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The Catholic Couple
by Bobby and Katie Fredericksen
Fun with Faith, Family, and Friends! Hosted by Bobby and Katie Fredericksen
Episodes
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What’s Drawing People to Catholicism? | Father Leo Patalinghug
What’s drawing people to Catholicism—and how can we help them take the next step toward Christ? Fr. Leo Patalinghug joins The Catholic Couple Podcast for a conversation about the “Catholic curious,” sharing the faith, and helping people move from online questions to a personal encounter with…
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Fatima’s Message Is More Urgent Than Ever—with Ralph Martin
Why does Fatima still matter today? Ralph Martin joins The Catholic Couple Podcast to explore Our Lady of Fatima’s message and his new book, Hearts Beating as One: The Spiritual Heart of Fatima, from Sophia Institute Press. As October 13 approaches, Bobby and Katie sit down with Ralph for a...
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Why Saint Michael Matters More Than Ever | The Feast of the Archangels
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. In this episode, we dive into the Feast of the Archangels and the powerful role of Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel, and Saint Raphael in Scripture, Catholic tradition, and the spiritual life. Why are Catholics so drawn to Saint Michael? Why does the...
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Fulton Sheen Is Being Beatified: The Miracle, the Delay & What It Means
Fulton Sheen’s Miracle: 61 Minutes Without a Heartbeat | The Road to Beatification A baby was born without a heartbeat. For 61 minutes, doctors fought to save his life while his parents prayed for the intercession of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. What happened next would become the miracle that...
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Priest Couldn’t Lift the Chalice During Mass — Was This a Eucharistic Miracle?
A Catholic priest began weeping during the consecration and says the chalice became too heavy for him to lift. What happened to Father Brent Bowman during Mass — and was this a Eucharistic miracle? Father Brent Bowman, a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and chaplain at...
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Fulton Sheen’s Secret to Suffering Well | Chantal Howard
What did Fulton Sheen teach about suffering, wounds, healing, and the Cross—and why does his message matter so much today? In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we sit down with Chantal Howard, author of the new book Show Me Your Scars: Fulton Sheen’s Theology of Suffering for a Wounded...
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Most Catholics Are Ignoring This Part of the Spiritual Life | Chase Crouse
What if becoming healthier could actually help you become holier? For many Catholics, physical health and spiritual health can feel like two completely separate parts of life. We pray, go to Mass, receive the sacraments, and work on our spiritual lives, while things like exercise, nutrition…
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5 Things Every Parent Should Know | Advice From a Catholic School Principal
What does a Catholic school principal wish every parent knew about raising their kids? After years of working with students, teachers, and families, Katie has seen the same parenting challenges come up again and again. In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we break down five things…
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Can What You Wear Actually Bring Someone to Jesus?
Can what you wear actually bring someone closer to Jesus? On this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Bobby sits down with Michael Kalivas, founder of Saintly Society, a Catholic clothing and apparel company creating hats, shirts, and Catholic gear designed to help Catholics boldly wear their...
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What if evangelization doesn’t begin at church—but around your dinner table?
What if evangelization doesn’t begin at church—but around your dinner table? In Part 2 of our conversation on Catholic life and evangelization, we get practical about what it actually looks like to bring people closer to Jesus. Evangelization doesn’t always mean having the perfect theological...
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The Catholic Life Most People Have Never Experienced
Have you ever experienced authentic Catholic community? For many Catholics, the faith has become something we do for one hour on Sunday. But what if the Church was always meant to be so much more? In this episode of The Catholic Couple, Bobby shares a weekend that perfectly captures what Catholic...
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Shawn Ryan's Story Reveals Why Men Are Coming Back to Jesus
Shawn Ryan's return to faith has captured the attention of millions, but his story points to something much bigger. Across the country, more men are searching for truth, purpose, and a relationship with Jesus Christ. In his conversation with Tucker Carlson, Shawn Ryan shared how confronting the...
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Why Good Catholic Men Quietly Drift Away
Why do so many good Catholic men slowly drift away from their faith? It's usually not because they stop believing in God. It's because they become isolated. After years of leading Catholic men's Bible studies, men's groups, retreats, and workouts, I've noticed a pattern. Men rarely walk away from...
