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Modern Catholic Family

Jim Schubert

39 episodes

6 days ago

Send us a text What if the crisis of beauty in our culture is actually a crisis of encountering God himself? Jim and Meghan sit down with Kate Capato to explore why authentic beauty is not decoration but essential to who we are called to be. Kate shares her journey from childhood wonder at snowflakes to creating oil paintings that invite prayer, healing, and encounter with Christ. With honesty and conviction, she speaks about the transformative power of beauty, the process of creating art thr...

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Send us a text What if the crisis of beauty in our culture is actually a crisis of encountering God himself? Jim and Meghan sit down with Kate Capato to explore why authentic beauty is not decoration but essential to who we are called to be. Kate shares her journey from childhood wonder at snowflakes to creating oil paintings that invite prayer, healing, and encounter with Christ. With honesty and conviction, she speaks about the transformative power of beauty, the process of creating art thr...

Show more...

Religion & Spirituality,

Self-Improvement,

Episodes (20/39)

Modern Catholic Family

How Beauty Builds Character, Home, and Community

Send us a text What if the crisis of beauty in our culture is actually a crisis of encountering God himself? Jim and Meghan sit down with Kate Capato to explore why authentic beauty is not decoration but essential to who we are called to be. Kate shares her journey from childhood wonder at snowflakes to creating oil paintings that invite prayer, healing, and encounter with Christ. With honesty and conviction, she speaks about the transformative power of beauty, the process of creating art thr...

6 days ago

49 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

Changing the Landscape of Catholic Wholistic Healthcare

Send us a text What if true healing required more than just treating symptoms? Carrie Huebner joins Jim and Meghan to share how she's changing the landscape of Catholic healthcare by treating the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. From struggling with infertility to jumping off countless cliffs to follow God's call, Carrie's journey led her to create a practice where faith and medicine unite, where patients are asked about their spiritual health as much as their physical symptoms, and wher...

1 week ago

43 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

Where Early Learning Meets Eternal Truth

Send us a text Finding trustworthy screen content for young children can feel overwhelming, especially for Catholic parents who want both beauty and truth. Jim and Meghan talk with Tara and Anthony Bonna, the creative team behind Little Saints TV and Raising Saints TV, about how their desire to protect their children’s hearts turned into a joyful family mission. Through early learning, Scripture, saints, and original music, their projects help families teach the faith in simple, engaging ways...

2 weeks ago

40 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

How to Party Like a Saint

Send us a text Celebrating the liturgical year does not have to be complicated. Jim and Meghan sit down with Ana Keyworth, Co-Founder of Party Like a Saint, to explore how her family-run business helps parents, schools, and parishes bring the beauty of the saints into everyday life. From simple feast day ideas to the surprising spiritual path that led to the business, Ana shares how faith, creativity, and courage can shape a home and nurture a vibrant Catholic culture. What’s in this episod...

3 weeks ago

41 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

Developing Religious Sense within the Home

Send us a text What does it look like to form a home where faith is lived, loved, and witnessed in the ordinary moments? Jim and Meghan sit down with Dr. Marlon De La Torre to explore how Catholic families can cultivate a deep religious sense through prayer, example, and presence. From early marriage to raising children and navigating suffering, Dr. De La Torre shares real stories, practical wisdom, and the quiet habits that shape hearts toward God. Whether your family is beginning again or s...

1 month ago

56 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

The Courage to Raise a Holy Family

Send us a text The call to raise a faithful Catholic family often begins at the crossroads of comfort and courage. Jim and Meghan sit down with Catholic author and speaker Kevin Wells to explore why sacrificial love, spiritual discipline, and personal responsibility are essential in a culture drowning in ease. Drawing from his life as a father, writer, and nephew of Monsignor Thomas Wells, Kevin shares powerful stories of priestly heroism, parental accountability, and the need for parents and...

1 month ago

53 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

Discovering God's Providence in Unexpected Places

Send us a text What if a stranger at a crossroads held the answer to a prayer you didn’t even know you were saying? Vivian Marino joins Jim and Meghan to share her deeply moving journey of faith, family, and discovering God's providence in the most unexpected places. From tearful moments on the Camino to starting a family rosary tradition, Vivian’s story is a reminder that God is always working, even when we don’t realize it. This episode is rich with encouragement for Catholic parents seekin...

