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Catholic Family MattersCFM #112: Unforgiveness and ExcommunicationIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy takes to the streets of Birmingham...for charity
Paul's son runs his last race, for now
Betsy and Paul discuss unforgiveness and excommunication
Paul reflects on restlessness
Betsy plays Believe by Blessing Offer
Links:
Catholic Answers on Automatic Excommunication
Believe by Blessing Offer
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Email2023-11-2022 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #111: What's Wrong with Contemporary Christian MusicIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Birthdays in the Kosinski House
Betsy has a good week and JJ is going into the mission
Betsy and Paul discuss the pitfalls of contemporary Christian music
Paul reflects on hope
Betsy plays Counting My Blessings by Seph Schlueter
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Counting My Blessings by Seph Schlueter
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Email2023-11-1336 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #110: Persecuted for Righteousness SakeIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy gets a new #1 fan
Paul has a couple of #1 fans who also brew beer with him
Betsy and Paul discuss persecution
Paul reflects on Jesus and His disciples
Betsy plays "O God Beyond All Praising" by Sarah Kroger for us
Links:
What does it mean that blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake? from Got Questions
Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted for Righteousness' Sake by Pope Francis
O God Beyond All Praising by Sarah Kroger
Click bel...2023-11-0632 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #109: Blessed Are the PeacemakersIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy gets a visitor
Paul's son runs...a lot
Betsy and Paul discuss peacemakers
Paul reflects on praying the Rosary
Betsy plays Fall on Me by NEEDTOBREATHE
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Blessed are the Peacemakers by Catholic Culture
Fall on Me by NEEDTOBREATHE
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Email2023-10-3032 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #108: Blessed are the Clean of HeartIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy and Paul go on vacation, but not with each other
Paul and Betsy discuss Blessed are the Clean of Heart
Paul reflects on the parable of the tenants
Betsy plays You Are by CAIN
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You Are by CAIN
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Email2023-10-1630 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #107: Blessed are the MercifulIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy and Paul get ready for vacation
And they aren't humble, either
Paul and Betsy discuss the Beatitude "Blessed are the Merciful"
Paul reflects on marriage as a new creation
Betsy plays 7000x by Judah and the Lion for us
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7000x by Judah and the Lion
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Email2023-10-0926 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #106: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousnessIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy attends a funeral
Paul has a panic attack, well, almost
Betsy and Paul discuss hungering and thirsting for righteousness
Paul reflects on stress
Betsy play Dreams by Needtobreathe
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Dreams by Needtobreathe
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Email2023-10-0229 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #105: Blessed are the MeekIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy is doing well and visits with a slow talking priest
Paul gets a chance to watch some college athletes run
Betsy and Paul discuss the 3rd Beatitude and what meekness really means
Paul reflects on how meekness uses wisdom and prudence
Betsy introduces us to the song Come to Me by Jamie Grace
Links:
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth from the Sisters of Mercy
What is the true meaning of being meek? by Elias Aslaksen
Come to Me...2023-09-1836 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #104: Blessed are Those Who MournIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy gets her head messed with
Paul marks the beginning of busy season
Betsy and Paul discuss the Beatitude of Mourning
Paul reflects on preparing for death
Betsy pays tribute to the late Jimmy Buffet
Links:
Blessed are Those Who Mourn by Clifford Yeary
Blessed are Those Who Mourn by Mark Shea
Fruitcakes by Jimmy Buffet
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Email2023-09-1136 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #103: The First BeatitudeIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy welcomes this year's college students
Paul talks about Eucharistic Adoration at Mercy Parish
Betsy and Paul discuss the First Beatitude - The Poor in Spirit
Paul reflects on the similarities of the Greatest Commandment and being poor in spirit
Betsy plays Jesus, Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood
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Jesus, Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood
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Email2023-08-2831 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #102: The BeatitudesIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy's neighbor busts her knee
Paul goes tubing
Betsy and Paul discuss what and why the Beatitudes are
Paul reflects on the joy of evangelizing with help from Missio Dei and St. John Eudes
Betsy brings us On My Way by MercyMe
Links:
The Beatitudes from Matthew and Luke side by side
The differences between the Beatitude of Matthew and Luke from Catholic Answers
Will the Beatitudes Make Me Miserable? from Catholic Answers
On My Way by MercyMe
C...2023-08-2131 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #101: The Importance of Liturgical MusicIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul goes birdwatching
Betsy has Good News along with Cold Brews
Betsy and Paul discuss the importance of Liturgical Music
Paul reflects on Truth and Justice
Betsy discusses our favorite hymns
Links:
Sacrosanctum Concilium
Musicam Sacram
Rules on Music used for Mass from Catholic Answers
Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship
Alleluia: Love is Alive by Steve Angrisano
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On t...2023-08-1441 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #100: The Dignity of the Human PersonIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy celebrates the feast day of the Catholic Campus Ministry with TED Talks
Paul celebrates the first day of school
Paul and Betsy discuss what the Catholic Church teaches about the Dignity of the Human Person
Paul asks the question "Who are you" in relation to who your neighbor is
Betsy plays "Every Hour" by David Leonard and Josh Baldwin
Links:
Life and Dignity of the Human Person from the USCCB
"Every Hour" by David Leonard and Josh Baldwin
