Catholic Family Matters

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy celebrates a new college graduate in her family Paul gets to hang out with some old friends again Betsy and Paul share their thoughts on evangelization and being uncomfortable Christians Paul reflects on growing gardens Betsy introduces us to Because of You by Matt Maher Links: Letters to a Young Catholic: How to be Uncomfortable by Leonard J. D...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy helps her students close out the semester and say good-bye to the graduating seniors Paul retreats to Camp Helen Paul and Betsy make an attempt at Philosophy 101 with the 3 Transcendentals Paul reflects on shedding our sins like dead leaves Betsy picks a non-Christian, but still a good, song - Have You Ever Seen Rain by Paula Nelson Links: The T...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy views art Paul talks about life Deacon Greg is thankful for Easter Monday Oh, and by the way, we welcome Deacon Greg Thompson to our show and discuss who he is in light of being one of our favorite Catholics Paul reflects on a speech from Matt Fradd on secularism through education Betsy introduces us to Hold Me Jesus by Rich Mullins who just so...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul calls all sinners to unite Betsy hosts her last Lenten Bible Study (for now) Betsy and Paul wish you a Happy Easter, and Divine Mercy, and Ascension, and Pentecost, and Corpus Christi Paul says farewell to Exodus 90 by saying nothing at all Betsy brings us Joy by For King and Country Links: USCCB article about Easter Live as Easter People by Vini...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy gets some digital help from FOCUS Paul delivers fish Paul and Betsy dive deep Paul calls for all fathers to step up and be, well, fathers Betsy show us "The Father's House" by Cory Asbury Links: Understanding Lenten Sacrifices by David Arias You’re supposed to fail at Lent by Simcha Fisher The Father's House by Cory Asbury Exodus 90   Click belo...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy goes joy riding on the lawns of the CCM houses Paul is on fyah!! We get to meet a Favorite Catholic and good friend of Betsy's, Carol An ordinary faith is not a dull faith Listen to "The Commission" by CAIN as Betsy's Christian Music Pick of the Week Links: "The Commission" by CAIN Exodus 90   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Click...Click...Click... Paul visits his old stomping ground Betsy retreats Betsy and Paul discuss 5 (or more) ways to help you nurture your child's faith Paul reads a reflection on the importance of giving God His due Betsy (re)introduces us to the song "There Was Jesus" by Zach Williams and Dolly Parton Links: Mea Culpa from Episode #29. This is the...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy got to talk about food and Jesus Congrats to members of the Kosinski family Paul and Betsy discuss what it means to have a conversation with God A reflection on Jesus teaching His disciples how to pray Betsy intoduces us to "Broken Prayers" by Riley Clemmons Links: Article from FOCUS Missionaries on Prayer "Broken Prayers" by Riley Clemmons Exod...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul realizes he's old Betsy's vision turns into calypso and Janice Joplin somethin' somethin' somethin' Paul and Betsy discuss how their respective Lent's are going, in all humility A lesson on sheep and goats from Jesus himself Betsy picks "Love Moved First" by Casting Crowns Links: If Lent Doesn't Make you Feel Good by Fr. Mike Schmitz Love Moved F...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul leads a Mardi Gras parade through his neighborhood Betsy gets to be courageously Catholic with Fr. Brian Lust is bad, thank God we have Chastity Humility can lead us through the season of Lent Judah and the Lion sing about our "Back's Against the Wall" Links: Here is the link to Bishop Barron's video on the Seven Deadly Sins for probably the last...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy got to devour a Swiss Cake Roll Paul chanted "He shoots, He scores, You stink (but the crowd used a differnt word here)" Betsy and Paul discuss how the sin of gluttony can affect our lives and how asceticism can counter act it Paul discusses coming off the mountain to your "native place" after a spiritual high Betsy introduces us to "The Blessin...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul scouts out a local retreat center Betsy gets impressed by the future goals of Pope St. John Paul II High School Why greed is a capital sin and how the virtue of generosity combats it A reflection on following God Betsy picks "The Saint that is Me" by Danielle Rose as our Music Pick of the Week Links: Greed from The Catholic Standard The story of...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul and Jarcia celebrate the life of their son Myles Betsy refuses to come off "the mountain" The pitfalls of sloth and a zeal for the mission How is your prayer life in our reflection What if by Matthew West is our Christian Music Pick of the Week Links: What If by Matthew West 7 Tips for Overcoming Boredom and Sloth by Dr. Andrew Swafford Exodus 90...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul's house smells like teen spirit Betsy is learning to appreciate the engineering mind You won't like me when I'm angry, but forgiveness helps Warning against echo chambers and using scripture to help overcome single-sidedness The healing meaning behind "Burn the Ships" by for King and Country Links: Exodus 90 What I Learned in 25 Years of Writing...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Chateau (or if you prefer, Casa) Kosinski gets hit with the Rona...and the flu Betsy and her husband take a death defying trip back from Michigan Envy is the daughter of Pride and Admiration is the antidote A head scratcher from Bishop Strickland of Tyler, TX Be A Light by Thomas Rhett, et. al. is the Christian Music Pick of the Week Links: Be A Light...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy goes in search of an officer AND a gentleman Paul has to clean house, literally Paul and Betsy discuss what pride is, how it affects us and our families, and how humility can help us overcome the sins of pride G.K. Chesterton tells us what makes a family extraordinary God Help Me by Plumb is Betsy's Christian Music Pick of the Week Links: Bishop...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Fr. Altonji teaches Betsy a new move Paul welcomes a new member to his neighborhood Paul and Betsy discuss what the Catholic Church teaches about vice and virtue St. Josemaria Escriva's list of 14 ways to show you are not being humble Betsy's Music Pick of the Week Links: St. Josemaria Escriva's 14 Signs of Lack of Humility Look What You've Done by Ta...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy smells a rat (or a mouse) Paul goes to visit family on vacay Paul and Betsy discuss how their Holiday went and set personal goals for the year Some wise words from the Twitter-verse to start the New Year Hillsong UNITED for the Music Pick of the Week Links: Know You Will by Hillsong UNITED Any guys out there up for a Challenge (Exodus 90)   Clic...

