Fr. Mike Schmitz | The Matt Fradd Show Ep. 12
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- Опубліковано 18 сер 2019
- I chat with Fr. Mike Schmitz about his Crossfit, being a priest in 2019, the stage of the Catholic faith, Bishop Robert Barron and oh so much more. Come on, it’s over 3 hours.
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3 hours and 8 minutes ... that's how long this interview is. You ready? Thanks for being here! Please help us spread the word by sharing on social media!
Hey Matt, why did you stop making videos for Ascension presents? It kind of stopped abruptly and without an explanation (unless I missed it).
Seethi C wanted to do my
own thing
@@PintsWithAquinas Glad to hear it was a decision on your end! Wasn't sure if there was a falling out or something.
@@PintsWithAquinas If I may ask another question, how come PWA episodes aren't being uploaded to UA-cam anymore? I know they didn't get many views, but it was the best way to share specific episodes with non-Catholic friends.
Seethi C I wanted this channel to be just for videos and not litter it with podcasts also. I see your point about sharing it with friends ... hmm. This could help: pintswithaquinas.libsyn.com
This conversation is a long as Avengers: End Game and I'm okay with that.
Back in my days, Lord of the Rings was the typical example for a long movie.
@@palmina77italiana Who cares about that movie?
Btw, they said the same about Episode III back in the day, so much was cut that it wasn't much longer than the average SW movie.
@@wilhufftarkin8543 Titanic was my era's long movie
@@palmina77italiana They're included in the novelization and that's one reason why it's better than the movies. The scenes were very important for the plot and it's a shame they deleted them. They should have deleted some Utapau and Kashyyyk scenes instead, because they didn't really advance the plot.
BTW this is about catholic faith not meme comments 😉
What a great conversation. Father Mike is precisely the kind of priest the Catholic Church needs more of.
Father Mike revealed himself as a genuinely good dude. His just criticism of father Martin was the nicest criticism I've ever seen.
At what minute?
@@ignoflouk2307 every minute
A Catholic Priest is not a 'dude'. A word 'of' The World. Catholics are meant to live 'in' The World & not be 'of' The World. JESUS' WORDS.
@@josephinebcmpatrick9207 lol nice stretch
Part of that is because he did not criticize Fr. Martin directly or personally. He discussed why certain theologies being taught may be wrong. He did it from a place of love.
I appreciate priests who wear their priest collar.
Laura Agcaoili if only more wore a cassock!
Some don't?
Amen ❤🙏🙏🙏
The Archbishop here doesn’t like them to wear their collars,not good
@@mariemiller8740 oh really? Why is that? And where is here? I'm in shock, I've never heard of that before.
Thank you so much Matt! You brought me to tears because I believed the lie that I have nothing to offer on my UA-cam Channel. I could relate so much!!! Thank you I was feeling so alone in the same lie asking God why have you asked me to do this ministry. What you said spoke to my heart and I need to remember that prayer you prayed!. Thank you and God bless you
A Catholic Mom's Life oh you’re beautiful, thanks for being vulnerable. In a world where everyone wants likes and shares, let’s speak the truth even when it’s NOT controversial :) bless you, sister. The Father will use both you and me, blunt instruments though we are.
I always watch your videos Catholic Mom, and they are really helpful 🙌🏼💗 Keep up the good work of God!
Thank you for all the encouragement💕
Girl! Your channel has helped me out soooo much! I need to have good, solid Catholic SAHM's that I can go to on UA-cam. You've led me to other great mama's. Please don't stop doing your channel!
I love your channel dearly ❤ I'm still a college girl. But you taught me about NFP and how contraception isn't really an option. Thank you 💕
we need more priests like Fr Mike Schmitz and Fr Goring.
These men bring me hope for the future of the church and it's teachings
Far right priests are going to destroy not build. Fr. Martin builds , Fr Schmitz destroys.
@@harpervalleypeeteeay9708 lol. You think they are far right? You gotta get out more.
@@harpervalleypeeteeay9708, what exactly do you think he builds?
