The Catholic Family

In this episode: David’s question, Allyson back to work, David’s done with graduation, scout picnic, inviting friends over (no matter what). Luke gets a job, Austin goes back to school, Kathryn shops for wedding dresses. The cost of eating out, Real Simple recipe review, transubstantiation. Links in this episode: Cooking as a family, Tuscan Tortellini, Real Simple food links

In this episode: Mama Mia, David’s Mom’s passing, Archdiocesan Youth Conference #AYCHou2018 highlights, The Big Question. Links in this episode: Mama Mia! Archdiocesan Youth Conference.

In this episode: The statuary anniversary, Hannah’s last swim season, Austin’s college entrance experience, David’s graduation. Links in this episode: None.

In this episode: Kathryn, the #1 Catholic Kid Young Adult talks about graduating, roommates, waiting for Seth and next steps. David gives her some advice. Links in this episode: None.

In this episode: Back in the podcast studio, Mattie Claire and Allyson talk about going to public school, David’s question, Austin’s three lessons from scouting. Links in this episode: None.

In this episode: The bear, in the wilderness, Austin’s Eagle and Philmont Rayado trek, dead chickens, Mattie’s first communion, Mattie’s birthdays away from home. Links in this episode: Philmont Rayado Treks, Ideal Poultry, Biltmore.

In this episode: A word from our sponsor, Sweeneys on vacation, the silver anniversary, Mattie describes Bridalveil Falls, Kathryn updates. Links in this episode: Yosemite National Park, Bridalveil Fall, Richard Halliburton’s Complete Book of Marvels, Parador Guanica, Gilligan’s Island, Ross Volunteers.

Call our comment line at 844-251-1723 or email us [at] catholicfamilypocast  <dot> com In this episode: invasion of the tree frogs, Mattie and the tablet, Kathryn is bossy, cradle Catholics vs. converts, five minute pickup, the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment, mailbag: Allie for North Carolina, Jim Bigley, Heather CROWDER, Patty from Harrisburg, PA. Links in this episode:  Influencer: The New […]

Call our comment line at 844-251-1723 or email us [at] catholicfamilypocast  <dot> com In this episode: Happy Father’s Day, Rotating Menus, Day Camp, Austin and the End of the Beginning, MC and Mass Parts, Appalachian Trail, Feedback from Chris and Kerry

In this episode: Cleaning the yard, crawfish boil, Austin’s eagle project, MC interrupts, CREED (Catholic REligious EDucation). email us [at] catholicfamilypodcast (dot) com or call our comment line at +1-844-251-1723 Links in this episode: Little Free Library Graphic: Crawfish by kalleboo

The Catholic Family is back! Checkout this little promo and stay tuned for all new episodes.

OK, we took a break. Hopefully, you may remember our little podcast about Catholic family life with our five kids, aged 18 to 5. With older kids come new challenges. We hope you will join us on this wild ride as we talk about living out our Catholic faith.

The kids plot to get us back into podcasting.

In this episode:  Del Lago and the TV headache, Philmont and Lost Pines, Qatar, leaving Christ Our Light, the vacuum cleaner ponytail, Rediscover Catholicism study group, Archdiocesan Youth Conference,  Mailbag:Jim from PA. Contact our comment line at (936) 228-1836 or email us [at] catholicfamilypodcast (dot) com

In this episode: the best daddy in the world, chicken plucker, mattie moment, Sweet Brown Cold Pop Escape, CCE field trip, papal lap book, cheap date, mailbag: Chad asks about the recent Boy Scouts of America controversy, Allyson’s book, twaddle

Repost of the Catholic Family’s Holy Saturday instructional podcast.

Repost of the Catholic Family’s Good Friday instructional podcast.

Repost of the Catholic Family’s Holy Thursday instructional podcast.

  In this episode: our own private highway, toddler-friendly advent wreath, Kathryn is confirmed, Christmas play, caroling, mailbag: Bob from Georgia, Dee from Catholic Vitamins, and Sean the Ducktape Guy from Ontario-who? email us [at] catholicfamilypodcast.com or call us at 936-228-1836.    

