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Join Christine as she gives practical advice on ways you can share Jesus with others even if you aren't super confident about doing so. From creating a welcoming home to how we speak to what we share on social media, this episode will hopefully spark you to evangelize even if it doesn't seem to come naturally to you.
Mentioned in this episode is her husband Patrick Flynn's new book The Best Argument for God which is now available via Amazon and Sophia Institute Press.
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Responding to the oft-asked question "What if my husband isn't a good leader/husband/father?" Christine discusses biblical submission, the structure of the sacrament of marriage, authority vs. power, and practical ways in which we can grow in holiness through the vocation of marriage, as well as encourage the fulfillment of our husbands' sanctification and vocation.
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Husband Pat Flynn joins Christine on this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast to talk about his new book, The Best Argument for God, out now from Sophia Institute Press. Support the philosophical project and grab a copy of the book on Sophia's website or on Amazon.
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The quality of that last episode is...suspect. Get a glimpse of what audio quality you'll hear going forward while Christine throws her husband under the bus for potential sabotage ;-P Thanks for your patience, everyone!
Join Christine as she discusses four tactics she's used to help cultivate and maintain peace in both personal and global tribulations.
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Welcome back to The Catholic Mama podcast! Christine returns from a several months' hiatus to discuss what's new, address some housekeeping items, and share her answer to a listener-requested topic: "What did you learn in your time off social media"
Thank you for all your patience and support as The Catholic Mama took a break to spend time with family.
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Fidei.email co-founder and software engineer Michael DiStefano joins Christine to discuss internet safety, why technology is a tool, and how important it is for the parents to model good usage of it.
Show notes can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/life-skills/ep-232-keeping-families-safe-online-with-software-engineer-michael-distefano/
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Jenn Lormand of TightenYourTinkler.com joins Christine to discuss pelvic floor issues, why certain things aren't "normal," and research-based ways on how to improve pelvic floor health.
Show notes and freebies can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/healthy-living-resources/ep-231-the-importance-of-pelvic-floor-health-with-exercise-physiologist-jenn-lormand/
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Marie Hanson of Walking with the Hansons joins Christine to discuss natural fertility treatments and reproductive technologies in light of Catholic teachings. ----
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This one is for college (or soon-to-be) college students! Christine is joined by Olivia Shingledecker, college student at Benedictine College and host of Catholic Girl Talk, to chat about cultivating community in college, including the hows and whys.
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Christine and Husband Pat discuss questions that came in on Adam and Eve, Original Sin, and free will. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama.
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Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, joins Christine to discuss his new book Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly and why prudence is a virtue for our times.
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Christine and husband Pat answer a listener question on hangups to faith and how to bridge the gap between reason and faith, as well they give general updates around the home.
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Joel Trumbo, bookbinder and illuminator, joins Christine to discuss the Tamburn Illuminated Gospels, a project that brings an ancient style of art/handwriting into our modern age.
Show notes can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-225-a-return-to-ancient-awe-of-the-divine-through-illuminated-texts-with-joel-trumbo/
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In this fun episode, Christine and Pat discuss two odd places where some powerful redemption stories have taken place - in the worlds of professional wrestling and heavy metal music.
This episode is sponsored by Christmas Is Here Again*, an animated Christmas special that was produced outside of the Hollywood mainstream to keep Christ in Christmas. Available for purchase or rental on Amazon, Google Play, and iTunes.*
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Christine is joined by Husband Pat to answer a question from a viewer of Christine's The Journey Home show interview on EWTN: Who is Jesus and how do you move past hang ups?
This episode is sponsored by Christmas Is Here Again*, an animated Christmas special that was produced outside of the Hollywood mainstream to keep Christ in Christmas. Available for purchase or rental on Amazon, Google Play, and iTunes.*
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Christine is joined by Catholic, engineer, and finance aficionado Levi Keene to discuss making money work better for you with five "Finance 101" pointers.
This episode is sponsored by Christmas Is Here Again*, an animated Christmas special that was produced outside of the Hollywood mainstream to keep Christ in Christmas. Available for purchase or rental on Amazon, Google Play, and iTunes.*
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Christine shares an episode of her husband's podcast Philosophy for the People with Dr. Tomas Bogardus on the transgenderism issue, especially from the philosophical standpoint.
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://www.philosophyforthepeople.com/philosophy-blog/gender-theory-and-the-trans-inclusion-problem-w-dr-tomas-bogardus
This episode is sponsored by Christmas Is Here Again*, an animated Christmas special that was produced outside of the Hollywood mainstream to keep Christ in Christmas. Available for purchase or rental on Amazon, Google Play, and iTunes.*
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Catholic husband, father, screenwriter, and director Robert Zappia joins Christine to discuss what it's like being a Catholic in Hollywood, the juxtaposition of "heaven and hell" production companies in his career, and the canceling of Christianity in the entertainment industry.
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/seasons-holidays/ep-220-what-its-like-having-morals-in-hollywood-with-robert-zappia/
This episode is sponsored by Christmas Is Here Again*, an animated Christmas special that was produced outside of the Hollywood mainstream to keep Christ in Christmas. Available for purchase or rental on Amazon, Google Play, and iTunes.*
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Christine shares practical ideas for wives to both grow in holiness and better love their husbands on the day to day.
This episode of The Catholic Mama podcast is sponsored by CedarHouse.co, a unique online store where Catholic creators share products that help us express our faith in our daily lives.
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Christine shares an episode from her husband's podcast with an interview on homesteading with Catholic web designer and homesteader Sarah Busse.
Show notes can be found at: https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/a-brief-introduction-to-homesteading-w-sarah-busse/
This episode of The Catholic Mama podcast is sponsored by CedarHouse.co, a unique online store where Catholic creators share products that help us express our faith in our daily lives.
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Catholic writer and storyteller, Celeste Behe joins Christine to talk about how important generational stories are to laying lasting foundations for our families and she tells some of her own stories, too.
This episode of The Catholic Mama podcast is sponsored by CedarHouse.co, a unique online store where Catholic creators share products that help us express our faith in our daily lives.
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Lauren De Witt of The Contemplative Homemaker joins Christine to announce some exciting news! Registration for the 2022 Caritas Conference is now open! This unique conference has two opportunities to connect with like-minded Catholic women - an in-person event in Baton Rouge, LA and a virtual conference available worldwide. Tune in for details and register at CaritasConference.com!
Christine discusses ways that have worked for her family since their conversion to Catholicism to keep the focus of the Christmas season on Christ, particularly when it comes to gift giving and receiving.
This episode of The Catholic Mama podcast is sponsored by CedarHouse.co, a unique online store where Catholic creators share their unique products that help us express our faith in our daily lives.
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Christine is joined by her philosopher husband Pat to give a succinct answer to "Why suffering?"
Show notes can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-215-tackling-the-problems-of-suffering-and-evil/
This episode of The Catholic Mama podcast is sponsored by CedarHouse.co, a unique online store where Catholic creators share their unique products that help us express our faith in our daily lives.
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Covering paragraphs 2012-2029 of the Catholic Catechism, Christine reads and discusses the call to Christian holiness, as well as a brief overview of the previous sections.
To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, its social teachings, and more, purchase your own copy of the Catholic Catechism here.
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In Episode 214 of The Catholic Mama podcast, Catholic spirituality writer and speaker Jeannie Ewing joins Christine to talk about healing broken body images.
Show notes can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/lifestyle/ep-214-healing-broken-body-images-with-jeannie-ewing/
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Christine offers four books recommendations for Catholics during Advent, as well as details of a giveaway of three Christmas children's books sponsored by Sophia Institute Press.
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Christine answers a listener-submitted question on how her marriage changed, as well as how she and her husband changed respectively.
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On this bonus episode, Christine shares an episode that her husband Pat recorded on his podcast The Pat Flynn Show with friend Dr. Jim and Fr. Vincent Lampert, an exorcist, to discuss all things related to exorcism.
See original video at: https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/interview-and-qna-with-an-exorcist-fr-vincent-lampert/
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Covering paragraphs 1996-2011 of the Catholic Catechism, Christine reads and discusses the Grace of God, the gifts He confers on us and what merit means.
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Catholic author Maura Roan McKeegan joins Christine to discuss biblical typology and her children's books geared towards teaching children this richness of the Catholic faith.
Show notes can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-211-the-rich-tradition-of-biblical-typology-with-author-maura-mckeegan/
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Christine shares her recent experience of miscarriage and offers general thoughts on how to approach suffering, asking for strength to do God's will, and consolation through Scripture.
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Covering paragraphs 1987-1995 of the Catholic Catechism, Christine reads and discusses justification, what sacrament confers justification, and more.
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Dr. Cait of Womanly Made joins Christine to discuss a wide range of topics from holistic body care, what women can do right now to improve their health, and more.
Show notes for this episode can be found at:
https://thecatholicmama.com/lifestyle/ep-209-a-holistic-approach-to-modern-womanhood-with-dr-cait/
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Professor of philosophy, author, and Catholic Gaven Kerr joins Christine to discuss how and where to begin in a personal study of philosophy and why it matters for Catholic families.
Show notes for this episode can be found at:
https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-208-the-catholic-parents-guide-to-philosophy-101-with-dr-gaven-kerr/
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Covering paragraphs 1961-1974 of the Catholic Catechism, Christine reads and discusses how the New Law perfects and completes the Old Law.
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Covering paragraphs 1949-1960 of the Catholic Catechism, Christine reads and discusses the law that is written on the heart's of all men and what "natural" means in the context of the moral law.
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Speaking from her years in the design industry and through the lens of her own growth in the Catholic faith, Paige Rien shares how we ought to expand our concept of interior design, how we can truly love the house that we are in, and why design projects aren't going to equal happiness.
Show notes for this episode can be found at:
https://thecatholicmama.com/lifestyle/ep-207-the-crossroads-of-interior-design-and-the-interior-life-with-paige-rien/
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Christine shares a recent episode she did on her friend Gary Michuta's radio show, Hands On Apologetics. With the Catholic Catechism and the teachings of the early Church Fathers close by, Christine discusses the problems with reincarnation and astrology, as well as whether or not dream interpretation is appropriate for Catholics.
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Sacred artist Kate Capato joins Christine on this episode to chat about her work as a sacred artist, her faith, discerning her vocation, how beauty is such a powerful evangelization tool, and more.
Show notes for this episode can be found at:
https://thecatholicmama.com/lifestyle/ep-205-where-faith-and-art-collide-with-sacred-artist-kate-capato/
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Covering paragraphs 1928-1943 of the Catholic Catechism, Christine reads and discusses how the Catholic Church defines social justice, why respect for the individual human person is of utmost importance, and how to explain the differences in talents among men.
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Catholic storyteller Christine Henderson joins Christine and her daughter on this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast to share her gift of storytelling with a fun retelling of the legend of St. Anthony.
Show notes for this episode can be found at:
https://thecatholicmama.com/catholicism-saints/ep-204-catholic-storytelling-and-the-legend-of-st-anthony-with-christine-henderson/
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Covering paragraphs 1897-1917 of the Catholic Catechism, Christine reads and discusses how the responsibilities of those who are in positions of authority, what the common good is, and what are our responsibilities in participating in society.
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Dr. Michael Behe, Catholic, bestselling author, biochemist, and professor, joins Christine on this episode to offer guidance and resources to parents who want to engage their children in conversation about evolution and intelligent design.
Show notes for this episode can be found at:
https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-202-how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-evolution-with-dr-michael-behe/
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Husband Pat joins Christine to discuss scientism, that is only and all truth comes from science, and why it fails. This is Part 2 of an ongoing - and random - segment to help adults better understand philosophy and apologetics in order to teach their children. Be sure and listen to Part 1 of this segment, EP 187: What's Wrong with Relativism and How to Push Back.
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Covering paragraphs 1877-1889 of the Catholic Catechism, Christine reads and discusses how humans are called to community and whether or not collectivism is moral.
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Catholic wife, mother, author, and podcast host Kimberly Hahn joins Christine in this episode to discuss her book Graced and Gifted: Biblical Wisdom for the Homemaker's Heart, the theology of homemaking, and wisdom gleaned from years in the trenches of the vocation of marriage.
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/lifestyle/ep-200-the-theology-of-homemaking-with-kimberly-hahn/
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Angela Smyth, author of All You Holy Women, Pray for Us, joins Christine to discuss the deepening of her faith as she prepared for her first child's birth and how that led to her and her husband writing the catchy, fun, and enriching board book as a way to share the faith with the youngest Catholics.
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/catholicism-saints/ep-201-bringing-the-faith-to-the-youngest-catholics-with-angela-smyth/
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Covering paragraphs 1854-1869 of the Catholic Catechism, Christine reads and discusses the difference between mortal and venial sin and the ways in which sin proliferates.
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In this episode, Christine and Pat discuss whether or not Christians can make judgements and what the meaning is behind the "Judge Not" dialogue in the Gospel.
