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Produced by the Fairest Love team, weekly we will draw on experts' advice to share practical wisdom and Catholic doctrine to elucidate what it takes for your family to flourish in the world today. You'll hear interview-style shows with thought leaders on various topics. We hope to give you the tools to live Fairest Love in the model of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus.
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In this week's episode we spoke with Lisa Canning, The Possibility Mom, to talk about how to dream again after seasons of defeat.Lisa shares her journey as a mother of eleven and entrepreneur, offering honest wisdom on surrender, control, and finding beauty amid chaos. She gives practical tools for overcoming decision fatigue, strengthening your prayer life, and leaning on community when life feels overwhelming.This conversation will inspire parents to slow down, reconnect, and dare to dream again together !Curious what life with 11 kids looks like? Follow Lisa on Instagram (@lisacanning) and be sure to check out her website for her coaching, podcast, and other offerings.
In this week's episode, we spoke with writer and mother of six, Rachel Balducci, for an honest conversation about building a home rooted in peace and simplicity. Rachel shares real-life wisdom on parenting without comparison, letting children exercise free will, and creating stronger family relationships through ordinary living.Rachel has written several notable books including Make My Life Simple and How Do You Tuck in a Superhero?Be sure to check out her additional work on her website!
Happy New Year and welcome to Season 6 of the Fairest Love Podcast!Today on the show we interview Carolyn Madigan, founder of Solé Atelier, a Catholic lifestyle company creating products that bridge the human and the divine for the striving professional.In this episode, we explore how beauty, order, and simple routines can transform family life especially for busy parents. Carolyn shares practical ways to build habits that bring peace to the home, how to stay flexible while still being intentional, and what truly defines success within family life.Listen today for a refreshing and encouraging conversation to help you start the new year right! And be sure to check out Solé Atelier's beautiful weekly planner.
In this reflection, Fr. Luke Mata shares how Advent is a gentle wake-up call for parents to step out of distraction and make room for Christ in the midst of family life. Through prayer, Confession, and simple acts of love, he helps us prepare our hearts for Jesus’ coming.A meaningful listen as we prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas!
Take a moment before the Thanksgiving holiday to reflect with Fr. Luke Mata on the power of gratitude! Cultivating gratitude, especially during the holiday season, helps open our hearts to the grace and love that Our Lord wants to bestow upon us.We are so grateful for your continued prayers and support! Mary, Mother of Fairest Love, pray for us!
From the New Year and New Beginnings to building up the family culture and protecting your time, we’ve striven to find experts and guests that have been able to help you navigate the challenges you face in raising your families in today’s society. Thank you for listening!We can't wait to bring you new guests and exciting topics next season. Be on the look out for our Advent and Christmas reflections! Do you have a guest or topic you’d love to hear on the Fairest Love Podcast? We’d love to hear from you! Send your suggestions or interview recommendations to info@fairestlovefamilyproject.org.
This week we are rebroadcasting from our conversation with Alex Dee, co-founder of Saints Alive, a podcast for children that provides epic dramas of the lives of the Saints, shares with us the history of the podcast, the fruits he’s seen from it, and how to help our children grown in love with this super heroes of the Church.
This week we're taking a look at some hidden gems on the Fairest Love Podcast... guests and topics YOU recommended. These guests shared incredible stories and insights, and if you missed the episode when it first aired, we highly encourage you to take a listen to the full episode below!Beauty Through the Lens of the World with Grace GalliganSelf-Surrendering Service with Blake BrouilletteOvercoming Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Mario Sacasa (After Cana episode)The Importance of Good Books and Reading as a Habit with Marcie StockmanDo you have a guest or topic you’d love to hear on the Fairest Love Podcast? We’d love to hear from you! Send your suggestions or interview recommendations to info@fairestlovefamilyproject.org.
Did you know the Fairest Love Family Project has a podcast specifically geared towards newly engaged and married couples? The After Cana podcast explores the vocation of marriage through stories, advice, and insights from experts and seasoned couples. We're sharing a conversation with Blythe Fike, a mother of 12, who shares her experience about the postpartum season and how women can prepare for it. Take a listen and if you like what you hear, be sure to listen to more of the podcast!
In this special episode, we’re revisiting some of your favorite conversations — the ones that have resonated most deeply with our listeners. Each of these episodes explores what it means to live family life well: from decluttering the heart to healing relationships, finding holiness in everyday life, and creating homes that reflect cheerfulness and joy.Listen to the full episodes below!Declutter Your Heart and Home with Julia UbbengaOpus Dei: A Path to Holiness with JL MartiCreating a Bright and Cheerful Home (Rebroadcast)Navigating Your Relationships with Your In-Laws with Janet QuinlanAntidotes to Resentment & Solutions for Healing with Dr. Bob SchuchtsDo you have a guest or topic you’d love to hear on the Fairest Love Podcast? We’d love to hear from you! Send your suggestions or interview recommendations to info@fairestlovefamilyproject.org.