@Nathaniel Jurewicz, since Fr. Mike teaches Theology of the Body, I think both him and Fr. Martin are fakes.
We pray for mores priests like them.
8:32 Nothing is neutral to the soul. Wow. So good!!!
"Invite the Lord into your shame", is the pearl of wisdom I take with myself from this all-too-short 3-hours chat with Father Mike to my prayers. Thank you.
It’s so needed. Always exam your sin with God’s mercy.
Three epic Matt Fradd shows in a row! Kreeft, Gordon, and Fr. Schmitz!
Thank you Fr. Mike, for showing us how beautiful it is to follow God into the vocation He made for you and thank you, Matt, for such a respectful, beneficial, and Catholic interview. God is Great!
Father Schmitz is so encouraging I love being Catholic.
I love Fr. Mike so much! We need to pray for him because he is such a gift to the Church.
Let us pray for more young vocations, so we can have more young priests like Fr. Mike for all parts of the world, including our small island nations.
Fr. Mike is a great gift to the church, so are many priests. Let us pray for more priests.
Great conversation! I’m getting tired of the militance of some Catholic UA-camrs. I’ve unsubscribed from a couple. While I understand the anger within our church, more voices like Fr Schmitz’s are refreshing.
Carolyn Fiore you might like tumblar house - they are glad men!
I absolutely agree. I was getting more and more angry and negative watching some of the very militant individuals who have a public apostolate. We 100% need more thoughtful, straight forward yet kind voices like Fr. Mike's!
I know many people want a shorter or edited interview, however I love the length, your guests have so much to share, I honestly don't know what you could cut since there is information that could help everyone. If somebody wants a specific topic or shorter videos they can check ascension present, Fr Mike Schmitz podcasts or other short catholic video. My wife and I love your channel and the interviews because they are different and we get to learn so much. I honestly wouldn't like to shorten the interviews because this is what makes your interviews different and in my opinion better. Your interviews are authentic, different and truthful.
In Christ
I agree. As much as I ENJOY watching this video with Matt and Fr. Schmidt but I think it’s a bit long. Although the content is great but people may want to watch other videos too and/or they may have other things to do but they also enjoy watching these videos. God bless them both. 😇
I totally agree! I watched this interview over the course of 4 days, so it’s not like you have to sit down for 3hrs straight if you don’t want to.
What a great interview. Father Mike is full of compassion and humbleness concerning the shame that people carry around. 🙏
Father Schmitz's brain must have like 11-gears. He is like a young race-car driver figuring out the most efficient shifting. You can see in his many pauses, the gears still spinning, then the thought comes, and he shifts from first to seventh gear. He's a Ferrari. Every gear has an impressive sound when it digs in. Those students in Minnesota are so lucky to have him as "Dad". Great show. I stayed up too late trying to watch to the end.
Perhaps you might call him Campagnolo! Lol take care god bless
Congrat😊s. This is the most inventive assessment I've heard of how Fr. Mike's brain works and how a spectator can just about see him shifting gears from first to seventh gear.🤔
I'm just a little concerned, Matt
is just a shade too anxious to place his own ego on the same shelf as Father Mike's IQ.🤔
My first thought was "let him speak" but then I realized how intelligent and well versed you are. So I really enjoyed this video because instead of a prequestioned interview, this was a genuine conversation between two really wise men.
Please pray that my kids will come back to the faith 🙏🏼
Matt, I mean this with love & respect, but there were moments in which I feel like you cut off Fr. Mike when he was mid-thought/sentence. I understand you were probably very excited to have him on (I would be too). But I think that if you work on letting the guests finish their thoughts, it would really elevate the quality of your show. Not to say that it isn’t good quality, but I see so much potential in you still. I probably noticed this because this is something **I** struggle with.
Nonetheless, I really enjoy your show. In fact, you’ve been a big resource for me in my recent conversion. I came back to the Catholic faith in October of 2019, and I will be getting confirmed at the end of March in 2020. Keep up the great work!
