Catholic Family Matters

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy takes to the streets of Birmingham...for charity Paul's son runs his last race, for now Betsy and Paul discuss unforgiveness and excommunication Paul reflects on restlessness Betsy plays Believe by Blessing Offer Links: Catholic Answers on Automatic Excommunication Believe by Blessing Offer   Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Birthdays in the Kosinski House Betsy has a good week and JJ is going into the mission Betsy and Paul discuss the pitfalls of contemporary Christian music Paul reflects on hope Betsy plays Counting My Blessings by Seph Schlueter Links: Counting My Blessings by Seph Schlueter   Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy gets a new #1 fan Paul has a couple of #1 fans who also brew beer with him Betsy and Paul discuss persecution Paul reflects on Jesus and His disciples Betsy plays "O God Beyond All Praising" by Sarah Kroger for us Links: What does it mean that blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake? from Got Questions Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted for Righteousness' Sake by Pope Francis O God Beyond All Praising by Sarah Kroger   Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy gets a visitor Paul's son runs...a lot Betsy and Paul discuss peacemakers Paul reflects on praying the Rosary Betsy plays Fall on Me by NEEDTOBREATHE Links: Blessed are the Peacemakers by Catholic Culture Fall on Me by NEEDTOBREATHE   Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy and Paul go on vacation, but not with each other Paul and Betsy discuss Blessed are the Clean of Heart Paul reflects on the parable of the tenants Betsy plays You Are by CAIN Links: You Are by CAIN   Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy and Paul get ready for vacation And they aren't humble, either Paul and Betsy discuss the Beatitude "Blessed are the Merciful" Paul reflects on marriage as a new creation Betsy plays 7000x by Judah and the Lion for us Links: 7000x by Judah and the Lion   Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy attends a funeral Paul has a panic attack, well, almost Betsy and Paul discuss hungering and thirsting for righteousness Paul reflects on stress Betsy play Dreams by Needtobreathe Links: Dreams by Needtobreathe   Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy is doing well and visits with a slow talking priest Paul gets a chance to watch some college athletes run Betsy and Paul discuss the 3rd Beatitude and what meekness really means Paul reflects on how meekness uses wisdom and prudence Betsy introduces us to the song Come to Me by Jamie Grace Links: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth from the Sisters of Mercy What is the true meaning of being meek? by Elias Aslaksen Come to Me by Jamie Grace   Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy gets her head messed with Paul marks the beginning of busy season Betsy and Paul discuss the Beatitude of Mourning Paul reflects on preparing for death Betsy pays tribute to the late Jimmy Buffet Links: Blessed are Those Who Mourn by Clifford Yeary Blessed are Those Who Mourn by Mark Shea Fruitcakes by Jimmy Buffet Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy welcomes this year's college students Paul talks about Eucharistic Adoration at Mercy Parish Betsy and Paul discuss the First Beatitude - The Poor in Spirit Paul reflects on the similarities of the Greatest Commandment and being poor in spirit Betsy plays Jesus, Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood Links: Jesus, Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood   Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy's neighbor busts her knee Paul goes tubing Betsy and Paul discuss what and why the Beatitudes are Paul reflects on the joy of evangelizing with help from Missio Dei and St. John Eudes Betsy brings us On My Way by MercyMe Links: The Beatitudes from Matthew and Luke side by side The differences between the Beatitude of Matthew and Luke from Catholic Answers Will the Beatitudes Make Me Miserable? from Catholic Answers On My Way by MercyMe   Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul goes birdwatching Betsy has Good News along with Cold Brews Betsy and Paul discuss the importance of Liturgical Music Paul reflects on Truth and Justice Betsy discusses our favorite hymns Links: Sacrosanctum Concilium Musicam Sacram Rules on Music used for Mass from Catholic Answers Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship Alleluia: Love is Alive by Steve Angrisano   Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly known as Twitter) On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy celebrates the feast day of the Catholic Campus Ministry with TED Talks Paul celebrates the first day of school Paul and Betsy discuss what the Catholic Church teaches about the Dignity of the Human Person Paul asks the question "Who are you" in relation to who your neighbor is Betsy plays "Every Hour" by David Leonard and Josh Baldwin Links: Life and Dignity of the Human Person from the USCCB "Every Hour" by David Leonard and Josh Baldwin   Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy has emoji issues and divebombing humming birds Paul is an unpatriotic patriot in court Betsy and Paul discuss the heart of prayer Paul vents about the human dignity of everybody, yes including child abusers Betsy plays "You Speak" by Audrey Assad for us Links: God Minutes Podcast - In the Silence by Sr. Kara How Do I Know if I'm Praying Reverently by Busted Halo You Speak by Audrey Assad   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy and Paul interview the FOCUS missionary for UAH, Jocelyn Ohm Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy has a visit from a former student and future sister Paul discusses the perils of watching lacrosse and joys of beer making Betsy and Paul discuss Papal Encyclicals Paul shares a reflection from St. Thomas A Kempis Betsy plays "Maybe It's Okay" by We Are Messengers Links: Differences in Papal writings by Catholic Straight Answers Seven Papal Encyclicals that Changed the World by Stephen Beale Papal Encyclicals Online (plus more) Maybe It's Okay by We Are Messengers   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy and Paul interview JJ Rodriguez   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy and Paul report from North Alabama Catholic Work Camp   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul shares some of his plants Betsy greats new college students at CCM Betsy and Paul discuss the ongoing Eucharistic Revival Paul reflects on equity as the new envy Betsy plays The Lord's Prayer by Matt Maher Links: Eucharistic Revival Resources Sign Up for daily Eucharistic prayers from Our Sunday Visitor The Lord's Prayer by Matt Maher   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy donates to Goodwill Paul complains about being a bachelor Betsy and Paul discuss heresy and explain a few of them Paul reflects on God's will for us Betsy plays Every Bit of Lovely by Jamie Grace Links: The Great Heresies by Catholic Answers 15 Heresies and the Manly Saints Who Fought Them from The Catholic Gentleman The Heresies That Just Won't Go Away from Catholic Answers Every Bit of Lovely by Jamie Grace   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy goes to visit her in-laws Paul's daughter receives the Sacrament of Confirmation Betsy and Paul discuss what it means to be disposed to your prayer life Paul reflects on anxiety and prayer life Betsy plays Still by Steven Curtis Chapman Links: Praying with Scripture by Poco a Poco Still by Steven Curtis Chapman   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy gets some photos of her adopted grandsons crucifying each other Paul enjoys Mother's Day with his family Betsy and Paul discuss the Eschatology of Heaven Paul Reflects on what it means to be perfect as a Christian Betsy plays Benediction by for King & Country for us Links: What is Heaven by Tim Staples Benediction by for King & Country   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy goes to see for King & Country Paul shout-outs to some of our listeners (you know who you are) Betsy and Paul discuss HELL Paul reflects on how hard it is to love God Betsy plays Broken Halos by for King & Country Links: What Is Hell? by Tim Staples (on Catholic Answers) Why did Jesus descend into hell by John Switzer Broken Halos by for King & Country   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Tony becomes the Godfatha (and Betsy is the Godmother) Paul sees band and family Betsy and Paul discuss the second of "The Four Last Things": Judgement Paul reflects on patience Betsy plays Love Me Like I Am by for King & Country Links: What happens when we die? What is the difference between the particular judgment and the final judgment? Why Are There Two Judgments? by Tim Staples Love Me Like I Am by for King & Country Happy Mother's Day Abiding Together Podcast: S12 E15: How to Root Your Kids in the Soil of Faith Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy has several lunch dates Paul is blessed on a couple of blustery days Betsy and Paul discuss Death Paul reflects on the Catholic meaning of death Betsy introduces us to Come What May by We Are Messengers Links: An Overview of Catholic Funeral Rites by the USCCB How Catholic Funerals Secure the Graces We Need at Death by Nicholas Labanca Cremation and the Order of Christian Funerals from the USCCB Memento Mori: How Remembering Our Death Can Inspire Our Lives by Christina Antus Come What May by We Are Messengers   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul sets out to gardening Betsy sets out food Betsy and Paul discuss our impending doom Paul reflects on honoring Mary in the month of May Betsy shows us "First things First" by Consumed by Fire Links: A Very Deep Article on Eschatology from Catholic Answers Introduction on Eschatology from Simply Catholic First things First by Consumed by Fire Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy enjoys some Lauren Daigle Paul goes on retreat and talks about sex, but not at the same time Betsy and Paul discuss Annulments, but their friendship almost ends in divorce (not really, they forgave each other) Paul reflects on spreading the Kingdom of God Betsy shows us "For the Love of God" by Andrew Ripp Links: USCCB Article on Annulments 12 Myths About Marriage Annulments in the Catholic Church from the Diocese of Harrisburg Mercy Parish S.W.A.P Ministry with Paul's talk on Theology of the Body For the Love of God by Andrew Ripp Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