In this episode: Amazon Woman, National Youth Leadership Training, The dreaded mobile phone, The Dreaded Driving Test, Holy Trinity Coop, catholicicing.com, vote - whether you have binders or not, teaching CCE, mailbag. Final Song: Alkor: Experimental Thought Revelation, from the Kahvi Collective

In this episode: Allyson's summertime drink, Mattie turns 3, pouring set, review of Brave, swim season ends (sort of), the boys at summer camp, audio feedback from CJ, Allyson paints the boys' room, Little Saints Preschool, Green Tip: Clean with Peroxide, Mailbag: Matt, Catholic Heritage Curricula. Contact us (at) catholicfamilypodcast ...

In this episode: traveling Sweeneys, Lipstick Mattie, supreme court ruling on the Affordable Healthcare Act, Fortnight for Freedom, Catholic Summer Reading Program, what is a thurible, dress at weddings and mass, mail bag. Contact us (@) catholicfamilypodcast.com or call 936-228-1836.

In this episode: the chicken saga, catechetical moment, Appalachian Trail, Small Things Blog, Titanic birthday, Dave Ramsey for kids, Holy Trinity Co-op, summer activities, CREED, Dinner with the Devil, Test of Fire, Catholic non-negotiables, Mark Levin Ameritopia, mail bag from Deacon Tom. email us (@) catholicfamilypodcast (dot) com or call ...

In this episode: Speedcleaning, Homeschool for High School, Austin gets his Life Scout, Mattie Claire and the eggs, Kathryn talks about the ambry, David dissects the recent Obama healthcare debate, Mailbag: Capt. Jeff, Stephanie in Maryland, anonymous voicemailer. Sign the White House petition to Rescind the HHS Mandate Requiring Catholic ...

In this episode: Caramels, National Youth Leadership Training, Christmas Eve mass, visiting the family, when Christmas gets radical, PET Project, Miss Marjorie Smoot, Kathryn's Birthday. Jenny Crook "The First Noel" (mp3) from "Christmas Harp - Elegant Expressions of Christmas with Celtic & Concert Harps" (Classic Fox Records) Picture by Chrissy ...

The Sweeney kids record the Christmas Eve gospel reading from Luke, Chapter 2. It's poignant that the Sweeney kids did the same reading in 2007 with much smaller voices and minus a little sister (Mattie Claire). It's interesting to compare their voices. Music by Jenny Crook from the album Jenny ...

In this episode: homemade gifts, making soap, household cleaner, grocery bag holder, the 5 best toys of all time, chicken coops, green onions, bankrupt churches, the new missal, A book of Saints for Catholic Moms. Call our comment line at 936-228-1836 or email us [at] catholicfamilypodcast (dot) com.

In this episode: Trip to Philadelphia, Darlene at Barklay Prime, Larry at Big Green Earth Store, Building A Chicken Coop Alpine A-Frame, trees and thunderwear, 180 Holocaust and Abortion, Congrats to Shelly Henley Kelly and Douglas born Oct. 14. Call our comment line at 936-228-1836 or email us [at] catholicfamilypodcast.com. ...

In this episode: Getting into the swing of the semester, volleyball, scouting, hazardous kid, dove season starts, musical instruments, Allyson's meltdown, Texas Wildfires, Review of "The Help", Whole Family Catechesis. Email us [AT] Catholicfamilypodcast.com or call 936-228-1836 Final Song: John Waller: As for Me and My House John Waller "As ...

In this episode: scout camp, praying the Angelus, Catholic Lifetime Reading Plan, benediction, lots of mail: Patrick, Chris, Mac and Katherine, A Little Way of Homeschooling, Melissa Wiley and Tidal Schooling Fred McDowell "Woke Up This Morning" (mp3) from "I'll Be So Glad When the Sun Goes Down: Alan Lomaxâ??s ...

In this episode: Austin's questions about leadership, Unschooling, Allyson reviews the Crafty Classroom, Austin reviews Heroes Over Europe, the "Church" situation, Catholic Crossroads by Patrick Denny. Send your comments to us [at] catholicfamilypodcast (dot) com or call the comment line 936-229-1836.

In this episode: Austin burns the table, Mattie her hand, David and Austin make rabbit stew, Allyson reviews Half-a-Hundred Acre Wood, David reviews Catholic Stuff Podcast, Allyson launches a peanut butter and jelly mission, The Sweeneys have a new mixer, and the feed is messed up. Checkout Deacon Tom's article ...

