In this episode, Matt sits down with therapist Dr. Gerry Crete to unpack what therapy actually is, how it differs from spiritual direction, why so many people today are seeing therapists regularly, and if therapy is actually healthy or potentially toxic.

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00:00 Is the Michael Knowles Show Catholic
06:03 Cigars
11:01 The art of cigars
18:20 Making a documentary on Pope Pius
25:12 Daily Wire on Catholics
30:42 The power of the rosary
33:30 What is conservatism
36:12 Tradition and the Mass
49:00 The future of the Catholic Church
1:00:59 Gen Z converts
1:06:11 The hookup culture
1:11:12 The problem with UFC
1:17:14 The Daily Wire hate
1:20:48 Israel
1:25:03 The future of AI
1:28:12 Knowles schedule
1:31:22 Why men need friends
1:36:23 Importance of the new documentary
1:38:23 Wrap up