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #99: The Heart of PrayerIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy has emoji issues and divebombing humming birds
Paul is an unpatriotic patriot in court
Betsy and Paul discuss the heart of prayer
Paul vents about the human dignity of everybody, yes including child abusers
Betsy plays "You Speak" by Audrey Assad for us
Links:
God Minutes Podcast - In the Silence by Sr. Kara
How Do I Know if I'm Praying Reverently by Busted Halo
You Speak by Audrey Assad
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T...2023-07-3135 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #97: Papal EncyclicalsIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy has a visit from a former student and future sister
Paul discusses the perils of watching lacrosse and joys of beer making
Betsy and Paul discuss Papal Encyclicals
Paul shares a reflection from St. Thomas A Kempis
Betsy plays "Maybe It's Okay" by We Are Messengers
Links:
Differences in Papal writings by Catholic Straight Answers
Seven Papal Encyclicals that Changed the World by Stephen Beale
Papal Encyclicals Online (plus more)
Maybe It's Okay by We Are Messengers
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #94: We Is Havin' A RevivalIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul shares some of his plants
Betsy greats new college students at CCM
Betsy and Paul discuss the ongoing Eucharistic Revival
Paul reflects on equity as the new envy
Betsy plays The Lord's Prayer by Matt Maher
Links:
Eucharistic Revival Resources
Sign Up for daily Eucharistic prayers from Our Sunday Visitor
The Lord's Prayer by Matt Maher
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Email2023-06-1930 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #93: We Don't Teach ThatIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy donates to Goodwill
Paul complains about being a bachelor
Betsy and Paul discuss heresy and explain a few of them
Paul reflects on God's will for us
Betsy plays Every Bit of Lovely by Jamie Grace
Links:
The Great Heresies by Catholic Answers
15 Heresies and the Manly Saints Who Fought Them from The Catholic Gentleman
The Heresies That Just Won’t Go Away from Catholic Answers
Every Bit of Lovely by Jamie Grace
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Betsy goes to visit her in-laws
Paul's daughter receives the Sacrament of Confirmation
Betsy and Paul discuss what it means to be disposed to your prayer life
Paul reflects on anxiety and prayer life
Betsy plays Still by Steven Curtis Chapman
Links:
Praying with Scripture by Poco a Poco
Still by Steven Curtis Chapman
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Email2023-06-0538 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #91: HeavenIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy gets some photos of her adopted grandsons crucifying each other
Paul enjoys Mother's Day with his family
Betsy and Paul discuss the Eschatology of Heaven
Paul Reflects on what it means to be perfect as a Christian
Betsy plays Benediction by for King & Country for us
Links:
What is Heaven by Tim Staples
Benediction by for King & Country
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #90: 'H' 'E' Double Hockey SticksIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy goes to see for King & Country
Paul shout-outs to some of our listeners (you know who you are)
Betsy and Paul discuss HELL
Paul reflects on how hard it is to love God
Betsy plays Broken Halos by for King & Country
Links:
What Is Hell? by Tim Staples (on Catholic Answers)
Why did Jesus descend into hell by John Switzer
Broken Halos by for King & Country
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #89: JudgementIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Tony becomes the Godfatha (and Betsy is the Godmother)
Paul sees band and family
Betsy and Paul discuss the second of "The Four Last Things": Judgement
Paul reflects on patience
Betsy plays Love Me Like I Am by for King & Country
Links:
What happens when we die? What is the difference between the particular judgment and the final judgment?
Why Are There Two Judgments? by Tim Staples
Love Me Like I Am by for King & Country
Happy Mother's Day
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #88: DeathIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy has several lunch dates
Paul is blessed on a couple of blustery days
Betsy and Paul discuss Death
Paul reflects on the Catholic meaning of death
Betsy introduces us to Come What May by We Are Messengers
Links:
An Overview of Catholic Funeral Rites by the USCCB
How Catholic Funerals Secure the Graces We Need at Death by Nicholas Labanca
Cremation and the Order of Christian Funerals from the USCCB
Memento Mori: How Remembering Our Death Can Inspire Our Lives by...2023-05-0834 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #87: EschatologyIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul sets out to gardening
Betsy sets out food
Betsy and Paul discuss our impending doom
Paul reflects on honoring Mary in the month of May
Betsy shows us "First things First" by Consumed by Fire
Links:
A Very Deep Article on Eschatology from Catholic Answers
Introduction on Eschatology from Simply Catholic
First things First by Consumed by Fire
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #86: AnnulmentsIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy enjoys some Lauren Daigle
Paul goes on retreat and talks about sex, but not at the same time
Betsy and Paul discuss Annulments, but their friendship almost ends in divorce (not really, they forgave each other)
Paul reflects on spreading the Kingdom of God
Betsy shows us "For the Love of God" by Andrew Ripp
Links:
USCCB Article on Annulments
12 Myths About Marriage Annulments in the Catholic Church from the Diocese of Harrisburg
Mercy Parish S.W.A.P Ministry with Paul's talk...2023-04-2432 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #85: Last RightsHAPPY EASTER!!!
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy Tells two awesome Dad Jokes
Paul puts out a couple of shameless plugs
Paul and Betsy discuss the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Paul reflects on nearing the end of life as a Catholic
Betsy plays Fear is Not My Future by Maverick City Music
Links:
Anointing of the Sick from Catholic Answers
Fear is Not My Future by Maverick City Music
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #84: Til Death Do Us PartIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy walks a Via Dolorosa at UAH
Paul visits old friends
Betsy and Paul discuss the sacrament of matrimony
Paul reflects on what it means to be a Christian husband
Betsy shares "Cornerstone" by TobyMac with us
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Cornerstone by TobyMac
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #83: The Sacrament of Holy OrdersIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul's youngest son turns 9
Betsy visit the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament and talks to college students about masturbation
Betsy and Paul discuss the Sacrament of Holy Orders
Paul reflects on the recent tragedies with the help of someone on Facebook
Betsy introduces us to Running Home by Cochren & Co.
