<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/maximus/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Maximus]]></title><lastBuildDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:27:47 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2023 Archdiocese of Sydney]]></copyright><managingEditor>Archdiocese of Sydney</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Men, we all desire greatness in our lives. We all want to leave a legacy we can be proud of behind us, and there is no greater greatness than magnanimity – greatness of soul.
The Maximus podcast features inspiring new guests each week that are guaranteed to challenge and encourage you on your journey to greatness in all facets of your life: spiritual, mental, and physical.
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, and if you live around Sydney subscribe to our fortnightly e-news at sydneycatholic.org/maximus]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/2c225654-9352-4d90-9cd7-b2e116cd3cf7/qs1prxfdfg747infngdbh2z2.jpg</url><title>Maximus</title><link><![CDATA[https://maximus.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2c225654-9352-4d90-9cd7-b2e116cd3cf7/qs1prxfdfg747infngdbh2z2.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Archdiocese of Sydney</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Archdiocese of Sydney</itunes:author><description>Men, we all desire greatness in our lives. We all want to leave a legacy we can be proud of behind us, and there is no greater greatness than magnanimity – greatness of soul.
The Maximus podcast features inspiring new guests each week that are guaranteed to challenge and encourage you on your journey to greatness in all facets of your life: spiritual, mental, and physical.
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, and if you live around Sydney subscribe to our fortnightly e-news at sydneycatholic.org/maximus</description><link>https://maximus.captivate.fm</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A podcast on masculine virtue and spirituality for men who are Catholic or interested in the Catholic Faith. Brought to you by the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney’s Life, Marriage & Family Team.]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>serial</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/></itunes:category><item><title>A Church for young men</title><itunes:title>A Church for young men</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In 20 years the Catholic Church in Australia has lost 100,000 men. Statistics are similar in other Western nations. The most absent demographic is men aged 18-40s. In this episode, Eric addresses how to get these young men back into the Church! </p><p>Follow Eric at his website: https://ericsammons.com/ </p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/EricRSammons" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Or on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.crisismagazine.com/2020/no-church-for-young-men" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The original article from Crisis Magazine that prompted this conversation in the first place</a> </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In 20 years the Catholic Church in Australia has lost 100,000 men. Statistics are similar in other Western nations. The most absent demographic is men aged 18-40s. In this episode, Eric addresses how to get these young men back into the Church! </p><p>Follow Eric at his website: https://ericsammons.com/ </p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/EricRSammons" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Or on Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.crisismagazine.com/2020/no-church-for-young-men" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The original article from Crisis Magazine that prompted this conversation in the first place</a> </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://maximus.captivate.fm/episode/a-church-for-young-men]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3a11315e-4a4c-444c-9280-767a525f5b8e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2c225654-9352-4d90-9cd7-b2e116cd3cf7/qs1prxfdfg747infngdbh2z2.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Archdiocese of Sydney]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +1100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/311a2165-ca22-4582-87a7-cba8732ce657/maximus-with-eric-sammons.mp3" length="20494405" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>42:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Archdiocese of Sydney</itunes:author></item><item><title>How to Build a Just Society</title><itunes:title>How to Build a Just Society</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we chat with Luke McCormack of the National Civic Council to find out what is needed to build a just and equitable society for families and for each individual person!</p><p><a href="https://ncc.org.au/what-we-stand-for/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow Luke's work at the National Civic Council here.</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us as we chat with Luke McCormack of the National Civic Council to find out what is needed to build a just and equitable society for families and for each individual person!</p><p><a href="https://ncc.org.au/what-we-stand-for/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow Luke's work at the National Civic Council here.</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://maximus.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-build-a-just-society]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">697cb8a0-e2a8-49f6-94f9-ce6f4265180e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2c225654-9352-4d90-9cd7-b2e116cd3cf7/qs1prxfdfg747infngdbh2z2.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Archdiocese of Sydney]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:09:00 +1100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/940e5cff-1a76-423a-b237-f556772ff7ea/how-to-build-a-just-society.mp3" length="39031649" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>54:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Archdiocese of Sydney</itunes:author></item><item><title>Politics needs Catholic Men</title><itunes:title>Politics needs Catholic Men</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Politics needs good Catholic men! Are you one of them?</p><p>Find out about how to make your impact, one step at a time, from Riverstone State MP, the Honourable Kevin Conolly!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Politics needs good Catholic men! Are you one of them?</p><p>Find out about how to make your impact, one step at a time, from Riverstone State MP, the Honourable Kevin Conolly!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://maximus.captivate.fm/episode/politics-needs-catholic-men]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2d42f800-c395-4076-9674-a2c3b29a354e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2c225654-9352-4d90-9cd7-b2e116cd3cf7/qs1prxfdfg747infngdbh2z2.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Archdiocese of Sydney]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:08:00 +1100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/305a039e-149b-4e16-986e-d40d1f5ce284/friday-21-august-4.mp3" length="26995889" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>37:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Archdiocese of Sydney</itunes:author></item><item><title>Catholic Media: What difference does it make?