Two Become Family

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we sit down with a good friend, and Godmother to two of our boys, and talk about how we can build a strong Catholic family culture that bears fruit. How do we raise children who are grounded in the faith and also like each other?! Let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a b...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we sit down and talk about how differently men and women view love, and respect, and why parenting or complaining about your spouse falls short of the call of marriage. Let’s jump in! From JP2: "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him" (Gen 2:18). The creation of woman is thus marked from the outset by the pri...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we sit down and discuss the husband’s headship and a wife’s submission. We talk about what mutual submission means, what it looks like in our marriage, and we lean on St. John Paul II for guidance. Let’s jump in! From JP2: “The author of the Letter to the Ephesians sees no contradiction between an exhortation formulated in this way and the words: "Wives, b...

Send us Fan Mail In todays episode, we sit down and demystify “mental load”. We share about Renzo’s experience struggling to accept the concept, and share how husbands can help lighten their wives loads through Christ’s example. We’re so happy you’re here with us, let’s jump in! SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to yo...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we kick off the second year of Pre-Cana with the Pope with Dr. Bob Schuchts from the JP II Healing Center ! This was a great conversation and we're so glad you're here! Shop all his books including Be Healed, Be Restored, and Be Devoted! Listen to his Podcast here : Restore the Glory SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY Thank you all for your ongoing support. We...

Send us Fan Mail This is the last episode of year ONE of Pre-Cana with the Pope! In today's episode, we discuss the Catholic Church's rules about sex. We start laying the foundation of what the Church teaches, why it teaches what it does, and how it changes our married life. Let's jump in! Get your Inito Monitor - Visit Inito.com and use code MON15 at checkout for 15% off! SUPPORT O...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode we sit down and talk about the non-political reasons we decided to homeschool. Monica, who’s a certified teacher, goes over the reasons she said she’d NEVER homeschool, and then we unpack what led us to take the leap. Let’s jump in! SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we sit down and reflect on a wedding homily from St. John Paul II. We talk about memories, lies that we unknowingly believe, and the hills that Renzo is willing to die on. We’re so glad you’re here with us. Let's jump in! “May Christ be with you always. Never take your eyes off him. Seek him in your thought, in your heart and in your prayer, so that h...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Monica sits down to interview Dr. Gregory Popcak about all things marriage and family! Let's jump in! To learn more about his ministry visit: CatholicHOM to learn more about Catholic Counseling visit: Catholic Counselors . Be sure to check out the CatholicHOM app is available in both the Apple and Google Play stores. SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY Thank you all...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we look to the late Pope Benedict XVI for his thoughts on marriage. Together we reflect on what it means for our marriage to be a gospel and why our cultures crisis of faith is also a crisis of marriage. Let's jump in! Some Pope Benedict XVI quotes: The message of the word of God may be summed up in the expression found in the Book of Genesis and taken...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone’s been talking about New Year’s resolutions, but did you include your relationship in your goals for 2023? In today's episode we talk about relationship goals and don’t mean adding more date nights. So glad you're here, lets jump in! Guiding quote from JP2: "The sacrament of marriage is the specific source and original means of sanctification for Christian...

Send us Fan Mail What does JP2 have to say about the top 4 New Years Resolutions of 2022? Let’s jump in and make 2023 great! Here are some quotes: “what is man, is not a rational animal composed of a soul and of a body? The soul, then, taken by itself, is not then, a man? No, this is the soul of a man. Then is the body a man? No, but it must be said that this is the body of a man. Because of this,...

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Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we’re dive back into our reflections on St. John Paul the Great’s Theology of the Body. This time we’re talking about Original Unity. What is the significance of God creating Eve because it was not good that Adam should be alone? Why does a husband cleave to his bride? And why does becoming one flesh matter? Let's jump in! TOB Quote for today's e...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we talk about the root of marital struggles for a lot of husbands, how our culture has created men without chests, and the way marriage can heal and bring out the best in husbands. Let’s jump in! SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY This podcast is possible because of the support of our Patrons. If you'd like to join us on our mission consider Supporting us on Patreon Our...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, one question gets us completely off track and vulnerable about our current spiritual journey as individuals and as a married couple.  What does redemption mean? How can we suffer well? And when are we supposed to pray for miracles? We cover all this and more, we're so happy you're here with us! Let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY This podcas...

Send us Fan Mail In todays episode, we interview author Katie Warner. Katie has published beautiful children’s books that help children encounter their faith through beauty and powerful story telling. Our conversation goes beyond books and gets to the core of what we’re trying to do as family as we pass down our faith to our children. Let’s jump in! To browse Katie’s full collection of books visit...

Send us Fan Mail In todays episode, we talk very candidly about the struggles of building a intimate and holy sex life. We get honest about the root causes of some of our generations sexual dysfunctions, and we go to JP2 for some sexual human formation. Let’s jump in! SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY This podcast is possible because of the support of our Patrons. If you'd like to join us on our mission c...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we give you a short update on our personal lives and then we answer some listener questions! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions on Instagram. SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY This podcast is possible because of the support of our Patrons. If you'd like to join us on our mission consider Supporting us on Patreon ! Our Books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecra...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we sit down with our good friend Dr. Timothy Lock and talk about psychology, Catholic spirituality, and the importance of forgiveness! If you've ever wondered how psychology, healing, and the Catholic faith can come together - this is the episode for you!   The rest of the Miguel Story By Dr. Timothy Lock Get Dr. Tim Lock’s Book: Choosing Forgiveness...

Send us Fan Mail FREE DOWNLOAD:  What is Human Formation? In today's episode, we talk about human formation. We ask St. John Paul why he thinks human formation is so foundational to marriage and why advice for priests can also be advice for married couples too! We're so happy you're here with us The document we read from today: Pastores Dabo Vobis section 43 SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY Thi...

Send us Fan Mail No marriage is perfect, and neither is the Sri’s. In today’s episode, we sit down with Beth Sri and talk about all things marriage and her new book that she co-authored with her husband Dr Edward Sri. This was a great conversation and we’re so happy you’re here! To get Beth’s book visit: The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful T his book is packed full of hilarious and relatable st...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we tackle the St. John Paul's teaching on Original Solitude. What is the significance of our being different from the world around and how does that effect our relationships with one another, and our cultures obsession with pleasure and comfort? Let's jump in! TOB Quote for today's episode: Original Solitude - Right from the first moment of...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we tackle the first two audiences from St. John Paul's Theology of the Body. We answer what TOB is, and we look at the first creation story and see what significance such an ancient story can have on us, our worth, and our marriages and relationships. We're so happy you're here with us! TOB Quote for today's episode: To this mystery of...

Send us Fan Mail After loads of research, lots of discussion, and some time in therapy, Renzo received a formal diagnosis of ADHD…decades later than some. How does ADHD impact marriage and family life? Let’s jump in! THINGS WE MENTIONED What is ADHD The wall of awful The struggle when ADHD goes unacknowledged SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we p...