Father And Joe

""In this special New Year's Eve episode of "Father and Joe," Joe Rocky and Father Boniface Hicks delve into the profound impact of small, seemingly insignificant decisions in shaping our lives and the world around us. As we stand on the cusp of a new year, they explore the notion that every choice, no matter how minor, can contribute to significant change and growth, both personally and societally.Father Boniface reflects on the importance of historical context, reminding us that history often overlooks the small steps that lead to monumental achievements. He draws parallels between technological advancements and moral progress, emphasizing that just as technology builds upon itself, so too can our moral and spiritual lives. The conversation highlights the power of incremental change, encouraging listeners to recognize the potential of their daily actions to create a ripple effect of positivity and hope.Joe shares personal anecdotes from his experiences in sales and business, illustr

Join Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks in this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Father and Joe. Together, they explore the complexities of discipleship, the power of love, and the challenges of living a faith-filled life in today’s world. Using the Gospel message from the third week of Advent as a starting point, they reflect on the historical context of Jesus' time and its relevance to our modern struggles, while emphasizing how love remains the most transformative and powerful force.Joe begins by sharing his personal struggle with excuses and reflects on the Gospel passage where John the Baptist foreshadows Jesus' transformative mission: "I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with fire and the Holy Spirit." This sparks a deep discussion about what it means to be a disciple, especially during difficult times. Joe asks an important question: "If we were living in Jesus’ time, would it have been easy to be a disciple, or would we have hesitated because of the c

Are you ready to deepen your understanding of God’s infinite mercy and its role in our lives? In this episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive into the profound concepts of forgiveness, confession, and the spiritual journey toward healing and growth. Through relatable stories, heartfelt reflections, and practical insights, this episode is perfect for those yearning to bring more faith, understanding, and peace into their lives.Key Themes Discussed:The complexities of confession: Why fear and misunderstanding often hold us back from experiencing the full mercy of God.Overcoming the fear of judgment: "It is hard to face these things, hard to be honest with ourselves, hard to look ourselves in the eye."Shattering misconceptions: Why early teachings on sin and judgment might have missed the mark, and how to reframe them for deeper spiritual connection.A firm purpose of amendment: What it truly means to sincerely want to change and grow.The role of attunement in emotional and

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks tackle one of life's most challenging and deeply personal experiences: navigating fear, uncertainty, and moral dilemmas during a medical crisis. As Joe shares his personal journey of emotional and spiritual turmoil after receiving a distressing letter about his wife’s pregnancy, Father Boniface provides guidance, wisdom, and insights grounded in faith.The conversation begins with Joe reflecting on his reaction to the emotionally-charged letter and the subsequent weeks of waiting for clarity. “I don’t even know if the way that I handled it and addressed it was right, fair, proper, sinful, or amoral,” Joe shares, admitting his struggle to reconcile worry and faith. For three agonizing weeks, Joe was forced to confront one of life’s most difficult questions: What would I do if faced with choosing between the life of my wife and our unborn child?Father Boniface offers clarity and hope, diving deep into the

In this episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive deep into the promises of Christ and their transformative power in our lives. Reflecting on the profound truth that "heaven is being in perfect relationship with everyone," this discussion highlights the essence of God’s love, forgiveness, and constant presence in our lives.Father Boniface eloquently reminds us:"Jesus promises really always to forgive and to have mercy. He promises always to be with us. I will be with you always to the end of the age."The conversation centers on how Christ’s promises are eternal truths designed to guide us, console us, and draw us closer to Him. Yet, as Joe notes, it’s often our own trust issues or subconscious fears that block us from fully receiving God’s grace:"It’s not God letting us down; it’s our own hesitations and resistance that keep us from trusting in His promises."Through heartfelt reflections and relatable examples, this episode delves into:The universal nee

In this deeply insightful episode of Father and Joe, hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks tackle a pressing issue that affects countless Americans: the growing disconnect within families. Recent surveys reveal that over 50% of Americans feel a sense of dread or disinterest when it comes to seeing their family, particularly between adult children and their parents. This troubling trend of family disintegration isn’t just a societal issue—it’s a personal one. How do we heal broken family bonds, especially during the holidays or challenging seasons of life?Father Boniface draws on his Catholic perspective and personal experiences to shed light on the importance of family, no matter how difficult those relationships may seem. As he notes:“Heaven consists of a perfect communion of love between all persons. And that includes the people that you’ve canceled in your life.”The episode explores powerful motivations for working on strained relationships:Spiritual Growth: Healing family bonds isn’t just about earth

How can we navigate parenting, relationships, and emotional growth in a world filled with challenges? In this heartfelt episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive deep into the art of parenting, emotional resilience, and building meaningful relationships. Drawing from personal experiences, psychological insights, and spiritual perspectives, they discuss topics that resonate with parents, couples, and anyone seeking to strengthen their connections with loved ones and with God.Joe begins with a personal parenting story about his son, who experienced a small but meaningful injury, sparking reflections on the importance of communication and emotional understanding in relationships. “A lot of times we don’t know the right question to ask,” Joe observes, echoing a theme we all face in our daily interactions. How do we truly understand others, or even teach our children to ask the right questions? Joe’s story sets the stage for Father Boniface to offer wisdom on navigating life’s challenges

