Modern Catholic Family
Modern Catholic Family empowers families to anchor in the fullness of Catholic living. It is the only platform designed specifically for Catholic families, offering guidance and community that unite the ancient wisdom of the Catholic Church with the dynamic needs of today’s family.
Episodes
28 episodes
From the Army to the Altar
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, humil...
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Creating Memories Through Faith, Family & Fun
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. Roote...
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Keeping Catholicism Weird
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. Fro...
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How Parents Can Keep Their Kids Rooted in Catholic Faith
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 ...
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Saints, Socks, and Catholic Family Joy
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 ...
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Catholic Dad Lifestyle Design: Work, Prayer, and Family as One
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 a...
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Schooling Your Catholic Kids
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 y...
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Why Our Family Goes To Church On Vacation
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...
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From Burden to Blessing: A Catholic Dad’s Journey with His Special Needs Child
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 ...
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How to Keep the Family Centered on Christ
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 r...
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What Your Kid Thinks About Your Catholic Parenting
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 persp...
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How to Spiritually Protect Your Home and Family
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 ...
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The Church Fully Alive: Inclusion and Belonging for All Abilities
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 t...
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A Father’s Journey to Restore Faith at Home
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 ide...
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Embracing Tradition in Catholic Family Life
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 liturgic...
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Sacred Placemaking: Leading with Beauty
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 ...
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Raising Catholic Kids with Conviction and Grace
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 f...
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Leading Kids To Heaven Through Virtuous Friendships
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 sat...
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31 Days to a Better Marriage
In this heartfelt episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim and Meghan welcome Kevin Lowry—CFO of the Diocese of Columbus, seasoned executive, and author of Honor Thy Wife—to explore the often-overlooked sacrament of marriage. Kevin opens up about...
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Catholic Parenting with Grace and Joy
What does it mean to be a seriously fun, faith-focused Catholic family? In this episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim and Meghan Schubert sit down with John and Sandra Cryer, a couple whose journey through adoption, intentional par...
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A Teen’s Journey to Bold Faith
In this uplifting and hope-filled episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim sits down with Emi Lutz, a Theology and Catechetics student at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Emi shares her inspiring journey of discovering a personal relationsh...
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Faith and Family at the Heart of a Catholic Pharmacy
In this episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim sits down with Mike and Jen Shannon, Founders of Lily's Pharmacy in Johns Creek, Georgia. What happens when a Catholic couple decides to bring their faith boldly into one of the most secular indust...
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Raising Faith-Filled Kids Through Homeschooling
In this episode of Modern Catholic Family, host Jim Schubert sits down with Megan Lengyel, Chief Academic Officer of Kolbe Academy, to explore the evolving world of Catholic homeschooling. Megan shares her personal journey from resisting homesc...
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