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SUMMARY:God Made Men
DESCRIPTION:Price: $20 \nDescription: The Church teaches that humans bear within themselves the image and likeness of God.  This image is revealed in every facet of the human person\, including our sexuality.  For this reason\, masculinity and femininity point to a kind of theology: they show us the face of God.  Unfortunately\, many in today’s world have a distorted view of masculinity.  Men and boys are falling behind in nearly every relevant sociological metric including education\, job success\, and church involvement. Dr. Bishop will illuminate the crisis of men and what our Church can do about it. \nDr. John Bishop is the Founder and Executive Director of Forge. He holds a doctorate in Theology from the Catholic University of America. He is a frequent Catholic speaker and author whose first book\, New Adam\, will be released in February 2026. John lives in Des Moines\, IA\, with his wife and children. \nSpeaker: John Bishop\, Ph.D. \nRegistration: Registration not required. For those who wish to reserve a spot\, pre-registration will start 30 days prior to the event.  \nDate: Thursday\, January 29th. Doors open and drinks served at 7PM.  Talk starts at 8PM. \nLocation: Odd Fellow Hall (930 W Douglas Ave.)
URL:https://myforge.org/event/god-made-men/
LOCATION:Odd Fellow Hall\, 930 W Douglas Ave\, Suite I\, Wichita\, KS\, 67203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar or Talk
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T220000
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SUMMARY:Advent and Axes
DESCRIPTION:Description: Come to Ironside Axe Club on December 3rd for unlimited axe throwing and Advent strategy with Dr. Andrew Swafford. This Advent\, don’t just coast toward Christmas—train for it. Advent—not just Lent—is a season for spiritual growth\, a time to wake up and ready your soul for the coming of Christ. What habits can you build now to become a holier man by Christmas? In a world that numbs and distracts\, Advent is your chance to recover focus\, discipline\, and grit. In this talk\, Dr. Andrew Swafford will offer practical tools to help men face their unique challenges with courage and conviction. Don’t settle for spiritual survival—step into the fight and learn how to thrive this Advent. Use this talk to reset your mindset for the season! \nSpeaker: Dr. Andrew Swafford\, a renowned biblical scholar\, professor of theology at Benedictine College\, husband\, father\, author\, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu enthusiast. In his talks he draws not only from profound theological depth\, but also from over 20 years of experience as a husband\, father\, and mentor for young men. \nPrice:To offset speaker and travel costs\, this event is $25/person at the door. \nDate: Wednesday\, December 3rd (Doors open and drinks served & axes thrown: 7:00PM. Talk starts at 8PM – followed by more axes) \nLocation: Ironside Axe Club\n2700 University Ave #100\nWest Des Moines\, IA 50266
URL:https://myforge.org/event/advent-and-axes/
LOCATION:Ironside Axe Club\, 2700 University Ave #100\, West Des Moines\, 50266\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T190000
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SUMMARY:Men in the Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Price: $20\, includes: open bar and cigars to wrap the evening. \nDescription: Pete Burak is the vice president of Renewal Ministries\, which is dedicated to Catholic renewal and evangelization around the world. He is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville and has a master’s degree in theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit\, Michigan. Pete is an internationally known speaker. He and his wife\, Cate\, live in Ann Arbor with their five children. \nTrue masculinity is not toxic\, quite the opposite. Authentic masculinity is a blessing that the world sorely needs. The best way to learn how to become the man that you are created to be is through a deeper engagement with the Holy Spirit. Come learn from Pete Burak on how to live a masculine faith that engages the Holy Spirit! \nThe event entree fee is $20/person at the door\, which includes: \n• open bar\, great speaker\, and *shhh* maybe a cigar to wrap the evening \nSpeaker: Pete Burak \nRegistration: Registration not required. For those who wish to reserve a spot\, pre-registration will start 30 days prior to the event.  \nDate: Wednesday\, November 12th (drinks served at 7PM\, talk starts at 8PM)  \nLocation: Odd Fellow Hall (930 W Douglas Ave\, Suite I\, Wichita\, KS\, Enter Off of Wall Street Entrance)
URL:https://myforge.org/event/men-in-the-spirit/
LOCATION:KS
CATEGORIES:Seminar or Talk
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SUMMARY:Porn Star To Pastor