In this episode of Father and Joe, hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive into a profound yet often overlooked aspect of faith and life: curiosity. While curiosity isn't explicitly commanded in scripture, its presence is seen throughout the Gospel, serving as a catalyst for growth, understanding, and deepening relationships. Father Boniface shares, “Curiosity in one sense is a luxury. It’s the kind of thing you can only do when you’re not in danger of being eaten,” highlighting how essential safety and freedom are to allowing curiosity to flourish.Curiosity, as Joe and Father Boniface discuss, isn't just a casual interest; it’s a choice—a vital force that encourages us to step out of our comfort zones, fostering new connections and enhancing the relationships around us. By choosing curiosity, we open ourselves to discovering new insights, encountering diverse perspectives, and building deeper bonds with others and with God.Father Boniface explains that when we feel secure and supported, cur

In this episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive into the powerful concept of nurturing and strengthening relationships by focusing on the future. Over the course of nearly 400 episodes, one recurring theme has been how relationships form the foundation for living a holy and fulfilling life. Today, they discuss a unique and practical tool that Joe shares with his clients—recording regular voice or video messages for loved ones, addressing them at future milestones in their lives.Joe explains, “The real secret of life has really not been articulated correctly. It’s not the accumulation of power, money, or time. It’s building the best relationships.” These weekly messages—crafted with love and intention—are intended to help us visualize the long-term development of our relationships, ensuring they remain strong over the years. Joe suggests setting aside 20 to 30 minutes on Fridays to record a message, thinking about how you want your relationship to look a decade from now.Father Boni

In this heartfelt episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks explore the deep-rooted issues of trust, control, and healing. Through an insightful conversation, they uncover how past wounds, fear, and betrayal shape our present lives, impacting everything from relationships to business leadership. Joe opens up about his experiences as a consultant, where he helps business owners learn to delegate and trust others. The challenge many face, however, is letting go of control and learning to trust after being hurt.Father Boniface reflects on how our need to control, whether in business or personal relationships, often stems from past pain and disappointment. "If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together," he shares, illustrating the importance of collaboration and trust. He emphasizes that it’s essential to look inward and explore the reasons we struggle with these control issues: “We don't trust unless we have a reason for it…often an experience of b

In this insightful episode of the Father and Joe Podcast, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into a profound and timely issue – loneliness. As society faces an unprecedented wave of isolation, driven largely by the modern digital world and changing social structures, it can often feel impossible to form meaningful, Christ-centered relationships. But, as Father Boniface shares, these relationships are not only vital for our emotional well-being, they are essential for our spiritual growth."We cannot grow as human beings without what kind of relationships? Well, let’s just call them Christ-like relationships, in the sense that relationships of real trust and mutual love."Father Boniface explains the importance of cultivating relationships of love and trust, where individuals affirm each other’s goodness and uniqueness. It is through such bonds that we truly thrive as human beings. This episode explores the detrimental effects of being relationally starved, and how loneliness can become a self-

In this enlightening episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive deep into the journey of becoming a saint, breaking down the practical steps that lead to holiness. Drawing parallels between mastering worldly skills and growing in faith, they offer insights into how we can gradually build the habits of virtue that will lead us closer to Christ.Joe starts by reflecting on how seemingly difficult tasks, like getting on the front page of Google, appear impossible until we learn the specific steps. He compares this to the spiritual journey: “Many people have this feeling of becoming a saint as so strange or foreign that there’s no way I'd be able to do it.” However, just as with learning a skill, holiness requires consistent effort and daily practice.Father Boniface builds on this by discussing the importance of making Christ a part of our everyday actions. He explains that “learning Christ” is more than a mental process—it's something that must be embodied, much like learning t

In this insightful episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks dive deep into the concept of silence and how it plays a crucial role in strengthening your relationship with God. For many of us, silence is often misunderstood as just the absence of external noise, but it goes far deeper than that. As Father Boniface explains, silence is not just about the absence of sound, but about achieving interior peace. It's about quieting the mind and soul amidst the distractions and chaos of everyday life.Joe opens up about his personal struggles with finding silence, saying, “There’s always something going on, whether it be inside my mind trying to think of a solution, or listening to a book or podcast, or falling asleep with the TV on. Yet in prayer, that’s not the case, and it feels weird sometimes.” Father Boniface thoughtfully responds by breaking down what silence truly means, highlighting that it's more about calming our inner restlessness rather than simply eliminating noise. "