Read the two articles mentioned in the podcast:
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Catholic.com, "Are You More Advanced Than a Crab?" HERE
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Word on Fire, "How Can Anyone Say They 'Know' that Catholicism Is True?" HERE
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Professor and author Fr. Tom Dailey joins Christine on this episode to talk about his latest book, Behold This Heart: St. Frances de Sales and Devotion to the Sacred Heart, in which he creates a novena meditation on the Sacred Heart with a Salesian spirituality, how to bring the Sacred Heart into your own faith life and why this devotion can change the world.
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Covering paragraphs 1830-1853 of the Catholic Catechism, Christine reads and discusses the gifts of the Holy Spirit as well as the definition and types of sin.
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Covering paragraphs 1803-1829 of the Catholic Catechism, Christine reads discusses the human (cardinal) and theological virtues.
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Nicole Caruso, author of Worthy of Wearing: How Personal Style Expresses Our Feminine Genius, joins Christine on this episode to discover the place of modesty in fashion, how our style can reflect and link with the interior life, and tips on getting started with developing a personal style.
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Covering paragraphs 1776-1794 of the Catholic Catechism, Christine reads from and discusses the development of man's conscience and when we are/are not culpable for erroneous judgement.
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Christine shares an episode that her husband Pat recorded with Fr. Sebastian Walshe chatting about the strategies and ideas in his new book Always a Catholic: How to Keep Your Kids in the Faith for Life - And Bring Them Back If They Have Strayed. Find the book at Catholic Answers website: https://shop.catholic.com/always-a-catholic-how-to-keep-your-kids-in-the-faith-for-life-and-bring-them-back-if-they-have-strayed/
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Covering paragraphs 1762-1775 of the Catholic Catechism, Christine reads from and discusses the morality of the passions and if passions are morally good or evil in and of themselves.
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Lifelong Catholic, creative, author, and middle school religions teacher Katie Bogner joins Christine to chat about her recently released book, Through the Year with Jesus: Gospel Readings and Reflections for Children, how she saw a gap in religious instruction for her students' ages and how the book fills that gap in a way that works for families and classrooms of multiple age groups for many years to come.
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Catholic wife, mom, artist, and medical freedoms advocate Carolyn Svellinger joins Christine in this episode to discuss why medical freedom is something we need to protect and practical strategies on coping with uncertainty or pressure.
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Catholic husband, father, and author Brendan Lyons joins Christine on this bonus episode to chat about his latest project, I Can Hear Music, a sweet picture book that helps to show how, even in the womb, baby is a beautifully developing human who can do lots, including hear music!
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From reincarnation to pantheism, New Age beliefs are creeping into Catholicism. In this episode, Christine and husband Pat discuss the main principles of New Age and why they fail - and how to evangelize New Age friends and family.
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Writer Cait Winters chats with Christine on her collaborative writing project that helps to draw women into holy motherhood through each of the mysteries of the rosary and their fruits.
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Covering paragraphs 1749-1761 of the Catholic Catechism, Christine reads from and discusses the morality of human acts, what is always an evil act, and whether or not the ends justify the means.
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Christine shares a recent episode of Gary Michuta's Hands On Apologetics discussing how to best use storytelling to bring the Catholic faith to those around you. She also gives a brief overview of the first Caritas Conference, which was happened in March 2021 and was a great success.
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In this episode, Moira from Modern Catholic Mom takes over the podcast to interview Christine on her past choices and how true healing from abortion finally came through the Catholic Church.
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The Vatican recently said that "it could not bless sin," that is, that the Church could not bless gay unions. For some of the faithful this seems to express hostility to the LGBTQ community. In this episode, Christine and Pat discuss the Catholic Church's teachings on same sex attraction, the sacrament of matrimony, and more.
See also "Setting the Stage for Catholic Morality and Sexual Ethics Parts I, II, and III" at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-118-setting-the-stage-for-catholic-morality-and-sexual-ethics-part-i/
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John De Rosa of The Classical Theism podcast joins Christine to discuss how to share and teach the faith with teenagers in a meaningful way.
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Pat and Christine chat about spiritual warfare, projects they've been working on, and deep dive into the problems with relativism and how to address it with those who claim to be relativist.
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Is man free? What choices is he free to make? How can he grow closer to God and excellence? Learn more in this mini episode.
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Megan Madden joins Christine to discuss ideas on how to express femininity through dress and demeanor and how to stave off the sin of vanity in doing so.
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Fr. Ignatius Schweitzer, O.P., joins Christine to discuss how the spiritual teachings of Catholic mystic, St. John of the Cross, can be applied to everyday family life.
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Raymond Arroyo joins Christine to chat about his latest book, The Thief Who Stole Heaven, a tale that bridges Christmas and Lent and tells of God's unending mercy. Grab a copy of this beautiful storybook here: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-thief-who-stole-heaven
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Catholic wife and mother Emily Fossier joins Christine to discuss the Apostolate of Holy Motherhood, a call to a deepening relationship with God through the vocation of motherhood, which began a few decades ago with one anonymous woman's visions of Mary and the Child Jesus.
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A fulfillment, a gift, a promise, and a way to override our baser instincts, the Beatitudes shape our Christian life, day by day, and the trajectory of the Church. Learn more about the beatitudes in this mini episode.
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Lauren De Witt joins Christine to discuss exactly what is liturgical living, why it's important for adults to form their faith according to the Church's liturgical calendar, and practical ways to make that happen throughout the day, as well as the major seasons in the Church's liturgy.
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Christine and Pat reflect on their origin story, as well as how becoming Catholic fundamentally changed their marriage, plus marriage advice to a newly engaged friend.
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Kimberly Cook, author of Motherhood Redeemed: How Radical Femininity Betrayed Maternal Love, joins Christine on this episode to talk about the book, the historical failures of feminism and her own personal testimony.
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In response to a recent tweet circulating the internet on homeschooling and how it is bad for women and children, Christine and Pat turn to logic and reasoning skills, plus an honest look at government education, to refute this classic logical fallacy of bulverism.
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"Never forget that you have been rescued from the power of darkness and brought into the light of the Kingdom of God" (CCC 1691). How is living a Life in Christ defined? Find out in this mini episode.
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Author and speaker Claire Dwyer joins me in this episode to chat about her book This Present Paradise and why 19th Century Carmelite St. Elizabeth of the Trinity is a patron saint of moms of today.
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Pat and Christine discuss the importance of engaging in the pro-life debates and talk through various pro-choice slogans and how to logically and systematically respond to them.
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Join Christine for this episode and get a sneak peek of the virtual book club that's part of The Domestic Church, the monthly membership that supports The Catholic Mama Podcast. This month, Christine and podcast supporters are going through Dr. Brant Pitre's excellent book, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist.
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Lent begins on February 17th this year, and in order to best enter into this penitential season, now's the time to begin researching and deciding on your lenten practices. Join Pat and Christine as they discuss practical ideas.
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Where is the liturgy of the Church celebrated? What should be included in a House of God?
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Anna Maria Mendell, author of Day-by-Day Coloring Book of Saints, joins Christine on this episode to discuss how utilizing various disciplines, like art and history, together provide a powerful combination to bring the Catholic faith alive for children.
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Christine and Pat discuss their bookwriting projects this year, leaning into Christine’s forthcoming book from Catholic Answers Press on the religiously unaffiliated and whether or not a person can truly be good without belief in God.
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Katherine Ocello of Loves Jesus and America Too joins Christine on this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast to discuss how a Catholic might proceed through these turbulent social-political times.
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Pat and Christine chat about what makes a marriage sacramental and how to grow in holiness with your spouse.
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When is the liturgy celebrated? Why Sundays? Why the divine office? Find out the answers to these questions in this mini episode.
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Catholic wife, mom, and blogger Lauren De Witt of The Contemplative Homemaker joins Christine to discuss how to find peace in where you are and get rid of that 'grass is greener' toxic mentality.
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In this episode, Christine and Pat talk about how to properly set goals, take a self-audit, and be merciful with yourself in 2021. If one of your goals is to get more spiritual reading done or follow the liturgical calendar more with your family, join Christine at The Domestic Church here:
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Who celebrates the "action of the whole of Christ," the liturgy?
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Christine shares a recent episode of Gary Michuta's Hands On Apologetics discussing a recent study that shows the connections between spiritual practices, from mindfulness and meditation to reiki, and a person's levels of spiritual superiority and narcissism.
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Author of The TimeOut Papers, Sally Follett, joins Christine on this episode to discuss the purpose of disciplining children and how to make the most out of those times when a child falls short of right behavior.
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Catholic author Dianne Ahern talks about how she uses children's literature to instruct young readers and pre-readers in the faith, laying foundations through the use of themes around the sacraments of the Church. Find Dianne Ahern and her books at https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/baptized/
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From where do the seven sacraments of the Catholic Faith originate? Is a sacrament more or less valid depending on the holiness of the priest? Find out in this mini episode.
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Moira from Modern Catholic Mom joins Christine on this episode to give advice on how to cultivate a (realistic!) prayer life as a busy parent.
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Christine gives practical ideas on how to navigate family holiday get-togethers without needing to run to the confessional afterwards. Plus Christine and Pat answer a listener-submitted question on an objection to the possible suffering of a human as justification for abortion/euthanasia.
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Having been on both ends of the fertility spectrum and recently needing to make a life-changing medical decision, Catholic grief author Jeannie Ewing shares her intimate thoughts on infertility and fertility, the sacrifices and blessings of both, in this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast.
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From Holy Orders to the Eucharist to the singing of hymns in Mass, how is Christ fully present in the liturgy of the Church? Get the answer in this week's mini-episode.
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Author Emily Jaminet shares the beauty and wisdom of the Sacred Heart and its ancient devotion in this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast.
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Christine and Pat discuss a listener-submitted question on whether Christianity is based on fear and if it is incompatible with a loving God.
Links mentioned in the show:
Pat's episode on Mike Mathews's Muscle for Life podcast: https://legionathletics.com/pat-flynn-on-religion-podcast/
Catholic Answer's Answering the Rapture Challenge: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/answering-the-rapture-challenge
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Anyone else kind of in shock at how soon Advent is coming upon us? But thanks to Genie Shaw of BarefootAbbey.com, this absolutely doesn't have to be a crazy stressful time of year. Instead, you can plan ahead for minimalist, budget-friendly Catholic celebrations and enjoy and prepare for Christ's coming.
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Continuing on with our study of the Christian Liturgy, this brief episode dives into how the Holy Trinity works within the liturgy of the Church.
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Show of hands! Who has felt overwhelmed, crushing anxiety, disappointment, fatigue, and/or saddened by the events of 2020 and how 2021 is shaping up? Yeah...
Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., joins Christine to talk about practical and spiritual ways to process 2020 and how to keep our focus more on eternity than get bogged down in current events.
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Christine and Pat discuss the purpose of marriage and the conjugal act, how husbands and wives ought to treat one another, and practical ideas on being more selfless in marriage.
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We've completed our study of Section One of the Catholic Catechism and move on to The Liturgy and the Christian Mystery in Section Two.
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Karlo Broussard, author and apologist at Catholic Answers, joins Christine to chat about his latest book, Purgatory Is for Real, and why Purgatory is a wonderful example of God's love and mercy and why we should rejoice and embrace this doctrine of faith.
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We're ending our study of the Nicene Creed with this week's mini episode. In just about 7 minutes, learn what we are promised with the New Heavens and Earth, as well as why we say Amen at the end of the Creed.
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Christine answers two listener-submitted questions in this episode:
How do you manage spiritual or general burnout when you do so much? And What does a typical homeschool day look for you?
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Christine shares an episode of her husband's podcast, The Pat Flynn Show, in which Pat talks with Dr. Jay Richards on the Covid Lockdowns and whether they have been too burdensome, especially in regards to our spiritual health.
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As we inch our way to the end of the Nicene Creed, we reach Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory. Join Christine in this mini-episode to learn what the Catholic Church teaches on the Last Things.
How does Christ's death and resurrection pertain to us, His adopted brothers and sisters? What can we expect when our own earthly lives come to an end? Find out in this mini-episode.
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Christine shares an interview she did on her friend Gary Michuta's radio program, Hands On Apologetics, with helpful tips for Catholics who are new or returning to the Faith, including what had to change in her own life as she became Catholic, as well as what she found to be the hardest things about being Catholic.
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With just a few weeks until the election, Catholics need clarity around voting as a Catholic, not just with a clear conscience, but with a well-formed one. Join Christine and Pat on this episode as they discuss the preeminent issue(s) and why they matter especially in this election.
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How does Christ's death and resurrection pertain to us, His adopted brothers and sisters? What can we expect when our own earthly lives come to an end? Find out in this mini-episode.
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Fr. Don Calloway joins Christine in this episode to discuss his book, Consecration to St. Joseph, why the stepfather of Jesus is a saint for our time, and the coolest name for St. Joseph.
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Raymond Arroyo joins Christine to chat about his latest book, The Spider Who Saved Christmas, a Christmas tale that brings to life the Holy Family's flight into Egypt. Grab a copy of this beautiful storybook here: https://amzn.to/3iM6yPa
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What does it mean to keep the Sabbath holy? Why should we do it? And practically, what do we need to do to structure our week and commitments so that we're able to set aside Sundays for the Lord? Join Christine and Pat for the answers to these questions and more.
