The Catholic Couple

Bobby and Katie sit down with Fr. Jacek Dada, their former pastor, whose simple invitation started them on their exciting  journey of faith.  Topics range in this episode from what it was like to live under Soviet rule, discernment, Pope John Paul II, Divine Mercy, the powerful Sacrament of Confession, demonic activity, and more!Show notes:Nowa HutaAlphaAmazing Parish ConferenceFather Garbiele Amorth (exorcist) p.s. Bob was right, it was over 50,000!!Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

In this special Father's Day edition of the Catholic Couple, Katie interviews Bobby for the first half about Fatherhood and then Bobby and Katie discuss their new found parenting hack from the book One Minute Father by Dr. Spencer Johnson.  Show NotesFather's Blessing: Numbers 6:24-26 The Lord bless you and keep you!The Lord let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you!The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace!Link to the Dad Jokes YouTube ChannelLink to the study on the importance of fathers practicing their faith Link to One Minute Father bookLink to thriftbooksFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

In this episode Bobby and Katie unpack Galatians 5:13-26 on  the fruits of the Holy Spirit and how to realistically live them out.  Click here to check out this episode on our YouTube Channel too! The fruits of the Spirit are: love joypeacepatiencekindnessgenerosityfaithfulness gentlenessself-controlFYI: It is kid-gloves, but they are named after lambs.....Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

On this special Mother's Day episode of The Catholic Couple, Bobby sits down and interviews Katie and her friend Angelica on the ups and downs, joys and struggles of motherhood.Website discussed on this week's episode: formed.orgDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and subscribe! Follow us on youtube, instagram, and facebook.Email us: thecatholiccouplepodcast@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

In lieu of Bobby's recent conversion story, Bobby and Katie address that conversion is ongoing and never-ending.   Both of them would not be the Catholics they are today without the tremendous influence of certain Catholic individuals.  Speakers, authors, priests, and even a comedian make the list of those who have helped shape and solidify their faith.  In this episode, Bobby and Katie make lists of their top 10 "famous" Catholic influences and go over their impact. Individuals mentioned on this episode and their websites:Matthew KellyPeter KreeftC.S. Lewis Scott Hahn Bishop Barron and  Word on FireFr Mike Schmitz and Bible in a YearFulton Sheen-Life is Worth Living   Fr John Riccardo Jonathon Pageau Rick Warren Francis Chan GK ChestertonFr. Connor Danstrom Fr. Larry Richards Matt Fradd Fr. John Corapi Jennifer FulwilerPatrick MadridPope Saint John Paul IIChris StefanickLeah DarrowJason EvertSarah SwaffordClaire Swinarski (Catholic Feminist) https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Bob calls himself the "Convert Catholic". But what does that mean, really?  Converted from what? In this honest and raw episode, Bob opens up about his transformation from "basically a damned hedonist" to the man of "The Catholic Couple". Some books mentioned in this episode:Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly (see Bob for one...he has like 10 copies!!)Practicing the Presence of GodThe Way of the PilgrimAbandonment to Divine Providencehttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

In this episode of the Catholic Couple, Bobby and Katie sit down with  Lorenza Jara Pastrick, Principal of Bishop Noll Institute in Hammond, Indiana.Topics addressed:finding balance between faith and prudence when making tough decisionshow Bishop Noll was able to stay open to in-person learning for this whole school year and keep all students and staff safehow Lorenza and her team made the tough decisions when the pandemic first started and then for the 2020-2021 school yearhow to be Spirit-led and surrenderfixing your eyes on Christschool choiceVisit Bishopnoll.org for more information about the High School as well as http://www.nwichoicescholar.org/ for more information about school choice.https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

In the conclusion of the 3 part series on "Metanoia" (to change your mind to think more like God), Bobby and Katie sit down with Katie's cousin, Jessica, who is a licensed school social-worker.  Topics addressed on this episode:growth mindset vs. fixed mindsetself talkhow to talk to your kidsstrategies to help yourself and children why breathing is importantpracticing the present momentBooks, Videos, and other media to help reinforce these topics:Psychological study and book: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322Big Life Journal (for kids of all ages--encourages Growth Mindset): https://biglifejournal.com/Belly Breathing with Sesame Street: https://youtu.be/_mZbzDOpylAGrowth Mindset with Sesame Street: https://youtu.be/SnrHZ_uvtxkSelf talk for kids: https://youtu.be/Wd4t2isoO_c   AND  https://youtu.be/5nS8vWqO6ZIWe have an Instagram!  Follow us!! https://www.instagram.com/thecatholiccouple1/https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

In Part 2 of "Metanoia" (to change your mind to think more like God), Bobby and Katie discuss what it means to think like Jesus thinks.9 Practical ways to think more like Christ:IdentityPurposeYou are Not AloneDialogue with GodComparison with OthersSurrenderForgivenessGenerositySaturated in TruthBooks, songs, and other media addressed on this episode:I AM by Chris Stefanick- https://www.amazon.com/AM_-Rewrite-Your-Name-REROUTE-Life/dp/0998168815The Search-https://www.thesearchbegins.org/CompariSIN series by Father Mike Schmitz- https://bulldogcatholic.org/series-comparisin/Prayer of Transformation- https://www.pinterest.com/pin/348817933620156322/"I Surrender" song- https://youtu.be/jgsqfjRslzA (be careful with this song, you WILL cry)https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Bobby and Katie begin a 3 part series on thinking.  Metanoia is a Greek word that simply means to change one's mind.  We are called as Christians to think as God thinks, to have the mind of Christ.  In this episode, Bobby and Katie discuss the importance of thinking about your thoughts, mindset, weeding out the negative, and self talk.  https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85