Links:
Reflection by Elizabeth Clark Evans
Running Home by Cochren & Co.
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #82: Confirmation - Be Sealed with the Gifts of the Holy SpiritIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
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Paul doesn't know the difference between a Zen Diagram (which doesn't exist) and a Venn Diagram
Betsy and Tony throw down over a couch
Betsy and Paul discuss the Sacrament of Confirmation
Paul reflects on parents role as first educator
Betsy play Desert Road by Casting Crowns
Links:
Desert Road by Casting Crowns
Bishop Baron discusses Confirmation
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #81: ConfessionIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy sees dear ol' dad
Paul visits the springs
Betsy and Paul want you to tell all your sins
Paul reflects on the woman at the well
Betsy has two songs for us (see below)
Links:
Why Confess My Sins to a Priest by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Confession 201: How to Confess Like an Adult
Confession is a Place of Victory by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Sanctuary by Oasis Worship
Refiner by Maverick City Music
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #80: The Source and SummitIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy has a busy week
Paul visits his throne room over, and over, and over...
Betsy and Paul discuss the Eucharist
Paul (and Betsy) help us reflect on how our Lent is going so far
Betsy plays "Thank God I Do" by Lauren Daigle
Links:
Thank God I Do by Lauren Daigle
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #79: Welcome to the ChurchIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy is about to become a Godparent, again
Paul's wife speaks at a Lenten Retreat
Betsy and Paul discuss Baptism
Paul reflects on embracing our sin
Betsy plays Who I am by Ben Fuller for us
Links:
Most Merciful Jesus Catholic Church Lenten Mission
Who I Am by Ben Fuller
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Email2023-03-0634 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #78: Raising Kids...or Adults...or Adult KidsIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul's a trickster
Betsy smears ashes on people's heads
Betsy and Paul raise kids and adult kids
Paul reflects on being "my brother's keeper"
Betsy invites us to listen to Control by Tenth Avenue North
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Control by Tenth Avenue North
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Email2023-02-2747 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #77: A Personal Story of ChildlossIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy gets to witness an engagement
Paul eats a lot of spaghetti
Paul and Betsy discuss child loss
Betsy reflects on our response as Christians to tragedy in our lives
Paul shares Father God, Just for Today by LifeStep
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Father God, Just for Today performed by LifeStep
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #76: Parenting Styles and the Effects of Pressuring our KidsIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy and Paul are thankful for their ministries
Betsy attends her students' wedding
Betsy and Paul discuss different parenting styles and the effects of the pressure we place on our kids
Paul reflects on the dignity of the human person at the end of life
Betsy's Christian Music Pick of the Week is the Summons by John Bell
Links:
What's Your Parenting Style?
How Too Much Parental Pressure Can Affect Kids’ Mental Health
The Summons by John Bell
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #75: Catholic Social Teaching (Not About Poop)In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy Marches for Life
Paul gets Iced in Birmingham
Betsy and Paul discuss Catholic Social Teaching
Paul reflects on Ordinary Days
Betsy has us listen to I See Grace by Micah Tyler
Links:
Seven Themes on Catholic Social Teach from the USCCB
I See Grace by Micah Tyler
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #73: IdolatryIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy goes SEEKing
Paul's 12 year old inner child gets seeked
Paul and Betsy discuss what idolatry is and its dangers
Paul reflects on gearing our resolutions toward God
Betsy play "My Story Your Glory" by Matthew West for us
Questions to ask yourself to see if you are falling into idolatrous ways:
Do I love or treasure anything or anyone more than God?
Do I prioritize anything or anyone before God?
Does anything bring me more pleasure than the things of God?
Do I place my identity in anything ov...2023-01-1641 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #72: Offer It UpIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul visits with his Brother-In-Law over Christmas
Betsy plays hide and SEEK with other podcasters
Betsy and Paul discuss redemptive suffering as Catholics
Paul reflects on the New Year
Betsy plays God Really Loves Us by Crowder
Links:
A Link to the book "The Mystery of Suffering" by Van Zeller
God Really Loves Us by Crowder
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #71: The More You Know - A PSA on the Dangers of VapingIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy celebrates Christmas in frozen Florida
Paul celebrates Christmas without Jarcia
Betsy and Paul discuss the dangers of Vaping and why it is important with our families
Paul Reflects on the past year
Betsy introduces us to The Best is Yet to Come by Ben Rector
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The Best is Yet to Come by Ben Rector
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Email2023-01-0226 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #70: Merry Christmas and Prioritizing Your MarriageIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy and Tony reminisce about the first time they met
Paul attends a piano recital
Betsy and Paul discuss ways to prioritize your marriage and some pitfalls to avoid
Paul reflects on how Mary brings Christ to us
Betsy introduces us to O Holy Night by Martina McBride
Links:
Danielle Bean's Girlfriends Podcast titled Prioritize Your Marriage
O Holy Night by Martina McBride
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #69: DiscipleshipIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy visits Texas for a wedding
Paul watches a bunch of loud and rowdy reindeer race
Betsy and Paul discuss Christian Discipleship
Paul reflects on the disciples of John the Baptist
Betsy plays Little Town by Amy Grant for us
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Little Town by Amy Grant
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #68: Minimize Your DigitalsIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy is taught how to color by number (or something like that)
Paul goes to a Youth Mass
Betsy and Paul discuss how to minimize your digitals
Paul reflects on Big T Tradition
Betsy plays Build a Boat by Colton Dixon
Links:
What is Digital Minimalism
No cellphones, no problems: saluting the digital minimalists by Christina Capecchi
Build a Boat by Colton Dixon
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #67: Thankful for ConversionsIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy slept for 24 hours as she went to the beach for Thanksgiving
Paul had many a food for Thanksgiving but nothing stood out as amazing
Paul and Betsy discuss their favorite conversion stories
Paul reflects on the quickness of Advent
Betsy introduces us to The In Between by Matt Maher
Links:
The Coming Home Network
John Edward's Conversion Story
The In Between by Matt Maher
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #66: Happy New (Liturgical) YearIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy enjoys some fish from Tony's excursion
Paul brings some teens on service through the town (and CCM)
Betsy and Paul discuss Christ the King and Advent
Paul kinda reflects on Advent and Death
Betsy shows us Gratitude by Brandon Lake
Links:
USCCB - About the Solemnity of Christ the King
USCCB - What is Advent?
