One of the Biggest Threats Facing Families Today

Intentionally Catholic hosts Dan Hansen and Father Ron Hutchinson discuss one of the biggest threats facing families today: a lack of connectedness. Everyone is busy with everything from 101 extracurricular activities to internet surfing on smart phones. Our schedules are crazy, the digital world is constantly clamoring for our attention, and family time suffers. Your family is your vocation! And it's time to make the sacrifices necessary to live into that vocation. It's not easy. But it's something we can all do! And the time to start is now. KEY POINTS00:02 Introduction to the Podcast00:16 The Threat to Families: Lack of Quality Time02:42 The Impact of Technology on Family Time03:05 The Importance of Family Meals and Conversations08:57 The Role of Activities in Family Life12:00 The Challenge of Balancing Family Time and Personal Time19:35 The Importance of Creating Memories as a Family21:01 Addressing the Mental Health Crisis through Family Connection21:22 It's Never Too Late to Start Connecting as a Family21:45 Conclusion and Invitation for Listener Feedback