintendo Blades of Steel (NES) Madden NFL NBA Jam (1993) Guitar Hero Halo GoldenEye 007 (Nintendo 64) Zelda Tony Hawk Pro Skater Fortnite Call of Duty: Warzone Dr. Becky Kennedy's Good Inside References: Blockbuster NHL Facebook Link St. Thérèse of Lisieux St. Martin de Tours Shout-Outs: Hess Family Drew and Emily Hines Matthew and Maggie Truty Fr. Tim Anastos Fr. Nick Blaha Ethan Danstrom Kevin Metz The bash brothers Follow us on instagram @threedogsnorth Contact us at threedogsnorth@gmail.com
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    49 mins
  • S11 Episode 67- Old dudes

    S11 Episode 67- Old dudes
    Aug 23 2024
    In this episode, the dogs welcome Mike back to the states (01:05), Rob visits an older priest with a friend (13:40), and Connor shares his summer reading (16:55). They all talk about coming to terms with aging (28:05) and the inspirational people they love who have aged with grace (32:50). Quotes: “I try to integrate and circulate each day.” (Connor, 1:47) “It's an aspirational thing, to be able to look back at life and realize, ‘God is the author of that story.”’ (Rob, 16:35) “It's something really beautiful because he's allowing himself to be pierced by reality.” (Connor, 20:55) “John Paull II, the way that he entered into eternal life, it was a real example of how to die well... He kept coming out and being a father and loving on people until the day he died. That’s how you do that.” (Mike, 25:10) “I am both the one choosing, but I'm also being chosen... God’s choice of me is the one truth that can always be relied on.” (Connor, 31:10) “Life has continued to get richer… There’s a hope in me that will continue.” (Rob, 37:55) Media Mentions: Dietrich von Hildebrand's The Heart John Mark Falkenhain's How We Love Herman Melville's Moby Dick References: BFC (Battlefield Circulation) West Point Walter Reed Peyton Manning Fort Bragg (Fort Liberty) Memphis Sisters of Life Arizona West Point Parachute Team Springfield, IL Fr. John Kartje Plato's theory of the soul St. Peter's Basilica energized affectivity and tender affectivity Douglas MacArthur Dwight D. Eisenhower Mundelein Seminary Hudson River Pope John Paul II Korean War Vietnam War Ultimate frisbee Captain Ahab North Carolina Yadkin Road 82nd Airborne Division Shout- Outs: Teresa Metz Sister Bethany Madonna Fr. James D. O'Shea Fr. Marty Smith Fr. Gus Belauskas Fr. Raymond Webb Fr. Larry Hennessy Fr. Matt Follow us on instagram @threedogsnorth Contact us at threedogsnorth@gmail.com
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    43 mins
  • S11 Episode 66- Relational whiplash

    S11 Episode 66- Relational whiplash
    May 10 2024
    In this episode, the dogs catch up and reminisce (4:00) before a long summer break from the pod. Connor shares his new assignment at Mundelein (10:50) and Mike discusses his new position (26:53). They all speak about finding their identity in Jesus (35:00), especially in times of transition. They stress the importance of vulnerability (20:22) and surrender (23:25) for living a life of true freedom. Quotes: "I'm more into being than doing." (Connor, 13:47) "The priesthood is an identity, it's not a job." (Connor, 13:47) "You're a Christian with people and you're a priest for people." (Mike quoting Barron quoting Augustine, 19:20) “I’m not excited, but I feel the capacity to go and give myself to it in a faithful way... That’s what freedom looks like.” (Rob, 19:40) “You have to choose vulnerability in life. You have to consistently choose that.” (Rob, 20:10) "I’ve been given this gift of priesthood and that's why I have the capacity to interact in these ways with you.” (Rob, 21:00) "I am not what I do." (Connor, 23:55) "The three people who don't leave me are Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." (Rob quoting Bremer, 26:26) “The reality of my priesthood is not just a collar that I put on and off. It's something that I believe Christ marked in my heart forever, so that no matter what I’m doing, I’m still doing chaplain stuff.” (Mike, 29:11) “There’s no need to justify my existence.” (Mike, 30:40) “God didn’t create us because he needed some outcomes from us. He made us so we could be in relationship.” (Connor, 35:10) “When I treat myself as someone who matters, then I start doing what I want.... which is often, things that are generous.” (Connor, 36:00) "The cult of busyness is selfish." (Connor, 39:57) “I feel totally loved and secure in who I am, so I want to share it.” (Connor, 40:00) "Charitas Christi Urget Nos (The Love of Christ Urges Us Forward)." (42:00) Gallery: Fr. Mike and Fr. Rob canonical retreat with Bishop Robert Barron Archdiocese of Atlanta Holy Land Grocery Shopping Phone Case Media Mentions: Seinfeld Colossians 2:12 John 14: 2-4 Patrick M. Lencioni's The 6 Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Team References: Archdiocese of Atlanta SEEK 2019 Mundelein Seminary St. John Paul II Newman Center Augustine of Hippo IPF (The Institute for Priestly Formation) RIM (Relationship. Identity. Mission.) The Camino de Santiago Abraham Ur of the Chaldeans Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Adam and Eve Shout- Outs: Fr. Robbie Cotta Bishop Robert Barron Fr. Michael Bremer Bromides: "Be church." "As church, be church." "As church you are to church." Follow us on instagram @threedogsnorth Contact us at threedogsnorth@gmail.com
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    45 mins
  • S11 Episode 65- Full send