Chris Stefanick Reflection on Forgiveness for Advent
Gratitude by Brandon Lake
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #65: Ethics and the Moral LifeIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul celebrates his and his daughter's birthday
Betsy welcomes new officers at CCM and gives a shout-out
Betsy and Paul discuss ethics and the moral life
Paul reflects on peace
Betsy plays "If the Lord Builds this House" by Hope Durst
Links:
Morality by the USCCB
If the Lord Builds this House by Hope Durst
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #64: You've Got a Friend in Me, Part 5In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy celebrates Tony's Birthday
Paul learns the meaning of Semper Paratus
This Show's Favorite Catholic, Carol Wiget, loses one of her boys (but then finds him)
We introduce one of our favorite Catholics, Carol Wiget and she tells us about herself and CTK Fest
Paul reflects on the Dunce Cap
Betsy introduces us to 3 of the performers at CTK Fest
Links:
CTK (Christ the King) Fest Website
CTK Fest's Insta Page
The Pillar newsletter with the Dunce Cap story
Surrender Song by...2022-11-1451 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #63: Poor TonyIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul's son Anthony runs
Betsy throws some love toward her husband
Betsy and Paul discuss each of the four Cardinal Virtues
Paul reflects on perseverance
Betsy picks "I Will Carry You" by Ellie Holcomb as her song of the week
Links:
Video on the Cardinal Virtues
Three Minute Theology on Prudence
Three Minute Theology on Justice
Three Minute Theology on Fortitude
Three Minute Theology on Temperance
I Will Carry You by Ellie Holcomb
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #62: Spiritual DIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul has sickness in his family
Betsy has family
Betsy and Paul discuss Spiritual Direction
Paul reflects on the love of Rubik's Cube
Betsy shows us Keep Making Me by Sidewalk Prophets
Links:
Kathy Irr's Website on Spiritual Direction
How to find a spiritual director by Fr. John Bartunek, LC
Spiritual Guides, Directors, and Mentors by Dan Burke
Keep Making Me by Sidewalk Prophets
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #61: The Theological VirtuesIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy's son gets married
Paul joins a Pro-Life walk with the Mercy Parish Youth Group
Paul and Betsy discuss the Theological Virtues
Paul reflects on the parable of the lost sheep
Betsy introduces us to You Are by Lauren Daigle
Links:
The Theological Virtues in the Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Theological Virtues from Three Minute Theology
You Are by Lauren Daigle
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #60: Angels, Demon, and Spiritual WarfareIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy prays for her nephew and continues her visit with her son
Paul gets a visit from family
Paul and Betsy discuss spiritual warfare and angels and demons
Paul reflects on spiritual warfar
Betsy brings us the sounds of Sidewalk Prophets with I Believe It Now
Links:
Thomistic Angelic Hierarchy from EWTN
Angels and Demons from the Thomistic Institute
The Catholic Man Show
The Catholic Man Show's episode on the Auxilium Christianorum
Auxilium Christianorum
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #59: The RosaryIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul vacays in Noah's Ark
Betsy's boys are loud
Paul and Betsy discuss the Rosary
Paul reflects on Spiritual Lowness
Betsy presents Plans by Rend Collective
Links:
History of the Rosary from EWTN
How to Pray the Rosary from the Rosary Army
The Battle of Lepanto from Word on Fire Ministries
Plans by Rend Collective
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #58: Iconography and Sacred ImagesIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy Dines in Polish Style
Paul Has a Date Night with Jarcia (and His Parents)
Betsy and Paul Discuss the Importance of Iconography and Sacred Images
Paul Reflects on Following Christ
Betsy Takes us Through Psalm 34 with Taste and See by Shane and Shane
Links:
Iconography and Pornography from Finding the Freedom to Live
Visio Divina from Busted Halo
A Website on Iconography
Taste and See by Shane and Shane
Taste and See by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #57: ModestyIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy makes it rain...indoors
Paul meets new, but not so new, family
Betsy and Paul discuss using modesty to lead others to virtue
Paul reflects on anger, but mostly listening to God
Betsy brings us the sounds of Bethel Music with "You Make Me Brave"
Links:
The Matt Fradd Show with Jason Evert about Modesty
Jason Evert interviews Leah Darrow about Male Modesty
Ascension Presents Modesty in the Real World with Jackie Angel
Ascension Presents Modesty for Men with Jackie and...2022-09-2646 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #56: Fatherhood (Redux of Episode 19)In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy and Paul welcome Fred from St. John's Youth Misitry
Paul has a busy 30 minutes
Betsy celebrates National Greg Comes Home day
Fred has been waiting to talk about fatherhood
Fred helps Paul and Betsy discuss why fatherhood is important
Tolerance is the Twitter topic of the week
Hand to Hold (by JJ Heller) makes Betsy tear up as her Christian music Pick of the Week
Links:
Link to St. John the Baptist YM
Hand to Hold by JJ Heller
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #55: The ExamenIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy finds the Holy Spirit
Paul visits an old friend
Betsy and Paul discuss Ignatian Spirituality and the Examen
Paul reflects on Mary's and our suffering
Betsy introduces us to Heart of God by Zach Williams
Links:
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Ignatian Spirituality
10 Elements of Ignatian Spirituality
Ignatian Examen
Memento Mori Examen
Heart of God by Zach Williams
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #54: Our Favorite SaintsIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy eats some pizza and goes shopping
