The Catholic Mama

In this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine is joined by Catholic convert, historian, and author Dr. Rachel Fulton Brown to discuss the nearly lost but marvelously rich history of Marian devotion, harkening back hundreds of years ago to the Medieval period, what we can learn from that devotion today, and how it inspired Rachel's own conversion. Like what you hear? Then please subscribe...

In this week's mini-episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine discusses who the author of Sacred Scripture is, how it is preserved not as a dead book but a living Word, and how we should read that scripture. ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, its social teachings, and more, purchase your own copy of the Catholic Catechism  here ....

On this episode, Christine talks about Liturgical Living - what it is and how to get started in celebrating the Church's liturgical calendar in meaningful but simple ways. It doesn't have to be - and shouldn't be - stressful or overwhelming, but rather, it should be first a commitment to the fundamentals of our Catholic Christian faith practices and then adding in celebrations that feel right to y...

In this week's mini-episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine explains what the Church and her faithful are really doing during Lent, as well as a brief explanation of liturgical seasons, which have its culmination and focal point just six weeks from now at Easter. ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, its social teachings, and more,...

On this episode, Christine and Husband Pat discuss the books that have been essential to their faith journey. From Fulton Sheen to Fr. Spitzer, C.S. Lewis to Lee Strobel, there is a book on this recommendation list for every Christian, and each book recommended on this episode is worth spending time with. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sur...

In this week's mini-episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine explains why the Church can't simply change Her teachings to "go with the times."  Is it because the Church wants to be a stodgy, rule-enforcing patriarchy or is it because She is the preserver of the Word of God? Listen to this five minute episode and find out ;) ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacr...

In this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine is joined by Catholic wife and mother, speaker and writer Bonnie Engstrom to discuss how our God is the Living God, Who still works among us, loves us, and cares for us in very real ways, including the miraculous and wondrous saving of her stillborn son over eight years ago through the intercession of Fulton Sheen. While the investigation int...

As a follow up to the episode of The Catholic Mama entitled "Pro-Life Arguments You Need to Know," we're sharing an episode from The Pat Flynn Show in which a practicing bioethicist joins the program to discuss in greater detail the ethical dilemma abortion presents. Once you've listened to the TCM pro-life episode, dive deeper into the abortion debate with this bonus episode. And learn more about...

In this week's mini-episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine explains the precepts of our Catholic faith. In other words, what is the bare minimum that we need to do to be considered in good standing with the Church? Listing out each of the five precepts and what they mean, Christine then goes into issuing a challenge to listeners to deepen their religious life. ---- To read more about what the Cat...

Note: Previous upload only included half of the episode. All fixed now!  In light of the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the horrific and recently passed NY laws permitting abortion up to 40 weeks, as well as the unfortunate news that other states are planning to follow in NYS's footsteps, now is the time to better understand pro-life arguments. From social media arguments to in-person debates at f...

In this week's mini-episode of Catechism Fridays, Christine explains why we need Sacred Scripture and Holy Tradition. They are of equal importance and cannot be separated (Looking at you, sola scriptura people!) Learn what the Catholic Catechism says on the subject of Scripture and Tradition in this short 6 minute episode. ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacr...

Catholic writer Emily Stimpson Chapman joins Christine in this episode to discuss what eating and food means to the Catholic faithful. For anyone interested in faith, liturgical living, entertaining/hosting, and food, this is one podcast you need to listen to. Read the accompanying post here . Like what you hear? Then please subscribe and leave a very nice review. They help spread this little mini...

On the last Catechism Friday episode, Christine talked about how man seeks God. But did you know that God also seeks us? In doing so, He wants us to know about The One Who Created Us In this mini-episode, Christine discusses God\'s desire to make Himself known to man and whether or not we can expect any more revelation from Him. ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacre...

Moms and dads know - bringing little ones to church can be STRESSFUL. In this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine is joined by soon-to-be published children's book author Steph Hampton on strategies, tips, and tricks for getting children to be well-behaved in church, plus offer solidarity to parents who struggle with taking their kids to mass.  Need more strategies on how to have well-...

Without being able to explicitly see God, what can we learn about Him? Through His constant seeking of us and our draw towards Him, as well as study of the things He created, we are able to know much. In this mini-episode, Christine discusses man's desire for God, our knowledge of Him, and the knowledge of Him that the Church holds to be true. ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says...

Christine sits down with "Husband Pat" to discuss everyone's favorite subject: Sin LOLOL  But on the other side of our turning away from God, there is His absolute Mercy and forgiveness. And the way to know and feel this mercy is through one of the sacraments He gave us - reconciliation.  In this episode, discover the reasons behind why this sacrament exists, why you should participate in it, and...

God created all things to be good, including his angels. They accompany us in this life, and they were present, attentive, and celebratory during the life of Jesus as well.  Yet there were others who fell, including the one who whispered seductive things into our first human parents' ears in the Garden of Eden. What is the official Church teachings on the angels? Listen to this 9 minute episode to...

Christine is joined by unapologetically apologetics enthusiast Leah Moler in this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast to discuss a dirty and loaded word in today's society: Feminism.  Can you be a Catholic and be a feminist? What does "feminism" actually mean? Listen in to this episode to see if you're ready as a Catholic to take back this hijacked word. ------- Don't forget to subscribe and leav...

Think horoscopes, astrology, and palm readings are just fun and games? Think again! These practices bring us to sin against the Lord in terms of the First Commandment. But why?  Listen to this 6 minute episode to learn more the practice of divination and trusting in God. ---- To read more about what the Catholic Church says about the Sacred Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, and its social teaching...

Christine is joined by Catholic writer and speaker Jeannie Ewing to discuss finding mercy and hope in the journey through motherhood. A spiritual writer who focuses on accepting and overcoming grief, Jeannie shares insights into pregnancy and childbirth, as well as God's gift of mercy that He shares with each of us. You can find Jeannie at JeannieEwing.com and pick up a copy of her latest book,  F...

Think of the phrase "social justice" and "warrior" might be the next word that pops to mind. In our culture today, social justice warriors, SJWs for short, can conjure up mental pictures of screeching bleeding heart progressives. But what about the concept of "social justice"? What is that to the Catholic Church? Listen to this short 10 minute episode to learn more about the real meaning of social...

Christine is joined by "Husband Pat" to discuss Arguing 101: What is arguing really? What makes for a good religious argument? How do you spot bad arguments? And perhaps most importantly, what do you do when you find yourself in a religious argument online? Like what you hear? Then please subscribe and leave a very nice review. They help spread this little ministry across the internet and keep tho...

Christine is joined by Father Dennis Billy and Eileen Cunis, the author-illustrator team behind the beautifully written and illustrated children's book, Jacob's Wood, to discuss the meaning of word and picture to children and how even children's literature can awaken something beautiful in adults.   Find Jacob's Wood on Amazon or at En Route Books .  See more of Eileen's beautiful artwork here .

Continuing on the topic of tough and controversial social teachings of the Catholic Church, Christine discusses homosexual tendencies.  Covered under the Sixth Commandment "Thou shalt not commit adultery," homosexuality is an offense against the natural law and is a disordered behavior.  Men and women who face the difficulties of homosexual tendencies are called to a life of chastity, to unite the...

Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter are the bookends of the Catholic liturgical year, and as faithful, we know pretty much what we need to do during those times in order to successfully practice our faith.  But what about during the other times of the year? How do we improve ourselves spiritually when there is less particular instruction? In this episode, Christine talks about three powerful ways to...