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While we await the resurrection of the body on the last day, did you know that the baptized have already been raised by Christ? Find out how in this mini episode.
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Catholic convert Jane Manka joins Christine on this episode to discuss her journey of faith from Islam to Occult practices to Protestantism and then finally, not in the very dim past, to Catholicism.
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Forgiveness: Through baptism, the Eucharist, and penance. The Church offers so much of this great gift to its members that this abundance can truly only come from one place: God Himself.
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Melody Lyons of TheEssentialMother.com joins Christine in this episode to discuss her book The Sunshine Principle, how natural healing doesn't belong to New Age/body worshippers, and how we can start to get well from the host of illnesses caused by a culture of abundance.
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Often a dualistic, Eastern-inspired theology is attributed to the Star Wars movies, but as Pat and Christine discuss in this episode, that's all wrong, and the best parts of the movies, especially in the initial three, are decidedly Christian.
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When speaking of the Catholic Church in the Nicene Creed, it's crucial and apparent that we need to talk about the Mother of the Church - Our Lady, Mary. Why is she deserving of our devotions in a special way amongst God's creatures? Find out in this short episode.
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Join Christine and Pat as they discuss the first reading from this Sunday, Isaiah 55:6-9 and how God's ways aren't ours, why God allows suffering, and how the saints model excellent suffering for us today.
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Christine shares five (plus two bonus!) facts about Saint Pio of Pietrelcina aka Padre Pio in this episode, from his unfaltering obedience to the sometimes harsh decisions of the Church to his pleasant fragrance. She also includes some ideas on how to celebrate his feast day on September 23rd.
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Join Christine in this mini-episode as she introduces The Domestic Church, a Patreon-like membership to help Catholic moms and dads deepen their faith - from a unique virtual book club to prayer opportunities to minimalist liturgical living celebrations. Learn more and sign up at: https://mailchi.mp/b6f64fdfc8f1/the-domestic-church
Genie Shaw of BarefootAbbey.com joins Christine on this episode of the podcast to discuss Catholic feast days between for the entire fall season, starting with the Exaltation of the Cross to Christ the King of the Universe Sunday. For links and additional resources, head to: https://thecatholicmama.com/catholicism-saints/ep-147-ideas-for-liturgical-living-throughout-the-fall-season/
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In this episode, Christine and Pat answer some listener-submitted questions including what to do while you're waiting to come into full communion with the Catholic Church and ideas on how to forgive those who have deeply hurt you. Christine also shares a big announcement.
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Priests, laymen, consecrated life. These are three major vocations in the life of the Church. What does it mean to live a consecrated life? What different kinds are there? Find out in this 10 minute episode.
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Alan Migliorato and Darryl Dziedzic, authors of the book Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today, join Christine on this episode to regroup after their last podcast together and dissect how the leadership development method actually worked in real life in Christine's family.
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/lifestyle/ep-145-raising-children-to-be-strong-catholic-leaders-part-ii/
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Christine was invited on Ave Maria Radio's Kresta in the Afternoon program to share her conversion story, including some unique insights into her faith journey. (Note: Due to the nature of the call-in radio show, the audio isn't 100%).
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The laity of the Church has a very special and important role to play in the life of faith. Learn how on this mini-episode.
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Christine is joined by Catholic author Jeannie Ewing on how to handle grief, especially during these confusing and anxious times, from a Catholic perspective.
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Can Catholics vote for Biden? Can they vote for Trump? What are Catholic voters to do when they are displeased with both major party candidates? Christine and Pat dive into this contentious election year with a look at the candidates from a Catholic moral theological perspective.
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Why do we have a hierarchy of leadership in the Catholic Church, including the Pope, college of bishops, and priests? What is their relationship to Christ, to one another, and to the laity? Learn the answers to these questions in this mini-episode.
Listen to the interview my husband did with Joe Heschmeyer, author of Pope Peter, making a case for the Pope either here or go to Episode 137 of The Catholic Mama podcast.
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In this episode, Christine shares an interview she did with Gary Michuta on his show, Hands On Apologetics, on Virgin Most Powerful Radio on non-intimidating ways to share the Catholic faith online.
Listen to the episode when Gary came on The Catholic Mama to talk about his book, Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger, at https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-98-why-catholic-bibles-are-bigger-with-catholic-apologist-gary-michuta/
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"I believe in One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church." What does "Apostolic" mean? Find out in this mini episode, as well as why the Church and each of Her members are called to being missionaries.
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Is the devil real? Do demons actually work to thwart our holy attempts? What can we do to protect our children from demonic influence? In this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine speaks with Kathleen Beckman, a Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother who has an impressive resume of evangelization and work within the Catholic Church, including training and working with exorcists for the past decade and a half, about her latest book A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare.
You can find the show notes for this episode at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-141-spiritual-warfare-and-protecting-the-family-with-catholic-author-kathleen-beckman/
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Christine and husband Pat decide to have an informal Catechism study! They begin by explaining what the Catholic Catechism is, why people should study it, and then dive into Part One, Chapter One, Man’s Capacity for God. Topics discussed are ways of knowing God, man’s inherent religiosity, deism vs theism, the causes of unbelief, and more!
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"I believe in One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church." What does "Catholic" mean? Find out in this mini episode, as well as if salvation can come from outside the Church.
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Christine chats with Armenian Catholic Simone Rizkallah of the Endow Group on how to develop a rigorous - but non-intimidating - Catholic intellectual mindset to help you grow in faith.
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Christine's six year old son has wanted to help evangelize the faith by telling people how to pray the rosary. In this 10 minute episode, Roan joins the show to explain why the rosary is important and an overview of how to do it. This is a great one to share with your children!
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In their weekly Sunday segment, Christine and Pat take to the microphones to discuss Pat's newest book, How to Think About God, why the pursuit of philosophy is relevant to even those who are not naturally inclined to the study, and simple tactics to help share the truth about God and His existence.
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"I believe in One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church." What does "Holy" mean? Find out in this mini episode, as well as what how the Church can be holy even when the humans within it on Earth are sinful.
The Catholic Morning Offering Prayer can be found at: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/morning-offering.cfm
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Christine shares an episode that her husband Pat and friend Eric Robinson from Polycarp's Paradigm recently recorded, talking with Joe Heschmeyer author of the book, Pope Peter: Defending the Church's Most Distinctive Doctrine in a Time of Crisis, about the biblical basis for the papacy and why we should consider the office a gift from God.
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To be boldly Catholic in our cancel culture means we risk losing our reputations, our jobs, and more. How can we be unapologetically Catholic in these uncertain times? In this episode, Christine and Pat discuss strategies on which battles to pick, how to stay strong, and ideas on how to fight against the loud anti-religious minority.
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"I believe in One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church." What does "One" mean? Find out in this mini episode, as well as what the Church teaches about reconciliation with other Christian denominations.
The Catholic Morning Offering Prayer can be found at: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/morning-offering.cfm
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While many Catholics know of Marian consecration and may have done it themselves, it can be difficult to present this time of prayer to children so they can participate in a consecration as well. Christine is joined by author Carrie Gress to discuss this and her book Marian Consecration for Children in this episode.
Show Notes can be found here: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-135-marian-consecration-for-children-with-carrie-gress/
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What do Catholics believe and how does that affect the way we live as Catholics? In this episode, Pat and Christine discuss the final three lines of the Apostles' Creed and how to live the sacramental life.
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The Church is both Christ's Body, as well as the Temple of the Holy Spirit. What does that mean exactly? Find out in this mini-episode of Catechism Fridays.
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Catholic Answer's Karlo Broussard joins Christine to discuss his book Meeting the Protestant Challenge, which seeks to answer common objections to the Catholic Faith. From the papacy to the sacrament of reconciliation, Karlo offers biblical evidence to help Catholics stand firm behind Church teachings.
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https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-133-meeting-the-protestant-challenge-with-karlo-broussard/
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Having received questions lately about what it means to be Catholic, Christine and Pat have a discussion on the basics of Catholic belief. If you're new to Christianity, or simply curious about some of the core commitments of the Catholic faith, this is the episode for you!
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Check out Pat’s podcast at:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pat-flynn-show/id1253261458
Pat’s chat on Matt Fradd's show: https://youtu.be/pQlWrIb9kNY
Pat’s new $1 ebook:How to Think About God
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Just who are the chosen people of God? What characteristics do they share? Learn what the Catholic Catechism has to say about the people of the Faith in this mini episode.
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In this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine is joined by Catholic wife and mom, fitness coach, and podcaster Catholic Brittany Pearson on why having discipline in fitness and faith is so important for overall well-being, as well as look at some ideas on how to get started on the physical part if it's been awhile since you've had success in that area.
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/lifestyle/ep-131-why-and-how-to-develop-physical-and-spiritual-fitness-with-brittany-pearson/
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Part III in a mini-series on natural law theory and the Catholic Church's teachings on sexual morality, Christine and Pat discuss the natural family planning - why it isn’t another form of contraception and how to use it in line with Church teaching.
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How can the Catholic Church be a sacrament and an instrument? Find out in this week's mini episode of Catechism Fridays.
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Alan Migliorato and Darryl Dziedzic, authors of the book Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today, joins Christine on this episode to talk about their book and give guidance on how parents can help foster leadership skills in their children.
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/life-skills/ep-129-raising-children-to-become-strong-catholic-leaders/
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Christine shares an episode of her husband Pat's podcast, The Pat Flynn Show, in which he, Karlo Broussard of Catholic Answers, and Polycarp Paradigm's Eric Robinson discuss Purgatory: What evidence supports this within Catholic Scripture and Tradition? What are the different models of Purgatory? And why is Purgatory really good news for believers?
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Find out the origins of the Catholic Church and her mission as we continue in the end times.
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Christine shares a recent radio interview with Gary Michuta host of Virgin Most Powerful Radio's "Hands On Apologetics" for three big obstacles that Catholics parents face when trying to raise faith-filled children and some ideas on how to combat the secular world.
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https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-127-overcoming-obstacles-to-catholic-parenting/
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Christine shares an episode of her husband's podcast, The Pat Flynn Show, that they recently recorded together, discussing how they live the Catholic Faith day-to-day in their own family of (currently) six, including observing the liturgical year and family prayers.
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In Episode 126 of The Catholic Mama podcast, after being attacked by the social justice mob online this week, Christine and Pat talk through what happened, the arguments for their position, and practical strategies and tips you can use if and when you are bullied online for your Catholic faith.
Show Notes for this episode can be found at:
https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-126-what-to-do-when-youre-attacked-online-for-your-catholic-faith/
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"I believe in the Holy Catholic Church." In this mini episode, we begin to look at the Church Herself, starting with her name.
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In this episode, Christine details how and why every Catholic should dedicate their family and home to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with this timeless devotion and simple enthronement ceremony.
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The Catholic Church has denounced socialism/Marxism/communism for the past 150 years...but why? What is so wrong with socialism that Popes have written encyclicals on it, bishops have spoken against it, and even today, Catholics in good standing must reject it?
In Episode 124 of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine and Pat dive deep into socialism, why it is fundamentally flawed from the very start, and why, even now, it simply cannot work, is 100% immoral, and why Catholics must stand against it.
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https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-124-why-catholics-should-stand-against-socialism/
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This is part three of a three part mini series on the Holy Spirit in terms of the Old Testament, the days of Christ, and the end times. Learn how the Holy Spirit continues His mission on Earth since Christ's Ascension into Heaven.
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Host of the Classic Theism podcast and author of One Less God Than You, John DeRosa joins Christine in this episode to discuss strategies when confronted with popular atheist slogans.
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https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-123-how-to-defend-christianity-against-popular-atheist-slogans-with-john-derosa/
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Part II in a mini-series on natural law theory and the Catholic Church's teachings on sexual morality, Christine and Pat discuss the natural end of marriage. Next episode will complete the mini-series, diving into birth control and the concept of natural family planning.
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This is part two of a three part mini series on the Holy Spirit in terms of the Old Testament, the days of Christ, and the end times. Learn how the Holy Spirit was a partner in Christ's mission on Earth in this episode.
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Life today is generally not set up for large families, and those who have or are considering an above average number of children might not know how to best navigate life as a mom or dad of many. In this episode, Christine talks with mom of seven, Catholic Rosie Hill, to give some great practical tips, from snacks to sleeping arrangements to date nights, for big family life.
Show notes for this episode can be found at:
https://thecatholicmama.com/lifestyle/ep-121-practical-tips-for-life-with-a-big-family-with-rosie-hill/
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This is part one of a three part mini series on the Holy Spirit in terms of the Old Testament, the days of Christ, and the end times. How did the Holy Spirit prepare the way for the Lord? Learn the answer according to the Catholic Catechism in this episode.
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How are parents supposed to broach the topic of sex from a Catholic perspective? At what age should they begin? How does Theology of the Body factor in? In this episode, Christine is joined by Moira from ModernCatholicMom.com to discuss this very important topic.
Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-120-teaching-children-about-theology-of-the-body-with-moira-from-modern-catholic-mom/
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The dove is the most common symbol for the Holy Spirit in Christian iconography, but can you name these others? Why do we associate these symbols with Him? Answers in this mini episode of Catechism Fridays!
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What's the reasoning behind women wearing veils at Mass? Why is breastfeeding so hard even when it's the most natural thing in the world to do? How can we discipline our children with a Catholic perspective? What can you do to choose a good spouse for you? Christine answers this questions in this episode.
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How do we decide what is good for us? How does the Church arrive at her teachings on birth control and natural family planning? In this episode, which is part I in a mini-series, Christine and Pat discuss Natural Law Theory, its definitions and how to apply to humans as rational animals.
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As we celebrate the Lord's Ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, we begin to explore who the Holy Spirit is in this week's mini episode of Catechism Fridays.
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As the churches begin to reopen after Coronavirus quarantine, we'll be heading back to Mass soon. After months away, many parents have the same question on their minds - How are my children going to do in Mass? Catholic children's book author and convert Jennifer Sharpe shares some great advice on how to engage children in the Mass.
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What do you do when you want to believe in God, Jesus, and the Catholic faith but feel that you don't have the appropriate amount of data in order to do so?
In this episode Christine and husband Pat tackle a listener-submitted question on what to do with doubts about faith, providing answers and resources. Be sure to visit The Catholic Mama website for all the resources mentioned in today's show.
Christ ascended into heaven...so when does it come back? What are we to do in the meantime? Find out in this episode of Catechism Fridays.
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In our current culture, femininity has been hypersexualized, and girls and women are wrongly told that in order to be beautiful they must use and display their bodies in specific and sexual ways. In this episode, Christine chats with Catholic wife and mother Adele Collins from @simplelifemusings to discuss the beauty of femininity from a Catholic perspective.
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No matter your baseline, now's the time to develop a fruitful spiritual life. In this episode, Christine and Pat discuss ways that they have found to be the most doable, interesting, and productive during quarantine and how they plan to continue them when quarantine is over. For the resources mentioned in the episode, head to The Catholic Mama -https://thecatholicmama.com/catholicism-saints/ep-114-practical-ways-to-increase-your-spiritual-life-quarantine-and-beyond/
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In the final event of Christ's life here on Earth, He ascends to Heaven. What happens during that event? What comes next? Learn the answers in this week's mini-episode of Catechism Fridays.
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The teachings of faith AND works in the Catholic Church may be one of the most misunderstood doctrines. In this episode, Pat and Christine tackle this topic, as well as offer ideas for how to live a life of faith and take a 30 day faith challenge.
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God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit worked together in unity to complete the Resurrection and fulfill the predictions of Scripture. Learn how in this week's mini episode of Catechism Fridays.
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Catholic wife, mother, author, and speaker Claire Dwyer joins Christine in this episode to dive into the lives of the Catholic saints: How to embrace the saints no matter how long ago they lived, which saints are particularly great for mothers and fathers, and how we can use their example to lead our own lives.
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Memorist and Holy Apostles College professor Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson shares her story on this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast - from before she was born, when her mother attempted to chemically abort her to the consequences that stemmed from that event for much of her life.
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Was the Resurrection of Jesus a real physical event? Can it be historically attested? In this episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine uses the Catholic Catechism to answer these questions.
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Genie Shaw of BarefootAbbey.com joins Christine on this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast to talk about why we should celebrate Easter for more than just one day and how to keep the celebrations going at home through Pentecost.
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Based on a listener submitted question, Christine and Pat discuss justification, sanctification, and how to grow in holiness with your spouse, if you're both committed to a life of faith. (If you're looking to convert your spouse, give a listen to Episode 91).
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"He descended into Hell and on the third day rose again." In this mini episode, Christine uses the Catholic Catechism to shed light onto what Jesus did during his time in hell.
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In today's episode, Christine shares a recent radio show she did with Gary Michuta on "Hands on Apologetics" on what the New Age Movement is, how it dovetails with those who claim to be "spiritual but not religious" and why it's so insidious in our culture.
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Christine shares an episode of her husband’s podcast, in which they discuss her journey into the Catholic faith, reflect on the meaning of the atonement, the process of sanctification, and the unyielding love of God.
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After His death on the cross, Christ was brought down and quickly entombed. In this episode, we talk about His death and the time He spent in the tomb and what that means for us.
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The definition of marriage in a contemporary popular context is quite different than what the Catholic Church teaches about it. In this episode, Dr. Perry Cahall, author of the recently released book Living the Mystery of Marriage: Building Your Sacramental Life Together, joins Christine to define marriage and talk about what he wishes all couples would know and understand about marriage, whether they're engaged or a long-time couple, including why Catholics cannot in good conscience use contraception.
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What a hodge podge episode today! Christine and Pat talk about starting a business, responding to criticism, the problem of suffering and pain, and more.
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Mary Haseltine is a wife, homeschooling mom of six boys, doula, and pregnancy author. She joins Christine in this bonus episode to answer followers' questions on topics ranging from raising young men, homeschooling, and natural family planning.
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In this mini-episode, spend ten minutes learning of God's love for each of us and how Christ's willing sacrifice redeemed us when no animal sacrifice ever could. Correction: Christine mistakenly mentions the veneration of the Cross as a Holy Thursday activity, when instead it is traditionally done on Good Friday.
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Catholic author Brendan Lyons joins Christine on this episode to discuss his most recent work, High King and how fiction can bring Catholicism to life in a unique way.
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Who isn't baking bread right now?? The shortage of yeast in the grocery stores at the moment tells us that, yeah, pretty much everyone is. Catholic creative Emily Malloy joins Christine on this bonus episode to give some great tips on getting started baking bread if you find yourself in quarantine with tons of flour and dry active yeast and want to take your bread game to the next level.
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Genie Shaw of BarefootAbbey.com joins Christine on this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast to talk about ways to add sacred music, quiet, and liturgical living into your home life,
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What is prayer really? Why should we pray? And how should we? In this episode, Christine and Pat discuss Prayer 101 to answer these questions, as well as offer practical tips and a general schedule of their own daily and weekly prayers to help listeners develop a deeper prayer life.
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It's easy to point the finger and say that Christ died because of the actions of Judas, Caiphas, the Sanhedrin, and Pontius Pilate, but that doesn't tell the whole story. In this mini episode, hear the truth about who really is responsible for Our Lord's death on the cross.
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In the wake of the coronavirus quarantine, many parents have found themselves suddenly in the position of teacher as well as "mom" or "dad." In this bonus episode, Christine shares an episode of her husband's podcast The Pat Flynn Show on how to homeschool your children: tips and strategies whether you're temporarily schooling at home or are interested in doing it full time.
For more information, listen to Episode 84: Setting Up a Catholic Homeschool 101 - https://thecatholicmama.com/curriculums-lessons/ep-84-setting-up-a-catholic-homeschool-101/
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To answer the questions "Is Catholicism a Religion or a Relationship?" we need to first understand what religion means. In this episode, Christine and Pat dive into the meaning of religion and answer the question of what Catholicism really is.
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March 21 is International Down Syndrome Day and so it's with joy that Christine is joined by Catholic wife, mother, creative, and convert Chelsea Movilla-Diago of The Catholic Kitchen to talk about her journey to the faith and how her fourth child's Down syndrome changed everything and not in the way one might expect.
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Rosaries, medals, holy water, scapulars, blessings...all of these things fall under the category of sacramentals - sacred signs that direct us to the sacraments of the Catholic Church. How can we use sacramentals to improve our faith life? Which sacramental stands above the rest? Listen to this episode to find out.
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In this episode, Christine and Husband Pat discuss the coronavirus - plain facts (no hype) and what we as Catholics can do in the face of this trial, the response to which has varied wildly, from complete mockery and disregard to downright hysteria and panic hoarding.
But because of our faith, which includes hope and redemptive suffering, Catholics should view this world event differently than the general population.
Head to The Catholic Mama website for 27 Catholic Things To Do During Quarantine (https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-99-a-catholic-response-to-the-coronavirus-plus-27-catholic-things-to-do-during-quarantine/)
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As the novel coronavirus spreads throughout the world, we're left with a lot of questions, a lot of internal suffering and worry, and a lot of illness. What can we do with our suffering and sickness? In this episode, Christine shares the wisdom and hope of the Church and Her saints on redemptive suffering.
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Compare a Catholic and a Protestant Bible and you'll notice that one is bigger than the other - the Catholic Bible includes seven more books from the Old Testament, called the Deuterocanon, than the other. Why were these books stripped from the non-Catholic Bibles? Why should they be there? What pieces of Catholic doctrine are missing when these books are removed? In this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine talks with Catholic apologist, author, and radio host Gary Michuta to answer these questions.
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To complement last week's episode on true Catholic manhood, on this episode, Christine and Pat take a look at what the Catholic woman should strive for in her daily life and what her duties are to God, her husband, and her children. Using both the Roman Catechism and Catholic teaching, as well as personal testimony, they sketch out the Catholic woman.
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Perfect timing for Lent: These mini-episodes now begin to explore the part of the Creed, "Jesus Christ was crucified under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried".
How did Jesus feel about the Temple? How did Israel feel about Him? In this mini episode, Christine looks at these answers.
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Two years into being a full-time stay-at-home mom, Christine shares advice on what worked - and what she wished she had done differently - when she transitioned from working in an office full time to being a homemaker, including tips on what to do leading up to giving your two-week notice and how to make these big changes a little less difficult throughout.
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On this episode, Christine and Pat take a look at what the Catholic man should strive for in his daily life and what his duties are throughout his life. Using both the Roman Catechism and Catholic teaching, as well as personal testimony, they sketch out the Catholic man. Join them next time for a look at true Catholic womanhood.
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Perfect timing for Lent: These mini-episodes now begin to explore the part of the Creed, "Jesus Christ was crucified under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried".
Why was Jesus so disliked by some of the Pharisees that they conspired to kill Him? In this mini episode, Christine looks at the answer.
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Catholic wife, mother, and author Emily Stimpson Chapman joins Christine on this episode to discuss two recent projects of hers - a beautiful collection of essays and recipes available as part of an adoption fundraiser that Emily has organized, as well as an exciting new book with Scott Hahn coming out this spring.
Be sure to visit The Catholic Mama website for links to all of the resources mentioned in today's show: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-94-being-open-to-life-through-adoption-with-catholic-author-emily-stimpson-chapman/
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All reading material for spiritual development is not created equal. Sometimes it's really obvious which stuff to steer away from, but other times, what is worth reading - and what definitely isn't - is not quite so clear. In this episode, Christine and Pat talk about ways in which to decide, as Catholics, what's worth reading and what isn't. Plus a ton of ideas of books and reading material to start with.
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Anyone else ever look at the Church's immense calendar of saints and feast days and wonder how in the world you're supposed to celebrate these and teach your children about all these wonderful saints and the liturgical seasons, and then feel totally overwhelmed and wanna give up? Or you go all-in on celebrating only to get burnt out after a couple of feast days?
In this episode of The Catholic Mama, Christine got to chat with Catholic Creative Jenna Hines from Lazy Liturgical about her inspiration behind the simple and fun graphics she creates for Catholic feast days, the basics you need to get started on living liturgically, and favorite saints to celebrate.
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Through the Mysteries of Jesus' public life, we get some of the theological basis for practices such as Lent as well as the papacy and Church authority. In this mini-episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine continues the discussion of the Mysteries of Christ's life with a look at His public ministry, starting with His baptism and going through His entry into Jerusalem on what is now Palm Sunday.
Lent is just a few days away! Join me for a minimalist at-home retreat that's designed for everyone in the family - grownups and children alike! Learn about The 7-Day Catholic Spirituality Kickstart here: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/introducing-for-lent-the-7-day-catholic-spirituality-kickstart/
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Christine is excited to announce The Catholic Mama's first production - The 7-Day Catholic Spirituality Kickstart, a minimalist at-home family retreat to grow in faith, supercharge your Lent, and catechize your family.
Join Pat and Christine as they explain this great week-long program that will help the entire family boost their Catholic faith and knowledge.
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In this episode, Christine and Pat sit down to chat about what to do when one spouse in a relationship isn't Catholic - whether they are hostile, open, or indifferent. But first, they answer listener questions on everything from Jesus as a spiritual guru to how to make sense of the Inquisition.
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What did Jesus do for the first few decades of His life? What lessons can we learn and apply to our own lives from these hidden years? In this mini-episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine continues the discussion of the Mysteries of Christ's life with a look at the early years.
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Besides the research showing that families with four or more children exhibit greater life satisfaction, there is something that happens when parents have a lot of kids - they ask for and accept offers of help, developing the concept of "creaturely dependence" in their lives. Do you need a lot of ankle biters running around your home to develop the skill of interdependence? No. You don't need any children at all, but we're naturally more likely to embrace creaturely dependence if we do. In this episode, Christine discusses this concept and how to develop it in your own life, with or without a bunch of children in your family.
