Restoring the Family and the Mission of Men (Guest: Pete Burak)

About this episode

Pete Burak discusses the importance of family and shares lessons from his marriage to guide young people considering marriage.

As marriage rates plummet and "woke" ideologies fail to deliver on their promises, Pete Burak argues that the solution lies in the fundamental cell of society: the family. In this episode, Pete shares practical, hard-won lessons from 15 years of marriage, offering a roadmap for young people who are hesitant to say "I do."

People in this episode

Host: Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

Guest: Pete Burak

Topics covered

• family
• marriage
• woke ideologies
• society
• young people
• practical lessons

Keywords

• family
• marriage
• woke ideologies
• society
• young people
• roadmap
• practical lessons

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

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