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Welcome back to The Catholic Mama podcast! Christine returns from a several months' hiatus to discuss what's new, address some housekeeping items, and share her answer to a listener-requested topic: "What did you learn in your time off social media" Thank you for all your patience and support as The Catholic Mama took a break to spend time with family. Please subscribe and share The Catholic Mama podcast and God bless!

Fidei.email co-founder and software engineer Michael DiStefano joins Christine to discuss internet safety, why technology is a tool, and how important it is for the parents to model good usage of it.  Show notes can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/life-skills/ep-232-keeping-families-safe-online-with-software-engineer-michael-distefano/ Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama

Jenn Lormand of TightenYourTinkler.com joins Christine to discuss pelvic floor issues, why certain things aren't "normal," and research-based ways on how to improve pelvic floor health. Show notes and freebies can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/healthy-living-resources/ep-231-the-importance-of-pelvic-floor-health-with-exercise-physiologist-jenn-lormand/ Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

Marie Hanson of Walking with the Hansons joins Christine to discuss natural fertility treatments and reproductive technologies in light of Catholic teachings. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

This one is for college (or soon-to-be) college students! Christine is joined by Olivia Shingledecker, college student at Benedictine College and host of Catholic Girl Talk, to chat about cultivating community in college, including the hows and whys. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

Christine and Husband Pat discuss questions that came in on Adam and Eve, Original Sin, and free will. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, joins Christine to discuss his new book Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly and why prudence is a virtue for our times. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

Christine and husband Pat answer a listener question on hangups to faith and how to bridge the gap between reason and faith, as well they give general updates around the home. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

Joel Trumbo, bookbinder and illuminator, joins Christine to discuss the Tamburn Illuminated Gospels, a project that brings an ancient style of art/handwriting into our modern age. Show notes can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-225-a-return-to-ancient-awe-of-the-divine-through-illuminated-texts-with-joel-trumbo/ Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

In this fun episode, Christine and Pat discuss two odd places where some powerful redemption stories have taken place - in the worlds of professional wrestling and heavy metal music.  This episode is sponsored by Christmas Is Here Again, an animated Christmas special that was produced outside of the Hollywood mainstream to keep Christ in Christmas. Available for purchase or rental on Amazon, Google Play, and iTunes. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

Christine is joined by Husband Pat to answer a question from a viewer of Christine's The Journey Home show interview on EWTN: Who is Jesus and how do you move past hang ups? This episode is sponsored by Christmas Is Here Again, an animated Christmas special that was produced outside of the Hollywood mainstream to keep Christ in Christmas. Available for purchase or rental on Amazon, Google Play, and iTunes. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

Christine is joined by Catholic, engineer, and finance aficionado Levi Keene to discuss making money work better for you with five "Finance 101" pointers.  This episode is sponsored by Christmas Is Here Again, an animated Christmas special that was produced outside of the Hollywood mainstream to keep Christ in Christmas. Available for purchase or rental on Amazon, Google Play, and iTunes. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

Christine shares an episode of her husband's podcast Philosophy for the People with Dr. Tomas Bogardus on the transgenderism issue, especially from the philosophical standpoint. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://www.philosophyforthepeople.com/philosophy-blog/gender-theory-and-the-trans-inclusion-problem-w-dr-tomas-bogardus This episode is sponsored by Christmas Is Here Again, an animated Christmas special that was produced outside of the Hollywood mainstream to keep Christ in Christmas. Available for purchase or rental on Amazon, Google Play, and iTunes. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

Catholic husband, father, screenwriter, and director Robert Zappia joins Christine to discuss what it's like being a Catholic in Hollywood, the juxtaposition of "heaven and hell" production companies in his career, and the canceling of Christianity in the entertainment industry. Show notes for this episode can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/seasons-holidays/ep-220-what-its-like-having-morals-in-hollywood-with-robert-zappia/ This episode is sponsored by Christmas Is Here Again, an animated Christmas special that was produced outside of the Hollywood mainstream to keep Christ in Christmas. Available for purchase or rental on Amazon, Google Play, and iTunes. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

Christine shares practical ideas for wives to both grow in holiness and better love their husbands on the day to day. This episode of The Catholic Mama podcast is sponsored by CedarHouse.co, a unique online store where Catholic creators share products that help us express our faith in our daily lives. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

Christine shares an episode from her husband's podcast with an interview on homesteading with Catholic web designer and homesteader Sarah Busse. Show notes can be found at: https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/a-brief-introduction-to-homesteading-w-sarah-busse/ This episode of The Catholic Mama podcast is sponsored by CedarHouse.co, a unique online store where Catholic creators share products that help us express our faith in our daily lives. Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

Catholic writer and storyteller, Celeste Behe joins Christine to talk  about how important generational stories are to laying lasting foundations for our families and she tells some of her own stories, too. This episode of The Catholic Mama podcast is sponsored by CedarHouse.co, a unique online store where Catholic creators share products that help us express our faith in our daily lives. Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

Lauren De Witt of The Contemplative Homemaker joins Christine to announce some exciting news! Registration for the 2022 Caritas Conference is now open!  This unique conference has two opportunities to connect with like-minded Catholic women - an in-person event in Baton Rouge, LA and a virtual conference available worldwide. Tune in for details and register at CaritasConference.com!

Christine discusses ways that have worked for her family since their conversion to Catholicism to keep the focus of the Christmas season on Christ, particularly when it comes to gift giving and receiving. This episode of The Catholic Mama podcast is sponsored by CedarHouse.co, a unique online store where Catholic creators share their unique products that help us express our faith in our daily lives. Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.

Christine is joined by her philosopher husband Pat to give a succinct answer to "Why suffering?" Show notes can be found at: https://thecatholicmama.com/exploring-faith/ep-215-tackling-the-problems-of-suffering-and-evil/ This episode of The Catholic Mama podcast is sponsored by CedarHouse.co, a unique online store where Catholic creators share their unique products that help us express our faith in our daily lives. Become a patron of The Catholic Mama podcast and join Christine at The Domestic Church - find out how at https://thecatholicmama.com/the-domestic-church/ Like what you hear? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a nice review so you don't miss an episode, as well as help others discover The Catholic Mama. ---- Need help answering some basic questions about Christianity and Catholicism? Then be sure and grab The Catholic Mama's How to Talk to Your Kids about God, available for FREE at https://mailchi.mp/d54ae4162916/thecatholicmama.