298. Why 85% of Catholic Kids Leave the Faith (And How to Stop It) with Dr. Greg Popcak

Why are 85% to 90% of Catholic kids walking away from the Church as adults—and what are the rare 15% of successful families doing differently? In this episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt sits down with Catholic psychologist, author, and EWTN radio host Dr. Greg Popcak to look at the groundbreaking research surrounding the "Liturgy of Domestic Church Life." If you've ever felt like your parenting is reduced to a "toolbox of manipulation techniques" to force external compliance, this conversation is the breath of fresh air you need. Dr. Greg breaks down how families can transition from behavior-focused parenting to a deeply relational, Trinitarian model that emphasizes warmth, mutual self-giving, and mentorship. We cover:👉 The shocking age when most kids actually lose their faith (hint: it's much earlier than college).👉 Why behaviorism fails the Christian view of the human person.👉 The "Three-Bucket Water Wheel" analogy of the Trinity applied to your household.👉 How the Liturgy of Domestic Church Life acts as a powerful counter to clericalism.👉 Practical ways to navigate modern parenting dilemmas like teenagers and social media.Whether your children are toddlers, teenagers, or independent adults, this episode provides a life-changing framework to transform your home into a thriving domestic church.📌 SHOW NOTES & LINKS:• Read the original White Paper on the 12 Habits: https://lead.metanoiacatholic.com/leadership-guide-download-thank-you• Download the Catholic HOM (Households on Mission) App: https://catholichom.com• Connect with Dr. Greg Popcak: https://catholiccounselors.comDon't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a review!Send us Fan MailSupport the show____________________► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Discover How God Is Speaking to You In Prayer► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________► SUB...