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Why Catholics Are Fighting More Than Ever
For years, it feels like Catholics have been asked to choose a side. Traditional or progressive. Latin Mass or Novus Ordo. Justice or truth. Mercy or doctrine. Evangelization or tradition. But what if we've been asking the wrong question? In this episode of The Catholic Couple, Bobby and Katie...
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From Power Rangers to Catholic Faith | Jessica Rey's Surprising Journey
What happens when a former Power Ranger encounters Jesus Christ and realizes she was made for more? In this episode of The Catholic Couple, Bobby and Katie sit down with Jessica Rey—best known as Alyssa Enrilé, the White Wild Force Ranger—to talk about her journey from Hollywood to a deeper...
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What If Women Need a Better Option Than Modern Culture Is Offering? | January Donovan
Why are so many women and girls struggling with identity, confidence, and purpose today? In this episode, Katie sat down with January Donovan, founder of The Woman School, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and mother of eight, for a thoughtful conversation about the challenges facing women in...
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We Stopped Fighting About Screen Time (Our Summer Screen Contract)
We Stopped Fighting About Screen Time (Our Summer Screen Contract) Summer break is here, and for many families that means one thing: more screen time battles. In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Bobby and Katie Fredericksen share the Summer Screen Contract that helped their family…
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The Biggest Lie Catholics Have Been Sold
The biggest lie Catholics have been sold is that we have to choose a side. Traditional or progressive. Conservative or liberal. Truth or love. Justice or mercy. But what if the reason so many Catholics feel frustrated, exhausted, and even spiritually homeless is because Jesus never fit into those...
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What a 13-Year-Old Wishes Adults Understood | Parenting, Phones, Stress & Faith
What is it really like being 13 years old today? In this special episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Katie is out, so my daughter Avery joins me behind the microphone for an honest conversation about the challenges, pressures, and realities of growing up in today's world. From social media…
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Why I Felt Spiritually Homeless in Christianity | Divine Tension
Why are so many Christians spiritually exhausted today? Why does modern Christianity feel increasingly divided, tribal, political, and shallow? In this deeply personal episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Bobby shares the powerful conversion story behind his upcoming book, Divine Tension: Why...
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Catholic Priest Speaks Out On What Matters Most: Fr. Sammie Maletta on Discipleship
BE DISCIPLES. MAKE DISCIPLES. | Fr. Sammie Maletta on Parish Renewal, Leadership & the Holy Spirit What does it actually take to renew a parish? In this powerful episode, we sit down with our very own pastor, Fr. Sammie Maletta of St. John the Evangelist Parish, to discuss his new book: “Be...
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The Crisis of Masculinity (And What the Church Gets Right)
Why are so many men struggling today? In this episode of The Catholic Couple, we dive deep into the crisis of masculinity, spiritual leadership, Catholic discipleship, marriage, fatherhood, and what authentic manhood actually looks like through the lens of the Catholic faith. This conversation...
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5 Things Every Husband Needs to Know About His Wife
Most men love their wives… but don’t always know how to love them well. In this episode, we break down 5 things every husband needs to know about his wife—not from a cultural perspective, but from biblical truth, Catholic teaching, and real-life marriage experience. If you’ve ever felt like…
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5 Things Every Catholic Family MUST Do This Spring (Don’t Miss #3)
If your Catholic home feels off, these 5 simple habits will reset everything. In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we share practical ways to strengthen your marriage, grow your family in faith, and live the Easter season with intention. Spring is a time of renewal—but as Catholics,...
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Jesus Isn’t Conservative or Liberal… And That Should Terrify You
Jesus is not a Republican. Jesus is not a Democrat. And if we try to force Him into either box, we misunderstand the Gospel entirely. In this episode, we break down the Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17) and what it reveals about one of the biggest problems in the Church today: Catholics...
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Divine Mercy Sunday Explained (Most Catholics Don’t Know This)
Divine Mercy Sunday is one of the most powerful and overlooked feast days in the Catholic Church—and most Catholics don’t fully understand what’s being offered. In this video, we break down what Divine Mercy Sunday is, why it matters, and how you can receive the incredible graces Jesus promised...
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From Judas to Jesus: Michael Girgenti’s Journey Back to Faith
From Judas to Jesus: Michael Girgenti’s Journey Back to Faith | The Catholic Couple Podcast 🎬 From red carpets to redemption, Michael Vincent Girgenti shares his incredible journey from Hollywood fame to a life of faith. A two-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter (collaborating with Lecrae and...
