Fairest Love Podcast

Author of the new book, Awake Not Woke, Noelle Mering joins us for this episode. She shared insights from her research on the woke movement, how to navigate this trend within the family, and more. Her book can be found at Tan Books: https://tanbooks.com Noelle is also the co-author and contributor of Theology of Home: https://theologyofhome.com

Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Parent Coach Jordan Langdon shares her advice on going from a team of one to a family in which everyone is pitching in! Trying to do it all by herself was something this week’s guest struggled with in the early years of raising her family. But her perspective shifted after her 4-year-old made an innocent comment. Listen in as she shares her personal story and ho...

With anxiety in teens up 25% in recent years, we’ve brought Monica Hinderer, LPC, back for a second episode. Here she talks about two of the major factors that have contributed to this rise - COVID and Social Media - as well as what parents can do to combat this trend. Monica can be found: https://www.vitaoptimumcounseling.com

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. This is the first of two episodes with Monica on anxiety in c...

This week registered oncology nurse and certified health and nutrition coach Cris Bofill shares some helpful tips with us about healthy eating. She provides insights into shopping, nutrition labels, and even how to get picky eaters to eat their veggies! Cris can be found at: https://www.wellnutritionsolutions.com

In this episode we’re talking about authentic self care with Julia Hogan, author, therapist, owner and clinical director of Vita Optimum Counseling. She walks us through the issue with today’s treat yourself self care mentality, what is authentic self care and how to figure out what revives you. Julia can be found at: https://www.juliamariehogan.com Resources mentioned: It’s Okay to Start with You...

We’ve brought Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Doug Hinderer back to discuss marriage therapy - specifically hot to know if your marriage needs it! He walks us through 4 red flags that could indicate therapy is the next right step for your marriage, and discusses the value couples find in talking to a therapist even if nothing is seriously wrong. Resources mentions: Catholic Therapists: http...

Registered nurse and Marquette-method NFP instructor, Amanda Smith shares some insights into Natural Family Planning. She discusses how the marital act is always meant to be unitive and procreative, how NFP is not Catholic birth control, and clears up some common misconceptions she encounters. Amanda can be found: https://www.vitaefertility.com Resources mentioned: Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI Si...

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doug Hinderer is back again sharing his insights on how to prepare for marriage - before you’re engaged or even seriously dating. He walks us through how to cultivate the virtues that will be needed in married life, things like: friendship, kindness, patience, meekness, and more Doug can be found: https://www.happymarriageforlife.com

In this class, Fr. Paul Donlan explains that the human person is made in God's image and likeness, not just because he is endowed with an intellect and will, but because he is called to live in a communion of persons––namely, in a family.

Certified Life Coach, Janet Quinlan shares her insights and expertise on creating a bright and cheerful home. She points out that making a home is not just about the physical environment but also the emotional and spiritual environment. This mother of 7 and life coach to mothers around the world, offers practical tips for building up all three of these environments so each member of the family fee...

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.

Doug Hinderer, licensed marriage and family therapist, shares insights into God’s plan for marriage. In this episode, we look at CS Lewis’ Four Loves, and then dive into Agape love and what that is meant to look like for married couples today. You’ll learn about the four characteristics of Agape love: permanent, exclusive, public, and fruitful. And lastly, Doug shares insights into what marriage t...

In this episode, Fr. Jeffrey Langan explains that marriage is a sacrificial bond between husband and wife and God. The time before marriage, or one's single life, is an important time to grow in the sacrificial love that one may be called to live as part of marriage.

In this episode, Fr. Jeffrey Langan encourages us to reframe our perspective of the trials and sufferings we encounter in life, and to place our total trust in God.

In this reflection, Fr. Paul Donlan explains how the virtue of patriotism stems from the natural virtue of piety, the same virtue that allows us to respect and honor our parents. It is, therefore, the school of the family where the virtue of patriotism is first instilled.

In this meditation, Fr. Paul Donlan explores the importance of forgiveness in family life. Though "I forgive you" can be the hardest words to say, the whole Gospel can be summarized in those words.

We begin this month of May with a reflection by Fr. Paul Donlan on Mary's role as a mother and patroness of America. We invoke her intercession as "[she] is our great ally in a long uphill battle to bring the conscience of our nation back to the inviolable sanctity of human life and what it really means to be a mother."

In this episode, Fr. Matt Wheeler reflects on how Catholics serve and build the Catholic Church by focusing on the family. "

In this podcast, Fr. Paul Donlan reflects on how we are called to imitate Christ in laying down our lives for the love of others. Today, Holy Thursday, marks the beginning of the Paschal Triduum-- the three days commemorating the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As we contemplate these events, may we remember that Christ’s great sacrifice is something we should aspire to emulat...

In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the gifts God gave St. Joseph to live his vocation as the foster father of Jesus. On tomorrow's Feast of St. Joseph, we marvel and give thanks that, in the words of Fr. Peter, "God would choose an obscure carpenter living in this insignificant village of Nazareth" to "contribute to the most important 33 years in the history of the universe."