HAPPY EASTER!!! In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy Tells two awesome Dad Jokes Paul puts out a couple of shameless plugs Paul and Betsy discuss the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Paul reflects on nearing the end of life as a Catholic Betsy plays Fear is Not My Future by Maverick City Music Links: Anointing of the Sick from Catholic Answers Fear is Not My Future by Maverick City Music   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy walks a Via Dolorosa at UAH Paul visits old friends Betsy and Paul discuss the sacrament of matrimony Paul reflects on what it means to be a Christian husband Betsy shares "Cornerstone" by TobyMac with us Links: Cornerstone by TobyMac Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul's youngest son turns 9 Betsy visit the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament and talks to college students about masturbation Betsy and Paul discuss the Sacrament of Holy Orders Paul reflects on the recent tragedies with the help of someone on Facebook Betsy introduces us to Running Home by Cochren & Co. Links: Reflection by Elizabeth Clark Evans Running Home by Cochren & Co.   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: If you would like to get a Catholic Family Matters logo sticker, click the email link below Paul doesn't know the difference between a Zen Diagram (which doesn't exist) and a Venn Diagram Betsy and Tony throw down over a couch Betsy and Paul discuss the Sacrament of Confirmation Paul reflects on parents role as first educator Betsy play Desert Road by Casting Crowns Links: Desert Road by Casting Crowns Bishop Baron discusses Confirmation Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy sees dear ol' dad Paul visits the springs Betsy and Paul want you to tell all your sins Paul reflects on the woman at the well Betsy has two songs for us (see below) Links: Why Confess My Sins to a Priest by Fr. Mike Schmitz Confession 201: How to Confess Like an Adult Confession is a Place of Victory by Fr. Mike Schmitz Sanctuary by Oasis Worship Refiner by Maverick City Music Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy has a busy week Paul visits his throne room over, and over, and over... Betsy and Paul discuss the Eucharist Paul (and Betsy) help us reflect on how our Lent is going so far Betsy plays "Thank God I Do" by Lauren Daigle Links: Thank God I Do by Lauren Daigle   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy is about to become a Godparent, again Paul's wife speaks at a Lenten Retreat Betsy and Paul discuss Baptism Paul reflects on embracing our sin Betsy plays Who I am by Ben Fuller for us Links: Most Merciful Jesus Catholic Church Lenten Mission Who I Am by Ben Fuller   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul's a trickster Betsy smears ashes on people's heads Betsy and Paul raise kids and adult kids Paul reflects on being "my brother's keeper" Betsy invites us to listen to Control by Tenth Avenue North Links: Control by Tenth Avenue North   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy gets to witness an engagement Paul eats a lot of spaghetti Paul and Betsy discuss child loss Betsy reflects on our response as Christians to tragedy in our lives Paul shares Father God, Just for Today by LifeStep Links: Father God, Just for Today performed by LifeStep   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy and Paul are thankful for their ministries Betsy attends her students' wedding Betsy and Paul discuss different parenting styles and the effects of the pressure we place on our kids Paul reflects on the dignity of the human person at the end of life Betsy's Christian Music Pick of the Week is the Summons by John Bell Links: What's Your Parenting Style? How Too Much Parental Pressure Can Affect Kids' Mental Health The Summons by John Bell   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy Marches for Life Paul gets Iced in Birmingham Betsy and Paul discuss Catholic Social Teaching Paul reflects on Ordinary Days Betsy has us listen to I See Grace by Micah Tyler Links: Seven Themes on Catholic Social Teach from the USCCB I See Grace by Micah Tyler   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy and Paul welcome one of their favorite Catholics, Rachel Granger Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy goes SEEKing Paul's 12 year old inner child gets seeked Paul and Betsy discuss what idolatry is and its dangers Paul reflects on gearing our resolutions toward God Betsy play "My Story Your Glory" by Matthew West for us Questions to ask yourself to see if you are falling into idolatrous ways: Do I love or treasure anything or anyone more than God? Do I prioritize anything