A disgusting can of “Philly cheesesteak” Pringles turns into a full-blown spiritual wake-up call—because anything can become “an occasion for an encounter.” From a “mystic cheese nun” and the “erotics of disgust” to Rocky, sloth, and the lost art of silence, this conversation will mess (in the best way) with how you see your body, your senses, and the ordinary world around you.
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What if the very humiliations you want to hide are the doorway to real spiritual power? From fatherhood, vulnerability, and the “rough start” of trials to the moment “the veil gets thin,” this episode explores how God uses weakness to excavate the soul for true elevation—and why greatness is impossible without surrender.
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In a world sprinting toward artificial everything—artificial beauty, artificial creativity, artificial connection—three men sit down and ask the most important human question: What are you working on?What follows is a powerful, hilarious, and deeply moving conversation on beauty, embodiment, music, AI, the soul, the Eucharist, wonder, creative dryness, family life, and what it truly means to become fully alive.JPII Legacy Foundation WebsiteDonate to the JPII Legacy Foundation
What if the world around us isn’t ordinary—but alive with meaning?
On Word Made Fresh, Dr. Christopher West, Bill Donaghy, and Mike Mangione dive into art, music, stories, and real-life moments to explore the hidden depth behind the things we love and live.
No script. No filters. Just a conversation that keeps surprising even them.
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From Van Morrison’s fearless freedom in the studio to a Stephen King story that made grown men weep—this episode dives deep into what happens when we stop performing and start receiving.Life of Chuck clip: https://youtu.be/ofHXmOD-4kA?si=HhLol2ntpm66ILwr
What if the world around us isn’t ordinary—but alive with meaning?
On Word Made Fresh, Dr. Christopher West, Bill Donaghy, and Mike Mangione dive into art, music, stories, and real-life moments to explore the hidden depth behind the things we love and live.
No script. No filters. Just a conversation that keeps surprising even them.
🎙️ Word Made Fresh Links:
Christopher West:
🎤 Ask Christopher West Podcast
Mike Mangione:
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Bill Donaghy:
Theology of the Body Institute Resources:
🔥 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on the TOB
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In this episode of WMF, Dr. Christopher West, Mike Mangione & Bill Donaghy delve into the profound experiences of human suffering, connection, and the impact of instant gratification in the digital age. They explores themes from films like "A Real Pain" and "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" emphasizing the importance of facing discomfort, embracing "lacuna" or unfilled spaces, and understanding the "real pain" within ourselves and others for true growth.
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In our first episode of Word Made Fresh, Christopher, Mike & Bill take a deep dive into:
🔹 One of the most intimate songs you'll ever hear (Duet by Penny & Sparrow)
🔹 The Matrix & the Abyss
🔹 Powerful personal stories
🔹 Mike's own music
🔹 Mother Teresa's feet
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What if the world around us isn’t ordinary—but alive with meaning?
On Word Made Fresh, Dr. Christopher West, Bill Donaghy, and Mike Mangione dive into art, music, stories, and real-life moments to explore the hidden depth behind the things we love and live.
No script. No filters. Just a conversation that keeps surprising even them.
🎙️ Word Made Fresh Links:
Christopher West:
🎤 Ask Christopher West Podcast
Mike Mangione:
▶️ YouTube
Bill Donaghy:
Theology of the Body Institute Resources:
🔥 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on the TOB
💬 Text TOB to (404) 647-7682
⚡️ Support us & get access to leading TOB formation
🛍️ Store