DESCRIPTION:Price: $20 includes: an open bar and cigars to wrap the evening. \nDescription: Joshua Broome was one of the most successful adult film stars in the world. He obtained fame\, wealth\, and traveled the world only to find out that none of those things would satisfy him. \nJoshua experienced a profound conversion to Christianity\, then left the industry. He now speaks out against the bad effects of pornography\, the toxic nature of the business\, and how people can break sex addictions. \nThe event entree fee is $20/person at the door\, which includes: \n• an open bar\, a great speaker\, and *shhh* maybe some cigars to wrap the evening properly \nSpeaker: Joshua Broome \nRegistration: Registration not required. For those who wish to reserve a spot\, pre-registration will start 30 days prior to the event. \nDate: Tuesday\, October 15th (drinks served at 7PM\, talk starts at 8PM) \nLocation: Odd Fellow Hall (930 W Douglas Ave\, Suite I\, Wichita\, KS\, Enter Off of Wall Street Entrance)
URL:https://myforge.org/event/porn-star-to-pastor/
LOCATION:Odd Fellow Hall\, 930 W Douglas Ave\, Suite I\, Wichita\, KS\, 67203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar or Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T190000
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CREATED:20250915T182750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T172645Z
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SUMMARY:Men and Work
DESCRIPTION:Description: The Church teaches that human work is not merely a necessity but a sacred vocation—the very arena where men and women are called to become saints. Yet most men do not experience it that way. In the churn of corporate America\, the rise of artificial intelligence\, and an age of economic uncertainty\, many feel reduced to little more than cogs in a machine. What guidance does the Church offer today’s worker? How can men discover meaning and mission in the modern workplace? And what does sanctity look like at the office\, in the shop\, or on the job site? That is what this talk is all about. \nSpeaker: Andreas Widmer is an entrepreneur\, professor\, Swiss Guard\, consultant\, business coach\, popular speaker\, and author\, with 30 years’ business experience in international business strategy\, economic development\, and entrepreneurship. After a series of encounters with Pope Saint John Paul II\, Andreas Widmer had a profound conversion and dedicated his life to building up the Church.  He has worked extensively in the U.S.\, Europe\, Asia\, Africa\, and Latin America and has launched more than 100 technology products. Andreas has taught entrepreneurship at The Catholic University of America’s Busch School of Business & Entrepreneurship since 2012. He founded and is the Director of the Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship. \nPrice: $10 \nDate: Sunday\, October 12th (Doors open and drinks served 6:30PM. Talk starts at 7PM) \nImportant Note: All attendees of this event will receive a complimentary login to Forge’s brand new 6-part small group series\, “Men and Work”. \nLocation: West Des Moines Marriott\n1250 Jordan Creek Pkwy\nWest Des Moines\, IA 50266 \n 
URL:https://myforge.org/event/men-and-work/
LOCATION:Ironside Axe Club\, 2700 University Ave #100\, West Des Moines\, 50266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar or Talk
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SUMMARY:Catholicism and Homosexuality
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ryan T. Anderson\, Ph.D.  \nDescription: Why does the Catholic Church insist that marriage is between one man and one woman? Does the Church hate people who experience same-sex attraction? This talk is on the Church’s teaching about marriage with a specific eye towards the issue of homosexuality. Come and gain perspective on why the Church teaches what she teaches.   \nRyan T. Anderson\, Ph.D.\, is the President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center.He is the author or co-author of five books\, including the just-released Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing. Previous books include When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment\, and What Is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense. Anderson has made appearances on ABC\, CNN\, CNBC\, MSNBC\, and Fox News. His work has been published by the New York Times\, the Washington Post\, the Wall Street Journal\, Oxford University Press\, Cambridge University Press\, the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy\, the Harvard Health Policy Review\, the Georgetown Journal of Law and Public Policy\, First Things\, the Claremont Review of Books\, and National Review. \nPrice: $20 (paid at door) \nRegistration: Registration not required. For those who wish to reserve a spot\, pre-registration will start 30 days prior to the event.  \nDate: Wednesday\, September 17th (drinks served at 7PM\, talk starts at 8PM)  \nLocation: The Tea Room (713 Walnut St\, Unit 600\, Des Moines\, IA 50309) \n 
URL:https://myforge.org/event/catholicism-and-homosexuality/
