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
20 episodes
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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Building the New Catholic-Owned Economy
In this episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim speaks with Brooke Joiner, Co-Founder and CEO of Catholic Owned, a growing nationwide directory that helps Catholic families find and support businesses rooted in the faith. From the inspiration be...
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The Power of Presence in Youth Ministry
What does it really take to lead a teenager to youth ministry in today’s chaotic, over-scheduled world?In this episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim sits down with Marissa Borah, head of high school youth ministry and confirmation forma...
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Anchoring Your Family in the Fullness of Catholic Living
In this heartfelt episode, Jim and Meghan pull back the curtain to share the origin story of Modern Catholic Family—how it was born from a place of struggle, hope, and deep desire to reconnect with the fullness of Catholic living. From...
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Surrendering To God's Will For My Family
In the premiere episode of Modern Catholic Family, Jim opens up about a life-changing moment that reshaped his family’s faith journey. When his daughter Marin’s mental health crisis disrupts a Life Teen retreat, Jim is forced to confront the li...
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This Changed Everything For Our Modern Catholic Family Life
Modern Catholic family life can feel overwhelming, messy, and even isolating at times. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right things” but still struggling to keep your family grounded in the Catholic faith, this one’s for you. We’...
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