Ep. 20: Secret To Happiness- What I Wish I Knew at Age 17 | Commencement Address
Michael reveals the secret to happiness that so many people today get wrong. He charges the Homeschool Graduating Class of 2024 to get it ri...
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The Strong Catholic Dad Podcast
Michael O'Rourke has been married for 30 years, has 10 kids, 3 grandkids, and a passion for sharing what he's learned about the Catholic Faith, marriage, and fatherhood. His oldest son John-...
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20 of 24 episodesEp. 19: Stop Unknowingly Burning Holes in Your Kids' Self-Worth | Tearjerker Kelly Clarkson Piece by Piece
Michael explains how he unknowingly burned lots of little holes in his kids' self-worth that made a big hole. He shares how to change that n...
Ep. 18: The Biggest Problems We Face are Spiritual Ones!
Michael explains spiritual problems as the biggest ones we face, where spiritual power comes from, why the family is crucial NOW, and how th...
Ep. 17: Tithing Can Save Your Life!
Michael gives some examples from scripture and his personal life about the saving power of tithing. Family Conquest : a Free, Fun, and Effec...
Ep. 16: If You're Too Lenient
Michael and John-Andrew discuss the ramifications of overly-lenient parenting. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcat...
Ep. 15: If You're Too Harsh
Michael and John-Andrew discuss the ramifications of overly-harsh parenting. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatho...
Ep. 14: If It's Not Up for Debate
Michael and John-Andrew discuss the importance of explaining the tenets of the Faith to your kids. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https:/...
Ep. 13: If It's Up for Debate
Michael and John-Andrew discuss the importance of discussion. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdad
Ep. 12: If You're Worried About Civil Unrest
Michael and John-Andrew discuss the effects of civil unrest on yourself and your children. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr....
Ep. 11: If You Think It's Too Late
Michael and John-Andrew discuss mending damaged relationships with your kids. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcath...
Ep. 10: If You Think It's Too Early
Michael and John-Andrew discuss the importance of starting early on building relationships with your kids. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad:...
Ep. 9: If Christmas Isn't Memorable
Michael and John-Andrew discuss the importance of Christmas traditions. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicda...
Ep. 8: If You Feel Undermined By Your Kids
Michael and John-Andrew continue last week's discussion, this time covering how to handle undermining from your kids. Connect with Strong Ca...
Ep. 7: If You Feel Undermined By Your Wife
Michael and John-Andrew discuss Michael and Maria's experiences with marital counseling. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee...
Ep. 6: If You Don't Know How to Pray
Michael and John-Andrew discuss the importance of prayer in fatherhood, and how to get started on a vibrant prayer life. Connect with Strong...
Ep. 5: If It's the Last Time
Michael and John-Andrew reflect on the passing of Uncle David, holidays without loved ones, and living in the present moment. Connect with S...
Ep. 4: If Your Kids Don't Like Each Other
Michael and John-Andrew discuss the deliberate choices which have led to blossoming relationships between the O'Rourke siblings. Connect wit...
Ep. 3: If You're Not Passionate About Your Job
Michael and John-Andrew discuss the role passion plays in your work, and how to discern if it's time to move on. Connect with Strong Catholi...
Ep. 2: If Your Child Has Unrealistic Dreams
Michael and John-Andrew discuss the role of a parent in bringing their children's dreams to fruition. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: http...
Ep. 1: Pivoting
Michael and his oldest son John-Andrew discuss how parenting changes over time. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongca...