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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 moving reminder that God's grace meets us in the everyday moments of family life.
What’s in this episode:
- Rob’s conversion from Judaism and the moment he knew Catholicism was home
- The power of seeing the Eucharist each Sunday and how it changed everything
- How Rob integrates prayer, Mass, and tradition into family life with young kids
- The surprising fruit of a daily Rosary with a toddler
- How Rob balances his role as a working dad with a Christ-centered home
- The importance of witnessing faith through actions more than words
- Rob’s approach to evangelization through “This Catholic Life” on Instagram
- Navigating cultural pushback and moral relativism with clarity and conviction
- One resource every Catholic family should know: The Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Book he’s currently reading: The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
- Favorite book: The Count of Monte Cristo—for its themes of providence and justice
- Advice to his younger self: “Look into Catholicism.”
- Final wisdom for listeners: Your kids will follow your actions, not your words
Resources Mentioned:
Catholic.com – Resource for clear answers rooted in the Church’s teachings
The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Podcast – A pivotal part of Rob’s conversion journey
This Catholic Life – Rob’s Instagram account providing clear, faithful answers to common questions
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas – A novel Rob connects to divine providence and justice
