In this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with seminary professor Scott Powell to journey through Jesus’ prayer life, from the blazing summit of the Transfiguration to the raw honesty of the Psalms. We’ll strip away the fear of getting prayer “wrong,” unlock God’s original prayer playbook in Exodus, and give you a fresh, step-by-step guide to praying the Our Father with courage and freedom. Plus, learn how to wait on God like Simeon, eyes open, heart expectant.
Timestamps:
8:23 - Why Jesus paused on the mountaintop and what It means for you ⛰️
16:18 - Give your soul a soundtrack—lament and hope like a Psalmist
24:34 -The Exodus roadmap: your ultimate prayer manual
34:33 - “Our Father” decoded: your blueprint for bold prayer ️
49:15 - How to wait like Simeon: the art of silent, expectant prayer ⏳
Resources Mentioned:
Walking with Christ: A Journey Through the Gospel of Luke by Scott Powell: https://ascensionpress.com/products/walking-with-christ-a-journey-through-the-gospel-of-luke
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The Secret to Unshakable Peace, Ditching your Backup Plan, & the Craziest thing Jesus Told the Disciples to do
In Episode 1 of the Living Peace Series, I unpack how Jesus’ very first words in the Upper Room weren’t “Surprise” but “Peace be with you!”—a victorious shout that still echoes for us today, even when life feels totally out of control. We’ll explore childlike trust—the same bold faith that sent His disciples out with zero provisions (Luke 10) and kept Paul anchored in a Roman prison:“The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil 4:7)
What You’ll Discover:
Why Jesus sent His disciples out empty-handed—and how that radical surrender unlocks real, unshakable peace.
How to carry Paul’s “prison-room of peace” into your boardrooms, traffic jams, and everyday challenges
The secret to turning daily stress into steady trust by embracing God’s plan over your own
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St Ignatius’ self-offering prayer: https://us.magnificat.net/great-catholic-prayers/suscipe-prayer/
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Why Your Brain Hates Change And How to Beat It With These Habits
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In this episode of The Chris Stefanick Show, I sit down with Andrew Abela—founding dean of the Busch School of Business and author of Super Habits—to show you how to forge your character with practical, science-backed habits. We tackle the lie of an unchangeable personality, dive into the brain science behind cultivating gratitude, courage, and self-control, and share hands-on tools—from a simple night-time gratitude ritual to the split-second virtue that guided Sully on the Hudson. Plus, discover why leaning into God’s grace always wins over raw willpower.
Timestamps:
1:52 - Debunking Your Brain: Why “Wired This Way” Doesn’t Fly
5:47 What makes a habit “super” and how to create one that sticks.
39:05 Tame your anger with a velvet glove, not a chain.
33:48 Four virtues that power every choice—discipline, courage, justice & temperance.
48:43 Crash landing—a real-time lesson in virtue that saved lives. ✈️
1:09:17 Why sailing on God’s grace beats rowing with your own strength. ⛵
Crash landing—a real-time lesson in virtue that saved lives. ✈️ Why sailing on God’s grace beats rowing with your own strength. ⛵
Resources Mentioned:
Download the Grow Virtue App and pick your first habit: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/growvirtue/id6740114810
Grab Super Habits by Andrew Abela: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/super-habits/?srsltid=AfmBOoqsp2im0nAsccrVmYJtnpys47gQhhwTNLceb97Rqy5WrAOYlJQX
The Anatomy of Virtue: https://superhabit.substack.com/p/the-anatomy-of-virtue?r=457iow&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true
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Unshakable Boldness: How Peter, Paul & JPII Dared to Defy Empires
In this episode, I unpack the explosive boldness that ignited the early Church—from Peter’s courtroom defiance before the Sanhedrin and Paul’s chains-to-pulpit preaching in Rome to John Paul II celebrating Christmas Mass under communist guns in Poland. We’ll explore how the Holy Spirit fuels unshakable Christian courage, the fierce opposition these saints overcame, and how you can activate that same audacious faith today.
What You’ll Discover
• How Peter’s stand before the Sanhedrin redefined what it means to witness for Christ
• Why Paul’s trials in Rome became the launchpad for global evangelization
• What John Paul II’s Christmas Mass under machine guns teaches about fearless faith
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What the Sexual Revolution Got Wrong (and Why It Still Matters Today)
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In this episode, on The Chris Stefanick Show I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (economist and Ruth Institute founder to expose the hidden forces that drove the sexual revolution—and the real human cost behind each “breakthrough.” From the birth-control agenda that promised consequence-free intimacy to the no-fault divorce mindset that shattered families, the evolving gender narrative that confuses identity, and the eugenics roots of modern family planning.
We’ll also reveal the top-down strategies that fast-tracked transgender policies and debunk the global overpopulation panic that sold billions on contraception.
Timestamps:
2:30 The Sexual Revolution: Why It Promised Freedom but Delivered Confusion”
11:31 “You Can’t Have ‘Safe Sex’ and Babies: The Contraceptive Lie Exposed”
13:17 “When Families Fracture: The Hidden Cost of the Divorce Ideology”
23:54 How Transgenderism Was Imposed from the Top Down
41:55 The Overpopulation Myth That Sold Billions on Birth Control”
50:44 Eugenics Unmasked: The Sinister Roots of Modern ‘Family Planning
Resources Mentioned: Jenifer Morse Books:
The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and Why the Church was Right All Along: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/the-sexual-state-2/
Love and Economics: It Takes a Family to Raise a Village: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/love-and-economics-it-takes-a-family-to-raise-a-village/
Smart Sex: Finding Lifelong Love in a Hookup World: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/smart-sex-finding-life-long-love-in-a-hook-up-world/
101 Tips for a Happier Marriage:https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-a-happier-marriage/
The Sexual Revolution and Its Victims: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/the-sexual-revolution-and-its-victims/
101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-marrying-the-right-person/
Jenifer Morse Website: https://ruthinstitute.org/
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