In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we sit down with Charlie McKinney, President of Sophia Institute Press, to talk about one of the most exciting developments in Catholic media today—the Saintifi app. Saintifi is a Catholic audiobook app designed for busy Catholics who want to grow in their faith but struggle to find time to read. With unlimited access to over 250 Catholic books, and 8–10 new titles added every month, Saintifi allows you to listen to trusted Catholic teachin...

Parenting can feel exhausting, confusing, and downright overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In this powerful episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Ray Guarendi, renowned Catholic psychologist, bestselling author, radio and TV host, and father of ten, to talk about his newest book, Drama-Free Disciple: Dr. Ray Coaches You To Parneting Success from Sophia Institute Press. With his signature humor, clarity, and no-nonsense wisdom, Dr. Ray helps Catholic parents cut...

What if one prayer could change your home… your family… and even your work? In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Bobby sits down with Jonathan Conrad, CEO and founder of The Catholic Woodworker, to talk about the prayer that quietly transformed his life: the Rosary. What began as a woodworking business slowly became something much deeper—a mission centered on beauty, prayer, and helping families grow closer to God. As Jonathan shares his faith journey, we unpack why the Rosary matt...

In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we sit down with internationally acclaimed Italian journalist and author Costanza Miriano to discuss her newest book from Sophia Institute Press, Blessed Is the Day We Got It Wrong. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “failing” at marriage, this conversation will set your heart free. Costanza invites us into a refreshingly honest vision of marriage—one where mistakes aren’t signs of failure but sacred opportunities for grac...

In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Dr. Carrie Gress to discuss her upcoming book, Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can’t Be Fused with Christianity. Together, we walk through the origins of the feminist movement, the key players who shaped it, and how the ideology has evolved into the modern wave we see today. Dr. Gress exposes the hidden philosophies, spiritual influences, and cultural currents that have guided feminism from the very beginning—many of which directl...

Did Jesus appear far more after the Resurrection than most Catholics have ever learned? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Michael Lichens, who wrote the introduction, to dive into the astonishing and deeply moving accounts of Christ appearing throughout history — not only in Scripture, but in documented apparitions to saints, mystics, and ordinary people. Drawing from the incredible new book published by Sophia Institute Press, World of Jesus’ Apparitions by Wincenty Laszewski,...

If you’ve ever wondered why people are flocking back to tradition — incense, Latin, pilgrimage, ritual, reverence — you’re gonna want to hear what a former Hollywood actor discovered across Spain that most Catholics have never seen. What happens when a Hollywood actor spends years chasing truth… and finds it in the last place he expected? In this week’s episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Bobby sits down with Austin Peck — former soap-opera star turned Catholic storyteller — for a raw, fa...

“Marriage is an adventure, like going to war.” – G.K. Chesterton In this powerful episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Bobby and Katie dive deep into the reality that Catholic marriage is both a battle and a beautiful adventure. Drawing from Chesterton’s wisdom, they explore how marriage requires commitment, strategy, courage, sacrifice, and faith — the same virtues needed by any great warrior. Marriage isn’t a war against your spouse — it’s a spiritual battle for your spouse, for your fam...

In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Bobby and Katie dive deep into two powerful posts from Pope Leo XIV on education in today’s digital world. The Holy Father reminds us that the first challenge of modern education is the formation of the interior life—learning to listen to the restlessness of our hearts and seek true meaning beyond the noise of the world. The second challenge, he says, is digital education—how to humanize online spaces and avoid becoming prisoners of the algorith...

What does it mean to fight for faith in both the spiritual and physical world? In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Bobby Fredericksen sits down with Austin Kelly, CEO and Director of ChristianChannel.com , to discuss his new Catholic series, Knights of the Cross — a powerful, cinematic retelling of Richard the Lionheart and the Third Crusade. This conversation goes beyond history — diving into the Catholic spirituality, virtue, and courage that fueled the knights who fought ...

In this powerful episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we sit down with Catholic evangelist and author Gabriel Castillo to discuss his brand-new book, The Power of the Rosary from Sophia Institute Press. Together, we dive deep into the history, promises, and spiritual power of the Rosary—the greatest weapon given to us by Our Lady for these times. We unpack the 15 promises of the Rosary, explore how the saints used this devotion to conquer temptation and evil, and talk about how you can pra...

Most Christians believe in God… but don’t actually believe God. 🤯 In this powerful episode, Bobby sits down with Chris Rogers, writer for Catholic Exchange and author of two deep-dive articles on Moralistic Therapeutic Deism (MTD) — the fake religion that’s quietly replacing authentic Christianity in our culture. We unpack how this modern heresy has twisted the faith into a “feel-good” spirituality where God becomes a distant helper, only called upon in crisis — not a loving Father to be know...

Join us on this enlightening episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast as we sit down with bestselling author Anthony DeStefano to explore the true meaning of Halloween. Anthony, the author of the children’s book All Hallow’s Eve (published by Sophia Institute Press), shares the inspiration behind his story and how it can help families teach kids about the vigil of All Saints’ Day. We dive into the Church’s teachings on Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and even purgatory, giving parents the tools to ...

Why would a Protestant pastor leave everything behind to become Catholic? In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we sit down with Keith Nester, a former pastor who discovered the fullness of truth in the Catholic Church. Keith shares how authority played a pivotal role in his conversion—why questions about Scripture, Church leadership, and spiritual authority ultimately led him to the Catholic faith. Today, Keith travels the country speaking, writing, and leading thousands daily in p...

In this gripping episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we dive deep into the mysterious and powerful world of exorcisms, Catholic spirituality, and spiritual warfare with author Charles Fraune author of the riveting new book from Sophia Institute Press: The Most Powerful Saints in Exorcisms: What Exorcists Want You to Know. Drawing from real-life stories of saints, priests, and exorcists, Charles and Patrick reveal how the Church has always stood on the front lines of the battle ...

In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we sit down with author, speaker, and Catholic dad, Bobby Angel to dive into his newest book, The Postmodern Predicament (Sophia Institute Press). Together, we unpack the four major periods of philosophy—ancient, medieval, enlightenment, and postmodern—and explore how each has shaped the way our culture thinks, feels, and lives today. We discuss the role of beauty and architecture in shaping the human soul, the rise of wokeism and cancel culture...

In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we sit down with Isaac Heard, a young man preparing to enter the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Massachusetts. Isaac shares his powerful faith journey, the call he experienced to the priesthood, and what ultimately led him to choose the Marian Fathers—a religious order deeply devoted to spreading the Divine Mercy message and devotion to Mary Immaculate. We dive into the difference between diocesan priests and religious o...

In this episode, Katie interviews Bobby about his incredible 8-day pilgrimage to Poland for the World Premiere of the movie Triumph of the Heart—a powerful film telling the story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, his heroic life, and his ultimate sacrifice at Auschwitz concentration camp. What started as a trip for a movie premiere quickly became a pilgrimage on mission—to help spread the word about this heroic saint and his untold story. Bobby shares what it was like to travel with the cast, crew, di...

In this gripping episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we sit down with Michael Lichens—author, editor, and researcher at Sophia Press—to uncover powerful stories the Church rarely tells: stories of exorcisms, murder, mercy, and redemption. We dive into two unforgettable books: 📖 I Killed Maria Goretti by Pietro Di Donato — a chilling yet deeply moving account of the murder of St. Maria Goretti and the radical conversion of her killer, Alessandro Serenelli. 📖 God Most Powerful: ...

Are you constantly busy, overwhelmed, and feeling distant from God—even though you're doing “all the right things”? In this episode, we dive into the powerful story of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38–42) and what it means to truly slow down and sit at the feet of Jesus. 🎙️ We explore how to practice the presence of God in your everyday life—not just in church, but in the chaos of family, work, and daily responsibilities. We also reflect on Matthew Kelly’s newest book, Slowing Down to the Speed of...