In this episode of the Fairest Love Podcast, we discuss ten practical ways to build a devotion to Mary during the month of October. We emphasize the importance of Mary in our faith and provide actionable steps for families to grow closer to her through prayer, reflection, and celebration of Marian feasts.October is the Month of the Rosary! How will you grow in your devotion to Mary this month?Pray to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love and listen to more podcast episodes HERE.
This week, we are rebroadcasting our conversation with Jeff Schiefelbein, the founder of the consulting firm, Undivided Life, which aims at making businesses more human through strategy and culture consulting. He shares his experience in business and how creating an environment within the work place directed towards serving others provides many avenues for success within companies. Listen in as he shares 3 key aspects to build selflessness in work as well as within the family.We’re keeping Jeff’s son, Benedict, in our prayers! See more updates about Benedict and his treatment HERE.You can view Jeff’s company by visiting https://www.undivided.life/ , view his Speaking Page, or visit his LinkedIn for daily reflections on life and business.
In this week's episode, we share a presentation from JL Marti, CEO of the Fairest Love Family Project, on the urgent challenges families face with pornography and social media addiction.JL explores how these issues impact relationships and family life, underscoring the importance of open and honest communication between parents and children. He discusses practical ways to approach conversations about love, sexuality, and the influence of technology, encouraging families to foster resilience and trust. Be sure to visit our website for more resources to help your family face the challenges of modern-day family dynamics!
On this week's podcast episode, we take a look back at previous guests' answers to the question, "How has Mary been a mother to you?"Be sure to check out the full length episodes by following the links below!The Role of Faith and the Family in Shaping Good Citizens with Dr. Timothy O’MalleyGratitude as the Core of Our Identity with Sr. Mary DominicManaging AI and Protecting Family Time in a Digital World with Katie HindererBuilding Traditions That Strengthen Family Values with Kendra Tierney Norton
1In this episode, we spoke with Kendra Tierney Norton, author, mother of ten, and founder of Catholic All Year, about the power of incorporating Catholic traditions into everyday family life.Kendra shares her personal journey of embracing the liturgical calendar at home and how it has strengthened her family’s values, provided resilience during challenges, and fostered unity and joy.Visit Catholic All Year's website for more resources and be sure to check out Kendra's book!
In this episode of the Fairest Love Podcast, we spoke with Mary Hunt, a professor of psychology and business at Ave Maria University, about the evolving challenges families face in balancing work and home life. Mary shares her insights on the cultural and technological shifts that influence family dynamics today and offers strategies for fostering better communication and intentionality in daily routines. She discusses how mindset plays a key role in achieving true work-life integration and explains how parents can model healthy habits for their children.Stay tuned for more information about Home Advantage, but check out Home Unlimited who Mary will be working with!
In this week's episode, we speak with Victor Saenz, Executive Director of the Houston Institute, about how philosophical inquiry shapes students’ understanding of human flourishing, marriage, and family. Victor shared how his work introduces college students to moral reasoning and classical thought, helping them reevaluate cultural assumptions and rediscover timeless truths. We explored how perceptions of marriage and family evolve on campus, the challenges of navigating ideological divides, and why young adults benefit from engaging with great thinkers. This conversation offers a hopeful look at how higher education can spark virtue, dialogue, and deeper meaning in the next generation!
In this episode of the Fairest Love podcast, we explored the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence with Katie Hinderer of Rosebud Social Strategies. The conversation examines the promises and pitfalls of AI—how it’s changing education, shaping relationships, and influencing family routines. Katie offers thoughtful insights into how parents can approach AI with discernment, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and protecting real-life connection. We also discussed how families can foster creativity, virtue, and intentional time together in an increasingly tech-driven world.
On today's show, we sat down with Jordan Langdon, licensed clinical social worker and host of the Families of Character podcast. Jordan shared how intentional family routines can strengthen emotional health, build character, and increase quality time together.She discussed the benefits of structure for children, including reduced anxiety and clearer expectations. We explored practical ways to implement family routines, how to identify when routines are breaking down, and how “family huddles” can create space for open communication and teamwork.Check out Jordan's work at familiesofcharacter.com and be sure to download the FREE Family Huddle guide to get started with making routines in your own family!
In this special podcast originally aired by the St. Josemaria Institute, Fr. Javier del Castillo reflects on the feast of Mary, Mother of Fairest Love (February 14th), and the significance of this Marian title in the life of the Church and the history of Opus Dei. Listen to dive into the history of Mary, Mother of Fairest Love starting from the Old Testament, to how St. Josemaria Escriva helped to revive the devotion to Mary as “the guardian of the beauty of chastity” and “as a way of praying for holy purity, for the sanctity of marriage, for the sanctity of the family, and for vocations to celibacy.”
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