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Modern Catholic Family
Jim Schubert
30 episodes
11 hours ago
Send us a text What does it take to truly belong? Jim and Meghan sit down with Ethan Stueve, husband, father, missionary, and Catholic podcaster, for a heartfelt conversation about building and finding an authentic Catholic community. From his days as a college missionary to his bold attempts at neighborhood relocation plans, Ethan shares what he has learned about friendship, family life, and keeping Christ at the center. His story is a reminder that community is not just built but lived wi...
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Send us a text What does it take to truly belong? Jim and Meghan sit down with Ethan Stueve, husband, father, missionary, and Catholic podcaster, for a heartfelt conversation about building and finding an authentic Catholic community. From his days as a college missionary to his bold attempts at neighborhood relocation plans, Ethan shares what he has learned about friendship, family life, and keeping Christ at the center. His story is a reminder that community is not just built but lived wi...
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Christianity
Education,
Kids & Family,
Religion & Spirituality,
Self-Improvement,
Parenting
Episodes (20/30)
Modern Catholic Family
How to Find and Build Catholic Community
Send us a text What does it take to truly belong? Jim and Meghan sit down with Ethan Stueve, husband, father, missionary, and Catholic podcaster, for a heartfelt conversation about building and finding an authentic Catholic community. From his days as a college missionary to his bold attempts at neighborhood relocation plans, Ethan shares what he has learned about friendship, family life, and keeping Christ at the center. His story is a reminder that community is not just built but lived wi...
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6 days ago
54 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
Together on Purpose: Acts 2:42
Send us a text Sisters Anna and Addison Henige join Jim and Meghan to share their remarkable journey from reluctant faith to intentional discipleship. What began with a youth retreat and a long-overdue hug blossomed into a shared mission of evangelization on their college campus. Through candid stories of struggle, reconciliation, and rediscovery, the Henige sisters show how God’s timing and sibling love can ignite a lasting fire for Christ. What’s in this episode: How Anna and Addison went...
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1 week ago
53 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
From the Army to the Altar
Send us a text What happens when an Army officer hears the call to the priesthood? Jim and Meghan welcome Father Colin Patrick, Parochial Vicar at St. Brigid Catholic Church, to share his inspiring journey from military service to the altar. With humor, humility, and a deep love for Christ, Father Colin reflects on his vocation story, devotion to St. Thérèse, and the joys and struggles of serving Catholic families today. His story is a reminder that God works powerfully through both big momen...
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2 weeks ago
54 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
Creating Memories Through Faith, Family & Fun
Send us a text What happens when grandparents say yes to faith, family, and 21 grandchildren? Jim and Meghan sit down with Bill and Patti Remmert, married 52 years, to hear how they’ve turned summer vacations into a sacred tradition called Cousins Camp. Rooted in joy, creativity, and Catholic identity, this episode reveals how intentional time with grandchildren can become a powerful way to pass on the faith and create memories that last for generations. What’s in this episode: The beautifu...
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3 weeks ago
40 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
Keeping Catholicism Weird
Send us a text What if your family calendar followed the rhythm of the Church year? Jim and Meghan welcome Kendra Tierney Norton, author with Ignatius Press and founder of Catholic All Year, to share how liturgical living shapes the rhythm of family life. From feast-day menus and “sneaky catechesis” to simple prayers around the table, Kendra explains how her family has embraced traditions that root daily life in the seasons of the Church. Her story offers encouragement for parents who want to...
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1 month ago
48 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
How Parents Can Keep Their Kids Rooted in Catholic Faith
Send us a text Teaching kids the Bible can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Jim and Meghan welcome Mark Hart, speaker, author, and leader at Life Teen, to share the story behind Encounter and why it’s helping middle schoolers discover the beauty of Scripture. Mark also opens up about his own conversion, 30 years in youth ministry, and the simple ways parents can lead their kids in faith with confidence and joy. What’s in this episode: How Encounter began as a teen Bible study i...
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1 month ago
44 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
Saints, Socks, and Catholic Family Joy
Send us a text Can evangelization really be joyful, lighthearted, and even funny? Jim and Meghan sit down with Scott and Elisabeth Williams, the husband-and-wife team behind Sock Religious, to talk about how they’ve built a Catholic family business rooted in humor, creativity, and bold faith. From socks to t-shirts to stories of saints, their mission is simple: help families live their faith out loud while never taking themselves too seriously. What’s in this episode: The origin story of So...
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1 month ago
40 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
Catholic Dad Lifestyle Design: Work, Prayer, and Family as One
Send us a text What if you could design your work and family life around the rhythms of the Church? Catholic author, attorney, and dad of six Scott L. Smith, Jr. joins Jim and Meghan to talk about “Catholic Dad Lifestyle Design” an intentional, faith-filled approach to building a domestic monastery at home. From homeschooling to creative work, Scott shares how a deeply rooted Catholic worldview shapes everything from daily routines to global pilgrimages. What’s in this episode: What "Cathol...
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1 month ago
42 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
Schooling Your Catholic Kids
Send us a text Catholic mom, writer, and educator Christine Hanus joins Jim and Meghan to talk about one of the most personal and prayerful decisions a family can make: how to educate their children. With warmth and hard-won wisdom, Christine reflects on 18 years of homeschooling, navigating public and Catholic schools, and how every educational path can become a path to holiness when discerned in the light of God. From CPC frameworks to building Catholic worldview in kids, this episode is bo...
