Right, Just, and Inconvenient

What should you do with your life?  What can you do to ensure your children are as informed as they can be to make the decision God is calling them to make?  Only God can know, of course, but isn't there always more that you can be doing?  These questions plague a young adult/parent's mind. Thankfully, we have many examples to look to for guidance, no matter your calling!

Of course we don't go about our lives hoping to suffer. Let's face it, we'd prefer not to even be mildly inconvenienced! Suffering by definition is painful, and can make us wonder what the point is? Why does God allow it to happen? What good could possibly come of it?

All are welcome, right? Or are they?This week we dive into some points of the Catholic faith that can feel 'exclusive.'  If you're Catholic, marrying a Catholic, or have recently been to a Catholic mass for the first time, you may very well have some questions.  If we don't answer your questions here, feel free to contact us on Instagram or Facebook!

If you are feeling disconnected from your parish, center yourself again on the Truth.  If nothing else is pulling you to the Catholic faith, know that the real presence of Jesus Christ and his divine mercy is enough!  There is a sad reality, however, that sometimes the community seems to have failed us.  It can be tempting to feel as if we don't belong for various reasons that we will discuss.

Last week was about femininity, and today it's going to be about how the feminist movements throughout the past century and a half had so much potential, but ultimately screwed the pooch to the point that femininity seems outdated and obscure.

Women hold a unique and valuable place in the body of Christ.  We offer the world the incredible gift of our feminine genius and a seemingly bottomless capacity to receive others lovingly.  It's easy to mistake God's direction for us to be submissive to our husbands as outdated and belittling.  We are viewed as less-than, but the truth is that we are called to carry out that call from God while retaining equal value.

In this episode we discuss the types of prayer, and what we have learned about them. We talk about what we struggle with when it comes to silent time with God. 

365 days of seeking truth has proven to be worth it!  Join us as we reflect on what these past 41 episodes have taught us about ourselves and our relationship with Jesus.

There seems to be a thirst for tradition among younger Catholics, and in our experience here, we are seeing many women return to veiling at Mass.  

If you've been Catholic for any length of time at all, you know that one of the beautiful things about our Faith is the clarity it provides. We have clear rules on most things.We set out to find out if there are rules governing the music we hear in Mass. Is Traditional vs. Contemporary a matter of preference…the equivalent of chocolate vs. vanilla? Or is there more at play than mere opinion?

When faced with moral disagreements, we remind ourselves to take a step back and remember to include Jesus in our discussions. We must remember to ask him to be in our thoughts, our words, and our hearts so that we are able to share the Truth with love.

Navigating your fertility just after having a baby is a challenge!  Regardless of how you feed your baby or what method of NFP you are practicing, normal cycles can return pretty quickly or hold off for months.Today we will talk some about NFP and our experiences with it.  If you are thinking about starting a method, be sure to work with an instructor to help you figure it all out!

What does it mean to be truly happy, and why does it seem so difficult to achieve when it is sometimes the only thing you are chasing?  Maybe happiness to you looks like a goal to be achieved, but surely the Lord has other plans!

Jesus is the LIVING bread! At Mass we find ourselves kneeling at the foot of the cross at Calvary again and again as he comes to us fully in the Eucharist.This week, we'll be talking about what a beautiful miracle this gift is that he has given us!

We break down what Roe v. Wade actually is, what will happen if it is overturned, and some of the ugly history intertwined with the evil that is abortion.While we wait, the best thing we can do is pray, pray, pray. Let us pray for the courage of the justices to make the right decision!

God has called each and every one of us to sainthood. We all have different personalities, different gifts, different weaknesses- but God can use all of us to advance his kingdom!

Jesus has given us Mary to be our Mother too! Take comfort in that fact. After all, who doesn't need their mom? Run to her and never be afraid to ask for her intercession!

Jesus was not everyone's cup of tea during his earthly ministry, and he still isn't.  Many heard him teach and were converted, but many also disagreed with the truth he shared.  He taught us to love one another unconditionally, and to uphold his teachings.  Today we talk about the proverbial morality buffet that a lot of us simply pick and choose which rules we are accepting as truth at the time instead of listening to everything Jesus taught us, and how important it is to remember that he was not a passive pacifist of a messiah.

"Humility drives Satan away" - St. Francis de Sales. It is easier said than done, and trying to explain how to be humble is in itself quite the task!  This week, we share stories where we could have been better examples of humility.

Easter is right around the corner! But first it is time to solemnly walk with Jesus as he takes up the Cross for us. On today's episode, we talk about how we observe his ultimate sacrifice in the Catholic Church in the days leading up to Easter Sunday.

It seems like we keep trying to put sex into one of two categories: ‘shameful and prudish' or ‘anything goes!'.This week we're sharing the good news that neither of these align with God's design for sex. Join us as we talk about what his design actually looks like and how it will lead you to hotter and holier sex!

As we continue to pray for peace in the world, let us also pray for peace among Christians of all denominations.Pray for a greater desire for understanding, and pray for unity in Christ's Church.The Catholic Church has drawn attention from the whole world with the consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Naturally not all of it has been good attention—so, on this week's episode, we'll talk through some of what we can draw from it.

Of course we should make room at our table for friendships with those from many different walks of life, but we should also make sure to foster friendships with fellow Christians who will work alongside us for the ultimate goal of salvation!This week we'll talk about why friendships in faith are so crucial in our journey to becoming saints!

