Welcome to the Men of Hope Podcast hosted by Bernhard Streisselberger – a place where Catholic men come together to navigate the complexities of modern life while steadfastly adhering to the teachings of the Catholic Church. Whether you are a lifelong believer or new to the faith, our podcast is your ideal companion for connection, learning, and spiritual growth.
Join the Men of Hope online community hosted by Hope's Garden at menofhope.mn.co (http://menofhope.mn.co)
Learn more about Hope's Garden at hopesgarden.com (http://hopesgarden.com)
Bernhard is joined by David Lach, mental health counselor for Catholic Charities of Idaho. Together, they discuss the approach of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and how it aligns with scripture.
31 Jul 2025
Jenny duBay's Novel on St. Catherine of Siena
Bernhard is joined again by Trauma-Informed Coach and Catholic author Jenny duBay, as they discuss Jenny's book World Between Worlds, and the mystical life of St. Catherine of Siena.
Jenny's free article on St. Catherine: https://www.createsoulspace.org/p/protective-boundaries-against-the (https://www.createsoulspace.org/p/protective-boundaries-against-the)
Bernhard's website: threshmountains.com (http://threshmountains.com)
18 Jul 2025
Pornography and Betrayal Trauma - Finding Hope, Courage and Connection
Bernhard is joined by Father Allen Hoffa as they discuss the worldwide pornography epidemic and provide hope for those struggling with a pornography addiction, as well as those experiencing betrayal trauma.
Father Hoffa is actively involved with Integrity Restored, a ministry that seeks to assist individuals in breaking free from pornography, restore the integrity of these individuals, and heal families and relationships that have been affected by pornography addiction.
Check out Integrity Restored here: Integrity Restored – Our mission at Integrity Restored is to help restore the integrity of individuals, spouses, and families that have been affected by pornography and pornography addiction. (https://integrityrestored.com/)
9 Jul 2025
Recognizing Covert Narcissism, Gaslighting, Abusive Behavior and How to Escape
In this episode, Bernhard is joined by Trauma-Informed Coach and Catholic author Jenny duBay. Together they discuss aspects of covert abusive behavior, how to see red flags of an abusive partner early in a relationship, and recognizing your own dignity and worth.
24 Jun 2025
The Mother Wound and Sexual Addiction
In this episode, De Yarrison, foundress of You Are Made New Ministry and co-foundress of Hope's Garden, joins Bernhard to discuss how childhood wounds can have a lasting impact on men, and can be the root cause of sexual addiction.
Resources mentioned:
1. Immanuel Journaling: https://youaremadenew.com/healing-activity/immanuel-journaling/ (https://youaremadenew.com/healing-activity/immanuel-journaling/)
2. The Soma of Healing Trauma Workshop: https://vimeo.com/1095748952/92daf330d5 (https://vimeo.com/1095748952/92daf330d5)
6 Jun 2025
Why Men's Healing and Growth Journey Matters
In this episode, Bernhard is joined by De Yarrison, executive director of You Are Made New Ministry, and a Catholic inner healing coach. De and Bernhard discuss why men infrequently engage in their personal healing, and the importance of this work for men themselves, their partners, families, and the entire Body of Christ, the Church.
25 May 2025
The Emotional Life and St. Thomas Aquinas
Discover the surprisingly refreshing and deeply transformative insights of St. Thomas Aquinas on the emotional life. Far from being outdated or repressive, his teachings challenge many modern misconceptions—including those found within Catholic circles—about the role of emotions and the sensitive appetite. This presentation explores how Scripture is often misinterpreted in ways that hinder emotional well-being and contradict both Aquinas and the Church’s authentic teachings. By reclaiming a Thomistic understanding of our passions, we open the door to genuine freedom and the possibility of reaching new spiritual and emotional heights.
