Basilicas and Barbells
Speaker: Jared Zimmerer, Ph.D. Since 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 […]
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The Hall 111 S 11th St., West Des Moines, IA
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Saint Joseph Matters
The Hall 111 S 11th St., West Des Moines, IASpeaker: Devin Schadt 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 […]
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St. Joseph Matters
Odd Fellow Hall 930 W Douglas Ave, Suite I, Wichita, KS, United StatesPrice:$20 includes: an open bar and cigars to wrap the evening. Description: 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 […]
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Catholicism and Homosexuality
The Tea Room 713 Walnut St, Unit 600, Des Moines, IASpeaker: Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D. Description: 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 […]
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Men and Work
Ironside Axe Club 2700 University Ave #100, West Des Moines, United StatesDescription: 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 […]
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Porn Star To Pastor
Odd Fellow Hall 930 W Douglas Ave, Suite I, Wichita, KS, United StatesPrice: $20 includes: an open bar and cigars to wrap the evening. Description: 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. Joshua experienced a profound conversion to Christianity, then […]
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Men in the Spirit
Price: $20, includes: open bar and cigars to wrap the evening. Description: 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, […]
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Advent and Axes
Ironside Axe Club 2700 University Ave #100, West Des Moines, United StatesDescription: 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 […]
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God Made Men
Odd Fellow Hall 930 W Douglas Ave, Suite I, Wichita, KS, United StatesPrice: $20 Description: 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 […]
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Hard Topics Workshop
West Des Moines Marriott 1250 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA, United StatesThis event is cosponsored by Serva Fidem. Men and Women welcome to attend the event. Description: Pope Saint John Paul II famously taught that “the future of the Church and of the world passes by way of the family.” Yet today, many Catholics feel ill-equipped to understand—or articulate—the Church’s teachings on marriage, sexuality, and family […]
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Holy Listening
Price: $20 Cover at Check-in, Open bar + great LOCAL speaker, Open cigar box to wrap the night Description:What if the key to spreading the Gospel faster, following Christ more authentically, and cultivating a marriage and a home that draws the entire family closer together was a single skill? Hostage negotiators know that active listening […]
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FORGE Conference 2026
Iowa Events Center 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IAThe FORGE Conference 2026, marking the second annual event, will take place on February 28th at the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. This powerful gathering will bring together over 1,000 men for a day of formation, spiritual growth, and brotherhood, with world-class speakers such as Jason Evert, Dr. Edward Sri, Matthew Breuninger, […]
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Wichita Conference – MAN FULLY ALIVE 2026
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School 8101 West Central Avenue, Wichita, KS, United StatesMAN FULLY ALIVE is an annual Catholic Men's Conference held in Wichita Kansas. If you have yet to attend MAN FULLY ALIVE, you will not want to miss this! Come join us for a day of prayer, friendship, and inspiring speakers. NEAL MCDONOUGH is a famous actor who has appeared in some of the most successful […]
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Loving God in the Major Leagues
Price: $15 Description: Mike Sweeney is a five-time MLB All Star and member of the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame. After enjoying a 16-year career in Major League Baseball, Mike worked as an analyst on MLB Network. He currently works as a special assistant to the GM with the KC Royals. Mike is a […]
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Basilicas and Barbells
Odd Fellow Hall 930 W Douglas Ave, Suite I, Wichita, KS, United StatesPrice: $20 Description: Since 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 […]
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The Problem with Contraception
Twisted Vine Brewery 112 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA, United StatesPrice: $10 Description: For nearly two thousand years, every Christian body—Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant alike—rejected contraception as contrary to God’s design for marriage, a consensus that only began to fracture in the 1930s. In this talk, we will explore why the Catholic Church has remained steadfast, and how the widespread embrace of contraception has contributed—just […]
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Men and Fatherhood
Odd Fellow Hall 930 W Douglas Ave, Suite I, Wichita, KS, United StatesPrice: $20 Description: Come to this talk if your family has any problems! Men's speaker, comedian, and therapist Paul Kim talk about changing your family tree. There is no such […]
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The Forge Hog Roast
Wills Family Orchard 33130 Panther Creek Rd, Adel, IA, United StatesPrice: $15 entry fee at the door. Drinks available for purchase at an additional cost. Description: The Forge Hog Roast is a Couples Night built around live music, roasted hog, frosty drinks, and fellowship. No agenda — just an open door for the men of Des Moines & their significant others to come together with […]
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Pope Peter
Odd Fellow Hall 930 W Douglas Ave, Suite I, Wichita, KS, United StatesPrice: $20 Description: Who was St. Peter? Was he simply one apostle among many, or did Christ entrust him with a unique role in the life of the Church? In […]
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Smash Park & a SEAL
Price: $25 Description: Men are often defined by what they can do and what they can accomplish. Underneath every man’s activity is his identity. In this talk, an elite Navy […]
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SEAL to Son: Finding Identity in Christ
Lucky Bucket Brewing Co. 11941 Centennial Rd. Suite 1, La Vista, NE, United StatesDescription: Men are often defined by what they can do and what they can accomplish. Underneath every man's activity is his identity. In this talk, an elite Navy SEAL operator […]
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Sons of the Father
Odd Fellow Hall 930 W Douglas Ave, Suite I, Wichita, KS, United StatesPrice: $20 Speaker: Sam Blair is a former Navy SEAL officer with over a decade of experience leading the most elite teams around the globe. After holding leadership positions on multiple […]
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