Pete Burak, vice president of Renewal Ministries and author of A Man on Purpose: 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father, joins The Catholic Morning Show to address the modern crisis of masculinity and fatherhood. He rejects both emasculated manhood and toxic "alpha male" culture in favor of a radical, Spirit-filled vision of authentic Catholic manhood rooted in the love of God the Father. Drawing on real stories from his own dad, Burak shares why intentionality, the Holy Spirit, and genuine relationship are the heart of faithful fatherhood.
Featured Guest: Pete Burak, vice president of Renewal Ministries (Ann Arbor, MI) and author of A Man on Purpose: 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father (Ave Maria Press), joining guest host Sam Halligan.
The Radical Center: Burak describes Renewal Ministries' charism of living in the "radical center of the gospel" — laser-focused on the kerygma and the power of the Holy Spirit rather than the extremes of Catholic infighting.
Rethinking Masculinity: Surveying today's masculinity debate, Burak rejects two false narratives — that manhood is inherently "toxic," and that unchecked "alpha" desire needs no conversion — and casts a vision for authentic Catholic manhood submitted to the Lordship of Christ.
Lessons from a Faithful Father: Built on real stories from his own dad, the book's core message is simple: be intentional, be Spirit-filled, and invest in genuine relationship. Released in what Burak calls a "crisis of fatherhood," it speaks to men, fathers, and the mothers raising sons.
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