Update (March 2020): my confirmation has been pushed back because of the pandemic. However, I‘ve chosen St. Thomas Aquinas as my confirmation saint! 😎
Please let Father finish his point or don’t invite him on your show God Bless you father Mike
🙏🙏🙏🙏from United Kingdom
To be fair, it was more of a conversation; less an interview. Good stuff.
It's more a conversation than a proper interview.
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. (And yes, I also struggle not to do this.) And even if it is more a conversation than an interview - he's your guest. Let him finish his sentences.
Matt, I can so relate to feeling like a fraud. I spent nearly 40 years during my career waiting for someone to discover I am a fraud, that I don't know what I'm doing at work. I spent all those years in fear for nothing. Near the end my career I was very fortunate to have a new boss was not shy about expressing how good I truly was at my job. It was embarrassing when he said it to others. That is something I had never had before in my career. My boss being so honest with me made me realize that the actual fraudulent thing was to not accept how good I truly was at my work. Once I accepted with humility that God gave me the grace of being good at my job, I was freed from this feeling of being a fraud. So I totally get your self-doubt!
This is the best kind of podcast: two friends whose conversation ranges from the shallowest to the deepest of things and ideas
Whaaaat! My two favorite catholic speakers talking for 3 hours... YES PLEASE!
This was awesome, guys! You both inspire me. :)
p.s. Fr. Mike an introvert? No way!
I've really loved this conversation. It was just real, truthful and meaningful as well. Father Mike Schmitz is just an amazing priest. I really wish I met him in person one day. Thank you very much Matt Fradd for having amazing people on the show. God bless you!
Stumbled across this in October of 2023. What a gift!
Love Fr. Mike! Love that he wears his collar
collar means absolutely nothing. Cassock means it all.
I am humbled by Fr. Mike, and want to have meaningful conversations such as these. Excellent work!
Let us pray for more priests!
Matt,
1) Never doubt your value to the online Catholic world. You’re a gift to the Church and to the world.
2) Please book Sr. Miriam!!!
As a dancer for more than 26 years, the only person I was measuring my progress with was myself because my body is not exactly the ideal dancer's body so to measure myself against someone else was not helpful. I am glad to have had that kind of attitude presented to me by my teacher. He helped me be the best dancer I could be then. And can be again. :-) Against my own previous level. :-)
The filial energy in that room... What a good video. Thanks Matt and Father Mike! As a spiritual child it warms the heart to see two great examples of what it means to be mature in the faith.
Father Mike God bless you we need priest like you.
the Faithful Catholic is so "starved" for a spiritual Father these days.
This is the quality content that keeps the world turning ✊🏼✊🏼
Wow! What an incredible interview/show!!! I regret that I could only give one thumb up. I'd like to give it 10! As a father of 3 young children it was very spiritually edifying! Matt I'm always so impressed with how you address and approach issues within the Church such as wayward clergy and the current spirit. I tend to be more of the Voris and Dr. Marshall type, but in hearing your perspective it's great to take in another viewpoint that is perhaps more balanced. Initially I thought your viewpoint was to downplay the issues within the Church, but I now understand after this show that it is not the case!
Fr. Schmitz is such an amazing blessing to the Church. Thank God for him! Matt thank you for all you do for souls and the Church! I will be definitely be watching your channel more closely going forward.
I’d honestly love to see Matt Fradd have Fr. James Martin for a discussion.
Seconded! I know almost nothing about james Martin's stance, but the critique presented here boils down to "Fr. Martin is uneducated". We can see for ourself if that is true if Matt interviews him, and we can be better armored against falsehoods if we can see the coversation play itself out
I am glad that you got this interview with Fr. Mike. We need to pray for our priests in this touch time. Thank you for sharing this. Good job, Matt!
God bless you both. Matt realize the platform you have my friend. Keep speaking the truth. God wants to make you a saint. I can see you have a kind heart which is rare is this world don't ever lose that.
I’m having to work all day a lot this week, but I’ve been watching this on breaks and during any free time I have.
