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Here we are, deep into Holy Week, with Tuesday’s Gospel started out with the betrayal of Jesus by Judas. One of the Twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, Went to the chief priests and said, “What are you willing to give me If I hand him over to you?” They paid him thirty pieces of silver, And from that time...

Thomas Carroll CFA

(President, Catholic Investment Strategies)

Thomas "Tom" Carroll, CFA, is the president of Catholic Investment Strategies, a position in which he has passionately enjoyed serving since 2012. Prior to this position,...

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What We Learned From 50 Remarkable People The Past 12 Months: Insights You Can Use Now

April 10, 2025

There is no one-size-fits-all roadmap for a successful life or career. No silver bullets. No guaranteed formulas. What The Mentors Radio show offers instead is something far more valuable—real conversations with people who have lived, stumbled, endured and risen to find meaning, purpose and success in their own way. Now well into its ninth year on air and ranked in...

Thomas M. Loarie

(CEO, Bryologyx)

View Articles Thomas M. Loarie is a popular host of The Mentors Radio Show, the founder and CEO of BryoLogyx Inc. (BryoLogyx.com), and a seasoned corporate...

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Book Review: The Church Needs Wounded Healers

March 15, 2025

A Review of "The Trouble with You Is the Trouble with Me, by Rev. Paul C. White The Catholic Church has long been a place of healing and redemption, yet in recent decades, it has also suffered great wounds—some inflicted by its own clergy. While the grievous actions of a small number of priests have rightfully drawn condemnation, they do...

Thomas M. Loarie

(CEO, Bryologyx)

View Articles Thomas M. Loarie is a popular host of The Mentors Radio Show, the founder and CEO of BryoLogyx Inc. (BryoLogyx.com), and a seasoned corporate...

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The Ten (10) Lessons I Learned From The Legendary, Pioneering Venture Capitalist Tom Perkins

February 28, 2025

Tom Perkins, the co-founder of the legendary venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins, was a towering figure in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship. I had the distinct privilege of learning directly from him. Perkins' influence on my journey Tom's influence on my professional journey is profound and enduring. The lessons I gleaned from our interactions and observations of his...

Thomas M. Loarie

(CEO, Bryologyx)

View Articles Thomas M. Loarie is a popular host of The Mentors Radio Show, the founder and CEO of BryoLogyx Inc. (BryoLogyx.com), and a seasoned corporate...

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Man And Woman As He Made Them

February 28, 2025

As my wife Pat and I reflect on the 15 years the St. John Paul II Life Center and Vitae Clinic which we co-founded in 2010 with Chris and Sheri Danze, we think about our goal to help women who have given birth to a beautiful girl or boy each being made in the image of God. We have been...

Tim Von Dohlen

View Articles If you’ve met Tim, you know that his life was shaped by good values that were imparted to him by his parents and he...

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Book Review: The Laws Of Connection; Why You Struggle To Belong — And How To Fix It

February 13, 2025

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling like you misfired - like you just didn’t quite connect? Or maybe you’re someone who looks around at others effortlessly forming deep relationships while you feel stuck on the outside? If so, you’re not alone. According to research, 50 to 60% of Americans feel socially disconnected at regular intervals in their...

Thomas M. Loarie

(CEO, Bryologyx)

View Articles Thomas M. Loarie is a popular host of The Mentors Radio Show, the founder and CEO of BryoLogyx Inc. (BryoLogyx.com), and a seasoned corporate...

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Book Review: From Despair To Grace: Kevin Wells’ “the Hermit” Is A Raw And Hopeful Spiritual Rollercoaster Of Love And Redemption

February 1, 2025

Book review of The Hermit: The Priest who Saved a Soul, a Marriage and a Family, by Kevin Wells Kevin Wells’ The Hermit: The Priest Who Saved a Soul, a Marriage, and a Family is more than a memoir; it’s a profound exploration of sacrificial love, divine grace and the mysterious ways God works through the brokenness of our lives....

Thomas M. Loarie

(CEO, Bryologyx)

View Articles Thomas M. Loarie is a popular host of The Mentors Radio Show, the founder and CEO of BryoLogyx Inc. (BryoLogyx.com), and a seasoned corporate...

