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The Catholic Family

by David and Allyson

Join David and Allyson as they talk about raising a Catholic family in a secular world. The kids frequently join in on the fun and provide lots of material to talk about. The Catholic Family takes on the tough issues of parenting, homeschooling, living green, and balancing work with home life, while keeping an active and devout church life. This is not a drill, this is the Catholic Family!

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  1. Proverbs Chapter 31

    [1] The words of Lemuel, king of Massa, which his mother taught him:[2] What, my son? What, son of my womb?What, son of my vows?[3] Give not your strength to women,your ways to those who destroy kings.[4] It is not for kings, O Lemuel,it is not for kings to drink wine,or for rulers to desire […]

  2. Proverbs Chapter 30

    [1] The words of Agur son of Jakeh of Massa. The man says to Ith’i-el,to Ith’i-el and Ucal:[2] Surely I am too stupid to be a man.I have not the understanding of a man.[3] I have not learned wisdom,nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.[4] Who has ascended to heaven and come down?Who has […]

  3. Proverbs Chapter 29

    [1] He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neckwill suddenly be broken beyond healing.[2] When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;but when the wicked rule, the people groan.[3] He who loves wisdom makes his father glad,but one who keeps company with harlots squanders his...

  4. Proverbs Chapter 28

    [1] The wicked flee when no one pursues,but the righteous are bold as a lion.[2] When a land transgressesit has many rulers;but with men of understanding and knowledgeits stability will long continue.[3] A poor man who oppresses the pooris a beating rain that leaves no food.[4] Those who forsake...

  5. Proverbs Chapter 27

    [1] Do not boast about tomorrow,for you do not know what a day may bring forth.[2] Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;a stranger, and not your own lips.[3] A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty,but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.[4] Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming;but...

  6. Proverbs Chapter 26

    [1] Like snow in summer or rain in harvest,so honor is not fitting for a fool.[2] Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying,a curse that is causeless does not alight.[3] A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass,and a rod for the back of fools.[4] Answer not a […]

  7. Proverbs Chapter 25

    [1] These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezeki’ah king of Judah copied.[2] It is the glory of God to conceal things,but the glory of kings is to search things out.[3] As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth,so the mind of kings is unsearchable.[4] Take away the dross…

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  8. Proverbs Chapter 24

    [1] Be not envious of evil men,nor desire to be with them;[2] for their minds devise violence,and their lips talk of mischief.[3] By wisdom a house is built,and by understanding it is established;[4] by knowledge the rooms are filledwith all precious and pleasant riches.[5] A wise man is mightier...

  9. Proverbs Chapter 23

    [1] When you sit down to eat with a ruler,observe carefully what is before you;[2] and put a knife to your throatif you are a man given to appetite.[3] Do not desire his delicacies,for they are deceptive food.[4] Do not toil to acquire wealth;be wise enough to desist.[5] When your eyes light upon...

  10. Proverbs Chapter 22

    [1] A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,and favor is better than silver or gold.[2] The rich and the poor meet together;the LORD is the maker of them all.[3] A prudent man sees danger and hides himself;but the simple go on, and suffer for it.[4] The reward for humility and fear […]

  11. Proverbs Chapter 21

    [1] The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD;he turns it wherever he will.[2] Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,but the LORD weighs the heart.[3] To do righteousness and justiceis more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.[4] Haughty eyes and a proud heart,the lamp...

  12. Proverbs Chapter 20

    [1] Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler;and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.[2] The dread wrath of a king is like the growling of a lion;he who provokes him to anger forfeits his life.[3] It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife;but every fool will be […]

  13. Proverbs Chapter 19

    [1] Better is a poor man who walks in his integritythan a man who is perverse in speech, and is a fool.[2] It is not good for a man to be without knowledge,and he who makes haste with his feet misses his way.[3] When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin,his heart rages against […]

  14. Proverbs Chapter 18

    [1] He who is estranged seeks pretextsto break out against all sound judgment.[2] A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,but only in expressing his opinion.[3] When wickedness comes, contempt comes also;and with dishonor comes disgrace.[4] The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;the…

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  15. Proverbs Chapter 17

    [1] Better is a dry morsel with quietthan a house full of feasting with strife.[2] A slave who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully,and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.[3] The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold,and the LORD tries hearts.[4] An...

  16. Proverbs Chapter 16

    [1] The plans of the mind belong to man,but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.[2] All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,but the LORD weighs the spirit.[3] Commit your work to the LORD,and your plans will be established.[4] The LORD has made everything for its purpose,even the […]

  17. Proverbs Chapter 15

    [1] A soft answer turns away wrath,but a harsh word stirs up anger.[2] The tongue of the wise dispenses knowledge,but the mouths of fools pour out folly.[3] The eyes of the LORD are in every place,keeping watch on the evil and the good.[4] A gentle tongue is a tree of life,but perverseness in it...

