Talks Offered by Our Speakers
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Chastity Talk Matthew Fradd All young people have at least this is common: they desire joy! Joy is impossible without love, and romantic love is impossible without chastity. In this high-energy presentation, Matthew proposes that the virtue of chastity is for those who desire joy and that any sexual relationship devoid of this virtue will always disappoint. Backed up with compelling statistics and engaging personal stories, Matthew challenges audience members to open their minds and hearts and embrace the Church's teachings on human sexuality. |
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Be a Man! (male audience) Matthew Fradd
In the first part of this powerful talk, Matthew doesn't explicitly "teach" the men anything. Rather, he invites the men to listen to powerful, moving, and often-times hilarious stories. Then, he poses questions to show the men, or perhaps even to convince them, that who they desire to be, and who God commands them to be, is in fact the same man. In the second part of his talk, Matthew lays out five rules that every man must break if he wants to fulfill his deepest desires and follow God's commands.
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10 Myths Exposed (Exposing the myths we believe about pornography) Matthew Fradd "It's just harmless entertainment," "She's willing to do it," "It's not like I'm supporting the industry." These and many other myths prevent many of us from seeing pornography for what it truly is: a diabolical counterfeit for love. In this entertaining presentation, Matt exposes what he believes are 10 of the most common myths about porn. Then, Matt untwists the lies, shines light on the darkness, and offers hope to those who are ready reject the counterfeit and embrace the truth. He backs up his arguments with startling statistics, real life stories, and the rock solid wisdom of the Church's teachings on human sexuality.
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My Mother Is A Virgin Matthew Fradd “Why do Catholics pay such special attention to Mary?”, “On what basis to Catholics claim that Mary was immaculately conceived or assumed into heaven?”, “How do I begin to develop a devotion to Mary?” These and many other sincere questions are asked by Catholics and non-Catholics alike. In this presentation Matt explains from the pages of Scripture and the writings of the Church Fathers the importance of Marian devotion in a compelling way which is as informative as it is humorous. Listen to “My Mother is a Virgin”: |
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Taking Down Goliath (Overcoming Pornography) (male audience) Matthew Fradd
Matt recounts how he became addicted to pornography and how, by the grace of God, broke free from that addiction. He offers 5 practical strategies which he says men must implement if they desire to live lives of heroic purity in a pornographic age. Archbishop Terrence Prendergast said after hearing this talk that "[Matt] proclaims Jesus' message of hope and healing, and he offers concrete, practical advice on ways to break free from pornography's strongholds. I believe Matthew is reclaiming the truth, goodness, and beauty of human sexuality, and I support his work in the Church."
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Retreat Leader Matthew Fradd
Are you looking for a dynamic, engaging, and articulate young Catholic to lead your next retreat? Matt Fradd has significant experience as a lay retreat leader. In the past several years, Matt has led over 300 daytime, evening, and weekend retreats for teens and young adults across Canada, Ireland, Australia, and the United States. He is a gifted speaker and a talented musician, and he brings these skills to each retreat he leads. Perhaps more important, however, Matt's infectious passion for the Catholic faith shines through as he leads all kinds of retreatants -- from suspicious skeptics to seasoned Mass-goers -- into a deeper relationship with Christ and a more fullsome appreciation of the Church He founded.
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