Wealth of Marriage - A Catholic Couple's Journey

In this episode (not for small ears), we talk about the nuptial embrace aka the conjugal act aka marital love aka SEX!

We recorded this episode a while ago, but I remember thinking that I wanted to name it after a Veggie Tales episode…see if you can find the connection – I have no idea where it is in the episode! We discuss a range of things in this one…enjoy! The post Ep.77: Strong in the Ground appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

It’s been a while and we have a lot to talk about…very stream of conscience, so bear with us – hopefully we’re entertaining! The post Ep.76: Smorgasbord appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

We went to Disney! The best place for family vacations, yes? Family is an important endeavor for us. And the more we think about planting our family tree’s roots deep into the Earth, the more we realize how much values and beliefs matter. And HB! The post Ep.75: To Infinity and Beyond appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

We’ve been learning a lot about discipline and talking over what it will look like and mean in our family. We discuss how practicing discipline reveals and solidifies deeper values for us and our children. “Train up a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 The post Ep.74: Train Up a Child appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

In this episode, we discuss all things stay-at-home mom: what the culture tells us about this supremely good calling and how we react. As always, we are constantly learning and invite you to join us on the journey. The post Ep.73: Be a Stay-at-Home Mom appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Don’t let the title of this episode turn you away! We try to get to the root of a marital/parenting debate we’ve had going on for a while now. Also – we’re going to the happiest place on earth! We talk a little about debt-free living and vacations! The post Ep. 72: To Wean or Not To Wean? appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Megan is inspired to transform her daily life as a stay-at-home wife and mother. Rules, schedules, order…boring and too rigid? Or tools to help you flourish in your vocation? Happy listening and here’s to hoping you’ll be encouraged too! The post Ep. 71: Rules for Life appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Sounds like a great thing, right? We’re not convinced…and after learning more about this popular political promise, we share some of the major implications of free college. Sorry to be a buzz kill… The post Ep. 70 Free College for All! appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

We had grand plans for Memorial Day weekend, but learned some parenting lessons instead. Newsflash: you can’t live like you don’t have kids when you have kids. And we wouldn’t want it any other way! And BONUS: Michael shares a solo recording from when I was away for a few days. Enjoy! The post Ep.69: Epic (Failure) Holiday Weekend appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Recently, a main topic of discussion between us has been abortion. Once a polarizing subject in our relationship, now we both stand strongly pro-life. Listen in as we work through some of the common arguments on each side of the issue. The post Ep.68: The Abortion Debate appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Michael and I talk to lay evangelist Patrick Sullivan of the Catholic parenting program, “Me & My House.” Listen to our dynamic conversation about parenting in today’s world, and stay tuned for a special coupon code for our listeners. Visit their site here to learn even more about the video program. We really enjoyed this one and hope you do ... Read More The post Ep.67: Patrick Sullivan of Evango: “Me & My House” appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

We revisit last episode’s topic to hash through ideas surrounding the controversial topic of women’s beauty. The post Ep.62: A Woman’s Beauty – Part 2 appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Michael rants about yoga pants. And what is attractive to a man? The post Ep.65: A Woman’s Beauty (Could be stated better) appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

He’s an old wrinkled man! How can we keep the fire for life once had? The post Ep.64: Christopher Robin Grew Up appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Our personal stories behind why we judge and shouldn’t be perfect! The post Ep.63: Worthless Perfectionist appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

The world tells us not to be vulnerable, yet it’s essential to have relationships, one thing we absolutely need. About the photo: © Hans Hillewaert Cuttlefish at Nausicaä Centre National de la Mer, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France CC BY-SA 4.0Created: 16 March 2008 The post Ep.62: Vulnerable Cuttlefish appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Sundays, a day to relax, celebrate, and be holy. We talk with Father Adam about rest, something we all need. The post Ep.61: A Day of Rest & Father Adam appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

We’ve never cried so much while watching a movie, and resentment rears it’s ugly head. The post Ep.60: I Resent You appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Fathers just there for the good moments? Also, new goals for the year! The post Ep. 59: Just a Hallmark Father appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Today, we finish our talk with friends, Josh and Cruz Hawrot. They had us thinking about and analyzing our relationship over the past two weeks. They are a great couple to listen to! The post Ep.58: Josh & Cruz Hawrot – Roses and Thorns, Part 2 appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

We couldn’t be more honored to talk with our friends, Josh and Cruz Hawrot. They’ve inspired our relationship, and we hope they do the same for you! The post Ep.57: Josh & Cruz Hawrot – Roses and Thorns, Part 1 appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Santa saved women from prostitution and a whole lot more! The post Ep.56: Santa Baby appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

We fought over a diaper caddy which brought us to a Catholic lesson about the holidays! The post Ep.55: Making Room – Another Fight! appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Tips from a long-distance marriage. My brother and his wife have learned how to make their marriage stronger while living far apart. It’s great to see how well they’re doing. Their relationship is going to go the distance! The post Ep.54: Ryan & Lauren – Going the Distance appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