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Based on listener feedback after this year's Super Bowl halftime show, Christine and Pat tackle the topic of modesty. Starting with the definition of modesty (it's a good and beautiful virtue, not a puritanical vice) and who it applies to, they then talk about how to protect our children in an immodest culture and what we can do as Catholic Christians to promote modesty.
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Christ's hidden life and his public life contain so many kernels of truth and faith in them, we'd be crazy not to spend time studying and meditating on them. In this episode, Christine reads what the Catholic Catechism has to say about the Mysteries of Christ's life and their importance to us today.
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In this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine chats with Mariette Rintoul, the devout Catholic wife and mother of TheNaturalCatholicMom.com, about natural living and how very compatible it is with our faith. From ideas on how to get started with the crunchy mom lifestyle to how to be successful with cloth diapering, they cover a lot of ground in this episode and show how the new age discipline can’t claim total ownership of healthy natural living.
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On this episode, Christine shares a recent interview she did with Catholic apologist Gary Michuta on his radio show Hands On Apologetics, which airs on Virgin Most Powerful Radio, on the dangers of being spiritual but not religious. Whether or not you've heard Christine's conversion story before, this interview really hones in on why this growing belief system in the U.S. is morally ambiguous, causes a lot of damage, and is ultimately unsatisfying.
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In this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine gets a chance to chat with the managing editor, Nell O’Leary, of the downright phenomenal online community for Catholic women, Blessed Is She. We talked about cultivating community, owning your Catholic faith, and what’s coming up next for Blessed Is She.
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Several years ago, Christine's husband Pat literally wrote the book on fasting, the For Dummies book to be specific. At the time, Christine and Pat adhered to intermittent fasting on a regular basis but purely for physiological reasons. The research behind fasting is nearly unanimous in terms of fat loss and overall health.
But since their conversation to Catholicism, fasting took on all new meaning and substance. The spiritual underpinnings of this ancient practice are rich and quite beautiful. So in this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast, Pat and Christine dive into the theology of fasting: The Catholic foundation for this practice, why we should be fasting in our modern age, and practical guidelines on how to get started.
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In Part Two of our look at the Catholic Church's Marian dogma, Christine dives into Mary as the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin. Why does it matter if she remained a virgin all her life? Is that even historically accurate? Find out in this episode.
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In this episode, 20 weeks into her first year as a homeschool mom, Christine discusses what she found has helped and what she wished she had known when the school year started, as well as tips and ideas for moms and dads looking to give their own children a Catholic education at home.
In future episodes, Christine will discuss in greater detail the day-to-day routine and overarching curriculum style for her homeschool.
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Looking from the outside in, the Catholic Church's Marian dogma is some of the most misunderstood and contested. However, it makes a lot of sense and is a central part of our faith so Catholics should understand why the Church teaches what it does about Our Blessed Mother. In this mini-episode, we'll take a deeper look at Mary. Don't forget to subscribe - part two of this topic will be coming next week!
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There are so many misconceptions about what love is, what constitutes a marriage, and so forth in modern society. In their weekly segment, Christine and Pat go back to the Roman Catechism circa the 16th Century to get the skinny on the sacrament of matrimony, why it's special, and how to live it out.
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Christine is joined by Catholic husband, father, and author Dominick Albano on this episode to talk about his book The Fundamental Theory of Happiness, how we can feel and be happy as Catholics, and more.
Catch up with Dominick at DominickAlbano.com.
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Not sure how to spread the Good News in everyday conversations? In this episode of The Catholic Mama, Christine and Pat talk about ways to help others be receptive to the Gospel.
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The Incarnation of Jesus is a mystery that we cannot truly understand, but there's still much we can know about Christ as True God and True Man. In this episode, Christine explores what the Catholic Catechism has to say about this quintessential church teaching.
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The Incarnation of Jesus is a mystery that we cannot truly understand, but there's still much we can know about Christ as True God and True Man. In this episode, Christine explores what the Catholic Catechism has to say about this quintessential church teaching.
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Christine is joined by Catholic children's book author Erin Broestl in this episode of The Catholic Mama to discuss the importance of reading to your children, ideas on how to get more reading in, and some book recommendations for young readers.
Find Erin at EightHobbits.com and you can grab her beautiful picture book, God Made the Moonlight, here.
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Throughout the Old Testament, "Lord" is ascribed to God as the Father, but in the New Testament, Jesus refers to Himself as Lord as well. What does this mean for us? In this 5 minute episode of Catechism Fridays, find out!
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The Catholic Catechism makes the roles of husband and wife very clear. How exactly can we live that out in our modern world? In this episode of The Catholic Mama, Christine and Pat discuss how to argue with your spouse like a Catholic, what obedience in marriage actually means, and what both men and women are being called to as husband and wife.
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On this episode, Christine chats with Catholic wife, mother, singer, speaker, and fellow podcaster Stacey Sumereau about the process of discernment and how discerning it's just some "one and done" kind of thing but rather, a lifelong endeavor aimed at bringing us closer to God.
Connect with Stacey at StaceySumereau.com!
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We can know God through creation, revelation, and reason. In this episode, Christine and Pat take a deeper look at each of these ways.
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Throughout the Old Testament, "Son of God" is used to describe various peoples and angels. So when it comes to Christ, why is it different? In this 5 minute episode of Catechism Fridays, find out!
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In this episode, Christine chats with Aleks "The Hebrew Hammer" Salkin about his nickname, his faith, and the disparaging trend of increased anti-Semitism in the West, and most importantly what we can do to fight against this prejudice. As Catholic apologist Jimmy Akin writes, "it must be recognized by all fair-minded individuals that anti-Judaism and anti-Semitism are contrary to both Christianity and to the New Testament."
Follow Aleks at AlelksSalkin.com.
Read about Anti Semitism on the Anti Defamation League's website.
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What is the meaning of the word "Christ" and how did Jesus reveal Himself as the Christ? In this 5 minute episode, Christine discusses these questions and why not everyone agrees that Christ is the promised Messiah.
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News! Husband Pat will be joining Christine regularly each week for an extra episode of The Catholic Mama. This week: The topic of being spiritual but not religious - and why it's inconsistent and illogical - is explored, plus what Christine and Pat like most about attending the Latin Mass.
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Join Christine on this episode as she interviews Catholic and clinical psychologist Dr. Kevin Vost on memorization techniques that will help you memorize important aspects of the faith. Also, it's giveaway time! In honor of a year and a half of podcasting, Christine will be giving away a copy of Dr. Vost's book Memorize the Faith, as well as a rosary and the booklet Pray (Don't Just Say) the Rosary. To enter, leave a glowing review for The Catholic Mama on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or wherever you listen and send a screenshot of the review to christine(at)thecatholicmama(dot)com.
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After spending time deepening our understanding of God the Father, we now move into God the Son, with our first in-depth look at who Jesus Christ is and His role in our salvation. In this mini-episode, Christine also discusses the meaning of catechism in the Catholic faith.
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On this episode, Christine's husband, Pat, takes over the show to interview Christine on her former life of being spiritual but not religious and how inconsistent and ultimately dangerous this belief system is.
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Adam and Eve condemned all of humanity to a fallen state with their disobedience to God, but another of God's creations fell first: The Angels. In this mini episode, Christine reads from the Catholic Catechism on the fall of these pure spirits and why those who chose to turn away from God will always be fallen.
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Is questioning your faith a good thing? What do you do with the questions you have? Is curiosity a vice or a virtue? In this episode of The Catholic Mama, Christine breaks down curiosity and study and how to approach the questions that arise about our Catholic faith with purpose.
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God created man to be in an ordered relation with his Creator, but alas, man fell victim to the deceiver's lies and turned his back on God. What was Paradise like before this event? What happened after? And why are humans today still stained by original sin? Answers in this week's mini episode of Catechism Fridays.
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How many of us have skipped from Thanksgiving (or even Halloween!) straight to Christmas? The retail sector certainly does and increasingly so do our homes, as well. In this episode, Christine explains what advent is, why it is worth observing, and how to do it, even if you've already begun decorating your house for Christmas. For all the resources mentioned in the show, head here or to The Catholic Mama website.
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We're continuing our foray back in time in this week's mini episode to see how the Catholic Catechism published in 1566 explains the sacramental nature of marriage as well as what duties husbands and wives have in marriage.
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Typically, guilt is looked down upon as a feeling we should generally try to avoid. But in this episode, Christine discusses why guilt can actually be a tool used for the betterment of our souls, as well as what we should do with those feelings when they arise.
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We're going back in time in this week's mini episode to see how the Catholic Catechism published in 1566 differs from the current catechism, specifically in regards to marriage. Has anything changed?
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Catholic writer Jeannie Ewing joins Christine on this episode of The Catholic Mama to get real about motherhood, pregnancy, and the whole host of emotions that come along for the ride.
Be sure and connect with Jeannie at JeannieEwing.com.
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Whether or not Catholics can, in good conscience, celebrate Halloween is more than just a simple yes/no question. In this replay episode from 2018, Christine answers the question about Catholics and Halloween and gives some practical ideas on how to celebrate.
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Catholic author Carrie Gress joins Christine on this episode of The Catholic Mama to chat about her two newest books, The Anti-Mary Exposed and Theology of Home, as well as the toxic femininity that has invaded our postmodern culture. While a malignant spirit has promoted the worst of the feminine and has caused real damage to the culture of the whole as well as to each man and woman individually, there is hope in the best of the feminine - our Blessed Mother.
Be sure and connect with Carrie and all her great work at TheologyOfHome.com.
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In a poll on Instagram earlier this week, Christine asked followers what brought them to Catholicism, if they were reverts/converts and what kept them Catholic, if they were cradles. The responses were all great and really showed the beauty and truth of our faith. In this episode, Christine and Husband Pat talk about many of these reasons and how to utilize them to evangelize the faith to people in your own life.
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After taking a closer look last week at angels, in this episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine dives into the second part of the phrase "Heaven and Earth" to discuss why God created humans just as He did.
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Questions about the pope and papal infallibility have been confusing Catholics and non-Catholics alike for years. In this episode, Christine is joined by Husband Pat to discuss a brief overview of what papal infallibility is - and what it isn't - and why the concept is more scripturally evidenced than commonly thought.
Resources for those who would like to dig deeper into the subject include:
Stephen Ray's The Papacy: What the Pope Does and Why It Matters
Jimmy Akin's Teaching with Authority
Scott Hahn's Why Do We Have a Pope?
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In this episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine takes a deeper look at what the Catholic Catechism has to say about angels - "a reality of faith" in our religious tradition. From ministering to Christ during his earthly life to being present besides each believer throughout his or her life, angels are among us.
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Who are the angels? For what purpose did God create them? In this episode, Christine is joined by Carrie Magalski, author of the book Heaven's Angels, to discuss who exactly are God's angels. Based on the extensive work that St. Thomas Aquinas put into understanding these pure spiritual beings, Heaven's Angels draws heavily from the Thomistic viewpoint on God's spirit creations.
Connect with Carrie at heavensangelsbook.com.
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The Problem of Suffering and Evil is certainly a problem for many believers and a stumbling block towards the faith for non-believers. How could an all-loving God allow suffering and evil to exist? In this mini episode, Christine discusses what the Catholic Church teaches about suffering, our perfect God, and why the two aren't opposed.
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For non-Catholics, the concept of Purgatory can seem very problematic. But for Catholics? Not so. In this episode, the concept of Purgatory and why it makes sense from both a scriptural and philosophical standpoint are explored.
For more on Purgatory, check out these resources:
Father Spitzer's Universe 11/9/2016 episode
Tim Staples, "Is Purgatory in the Bible?"
"What Is Purgatory?," Catholic Answers
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Netflix, Disney, Target, Pinterest...is there a point to boycotting these companies or is it just a couple of bucks here and there that no one notices has gone missing from the bottom line? In this episode, Christine and Husband Pat jam on what our moral and prudential obligations are to boycotting companies that promote anti-Catholic policies.
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In this mini episode of The Catholic Mama, Christine discusses the purpose of Creation and God's love for us.
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After years of playing around with poorly formed spiritual ideas and eventually devolving into atheism, Christine found that one of the best ways to climb out of the muck was to open herself to the Holy Spirit...through a faith challenge. "What if ,for 30 days, you just believed?" With this question in mind, Christine set out to see if being a Christian made any difference or any sense. It wasn't long before she found an answer. In this episode, she shares what she did and ideas on how to do a faith challenge of your own.
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Much of what is covered on The Catholic Mama covers apologetics - how to defend and better understand the Catholic faith. In this episode, Christine gets personal, sharing what she loves most about her faith and how it has transformed her life over the past couple of years.
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In light of recent comments made by Father Arturo Sosa, Jesuit Superior General, that hell is merely a symbol and not a reality, we take to the Catholic Catechism in this mini-episode to talk about Hell and just how real it is.