Paul celebrates a birthday in his family
Betsy and Paul discuss the most influential saint in their lives right now
Paul reflects on friendship and circles
Betsy has a multiplying need to breathe
Links:
St. Therese of Lisieux
St. Thomas Aquinas
Summa Theologiae from New Advent
Summa Theologiae Article 2. Whether sacred doctrine is a science? from New Advent
Bl. Carlo Acutis
Bl. Alexandrina Maria da Costa
Bl. Luigi Beltrame...2022-09-0542 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #52: Lectio DivinaIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy gets going with Catholic Campus Ministry at UAH
Paul gets going with a new High School program at Mercy Parish
Betsy and Paul discuss what Lectio Divina is, where it came from, and how to use it in your prayer life
Paul invites everyone to reflect with him on a Gospel reading using Lectio Divina
Betsy introduces us to Good God by David Leonard
Links:
Hallow's Guide to Lectio Divina
Loyola Press' Guide to Lectio Divina
Busted Halo's Guide to Lectio Divina
2022-08-2235 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #51: Body and SoulIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy gets to hear a future "baby" priest give a talk
Paul's kids start back to school
Betsy and Paul discuss what the Assumption of Mary is and why it's important
Paul reflects on one year of CFM
Betsy introduces us to With You in Heaven by Danielle Rose
Links:
List of Holy Days of Obligation in the US
With You in Heaven by Danielle Rose
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #50: Hey God!!! Whadda You Want?!?In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul shouts this week
Betsy wobbles, but she doesn't fall down
What does God want with us
Paul reflects on where we find God
Betsy's song is Suscipe(tious)
Links:
How to Discern God;s Will in 1 Minute by Fr. David Michael Moses
The God Minute: July 19th - The Father's Will (Sr. Carol)
Take, Lord, Receive by St. Louis Jesuits
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #49: Does God Bless Me Because I Am Holy?In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul braces
Betsy shouts
Betsy and Paul discuss the Prosperity Gospel and the Catholic Response
Paul reflects on pride
Betsy introduces us to Blessing by Laura Story
Links:
The Dangers of the Prosperity Gospel by Bishop (Father) Robert Barron
The Prosperity Gospel is Dangerous by Catholic Answers Focus
Blessings by Laura Story
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #48: Why's It Gotta Be So Hard - CommunicationIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy breaks her washing machine then makes Tony do laundry
Paul gets ready to strap metal to his youngest son's mouth
Betsy and Paul discuss good and bad communication and how it can affect us within the family and outside the family
Paul reflects more on first things with Martha and Mary
Betsy's Christian music pick this week is You Are God by We are Messengers
Links:
Ascension Presents: How to Have a Hard Conversation with Fr. Mark-Mary
You Are God by We Are Messengers
2022-07-2535 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #47: You've Got a Friend In Me, Part 4In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy paints a chapel with chocolate
Paul watches his daughter play lacrosse while ants feast on his ankles
Our guest, Kyle Becher, turns 60
We introduce one of our favorite Catholics, Kyle Becher
Paul reflects on only putting first things first
Betsy discusses the song Gonna Be Alright by Ryan Ellis
Links:
Gonna Be Alright by Ryan Ellis
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #46: AusfahrtIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Quick recap of North Alabama Work Camp
Paul says "hi" to Rodney at lunch
Betsy learns the term ausfahrt and does some stuff in Europe, but mostly ausfahrt
Betsy and Paul discuss how our emotion can and should play a role in our faith
Paul reflects on the Gospel of Matthew
Betsy introduces us to Love Like Crazy by Lee Brice
Links:
Faith and Emotion by David G Bonagura, Jr
Emotions are not the Same as Faith by Simca Fisher
Love Like Crazy by...2022-07-1140 minCatholic Family MattersCFM #45: Do You Have a Personal Relationship with Jesus? (Episode 1 Redux)In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul goes boating
Betsy tries out for HGTV (not really)
We ramble on about our personal relationships with Jesus and why it is important to us and our families
Adoration isn't what it seems in our Social Media discussion
Links:
A Personal Relationship with Jesus AND the Catholic Church by Marcel LeJeune
What to do When You Get Interrupted by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Honerable mention - Rosary Army
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #44: North Alabama Catholic Work CampIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
There is no Chit Chat in today's episode, but I really like the bumper
Lori Lai, Betsy Lashley, and Rodney from the City of HSV give their comments on North Alabama Catholic Work Camp
Paul interviews various adults (some you might have heard before) and teens about their thoughts on NACWC
Paul provides a reflection on...you guessed it...NACWC
Paul steals Betsy's thunder with the song of the week she picked and relates it to (none other than) NACWC
Links:
Be a Light by Thomas Rhett
2022-06-2740 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #43: Where'd Those Kids Go!!!In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul gets too much sun watching lacross and starts sheding a layer of skin
Betsy catches up with friends in Texas
Betsy and Paul discuss the who, why, and how of disaffiliated Catholics
Paul reflects on ordered and disordered souls
Betsy introduces us to the song Belovedness by Sarah Kroger
Links:
The article "Going, Going, Gone: The Dynamics of Disaffiliation in Young Catholics" by Robert J. McCarty
The video "Stay With Us: Evangelizing the Disaffiliated" with Bishop Robert Barron
Belovedness by Sarah Kroger