LOCATION:The Tea Room\, 713 Walnut St\, Unit 600\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
CATEGORIES:Seminar or Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T190000
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SUMMARY:St. Joseph Matters
DESCRIPTION:Price:$20 includes: an open bar and cigars to wrap the evening. \nDescription: Most Catholics understand that Mary\, the Mother of God\, is a big deal. But what about Joseph? Is he important? Does he matter? Next to the person of Jesus\, Saint Joseph is perhaps THE best example of true masculinity that we have in all of human history. Want to be a better man? \nLook to Saint Joseph. In this talk\, we will hear from nationally renowned speaker\, author\, and leader\, Devin Schadt. \nDevin Schadt is the Executive Director of the Fathers of St. Joseph\, an apostolate that labors for the restoration\, redemption\, and revitalization of fatherhood. He has written many books including\, Custos: Total Consecration Through Saint Joseph. \nThe event entree fee is $20/person at the door\, which includes:open bar\, a great speaker\, and *shhh* maybe some cigars to wrap the evening \nSpeaker: Devin Schadt \nRegistration: Registration not required. For those who wish to reserve a spot\, pre-registration will start 30 days prior to the event.  \nDate: Tuesday\, September 9th (drinks served at 7PM\, talk starts at 8PM)  \nLocation: Odd Fellow Hall (930 W Douglas Ave\, Suite I\, Wichita\, KS\, Enter Off of Wall Street Entrance)
URL:https://myforge.org/event/st-joseph-matters/
LOCATION:Odd Fellow Hall\, 930 W Douglas Ave\, Suite I\, Wichita\, KS\, 67203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar or Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T185735Z
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SUMMARY:Saint Joseph Matters
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Devin Schadt \nMost Catholics understand that Mary\, the Mother of God\, is a big deal. But what about Joseph? Is he important? Does he matter? Next to the person of Jesus\, Saint Joseph is perhaps THE best example of true masculinity that we have in all of human history. Want to be a better man? Look to Saint Joseph. In this talk\, we will hear from nationally renowned speaker\, author\, and leader\, Devin Schadt. Devin Schadt is the Executive Director of the Fathers of St. Joseph\, an apostolate that labors for the restoration\, redemption\, and revitalization of fatherhood. He has written many books including\, Custos: Total Consecration Through Saint Joseph.  \nPrice: $15 (paid at door) \nRegistration: Registration not required. For those who wish to reserve a spot\, pre-registration will start 30 days prior to the event.  \nDate: Wednesday\, July 23rd (drinks served at 7PM\, talk starts at 8PM) \nLocation: The Hall (111 S 11th St.\, West Des Moines\, IA 50265)
URL:https://myforge.org/event/saint-joseph-matters/
LOCATION:The Hall\, 111 S 11th St.\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265
CATEGORIES:Seminar or Talk
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T190000
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SUMMARY:Basilicas and Barbells
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jared Zimmerer\, Ph.D. \nSince 2000\, gym memberships in the U.S. have more than doubled (33 to 70 million). From protein shakes to CrossFit to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu\, our culture is gripped by a hunger for physical excellence. But what does the Catholic Church have to say about the gym? After all\, some of our greatest saints were… well\, not exactly lean. Does physical fitness have anything to do with spiritual fitness? If so\, what? And can things go wrong? This talk has answers. \nDr. Jared Zimmerer—former competitive bodybuilder and Senior Director of Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire Institute\, now a humanities professor\, husband\, and father of six—will shed light on the topic. Human beings are a curious mix of mind\, matter\, and spirit. The one inevitably affects the other. Whether you’re hitting the squat rack twice a day or hitting the snack drawer every hour\, this talk has something practical for every guy. \nPrice: $10 (paid at door) \nRegistration: Registration not required. For those who wish to reserve a spot\, pre-registration will start 30 days prior to the event.  \nDate: Wednesday\, June 18th (drinks served at 7PM\, talk starts at 8PM) \nLocation: The Hall (111 S 11th St.\, West Des Moines\, IA 50265)
URL:https://myforge.org/event/basilicas-and-barbells/
LOCATION:The Hall\, 111 S 11th St.\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265
CATEGORIES:Seminar or Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105904
CREATED:20250426T033350Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with Ricky Stanzi
