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Join Christine and Pat as they discuss the first reading from this Sunday, Isaiah 55:6-9 and how God's ways aren't ours, why God allows suffering, and how the saints model excellent suffering for us today. Join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how HERE . 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 Th...

Christine shares five (plus two bonus!) facts about Saint Pio of Pietrelcina aka Padre Pio in this episode, from his unfaltering obedience to the sometimes harsh decisions of the Church to his pleasant fragrance. She also includes some ideas on how to celebrate his feast day on September 23rd. Join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how HERE . Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe...

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Join Christine in this mini-episode as she introduces The Domestic Church, a Patreon-like membership to help Catholic moms and dads deepen their faith - from a unique virtual book club to prayer opportunities to minimalist liturgical living celebrations. Learn more and sign up at: https://mailchi.mp/b6f64fdfc8f1/the-domestic-church    

Genie Shaw of BarefootAbbey.com joins Christine on this episode of the podcast to discuss Catholic feast days between for the entire fall season, starting with the Exaltation of the Cross to Christ the King of the Universe Sunday. For links and additional resources, head to: https://thecatholicmama.com/catholicism-saints/ep-147-ideas-for-liturgical-living-throughout-the-fall-season/ Have a questio...

In this episode, Christine and Pat answer some listener-submitted questions including what to do while you're waiting to come into full communion with the Catholic Church and ideas on how to forgive those who have deeply hurt you. Christine also shares a big announcement. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you...

Priests, laymen, consecrated life. These are three major vocations in the life of the Church. What does it mean to live a consecrated life? What different kinds are there? Find out in this 10 minute episode. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you do...

Alan Migliorato and Darryl Dziedzic, authors of the book Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today , join Christine on this episode to regroup after their last podcast together and dissect how the leadership development method actually worked in real life in Christine's family.  Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/lifestyle/ep-145-raising-chi...

Christine was invited on Ave Maria Radio's Kresta in the Afternoon program to share her conversion story, including some unique insights into her faith journey. (Note: Due to the nature of the call-in radio show, the audio isn't 100%). Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and l...

The laity of the Church has a very special and important role to play in the life of faith. Learn how on this mini-episode. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 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. ---- To read...

Christine is joined by Catholic author Jeannie Ewing on how to handle grief, especially during these confusing and anxious times, from a Catholic perspective. You can find the show notes for this episode at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-144-when-youre-grieving-life-as-it-once-was-with-jeannie-ewing/ Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: http...

Can Catholics vote for Biden? Can they vote for Trump? What are Catholic voters to do when they are displeased with both major party candidates? Christine and Pat dive into this contentious election year with a look at the candidates from a Catholic moral theological perspective.    Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Lik...

Why do we have a hierarchy of leadership in the Catholic Church, including the Pope, college of bishops, and priests? What is their relationship to Christ, to one another, and to the laity? Learn the answers to these questions in this mini-episode. Listen to the interview my husband did with Joe Heschmeyer, author of Pope Peter , making a case for the Pope either here or go to Episode 137 of The C...

In this episode, Christine shares an interview she did with Gary Michuta on his show, Hands On Apologetics, on Virgin Most Powerful Radio on non-intimidating ways to share the Catholic faith online.  Listen to the episode when Gary came on The Catholic Mama to talk about his book, Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger, at https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-98-why-catholic-bibles-are-bigger-wi...

"I believe in One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church." What does "Apostolic" mean? Find out in this mini episode, as well as why the Church and each of Her members are called to being missionaries. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't mis...

Is the devil real? Do demons actually work to thwart our holy attempts? What can we do to protect our children from demonic influence? In this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine speaks with Kathleen Beckman, a Catholic wife, mother, and grandmother who has an impressive resume of evangelization and work within the Catholic Church, including training and working with exorcists for the...

Christine and husband Pat decide to have an informal Catechism study! They begin by explaining what the Catholic Catechism is, why people should study it, and then dive into Part One, Chapter One, Man's Capacity for God. Topics discussed are ways of knowing God, man's inherent religiosity, deism vs theism, the causes of unbelief, and more! Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband...

"I believe in One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church." What does "Catholic" mean? Find out in this mini episode, as well as if salvation can come from outside the Church. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as he...

Christine chats with Armenian Catholic Simone Rizkallah of the Endow Group on how to develop a rigorous - but non-intimidating - Catholic intellectual mindset to help you grow in faith.  You can find the show notes for this episode at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-139-developing-your-catholic-intellectual-side-with-simone-rizkallah/ Have a question or topic for Christine and/or h...

Christine's six year old son has wanted to help evangelize the faith by telling people how to pray the rosary. In this 10 minute episode, Roan joins the show to explain why the rosary is important and an overview of how to do it. This is a great one to share with your children!  Roan would also love to hear your feedback or if you have any other questions that he can help answer. You can reach him...

In their weekly Sunday segment, Christine and Pat take to the microphones to discuss Pat's newest book,  How to Think About God , why the pursuit of philosophy is relevant to even those who are not naturally inclined to the study, and simple tactics to help share the truth about God and His existence. You can grab the $1 eBook, How to Think About God , by Pat Flynn on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/31...

"I believe in One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church." What does "Holy" mean? Find out in this mini episode, as well as what how the Church can be holy even when the humans within it on Earth are sinful. The Catholic Morning Offering Prayer can be found at: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/morning-offering.cfm Have a question or topic for Christine and/or he...

Christine shares an episode that her husband Pat and friend Eric Robinson from Polycarp's Paradigm recently recorded, talking with Joe Heschmeyer author of the book, Pope Peter: Defending the Church's Most Distinctive Doctrine in a Time of Crisis , about the biblical basis for the papacy and why we should consider the office a gift from God. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husban...

To be boldly Catholic in our cancel culture means we risk losing our reputations, our jobs, and more. How can we be unapologetically Catholic in these uncertain times? In this episode, Christine and Pat discuss strategies on which battles to pick, how to stay strong, and ideas on how to fight against the loud anti-religious minority. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? S...

"I believe in One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church." What does "One" mean? Find out in this mini episode, as well as what the Church teaches about reconciliation with other Christian denominations. The Catholic Morning Offering Prayer can be found at: http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/morning-offering.cfm Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her hu...