2022-06-2053 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #42: Be Our Guest (Episode #12 Redux)In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters (Recorded on November 8, 2021):
Betsy enjoys a walk relatively pain free
Paul travels north to watch guys with razor blades strapped to their feet
Paul and Betsy welcome Lori Lai to the podcast as their first guest
Lori scares a bunch of people but gives them chili to make up for it
The three of them discuss teens, youth ministry, and parenting all directed toward living out our faith
The 3 Biblical Truths for Gentle Parenting (link to the article is below)
You don’t own your kids, God does
Raising Ki...2022-06-1350 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #41: The Devil Gonna GetchaIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul spends time with family remembering fallen soldiers
Betsy spends time with Dear ol' Dad
Betsy and Paul discuss the 3 Temptations of Christ
Paul reflects on how God always loves us
Betsy is sure "He Knows My Name" but so does Francesca Battistelli
Links:
How to Love Someone that is Hard to Love by Fr. Mike Schmitz
He Knows My Name by Francesca Battistelli
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #40: The 5 Love LanguagesIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy starts a summer event series for local college students
Paul celebrates his son at youth group senior send-off
Paul and Betsy discuss The 5 Love Languages
Paul reflects on magisterial correction and praying for public sinners
Betsy has us get that "Good Feeling" by Austin French
Links:
Take the Love Language Quiz
Good Feeling by Austin French
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #39: You've Got a Friend In Me, Part 3In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy plans a chapel
Our guest raises losers, but just to build character
Paul makes it through heck week
Paul and Betsy are joined by one of Paul's favorite Catholics, Aaron Stumbaugh (and yes, Paul does actually have friends)
Paul reflects on Christ's Peace
Betsy has us listen to Just as I Am by Matt Maher
Links:
Just as I Am by Matt Maher
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #38: People SuckIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul enjoys a chaotic family dinner with friends
Betsy calls Paul cheugy for failing a quiz on the latest lingo
Betsy and Paul discuss cynicism and how we should respond as Catholics
Paul reflects on despair with respect to the abortion issue
Betsy shares "Who You Are to Me" by Chris Tomlin
Links:
Do You Speak Generation Z's Language? by Tim Elmore (Betsy's inspiration for her quiz)
Word On Fire's The Cure for Cynicism
We are being lured by the siren song of cynicism...2022-05-1644 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #37: Becoming Uncomfortable ChristiansIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy celebrates a new college graduate in her family
Paul gets to hang out with some old friends again
Betsy and Paul share their thoughts on evangelization and being uncomfortable Christians
Paul reflects on growing gardens
Betsy introduces us to Because of You by Matt Maher
Links:
Letters to a Young Catholic: How to be Uncomfortable by Leonard J. DeLorenzo
Article on Thin Places
Because of You by Matt Maher
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #36: The TranscendentalsIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy helps her students close out the semester and say good-bye to the graduating seniors
Paul retreats to Camp Helen
Paul and Betsy make an attempt at Philosophy 101 with the 3 Transcendentals
Paul reflects on shedding our sins like dead leaves
Betsy picks a non-Christian, but still a good, song - Have You Ever Seen Rain by Paula Nelson
Links:
The True, the Good and the Beautiful: A Lesson in Human Flourishing by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Educating to Truth, Beauty and Goodness
Have You Ever...2022-05-0243 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #35: You've Got a Friend In MeIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy views art
Paul talks about life
Deacon Greg is thankful for Easter Monday
Oh, and by the way, we welcome Deacon Greg Thompson to our show and discuss who he is in light of being one of our favorite Catholics
Paul reflects on a speech from Matt Fradd on secularism through education
Betsy introduces us to Hold Me Jesus by Rich Mullins who just so happens to be a favorite of Deacon Greg
Links:
The GregCast on Twitter
The GregCast on Facebook
Calypso...2022-04-2548 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #34 Happy EasterIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul calls all sinners to unite
Betsy hosts her last Lenten Bible Study (for now)
Betsy and Paul wish you a Happy Easter, and Divine Mercy, and Ascension, and Pentecost, and Corpus Christi
Paul says farewell to Exodus 90 by saying nothing at all
Betsy brings us Joy by For King and Country
Links:
USCCB article about Easter
Live as Easter People by Vinita Hampton Wright
Joy by For King and Country
Exodus 90
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #33: Diving DeepIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy gets some digital help from FOCUS
Paul delivers fish
Paul and Betsy dive deep
Paul calls for all fathers to step up and be, well, fathers
Betsy show us "The Father's House" by Cory Asbury
Links:
Understanding Lenten Sacrifices by David Arias
You’re supposed to fail at Lent by Simcha Fisher
The Father's House by Cory Asbury
Exodus 90
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #32: You've Got a Friend in MeIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy goes joy riding on the lawns of the CCM houses
Paul is on fyah!!
We get to meet a Favorite Catholic and good friend of Betsy's, Carol
An ordinary faith is not a dull faith
Listen to "The Commission" by CAIN as Betsy's Christian Music Pick of the Week
Links:
"The Commission" by CAIN
Exodus 90
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #31: Click...Click...Click...In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Click...Click...Click...
