The Catholic Couple

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

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

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

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

In honor of Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, Bobby and Katie discuss the importance of marriage and tips on how to keep it strong.  Show notes:Catholic Couple Marriage Meeting EpisodeRetrouvaille Marriage Help ProgramKristina Kader (inspiration for single Christians)Candace Cameron Bure's Podcast where she talks about the moment that she recognized divorce was a "no" from God (through an honest conversation with her kids). Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Bobby and Katie discuss the paradox of our faith and how Catholicism is a both/and NOT an either/or faith.  To be holy is to be set apart, not lukewarm in the middle. Show notes: The Strangeness of Truth bookWhat Happens at Mass bookFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Bobby and Katie discuss the power of a good story, the hero's journey, and how you can draw out the truths about yourself and others and help your kids and others to do the same.  Show notes: Bob's Conversion Story on Grounded in FaithThe Rescue ProjectBook of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral StoriesThe Catholic school that uses the discussed modelFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Happy Father's Day!  Bobby and Katie have a conversation around the impact fathers have on their children, true masculinity, and the important role that faith has as the foundation. Notes: meekerparenting.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Bobby and Katie went into this episode with the intention of unpacking this post from Instagram and it turned into more of an agree to disagree situation.  See who you "side" with in this episode!Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Bobby and Katie go over the meaning and relevance of the feast day of Pentecost and how to invite and allow the Holy Spirit to work in your everyday life. Books mentioned by Francis Chan:Forgotten GodCrazy LoveFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85