Catholic Family Matters

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul has sickness in his family Betsy has family Betsy and Paul discuss Spiritual Direction Paul reflects on the love of Rubik's Cube Betsy shows us Keep Making Me by Sidewalk Prophets Links: Kathy Irr's Website on Spiritual Direction How to find a spiritual director by Fr. John Bartunek, LC Spiritual Guides, Directors, and Mentors by Dan Burke Keep M...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy's son gets married Paul joins a Pro-Life walk with the Mercy Parish Youth Group Paul and Betsy discuss the Theological Virtues Paul reflects on the parable of the lost sheep Betsy introduces us to You Are by Lauren Daigle Links: The Theological Virtues in the Catechism of the Catholic Church The Theological Virtues from Three Minute Theology You...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy prays for her nephew and continues her visit with her son Paul gets a visit from family Paul and Betsy discuss spiritual warfare and angels and demons Paul reflects on spiritual warfar Betsy brings us the sounds of Sidewalk Prophets with I Believe It Now Links: Thomistic Angelic Hierarchy from EWTN Angels and Demons from the Thomistic Institute...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul vacays in Noah's Ark Betsy's boys are loud Paul and Betsy discuss the Rosary Paul reflects on Spiritual Lowness Betsy presents Plans by Rend Collective Links: History of the Rosary from EWTN How to Pray the Rosary from the Rosary Army The Battle of Lepanto from Word on Fire Ministries Plans by Rend Collective   Click below to follow us at: Facebo...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy Dines in Polish Style Paul Has a Date Night with Jarcia (and His Parents) Betsy and Paul Discuss the Importance of Iconography and Sacred Images Paul Reflects on Following Christ Betsy Takes us Through Psalm 34 with Taste and See by Shane and Shane Links: Iconography and Pornography from Finding the Freedom to Live Visio Divina from Busted Halo...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy makes it rain...indoors Paul meets new, but not so new, family Betsy and Paul discuss using modesty to lead others to virtue Paul reflects on anger, but mostly listening to God Betsy brings us the sounds of Bethel Music with "You Make Me Brave" Links: The Matt Fradd Show with Jason Evert about Modesty Jason Evert interviews Leah Darrow about Mal...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy and Paul welcome Fred from St. John's Youth Misitry Paul has a busy 30 minutes Betsy celebrates National Greg Comes Home day Fred has been waiting to talk about fatherhood Fred helps Paul and Betsy discuss why fatherhood is important Tolerance is the Twitter topic of the week Hand to Hold (by JJ Heller) makes Betsy tear up as her Christian music...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy finds the Holy Spirit Paul visits an old friend Betsy and Paul discuss Ignatian Spirituality and the Examen Paul reflects on Mary's and our suffering Betsy introduces us to Heart of God by Zach Williams Links: St. Ignatius of Loyola Ignatian Spirituality 10 Elements of Ignatian Spirituality Ignatian Examen Memento Mori Examen Heart of God by Zac...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy eats some pizza and goes shopping Paul celebrates a birthday in his family Betsy and Paul discuss the most influential saint in their lives right now Paul reflects on friendship and circles Betsy has a multiplying need to breathe Links: St. Therese of Lisieux St. Thomas Aquinas Summa Theologiae from New Advent Summa Theologiae Article 2. Whether...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul hits his family routine Betsy has a brain (yes, it was verified) What is Purgatory? Honesty reflection Catholic Bluegrass with The Hillbilly Thomists Links: What You Should Know About Purgatory by Fr. Mike Schmitz Is Purgatory in the Bible? by Catholic Answers Poor Wayfaring Stranger by the Hillbilly Thomists   Click below to follow us at: Facebo...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy gets going with Catholic Campus Ministry at UAH Paul gets going with a new High School program at Mercy Parish Betsy and Paul discuss what Lectio Divina is, where it came from, and how to use it in your prayer life Paul invites everyone to reflect with him on a Gospel reading using Lectio Divina Betsy introduces us to Good God by David Leonard L...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy gets to hear a future "baby" priest give a talk Paul's kids start back to school Betsy and Paul discuss what the Assumption of Mary is and why it's important Paul reflects on one year of CFM Betsy introduces us to With You in Heaven by Danielle Rose Links: List of Holy Days of Obligation in the US With You in Heaven by Danielle Rose   Click belo...