To read Fr. Sosa's comments, go here: http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/jesuit-superior-general-satan-is-a-symbolic-reality
Christine also referenced a Trent Horn article on Catholic Answers, which can be found here: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/yes-hell-is-real-and-eternal
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Heading to Google to find some of the most popular questions about Catholicism, Christine is joined by Husband Pat to answer questions including "Do Catholics worship Mary?" and "Do Catholics believe in birth control?" and more.
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Taking on the recent Pew Study that shows only 1/3 of Catholics believe in the Real Presence in the Eucharist, Christine is joined by Husband Pat to discuss transubstantiation. And to that end, if Our Blessed Lord is really present in the Eucharist, then how we approach the Mass should be more reverent. So the topics of how to receive the Eucharist, wearing a veil, wearing your Sunday best and more are also discussed.
For more information on the transubstantiation, head over to therealpresence.org
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In this episode, inspired by an especially hectic week, Christine shares five ways that busy moms, dads, and anyone can get more prayer time in during the day, as well as how to connect more with the mass when you go - with or without small children.
Finally, in light of the recent Pew Study that shows only 1/3 of Catholics believe in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, Christine spends some time discussing the transubstantiation and why it's so important to the Catholic faith.
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The Catechism spends a surprising length of time discussing the importance of Creation and what these initial acts that we read of in Scripture reveal to us about God. In this mini episode, Christine discusses Creation and why it's so important.
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Note: Sorry for the "tin can" sound quality on this one. Audio went a little haywire with my microphone, but it's still a-okay to listen to. Promise :)
In EP 57, Christine shares research about how the media - TV and magazines in particular - affects the moral beliefs and behavior of both adolescents and adults. It should come as no surprise that seeing on the big screen or reading in print certain behaviors normalizes them to viewers/readers and can have disastrous consequences on individual behavior and culture-wide mores.
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What makes God "almighty" and why is it important that we believe and honor that He is? In this mini episode of Catechism Fridays, we take a look again at the Nicene Creed where it states that God is almighty.
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In this episode, Christine shares an episode that her husband Pat did with bioethicist and professor at Villanova University, Dr. Steven Napier, on the philosophy of life and why the pro-life position is actually the pro-love and a pro-woman position. While a lengthy episode that dives into both philosophical and pop cultural objections and arguments, you'll find it to be accessible and enjoyable.
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In this episode, Christine is joined by Husband Pat to discuss how becoming Catholic has changed their marriage and what advice they would have given to their former selves. Now, whether or not their younger selves would have listened to any of this advice is in doubt, but it's a fun and useful exercise nonetheless.
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In Episode 54, Christine is joined by Catholic author and convert Eric Robinson to discuss his journey from Protestantism to Catholicism and his deep appreciation and understanding of the Blessed Mother.
Coming from a Christian denomination that does not venerate Mary, Eric's respect and love for her now as a Catholic spurred him to dive deep into Marian research and the rich tradition that has venerated her for centuries.
Find and follow Eric:
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/polycarps-paradigm/id1460313662
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu8R9qv1hI0WqhYbGMF73BQ
Website – https://polycarpsparadigm.com
Support Eric on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/polycarpsparadigm
Eric's book “Thoughts of a Changed Mind: Letters from Father to Son” on Lulu and Amazon
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The Trinity is a difficult thing to explain - how can three divine persons be different but inseparable? While understanding this is beyond the abilities of our human intellect during this life, unless revealed more deeply to us by God, it is the central belief of the Christian faith.
This episode of Catechism Fridays hopes to better explain the Trinity according to the Catholic Catechism is about 12 minutes.
To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, its social teachings, and more, purchase your own copy of the Catholic Catechism here.
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In Episode 53, Christine is joined by Catholic journalist Jennifer Hartline to discuss the danger the transgender ideology has on women - from sports to safety. Spurred by the recent news reports of biological girls being beat in sports by biological boys who identify as female, Christine and Jennifer dive into this timely and controversial topic, why it is so dangerous, and how we can fight against it.
Read Jennifer's article "Girl vs. Transgender: Girls Will Lose Every Time" here: https://stream.org/girls-vs-transgender-girls-will-lose-every-time/
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In this week's episode of The Catholic Mama, Christine chats with Emily Malloy, blogger and co-founder of Lilies + Loaves, a Catholic children's clothing line, to discuss creativity - even if you don't consider yourself "the creative one" - and failure - is it really all that bad? - from a Catholic perspective.
Find Emily on Instagram @theemilymalloy and at Lilies + Loaves
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On this episode of The Catholic Mama, Christine is joined by author TJ Burdick to discuss his book, The Rosary in Kidspeak, catechizing our children, and how to pray the rosary as a family (yes it's possible!...and not as challenging as you might think).
Head to TJBurdick.com to learn more about The Rosary in Kidspeak. You can also find TJ's work at TinyThomists.com and Signum Dei.
Do you have a question or comment for The Catholic Mama? Head to http://www.thecatholicmama.com/contact and send Christine a note.
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Diving into the first line of the Apostles' and Nicene Creed - "I believe in [the one] God" unearths more nuance than might be expected from a simple sentence. In this mini episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine details exactly what this line means - and it is certainly packed with meaning.
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Thanks to everyone who has been listening to The Catholic Mama podcast and helped us get to 50 episodes!! In this episode, Christine talks about what she learned from reading the Bible cover to cover in a year. From understanding the importance of the Old Testament to realizing how self-refuting sola scriptura really is, the journey was an interesting one. She also discusses how she structured her readings to make it through the Bible in that relatively short amount of time.
Plus she answers a listener's question. Do you have a question or comment for The Catholic Mama? Head to http://www.thecatholicmama.com/contact and send Christine a note.
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Heading into Section Two of Part One of the Catechism, in this week's episode of Catechism Fridays, The Catholic Mama discusses what a profession of faith is, why it's important, and an explanation of two of the key Creeds in the Catholic Church.
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When evangelizing our faith, the way in which we state our case is as important as what we say. In this episode, Christine is joined by Husband Pat to go over two recent case studies on both ends of the faith spectrum and how better to respond to people who may attack you for your beliefs as well as how to better and effectively evangelize others of your own faith.
Also, as Christine mentioned in the episode, please take a moment to sign (and share!) the petition telling Netflix that you do not approve of its pro-abortion agenda with the company's decision to fight against the Heartbeat Law in Georgia. Sign the petition HERE (https://bit.ly/2W2pwWq).
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In this week's episode of Catechism Fridays, The Catholic Mama turns to the Catechism to answer the question, "What is faith?" By discussing that faith is both an act of grace as well as an act of human will, it sheds light on what our own participation in faith should be.
To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, its social teachings, and more, purchase your own copy of the Catholic Catechism here.
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Talking to your children about God can seem pretty daunting. Where do you start? What do you say? What don't you say? In this episode, Christine discusses an overarching strategy to get the conversation going, how to respond to kids' questions, and where to find the resources that will arm you with good, honest answers about our Catholic faith.
Some resources that Christine mentions include:
- The Catholic Mama's free eBook, How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available here.
- EWTN.com and CatholicAnswers.com
- The Catholic Catechism, which you can purchase off Amazon here or find in the book section of your parish for free or a small donation.
- Catholic Sprouts podcast on iTunes.
- Christian children's books, including Max Lucado's You Are Special
- Your local Catholic bookstore! Where you can find games, puzzles, children's rosaries, prayer cards, books, and more to guide your child to a better understanding of our faith
- EP 40 of The Catholic Mama podcast "The 10+ Books Every Christian Should Read"
As more states legislate to outlaw abortion, we can expect more and more internet, television, and in-person debates on whether or not the government has a right to prohibit abortion. Many of these debates devolve into name calling, science denying, and sensationalist arguments that are altogether unproductive.
In this episode of The Catholic Mama, Christine and husband Pat respond to a recent segment of abc's "The View" in which the co-hosts perpetuate many of the same old flawed pro-choice tropes and discuss how to approach and debunk these emotion-filled arguments in a logical, charitable, but strong way.
For further learning, listen to this bonus podcast episode with Peter Koch, a bioethicist and professor of philosophy at Villanova University. As well as this episode on "The Pro-Life Arguments You Need to Know."
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What is the purpose of the Church? How does our faith in God come into play? In this episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine discusses the one faith and how it is taught, guarded, and propagated by Holy Mother Church. As St. Cyprian wrote, "No one can have God as Father who does not have the Church as Mother."
To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, its social teachings, and more, purchase your own copy of the Catholic Catechism here.
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In this episode of The Catholic Mama, Christine comments on the leggings debate, after the publication of an open letter condemning the fashion attire in the Notre Dame student-run newspaper late last month. Which brings up the questions: What actually is modesty? How can you develop it in yourself or teach others about it? And can you still wear leggings? The answers? Listen to find out.
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In this episode of The Catholic Mama, Christine and "the husband" take down some of the most prevalent - and erroneous - myths people outside of the Church hold. Myths, like Catholics worship Mary and have to work their way into Heaven are covered, and more.
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In this "sick day" episode, Christine shares a podcast episode of her husband's show, The Pat Flynn Show, where he sits down with Dr. Michael Rota to discuss Pascal's Wager - the famous "bet" from 17th Century genius Blaise Pascal, on whether being a practicing Christian is reasonable. A great episode to share with your agnostic friends and family, you're gonna learn a lot.
Christine will be back from "sick leave" next week.
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With Christine feeling under the weather this week, Husband Pat steps in to record this episode of Catechism Friday and discuss what man’s response to God historically has been.
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In this episode of The Catholic Mama, Christine is joined by Dr. Mary Anne Urlakis, devout Catholic, mother of 8, and host of WCAT Radio program Inter Vitam et Mortem, to discuss how to keep kids Catholic during typically a very secular time and place of their lives - on the college campus.
Even for parents with children too young for college, this is a must-listen, because, as you might guess, being able to keep your children Catholic as they age means starting as early as possible.
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In this week's mini-episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine reads from the Catholic Catechism to discover how we should read the Bible and why we should be doing it. Plus: Is the Old Testament void or does it still have value?
To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, its social teachings, and more, purchase your own copy of the Catholic Catechism here.
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In this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine is joined by Catholic convert, historian, and author Dr. Rachel Fulton Brown to discuss the nearly lost but marvelously rich history of Marian devotion, harkening back hundreds of years ago to the Medieval period, what we can learn from that devotion today, and how it inspired Rachel's own conversion.
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In this week's mini-episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine discusses who the author of Sacred Scripture is, how it is preserved not as a dead book but a living Word, and how we should read that scripture.
To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, its social teachings, and more, purchase your own copy of the Catholic Catechism here.
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On this episode, Christine talks about Liturgical Living - what it is and how to get started in celebrating the Church's liturgical calendar in meaningful but simple ways. It doesn't have to be - and shouldn't be - stressful or overwhelming, but rather, it should be first a commitment to the fundamentals of our Catholic Christian faith practices and then adding in celebrations that feel right to you.
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In this week's mini-episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine explains what the Church and her faithful are really doing during Lent, as well as a brief explanation of liturgical seasons, which have its culmination and focal point just six weeks from now at Easter.
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On this episode, Christine and Husband Pat discuss the books that have been essential to their faith journey. From Fulton Sheen to Fr. Spitzer, C.S. Lewis to Lee Strobel, there is a book on this recommendation list for every Christian, and each book recommended on this episode is worth spending time with.
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In this week's mini-episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine explains why the Church can't simply change Her teachings to "go with the times."
Is it because the Church wants to be a stodgy, rule-enforcing patriarchy or is it because She is the preserver of the Word of God?
Listen to this five minute episode and find out ;)
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In this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine is joined by Catholic wife and mother, speaker and writer Bonnie Engstrom to discuss how our God is the Living God, Who still works among us, loves us, and cares for us in very real ways, including the miraculous and wondrous saving of her stillborn son over eight years ago through the intercession of Fulton Sheen. While the investigation into the alleged miracle is on pause (and hopefully coming to an end soon), the implications of it are clear: God is here, He is among us, and He loves us.
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As a follow up to the episode of The Catholic Mama entitled “Pro-Life Arguments You Need to Know,” we’re sharing an episode from The Pat Flynn Show in which a practicing bioethicist joins the program to discuss in greater detail the ethical dilemma abortion presents.
Once you’ve listened to the TCM pro-life episode, dive deeper into the abortion debate with this bonus episode. And learn more about the arguments HERE.
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In this week's mini-episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine explains the precepts of our Catholic faith. In other words, what is the bare minimum that we need to do to be considered in good standing with the Church?
Listing out each of the five precepts and what they mean, Christine then goes into issuing a challenge to listeners to deepen their religious life.
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In light of the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the horrific and recently passed NY laws permitting abortion up to 40 weeks, as well as the unfortunate news that other states are planning to follow in NYS's footsteps, now is the time to better understand pro-life arguments. From social media arguments to in-person debates at family gatherings, the abortion topic is top of mind and incredibly heated.
On this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine and "Husband Pat" talk through the best arguments you need to know - no Bible needed on these. They are purely philosophical arguments.
As well, it's important to know the arguments not to make. This episode has them both.
