Practicing Catholic

How to Grow in Virtue, One Choice at a Time

July 20, 2026·42 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What is virtue, and how do we actually become more virtuous? Taylor Kemp sits down with Dr. Joe Scherrer—retired Air Force colonel, leadership coach, and secular Discalced Carmelite—to explore how the habits we practice shape the people we become.   Together, they discuss the cardinal and theological virtues, the relationship between prudence and leadership, the need for temperance in everyday life, and why humility is essential for holiness. Dr. Joe Scherrer also offers a practical approach to growth: identify one virtue, practice it through small concrete actions, and cooperate with God’s grace over time.   Have a question or topic idea for future episodes? Submit them here: http://practicingcatholicpodcast.com   Learn more about Dr. Joe Sherrer and the Leadership Forge: https://theleadershipforge.com   Watch The Rescue Project on Formed: https://app.formed.org/app/collections/1492637 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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