Thank you for this! Much love💛
What a wonderful session with Fr Mike-you have articulated my greatest fear. I didn't know it was the source of my anxiety. I have been a catechist for 20 years and I was always afraid the children, adults or parish priest would find me to be a fraud. "Like I have anything to offer here". I keep trying to be smart enough, or holy enough...thinking I am a fraud. That prayer that Matt said hit me right between the eyes. It is a lie-I am capable of bringing something to the table. Because God has sent me to the table-called me to this ministry. God has kept the door open for me to this ministry. Thank you so much for this insightful conversation. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Father Mike, thank you for bringing Matt back to Christ and his dialogue
Fr. Mike is truly led by the Holy Spirit 😇 God Bless you Fr. Mike ✝️✝️✝️
This is gold guys! Thank you! I have watched just about 50 mins and I've had a smile on my face for 95% of the time. God bless and good night!
The interview only gets better and better as it goes along. These are the conversations that need to be happening in our Church.
Question worth pondering is if worrying about the temporal divisions of people calling out others for their bad theology and leadership is as warranted as worrying about the eternal divisions potentially caused by leaders' bad theology and morals. Thanks for the show, Pints with Aquinas and for having Fr Schmitz on, you're good men.
Wonderful
Interview.
That was a great show. Enjoyed hearing the wonderful conversation and advice from you both. Also great was what Father Mike Schmitz's mom said to him, "Don't forget who the star is." Thank, you and God bless.
I love the in-depth conversations. It’s refreshing to be able to sink deeply into several topics. It takes me a few sessions to get through one, but I look forward to my “Matt Fradd deep dive” time. Your guests are so wise; their knowledge is a gift. Thank you for making this space and time.
My two most favorite catholic youtubers giving me a vid. Is it Christmas?
Now, throw in Bishop Barron. Holy Trio, Batman!
First! Can’t wait to see here from Father Mike!
I praise God for both of you! He is working through you both to touch the lives of so many people. Thank you for allowing Him to work through you and saying yes to His Will!
You're the Joe Rogan of Catholic talk shows. Loved it! and you're Aussie to boot!!
Wow, that was terrific. I am a Lutheran woman who by watching other faith based videos discovered Father Mike. One can certainly be drawn to him at first by his personality, charm and current faith topics, but this interview helped me see that there is more to Father Mike than that. I appreciate the incite to him and a better understanding of the Catholic Faith.
when everywhere is chaos.. you guys make a difference... a HUGE difference.... and I thank you!
This conversation is just such a pleasure to watch. I'm watching it on my TV but I think I'll have to watch future shows on my laptop because I constantly pause, jump up and down on my sofa, and want to comment 'Yes! Totally! Right?' I also feel like hugging the two of you wonderful men who restore my faith in men in general. I loved the theme of 'us' vs 'us and them'. It is so true, and in this divided world we need this more than ever. We all have a cross, we are all in this together... I just adore how father Mike pauses himself, and then his thoughtful passionate words tumble out. A truly kind and compassionate soul. Matt, thank you for your faith and your work and these interviews. Having access to this in my life means so much. Patreon is my next stop!
Prayed 3 Hail Marys for you both, and grateful to know Fr. Mike Schmitz's Confirmation Patron is St. Francis Xavier because I always ask priests' name Saints and Confirmation Patrons to pray for them too.
Love you guys. Keep doing God’s work. Praying for your perseverance in what ever God has in store for you.
Matt, as I watch your interviews and see more and more how the sincerity of your faith plays out in your life, in your family, and in your community, I am so deeply touched. It creates a whole new realm of possibilities for my own life. And how very endearing that you speak candidly about your struggles with imposter syndrome. You are indeed the real deal. Thank you.
I approached my campus pastor, Sunday, with a "This is weird, but I need to say it."
He was most gracious. I was very grateful.
I can totally relate to Fr. Mike at the beginning here. I started running for the first time in years and fasting most days of the week. It has been very interesting and fulfilling to deny myself and make myself uncomfortable sometimes. I think it has brought me closer with Christ for sure! not to mention the health benefits of course. I believe it was the Holy Spirit that convinced me to start this out of no where and I am so grateful for where it has brought me!