In this episode: The Sweeneys visit the Barrons, Mattie Claire gets ashes, Kathryn gets her driving permit, Bird on a Stick, Mail Bag: Coley from Florida, Petra from the Netherlands, Debi in Texas, Charlie, Jim Beeghley from Pennsylvania. Leave us some voice feedback at 936-228-1836 or email us [at] catholicfamilypodcast ...

In this episode: Texas Independence Day, Kids Cooperating? St. Joseph Altar, Starting is the Hardest Part, Better Window Cleaner, The Gauntlet, Mail Bag; Diana in Mission Viejo. Checkout the New Catholic Family Website, Call our comment line 936-228-1836 Email us [at] catholicfamilypodcast (dot) com Final Song: Johnny Nicholas - I'm ...

In this episode: David and Allyson celebrate National Pie Day, Green Tip: Recycle/Gift Bags, Hannah's bird feeder, timeout for the girls (all day!), a discussion about the changes in the Roman Missal, and an addition to the Catholic Family. Song: Pie by Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could ...

In this episode: soap making, Austin wacks a mole, Mattie Claire moments, review of Gulliver's Travels, Deacon Tom, mailbag and a whole lot more. email us [at] catholicfamilypodcast -dot- com or call the comment line at 936-228-1836.

Have a great Christmas filled with God's blessings!

In this episode: A new Christmas skit - what would happen if there was no room at the Holiday Inn (of Bethlehem), David and Allyson talk about their Fredricksburg trip, falling off the Dave Ramsey wagon, preparing for Christmas, making soap, and more. Email us (at) catholicfamilypodcast (dot).com Call our ...

In this episode: Vespers and benediction, scapulars, advent readings, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Saint Dolls. Links in this episode: Pope's Homily on Nascent Life Scapulars #1 Scapulars #2 Question for the Gospel of the Week Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Saint dolls #1 Saint dolls #2 email us [at] ...

In this episode: Austin talks about scouting, Kathryn talks about the world of work, Mattie Claire talks on the show, our new priest Fr. JoJo. Call our NEW comment line at (936)228-1836 or email us [at] catholicfamilypodcast.com.

In this episode: Good kids/Bad kids, Emma Lee, Mrs. Uilkie passes, living a lie, voice mail from Lisa Hendey. Contact us [at] catholicfamilypodcast (dot) com or call 206-339-8993. Final Song: Gary Primich "Daddy, Let Me Hitch A Ride" (mp3) from "Ridin' The Darkhorse" (Electro-Fi Records) Buy at iTunes Music Store ...

In this episode, a recent homily on humility is presented with David and Allyson's thoughts on this important topic. The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis contact us [at] catholicfamilypodcast (dot) com or call 206-339-8993

In this episode: CNMCMMX, Catholic dogs, Sweeney cleaning solution, washing windows, Rosetta Stone special, lost shepherd. Final Song: Bryan Murdaugh: (Twenty-nine) I'm Listening used with permission from the artist [email protected] or 206-339-8993

In this episode: Farmer's Market, Herb Sales, Homeschooling Lessons, Kathryn's Volleyball, BVCHEA Statement of Faith, Boston Here we come!, 19th anniversary, The New Abortion Providers, Mail Bag: Debra in Florida.

In this micro-episode of the Catholic Family: Christmas in July, compost pails, berry season, parenting tip, traveling monstrances.

Special Edition of Catholic Family: David interviews a friend from China about being Catholic in China.

In this episode: Nacho party, Luke sings the blues, Why your phone bill is so high, Adopting a 23 year old, Kathryn's swim-team pic in the Navasota Examiner, Austin's dream, ordination, motto of the bible: Be Prepared.

In this episode: the CF has posted two shows in a row! Mary Jane's Farm Magazine, homeschooler's connections and relationships, idiosyncrasies, good business posture, table talk, kid career goals - Scare Tactics or Realistic Expectations? Mailbag: Tom in MN, Juan in OK, Pat in IN, Christina from Canada on Mark Shea's Ayn Rand Blog Post. email [...]

Just a little note to tell you about our new back-catalog feed. You may have noticed that our subscription feed only goes back to episode 100. Would you like to hear us before I had so much gray hair, before we had teenagers, and when we were young and good looking? You can download those [...]

In this episode: simple flowers, Simple Fish Soup, Catholic movies, NFP Scare, quick confessions, Atlas Shrugged. Final song: Chris Daniels and the Kings: You Don't Change Horses in the Middle of the Stream Contact us [at] catholicfami...