Catholic Family Matters

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy enjoys a walk relatively pain free Paul travels north to watch guys with razor blades strapped to their feet Paul and Betsy welcome Lori Lai to the podcast as their first guest Lori scares a bunch of people but gives them chili to make up for it The three of them discuss teens, youth ministry, and parenting all directed toward living out our fai...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul makes a quick trip to Nashville Betsy prepares to lay her mom to eternal rest Betsy and Paul share their favorite books and podcasts (links below) Books: The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen Book from Fr. Jacque Philippe Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic by David Currie Podcasts: Abiding Together Podcast Bible in a Year Podcast C...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy has some unexpected OR time Paul gets a boo-boo that no one (and I mean no one) is crying about Betsy and Paul relate how COVID-19 has disrupted their lives personally Falling into COVID Apathy Links: Celebrating Pope Saint John Paul II Baby Snuggles Saves Lives   Closing Prayer Shared by Betsy: Above all, trust in the slow work of God. We are q...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy and Paul are back after a two week hiatus Paul spends fall break in Florida Betsy spends some time off in Hot Springs We are in a constant battle with Satan and his deamons When discussing abortion, what is the meaning of life? What can you do to help women in need and change hearts at the same time? Links: Article from LifeNews We don't condone...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Car trouble for the Kosinski's Betsy dodges COVID, but sadly, Catholic Campus Ministry at UAH does not What is the purpose of friendship, what kind of friendships do we have and how does friendship relate to our families? Happy Birthday to a local deacon Pope Francis and EWTN get sideways with each other (this is totally not taking Pope Francis out of...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy celebrates her birthday, Catholic style Paul has a God moment at the Mercy Parish High School retreat Paul and Betsy wrap up their series on Relational Ministry and Family Evangelization occurs within the ministries of church, family, and work North Alabama Work Camp gets some airtime on a local website Abiding Together is Back Baby!!!!! Links:...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy gets vindication in the axe throwing court (arena...field...?) Paul goes botanical in a glowy sort of way Betsy and Paul explore different things that help keep our teens and young adults coming back to church and church events An Archbishop compares politicians of the mid-1900's to today It's somebody's birthday!!! Links: WaPo Oped from Archbis...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: -           Betsy saves lives (so far, only in her mind) -           Paul gets another adult in the house -           Keeping teens engaged in youth ministry, church, school, etc. -           The soapbox of parents and parishes working together to bring our children closer to God -           Favorite memories from days gone past -           Some excit...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul falls off a rainbow Betsy hobnobs with Bishop Raica of the Diocese of Birmingham Family is the building block of society The importance of the Sacrament of Marriage Walking a mile in someone else’s shoes, it just can’t be done   Links: Relate by For King and Country - 49e48ea58499e9e483104584cee70861     Click the links below to follow us at

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: - Life hits a groove - College students invade the Campus Ministry Center while Betsy prepares for a visit from Bishop Raica - We are NOT theologians or apologists, but we know where to find some - A reminder to pray for those who are sick, especially if they are your enemy Links: Catholic Answers - www.catholic.com Q&A - www.catholic.com/qa Catho...

In today's episode of Cathoic Family Matters: - Paul grows COVID and plays with hot towel wraps - Betsy prepares for an invasion of college students - We gab about Christian discipleship through prayer and talking with others about Christ - A warning about listening to celebrities and abortion highlight our Catholic Social Media report Links: Students for Life - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CSZsfW...

In this episode of Catholic Family Matters: - Paul goes boating - Betsy tries out for HGTV (but not really) - Betsy and Paul ramble on about our personal relationships with Jesus and why it is important to us and our families - Paul gets a little judgmental - Adoration isn't what it seems in our Social Media discussion Links: A Personal Relationship with Jesus AND the Catholic Church  by Marcel Le...