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ricki Stanzi \nRicky Stanzi is the University of Iowa’s all-time winningest quarterback\, with a 26–9 record during his time playing for the Hawkeyes. Today\, he is a husband and a father of four\, and his Catholic faith plays an instrumental role in guiding his life. Come to the Hall for coffee\, breakfast\, and a testimonial talk with Ricky Stanzi. This is a great opportunity to see faith lived in action\, build brotherhood with other men\, and get your day off on the right foot! \nJoin Jon Leonetti and FORGE at the Hall on the morning of May 8 for strong coffee\, a simple breakfast\, and fellowship\, and be encouraged by Ricky Stanzi’s testimony! \nPrice: $20 (paid at door) \nRegistration: Reservations are required by May 6th at midnight. Reserve your spot today! \nDate: Thursday\, May 8th Doors open and coffee and simple breakfast served: 7AM. Talk at 7:30AM \nLocation:  The Hall @ The Foundry (111 S 11th St.\, West Des Moines\, IA 50265)
URL:https://myforge.org/event/breakfast-with-ricky-stanzi/
LOCATION:The Hall\, 111 S 11th St.\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265
CATEGORIES:Seminar or Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105904
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T234242Z
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SUMMARY:Drinking Like a Saint
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Michael Foley\, Ph.D.  \nWhat does Catholicism have to do with a good cocktail? Catholics have always had a bit of a reputation for fine wine and spirits. But why? In this talk\, Michael will speak on three things. First\, why and how the Catholic Church has always embraced the beauty of a good cocktail. Second\, the reason behind the Church’s teaching on sobriety. And finally\, for those with children\, a few notes on how to communicate both items to your kids. Michael Foley is a Catholic theologian\, a Professor of Patristics at Baylor University\, and the author of over 500 articles and seventeen books\, including the Politically Incorrect Guide to Christianity\, Drinking with the Saints\, and Dining with the Saints. Michael and has wife Alexandra have six children\, two chickens\, one dog\, and 30\,000 bees. \nPrice: $15 (paid at door) \nRegistration: Registration not required. For those who wish to reserve a spot\, pre-registration will start 30 days prior to the event. \nDate: Wednesday\, April 23rd (event begins at 7PM\, talk starts at 8PM) \nLocation: The Hall (111 S 11th St.\, West Des Moines\, IA 50265)
URL:https://myforge.org/event/drinking-like-a-saint/
LOCATION:The Hall\, 111 S 11th St.\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265
CATEGORIES:Seminar or Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105904
CREATED:20240823T214614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T132925Z
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SUMMARY:FORGE Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:FORGE will host its first conference on March 1st\, 2025 at the Embassy Suites in Des Moines\, Iowa. The conference includes a world-class lineup of keynote speakers and breakout sessions. Notable confirmed speakers include NFL Star Matt Birk\, Benedictine priest Father Boniface Hicks\, NYT Bestselling author Dr. Leonard Sax\, Renewal Ministries VP Pete Burak\, and FORGE Director Dr. John Bishop. The conference will begin at 8:30AM and conclude at 3:30PM. Full details\, pricing\, and sign-up information to be announced on September 3rd. If you’d like to be notified when details become available\, click the sign-up link to reserve you spot for free. We’ll notify you when registration becomes available.
URL:https://myforge.org/event/forge-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown\, 101 E Locust St\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250108T220000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105904
CREATED:20241206T222933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T182003Z
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SUMMARY:Why Be Catholic?
DESCRIPTION:Why be Catholic? What difference does it make? In a culture which seems to tell people that all religions are the same\, does it matter which Church you attend on Sunday? Come hear Keith Nester speak on his journey to the Catholic Church. Keith is a former pastor\, serving in various roles in the United Methodist\, Assemblies of God\, and Evangelical Free Churches. In 2017\, after a 20-year-long discernment process\, Keith resigned from his full-time ministry position and joined the Catholic Church. Come and hear Keith talk about his decision to join the Church and why he finds Catholicism especially fulfilling to the masculine heart. With his unique background\, Keith has a lot of unique insight to offer all men. So\, whether you’ve been going to mass for decades or just dipping your toes in the water\, this talk is for you! \nThis event is for men only. Cover charge is $12/person paid at door. \nBar opens and drinks are served at 7PM. Talk starts at 8PM.
