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Learn how to deepen and defend your faith, find comfort as we share the vocation of parenthood and marriage and learn how to raise your children confidently Catholic.

The Catholic Mama


    • Nov 11, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    EP 236 Evangelization Ideas When You're Nervous about Sharing Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 26:49


    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. Please like, subscribe, and share The Catholic Mama podcast. Pax Christi  +JMJ+

    EP 235: What If My Husband Isn't a Good Leader?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 35:25


    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. Please like, subscribe, and share The Catholic Mama podcast. Pax Christi +JMJ+

    EP 234: The Best Book to Hand to Your Atheist Husband/Friend/Teenager

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 27:38


    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. Like, subscribe, share The Catholic Mama! God bless!

    Wow how about that last episode LOL

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 2:45


    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!

    Pray, Hope, Don't Worry: Combatting Discord in a Messed Up World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 25:01


    Join Christine as she discusses four tactics she's used to help cultivate and maintain peace in both personal and global tribulations. Please subscribe to The Catholic Mama podcast and share with others who would benefit from the show.

    EP 233: Back from Hiatus and What I Learned Off Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 21:15


    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. Please subscribe and share The Catholic Mama podcast and God bless!

    EP 232: Keeping Families Safe Online with Michael DiStefano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 39:40


    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/ Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama

    EP 231: The Importance of Pelvic Floor Health with Exercise Physiologist Jenn Lormand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 30:27


    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/ Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 230: Fertility and Morally Licit Reproductive Technologies with Marie Hanson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 32:57


    Marie Hanson of Walking with the Hansons joins Christine to discuss natural fertility treatments and reproductive technologies in light of Catholic teachings. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 229: On Cultivating Authentic Community in College with Olivia Shingledecker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 23:13


    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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 228: On Historical Readings of Genesis, Free Will, and the Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 45:23


    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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 227: Developing the Virtue of Prudence with Fr. Gregory Pine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 34:13


    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. 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 226: On Bridging Faith and Reason and Life Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 41:00


    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. 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 225: A Return to Ancient Awe of the Divine through Illuminated Texts with Joel Trumbo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 25:29


    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/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 224: Redemption in the Oddest Places

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 17:56


    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. 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 223 A Message for Hopeful Atheists

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 18:35


    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. 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 222: Getting Started with Finance 101 with Levi Keene

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 35:09


    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. 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 221: Gender Theory and the Trans Inclusion Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 93:56


    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. 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 220: What It's Like Having Morals in Hollywood with Robert Zappia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 34:05


    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. 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 219: Wives, How to Love Your Husbands Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 32:07


    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. 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 218: Homesteading 101 with Sarah Busse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 25:13


    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. 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 217: Creating a Family Foundation with Storytelling with Celeste Behe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 31:24


    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. Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    Caritas Conference: Equipping Catholic Women for the War on Femininity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 13:35


    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!

    EP 216: Protecting Against the Secular Encroaching of Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 22:04


    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. Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 215: Tackling with Problems of Suffering and Evil

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 42:21


    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. Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.  

    Catechism Fridays Mini Episode 121: The Call to Christian Holiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 3:31


    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. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode of The Catholic Mama. And please leave a nice review - more reviews help this little ministry grow.

    EP 214: Healing Broken Body Images with Jeannie Ewing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 38:30


    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/ Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.  

    EP 213: The Catholic Mama's Advent Book Recommendations + Giveaway

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 20:20


    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. Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.  

    EP 212: How Catholic Conversion Changed Our Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 25:44


    Christine answers a listener-submitted question on how her marriage changed, as well as how she and her husband changed respectively. Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    Bonus Episode: QnA with an Exorcist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 65:46


    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/ Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    Catechism Fridays Mini Episode 120: On the Grace of God and Merit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 9:42


    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.  ---- 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. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode of The Catholic Mama. And please leave a nice review - more reviews help this little ministry grow.

    EP 211: The Rich Tradition of Biblical Typology with Maura Roan McKeegan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 25:31


    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/ Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 210: On Miscarriage, Suffering, and Consolation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 25:07


    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. Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    Catechism Fridays Mini Episode 119: Justification through Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 9:35


    Covering paragraphs 1987-1995 of the Catholic Catechism, Christine reads and discusses justification, what sacrament confers justification, and more. ---- 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. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode of The Catholic Mama. And please leave a nice review - more reviews help this little ministry grow.

    EP 209: A Holistic Approach to Modern Womanhood with Dr. Cait

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 30:26


    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/ Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 208: The Catholic Parents' Guide to Philosophy 101 with Dr. Gaven Kerr

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 39:24


    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/ Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    Catechism Fridays Mini Episode 118: How Do the Old and New Laws Differ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 10:47


    Covering paragraphs 1961-1974 of the Catholic Catechism, Christine reads and discusses how the New Law perfects and completes the Old Law. ---- 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. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode of The Catholic Mama. And please leave a nice review - more reviews help this little ministry grow.

    Catechism Fridays Mini Episode 117: The Natural Moral Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 10:48


    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. ---- 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. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode of The Catholic Mama. And please leave a nice review - more reviews help this little ministry grow.

    EP 207: The Crossroads of Interior Design and the Interior Life with Paige Rien

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 40:16


    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/ Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 206: Astrology, Reincarnation, Dreams, Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 38:56


    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. Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 205: Where Faith and Art Collide with Kate Capato

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 29:34


    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/ Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    Catechism Fridays Mini Episode 116: True Social Justice, the Individual, and Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 11:32


    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. ---- 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. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode of The Catholic Mama. And please leave a nice review - more reviews help this little ministry grow.

    EP 204: Catholic Storytelling and the Legend of St. Anthony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 13:53


    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/ Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    Catechism Fridays Mini Episode 115: The Responsibilities of Authority and the Common Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 9:49


    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. ---- 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. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode of The Catholic Mama. And please leave a nice review - more reviews help this little ministry grow.

    EP 202: How to Talk to Your Kids about Evolution with Dr. Michael Behe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 35:45


    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/ Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 203: Simple Apologetics to Dismantle Scientism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 28:31


    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. Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.  

    Catechism Fridays Mini Episode 114: Humanity's Called to Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 12:37


    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. ---- 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. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode of The Catholic Mama. And please leave a nice review - more reviews help this little ministry grow.

    EP 200: Theology of Homemaking with Kimberly Hahn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 34:17


    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/ Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    EP 201: Angela Smyth on Bringing the Faith to the Youngest Catholics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 20:12


    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/ Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

    Catechism Fridays Mini Episode 113: Mortal vs. Venial Sin and How Sin Begets Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 14:11


    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. ---- 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. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you don't miss an episode of The Catholic Mama. And please leave a nice review - more reviews help this little ministry grow.

    EP 199: Is It Wrong to Make Judgements as a Christian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 27:37


    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:  * Catholic.com, "Are You More Advanced Than a Crab?" HERE * Word on Fire, "How Can Anyone Say They 'Know' that Catholicism Is True?" HERE Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ 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. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama. s.

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