Modern Catholic Family

Send us Fan Mail What if true healing required more than just treating symptoms? Carrie Huebner joins Jim and Meghan to share how she's changing the landscape of Catholic healthcare by treating the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. From struggling with infertility to jumping off countless cliffs to follow God's call, Carrie's journey led her to create a practice where faith and...

Send us Fan Mail Finding trustworthy screen content for young children can feel overwhelming, especially for Catholic parents who want both beauty and truth. Jim and Meghan talk with Tara and Anthony Bonna, the creative team behind Little Saints TV and Raising Saints TV, about how their desire to protect their children’s hearts turned into a joyful family mission. Through early learning, Scripture...

Send us Fan Mail Celebrating the liturgical year does not have to be complicated. Jim and Meghan sit down with Ana Keyworth, Co-Founder of Party Like a Saint, to explore how her family-run business helps parents, schools, and parishes bring the beauty of the saints into everyday life. From simple feast day ideas to the surprising spiritual path that led to the business, Ana shares how faith, creat...

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to form a home where faith is lived, loved, and witnessed in the ordinary moments? Jim and Meghan sit down with Dr. Marlon De La Torre to explore how Catholic families can cultivate a deep religious sense through prayer, example, and presence. From early marriage to raising children and navigating suffering, Dr. De La Torre shares real stories, practical wis...

Send us Fan Mail The call to raise a faithful Catholic family often begins at the crossroads of comfort and courage. Jim and Meghan sit down with Catholic author and speaker Kevin Wells to explore why sacrificial love, spiritual discipline, and personal responsibility are essential in a culture drowning in ease. Drawing from his life as a father, writer, and nephew of Monsignor Thomas Wells, Kevin...

Send us Fan Mail What if a stranger at a crossroads held the answer to a prayer you didn’t even know you were saying? Vivian Marino joins Jim and Meghan to share her deeply moving journey of faith, family, and discovering God's providence in the most unexpected places. From tearful moments on the Camino to starting a family rosary tradition, Vivian’s story is a reminder that God is always wor...

Send us Fan Mail Does Advent in your home feel more like chaos than Christ? Jim and Meghan sit down with sisters Marci Maurer Nunnery and Melinda Marshburn, who share how a simple family tradition, the Jesse Tree, helped anchor their children in Scripture and the true story of salvation. From its roots in Melinda’s mother-in-law’s handmade gift to a ministry now blessing families across denominati...

Send us Fan Mail What if the Church gave you a spiritual job description, and you’d been living it all along? In this episode, Jim and Meghan sit down with Jill Simons, Catholic author, speaker, podcaster, and Executive Director at Many Parts Ministries, to explore charisms: the personal spiritual gifts every baptized Christian is given for the good of the Church. From family life to parish minist...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to truly belong? Jim and Meghan sit down with Ethan Stueve, husband, father, missionary, and Catholic podcaster, for a heartfelt conversation about building and finding an authentic Catholic community. From his days as a college missionary to his bold attempts at neighborhood relocation plans, Ethan shares what he has learned about friendship, family life, and ke...

Send us Fan Mail Sisters Anna and Addison Henige join Jim and Meghan to share their remarkable journey from reluctant faith to intentional discipleship. What began with a youth retreat and a long-overdue hug blossomed into a shared mission of evangelization on their college campus. Through candid stories of struggle, reconciliation, and rediscovery, the Henige sisters show how God’s timing and sib...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when an Army officer hears the call to the priesthood? Jim and Meghan welcome Father Colin Patrick, Parochial Vicar at St. Brigid Catholic Church, to share his inspiring journey from military service to the altar. With humor, humility, and a deep love for Christ, Father Colin reflects on his vocation story, devotion to St. Thérèse, and the joys and struggles of servin...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when grandparents say yes to faith, family, and 21 grandchildren? Jim and Meghan sit down with Bill and Patti Remmert, married 52 years, to hear how they’ve turned summer vacations into a sacred tradition called Cousins Camp. Rooted in joy, creativity, and Catholic identity, this episode reveals how intentional time with grandchildren can become a powerful way to pass...

