Podcast: Men of Hope

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.

 May 24, 2026  | } 27:29

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke for the final episode of their series with Bernhard Streisselberger on emotional & spiritual maturity. Don’t miss out as they speak about self-gift, healing from trauma, and how to become integrated in Christ!

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 May 17, 2026  | } 27:29

Dan and Stephanie Burke continue their series on emotional maturity and the progress of the soul with Bernhard Streisselberger. Don’t miss out as they dive into self-acceptance, how to receive oneself as a gift, the connection between self-acceptance and knowing the goodness of God, and more!

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 May 10, 2026  | } 27:29

Dan and Stephanie Burke continue their discussion with Bernard Streisselberger about the pathway to emotional and spiritual maturity. Don’t miss out as they speak about growing in self-knowledge and finding wholeness in God!

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 May 03, 2026  | } 27:29

Dan and Stephanie Burke speak with Bernhard Streisselberger about psychology through the lens of St. Thomas Aquinas. Don’t miss out on the first episode of this series as they dive into a Thomistic understanding of psychology, what emotional maturity is, how God can heal our minds, and more!

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 Jul 09, 2025  | } 1:05:56

Bob Schuchts and Jake Khym did a series on integrating faith with therapy. They interviewed Bernhard on his journey of becoming a counselor & coach and how to lead clients to emotional and spiritual maturity.

Dr. Bob Schuchts & Jake Khym, MA are Catholic therapists with over 50 years combined experience teaching and accompanying people into fuller life and freedom. They hope the Restore The Glory Podcast will be an accessible way for people to hear the good news of freedom that is available in and through Jesus Christ.

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S01 E16  |  Aug 05, 2025  | } 43:29

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.

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.

Learn more about Hope’s Garden at hopesgarden.com

S01 E15  |  Jul 31, 2025  | } 41:25

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 books
Jenny’s free article on St. Catherine

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.

Learn more about Hope’s Garden at hopesgarden.com

S01 E14  |  Jul 18, 2025  | } 44:11

Bernhard is joined by Father Allen Hoffa as they discuss the worldwide pornography epidemic. 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.

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.

Learn more about Hope’s Garden at hopesgarden.com

S01 E13  |  Jul 09, 2025  | } 51:25

In this episode, Bernhard is joined by Trauma-Informed Coach and Catholic author Jenny duBay. Together they discuss aspects of covert narcissism, how to see red flags of an abusive partner early in a relationship, and recognizing your own dignity and worth.

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.

Learn more about Hope’s Garden at hopesgarden.com

S01 E12  |  June 24, 2025  | } 38:51

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.

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.

Learn more about Hope’s Garden at hopesgarden.com

S01 E11  |  June 06, 2025  | } 41:04

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 the importance of men’s inner healing work for themselves, their partners, families, and the Body of Christ, the Church.

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.

Learn more about Hope’s Garden at hopesgarden.com

S01 E10  |  May 25, 2025  | } 45:15

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. 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.

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.

Learn more about Hope’s Garden at hopesgarden.com

S01 E09  |  May 22, 2024  | } 49:17

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.

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.

Learn more about Hope’s Garden at hopesgarden.com

S01 E08  |  May 08, 2025  | } 58:21

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.

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.

Learn more about Hope’s Garden at hopesgarden.com

S01 E07  |  Feb 03, 2025  | } 37:59

Part two of Laura’s conversation with Bernhard, host of the Men of Hope podcast. They 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 connection of suffering and joy as we learn to make a gift of ourselves to others.

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.

Learn more about Hope’s Garden at hopesgarden.com

S01 E06  |  Jan 07, 2025  | } 34:03

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 the “spousal meaning of the body.”

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.

Learn more about Hope’s Garden at hopesgarden.com

S01 E05  |  Dec 19, 2024  | } 53:26

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.

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.

Learn more about Hope’s Garden at hopesgarden.com

S01 E04  |  Nov 28, 2024  | } 41:22

Bernhard interviews Marcel Lanahan, a Catholic psychotherapist, and creator of insightanchors.com. In this episode they discuss the emotional healing and the remedy to reintegration of the whole human person.

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.

Learn more about Hope’s Garden at hopesgarden.com

S01 E03  | Oct 3, 2024  | }58:49

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.

Learn more about Hope’s Garden at hopesgarden.com

S01 E02  |  Sep 23, 2024  | }57:59

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.

Learn more about Hope’s Garden at hopesgarden.com

S01 E01  |  Sep 23, 2024  | } 40:35

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.

Learn more about Hope’s Garden at hopesgarden.com