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 Meghan’s cradle Catholic upbringing in Rhode Island to Jim’s adult conversion journey through RCIA, they reflect on their marriage, their family life, and the spiritual battles they’ve faced together, especially in the wake of the COVID years.

As they open up about parenting through a child’s spiritual doubts, facing cultural noise, and rediscovering their own faith practices, you’ll hear why this podcast exists: to remind you that you are not alone. Whether your family is thriving or weathering a storm, Jim and Meghan offer a gentle reminder that God’s voice is still present—if we can make space to listen.

What’s in this episode:

• The story of how Jim and Meghan met, married, and built their family
• Why they launched Modern Catholic Family and who it’s for
• The impact of COVID on family life and faith
• Why quiet, prayer, and adoration matter in a noisy culture
• How youth ministry helped renew their daughter’s faith
• Their favorite resources for deepening Catholic life at home

Resources Mentioned:

Life Teen – Youth ministry program that deeply impacted Jim and their family

Hallow App – Especially the Pray40 Challenge during Lent

Immaculée Ilibagiza – Survivor of the Rwandan genocide and featured guest on Hallow’s Lent Challenge

Faith Checklist (Free Download) – 10 ways to awaken your family’s faith outside of Mass