The Catholic Morning Show

Learning Contentment: Finding Peace Right Where You Are - Marcus Grodi - 03/03/2026

Episode Summary

Marcus Grodi reflects on retirement, simplicity, and discovering true Christian contentment in his new book Learning Contentment. He shares how stability, humility, and trust in God form the foundation for lasting peace.

Episode Notes

Marcus Grodi, founder of Coming Home Network International, joins Bo Bonner to discuss his new book Learning Contentment: Finding Peace Right Where You Are, published by Sophia Institute Press.

After decades of evangelization and helping converts enter the Church, Marcus reflects on stepping into retirement and embracing a quieter life focused on the essentials.

Highlights include:

Why discontent can lead to poor decisions

St. Ignatius’ wisdom about major life changes

Stability in a noisy world

The beauty of simplicity and rural life

Accepting where God has placed you today

True peace begins not by changing everything — but by surrendering to God’s will right now.

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