</title><itunes:title>Catholic Media: What difference does it make?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This is going to be a blast of an interview! Tune in as we interview Peter Rosengren, the editor of the nationally esteemed Catholic Weekly!</p><p>Peter will argue the case for the voice of Catholic Media in mainstream society. Chris will ask the question whether Catholic Media is still valid in a world overflowing with data and information.</p><p><a href="https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow The Catholic Weekly online!</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is going to be a blast of an interview! Tune in as we interview Peter Rosengren, the editor of the nationally esteemed Catholic Weekly!</p><p>Peter will argue the case for the voice of Catholic Media in mainstream society. Chris will ask the question whether Catholic Media is still valid in a world overflowing with data and information.</p><p><a href="https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow The Catholic Weekly online!</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://maximus.captivate.fm/episode/catholic-media-what-difference-does-it-make]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">31160e00-dc6f-4a39-9912-37026a074fc9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2c225654-9352-4d90-9cd7-b2e116cd3cf7/qs1prxfdfg747infngdbh2z2.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Archdiocese of Sydney]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:07:00 +1100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8316f4a1-7801-40d3-82dd-796722f06692/tune-in-at-4.mp3" length="44876754" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Archdiocese of Sydney</itunes:author></item><item><title>How much sport is too much?</title><itunes:title>How much sport is too much?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week we talk to former Hawthorne star and leadership entrepreneur about the importance of sport and fitness in the life of men, and how to balance that with our faith and family life.</p><p>Follow Steve at <a href="https://altumgroup.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Altum Group</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week we talk to former Hawthorne star and leadership entrepreneur about the importance of sport and fitness in the life of men, and how to balance that with our faith and family life.</p><p>Follow Steve at <a href="https://altumgroup.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Altum Group</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://maximus.captivate.fm/episode/how-much-sport-is-too-much]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7045feb2-3b9b-47a7-9e8b-4ead0f1169d4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2c225654-9352-4d90-9cd7-b2e116cd3cf7/qs1prxfdfg747infngdbh2z2.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Archdiocese of Sydney]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:06:00 +1100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fe133a12-8fa4-4e0a-9ee5-bfef300f8451/4.mp3" length="51279477" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:11:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Archdiocese of Sydney</itunes:author></item><item><title>Growing Good Men</title><itunes:title>Growing Good Men</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Robert Falzon co-founder of the mighty MenAlive ministry which is doing wonders in the live's of thousands of men, fathers, and husbands all over Australia and New Zealand. </p><p>Robert will share with us what he believes is needed most in growing the 'Good Men' who are so very vital to the health of marriage and family life today!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Robert Falzon co-founder of the mighty MenAlive ministry which is doing wonders in the live's of thousands of men, fathers, and husbands all over Australia and New Zealand. </p><p>Robert will share with us what he believes is needed most in growing the 'Good Men' who are so very vital to the health of marriage and family life today!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://maximus.captivate.fm/episode/growing-good-men]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">110a6c11-b074-4db8-be16-cb2d7e9e1b45</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2c225654-9352-4d90-9cd7-b2e116cd3cf7/qs1prxfdfg747infngdbh2z2.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Archdiocese of Sydney]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:05:00 +1100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a067a990-4e7c-4a22-8479-48b179d192ed/robert-falzon-on-maximus-friday-03-july-at-4.mp3" length="46071225" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:03:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Archdiocese of Sydney</itunes:author></item><item><title>The inner Life of Man</title><itunes:title>The inner Life of Man</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Bishop Richard Umbers Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney joins us aswe discuss 'The Inner Man'! What does it mean to look into our hearts and what do we even do when we get there? </p><p>Bishop Richard will share with us his deep insights into the richness and beauty of prayer and interiority and the practical steps to commence this greatest of journeys! </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bishop Richard Umbers Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney joins us aswe discuss 'The Inner Man'! What does it mean to look into our hearts and what do we even do when we get there? </p><p>Bishop Richard will share with us his deep insights into the richness and beauty of prayer and interiority and the practical steps to commence this greatest of journeys! </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://maximus.captivate.fm/episode/the-inner-life-of-man]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">91a3287d-d5f6-496e-8c9c-923cbfb8a283</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2c225654-9352-4d90-9cd7-b2e116cd3cf7/qs1prxfdfg747infngdbh2z2.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Archdiocese of Sydney]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:04:00 +1100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/bdada410-4151-4182-a710-bf6ed160afe9/bishop-richard-umbers-livestreamed-4.mp3" length="37674343" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>52:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Archdiocese of Sydney</itunes:author></item><item><title>Testimony of a Man Renewed</title><itunes:title>Testimony of a Man Renewed</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we speak with one of the foremost leaders of men's ministry in the Sydney area, Jim Jankiewicz! Jim will be sharing his amazing life story of encountering the truth and redemption of Jesus Christ. Jim will discuss how this encounter has led him on a crusade to assist other men in knowing the freedom of a life lived to the full and in accord with God's awesome and unique plan for each man's life!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we speak with one of the foremost leaders of men's ministry in the Sydney area, Jim Jankiewicz! Jim will be sharing his amazing life story of encountering the truth and redemption of Jesus Christ. 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The tips that Karen shares have the potential to change your life and especially in the way that you relate to the women in your life. 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