or anyone before God? Does anything bring me more pleasure than the things of God? Do I place my identity in anything over my status as a child of God? Do I look to anything or anyone to meet my needs instead of God? Do I seek fulfillment or satisfaction from anything outside of God? Do I seek comfort outside of God? Links: God Ain't Your Grandma (Making God an Idol) by Fr. Mike Schmitz My Story Your Glory by Matthew West   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul visits with his Brother-In-Law over Christmas Betsy plays hide and SEEK with other podcasters Betsy and Paul discuss redemptive suffering as Catholics Paul reflects on the New Year Betsy plays God Really Loves Us by Crowder Links: A Link to the book "The Mystery of Suffering" by Van Zeller God Really Loves Us by Crowder   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy celebrates Christmas in frozen Florida Paul celebrates Christmas without Jarcia Betsy and Paul discuss the dangers of Vaping and why it is important with our families Paul Reflects on the past year Betsy introduces us to The Best is Yet to Come by Ben Rector Links: The Best is Yet to Come by Ben Rector   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy and Tony reminisce about the first time they met Paul attends a piano recital Betsy and Paul discuss ways to prioritize your marriage and some pitfalls to avoid Paul reflects on how Mary brings Christ to us Betsy introduces us to O Holy Night by Martina McBride Links: Danielle Bean's Girlfriends Podcast titled Prioritize Your Marriage O Holy Night by Martina McBride   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy visits Texas for a wedding Paul watches a bunch of loud and rowdy reindeer race Betsy and Paul discuss Christian Discipleship Paul reflects on the disciples of John the Baptist Betsy plays Little Town by Amy Grant for us Links: Little Town by Amy Grant   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy is taught how to color by number (or something like that) Paul goes to a Youth Mass Betsy and Paul discuss how to minimize your digitals Paul reflects on Big T Tradition Betsy plays Build a Boat by Colton Dixon Links: What is Digital Minimalism No cellphones, no problems: saluting the digital minimalists by Christina Capecchi Build a Boat by Colton Dixon   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy slept for 24 hours as she went to the beach for Thanksgiving Paul had many a food for Thanksgiving but nothing stood out as amazing Paul and Betsy discuss their favorite conversion stories Paul reflects on the quickness of Advent Betsy introduces us to The In Between by Matt Maher Links: The Coming Home Network John Edward's Conversion Story The In Between by Matt Maher   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy enjoys some fish from Tony's excursion Paul brings some teens on service through the town (and CCM) Betsy and Paul discuss Christ the King and Advent Paul kinda reflects on Advent and Death Betsy shows us Gratitude by Brandon Lake Links: USCCB - About the Solemnity of Christ the King USCCB - What is Advent? Chris Stefanick Reflection on Forgiveness for Advent Gratitude by Brandon Lake   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul celebrates his and his daughter's birthday Betsy welcomes new officers at CCM and gives a shout-out Betsy and Paul discuss ethics and the moral life Paul reflects on peace Betsy plays "If the Lord Builds this House" by Hope Durst Links: Morality by the USCCB If the Lord Builds this House by Hope Durst   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy celebrates Tony's Birthday Paul learns the meaning of Semper Paratus This Show's Favorite Catholic, Carol Wiget, loses one of her boys (but then finds him) We introduce one of our favorite Catholics, Carol Wiget and she tells us about herself and CTK Fest Paul reflects on the Dunce Cap Betsy introduces us to 3 of the performers at CTK Fest Links: CTK (Christ the King) Fest Website CTK Fest's Insta Page The Pillar newsletter with the Dunce Cap story Surrender Song by Dana Catherine Fire of My Father by Connor Flanagan Make the Most of It by Joel Vaughn   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul's son Anthony runs Betsy throws some love toward her husband Betsy and Paul discuss each of the four Cardinal Virtues Paul reflects on perseverance Betsy picks "I Will Carry You" by Ellie Holcomb as her song of the week Links: Video on the Cardinal Virtues Three Minute Theology on Prudence Three Minute Theology on Justice Three Minute Theology on Fortitude Three Minute Theology on Temperance I Will Carry You by Ellie Holcomb   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul has sickness in his family Betsy has family Betsy and Paul discuss Spiritual Direction Paul reflects on the love of Rubik's Cube Betsy shows us Keep Making Me by Sidewalk Prophets Links: Kathy Irr's Website on Spiritual Direction How to find a spiritual director by Fr. John Bartunek, LC Spiritual Guides, Directors, and Mentors by Dan Burke Keep Making Me by Sidewalk Prophets   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email