

The Catholic Couple
Bobby and Katie Fredericksen
Fun with Faith, Family, and Friends! Hosted by Bobby and Katie Fredericksen
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Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 33min
Canonize Fulton Sheen
Bobby and Katie do their first video interview with Dr. Peter Howard on the canonization of Venerable Fulton Sheen and all the issues that surround it. Show Notes:Website: fultonsheenmovement.com and https://www.fultonsheen.institute/Dr. Howard's Instagram PageFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Oct 1, 2023 • 1h 8min
Angels and the Spiritual Realities All Around Us
Bobby and Katie are joined by their daughter, Avery, to discuss what the Church and the Bible teaches us about angels and how to navigate the spiritual realm that surrounds us. Show Notes:Lord of Spirits Podcast on Angels and DemonsArt that depicts what angels really look likeThaddeus HQ on Angels and DemonsSt. Thomas Aquinas on AngelsDr. Peter Kreeft Angels and Demons: What Do We Really Know About Them?Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 3min
Worry About You--How to Overcome Comparison and Experience Contentment
In reference to this week's Gospel, parable of the workers, Bobby and Katie address topics such as jealousy, envy, comparison, and what it means to covet something (or someone). Show notes:Father Mike Homilyhttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Sep 20, 2023 • 47min
Christians Aren't Doormats, But Called to Forgive!
Katie and Bobby unpack this week's Gospel passage and the true meaning of forgiveness. Show Notes:Father Connor's Homilyhttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Sep 4, 2023 • 1h 5min
Ora et Labora
Was work a punishment by God or something He intended us to do all along? How do we turn the mundane/trivial work into something meaningful? What is the purpose of work? How does the Church view workers' rights? These and so many other questions are unpacked in this Labor Day episode.Show Notes:USCCB on Dignity or Work and the Rights of WorkersTrue Rest and the Sabbath (our episode on rest)Cobalt Mining Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Aug 27, 2023 • 60min
Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ
Bobby and Katie attended an event put on by the Diocese of Gary featuring Dr. Scott Hahn as the main presenter. They unpack his talk and discuss various ways to get acquainted with scripture and dive deeper.Show notes:Dr. Scott Hahn's website with books and talksThe Fourth Cup talkBible in a Year PodcastFocus App for Apple and on Google PlayGreat Adventure Bible StudyFather DeYoung's PodcastBible WebsiteThe Bible Hyperlinked graphichttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Aug 20, 2023 • 59min
How to be a Better Parent
The perfect parent doesn't exi....actually, it DOESN'T. There is no perfect parent, but it is important to take a time out and reflect on your parenting and see if there can be areas of improvement. Bobby and Katie are doing just that in their own household and share some new and old advice on what works and what doesn't. Show Notes: App that summarizes books for youArticle on Authoritative ParentingPodcast on Application of Growth MindsetBooks:Mother/Daughter Catholic DevotionalHow to Talk so Little Kids Will ListenDon't Shoot the DogMindset by Carol Dweckhttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Aug 8, 2023 • 1h 21min
Making the Shift from Fan to Follower
Bobby and Katie sit down with Khalil Hattar, the Pastoral Associate for Administration for St. John the Evangelist. Varying topics are addressed such as discernment, pastoral associates, and discipleship. The parish is also holding a conference in Northwest Indiana. Got to https://www.discipleshiftconference.com/ for more information. https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Jul 30, 2023 • 1h 4min
The Incarnation: Take it Personal
Bobby and Katie unpack John 1:1-18 and how to take the heavy theology of the Incarnation personally and apply it to your life.Show notes:The Better Part BookThe Better Part Apphttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Jul 21, 2023 • 1h 23min
Theology of the Body
Bobby and Katie sit down with Mary Grace and Ray Pingoy and discuss St. John Paul II's masterpiece: Theology of the Body, which is a collection of over 135 reflections he gave over a 5 year period. The main purpose of TOB, how to live it, and how to teach it to our youth is unpacked along with a beautiful love story of the Pingoy's!Show Notes: Theology of the Body for beginners by Christopher WestTheology of the Body in one hour by Jason EvertECHO RetreatsJason Evert's Website Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85