1 month ago

46 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

Making Advent a Season of Prayer, Tradition, and Family Unity

Send us a text Does Advent in your home feel more like chaos than Christ? Jim and Meghan sit down with sisters Marci Maurer Nunnery and Melinda Marshburn, who share how a simple family tradition, the Jesse Tree, helped anchor their children in Scripture and the true story of salvation. From its roots in Melinda’s mother-in-law’s handmade gift to a ministry now blessing families across denominations, this conversation shines a light on how the Jesse Tree transforms Advent into a season of fait...

1 month ago

39 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

The Catholic Guide to Charisms for Families

Send us a text What if the Church gave you a spiritual job description, and you’d been living it all along? In this episode, Jim and Meghan sit down with Jill Simons, Catholic author, speaker, podcaster, and Executive Director at Many Parts Ministries, to explore charisms: the personal spiritual gifts every baptized Christian is given for the good of the Church. From family life to parish ministry and everything in between, Jill unpacks how identifying and naming your charisms can transform y...

2 months ago

38 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

How to Find and Build Catholic Community

Send us a text What does it take to truly belong? Jim and Meghan sit down with Ethan Stueve, husband, father, missionary, and Catholic podcaster, for a heartfelt conversation about building and finding an authentic Catholic community. From his days as a college missionary to his bold attempts at neighborhood relocation plans, Ethan shares what he has learned about friendship, family life, and keeping Christ at the center. His story is a reminder that community is not just built but lived wi...

2 months ago

54 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

Together on Purpose: Acts 2:42

Send us a text Sisters Anna and Addison Henige join Jim and Meghan to share their remarkable journey from reluctant faith to intentional discipleship. What began with a youth retreat and a long-overdue hug blossomed into a shared mission of evangelization on their college campus. Through candid stories of struggle, reconciliation, and rediscovery, the Henige sisters show how God’s timing and sibling love can ignite a lasting fire for Christ. What’s in this episode: How Anna and Addison went...

2 months ago

53 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

From the Army to the Altar

Send us a text 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, humility, and a deep love for Christ, Father Colin reflects on his vocation story, devotion to St. Thérèse, and the joys and struggles of serving Catholic families today. His story is a reminder that God works powerfully through both big momen...

2 months ago

54 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

Creating Memories Through Faith, Family & Fun

Send us a text 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. Rooted in joy, creativity, and Catholic identity, this episode reveals how intentional time with grandchildren can become a powerful way to pass on the faith and create memories that last for generations. What’s in this episode: The beautifu...

3 months ago

40 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

Keeping Catholicism Weird

Send us a text 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. From feast-day menus and “sneaky catechesis” to simple prayers around the table, Kendra explains how her family has embraced traditions that root daily life in the seasons of the Church. Her story offers encouragement for parents who want to...

3 months ago

48 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

How Parents Can Keep Their Kids Rooted in Catholic Faith

Send us a text 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 of Scripture. Mark also opens up about his own conversion, 30 years in youth ministry, and the simple ways parents can lead their kids in faith with confidence and joy. What’s in this episode: How Encounter began as a teen Bible study i...

3 months ago

44 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

Saints, Socks, and Catholic Family Joy

Send us a text 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 humor, creativity, and bold faith. From socks to t-shirts to stories of saints, their mission is simple: help families live their faith out loud while never taking themselves too seriously. What’s in this episode: The origin story of So...

3 months ago

40 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

Catholic Dad Lifestyle Design: Work, Prayer, and Family as One

Send us a text 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 approach to building a domestic monastery at home. From homeschooling to creative work, Scott shares how a deeply rooted Catholic worldview shapes everything from daily routines to global pilgrimages. What’s in this episode: What "Cathol...

3 months ago

42 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

Schooling Your Catholic Kids

Send us a text 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 years of homeschooling, navigating public and Catholic schools, and how every educational path can become a path to holiness when discerned in the light of God. From CPC frameworks to building Catholic worldview in kids, this episode is bo...

4 months ago

42 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

Why Our Family Goes To Church On Vacation

Send us a text 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 with unexpected joy, beauty, and connection around the world. From snowy mountains to Hawaiian beaches, each story is a reminder that God meets us wherever we are, even on vacation. What’s in this episode: Why going to Mass on vacation...

4 months ago

37 minutes

Modern Catholic Family

From Burden to Blessing: A Catholic Dad’s Journey with His Special Needs Child

Send us a text 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 to acceptance, revealing how his son Alex became a source of grace—not despite his diagnosis, but because of it. Whether you're raising a child with special needs or simply facing unexpected challenges in family life, this episode will en...

4 months ago

40 minutes