22 May 2025
Affirmation: More Than Words - A Way of Living
Do you merely cope with your emotions, or can you use them for your benefit? This presentation introduces foundational principles for emotional and spiritual wholeness. Discover what it means to live an affirming life—recognizing the inherent goodness in yourself and affirming the worth of others, often without even speaking. Rooted in the teachings of Conrad Baars on psychic wholeness, this session offers a pathway toward deeper inner peace and authentic human connection.
8 May 2025
Vocation - Not Only a Supernatural, but Also a Natural Calling: A Call to Life
God invites us to live life to the fullest—but what does that truly mean? To live fully is to embrace the journey of becoming more deeply human. This presentation explores vocation not only as a divine calling but also as a natural invitation to grow in every dimension of our humanity. It’s a call to form the whole person: to educate the mind, strengthen the will, and cultivate the emotions—the foundational pillars of human formation.
3 Feb 2025
Being a Gift to One Another
Part two of Laura's conversation with Bernhard Streisselberger, host of the Men of Hope podcast. Laura and Bernhard continue their conversation on the life-changing teachings of St. John Paul II's "Theology of the Body". In this episode, they focus on the intermingling of suffering and joy as we learn to make a gift of ourselves to others.
Listen to part 1, "St. John Paul II's Gift to the World", here: https://rss.com/podcasts/menofhope/1836279 (https://rss.com/podcasts/menofhope/1836279)
7 Jan 2025
St. John Paul II's Gift to the World
Bernhard and Laura Ercolino, the Foundress of Hope's Garden, share a short summary of St. John Paul II's "Theology of the Body" and teachings on "Givenness". This conversation is only the beginning of this very important and life-changing discussion.
19 Dec 2024
Masculine Spirituality and Self Mastery
Father Michael Stalla joins Bernhard to discuss how to heal and grow as a man. In this episode, we learn how to gain mastery over our emotions in order to improve our relationship with God, spouse, and friends.
Join Men of Hope, a Hope's Garden Community for Catholic men striving to live a life of holiness amid the trials and challenges of today's world.
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28 Nov 2024
Finding Unity Through God's Grace
Bernhard interviews Marcel Lanahan, a Catholic psychotherapist, and creator of insightanchors.com (http://insightanchors.com). In this episode they discuss the emotional healing and the remedy to reintegration of the whole human person.
To see the visuals that Marcel discusses, click here for the YouTube version. https://youtu.be/-wUNsTx9-EQ (https://youtu.be/-wUNsTx9-EQ)
Join Men of Hope, a Hope's Garden Community for Catholic men striving to live a life of holiness amid the trials and challenges of today's world.
Menofhope.mn.co (http://Menofhope.mn.co)
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4 Oct 2024
Communicating for Intimacy
Bernhard welcomes Bobby Aborn, a marriage mentor from Steubenville Ohio, for a conversation about the foundation of every healthy and holy marriage - emotionally intimate communication.
Join Men of Hope, a Hope's Garden Community for Catholic men striving to live a life of holiness amid the trials and challenges of today's world.
Menofhope.mn.co (http://Menofhope.mn.co)
Hopesgarden.com (http://Hopesgarden.com)
24 Sept 2024
The Path to Sanctification
"The path to sanctification and union with God is also to the path of healing." Bernhard Streisselberger
Join Bernhard and Bart as they continue their conversation about authentic masculinity, holiness, and the healing journey.
Join the Hope's Garden Men of Hope Community at menofhope.co.mn (http://menofhope.co.mn)
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23 Sept 2024
Welcome to Men of Hope
Bernhard Streisselberger welcomes viewers to the newest Hope's Garden podcast and online community, Men of Hope. Join Bernhard to learn about the spirituality of Christ the Bridegroom, made accessible to men through the teachings of St. John of the Cross.
Men of Hope is a Hope's Garden community for Catholic men striving to live Christ-centered lives and grow in holiness. Come help us build a civilization of love. menofhope.mn.com (http://menofhope.mn.com)
Learn more about Hope's Garden at hopesgarden.com (http://hopesgarden.com)
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