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The One Choice That Separates Heroes From Villains
Every villain has a backstory… and it usually starts with a wound. A moment of pain. Rejection. Loss. Betrayal. But here’s what most people miss—heroes have wounds too. So what’s the difference? In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we break down the one decision that determines whether...
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Married but on Different Faith Pages? | Catholic Marriage Advice
Married but on Different Faith Pages? | Catholic Marriage Advice When Your Spouse Isn’t Growing Spiritually What do you do when you love your spouse… but your faith lives look completely different? Many Catholic marriages experience a season where one spouse is growing deeper in their…
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The Hardest Catholic Prayer? The Litany of Humility Explained
The Litany of Humility may be the most difficult prayer in the Catholic Church. Why would anyone ask God to be forgotten, overlooked, or even despised? In this episode, Bobby interviews Catholic author Patrick O'Hearn about the spiritual power behind this radical prayer and his book Humility of…
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What You CAN'T See at Mass!
What is really happening at Mass… that we can’t see? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Joe Helow to unpack The Real Presence: The Mass (TheRealPresenceFilm)—a stunning 28-minute film that reveals the unseen spiritual reality of the Catholic Mass through breathtaking liturgical imagery…
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Prodigal to Purpose: My Conversion + Pray40 Lenten Journey
In this powerful episode, we unpack Luke 15’s Parable of the Prodigal Son and connect it to real conversion, Lenten prayer, and the transformative journey of returning home to God. 🌟 We dive into: 🔥 My personal conversion story — how I wandered, returned, and found mercy 🙏 The Lent #Pray40...
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Don’t Waste Lent: A 40-Day Reset for Your Marriage & Family
Most Catholic families treat Lent like a 40‑day diet instead of a 40‑day transformation for their homes. In this episode, we show you how to stop “giving up chocolate and quitting by week two” and start using Lent as boot camp for your marriage and family. We’re talking to Catholic couples and...
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Marriage Secrets: It's Not About You!
Marriage isn’t about getting what you want—it’s about getting each other to heaven. In this episode of The Catholic Couple, Bobby and Katie unpack one of the most counter-cultural truths of Catholic marriage: the path to holiness is paved with interruptions, inconveniences, sacrifice, and the...
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Should Catholics Be Afraid of AI? with TJ Burdick
In this episode, we unpack a powerful article we discussed on the show that tackles one of the most pressing questions of our digital age: What is an algorithm, really—and what is it doing to our souls? with guest, TJ Burdick we explore how modern AI systems are not neutral tools, but machines...
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4 Simple Habits That Will Transform Your Marriage
What if improving your marriage didn’t require a major overhaul—but a return to a few simple, intentional habits? In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we break down four powerful marriage habits inspired by a viral clip from Arthur Brooks (Harvard professor and happiness researcher)…
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The Road to Renewal: How the Church Moves from Maintenance to Mission with Ron Huntley
What does real renewal in the Church actually look like—and why do so many parishes struggle to move from maintenance to mission? In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we sit down with our good friend Ron Huntley, a seasoned Catholic leadership coach who works with dozens of dioceses…
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This Little Light of Thine: Helping Children Fall in Love With the Eucharist
What does the sanctuary candle really mean—and how can it help our children fall in love with Jesus in the Eucharist? In this powerful and heartwarming episode, we sit down with Catholic author Susan Joy Bellavance to discuss her new children’s book from Sophia Institute Press, This Little Light…
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Saintifi: The App That Is Changing How Catholics Learn the Faith (Unlimited Audiobooks for One Price )
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…
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Drama-Free Parenting with Dr. Ray Gaurendi
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...
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The Prayer That Changed His Life - And Built a Catholic Company with Jonathan Conrad (Founder of The Catholic Woodworker)
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...
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Mistakes Equal Marriage Growth
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”...
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Can You Be a Christian Feminist? Dr. Carrie Gress Says No
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...
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Apparitions of the Risen Jesus: What You Were Never Taught — with Michael Lichens
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…
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Is Tradition Making a Comeback? with Austin Peck
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…...
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Marriage is like a WAR!
“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...
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Pope Leo XIV: Educating the Restless Heart in the Digital Age
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...
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Knights of the Cross with Austin Kelly
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…
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The Weapon of Our Time: The Power of the Rosary with Gabriel Castillo
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...
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The Fake Religion Taking Over Catholicism with Chris Rogers
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…
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