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EPISODE · Dec 29, 2025 · 1H 51M

Suffering Will SAVE Your Soul: Hard-Won Wisdom on Parenting & Family Life | John & Claire Grabowski

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In this deeply personal and faith-filled episode of The Conor Gallagher Show, Conor sits down with John and Claire Grabowski to reflect on vocation, marriage, family life, and the redemptive meaning of suffering. Together they explore what it means to see family life as a path to holiness—from praying together as a "domestic church", and forming virtue through daily habits, to navigating marriage, parenting adult children, and remaining faithful in a secular age. They also discuss: - The profound theology of naming- The myth of the “soulmate” (but also the way in which it can be true)- Lessons learned from decades of marriage ministry- The story of their granddaughter Nora, whose short life and holy death became a source of grace for their entire family Don't miss this hopeful, honest discussion about love, sacrifice, prayer, and the importance of helping one another get to heaven.👉 Get the Grabowski's book, "Raising Catholic Kids for Their Vocations", here: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/raising-catholic-kids-for-their-vocations👍 Like, Subscribe, or Follow The Conor Gallagher Show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conorgallaghershowInstagram: https://instagram.com/conorgallaghershowTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conorgallaghershowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qtdMK8FqjAQ3ODlFXCEYt?si=ae4598b16c1d4cdeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conor-gallagher-show/id1789476722CHAPTERS0:00 - Trailer1:30 - Introduction2:27 - Every Child Has a Vocation8:00 - The Grabowski's: Backstory11:47 - The Profound Reality of Naming a Child15:38 - Should We Use God's Name?25:35 - Are Soulmates Real?28:25 - Invitation to the Pontifical Council for the Family37:33 - Nora's Story50:45 - The Importance of Family Prayer1:01:36 - Prioritizing Marriage When Life Gets Busy1:09:58 - Kids Who Have Left the Faith1:20:41- Teen Years to Adulthood1:24:50 - Navigating Marriage and In-Laws1:43:58 - Challenges of Parenting in the Modern Age

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