Send us Fan Mail What if your family calendar followed the rhythm of the Church year? Jim and Meghan welcome Kendra Tierney Norton, author with Ignatius Press and founder of Catholic All Year, to share how liturgical living shapes the rhythm of family life. From feast-day menus and “sneaky catechesis” to simple prayers around the table, Kendra explains how her family has embraced traditions that r...

Send us Fan Mail Teaching kids the Bible can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Jim and Meghan welcome Mark Hart, speaker, author, and leader at Life Teen, to share the story behind Encounter and why it’s helping middle schoolers discover the beauty of Scripture. Mark also opens up about his own conversion, 30 years in youth ministry, and the simple ways parents can lead their kids in f...

Send us Fan Mail Can evangelization really be joyful, lighthearted, and even funny? Jim and Meghan sit down with Scott and Elisabeth Williams, the husband-and-wife team behind Sock Religious, to talk about how they’ve built a Catholic family business rooted in humor, creativity, and bold faith. From socks to t-shirts to stories of saints, their mission is simple: help families live their faith out...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could design your work and family life around the rhythms of the Church? Catholic author, attorney, and dad of six Scott L. Smith, Jr. joins Jim and Meghan to talk about “Catholic Dad Lifestyle Design” an intentional, faith-filled approach to building a domestic monastery at home. From homeschooling to creative work, Scott shares how a deeply rooted Catholic worldview...

Send us Fan Mail Catholic mom, writer, and educator Christine Hanus joins Jim and Meghan to talk about one of the most personal and prayerful decisions a family can make: how to educate their children. With warmth and hard-won wisdom, Christine reflects on 18 years of homeschooling, navigating public and Catholic schools, and how every educational path can become a path to holiness when discerned...

Send us Fan Mail Vacations are meant for rest, adventure, and family memories but Jim and Meghan remind us that they’re also a time to stay rooted in faith. They share why their family never misses Mass while traveling and how those experiences have gifted them with unexpected joy, beauty, and connection around the world. From snowy mountains to Hawaiian beaches, each story is a reminder that God...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you stop asking God to change your child and start thanking Him for the gift they are? Jim and Meghan talk with Randy Hain, Catholic executive coach, author, and father of a son with autism. Randy shares his journey from fear to acceptance, revealing how his son Alex became a source of grace—not despite his diagnosis, but because of it. Whether you're raisin...

Send us Fan Mail Rob Wilson, a recent convert from Judaism and the voice behind “This Catholic Life,” joins Jim and Meghan to share how his family's journey to the Catholic Church reshaped everything: marriage, parenting, and prayer. With honesty and joy, Rob reflects on how simple acts of faith, like praying the Rosary with his toddler, have grounded their home in Christ. His story is a movi...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim and Meghan are joined by 18-year-old Michael Boster, a recent homeschool graduate, Eagle Scout, and Life Teen leader, who offers a rare glimpse into Catholic parenting from a teen's perspective. Michael shares what worked (and what didn’t), what he treasures about his upbringing, and how his parents formed a deeply root...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim and Meghan are joined by Kathy Gillett, a devoted Catholic mom and prayer warrior, who shares how she fights spiritual battles for her family. From praying scripture aloud to chalking her door and placing holy water under beds, Kathy shows what it means to be a gatekeeper of the home. Learn how to speak truth over your kids,...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean for the Church to be fully alive? In this deeply moving episode, Jim and Meghan welcome Tricia Borah, coordinator of the Adaptive Youth Ministry at St. Brigid Parish. Tricia shares her powerful journey from preschool teacher to advocate for teens and young adults with disabilities, revealing how inclusion transforms not just programs, but people. Whether you’ve e...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim and Megan Schubert sit down with Gabe Oh—entrepreneur, father, and former insurance executive—for an honest conversation about the messiness, beauty, and mystery of reclaiming Catholic identity. From spiritual burnout to miraculous grace, Gabe opens up about his journey through depression, his longing for tradition, and the q...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim and Meghan chat with Marissa Couch—youth minister, poet, and joyful Catholic witness—about the beauty and meaning of tradition. From silly Christmas games to saint feast days and liturgical living, Marissa shares how the small, repeated things we do can anchor us in identity, family, and Christ. She opens up about her journe...