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2 months ago
42 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
Why Our Family Goes To Church On Vacation
Send us a text Vacations are meant for rest, adventure, and family memories but Jim and Meghan remind us that they’re also a time to stay rooted in faith. They share why their family never misses Mass while traveling and how those experiences have gifted them with unexpected joy, beauty, and connection around the world. From snowy mountains to Hawaiian beaches, each story is a reminder that God meets us wherever we are, even on vacation. What’s in this episode: Why going to Mass on vacation...
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2 months ago
37 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
From Burden to Blessing: A Catholic Dad’s Journey with His Special Needs Child
Send us a text What happens when you stop asking God to change your child and start thanking Him for the gift they are? Jim and Meghan talk with Randy Hain, Catholic executive coach, author, and father of a son with autism. Randy shares his journey from fear to acceptance, revealing how his son Alex became a source of grace—not despite his diagnosis, but because of it. Whether you're raising a child with special needs or simply facing unexpected challenges in family life, this episode will en...
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2 months ago
40 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
How to Keep the Family Centered on Christ
Send us a text 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: ...
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2 months ago
44 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
What Your Kid Thinks About Your Catholic Parenting
Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim and Meghan are joined by 18-year-old Michael Boster, a recent homeschool graduate, Eagle Scout, and Life Teen leader, who offers a rare glimpse into Catholic parenting from a teen's perspective. Michael shares what worked (and what didn’t), what he treasures about his upbringing, and how his parents formed a deeply rooted yet approachable faith at home. From Saint stories to sibling dynamics and 200+ board games, Michael ...
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3 months ago
46 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
How to Spiritually Protect Your Home and Family
Send us a text In this powerful episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim and Meghan are joined by Kathy Gillett, a devoted Catholic mom and prayer warrior, who shares how she fights spiritual battles for her family. From praying scripture aloud to chalking her door and placing holy water under beds, Kathy shows what it means to be a gatekeeper of the home. Learn how to speak truth over your kids, protect your marriage, and trust God’s plan, no matter how hard the journey. What’s in this episo...
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3 months ago
50 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
The Church Fully Alive: Inclusion and Belonging for All Abilities
Send us a text What does it mean for the Church to be fully alive? In this deeply moving episode, Jim and Meghan welcome Tricia Borah, coordinator of the Adaptive Youth Ministry at St. Brigid Parish. Tricia shares her powerful journey from preschool teacher to advocate for teens and young adults with disabilities, revealing how inclusion transforms not just programs, but people. Whether you’ve ever felt overlooked or unsure how to serve, this conversation will stir your heart and open your ey...
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3 months ago
43 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
A Father’s Journey to Restore Faith at Home
Send us a text In this powerful episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim and Megan Schubert sit down with Gabe Oh—entrepreneur, father, and former insurance executive—for an honest conversation about the messiness, beauty, and mystery of reclaiming Catholic identity. From spiritual burnout to miraculous grace, Gabe opens up about his journey through depression, his longing for tradition, and the quiet, persistent voice of God calling him back home. What’s in this episode: Gabe shares his Catho...
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3 months ago
46 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
Embracing Tradition in Catholic Family Life
Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim and Meghan chat with Marissa Couch—youth minister, poet, and joyful Catholic witness—about the beauty and meaning of tradition. From silly Christmas games to saint feast days and liturgical living, Marissa shares how the small, repeated things we do can anchor us in identity, family, and Christ. She opens up about her journey into marriage, creating new traditions, and how hospitality can gently evangelize without a singl...
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3 months ago
50 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
Sacred Placemaking: Leading with Beauty
Send us a text In this episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim and Meghan sit down with Betsy Orr, Founder and CEO of Heritage, to explore the power of sacred placemaking. Betsy shares her 20-year journey to launch a Catholic retreat space rooted in Georgia’s rich faith history. She reflects on how beauty, simplicity, and intentional time together can transform families—and why saying “no” might be the most loving decision of all. What’s in this episode: Betsy shares her journey from Episcop...
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4 months ago
46 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
Raising Catholic Kids with Conviction and Grace
Send us a text In this powerful episode, Jim and Meghan sit down with Matt Poole, husband, father of six, convert to Catholicism, and host of Unapologetically Catholic. Matt shares his family’s conversion journey, the reality of parenting struggles, and how faith truly transforms family life. From real talk on anger and discipline to how Catholic identity shapes your home, this is an episode every parent will feel deeply. What’s in this episode: How Matt uses tech-savvy nap tools to manage s...
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4 months ago
45 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
Leading Kids To Heaven Through Virtuous Friendships
Send us a text In this powerful episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim and Meghan dive into one of the most pressing concerns for Catholic parents today: friendships. How do we guide our children through meaningful, faith-filled relationships in a culture saturated with superficial bonds and digital distractions? Drawing from personal stories, practical parenting strategies, and timeless Catholic wisdom, they share how to build a family culture rooted in virtue, accountability, and love. From...
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4 months ago
37 minutes

Modern Catholic Family
Send us a text What does it take to truly belong? Jim and Meghan sit down with Ethan Stueve, husband, father, missionary, and Catholic podcaster, for a heartfelt conversation about building and finding an authentic Catholic community. From his days as a college missionary to his bold attempts at neighborhood relocation plans, Ethan shares what he has learned about friendship, family life, and keeping Christ at the center. His story is a reminder that community is not just built but lived wi...