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How Jeff Karp Transformed Adhd Into Innovation: Lessons From Lit

January 5, 2025

Book Review for Jeff Karp’s LIT: Life Ignition Tools: Use Nature's Playbook to Energize Your Brain, Spark Ideas and Ignite Action In LIT: Life Ignition Tools, Dr. Jeff Karp takes readers on a deeply personal and profoundly insightful journey, blending his experiences as a child struggling with ADHD with his professional achievements as a world-renowned biomedical innovator. This book is...

Thomas M. Loarie

(CEO, Bryologyx)

View Articles Thomas M. Loarie is a popular host of The Mentors Radio Show, the founder and CEO of BryoLogyx Inc. (BryoLogyx.com), and a seasoned corporate...

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Amazing Advent And Christmas – Much Anticipation For 2025

January 5, 2025

My readings from religious sources made Advent and Christmas particularly special. They raised wonderful questions and offered great guidance messaging about the life of Jesus and for each person’s life. Reflections on the Infancy Narratives According to Matthew: Where in Egypt are they supposed to go? How long will they be there? The angel doesn’t reveal the whole plan to...

Tim Von Dohlen

View Articles If you’ve met Tim, you know that his life was shaped by good values that were imparted to him by his parents and he...

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Book: The Cross As A Universal Symbol: A Fascinating Blend Of History And Inspiration

December 11, 2024

Helen Hoffner’s The Cross: A Universal Symbol is a remarkable exploration of one of humanity’s most enduring and profound symbols. From its ancient origins to its modern representations, this beautifully researched and richly detailed book provides a comprehensive overview of the cross, making it a treasure for anyone interested in history, faith, and culture. It is an excellent gift for...

Thomas M. Loarie

(CEO, Bryologyx)

View Articles Thomas M. Loarie is a popular host of The Mentors Radio Show, the founder and CEO of BryoLogyx Inc. (BryoLogyx.com), and a seasoned corporate...

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Book Review: The Extraordinary Power Of Humility: Marilyn Gist Reveals What Most Leaders Get Wrong

November 23, 2024

Book Review: The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility: Thriving Organizations – Great Results by Marilyn Gist, Ph.D. In a world where leadership is often equated with authority, power, and control, Marilyn Gist, Ph.D., takes us in a refreshingly different direction in her insightful book, The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility: Thriving Organizations – Great Results. Gist, a professor emerita at...

Thomas M. Loarie

(CEO, Bryologyx)

View Articles Thomas M. Loarie is a popular host of The Mentors Radio Show, the founder and CEO of BryoLogyx Inc. (BryoLogyx.com), and a seasoned corporate...

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The Catholic Investor:

Symbolism And Sincerity

November 18, 2024

The past days have seen the media launch an attack on an individual, Peter Hegseth, who President Trump has nominated for the cabinet level position of Defense Secretary. The condemnations arise from two tattoos he bears. I don’t know Mr. Hegseth, but I do know a reasonable amount about the tattoo designs. Both of the tattoos harken back to the...

Thomas Carroll CFA

(President, Catholic Investment Strategies)

Thomas "Tom" Carroll, CFA, is the president of Catholic Investment Strategies, a position in which he has passionately enjoyed serving since 2012. Prior to this position,...

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Book Review: Are You Trapped? Curiosity Is The Path To Freedom

November 17, 2024

Hollywood producer Brian Grazer (A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13, 24, and many more) shares his secret to a “big” life and happiness in A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life. More than intelligence, persistence or connections, curiosity has been the key to living the life he wanted. He now wants to show us how we can use it...

Thomas M. Loarie

(CEO, Bryologyx)

View Articles Thomas M. Loarie is a popular host of The Mentors Radio Show, the founder and CEO of BryoLogyx Inc. (BryoLogyx.com), and a seasoned corporate...

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Gratitude For The Outcome Of Presidential Election

November 14, 2024

Trump's Diligent Efforts And What Lies Ahead The long-awaited outcome of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election has finally happened. Thank God for the election of Donald J. Trump as President of the United States of America! A person, namely Donald J Trump, who has risked his life and survived at least two assassination attempts should have earned the respect of...