A little cheesy, but always sharp, Paul and Kathy give important lessons on how to have a long, connected, inspiring, and sometimes goofy marriage. And… it’s Megan’s parents! The post Ep.53: Paul & Kathy – 37 Years and Counting appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Deciding on a vocation was the hard part. But once he decided, they both having been leading a marriage & family-life worth talking about. Today we talk with Katie and Jeremy Goebel: close friends, Hazel Belle’s Godparents, and someone we look up to! The post Ep.52: Katie and Jeremy – Smokin’ Shoulders appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Some people go to extremes to avoid their responsibilities. This man fled! And there others doing the same exact thing. We do not recommend!   The post Ep.51: Flee Debt? Flee America! appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

We’ve hit the 50th episode! Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith recently talked about their marriage, and it was awesome. The post Ep.50: We’ve hit 50! Let’s Talk About Will Smith appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

A devotion to motherhood. The post Ep.49: Rock that Mascara, Momma! appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Banksy is a crazy graffiti artist whose latest stunt makes me smile. Could he help instill contentment into our marriage? The post Ep.48: Banksy Contentment appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Michael looses his phone before heading out to DJ a wedding. And we finish our conversation from last week’s episode about keeping the most time available for your inner lights to shine more often. The post Ep.47: Basically an Add for Stitch Fix – Part 2 appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Can a housewife pay someone to clean their house? Time is valuable and we often act without knowing why. What gifts do we share with the world and how do we spend our time? Also, Michael’s Stitch Fix referral code is: michaelmccabe1  If you use it, we’ll both get $25 off towards our next order! The post Ep.46: Basically an Add for Stitch Fix appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

We got to listen to a priest talk about the recent PA grand jury report. Megan discusses what was said and her thoughts on the matter. The post Ep.45: A Priest’s Thoughts on Scandal appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Megan felt an overwhelming urge to stay home with Hazel Belle. After determining we could survive on one income, she left work to officially become a Stay-at-Home Mom. The post Ep.44: Stay-at-Home Mom! appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Hazel Belle’s Baptism! And somehow we end up talking about Elon Musk, Paul McCartney’s new album, and more sex talk! The post Ep.43: The Good and Bad appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

We don’t know what to do regarding sex and intimacy, postpartum.  After having Hazel Belle, the NFP method is very hard to use.  But maybe we need to stop worrying and just trust the Lord.  There are no real answers in this episode, just Meg and me discussing what to do. The post Ep.42: Trust Falls with God appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Meg wanted to be the “perfect” mom, and she is.  But she’s not praying and reading as much as she thought she would.  Instead, she’s on Instagram and Facebook all the time.  What should be done? The post Ep.41: Bad Facebook, Bad! appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

I know, there is a lot of crap going on in the Catholic Church. But there is also beauty that needs protected. Today, we ponder just a snippet of glory that keeps the Catholic church alive. The post Ep.40: Good in the Catholic Church appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

We started reading “Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters” by Meg Meeker.  We are now scared about how much garbage the world is going to throw at our little girl as she grows.  Today, we’ll look at a couple popular sites for young girls and see what it is they see.  Ughh. The post Ep.39: Parenting Under a Rock! appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Meg and I need to reflect on the message: “You are enough, and you can’t do everything”.  If we forget this, we’re likely to drive ourselves insane!  But that’s true for everyone.  Let the floor stay a mess if it means you have time to complete what’s actually important to you, what ever that may be.  We can be great ... Read More The post Ep.38: We Can’t do Everything appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Yes, we are not giving up. We will work hard, not spend, stop our 401k, anything to reach one of our dreams of buying our first house in cash! The post Ep.37: House Purchase – 100% Down or Bust! appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Our first fight and what happened. The post Ep.36: Our First Fight appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Meg is smearing so much breast milk on Hazel Belle’s face! But the way we see it, Megan offering breast milk to her is very similar to building a community. Both are very important! The post Ep.35: Community Breast Milk Magic appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

I know, I know… 50% of marriages end in divorce. But it doesn’t mean YOUR marriage has a 50% chance of failing. What you do and how you live your life dramatically increases your chance of marital success. The post Ep.34: Divorce, Stop Saying its 50% appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Meg, Hazel and I spend three days in the hospital and try to take solace in a message from above. The post Ep.33: Megan’s Unexpected Hospital Stay appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Raccoons climbing buildings and Paul & John singing, “She loves you, yes, yes, yes”, today’s episode explores the supreme benefit of working together. The post Ep.32: Together We Can Do So Much appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

What more could we say?  We are filled with such love and joy, and there’s no better way to spend my first Father’s Day.  It’s been a lot of work already, and much more to come.  I have such a new respect for mothers and fathers everywhere, and I’m sure that will only keep growing. The post Ep. 31: Hazel Belle’s Birth & Father’s Day appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Well, we did my Catholic backstory last week, so let’s hear from the queen this week! The post Ep. 30 : Megan’s Catholic Backstory appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.

Today, we add our Catholic faith to this podcast. Much will still stay the same, including our love of finances, but we’d like to add this part of our lives in order to be more authentic in our conversations and topics. Enjoy! The post Episode 29 : Michael’s Catholic Backstory appeared first on Wealth of Marriage.