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While many Catholics know of Marian consecration and may have done it themselves, it can be difficult to present this time of prayer to children so they can participate in a consecration as well. Christine is joined by author Carrie Gress to discuss this and her book Marian Consecration for Children in this episode. Show Notes can be found here: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-135-m...

What do Catholics believe and how does that affect the way we live as Catholics? In this episode, Pat and Christine discuss the final three lines of the Apostles' Creed and how to live the sacramental life. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don...

The Church is both Christ's Body, as well as the Temple of the Holy Spirit. What does that mean exactly? Find out in this mini-episode of Catechism Fridays. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discove...

Catholic Answer's Karlo Broussard joins Christine to discuss his book  Meeting the Protestant Challenge , which seeks to answer common objections to the Catholic Faith. From the papacy to the sacrament of reconciliation, Karlo offers biblical evidence to help Catholics stand firm behind Church teachings. Read the show notes for this episode:  https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-133-meet...

Having received questions lately about what it means to be Catholic, Christine and Pat have a discussion on the basics of Catholic belief. If you're new to Christianity, or simply curious about some of the core commitments of the Catholic  faith, this is the episode for you!  ... Check out Pat's podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pat-flynn-show/id1253261458 Pat's chat on Matt Fr...

Just who are the chosen people of God? What characteristics do they share? Learn what the Catholic Catechism has to say about the people of the Faith in this mini episode. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help...

In this episode of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine is joined by Catholic wife and mom, fitness coach, and podcaster Catholic Brittany Pearson on why having discipline in fitness and faith is so important for overall well-being, as well as look at some ideas on how to get started on the physical part if it's been awhile since you've had success in that area. Show notes for this episode can be...

Part III in a mini-series on natural law theory and the Catholic Church's teachings on sexual morality, Christine and Pat discuss the natural family planning - why it isn't another form of contraception and how to use it in line with Church teaching. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you hear? Don't forget to...

How can the Catholic Church be a sacrament and an instrument? Find out in this week's mini episode of Catechism Fridays. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama. ---- To read mo...

Alan Migliorato and Darryl Dziedzic, authors of the book Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today , joins Christine on this episode to talk about their book and give guidance on how parents can help foster leadership skills in their children.  Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/life-skills/ep-129-raising-children-to-become-strong-catholic-l...

Christine shares an episode of her husband Pat's podcast, The Pat Flynn Show, in which he, Karlo Broussard of Catholic Answers, and Polycarp Paradigm's Eric Robinson discuss Purgatory: What evidence supports this within Catholic Scripture and Tradition? What are the different models of Purgatory? And why is Purgatory really good news for believers?  ---- Need help answering some basic questions ab...

Find out the origins of the Catholic Church and her mission as we continue in the end times. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama. ---- To read more about what the Catholic C...

Christine shares a recent radio interview with Gary Michuta host of Virgin Most Powerful Radio's "Hands On Apologetics" for three big obstacles that Catholics parents face when trying to raise faith-filled children and some ideas on how to combat the secular world. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-127-overcoming-obstacles-to-catholic-paren...

Christine shares an episode of her husband's podcast, The Pat Flynn Show, that they recently recorded together, discussing how they live the Catholic Faith day-to-day in their own family of (currently) six, including observing the liturgical year and family prayers. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you hear?...

In Episode 126 of The Catholic Mama podcast, after being attacked by the social justice mob online this week, Christine and Pat talk through what happened, the arguments for their position, and practical strategies and tips you can use if and when you are bullied online for your Catholic faith. Show Notes for this episode can be found at:  https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-126-what-to...

"I believe in the Holy Catholic Church." In this mini episode, we begin to look at the Church Herself, starting with her name. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama. ---- To r...

In this episode, Christine details how and why every Catholic should dedicate their family and home to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with this timeless devotion and simple enthronement ceremony.  Show Notes for this episode can be found at:  https://thecatholicmama.com/catholicism-saints/ep-125-why-and-how-to-have-a-sacred-heart-enthronement-at-home/ ---- Need help answering some basic questions about...

The Catholic Church has denounced socialism/Marxism/communism for the past 150 years...but why? What is so wrong with socialism that Popes have written encyclicals on it, bishops have spoken against it, and even today, Catholics in good standing must reject it? In Episode 124 of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine and Pat dive deep into socialism, why it is fundamentally flawed from the very star...

This is part three of a three part mini series on the Holy Spirit in terms of the Old Testament, the days of Christ, and the end times. Learn how the Holy Spirit continues His mission on Earth since Christ's Ascension into Heaven. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave...

**Originally, the uploaded episode was only 15 minutes. This has been corrected and the full episode is now available** Host of the Classic Theism podcast and author of One Less God Than You, John DeRosa joins Christine in this episode to discuss strategies when confronted with popular atheist slogans. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-123-...

Part II in a mini-series on natural law theory and the Catholic Church's teachings on sexual morality, Christine and Pat discuss the natural end of marriage. Next episode will complete the mini-series, diving into birth control and the concept of natural family planning. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you h...

This is part two of a three part mini series on the Holy Spirit in terms of the Old Testament, the days of Christ, and the end times. Learn how the Holy Spirit was a partner in Christ's mission on Earth in this episode.  Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice rev...

Life today is generally not set up for large families, and those who have or are considering an above average number of children might not know how to best navigate life as a mom or dad of many. In this episode, Christine talks with mom of seven, Catholic Rosie Hill, to give some great practical tips, from snacks to sleeping arrangements to date nights, for big family life. Show notes for this epi...

This is part one of a three part mini series on the Holy Spirit in terms of the Old Testament, the days of Christ, and the end times. How did the Holy Spirit prepare the way for the Lord? Learn the answer according to the Catholic Catechism in this episode. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287jcp9 Like what you hear? Don't for...

How are parents supposed to broach the topic of sex from a Catholic perspective? At what age should they begin? How does Theology of the Body factor in? In this episode, Christine is joined by Moira from ModernCatholicMom.com to discuss this very important topic.  Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-120-teaching-children-about-theology-of-the...