    S11 Episode 65- Full send
    Mar 12 2024
    In this episode, the dogs convene at Rob's request (3:55) to talk about science fiction (4:39) and what's so attractive about stories with a prophecy (13:50). Connor describes the new stained glass windows at Newman (20:00) and they all piece together "Main Character Energy" (22:19). Quotes: “The narrative form of the gospel is really important and actually tells a way better story than anything else that’s being offered.” (Rob, 16:29) “You are made for something huge, but you have to go small in order for God to work through you.” (Mike, 18:00) "There is a time when all of this will be in it’s fullness, all in all, unadulterated by sin and pettiness and death.” (Connor, 21:31) “I’m going somewhere and that’s what’s making the now so beautiful.” (Connor, 25:30) "The peace of Christ is available now." (Mike, 26:05) Media Mentions: Rumer Godden's An Episode of SparrowsDune: Part TwoDune: Part OneSigrid Undset's Kristin LavransdatterStar WarsThe Crown (2016- 2023)The MatrixMonsignor James Shea at SEEK 2024The Christian Cosmic Narrative: The Deep History of the WorldDear St. LouisCanticle: Revelation 4:11, 5:9, 10, 12Three Dogs North S5 E9- Word salad (Cubs win the world series)Conceptualizing Christ (w/ Barron, Schmitz, and Peterson) References: FontanosJerusalemChicagoChicago Fire (1871)The EucharistNorwayZendayaSEEK 2024Fr. John RiccardoMarvelAdam WainwrightCardinalsCubsBreviaryChrist the KingEscatonMain Character EnergyKwik-E-MartIndianaHonda AccordMarathonDr. Jordan B. PetersonFr. Mike SchmitzBishop Robert Barron Shout- Outs: Crystal (from the Newman Center)Fr. Robbie CottaEmily HinesFr. Matt Bromide: "Let go and let God." Follow us on instagram @threedogsnorth Contact us at threedogsnorth@gmail.com
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    30 mins
  • S11 Episode 64 – Nostalgia for the garden

    S11 Episode 64 – Nostalgia for the garden
    Dec 8 2023
    In this episode, the dogs discuss whether there are any once in a lifetime experiences (2:50). Rob admits to his own FOMO (3:00), Mike revisits an enchanted moment from Bethlehem (13:52), and Connor describes living in the eternal reality of the sacramental worldview (16:30). They all reminisce (21:00) with hopeful longing (23:58). Quotes: "Each moment has its own unique flavor." (Mike, 8:15) “There’s gonna be another day, another enchanted moment, because the world is sacramental.” (Rob, 12:40) "The sacramental reality is eternal." (Connor, 16:30) "I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them." (Rob quoting Andy Bernard, 18:15) "Here's the thing, nobody cares." (Rob, 18:50) “It feels like it would be insanely ungrateful to be sad it’s over; it was so full.” (Connor quoting Bartosic, 19:45) "Sometimes... on real cold nights... when I get into bed I will lean over to my wife and say, 'I’m glad I’m not in Bastogne."' (Connor quoting Band of Brothers Ep.6, 23:00) “The sacramental worldview allows you to always return to the rock of grace.” (Mike, 23:52) “Those moments of real encounter with Christ, they are now.” (Mike, 24:00) “The destination is a person.” (Connor, 25:20) “He’s drawing everything up into eternity with him.” (Connor, 25:50) Media Mentions: Ethan Hawke's Rules for a KnightThe Last DanceBand of Brothers (2001 miniseries) References: Ring lightDenverPot Mountain, Idaho2016 World SeriesChicago CubsMichael JordanThe Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9)Andy BernardMichael ScottFr. Raymond WebbBishop Mark BartosicEl Camino de SantiagoFr. Brian Welter (Old Welt Dog) Shout- Outs: Drew HinesJon KearneyMonica MackieSIUE FOCUS team (Joseph, Emma, Daniel, and Rachel)Fr. Derek HoJulie Johnson Follow us on instagram @threedogsnorth Contact us at threedogsnorth@gmail.com
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    28 mins
  • S11 Episode 63- Structure of reality

