There's this moment early in The Martian where Mark Watney wakes up alone on Mars, realizes his crew left him for dead, and takes stock of his situation. He's got limited food, limited oxygen, no communication with Earth, and no way home. Any reasonable person would spiral. But Watney doesn't. He cracks a joke about being the first space pirate, then gets to work solving the next problem in front of him.

In this video, we loved unpacking how Herbert reverse-engineers God, the Messiah, and salvation…all sandwiched between the Bene Gesserit's cynical manipulation and the Fremen's genuine hope, and Paul Atreides’ tragic pursuit of real virtue through false prophesy.

The most striking moment for me in Dune is where Paul stands before the Fremen, about to take leadership. Stilgar is there, thinking in terms of clan structure, tradition, what's been handed down. Jessica is also present, watching it all through the lens of empire, trying to fit it into the shape of what she knows. But Paul isn't playing by those rules. He sees something bigger—a way through the holy war. A way to save the Fremen. A way to build something that's never existed

This video analyzes a recent New York Times article on “mankeeping,” which is essentially a complaint about the efforts that wives make towards meeting the emotional needs of their husbands. This article is part of a trend happening for many decades in popular culture—encouraging people to see their marriage and family relationships as burdens to resent and avoid. No doubt it’s hard work to love another human being, but this labor is the greatest joy of life, with its roots p

Marie doesn’t love Bourne because he’s perfect. She loves him because she sees the man beneath the programming. She becomes a witness to his humanity when he doubts it most. Her loyalty goes beyond mere acceptance; it brings healing and renewal. Marie becomes the hearth fire in his exile, the voice that says, “You are not the sum of your past.”

What does a spy thriller have to do with Genesis, original sin, and Christian love? In this video we explore The Bourne Identity as a Catholic story of psyche and covenant.

In this talk I enjoyed getting the opportunity to dive deeper into my introduction to Scripture, and the very practical ways that our marriage and family were transformed by the Lord. In particular, it was a pleasure to discuss how Ephesians 5—yes, THAT passage—completely transformed my marriage, my motherhood, and my understanding of love. I talk about submission, headship, and the beauty of reclaiming Scripture from cultural distortion.

It’s been a while since we’ve done a cultural commentary video, but this one was irresistible. A viral TikTok about divorce sparked this...

When Hari Seldon laid out his psychohistorical plans to safeguard civilization in Foundation, he envisioned a small, intentional colony—a beacon of knowledge and stability in a galaxy on the brink of chaos. I can’t help but see a parallel with the family: a structure written into the very fabric of man, woman, and child, designed to preserve something even greater than data or history. It preserves truth, goodness, and beauty.

I’ve always felt that Dwight’s brilliance doesn’t get its due, so hopefully this video corrects some of that longstanding error.

When I first picked up Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton, I wasn’t expecting a meditation on fatherhood. I expected chaos, dinosaurs, and maybe a little philosophical musing on science and ethics. What I didn’t expect was to see a quiet, reluctant hero emerge in Dr. Alan Grant—a man who, like St. Joseph, never asked to be a father but became one when the moment demanded it.

I am so excited to share my conversion story with you! We’re grateful to the Knights of Columbus of Vinton for their gracious hosting, and welcoming our whole family to come enjoy the dinner.

Our May book club discussion is TOMORROW, May 26th, and we can’t wait to dive into Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley! This novel explores so many rich themes about consumer culture, religion, engineering, technology, and human relationships, and what it looks like when human beings are themselves the artificial product.

When family is honored, when marriage is upheld, when children are raised with strength and purpose, the result is unbreakable individuals—people who cannot be easily coerced or distracted into complacency. They become builders, defenders, leaders. They do not retreat into shallow gratification but instead invest in meaningful, lasting creation.

It was such a delight to make this introduction video to a book that means so much to us—Pride & Prejudice has personally transformed our marriage, and helped the teachings of the Church come alive in our hearts. We have loved learning about the beauty and friendship of marriage, and what it means to grow in virtue together. We hope you enjoy, and we can’t wait to discuss the book!

As I’ve reflected on the book, I find myself drawn to one fundamental truth about marriage that I didn’t understand when I first became a husband: the necessity of truly listening to my wife.

Hip hop, as a cultural tradition, represents a vibrant insistence on human dignity and overcoming injustice. So it’s unsurprising that so many rap songs feature themes of pro life and pro family, in the context of Christian love. In my personal relationship with this beautiful genre, few albums express this love as powerfully as Lauryn Hill’s debut (and only) album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. It was an expression of my own love to get to discuss the ways that this work

When we decided that “Every Book is Catholic” would be our catchphrase, we didn’t mean it as a one-and-done declaration. “Every Book is Catholic” isn’t a pronouncement, it’s a vow of intent. It’s our commitment to a lifelong journey of seeking to understand all art through the eyes of Jesus Christ. Over time, Jesus promises us that this intention moves us into increasing conformity to his heart and mind. We learn to think, perceive, feel, and respond like him. Our rational ca

We are so excited about our upcoming meeting to discuss Alan Moore and David Gibbon’s Watchmen in just a few days! Our video on this...

It’s easy to bond with my kids over superheroes, especially my oldest. He’s nine, and I can see his mind preoccupied with new ideas about...