URL:https://myforge.org/event/why-be-catholic/
LOCATION:The Foundry\, 111 S 11th St.\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar or Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241120T190000
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SUMMARY:Men and Mass
DESCRIPTION:What is the mass? Why does it matter? \nThis talk is for any man who wants to learn more or get more out of going to mass. The Church teaches that the Eucharist is both the source and the summit of Catholic life. One of Jesus’ last acts before death was to celebrate the first mass. Many a martyr has died to defend the Eucharist. Nevertheless\, statistics show that your average Catholic Sunday mass is short on male participation. For some reason\, some men have trouble finding connection\, meaning\, and value in the Church. If you’re one of those men\, or you know one of those men\, this talk is for you! \nThis month’s speaker is the first CEO of the National Eucharistic Congress. In July 2024\, Tim Glemkowski spearheaded an effort to gather 60\,000 Catholics for a 5-Day congress to worship the Lord in the Eucharist. Tim is an author\, nationally renowned speaker\, and father of 5 children. He is excited to show how the mass is critically important for any father\, future father\, or grandfather. \nThis event is $12/person\, paid at the door. \nThis event is for men only. \nBar opens and drinks served at 7PM. \nTalk starts at 8PM. \n 
URL:https://myforge.org/event/men-and-mass/
LOCATION:The Foundry\, 111 S 11th St.\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar or Talk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T220000
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SUMMARY:RETREAT – THE FATHER'S HOUSE
DESCRIPTION:The family is a place where we come to know God the Father’s love. However\, our modern culture has warped our view of fatherhood and family. The purpose of this retreat is to renew the family as a place to encounter God’s fatherly love. If your family has any problems\, then this retreat is for you! A strong relationship with God the Father is the sure foundation through which we live our roles in our own human families: husband\, wife\, father\, mother\, brother\, sister\, son\, or daughter.  All spiritual healing for any member of the family requires that we heal our relationship with God the Father.\n\n\n\n \n  \n\n\nRetreat Talks and Schedule\n  \n\nThe Trinity and the Family (Friday\, 7PM)\nFather (forehead)\, Son (chest)\, and Holy Spirit (left shoulder – right shoulder). \nIf you’ve spent time around the Catholic Church\, you’ve heard these words time and again. The Sign of the Cross\nexpresses the most central doctrine of our faith: the Trinity. There is only one God\, but within the one God\, there\nare three Persons: the Father\, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Trinity is enormously important — but just like the\nSign of the Cross\, we rarely take time to think about it. Do you know what the Trinity means for your life and for\nyour family? This talk will give you an answer to that question. \n\n\nThe Broken Image (10AM\, Saturday)\nThere is one domain of human life which is intended\, perhaps more than any other\, to give us a taste of the Trinity:\nthe family. Unfortunately\, the collective effects of the industrial\, sexual\, and digital revolutions have obscured\nour image of the family. What are the fundamental threats facing the family today? How do we overcome those threats?\nThis talk will dissect the problems and give concrete solutions. \n*CONFESSION SATURDAY 8AM – 12:30PM. MULTIPLE PRIESTS AVAILABLE. ALL PARTICIPANTS ENCOURAGED TO RECEIVE CONFESSION* \n\n\nReclaiming the Image (11:30AM\, Saturday)\nContrary to what our culture tells us\, masculinity and femininity are sacred things; that’s why Satan attacks them.\nThese talks are about reclaiming the sacred nature of what it means to be a man or woman. What is the biblical image\nof masculinity? What is the biblical image of femininity? How do we reclaim that image in our lives? Content\nsuitable for adults (not children) and appropriate for all fathers/mothers and potential future fathers/mothers. \n\nMen’s Talk (Main Church): Biblical themes and reflection on fatherhood and\nmasculinity.\nWomen’s Talk (Parish Hall): Biblical themes and reflection on sacred motherhood and femininity.\n\n\n\nSunday Masses\nAll Sunday liturgies will be celebrated by Father James Brent\, OP. Homilies will dive into the primary themes of the\nretreat: God’s fatherly love and the beauty of the family. \n\n\nThe Father’s Blessing (7PM\, Sunday)\nAll are invited to attend the final retreat convocation and blessing on Sunday evening. Please bring the entire\nfamily! Receive prayer\, worship the Lord\, and entrust your family to the saving power of God’s mercy! \n\n 
URL:https://myforge.org/event/retreat-the-fathers-house/
LOCATION:Saint Francis Catholic Church\, 7075 Ashworth Road West\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241008T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241008T190000
