Fairest Love Podcast

As we begin the Advent Season, Fr. Luke Mata offers some thoughts on how we can use this time to prepare well for the birth of the Christ Child. Today, we can resolve to run forth to meet Christ.

In this compilation episode, and our final episode of Season 3, we’re focusing on dealing with stress. We know with the holidays quickly approaching this is oftern a time of high-stress and overwhelm for parents. Our experts offer some helpful tips for dealing with it during the Christmas season and beyond. We’ll hear from mom coach Sterling Jacquith, counselor Catherine DiNuzzo, and therapist Jul...

As the holidays approach, a season that is often characterized by more drinking, we’ve brought on sobriety coach Christie Walker to talk about her journey to sobriety, how faith plays a role and what steps we can take to begin drinking less. Her helpful insights into alcohol and its impact on the body, and her personal testimony is sure to inspire. Christie can be found at: https://catholicrecover...

Teaching your children our rich Catholic cultural inheritance can be as simple as celebrating the day they were baptized, or a themed dinner around a Church feast. Founder of Catholic All Year, Kendra Tierney talks with us about how she began incorporating the liturgical calendar into her family life and how you can do the same. Catholic All Year: https://catholicallyear.comInstagram : https://www...

This week's compilation episode pulls the best words of wisdom from three previous guests: Mike and Alicia Hernon from the Messy Family Project, Kara Fransted from KMH Financial Services, and Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira from Wallet Win! If you love this information, you can hear the full interviews at Episodes 20 and 22 of Season 2 and Episode 18 of Season 3.

This week on the podcast, we're talking with the founder of Catholic in Recovery, a non-profit that offers hope and healing for those recovering from addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments. Together, we talk about the importance of recovery programs paired with prayer, our need for the Sacraments especially during recovery, how to help a loved one who struggles with addiction, and how...

We’ve pulled together a compilation episode featuring the best snippets from Motherhood Coach Janet Quinlan’s three-part series on how our thoughts make us who we are. On the various episodes, she talked about how our thoughts make us who we are as a person, a spouse, and a parent. Tune in to hear some of the best bits from these episodes. If you'd like to listen to all of these episodes individua...

This week we're bringing you a special epsiode from our newest podcast: After Cana. Not only have Matt and Mindy been married for 32 years, but they have also coached other Catholic couples to discover the grace that comes through the sacrament of marriage. We hope you enjoy this crossover episode and consider subscribing to our latest podcast.

When it comes to establishing your authority as a parent, it can be tempting to be permissive or authoritarian. But Life Coach Pilar Caranti walks us through how to find the median between those two extremes.

Deciding if your child needs a therapist and how to go about finding one is no simple task. Child therapist, Monica Hinderer, walks us through how to determine if your child needs additional help outside the home, and how to find a therapist that aligns with your goals as a parent. Monica can be found at: https://www.monicahinderer.com

Senior Scholar at Boston University’s Center for Character and Social Responsibility, Karen Bohlin talks with us about the importance of introducing good literature to children and how to avoid becoming reluctant readers. She talks about the importance of going deep into the meaning and messages found in great literature, and how that illuminates the intricacies of life.

Marriage Therapist Doug Hinderer returns to the Fairest Love podcast to share 5 things every couple should discuss before they get married. This episode is perfect for those who have engaged children or even those recently married. You can find Doug at: https://www.happymarriageforlife.comMarriage Discernment Course: https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/marriage-discernment

Life coach, Janet Quinlan wraps up her 3-part series on how our thoughts impact our lives with this episode on how our thoughts create who we are. She offers a number of helpful tips for acknowledging the thoughts we have, identifying the stories we've been repeating, and rewriting those for our betterment. You can find Janet at: https://janetquinlan.com/Grab her free Beliefs workbook: https://jan...

After episode 25 looked at how parents can encourage their children to consider a life of celibacy for the kingdom, Fr. Jeff offers words of wisdom for parents who are struggling with the religious vocation their child feels called to.

This week, Fr. Jeff shares some insights into how we, as parents, can encourage and foster a celibate vocation in our children.

Author and COO of the National Eucharistic Congress, Joel Stepanek, shares his insights on humility - a virtue we rarely talk about. Joel provides some helpful tips for growing in humility as a parent and teaching the virtue to our children. His book, Chasing Humility, can be found at: https://joelstepanek.com/books/chasing-humility/

This week, Fr. Pete Arriagada takes on a question about whether anxiety as a parent is inherently unholy. He offers helpful insights for parents at any stage of the journey.

Establishing boundaries with yourself and with others is a common idea today, but also one that leaves people wondering whether they are truly Christian. Coach Lisa Gormley walks us through why healthy boundaries are actually a form of charity. Lisa can be found at @lisarosegormley on Instagram. Resources recommended: Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

According to therapist Regina Boyd, trust is essential, foundational, and necessary for a healthy relationship to stand. In this episode of the Fairest Love podcast we discuss how to build trust again once its been lost and how to continue to strengthen it throughout your life. Regina can be found at https://www.reginaboyd.com

This week, Fr. Jeff answers this timely listener submitted question about the rainbow marketing that has filled our storefronts, libraries, and computer screens. Here's what he has to say.

This week we're talking with author Emily Stimpson Chapman on her adoption journey. She shares her story of infertility, the decision to adopt, and the three children that now grace her home. Emily can be found: https://emilystimpsonchapman.com Resources she shared: Springs of Love: https://springsoflove.org Springs in the Desert: https://springsinthedesert.org

Mike and Alicia Hernon from the Messy Family Project joined us this week to discuss one of the most difficult topics for most couples - money! They talked about how to determine the vision and values of your family in order to make financial decisions easier and the value of the family board meeting. There words of wisdom are sure to hit home, whether you are just starting out or have been married...

Fr. Jeff Langan answers this timely question about the May pilgrimages to Our Lady. He shares thoughts on the first pilgrimage he made, instructions on how to do one yourself, and what we can ask Our Lady during these times of prayer. Have a question you'd like Fr. Jeff to answer in a future episode? Email us at info@fairestloveshrine.org to have your question added to our lineup!

For this episode we’re talking with Monica Hinderer, a licensed professional therapist who works with adolescents. With the rise in anxiety so prevalent in teens today, Monica shares how to know the difference between anxiety and stress, when to seek professional help, and what you can do as a parent to help your child navigate anxiety.

We've brought back Parenting Coach Janet Quinlan for Part II of her three part series on how our thoughts make a difference in our marriages, parenting, and lives. This week she shares her insights on how your thoughts matter when it comes to your parenting, and how you can re-write the internal narrative. If you missed Part I, listen in to episode 10 of this season! Janet can be found at: https:/...