    S11 Episode 63- Structure of reality
    Nov 16 2023
    In this episode, the dogs return to a previous discussion on parenting and control (5:00). Mike looks for Yao Ming in the California Redwoods (1:49), Connor reminds us just how useful childhood confirmation class was (17:35), and Rob jumps ship (14:57) twice (26:49). Quotes: “They (children) have this compass inside of them that I can't read for them; I have to love them into reading it themselves and God will guide them.” (Connor, 8:20) “As a parent, your desire is to educate their freedom.” (Mike, 10:40) “I was a martyr for the truth.” (Connor, 11:35) “I’m the perfection of virtue.” (Rob, 14:52) “What we are talking about is this long slow road toward wholeness and integrity, which is experiencing God’s love and our own goodness in his eyes even in the midst of our imperfections.” (Connor, 21:00) “As parents you do have to form your children.” (Mike, 23:20) “Everyone as a free person is responsible for their own life, including your child.” (Connor, 24:30) "Jesus is never controlling anyone." (Connor, 29:36) “Only God can save us. Real peace and real justice comes from total surrender.” (Connor, 30:30) “We enter into God’s will in the measure that we surrender a perceived result.” (Connor, 32:40) “Life, when you abandon yourself to it, is not the prosperity gospel.” (Mike, 35:27) “What my dad and my mom mirrored for me, was reality, which is God.” (Mike, 36:20) Media Mentions: Fr. Jacques Philippe's Priestly Fatherhood: Treasure in Earthen Vessels3DN S11 E34- Loggerheads (Part 1)3DN S11 E35- Loggerheads (Part 2)The Martian (2015)Jeremiah 31: 29- 30 "The parents ate unripe grapes..."Jesus Calms the Storm (Matthew 8:23- 27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25)C.S. Lewis' The Great DivorceFlannery O'Connor's Revelation (pg. 458 "...even their virtues were being burned away.") References: FOCUSPender, NebraskaIlliopolis, IllinoisRedwood National ParkShaquille O'NealNew Work WednesdayBenedict ArnoldPelagianismEdith SteinGifts of the Holy Spirit (Catechism 1831)Fruits of the Holy Spirit (Catechism 1832)United States Army Jumpmaster SchoolDr. Jordan B. Peterson Shout- Outs: Mike Guenther "The boys around here could use some Three Dogs North."Bliese and Mrs. BlieseYao Ming Follow us on instagram @threedogsnorth Contact us at threedogsnorth@gmail.com
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    40 mins
  • S11 Episode 62- Martyr for the truth