Loved the discussion on agreements! I totally had a moment crying on my porch today hearing the lies... thank you for ministering to me! 🙏🏼💗
Father Mike Schmitz: the Godly John Hamm. :)
Declaring that my identity is a beloved child of God has been freeing.
What a great interview. Yes it was long but I was sewing as I was listening to it and the time few by and I got so much out of it. I have a notebook by my sewing machine that I write down stuff I want to remember about what I am making but now it is also a notebook with some thoughtful snippets of knowledge from this interview. Thank you so much.
James Martin should just join the Anglican Church and stop trying to impose his personal views on us.
Yeah, he seems to stir up issues according to a personal agenda...
Anglican? He should join the "church" of satan. Sodomy is acceptable there.
We need to offer our prayers, daily rosary, fasts and ask God to return our priests and Catholics to the One True Church, the Catholic Faith.
I love you priests, and you give me joy wherever I see you. When there is no sign by the way you choose to dress I think joy is been removed. It is humble and it has power like the purest light.
I was traveling with a heavy, guilty heart, and it gave me a surge of hope when I saw a priest in an airport. I asked him to pray with me and he asked if I wanted to make my confession. It was a beautifully healing experience that never would have happened if he hadn't been in his black clothes and Roman collar. I was and am so very grateful for our priests.
Great conversation! I listened to it in its entirety. It was easy to follow and pleasant to listen to. I love that there was no derogatory commentary, judgement or scrutiny!😊 Father Schmitz is very gifted at explaining things in an interesting manner. Thank you!
Thank You Matt & Fr. Schmitz the best part was from 1:30 timeline onwards to reflect on. So many of these topics come up in discussions with family and friends.
I started to watch this video and they're talking about EXODUS 90.
Today at work 2 men came to eat at the restaurant where I work at and sit at the counter
In Lakeview Chicago
They did a prayer before eating.
Their shirts Said; Live Different
Asked about it. And sure indeed
They were from EXODUS .
🔥✝️
Two of my fave people on UA-cam, YES! I will be watching this thhe whole way through, albeit in small installments, because #momlife. 😊 Also, THANK YOU for I troduci g me to Hallow! I downloaded it the first time you mentioned it in that Q&A a while back and it has seriously changed my prayer life. Such a blessing especially for a busy Mum!
I hung on every word! Thank you so much! ❤️🙏❤️
Fantastic program, Matt. You and Fr. Mike are rock stars among my kids, one of whom saw you at Stubenville this year (where her two older sisters attend) and was blown away. Thanks so much to both of you for your work!
Hallow has cleared the path in healing my life ✝️ the Hallow team are true gifts from God 🙏
Great episode, Matt!! Very insightful and informative. Well done!
I love love love this!! God bless you Matt for sharing this with us !
Amazing how much the show has changed in 4 years.
It's so great to hear things you've concluded on your own be validated by someone who knows what he's talking about.
Great show! You two are so real-love it. Very insightful & relatable. Thank you for the denouncement prayer, Matt. You both come across as very smart to me. Marvelous!!
I am so blessed by your long form interviews. They are truly AWESOME. Keep them coming ❤
1 hour 30mins in... so true. I was reflecting on this today and I feel like the chaos inside the Catholic Church is having a huge effect on my faith personally... at times it feels like we are orphans.
ela, I try 'thinking' as well as having "faith" and I try to keep their inseparability and qualitative equality as, in uncertainty, belief. Mary's cousin, Elizabeth, is reported at RSV Luke 1:45 as: "Blessed is she who believed ... ". Best, Oliver Clark, age 75, anglo-catholic accredited catechist of roman catholic religion in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane Australia.
Love you Matt Fradd! Thanks for hosting Fr. S. BRING ON FATHER MARTIN and interview him.
I have something to watch while doing simple things, awesome. :) Love Father Schmitz! Wonderful energy. SO much love.