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul shouts this week Betsy wobbles, but she doesn't fall down What does God want with us Paul reflects on where we find God Betsy's song is Suscipe(tious) Links: How to Discern God;s Will in 1 Minute by Fr. David Michael Moses The God Minute: July 19th - The Father's Will (Sr. Carol) Take, Lord, Receive by St. Louis Jesuits   Click below to follow us...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul braces Betsy shouts Betsy and Paul discuss the Prosperity Gospel and the Catholic Response Paul reflects on pride Betsy introduces us to Blessing by Laura Story Links: The Dangers of the Prosperity Gospel by Bishop (Father) Robert Barron The Prosperity Gospel is Dangerous by Catholic Answers Focus Blessings by Laura Story   Click below to follow...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy breaks her washing machine then makes Tony do laundry Paul gets ready to strap metal to his youngest son's mouth Betsy and Paul discuss good and bad communication and how it can affect us within the family and outside the family Paul reflects more on first things with Martha and Mary Betsy's Christian music pick this week is You Are God by We ar...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy paints a chapel with chocolate Paul watches his daughter play lacrosse while ants feast on his ankles Our guest, Kyle Becher, turns 60 We introduce one of our favorite Catholics, Kyle Becher Paul reflects on only putting first things first Betsy discusses the song Gonna Be Alright by Ryan Ellis Links: Gonna Be Alright by Ryan Ellis   Click below...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Quick recap of North Alabama Work Camp Paul says "hi" to Rodney at lunch Betsy learns the term ausfahrt and does some stuff in Europe, but mostly ausfahrt Betsy and Paul discuss how our emotion can and should play a role in our faith Paul reflects on the Gospel of Matthew Betsy introduces us to Love Like Crazy by Lee Brice Links: Faith and Emotion by...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul goes boating Betsy tries out for HGTV (not really) We ramble on about our personal relationships with Jesus and why it is important to us and our families Adoration isn't what it seems in our Social Media discussion Links: A Personal Relationship with Jesus AND the Catholic Church by Marcel LeJeune What to do When You Get Interrupted by Fr. Mike...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: There is no Chit Chat in today's episode, but I really like the bumper Lori Lai, Betsy Lashley, and Rodney from the City of HSV give their comments on North Alabama Catholic Work Camp Paul interviews various adults (some you might have heard before) and teens about their thoughts on NACWC Paul provides a reflection on...you guessed it...NACWC Paul ste...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul gets too much sun watching lacross and starts sheding a layer of skin Betsy catches up with friends in Texas Betsy and Paul discuss the who, why, and how of disaffiliated Catholics Paul reflects on ordered and disordered souls Betsy introduces us to the song Belovedness by Sarah Kroger Links: The article "Going, Going, Gone: The Dynamics of Disaf...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters (Recorded on November 8, 2021): 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 dir...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul spends time with family remembering fallen soldiers Betsy spends time with Dear ol' Dad Betsy and Paul discuss the 3 Temptations of Christ Paul reflects on how God always loves us Betsy is sure "He Knows My Name" but so does Francesca Battistelli Links: How to Love Someone that is Hard to Love by Fr. Mike Schmitz He Knows My Name by Francesca Bat...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy starts a summer event series for local college students Paul celebrates his son at youth group senior send-off Paul and Betsy discuss The 5 Love Languages Paul reflects on magisterial correction and praying for public sinners Betsy has us get that "Good Feeling" by Austin French Links: Take the Love Language Quiz Good Feeling by Austin French  ...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy plans a chapel Our guest raises losers, but just to build character Paul makes it through heck week Paul and Betsy are joined by one of Paul's favorite Catholics, Aaron Stumbaugh (and yes, Paul does actually have friends) Paul reflects on Christ's Peace Betsy has us listen to Just as I Am by Matt Maher Links: Just as I Am by Matt Maher   Click b...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul enjoys a chaotic family dinner with friends Betsy calls Paul cheugy for failing a quiz on the latest lingo Betsy and Paul discuss cynicism and how we should respond as Catholics Paul reflects on despair with respect to the abortion issue Betsy shares "Who You Are to Me" by Chris Tomlin Links: Do You Speak Generation Z's Language? by Tim Elmore (B...