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In this week's mini-episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine explains why we need Sacred Scripture and Holy Tradition. They are of equal importance and cannot be separated (Looking at you, sola scriptura people!)
Learn what the Catholic Catechism says on the subject of Scripture and Tradition in this short 6 minute episode.
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Catholic writer Emily Stimpson Chapman joins Christine in this episode to discuss what eating and food means to the Catholic faithful. For anyone interested in faith, liturgical living, entertaining/hosting, and food, this is one podcast you need to listen to. Read the accompanying post here.
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On the last Catechism Friday episode, Christine talked about how man seeks God. But did you know that God also seeks us? In doing so, He wants us to know about The One Who Created Us
In this mini-episode, Christine discusses God\'s desire to make Himself known to man and whether or not we can expect any more revelation from Him.
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Moms and dads know - bringing little ones to church can be STRESSFUL. In this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine is joined by soon-to-be published children's book author Steph Hampton on strategies, tips, and tricks for getting children to be well-behaved in church, plus offer solidarity to parents who struggle with taking their kids to mass.
Need more strategies on how to have well-behaved kids at church, restaurants, and elsewhere, then you'll want to read this post.
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Without being able to explicitly see God, what can we learn about Him? Through His constant seeking of us and our draw towards Him, as well as study of the things He created, we are able to know much.
In this mini-episode, Christine discusses man's desire for God, our knowledge of Him, and the knowledge of Him that the Church holds to be true.
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Christine sits down with "Husband Pat" to discuss everyone's favorite subject: Sin LOLOL
But on the other side of our turning away from God, there is His absolute Mercy and forgiveness. And the way to know and feel this mercy is through one of the sacraments He gave us - reconciliation.
In this episode, discover the reasons behind why this sacrament exists, why you should participate in it, and some practical ideas for how to do so, even if it's been a very long time since you last reconciled with God.
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God created all things to be good, including his angels. They accompany us in this life, and they were present, attentive, and celebratory during the life of Jesus as well.
Yet there were others who fell, including the one who whispered seductive things into our first human parents' ears in the Garden of Eden.
What is the official Church teachings on the angels? Listen to this 9 minute episode to find out.
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Christine is joined by unapologetically apologetics enthusiast Leah Moler in this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast to discuss a dirty and loaded word in today's society: Feminism.
Can you be a Catholic and be a feminist? What does "feminism" actually mean? Listen in to this episode to see if you're ready as a Catholic to take back this hijacked word.
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Think horoscopes, astrology, and palm readings are just fun and games? Think again! These practices bring us to sin against the Lord in terms of the First Commandment. But why?
Listen to this 6 minute episode to learn more the practice of divination and trusting in God.
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Christine is joined by Catholic writer and speaker Jeannie Ewing to discuss finding mercy and hope in the journey through motherhood. A spiritual writer who focuses on accepting and overcoming grief, Jeannie shares insights into pregnancy and childbirth, as well as God's gift of mercy that He shares with each of us.
You can find Jeannie at JeannieEwing.com and pick up a copy of her latest book, For Those Who Grieve, and CD, Amazing Mercy: Songs and Stories of Hope HERE.
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Think of the phrase "social justice" and "warrior" might be the next word that pops to mind. In our culture today, social justice warriors, SJWs for short, can conjure up mental pictures of screeching bleeding heart progressives. But what about the concept of "social justice"? What is that to the Catholic Church?
Listen to this short 10 minute episode to learn more about the real meaning of social justice.
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Christine is joined by "Husband Pat" to discuss Arguing 101: What is arguing really? What makes for a good religious argument? How do you spot bad arguments? And perhaps most importantly, what do you do when you find yourself in a religious argument online?
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Christine is joined by Father Dennis Billy and Eileen Cunis, the author-illustrator team behind the beautifully written and illustrated children's book, Jacob's Wood, to discuss the meaning of word and picture to children and how even children's literature can awaken something beautiful in adults.
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Continuing on the topic of tough and controversial social teachings of the Catholic Church, Christine discusses homosexual tendencies.
Covered under the Sixth Commandment "Thou shalt not commit adultery," homosexuality is an offense against the natural law and is a disordered behavior.
Men and women who face the difficulties of homosexual tendencies are called to a life of chastity, to unite themselves with Christ's suffering, and work towards Christian perfection.
Listen to this short episode to learn more about the Church's teachings on homosexuality.
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Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter are the bookends of the Catholic liturgical year, and as faithful, we know pretty much what we need to do during those times in order to successfully practice our faith.
But what about during the other times of the year? How do we improve ourselves spiritually when there is less particular instruction?
In this episode, Christine talks about three powerful ways to advance on your own spiritual journey outside of Christmas and Easter.
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In the 21st Century, nearly half of all US marriages end in divorce. It disrupts the family structure, harms children, and damages society. The Catholic Church, based on Genesis and the teachings of Jesus, has held firm in its rejection of society's pressure to accept divorce.
Listen to this 8 minute episode to learn more about the Church's teachings on divorce.
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Christine chats with Catholic writer, speaker pregnancy and birth advocate, doula, wife, and mother of six, Mary Haseltine in this episode of The Catholic Mama to discuss Mary's new book Made for This: A Catholic Mom's Guide to Birth and how women are created to give life. Pregnancy, fertility, childbirth, motherhood...these are all divinely inspired and bring us closer to God.
Find Mary on Instagram and at https://www.maryhaseltine.com/
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Continuing on the topic of tough and controversial social teachings of the Catholic Church, Christine discusses abortion.
Covered under the Fifth Commandment "Thou shalt not commit murder," abortion is a mortal sin that disrespects the human life that God created in the image of Himself.
We are valuable and our Creator loves us, no matter what size or stage of development we are in.
For women who have had an abortion or for anyone who feels they have been hurt by abortion, healing, mercy, and forgiveness are all available to you through the Catholic Church. If you haven't already, take part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. You may also benefit from Rachel's Vineyard, a post-abortive healing Catholic ministry.
Listen to this 7 minute episode to learn more about the Church's teachings on abortion.
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Christine and Pat sit down to talk action, adventure and...Christian morality? Yep! In this episode, The Catholic Mama discusses the best action movies of the year from a Catholic perspective. Hollywood, it seems, got a few things right in 2018.
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In this mini-episode, Christine dives into one of the most controversial social teachings of the Church: Contraception.
Understanding the body-spirit connection we are all created with, what marriage actually is, and what its natural end is makes the rejection of contraception a non-issue.
Listen to this 8 minute episode to learn more about the Church's teachings on contraception and the conjugal act.
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In evangelizing, there are certain buzz objection to Catholicism that seem to come up - one of them is whether it's right for Catholics to only allow men to become priests. This, in turn, begs the question - if women aren't allowed to become priests, what are their roles within the Church? In Episode 28 of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine dives into this question.
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In this mini-episode, Christine discusses the last of the Seven Sacred Sacraments: The Sacrament of Holy Orders.
In regards to the purpose of this sacrament, St. Gregory says it most beautifully: "We must begin by purifying ourselves before purifying others; we must be instructed to be able to instruct, become light to illuminate, draw close to God to bring him close to others, be sanctified to sanctify, lead by the hand and counsel prudently. I know whose ministers we are, where we find ourselves and to where we strive. I know God's greatness and man's weakness, but also his potential. [Who then is the priest? He is] the defender of truth, who stands with angels, gives glory with archangels, causes sacrifices to rise to the altar on high, shares Christ's priesthood, refashions creation, restores it in God's image, recreates it for the world on high and, even greater, is divinized and divinizes. And the holy Cure of Ars: "The priest continues the work of redemption on earth. . . . If we really understood the priest on earth, we would die not of fright but of love. . . . The Priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus. (CCC 1581)
Listen to this 7 minute episode to learn more about the Church's teachings on the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
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If you're burnt out on holiday stuff by December 25th or feel like just one day to celebrate isn't enough, take a listen to EP 26: How to Celebrate Christmas Like a Catholic.
Christine explains both advent and the Octave of Christmas and how-and why - to celebrate both...and they're probably different than how most people are celebrating Christmas now.
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In this mini-episode, Christine discusses the sixth of the Seven Sacred Sacraments: Anointing the Sick.
"By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ." (CCC 1499)
Listen to this 7 minute episode to learn more about the Church's teachings on the Anointing of the Sick.
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Christine is joined by her husband Pat to discuss how their lives have changed since becoming Christians a year ago. Has life been harder? Yes. Has it been richer and fuller? A resounding yes.
Listen in as Christine and Pat give insight, inspiration, and some advice on being a Catholic Christian in 2018.
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In this mini-episode, Christine discusses the fifth of the Seven Sacred Sacraments: Penance, otherwise known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Confession, Conversion, and Forgiveness.
"The sinner wounds God's honor and love, his own human dignity as a man called to be a son of God, and the spiritual well-being of the Church, of which each Christian ought to be a living stone." (CCC 1487)
Listen to this 9 minute episode to learn more about the Church's teachings on Reconciliation. To learn more, be sure and listen to Episode 3 of The Catholic Mama podcast which dives more fully into this sacrament.
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In EP 25, Christine chats with Katie Bogner, blogger, educator, and passionate lifelong Catholic. From a love of Fulton Sheen to a desire to help other educators and parents provide great catechesis to their students, children and themselves, Katie is a great example of a Catholic who embodies and lives out their faith.
Find Katie (and some really great resources!) on her website: http://www.looktohimandberadiant.com
Pray along with Christine as she prays the Divine Mercy Chaplet. This can be completed on rosary beads, if you have them available.
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In this mini-episode, Christine discusses the fourth of the Seven Sacred Sacraments: Matrimony.
Marriage was raised by Christ to the level of a sacrament by rooting the concept of marriage to the very beginning of the creation of man. And while sin has introduced many hardships into marriage, it ultimately is there to lead us on a path to holiness through self-giving, love, and participation in creation.
Listen to this 8 minute episode to learn more about the Church's teachings on matrimony
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Follow along with Christine as she prays the rosary's Luminous Mysteries.
I. The Baptism of Jesus
II. The Wedding at Cana
III. Proclamation of the Kingdom
IV. The Transfiguration
V. Institution of the Eucharist
The rosary is a powerful and beautiful prayer that can (and should!) be included in daily prayer. Hopefully, this episode of The Catholic Mama will help you do just that.
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Heading on the road for a long trip? Taking a plane across country? In this episode, Christine shares the strategies she's been using with her three small children on 20+ flights and over 30,000 miles of road trip driving in the past five years.
With some preparation and expectation setting, traveling with small children doesn't have to be overly stressful and it can actually be enjoyable.
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In this mini-episode, Christine discusses the third of the Seven Sacred Sacraments: the Eucharist.
The Eucharist is the heart and summit of the Catholic life as we drawn ever nearer to our Lord in Heaven and to one another within the mystical body of His Church.
Listen to this 7 minute episode to learn more about the third of the three sacraments of Christian Initiation.
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In this episode, Christine gives a brief history of Halloween and just how very Catholic its origins are. Does that mean Catholics can celebrate this holiday? If so, what are the appropriate ways to celebrate it? Listen to learn more about this holiday.
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In this mini-episode, Christine discusses the second of the Seven Sacred Sacraments: Confirmation. In this rite, with the anointing of oils and laying on of hands, the Holy Spirit descends upon the recipient and better perfects the baptismal grace.
Listen to this 8 minute episode to learn more about the second of the three sacraments of Christian Initiation.
To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, purchase your own copy of the Catholic Catechism here.
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Did the Church Fathers, the earliest Christians, those closes to Jesus get it right? Or did it need to be improved upon over many years of debate and study?
In this episode, Christine is joined by Pat to discuss how the writings and beliefs of the earliest Christians were no doubt Catholic.
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In this mini-episode, Christine discusses the first of the Seven Sacred Sacraments: Baptism. This is the first rite, the sacrament that brings catechumens into the Church, to die to themselves and be resurrected with Christ into a new creature.
Listen to this 7 minute episode to learn more about this first sacrament.
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In last week's episode, we discussed the three root sins and gave the homework to discern which one most traps you.
In Episode 21, Pat joins Christine to discuss the theological virtues, that is the only real antidotes to the poison that is root sin.
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Saying goodbye to our exposition on the Ten Commandments, we head this week into the Sacred Sacraments of the Catholic Church, of which there are seven.
In this mini-episode, Christine offers a brief introduction to these sacraments but spends time laying out the critical understanding of what man is - both body and soul united into one nature. Why does this matter to the sacraments? Listen and find out!
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Follow along with Christine as she prays the rosary's Sorrowful Mysteries.
The rosary is a powerful and beautiful prayer that can (and should!) be included in daily prayer. Hopefully, this episode of The Catholic Mama will help you do just that.
To learn more on how to pray the rosary, click here.
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On our paths to sainthood, we need to fully come to terms with ourselves, including what drives us. As fallen beings, we are driven by sin, and while there are many ways in which to sin, they all boil down to one of three root sins: Pride, Vanity, and Sensuality. Which one do you most heavily identify with? Listen to this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast to find out.