In this thought-provoking episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks explore how to live a life rooted in faith, even when it seems overwhelming or impossible. Can we truly live like Christ? What does it mean to be called to holiness in our everyday lives? Drawing from the lives of saints like Pope John Paul II and Blessed Karl of Austria, Father Boniface sheds light on how we can all respond to God's call to holiness.Joe begins the conversation by reflecting on the miracles attributed to saints like John Paul II, who lived in recent history. While the temptation is to think that holiness is reserved for people like popes and priests, Joe and Father Boniface delve into how everyday people can grow closer to Christ, even amidst the demands of family, work, and societal pressures. Father Boniface explains, “We can either draw principles about how to live from the gospel, see them applied in the lives of the saints, and then see how they apply in our own life, and then we’re setting out

In this episode of the Father and Joe podcast, hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks explore the deep and often complex relationship between human desires, self-control, and the journey of faith. Through thoughtful and personal examples, Joe shares his experiences as a parent of a toddler, facing the daily challenges of saying "no" to his son and teaching him what is truly best in the long run. Father Boniface provides insightful reflections on how our innate human tendencies, from childhood through adulthood, can shape how we approach life's choices—whether it’s something as simple as craving candy bars or something as profound as navigating sexual desires.As Joe explains, "What we want now keeps getting debased lower and lower with less and less forethought down the road...this is why you see much more obesity, diabetes, etc. because, ooh, it tastes good now." This concept of instant gratification versus long-term good is central to the discussion, with Joe and Father Boniface

In this episode of Father and Joe, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks tackle a pressing issue we all face today: navigating the hateful and divisive political climate that is so prevalent during election seasons. Joe shares his observations on how political advertising today is filled with negativity, hate, and division. He explains, “One of the responsibilities of building a successful society, of being holy, is to not spread hate. Hate being pretty much the opposite of love.”Together, Joe and Father Boniface reflect on how we can protect ourselves from falling into these traps of negativity, starting with personal responsibility. As Father Boniface highlights, “When you notice something that is irritating, frustrating, or hurtful, rather than simply condemning others for it, you're asking the question, 'Am I doing that?' That attitude is already such a remedy. If we were all doing that, we'd be much better off.”Father Boniface takes the conversation deeper by connecting it to the examp

In this powerful and insightful episode of the Father and Joe podcast, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into the profound topic of vulnerability, particularly in the context of our modern, digitally connected world. With the rise of social media and the pressures it brings, many of us—and our children—are navigating a landscape where personal worth is often judged by likes and comments. But is this really the vulnerability that leads to growth and meaningful relationships?As Father Boniface Hicks eloquently shares, true vulnerability is not about seeking validation from strangers online, but rather about taking the courageous step to be open in our real-world relationships, even when it comes with the risk of getting hurt. "Wisdom needs you. Wisdom is experienced, it's lived knowledge, it's embodied insight," he explains. The conversation challenges the misconception that vulnerability is merely about being exposed to judgment, instead framing it as an essential element of wisdom

In this enlightening episode of "Father and Joe," Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into the transformative power of establishing a consistent prayer life. Discover how building a habitual practice of prayer can not only deepen your relationship with God but also provide profound benefits in your daily life.As Father Boniface shares, "Relationships depend on habits. Relationships depend on regularity." Just as any strong relationship requires consistent effort, so too does our connection with God. The episode explores the importance of making prayer a priority, emphasizing that, "If you’re not advancing, you’re falling away," a concept that applies to both our spiritual and personal lives.For many, the idea of praying more can seem daunting, especially with busy schedules and daily responsibilities. But Father Boniface reassures us, "A lot less time goes a much longer way. 15 minutes of prayer compared to 15 minutes of exercise—you're getting a lot more out of

In this enlightening episode of "Father and Joe," hosts Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks delve into the Gospel of Mark, offering profound insights and reflections on the teachings and miracles of Jesus Christ. Starting with Jesus sending his apostles out in pairs to teach, the discussion spans pivotal events including John the Baptist's assassination and the miraculous feeding of the 5000.Father Boniface shares, “There’s an endless amount that we learn from Jesus’s pedagogy, the way that he forms his disciples, preparing them for various future revelations.” This episode emphasizes the importance of approaching the Bible slowly, thoughtfully, and reflectively, encouraging listeners to immerse themselves in the scriptures beyond the piecemeal Sunday readings.Joe reflects on the apostles' experiences, “Some of them are sitting there thinking they completely messed up because they didn’t have the best story and experience compared to the other ones...But to look at that event, seeing ever

Welcome to another episode of Father and Joe. I’m Joe Rockey, joined by Father Boniface Hicks, as we dive into the recent National Eucharistic Congress held in Indianapolis, an event that has left a lasting impact on thousands of believers across the country.From July 17th to the 21st, Catholics from all over the United States gathered at Lucas Oil Stadium for the first National Eucharistic Congress in 80 years. Father Boniface shares his incredible experience, detailing the profound significance of bringing the Eucharist to a massive crowd of 55,000 attendees."Leaving an NFL training camp to go to an NFL stadium...to actually bring the Eucharist to a massive crowd like that just is absolutely phenomenal," Joe remarks. The event, organized over three years with a significant investment of $22 million, was a bold step taken by the bishops in response to a Pew study indicating that less than a third of Catholics believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.Father Boniface explains, “The bis