This week it's all about Lent!  Well, the sacrifices we are making for Lent, anyway.  Sometimes it isn't easy to hold yourself accountable, but hopefully we can help by passing along some practical tips.

Thanks to Stephanie Weinert's Home Examen course that she has offered to the Mother and Home community, we have both been taking a closer look into what makes our houses into a home.How can we cultivate a peaceful space for our families? Is there even room for peace in the midst of our sometimes chaotic daily lives?On this weeks episode, we talk about what that process looks like for each of us, and don't worry, we'll be sure to keep you updated on our progress along the way!

When is war acceptable, and what is moral once war has begun?  Navigating the morality of war is complicated, but as always, the Catholic Church is clear in its teachings.  With the tragic events unfolding right now, we felt is necessary to understand where the Church stands as it pertains to war.

Today we cover the basics of Lent, and go over some of the ways in which we plan on observing this especially penitential time of year.

God calls us to live out the beatitudes in small ways all of the time.  That call certainly isn't an easy one.  However, we don't have to make one giant leap to become 'poor in spirit' or sit around hoping for suffering to come our way in order to inherit the Kingdom of Heaven.  Becoming Holy is a slow process and it's accomplished one cross at a time - never alone but with the help of Jesus our Savior.

Right, Just, and Inconvenient is back!  We were blessed to take some time away to take care of our families and ourselves, but we have missed sharing our faith with you!  This week we talk about our journey since the podcast began, and where we are now.

Yes,  God is our Lord, the Most High,  but he is also our Father.  He looks upon us like a loving parent looking at his child.We will dig in to our own relationship with our heavenly father, and how we have come to understand what that means to us as his daughters. 

A lot has happened since we updated you the last time!  This week we talk about what's been going on in our lives.  Amanda tells us more about how her pregnancy is going, and Alex talks about having her newest little girl!

The season of advent is upon us! While the world is already celebrating Christmas, we are reminded by our faith that we are still waiting.  Waiting to celebrate the coming of Christ into the world as both God and man, but also the second coming of Christ to establish his kingdom on earth.  Join us this week as we talk about Advent and lean into this season of joy and preparation.

Setting boundaries is already hard and is often more difficult when it comes to those closest to us.  The holidays especially tend to bring things to a head, so this week we're talking about how to set boundaries with our loved ones while still being kind and respectful.

This week we are talking about the first sacrament of initiation in the Catholic Faith- Baptism! We'll cover what it is, why we baptize infants, and the importance of selecting godparents. 

A holy day of obligation, All Saints Day is a celebration of, well, all of the saints!  This week we talk about our favorite saints and why it is important to look to them as examples of how to live our lives for God.

This week, we are talking about ourselves!  A few things have changed since we started doing this, so we figured it was time to reflect and to get you guys caught up with what's going on with us.  Listen close for the special announcement!

We've all seen the posts that dare you to share for Jesus.  What kind of impact might they have on our faith?  This week we talk about Internet Christianity and have a discussion discerning how we could be using the Internet as a Christian.

College campuses are melting pots of culture.  Because of that, it can be difficult to stay on the path God chose for you.  This week, our friend Meghan shares with us her personal experience of college and how it led her to become a missionary for FOCUS, a college outreach program.Recommended books:“Time for God” by Father Jacques Philippe“Who am I to Judge? Responding to Relativism with Logic and Love” by  Dr. Edward SriFOCUS:https://www.focus.org 

With October being the month of the Rosary, this week we talk about what it is, why you should pray it, and a little bit about the history of its formation.

There have been several questionable events recently involving the education of children.  These events need to be discussed, and action needs to be taken.  This week we are calling on parents to take an active role in educating their children, and most importantly to realize we weren't made to do it alone.  We were made for community!Virginia mom reads graphic book to school board.https://www.dailywire.com/news/watch-mom-reads-graphic-gay-porn-found-in-school-library-to-school-boardTexas mom reads aloud excerpts from a book to the school board.  The book was then removed.https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-mom-school-board-anal-sex-bookOhio Mayor takes a stand against the school board after finding sexual writing prompts given to children.https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/essentially-child-pornography-ohio-mayor-asks-school-board-resign-over-n1279277

We've talked about our secular reasons to be pro-life, but this is a Catholic podcast, right?  Let's talk about the sacred value of life and the love God has for each of us from the moment of conception!

This week we break down several pro-abortion arguments and even some common misinformation surrounding the new "Texas Heart Beat Act." TW: rape, incest

Let's talk about abortion! In this three-part series, we will tell you why we believe what we believe. 

Tag along as we talk about some of the small ways we try to honor our husbands the way God intended.

What are you doing to avoid the habits or the circumstances that lead you to sin? How can we avoid these temptations? Together, let's focus on healthy habits to avoid temptation and pursue God in our daily lives.

Between work, family, and simply surviving, it can be difficult to find time to take care of yourself in the many ways you need.  Let's discuss why you should, and a few examples of how doable it can be.

Let's discuss why we should go to confession, where it is in the Bible, and why you must confess your sins to a priest.

Listen to us talk about taking children to mass, why it's important, and how difficult it can be.

Do Catholics worship Mary? Are Catholics Christians? In today's episode we are highlighting some of the most common misconceptions about the Catholic faith and uncovering what is really going on in the Church.