Follow along with Christine as she prays the rosary's Joyous Mysteries.
The rosary is a powerful and beautiful prayer that can (and should!) be included in daily prayer. Hopefully, this episode of The Catholic Mama will help you do just that.
To learn more on how to pray the rosary, click here.
For more information on the Blessed Mother, click here.
You can buy a copy of Let's Pray (Not Just Say) the Rosary on Amazon.
The Tenth Commandment: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods.
At the root of the Tenth Commandment is what St. Augustine called "thediabolical sin" - envy. It is the root of hatred, anger, joy caused by the misfortune of others and more.
As baptized persons, we must commit ourselves to combating this urge to feel sadness at the sight of others' prosperity by aligning our will with God's. But how to do that? Listen in on this mini-episode to learn more.
To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Tenth Commandment, purchase your own copy of the Catholic Catechism here.
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Follow along with Christine as she prays the rosary's Glorious Mysteries.
The rosary is a powerful and beautiful prayer that can (and should!) be included in daily prayer. Hopefully, this episode of The Catholic Mama will help you do just that.
To learn more on how to pray the rosary, click here.
For more information on the Blessed Mother, click here.
You can buy a copy of Let's Pray (Not Just Say) the Rosary on Amazon.
God gives us free will aka freedom of choice. But if we want to elevate ourselves, to pursue God and keep Christ at the center of our lives, it isn't freedom of choice that we should chase but rather freedom for excellence.
In this episode of The Catholic Mama, Christine is joined by her husband Pat to discuss prudence, freedom for excellence, and practical advice on how to become a most excellent Catholic.
Pat's latest book, How to Be Better at (Almost) Everything, which was mentioned in the episode is available for pre-order on Amazon, or by clicking here.
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Thank you and many blessings to you.
The Ninth Commandment: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife.
As Jesus said in Chapter 5 of Matthew, a man has committed adultery already if he has lusted after another. So while the Sixth Commandment deals with the actual physical acts of sexual immorality, the Ninth brings it into the heart. What goes on there is as important as what happens externally.
Listen in on this mini-episode of The Catholic Mama's Catechism Fridays, we explore the Ninth Commandment, why what happens within our hearts and minds matter and how to win the struggle against carnal lust.
To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Ninth Commandment, purchase your own copy of the Catholic Catechism here.
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In EP 18 of The Catholic Mama, Christine is joined by her husband Pat to discuss a statement they encounter often in their evangelization efforts: "I'm a good person, I don't need God."
Is that true? Can someone be a good person without God, or is that an oxymoron? Can a "moral without God" person raise moral children? Find out in this episode.
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The Eighth Commandment: Thou shalt not bear false witness against your neighbor. So basically, don't lie. But is it that simple? Oh no! Never! Because sure we can say, "Don't lie because lying is bad." Well, why is it bad? Who said so and why?
In this mini-episode of The Catholic Mama's Catechism Fridays, we explore the 8th Commandment, why truth matters, and what counts as lying.
To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the eighth commandment, purchase your own copy of the Catholic Catechism here.
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The Seventh Commandment: Thou shalt not steal. In this mini-episode of The Catholic Mama's Catechism Fridays, we explore the 7th Commandment and why not stealing isn't just the act of not taking a physical object from another person without consent (spoiler alert: if you're listening to this podcast instead of doing work at your desk job, you may be in need of a trip to the confessional!)
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Whether you are a new parent (or know of one) or an old veteran, you'll find utility in the parenting resources Christine talks about in this episode of The Catholic Mama.
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The Sixth Commandment: Thou shalt not commit adultery. In this mini-episode of The Catholic Mama's Catechism Fridays, Christine dives into Commandment #6 and how it ties into Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body.
This isn't just about committing the act of adultery but rather separating sexuality from the person, making it an ends rather than an integral part of the human.
To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the sixth commandment, purchase your own copy of the Catholic Catechism here.
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In this special episode of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine joins her husband Pat on his podcast, Sunday School, to discuss the practical applications of prayer - the different kinds, how to get started, and what to expect. This is a great starter for anyone looking to kick off a more dedicated prayer life, or for prayer veterans who'd like a dose of inspiration. Enjoy!
How to Pray the Rosary in Just a Handful of Steps
Pick up your own copy of Divine Mercy for Moms
Learn the Chaplet of Reparation.
The Fifth Commandment: Thou shalt not kill. In this mini-episode of The Catholic Mama's Catechism Fridays, Christine dives into the Commandment #5, discussing not just the obvious prohibition of murder but also the hot button topics of abortion and doctor-assisted suicide. What does the Catholic Catechism have to say about these issues? Why does the Church hold to these beliefs? Listen to learn more.
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With so much going on in the world and in the Church, questions naturally arise regarding our age - is it as bad as it feels? Is our perspective skewed simply because we're in the midst of it all?
In this episode, Christine is joined by two guests - Pat Flynn and Peter Groehler to discuss this age - is it as wicked as it seems?
In this mini-series of The Catholic Mama, Christine dives into the Catholic Catechism in short 5 minute episodes.
We already discussed the first three commandments, which deal with our relationship with God, and now we head into the last seven commandments, which deal with how God has ordained us to have relationships with one another.
The Fourth Commandment? Honor thy father and mother. Why should you? What does that mean exactly? Listen on to find out.
To purchase your own copy of the Catholic Catechism, go here.
In this episode, Christine is joined by fellow Catholic convert Leah Mohler to discuss evangelizing the faith in the modern age, the need for reason and apologetics, and her own conversion from non-denomination Christian to fierce Catholic.
Find Leah on her blog and Instagram.
Christine talks about the Third Commandment in this mini-episode: Keeping the Sabbath holy. God rested from His six days of creation and man ought to as well. But it isn't just a passive activity. The Catholic Catechism also tells us that "it is a day of protest against the servitude of work and the worship of money."
Pick up your own copy of the Catholic Catechism here.
Want to help answer the touch questions about God? Then pick up your FREE copy of The Catholic Mama's "How to Talk to Your Kids about God" eBook, perfect for grown-ups and kids alike. Get yours HERE.
As new converts to Catholicism, Pat and Christine were under no delusions about the sinlessness of the Church. Just look at its history and it is one littered with evil and corruption. But that isn't what defines the Church.
Yet, in light of the terrible revelations of clergy abuse, how should converts, re-verts, and cradle Catholics approach their faith? In this episode, Christine and Pat discuss this very important topic.
Read Pat's guest post on TheCatholicMama.com, "It's Hard Being Catholic Right Now" HERE.
Innately, we all have two things: A sense of the divine (or a pulling towards God) and an ultimate commitment. If these don't lead you to God, they can lead you to a personal religion, "A spiritual but not religious" religion that can have shifting morals, a cavalier attitude, and a general disruptive life.
In this episode of The Catholic Mama, Christine dives into the dangers of leading such a life, including a look back at her own years as one of these followers.
Christine talks about the Second Commandment today, that is, not taking the Lord's name in vain. But this isn't just about not shouting Jesus's name in a moment of anger or frustration. Names are incredibly important in Christian tradition.
Want to help answer the touch questions about God? Then pick up your FREE copy of The Catholic Mama's "How to Talk to Your Kids about God" eBook, perfect for grown-ups and kids alike. Get yours HERE.
In Episode 10, husband and wife Christine and Pat talk about their relationship, how they make it work after 7 years and 3 kids together and what has kept them together (hint: it may have something to do with their conversion).
To read more about Christine's journey to faith, as well as her husband's, head over to TheCatholicMama.com and don't forget to get your free copy of the "How to Talk to Your Kids about God" eBook. It's a great resource for Catholics young and old and in between. Download it here.
Get to know the Catholic teachings on the first of the Ten Commandments, which is one of the two new commandments that Jesus gave to us.
"I, the Lord, am your God...You shall not have other gods besides me...You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart and with all your soul, and with all your strength. (Ex 20:2-3; Dt 6:5)
Get a copy of the Catholic Catechism for yourself here.
Fitness trainer Becca Dalrymple joins Christine in this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast to celebrate her recent recommitment to Christianity.
Growing up with anti-religious feelings and a general discomfort about Jesus, Becca slowly approached Christ and eventually found herself fully committing to Him. From reluctant spectator to active and evangelizing Christian, Becca has an interesting story that may help invigorate your own faith or resonate with your faith journey.
Find Becca - and learn more about her journey to Christ - on her Instagram @1123fitness.
In this mini series on The Catholic Mama, we're diving into the Catholic Catechism. Join me each week, in these 5 minute snackable episodes, as we dive into the Catechism.
In EP 1, learn what the Catholic Catechism is and why it's important. And come back next week as we get to fully understand the Ten Commandments.
Pick up your own copy of the Catholic Catechism here.
In the meantime, don't forget to head over to TheCatholicMama.com and get your free copy of the "How to Talk to Your Kids about God" eBook.
In this episode, Christine talks about how to live the Catholic life with your kids - practical and tactical methods you can start using today to help your domestic church thrive.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Catholic Saints for Children
Word on Fire
Word on Fire podcast
The Catholic Mama's Guide to How to Talk to Your Kids About God
The dilemmas most people have with Christianity on a whole and Catholicism in specific are pretty common. So when trying to go out and share your faith, you'll most likely come across the same objections over and over again.
In this episode, Pat joins Christine to discuss how to approach these objections and refute them when you go out to evangelize.
For a more nuanced discussion of Christian philosophy and doctrine, listen to Pat's podcast episodes of Sunday School. This is a great one to start with, dealing with objective morality and if it's possible without God.
Don't forget to head over to TheCatholicMama.com to get your copy of the free ebook, "How to Talk to Your Kids about God," which helps answer 7 quintessential questions kids and adults alike most often ask.
In this episode, Christine defends - and redefines - the To-Do List, a source of dread and a sort of indentured servitude for many moms and dads.
Many times, you'll read about ditching the To-Do List with messages such as "Just be happy with who you are;" "you're enough," etc. While these are helpful to an extent, these kinds of messages lack strategy that household managers need.
But by reexamining your "To Do's," you can set high expectations for yourself, meet many of those expectations, and learn to have mercy with yourself when you don't. Does this sound familiar? It should. It's how the Catholic Church operates its ministry: High in its standards and high in its mercy. Taking that motto will take your own To-Do List to another level.
On this episode, Christine is joined by Catholic spirituality writer Jeannie Ewing (JeannieEwing.com). Jeannie's writing focuses on grief, redemptive suffering, and waiting aka getting a "not yet" from God in response to our prayers.
As the mother of three young girls, including one who has a rare disease, Jeannie is familiar with the every day feelings of grief and hopelessness, but through an extensive prayer life, dependence on her faith, and keeping Christ at the center of her home and marriage, she has given us the gift of her insight.
Please visit her website for to learn more about her books, including From Grief to Grace at http://jeannieewing.com/
In the episode we also talk about teaching our children to pray. She has a wonderful five step formula for children's prayers. Read the article here.
And don't forget to pick up your free copy of The Catholic Mama's "How to Talk to Your Kids about God" eBook here.
In this episode, Christine has Pat back on the show to discuss the philosophical case that can be made to prove the existence of God, as well as to start to dabble in who God is and ultimately, why believing in Jesus Christ is the sound and logical conclusion.
This will be a multi-part miniseries on The Catholic Mama. Part 1 discusses how we can get to the "God of the Philosophers," the first step in building the case for Christianity.
For more a deeper discussion on Christian philosophy, head over to The Pat Flynn Show for his Sunday School episodes.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the greatest gifts that God has given us, and also one of the least utilized.
In this episode, Christine breaks down what exactly is the Sacrament of Reconciliation, also known as confession, why it's important, why you should take part in it, and how to do it.
Practicing Catholics are required to go to confession at least once a year, but if you've never been or if it's been a long time, or maybe you simply want a reminder of the importance of reconciliation, this episode is a must-listen.
To read more about the Catholic faith, head over to TheCatholicMama.com and get your copy of the FREE eBook, "How to Talk to Your Kids about God" that will help you answer those tough questions kids ask about Christianity.
Spoiler alert! Save this episode for a time when there aren't kids in the room who believe in Santa
Is it better to teach your children that Santa is real or is it better to teach them the truth? The Catholic Mama advocates truth - why? Because if we teach them fantasies that we later redact, it is easy to see that they may question whether what we've told them about God is simply one of those fantasies as well.
If you're worried about how to make the holidays special without Santa, this episode will help you find ways to do just that.
Head over to TheCatholicMama.com to get a FREE eBook on "How to Talk to Your Kids about God," which will help you answer the tough questions that children ask about Christianity.
Welcome to The Catholic Mama podcast! For our inaugural episode, your host Christine Mooney-Flynn is joined by a special guest, her husband Pat.
Together, they share their path to Catholic conversion, a very surprising destination after years of atheism and nihilism. But spurred on by logic, reason, and apologetics, they found they were ready to make that necessary leap of faith...into faith.
CLICK HERE to head over to The Catholic Mama to read more about Christine's conversion and her baptism on Easter Vigil 2018.