  18. Proverbs Chapter 14

    [1] Wisdom builds her house,but folly with her own hands tears it down.[2] He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD,but he who is devious in his ways despises him.[3] The talk of a fool is a rod for his back,but the lips of the wise will preserve them.[4] Where there are no oxen, there […]

  19. Proverbs Chapter 13

    [1] A wise son hears his father’s instruction,but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.[2] From the fruit of his mouth a good man eats good,but the desire of the treacherous is for violence.[3] He who guards his mouth preserves his life;he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.[4] The soul of the...

  20. Proverbs Chapter 12

    [1] Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,but he who hates reproof is stupid.[2] A good man obtains favor from the LORD,but a man of evil devices he condemns.[3] A man is not established by wickedness,but the root of the righteous will never be moved.[4] A good wife is the crown of her...

  21. Proverbs Chapter 11

    [1] A false balance is an abomination to the LORD,but a just weight is his delight.[2] When pride comes, then comes disgrace;but with the humble is wisdom.[3] The integrity of the upright guides them,but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.[4] Riches do not profit in the day of...

  22. Proverbs Chapter 10

    [1] The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father,but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.[2] Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit,but righteousness delivers from death.[3] The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry,but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.[4] A slack…

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  23. Proverbs Chapter 9

    [1] Wisdom has built her house,she has set up her seven pillars.[2] She has slaughtered her beasts, she has mixed her wine,she has also set her table.[3] She has sent out her maids to callfrom the highest places in the town,[4] “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!”To him who is without sense...

  24. Proverbs Chapter 8

    [1] Does not wisdom call,does not understanding raise her voice?[2] On the heights beside the way,in the paths she takes her stand;[3] beside the gates in front of the town,at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud:[4] “To you, O men, I call,and my cry is to the sons of men.[5] O simple…

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  25. Proverbs Chapter 4

    [1] Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction,and be attentive, that you may gain insight;[2] for I give you good precepts:do not forsake my teaching.[3] When I was a son with my father,tender, the only one in the sight of my mother,[4] he taught me, and said to me,“Let your heart hold fast my...

  26. Proverbs Chapter 7

    [1] My son, keep my wordsand treasure up my commandments with you;[2] keep my commandments and live,keep my teachings as the apple of your eye;[3] bind them on your fingers,write them on the tablet of your heart.[4] Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”and call insight your intimate friend;[5] to...

  27. Proverbs Chapter 6

    [1] My son, if you have become surety for your neighbor,have given your pledge for a stranger;[2] if you are snared in the utterance of your lips,caught in the words of your mouth;[3] then do this, my son, and save yourself,for you have come into your neighbor’s power:go, hasten, and importune…

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  28. Proverbs Chapter 5

    [1] My son, be attentive to my wisdom,incline your ear to my understanding;[2] that you may keep discretion,and your lips may guard knowledge.[3] For the lips of a loose woman drip honey,and her speech is smoother than oil;[4] but in the end she is bitter as wormwood,sharp as a two-edged…

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  29. Proverbs Chapter 3

    [1] My son, do not forget my teaching,but let your heart keep my commandments;[2] for length of days and years of lifeand abundant welfare will they give you.[3] Let not loyalty and faithfulness forsake you;bind them about your neck,write them on the tablet of your heart.[4] So you will find…

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  30. Proverbs Chapter 2

    [1] My son, if you receive my wordsand treasure up my commandments with you,[2] making your ear attentive to wisdomand inclining your heart to understanding;[3] yes, if you cry out for insightand raise your voice for understanding,[4] if you seek it like silverand search for it as for hidden...

  31. Proverbs Chapter 1

    [1] The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:[2] That men may know wisdom and instruction, understand words of insight,[3] receive instruction in wise dealing,righteousness, justice, and equity;[4] that prudence may be given to the simple,knowledge and discretion to the youth —[5]…

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About this show

Join David and Allyson as they talk about raising a Catholic family in a secular world. The kids frequently join in on the fun and provide lots of material to talk about. The Catholic Family takes on the tough issues of parenting, homeschooling, living green, and balancing work with home life, while keeping an active and devout church life. This is not a drill, this is the Catholic Family!

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How many episodes does The Catholic Family have?

The Catholic Family has 31 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on August 20, 2018.

What is The Catholic Family about?

Join David and Allyson as they talk about raising a Catholic family in a secular world. The kids frequently join in on the fun and provide lots of material to talk about. The Catholic Family takes on the tough issues of parenting, homeschooling, living green, and balancing work with home life,...

How often does The Catholic Family release new episodes?

The Catholic Family publishes irregularly, based on its 31 episodes since March 2007.

Who hosts The Catholic Family?

The Catholic Family is created and hosted by David and Allyson.
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