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Bringing Christ Home into the Family

March 24, 2026 • Jim Schubert

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Most of what Jesus did in the Gospels did not happen in a temple or synagogue. It happened in someone's home. Allan Wright joins Jim to unpack what it truly means to bring Christ into the everyday life of a Catholic family. Drawing from decades of teaching, writing, and his own experience as a husband and father of four, Allan offers practical, accessible ways to live the faith at home without needing a theology degree or a perfect plan.

What’s in this episode:

The biblical case for faith lived out in the home, not the temple
Why faith is more caught than taught in family life
Screen time and the rise of "screen ages" in today's families
Simple practices to weave faith into everyday routines
The intergenerational power of grandparents in faith formation
Forgiveness in the home as the doorway to real miracles
A Middle Eastern perspective that brings Gospel parables to life
The New Catholic Bible for Youth with 25 inserts addressing teen issues
Stories of unexpected witnesses that shaped Allan's own faith
How patience reshaped his approach to teaching and evangelization
One resource every Catholic family should know: iThirst, a spiritual initiative for addiction recovery
Book he is currently reading: Jesus' Last Days by Bishop Arthur Serratelli
Advice to his younger self: Don't force doors open that are locked
Final wisdom for listeners: Start with scripture; one chapter of the New Testament takes just 2 minutes and 38 seconds

Resources Mentioned:

Allan Wright’s Website – Books, speaking engagements, and resources from Allan Wright

NJFPC – New Jersey Family Policy Center

iThirst – A spiritual component for addiction recovery developed by Keaton Douglas, accredited through Seton Hall University

Jesus' Last Days by Bishop Arthur Serratelli – A scholarly and accessible reflection on the final days of Christ

New Catholic Bible for Youth (Catholic Book Publishing Company) – Allan's Bible edition with 25 inserts addressing teen topics from a Catholic perspective