When I aspired for the monastic life when I was in my late twenties (before I studied medicine) the Liturgy of the Hours was the main attraction. Happily, the Lord knew this and, after I followed my vocation into medicine, He made it available to me through the parish I serve as a Proclaimer. His Psalms always seemed to be in sync with my daily rhythms, by His Grace, and even during spiritual dryness He speaks in the psalms and canticles to keep me going through the challenges of the day. :-)
Thank you so much Matt Fradd for this show and this interview. I discovered both you and Fr. Mike on UA-cam when I gave up Facebook for lent. And I have been ministered to and learned so much from both of you. To see you two in the same place was heartwarming. I want to share that the Holy Spirit spoke very tenderly and very clearly to me as listened to this interview. It was at the point where you talked about renouncing accusations and announcing the truth about yourself and that you are not a fraud and do have gifts to share. So beautiful. There are things going on with me both personally and professionally that are very, very similar to what you shared. As I said the Lord spoke to me very lovingly and encouraged my heart when I heard your words. Thank you again for being His instrument! Please keep doing what you do!
I just found this channel, and i'm so glad there are catholics like you, looking at everyday things with a catholic perspective. I also like your way of talking about the most important things in our faith and that it's so natural for you to live trully catholic way, it's not very common. Acording to 56:15 there's always someone who's better than we are, but there are always people who needs our way of doing stuff, not the best but good enough for them. both you and fr. Mike inspire to challenge and work on ourselves. THANK You for this channel, it's great. Best from Poland.
Wow! What a wonderful, engaging & informative 3 hours that was! I loved hearing how his very first exposure to the Divine Liturgy called so strongly to Fr. Michael's heart. It was the same for us. We went once & never left... nearly 14 years ago now. Looking froward to seeing you both at Sr. Natalia's Life Profession in May! If you've never experienced one, Matt, you are in for a real treat... it is such a beautiful & powerfully moving ceremony! Peace!
4 yrs later. God bless both of you ✝️
_When you're at your best you should prepare for your worst._
Thank you for your videos! Especially sharing all what matters for growth development and formation and transformation of the spiritual, mental, physical and social life. As a single mom, it helps a whole lot to share these info with my two sons and youth/ just anyone whom I encounter. God bless you and all of us working to build the kingdom of God here on earth!
BOOM!!! "Don't wait until Opening Day".
Thank you Matt & Fr Mike. Always learning and growing. God Bless.
What a beautiful and real conversation 🙏🏼🥰 thank you so much for everything you do Matt and Fr Mike! God bless 😊
Just started my second year at exodus 90 and this podcast gave me a bit of motivation. Keep it up brother
Never clicked so fast on a video!! Can't wait!!
I have borderline personality disorder and use dbt all the time, it was really cool to hear Fr. Mike mention DBT :) helpful for everyone! We all go through tough times and situations in life. The negative self talk is real!
watching this 4 years late, but just before Ash Wednesday, has helped me decide how I am fasting as part of my Lenten commitments :)).
Matt, am new subscriber to your show, and it this interview with Fr. Mike’s that signed me up. My husband took on the challenge of Fr. Mike’s Bible in a Year series and really committed - I am impressed and so happy. Matt, you did put Fr. Mike on the spot a few times but Fr. Mike was gracious enough and responded to your delicate questions about his brother priest and our current issues with our church with exactly what I expected - integrity and love. Felt your conversation was raw and honest. Thank you l!
Relief vs. freedom. Beautiful! Thank you!
Absolutely Fantastic conversation, thanks Matt and Fr Mike
Wow! Just listening to the highlights. I am thrilled to listen to the entire conversation
Thank you for sharing that you now enjoy making a meal for yourself and eating it alone, in silence. My work also requires me to be with people and when I am with them I am really with them: focusing on what they are saying and helping them figure out a way to manage their challenges so alone time, with a meal I prepared myself is lovely.
Great interview. More difficult but truthful clarity. That always helps this mercenary heart.