Tim Von Dohlen

View Articles If you’ve met Tim, you know that his life was shaped by good values that were imparted to him by his parents and he...

The Catholic Investor:

Politics And Projections

October 23, 2024

As we rapidly approach the finish line of this year’s presidential election, emotions run high and pundits weigh in on how its outcome may affect the stock market. Interestingly, history is unclear as to whether the stock market (as measured by the S&P 500 Index) cares which party ultimately holds the presidency. Republican or Democrat, the stock market seems to...

Thomas Carroll CFA

(President, Catholic Investment Strategies)

Thomas "Tom" Carroll, CFA, is the president of Catholic Investment Strategies, a position in which he has passionately enjoyed serving since 2012. Prior to this position,...

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Book Review: Why Quitting Is The Ultimate Power Move: Annie Duke’s “quit” Challenges The Myth Of Perseverance

October 19, 2024

Book Review of "Quit" by Annie Duke. In Quit: The Power of Knowing when to walk away, Annie Duke, a former professional poker player and decision-making expert, flips the conventional narrative on its head by making a powerful case for the strategic value of quitting. Far from the negative stigma often associated with quitting, Duke presents it as a valuable...

Thomas M. Loarie

(CEO, Bryologyx)

View Articles Thomas M. Loarie is a popular host of The Mentors Radio Show, the founder and CEO of BryoLogyx Inc. (BryoLogyx.com), and a seasoned corporate...

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Corporate Media’s Decline And The Rise Of Real Dialogue: Why Alternative Voices Are Bringing Back Honest Conversations

October 12, 2024

Expanded Book Review: How the News Makes Us Dumb: The Death of Wisdom in an Information Society, by C. John Sommerville C. John Sommerville’s How the News Makes Us Dumb remains as relevant today as when it was first published in 1999. In an era where information is abundant but wisdom scarce, Sommerville’s insights into the fundamental flaws of daily...

Thomas M. Loarie

(CEO, Bryologyx)

View Articles Thomas M. Loarie is a popular host of The Mentors Radio Show, the founder and CEO of BryoLogyx Inc. (BryoLogyx.com), and a seasoned corporate...

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Book Review: Bloomberg’s Micklethwait And Wooldridge Foretold Today’s Revolt Against Non-responsive, Corrupt Western Democracies Back In 2014

September 13, 2024

In 2014, when I first reviewed The Fourth Revolution: The Global Race to Reinvent the State by John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge, I was struck by how boldly they tackled the impending crisis in governance. They identified the key political challenge of the coming decade: fixing the bloated and dysfunctional state. Their analysis was as sharp as it was prophetic,...

Thomas M. Loarie

(CEO, Bryologyx)

View Articles Thomas M. Loarie is a popular host of The Mentors Radio Show, the founder and CEO of BryoLogyx Inc. (BryoLogyx.com), and a seasoned corporate...

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Seeking Answers For Critical Questions About Things That Divide America – Part Ii

September 7, 2024

Even though considering many of life’s important questions have been raging now for more than 52 years, there seem to be more questions today than answers regarding human life! To help understand how the John Paul II Life and Family Center (JPII Life Center) works with people of ALL beliefs to understand the beauty and dignity of human life, let’s...

Tim Von Dohlen

View Articles If you’ve met Tim, you know that his life was shaped by good values that were imparted to him by his parents and he...

From The Pastor:

As A Catholic, How You Chose To Vote Matters A Great Deal

September 6, 2024

In one survey of grammarians, two words deemed to be among the most beautiful sounding in the English language were Agape and Philadelphia. The problem is that these actually are Greek. There also are many aphorisms in the English language that have become so familiar that one may not realize that their sources are in antiquity. Take for instance “Who...

Fr. George Rutler

(Pastor of St. Michael's Church)

View Articles Father Rutler was ordained to the diaconate in Rome by His Eminence William Cardinal Baum in 1980 and received priestly ordination in St. Patrick's...

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