How to Be Excellent (NOT a Perfectionist...

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged" (Matthew 7:1). What did Jesus really mean by that? Does this mean Christians should never call out sin or hold others accountable? Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down this often-misunderstood teaching of Jesus. He explains that while we’re calle ... Show More

For some, this may be the saddest part about Heaven, but it shouldn't be! Fr. Mike dives into the deeper meaning behind this teaching and explains why it's actually good news. He reminds us that Heaven isn’t a loss of love, but the fulfillment of it. In Heaven, you won’t love you ... Show More

Feeling intimidated by the Bible? You’re not alone — but that shouldn’t keep you from opening it. Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why that feeling is normal and even good. He shares how to approach Scripture with humility and curiosity, and offers tools like The Bible in a Year podcast ... Show More

Must one always strive for excellence? Is perfectionism a good thing? And can Mike have two bad days in a row?  

Perfectionism is everyone’s favorite flaw. It’s easy to assume that our push to be perfect is what leads to academic, athletic, and professional success. But psychologist Thomas Curran says perfectionism has a dark side, and that there are much healthier ways to strive for excell ... Show More

Get this episode ad-free when you join TLBC+ today: https://tlbc.co/join In this episode, I share the truth about perfectionism. Get excited, because this is Tiny Leaps, Big Changes. Welcome to another episode of Tiny Leaps, Big Changes where I share research-backed strategies yo ... Show More

Why is everyone scared of doing good near-perfect work? Studies show perfectionism can lead to depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. But what if the way you've always thought about perfectionism was wrong? Perfectionism is not the devil, rather it's the way by which we go abo ... Show More

Ever pondered why perfection seems overrated? In this episode, "Perfectly Overrated: You're Doing Better Than You Think," I turn this idea on its head. Just like the unique charm in a lopsided mug or a hat-shaped bowl, life's almost whimsical imperfections make us who we are. Lis ... Show More

In today’s episode, we tackle perfectionism with Thomas Curran. Thomas is an associate professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics, and the author of The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough. We tackle the c ... Show More

A common driver for addiction is perfectionism. When we feel like we don’t have control over our own life and can’t achieve perfection, we seek for something that we can control (in a sex addict’s life, this is lust). When perfectionism drives us, we can develop a defeatist menta ... Show More

Have you ever dreamed of doing something, but thought, I can’t do that – what will people say? Or felt pressured to be perfect, but it’s so hard to measure up to the expectations of others? The pressure to be perfect and perform is absolutely paralyzing. This episode will equip a ... Show More

To all the Perfectionists out there!Repeat after me:“Perfectionism does not exist” Sister, if you have been fighting with always trying to get it right and perfect, then this episode is for you.   Perfectionism will rob you of confidence every time.And the “perfectionist” in you ... Show More

Friends, what makes great leaders great? Why do certain men and women seem to lead with such effectiveness? On today’s episode of “The Word on Fire Show,” Brandon Vogt and I discuss several great leaders including Jesus, Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King, Jr. ... Show More