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SUMMARY:GOLD MEDAL FAMILIES
DESCRIPTION:Want to have a strong family? Whether you’re leading a family now or hope to do so in the future\, this talk is for you! In this talk\, internationally renowned speaker Dr. Ray Guarendi presents the results of a three-year\, national search for strong families. It reveals those characteristics most common to strong families as well as the struggles and difficulties most families face. The results will reinforce some traditional ideas about family life while offering some reassuring surprises. Want to be a better father or future father? Come to this talk! Dr. Ray Guarendi is a Catholic father of ten adopted children\, a clinical psychologist\, author\, professional speaker\, and national radio and television host. His radio show\, “The Dr. Is In” can be heard on over 440 stations and Sirius XM channel 130. His TV show\, “Living Right With Dr. Ray” can be seen on EWTN Global Catholic Network and is aired in 140 countries. \nTo offset speaker and travel costs\, this event is $10/person. \nDoors and bar open at 7PM. Talk begins at 8PM. \nThis event is for men only. \n  \nCo-sponsored with: \n \nSign Up Here
URL:https://myforge.org/event/gold-medal-families/
LOCATION:713 Walnut St\, Unit 600\, Des Moines\, IA 50309\, 713 Walnut St Unit 600\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar or Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240913T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T105904
CREATED:20240823T214945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T220550Z
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SUMMARY:RETREAT – THE FATHER'S HOUSE
DESCRIPTION:The family is a place where we come to know God the Father’s love. However\, our modern culture has warped our view of fatherhood and family. The purpose of this retreat is to renew the family as a place to encounter God’s fatherly love. If your family has any problems\, then this retreat is for you! A strong relationship with God the Father is the sure foundation through which we live our roles in our own human families: husband\, wife\, father\, mother\, brother\, sister\, son\, or daughter.  All spiritual healing for any member of the family requires that we heal our relationship with God the Father.\n\n\n\n \n  \n\n\nRetreat Talks and Schedule\n  \n\nThe Trinity and the Family (Friday\, 7PM)\n“Father (forehead)\, Son (chest)\, and Holy Spirit (left shoulder – right shoulder).” \nIf you’ve spent time around the Catholic Church\, you’ve heard these words time and again. The Sign of the Cross\nexpresses the most central doctrine of our faith: the Trinity. There is only one God\, but within the one God\, there\nare three Persons: the Father\, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Trinity is enormously important — but just like the\nSign of the Cross\, we rarely take time to think about it. Do you know what the Trinity means for your life and for\nyour family? This talk will give you an answer to that question. \n\n\nThe Broken Image (9:30AM\, Saturday)\nThere is one domain of human life which is intended\, perhaps more than any other\, to give us a taste of the Trinity:\nthe family. Unfortunately\, the collective effects of the industrial\, sexual\, and digital revolutions have obscured\nour image of the family. What are the fundamental threats facing the family today? How do we overcome those threats?\nThis talk will dissect the problems and give concrete solutions. \n*CONFESSION SATURDAY 8:30AM – 12:30PM. MULTIPLE PRIESTS AVAILABLE. ALL PARTICIPANTS ENCOURAGED TO RECEIVE CONFESSION* \n\n\nReclaiming the Image (11:00AM\, Saturday)\nContrary to what our culture tells us\, masculinity and femininity are sacred things; that’s why Satan attacks them.\nThese talks are about reclaiming the sacred nature of what it means to be a man or woman. What is the biblical image\nof masculinity? What is the biblical image of femininity? How do we reclaim that image in our lives? Content\nsuitable for adults (not children) and appropriate for all fathers/mothers and potential future fathers/mothers. \n\nMen’s Talk (Main Church): Biblical themes and reflection on fatherhood and\nmasculinity.\nWomen’s Talk (Parish Hall): Biblical themes and reflection on sacred motherhood and femininity.\n\n\n\nSunday Masses\nAll Sunday liturgies will be celebrated by Father James Brent\, OP. Homilies will dive into the primary themes of the\nretreat: God’s fatherly love and the beauty of the family. \n\n\nThe Father’s Blessing (7PM\, Sunday)\nAll are invited to attend the final retreat convocation and blessing on Sunday evening. Please bring the entire\nfamily! Receive prayer\, worship the Lord\, and entrust your family to the saving power of God’s mercy!
URL:https://myforge.org/event/retreat-the-fathers-house-2/
LOCATION:Christ The King Catholic Church\, 5711 Southwest 9th St\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50315\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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