This 7-Step Morning Protocol Will Change Everything
From The Catholic Gentleman by John Heinen, Devin Schadt
April 23, 2026 · 1h 4m
About this episode
The episode discusses a seven-step morning protocol designed to help men take control of their mornings through spiritual and practical practices.
Every man knows the difference between a morning that owns him and a morning he owns. In this episode, Devin Schadt and I walk through a practical seven-point framework for building a morning routine that actually holds. From the heroic minute and the science behind a fixed wake time, to what you put in your body before prayer, to why your evening examen the night before may be the most overlooked factor in how your next day unfolds. We get honest about what didn't work, like falling asleep face-down at 4:45 a.m., white-knuckling 18 months without caffeine, and trying to out-pray their wives out of competition rather than conviction. This isn't a productivity hack. It's a rule of life built on obedience, worship, and the promise that God doesn't bless leftovers. He blesses first fruits. 🟢 Join Catholic Gentleman+ for over 31 sessions of exclusive formation, daily saint quotes, and a brotherhood of men pursuing holiness: https://catholicgentlemanplus.com 👉 Devin Schadt's new book The Rule: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-rule/ COUPON CODE for 20% Off: Gentleman20 Video Producer – Pietro Damasceno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: John Heinen
Guest: Devin Schadt
Topics covered
- morning routine
- spirituality
- personal development
- obedience
- worship
Keywords
- morning protocol
- routine
- spirituality
- obedience
- worship
- personal development
- caffeine
- prayer
Sponsors
Catholic Gentleman+
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Catholic Gentleman+, Sofia Institute, Megaphone
Products: The Rule
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