Paul visits his old stomping ground
Betsy retreats
Betsy and Paul discuss 5 (or more) ways to help you nurture your child's faith
Paul reads a reflection on the importance of giving God His due
Betsy (re)introduces us to the song "There Was Jesus" by Zach Williams and Dolly Parton
Links:
Mea Culpa from Episode #29. This is the podcast from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Lent is a process, not an event
5 Ways to Nurture Your Child's Faith
There Was Jesus by Zach...2022-03-2854 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #30: Talk to Me, GooseIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy got to talk about food and Jesus
Congrats to members of the Kosinski family
Paul and Betsy discuss what it means to have a conversation with God
A reflection on Jesus teaching His disciples how to pray
Betsy intoduces us to "Broken Prayers" by Riley Clemmons
Links:
Article from FOCUS Missionaries on Prayer
"Broken Prayers" by Riley Clemmons
Exodus 90
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #29: Open Up and Say AhhhIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul realizes he's old
Betsy's vision turns into calypso and Janice Joplin somethin' somethin' somethin'
Paul and Betsy discuss how their respective Lent's are going, in all humility
A lesson on sheep and goats from Jesus himself
Betsy picks "Love Moved First" by Casting Crowns
Links:
If Lent Doesn't Make you Feel Good by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Love Moved First by Casting Crowns
Exodus 90
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #27: Nom, Nom, Nom...In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy got to devour a Swiss Cake Roll
Paul chanted "He shoots, He scores, You stink (but the crowd used a differnt word here)"
Betsy and Paul discuss how the sin of gluttony can affect our lives and how asceticism can counter act it
Paul discusses coming off the mountain to your "native place" after a spiritual high
Betsy introduces us to "The Blessing" by Elevation Worship
Betsy and Paul discuss different Lenten resources for those who might need a little boost this Lent
Links:
"The Blessing" by...2022-02-2849 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #26: Gimme, Gimme, GimmeIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul scouts out a local retreat center
Betsy gets impressed by the future goals of Pope St. John Paul II High School
Why greed is a capital sin and how the virtue of generosity combats it
A reflection on following God
Betsy picks "The Saint that is Me" by Danielle Rose as our Music Pick of the Week
Links:
Greed from The Catholic Standard
The story of the old woman with two coins from Bible Gateway
The story of the rich old man and...2022-02-2144 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #23: EnvyIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Chateau (or if you prefer, Casa) Kosinski gets hit with the Rona...and the flu
Betsy and her husband take a death defying trip back from Michigan
Envy is the daughter of Pride and Admiration is the antidote
A head scratcher from Bishop Strickland of Tyler, TX
Be A Light by Thomas Rhett, et. al. is the Christian Music Pick of the Week
Links:
Be A Light by Thomas Rhett
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Catholic Family MattersCFM #22: PrideIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy goes in search of an officer AND a gentleman
Paul has to clean house, literally
Paul and Betsy discuss what pride is, how it affects us and our families, and how humility can help us overcome the sins of pride
G.K. Chesterton tells us what makes a family extraordinary
God Help Me by Plumb is Betsy's Christian Music Pick of the Week
Links:
Bishop Barron's talk on the seven deadly sins and seven lively virtues
God Help Me by Plumb
C...2022-01-2445 min
Catholic Family MattersVirtue and ViceIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Fr. Altonji teaches Betsy a new move
Paul welcomes a new member to his neighborhood
Paul and Betsy discuss what the Catholic Church teaches about vice and virtue
St. Josemaria Escriva's list of 14 ways to show you are not being humble
Betsy's Music Pick of the Week
Links:
St. Josemaria Escriva's 14 Signs of Lack of Humility
Look What You've Done by Tasha Layton
Closing prayer is from The Better Part by John Bartunek, LC. A Christ Centered Resource for Personal Prayer Pg. 97
2022-01-1743 min
Catholic Family MattersCFM #20: Live and Let...Discipline?In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy smells a rat (or a mouse)
Paul goes to visit family on vacay
Paul and Betsy discuss how their Holiday went and set personal goals for the year
Some wise words from the Twitter-verse to start the New Year
Hillsong UNITED for the Music Pick of the Week
Links:
Know You Will by Hillsong UNITED
Any guys out there up for a Challenge (Exodus 90)
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Catholic Family MattersFatherhoodIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy and Paul welcome Fred from St. John's Youth Misitry
Paul has a busy 30 minutes
Betsy celebrates National Greg Comes Home day
Fred has been waiting to talk about fatherhood
Fred helps Paul and Betsy discuss why fatherhood is important
Tolerance is the Twitter topic of the week
Hand to Hold (by JJ Heller) makes Betsy tear up as her Christian music Pick of the Week
Links:
Link to St. John the Baptist YM
Hand to Hold by JJ Heller
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Catholic Family MattersPornographyIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy goes hot-roddin' on a brand new (to her and the Catholic Campus Ministry) riding mower
Paul loses a smattering of blood
Betsy and Paul discuss how pornography damages the lives of men, women, and families
Faithful clergy in Mexico are arrested for sticking up for Catholic moral values
"Little Drummer Boy" is Betsy's pick this week
Links:
USCCB's Information on Pornography
Medical News Today's article on pornography addiction
Little Drummer Boy by For King and Country
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Catholic Family MattersThese Are a Few of Our Favorite Christmas and Advent ThingsIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
One of Paul's babies celebrates a birthday, makes his school's archery team, and breaks his arm
Betsy attends a meeting of the (campus ministry) minds
Betsy and Paul share their Advent and Christmas traditions both past and present
Links:
Worthy of Agape on Etsy
Mrs Torres Creates on Etsy
Chews Life
Willits Works
O, Holy Night by Martina McBride
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Catholic Family MattersEqual but DifferentIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy goes to the movies