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 goes hot-roddin' on a brand new (to her and the Catholic Campus Ministry) riding mower Paul loses a smattering of blood Betsy and Paul discuss how pornography damages the lives of men, women, and families Faithful clergy in Mexico are arrested for sticking up for Catholic moral values "Little Drummer Boy" is Betsy's pick this week Links: USCCB's...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: One of Paul's babies celebrates a birthday, makes his school's archery team, and breaks his arm Betsy attends a meeting of the (campus ministry) minds Betsy and Paul share their Advent and Christmas traditions both past and present Links: Worthy of Agape on Etsy Mrs Torres Creates on Etsy Chews Life Willits Works O, Holy Night by Martina McBride   Cli...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy goes to the movies Paul makes a friend (or two, or three) Betsy and Paul discuss the differences between male and female and why that matters Transgenderism degrades women, especially in sports Links: Betsy's Music Pick of the Week - The Saint that is Just Me by Danielle Rose Family Honor - Spice   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter O...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Someone celebrated their 27th Wedding Anniversary (Hint: It's not Paul) Paul gets sick and splits up his family for Thanksgiving Betsy goes to the Sunshine State for Thanksgiving Betsy and Paul discuss how our gender is a gift from God backed up by objective truth Links: USCCB Resource on Gender Identity The Person and Identity Project Website Not in...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy gets back to (mostly) normal Paul sees his son's senior send-off in high school cross country Betsy and Paul provide a look into how servant leadership, with Christ as an example, has influenced their lives USCCB has convened for their fall meeting Links: 5 Things Jesus Teaches Us About Leadership by Fr. Ian Van Heusen Leading when You'd Rather...

In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy gets treated like the VIP she is at a Lauren Daigle concert Paul allows himself to get locked in with a group of high schoolers Betsy and Paul welcome their second guest to the podcast Links: Sr. Helena Burns: You can’t have it all … and that’s OK The Fragrance Prayer by John Henry Cardinal Newman   Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter...