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2023-06-28T19:54:43-04:00

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St. Helena, Pray For Us! Or, How To Love Our Friends Who Have Been Abandoned By Their Spouses

Last updated on: June 28, 2023 at 7:54 pm By Ben Hartford

I cannot fathom a reason why I would ever abandon Beth. But most of the abandoned spouses I’ve ever met also couldn’t foresee their home being broken up. I live a pretty darn blessed life and I am ever-thankful for it. But in the past 6 days, two very close friends who try as much as any of us to adhere to Christ have shared with me varying degrees of disaster growing in their lives. One discovered infidelity on his... Read more

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2023-06-16T16:42:02-04:00

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Welcome to Khulan – A Christian Campaign World

Last updated on: June 16, 2023 at 4:42 pm By Ben Hartford

Grab your friends and explore the collaboratively built Khulan. Your table will move through the Ages in a Christian campaign world. Read more

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2023-02-15T15:23:45-05:00

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How Will I Be the Role Model My Children Will Seek?

Last updated on: February 15, 2023 at 3:23 pm By Ben Hartford

A reader asked how to be the role model his children need. I lay out how you can only be one kind of role model. All else will lead them off the path. Read more

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2023-01-28T21:06:19-05:00

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Being a Father, Benedict XVI – Death

Last updated on: January 28, 2023 at 9:06 pm By Ben Hartford

Death becomes us. Or at least it does for those of us who have the fortitude and faith to die as friends of God. I assert that the Inspired Psalmist was being honest about the “Lord God of Truth,” when he said that God’s hands are a place into which we can commend our spirits. And living as if we believe in that will make us be men, husbands and fathers in the mold of Pope Benedict XVI. And also... Read more

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2023-01-28T13:52:32-05:00

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Being a Father, Benedict XVI Style Series List

Last updated on: January 28, 2023 at 1:52 pm By Ben Hartford

Need to catch up on the Fatherhood, Benedict XVI Style Series? Find the links below. Remember to share them, and follow me on on Twitter @TheNerdyPapist. Being a Father, Benedict XVI Style – Prayer Being a Father, Benedict XVI Style – Death Read more

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2023-01-20T13:28:30-05:00

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Workout Wednesday for 25JAN23

Last updated on: January 20, 2023 at 1:28 pm By Ben Hartford

Welcome to Workout Wednesday. Every Wednesday, I’ll be talking a little about my training philosophy, explaining the exercises and giving you a free workout. As I’ve mentioned before, by night I’m a Catholic writer and nerd, but by day I’m a strength coach, personal trainer and strength athlete. I’ve done this as my full-time job since 2016, and part time in some capacity or another since 2006. As always, you should check with a doctor before embarking on any exercise... Read more

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2023-01-28T13:09:21-05:00

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Being a Father, Benedict XVI Style – Prayer

Last updated on: January 28, 2023 at 1:09 pm By Ben Hartford

Benedict XVI, pray for us fathers! Read more

Family, Parenting and Religion

2023-01-10T20:58:53-05:00

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Workout Wednesday for 11JAN23

Last updated on: January 10, 2023 at 8:58 pm By Ben Hartford

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2023-01-06T13:09:51-05:00

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Workout Wednesday for 04JAN23

Last updated on: January 6, 2023 at 1:09 pm By Ben Hartford

Just thought I’d share what I’m listening to today. Please visit Demon Hunter and attend an even that he is at if you get the chance. Copyright 2010 Solid State Records. Welcome to Workout Wednesday. Every Wednesday, I’ll be talking a little about my training philosophy, explaining the exercises and giving you a free workout. As I’ve mentioned before, by night I’m a Catholic writer and nerd, but by day I’m a strength coach, personal trainer and strength athlete. I’ve... Read more

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2023-01-06T12:44:26-05:00

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A Present Father: 1,001 Things That St. Augustine’s Father Could Have Done Better (A Living List)

Last updated on: January 6, 2023 at 12:44 pm By Ben Hartford

Fathers Matter Dads have a huge impact on their kids. We know that, but it bears repeating. Of course, it is also nice to have it backed up by science. There is also research regarding faith, fathers and their children that holds this out, too. So it saddens me to no end when I look around the pews, march with the Corpus Christi procession and go to the Adoration chapel, and I almost never see other men my age. I... Read more

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