Paul makes a friend (or two, or three)
Betsy and Paul discuss the differences between male and female and why that matters
Transgenderism degrades women, especially in sports
Links:
Betsy's Music Pick of the Week - The Saint that is Just Me by Danielle Rose
Family Honor - Spice
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Catholic Family MattersGender IdeologyIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Someone celebrated their 27th Wedding Anniversary (Hint: It's not Paul)
Paul gets sick and splits up his family for Thanksgiving
Betsy goes to the Sunshine State for Thanksgiving
Betsy and Paul discuss how our gender is a gift from God backed up by objective truth
Links:
USCCB Resource on Gender Identity
The Person and Identity Project Website
Not in a Hurry by Will Reagan (Video)
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Catholic Family MattersServant LeadershipIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy gets back to (mostly) normal
Paul sees his son's senior send-off in high school cross country
Betsy and Paul provide a look into how servant leadership, with Christ as an example, has influenced their lives
USCCB has convened for their fall meeting
Links:
5 Things Jesus Teaches Us About Leadership by Fr. Ian Van Heusen
Leading when You'd Rather be Leaving by Tim Elmore
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Catholic Family MattersMotherhoodIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy gets treated like the VIP she is at a Lauren Daigle concert
Paul allows himself to get locked in with a group of high schoolers
Betsy and Paul welcome their second guest to the podcast
Links:
Sr. Helena Burns: You can’t have it all … and that’s OK
The Fragrance Prayer by John Henry Cardinal Newman
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Catholic Family MattersBe Our GuestIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy enjoys a walk relatively pain free
Paul travels north to watch guys with razor blades strapped to their feet
Paul and Betsy welcome Lori Lai to the podcast as their first guest
Lori scares a bunch of people but gives them chili to make up for it
The three of them discuss teens, youth ministry, and parenting all directed toward living out our faith
The 3 Biblical Truths for Gentle Parenting (link to the article is below)
You don’t own your kids, God does
Raising Kids is a De...2021-11-0850 min
Catholic Family MattersThese Are a Few of Our Favorite ThingsIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Paul makes a quick trip to Nashville
Betsy prepares to lay her mom to eternal rest
Betsy and Paul share their favorite books and podcasts (links below)
Books:
The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen
Book from Fr. Jacque Philippe
Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic by David Currie
Podcasts:
Abiding Together Podcast
Bible in a Year Podcast
Catholic Man Show Podcast
Auxilium Christianorum Prayers
Counsel of Trent Podcast
...2021-11-0150 min
Catholic Family MattersCOVID ConsequencesIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy has some unexpected OR time
Paul gets a boo-boo that no one (and I mean no one) is crying about
Betsy and Paul relate how COVID-19 has disrupted their lives personally
Falling into COVID Apathy
Links:
Celebrating Pope Saint John Paul II
Baby Snuggles Saves Lives
Closing Prayer Shared by Betsy:
Above all, trust in the slow work of God.
We are quite naturally impatient in everything
to reach the end without delay.
W...2021-10-2535 min
Catholic Family MattersLifeIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy and Paul are back after a two week hiatus
Paul spends fall break in Florida
Betsy spends some time off in Hot Springs
We are in a constant battle with Satan and his deamons
When discussing abortion, what is the meaning of life?
What can you do to help women in need and change hearts at the same time?
Links:
Article from LifeNews
We don't condone this organization, but this link contains the quote from Betsy while she was making her point
What...2021-10-1846 minCatholic Family MattersVirtuous FriendshipIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Car trouble for the Kosinski's
Betsy dodges COVID, but sadly, Catholic Campus Ministry at UAH does not
What is the purpose of friendship, what kind of friendships do we have and how does friendship relate to our families?
Happy Birthday to a local deacon
Pope Francis and EWTN get sideways with each other (this is totally not taking Pope Francis out of context)
40 Days for Life has begun
Links:
Marian Prayers from the Knights of Columbus (to include the Sub Tuum Praesidium)
Here is the version used...2021-09-2751 minCatholic Family MattersSharing Christ with OthersIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy celebrates her birthday, Catholic style
Paul has a God moment at the Mercy Parish High School retreat
Paul and Betsy wrap up their series on Relational Ministry and Family
Evangelization occurs within the ministries of church, family, and work
North Alabama Work Camp gets some airtime on a local website
Abiding Together is Back Baby!!!!!
Links:
The Catholic Underground Podcast - https://www.catholicunderground.com/
- Here is the episode referenced in this show - https://www.catholicunderground.com/cu-weekly/2021/9/12/cu-weekly-452-the-power-of-suffering
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Catholic Family MattersThe Big PictureIn today's episode of Catholic Family Matters:
Betsy gets vindication in the axe throwing court (arena...field...?)
Paul goes botanical in a glowy sort of way
Betsy and Paul explore different things that help keep our teens and young adults coming back to church and church events
An Archbishop compares politicians of the mid-1900's to today
It's somebody's birthday!!!
Links:
WaPo Oped from Archbishop Cordileone - https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/09/05/our-duty-challenge-catholic-politicians-who-support-abortion-rights/
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2021-09-1340 minCatholic Family MattersDo You Have a Personal Relationship with Jesus?In this episode of Catholic Family Matters:
- Paul goes boating
- Betsy tries out for HGTV (but not really)
- Betsy and Paul ramble on about our personal relationships with Jesus and why it is important to us and our families
- Paul gets a little judgmental
- Adoration isn't what it seems in our Social Media discussion
Links:
A Personal Relationship with Jesus AND the Catholic Church by Marcel LeJeune
What to do When You Get Interrupted by Fr. Mike Schmitz
...2021-08-0740 min