Michael O’Rourke has been married for 33 years, has 10 kids, 5 grandkids, and a passion for sharing what he’s learned about the Catholic Faith, marriage, and fatherhood. His oldest son John-Andrew is now married, does not have kids, is too young for grandkids, but is a passionately Catholic filmmaker with a knack for uncovering engaging stories. Together they make up The Strong Catholic Dad Podcast.
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Ep. 20: Secret To Happiness- What I Wish I Knew at Age 17 | Commencement Address
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Michael reveals the secret to happiness that so many people today get wrong. He charges the Homeschool Graduating Class of 2024 to get it right. The FREE Family Conquest program helps parents “Light that Fire!…before it’s too late.”What Fire? The love of God and of family.Too Late? 13 is the average age a child rejects the Faith and his family in h…
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Ep. 19: Stop Unknowingly Burning Holes in Your Kids' Self-Worth | Tearjerker Kelly Clarkson Piece by Piece
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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 now, to pick up the pieces... before it's too late. Hear and watch this Episode including Kelly Clarkson's Piece by Piece song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnb1IVHW8dw Direct Link to Kelly Clarkso…
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Ep. 18: The Biggest Problems We Face are Spiritual Ones!
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Michael explains spiritual problems as the biggest ones we face, where spiritual power comes from, why the family is crucial NOW, and how the $80k needed for FamilyConquest.org can be reached with 3 weeks. (The great nuclear false alarm Michael mentioned happened in 1983, not 1986!) Family Conquest: a Free, Fun, and Effective way to connect with Go…
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Ep. 17: Tithing Can Save Your Life!
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Michael gives some examples from scripture and his personal life about the saving power of tithing. Family Conquest: a Free, Fun, and Effective way to connect with God and your kids using cool YouTube Viral videos. Learn more: https://www.strongcatholicdad.com/FamilyConquest/ Donate :-) https://app.ribbon.giving/campaigns/camp_hf5xbpeZyTaRCfyg Conn…
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Ep. 16: If You're Too Lenient
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Michael and John-Andrew discuss the ramifications of overly-lenient parenting. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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Ep. 15: If You're Too Harsh
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Michael and John-Andrew discuss the ramifications of overly-harsh parenting. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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Ep. 14: If It's Not Up for Debate
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Michael and John-Andrew discuss the importance of explaining the tenets of the Faith to your kids. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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Ep. 13: If It's Up for Debate
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Michael and John-Andrew discuss the importance of discussion. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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Ep. 12: If You're Worried About Civil Unrest
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Michael and John-Andrew discuss the effects of civil unrest on yourself and your children. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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Ep. 11: If You Think It's Too Late
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Michael and John-Andrew discuss mending damaged relationships with your kids. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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Ep. 10: If You Think It's Too Early
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Michael and John-Andrew discuss the importance of starting early on building relationships with your kids. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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Ep. 9: If Christmas Isn't Memorable
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Michael and John-Andrew discuss the importance of Christmas traditions. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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Ep. 8: If You Feel Undermined By Your Kids
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Michael and John-Andrew continue last week's discussion, this time covering how to handle undermining from your kids. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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Ep. 7: If You Feel Undermined By Your Wife
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Michael and John-Andrew discuss Michael and Maria's experiences with marital counseling. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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Ep. 6: If You Don't Know How to Pray
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Michael and John-Andrew discuss the importance of prayer in fatherhood, and how to get started on a vibrant prayer life. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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Ep. 5: If It's the Last Time
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Michael and John-Andrew reflect on the passing of Uncle David, holidays without loved ones, and living in the present moment. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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Ep. 4: If Your Kids Don't Like Each Other
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Michael and John-Andrew discuss the deliberate choices which have led to blossoming relationships between the O'Rourke siblings. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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Ep. 3: If You're Not Passionate About Your Job
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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 Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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Ep. 2: If Your Child Has Unrealistic Dreams
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Michael and John-Andrew discuss the role of a parent in bringing their children's dreams to fruition. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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Michael and his oldest son John-Andrew discuss how parenting changes over time. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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BONUS #4: My Garage Began to Flood
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Michael discusses the impact little interactions with your kids have on their future, the little things parents often overlook, and how to teach hard lessons. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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BONUS #3: The Power of Touch
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Michael discusses the power of physical touch to help build stronger relationships with your kids. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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BONUS #2: Sin, Grace, Suffering and Reparation
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Michael discusses the incredible interplay between sin, grace, suffering and reparation, and how it can help us practically to find new purpose in the trying moments in life. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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BONUS #1: We Have a Duty to Pass on the Faith
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Michael discusses a crucial obligation he failed to fulfill for the first 15 years of his fatherhood, the fact that God is not a jerk, and the freedom that comes with trusting God. Connect with Strong Catholic Dad: https://linktr.ee/strongcatholicdadStrong Catholic Dad által
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