    S11 Episode 62- Martyr for the truth
    Sep 9 2023
    In this episode, the dogs discuss what it means to live with integrity (0:44). Rob opens by bringing up Bobby Jones' loss in the 1925 U.S. Open (1:00), Mike gets a little heretical (10:10), and Connor experiences some technical difficulties (15:15). They close by reflecting on representations of integrity in various films (28:22). Quotes: "It's just you have no integrity. That's the worst thing I could say about anybody." (from Calvary, 3:55) "Integrity is a result of a life lived in truth." (Connor, 5:05) “Beauty is the manifestation of truth.” (from Denis McNamara 3DN S11 E12, 5:16) "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!" (Matthew 23:19, 9:10) "Heroes get remembered, but legends never die." (from The Sandlot, 12:10) "Real integrity, you can tell has been cultivated over a lifetime." (Connor, 16:30) "A good friend is not a conspirator in our vices." (Mike quoting a friend, 20:50) "You're going to get the work done of one person because you're one person." (Connor, 25:45) “God does manifest his glory through human creativity, but it’s not through the grind.” (Connor, 27:10) "What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?" (Matthew 16:26, 31:30) "When a man takes an oath, he's holding his own self in his own hands like water, and if he opens his fingers then, he needn't hope to find himself again." (from A Man for All Seasons, 34:06) "If you aim at the truth, at Jesus..... you become yourself." (Connor 36:00) Media Mentions: Thomas Aquinas' Summa TheologicaCalvary (2014)Bobby Jones: Sroke of Genius (2004)The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005)The Chronicles of NarniaMiracle (2004)Remember the Titans (2000)Three Dogs North S11 E60- Formed by the Father (meekness)The Death of Stalin (2017)Arrested Development (2003- 2006)A Man for All Seasons (1966)A Hidden Life (2019)Shūsaku Endō's SilenceSilence (2016)Star Wars References: Bobby Jones1925 U.S. OpenThomas Aquinas: consonantia, claritas, and integritasBrendan GleesonPope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger)John the BaptistCardinal Francis GeorgeWill SmithMatt DamonShia LaBeoufJames Earl JonesBabe RuthAslanFr. Larry HennessyShakespeare"A mortal, sinful human being."MichelangeloSistine ChapelBishop Robert BarronSteve BuscemiNikita KhrushchevSir Thomas MoreBishop Mark BartosicLiam NeesonAndrew GarfieldAdam DriverDarth VaderKylo RenFranz Jägerstätter Follow us on instagram @threedogsnorth Contact us at threedogsnorth@gmail.com
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    42 mins
  • S11 Episode 61- Rig a ruck

    S11 Episode 61- Rig a ruck
    Sep 2 2023
    In this episode, the dogs talk about Mike's future as a Jumpmaster (00:27), the start of the school year at UIC (13:13), and the difference between managers and leaders (19:00). Connor comes up with a new parable for the Gospel of Luke (27:00) and The Simpsons is referenced (35:58), twice (41:08). Quotes: "Leaders lead from the front." (Mike, 7:05) "I’m the go-to guy... not because it’s "Mike", but because it’s "Father", which is always a humbling reality.” (Mike, 9:28) “Manage to maintain vs actually drive a mission; that's the difference between a leader and a manager.” (Rob on leadership, 10:45) "Aim small, miss small." (Connor, 13:50) "Jesus is my ultimate horizon." (Connor 18:20) “If you’re in communion with the Father then you have his vision, the divine perspective.” (Mike, 23:00) “I want to help my people to become fully who they were created to be.” (Mike, 25:35) "People who are holy, whether or not publicly recognized by the church as saints, keep the world from turning into hell." (Connor quoting Cardinal George, 28:29) "Life is a moment by moment expression of your identity." (Connor quoting Whitfield, 30:10) “Most of us live as if we’re going somewhere, not as if we've arrived.” (Connor, 31:10) "That's the whole point of Moby Dick. Lisa, the point of Moby Dick is be yourself." (Rob quoting The Simpsons, 36:02) “The present is the place where infinite love finds its rays of glory.” (Mike quoting Lewis, 37:20) “The cemetery is full of indispensable people” (Connor, 42:40) Media Mentions: "They enlarged their phylacteries and lengthened their tassels." (Matthew 23:5)Tod Bolsinger's Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted TerritoryBob Schuchts' Be HealedLuke 13:18-21Charles L. Whitfield's Healing the Child WithinThe Simpsons S15 E5: The Fat and the FurriestC.S. Lewis' The Screwtape LettersThe Simpsons Movie- Whipping Dogs Sledding Scene References: JumpmasterParatrooperJumpMaster Personnel Inspection (JMPI)82nd Airborne DivisionBoy Scouts of AmericaLeadership: Vision- Alignment- AccountabilityCor Coffee"Nolite timere"- be not afraid (at the John Paul II Chapel at Mundelein)Bishop Robert BarronInstitute for Priestly Formation (IPF)Fellowship of Catholic University StudentsShared understanding (from the 7 Principles of Mission Command)North American MartyrsTwixSt. Francis of AssisiFr. James MallonHomer Follow us on instagram @threedogsnorth Contact us at threedogsnorth@gmail.com
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    44 mins