Fairest Love Podcast

In this week's episode we spoke with Lisa Canning, The Possibility Mom , to talk about how to dream again after seasons of defeat. Lisa shares her journey as a mother of eleven and entrepreneur, offering honest wisdom on surrender, control, and finding beauty amid chaos. She gives practical tools for overcoming decision fatigue, strengthening your prayer life, and leaning on community when life fe...

In this week's episode, we spoke with writer and mother of six, Rachel Balducci, for an honest conversation about building a home rooted in peace and simplicity. Rachel shares real-life wisdom on parenting without comparison, letting children exercise free will, and creating stronger family relationships through ordinary living. Rachel has written several notable books including Make My Life Simpl...

Happy New Year and welcome to Season 6 of the Fairest Love Podcast! Today on the show we interview Carolyn Madigan, founder of Solé Atelier , a Catholic lifestyle company creating products that bridge the human and the divine for the striving professional. In this episode, we explore how beauty, order, and simple routines can transform family life especially for busy parents. Carolyn shares practi...

In this reflection, Fr. Luke Mata shares how Advent is a gentle wake-up call for parents to step out of distraction and make room for Christ in the midst of family life. Through prayer, Confession, and simple acts of love, he helps us prepare our hearts for Jesus’ coming. A meaningful listen as we prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas!

Take a moment before the Thanksgiving holiday to reflect with Fr. Luke Mata on the power of gratitude! Cultivating gratitude, especially during the holiday season, helps open our hearts to the grace and love that Our Lord wants to bestow upon us. We are so grateful for your continued prayers and support! Mary, Mother of Fairest Love, pray for us!

From the New Year and New Beginnings to building up the family culture and protecting your time, we’ve striven to find experts and guests that have been able to help you navigate the challenges you face in raising your families in today’s society. Thank you for listening! We can't wait to bring you new guests and exciting topics next season. Be on the look out for our Advent and Christmas reflecti...

This week we are rebroadcasting from our conversation with Alex Dee, co-founder of Saints Alive , a podcast for children that provides epic dramas of the lives of the Saints, shares with us the history of the podcast, the fruits he’s seen from it, and how to help our children grown in love with this super heroes of the Church.

This week we're taking a look at some hidden gems on the Fairest Love Podcast... guests and topics YOU recommended. These guests shared incredible stories and insights, and if you missed the episode when it first aired, we highly encourage you to take a listen to the full episode below! Beauty Through the Lens of the World with Grace Galligan Self-Surrendering Service with Blake Brouillette Overco...

Did you know the Fairest Love Family Project has a podcast specifically geared towards newly engaged and married couples? The After Cana podcast explores the vocation of marriage through stories, advice, and insights from experts and seasoned couples. We're sharing a conversation with Blythe Fike, a mother of 12, who shares her experience about the postpartum season and how women can prepare for i...

In this special episode, we’re revisiting some of your favorite conversations — the ones that have resonated most deeply with our listeners. Each of these episodes explores what it means to live family life well: from decluttering the heart to healing relationships, finding holiness in everyday life, and creating homes that reflect cheerfulness and joy. Listen to the full episodes below! Declutter...

In this episode of the Fairest Love Podcast, we discuss ten practical ways to build a devotion to Mary during the month of October. We emphasize the importance of Mary in our faith and provide actionable steps for families to grow closer to her through prayer, reflection, and celebration of Marian feasts. October is the Month of the Rosary! How will you grow in your devotion to Mary this month? Pr...

This week, we are rebroadcasting our conversation with Jeff Schiefelbein, the founder of the consulting firm, Undivided Life, which aims at making businesses more human through strategy and culture consulting. He shares his experience in business and how creating an environment within the work place directed towards serving others provides many avenues for success within companies. Listen in as he...

In this week's episode, we share a presentation from JL Marti, CEO of the Fairest Love Family Project, on the urgent challenges families face with pornography and social media addiction. JL explores how these issues impact relationships and family life, underscoring the importance of open and honest communication between parents and children. He discusses practical ways to approach conversations a...

On this week's podcast episode, we take a look back at previous guests' answers to the question, "How has Mary been a mother to you?"Be sure to check out the full length episodes by following the links below! The Role of Faith and the Family in Shaping Good Citizens with Dr. Timothy O’Malley Gratitude as the Core of Our Identity with Sr. Mary Dominic Managing AI and Protecting Family Time in a Dig...

In this episode, we spoke with Kendra Tierney Norton, author, mother of ten, and founder of Catholic All Year, about the power of incorporating Catholic traditions into everyday family life. Kendra shares her personal journey of embracing the liturgical calendar at home and how it has strengthened her family’s values, provided resilience during challenges, and fostered unity and joy. Visit Catholi...

In this episode of the Fairest Love Podcast, we spoke with Mary Hunt, a professor of psychology and business at Ave Maria University, about the evolving challenges families face in balancing work and home life. Mary shares her insights on the cultural and technological shifts that influence family dynamics today and offers strategies for fostering better communication and intentionality in daily r...

In this week's episode, we speak with Victor Saenz, Executive Director of the Houston Institute , about how philosophical inquiry shapes students’ understanding of human flourishing, marriage, and family. Victor shared how his work introduces college students to moral reasoning and classical thought, helping them reevaluate cultural assumptions and rediscover timeless truths. We explored how perce...

In this episode of the Fairest Love podcast, we explored the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence with Katie Hinderer of Rosebud Social Strategies . The conversation examines the promises and pitfalls of AI—how it’s changing education, shaping relationships, and influencing family routines. Katie offers thoughtful insights into how parents can approach AI with discernment, emphasizing the...

On today's show, we sat down with Jordan Langdon, licensed clinical social worker and host of the Families of Character podcast . Jordan shared how intentional family routines can strengthen emotional health, build character, and increase quality time together. She discussed the benefits of structure for children, including reduced anxiety and clearer expectations. We explored practical ways to im...

In this special podcast originally aired by the St. Josemaria Institute , Fr. Javier del Castillo reflects on the feast of Mary, Mother of Fairest Love (February 14th), and the significance of this Marian title in the life of the Church and the history of Opus Dei. Listen to dive into the history of Mary, Mother of Fairest Love starting from the Old Testament, to how St. Josemaria Escriva helped t...

This week we are rebroadcasting, an episode from season 4 with Dr. Susan Hanssen, history professor at the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas. Dr. Hanssen shares with us an extensive yet approachable view of the history of the American family and our foundations rooted in freedom. Dr. Hanssen has written numerous scholarly articles on history within Western Civilization and the world. A notable...

In this week's episode, we spoke with Dr. Timothy O’Malley from the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame about the powerful connection between faith, family, and citizenship. Dr. O’Malley reflected on the family as the first school of virtue and a foundational space for forming responsible, engaged citizens. The conversation explored how Catholic social teaching can gu...

We spoke with Alex Vazquez, United Nations representative for the International Federation for Family Development (IFFD) , about the vital role families play in shaping strong societies—and how policy, advocacy, and grassroots engagement can support that mission. Alex shared how IFFD works on both global and local levels to promote family well-being, touching on the challenges posed by technology,...

Bishop Gomez's homily from the Mass of Enthronement of Mary Mother Fairest Love on June 26th, 2025 at St. Louise de Marillac in Covina, CA.

In this this week's episode, we spoke with Dr. Ryan Hanning , professor, author, and co-writer of The Willpower Advantage , about the essential role of fortitude in family life. Dr. Hanning offers a compelling look at how this virtue—rooted in strength, perseverance, and trust—can be intentionally cultivated through the ordinary challenges of daily living. The conversation explores how fortitude a...