Just One Small Thing Podcast for Catholic Parents

Today on the Just One Small Thing podcast, I'm talking about Advent.  I know! I know! TOO EARLY…but we sell out of Advent materials every year, so grab what you need now, tuck it away, and rest assured that you have what you need before we dive into December. And here's my hot take on Advent: We simply CAN'T do the Jesse Tree again this year. At least, we can't do the same Jesse Tree we've done at least six times already. And so…we worked hard to write a NEW Jesse Tree. It's called WE WAIT FOR THE LORD.  This new version of the Jesse Tree features the "b-list" of the Old Testament.  This new Advent Study is built entirely around 28 new men and women.  Some are quiet heroes, like Seth, Enoch, Caleb, Jonathan, and Nathan. Some are more complicated, like Saul and Esau. And several are the women, like Rebekah, Leah, Miram, and Anna, whose stories we usually gloss over. We are SUPER EXCITED to work through this new Jesse Tree in our home--and maybe it will be fun for your family too!  This week, ALL OF ADVENT is on sale! Yay! Stop by and grab what you need. Not only is everything discounted this week, but we have a few digital goodies that disappear at the end of the week.  Plus — we always sell out of our Advent Materials. Every year, some people are disappointed. Don't let that be you!  SHOP THE ADVENT SALE: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/advent  And while you are there, make sure to check out our ✨NEW✨ study, We Wait for the Lord. We wrote this especially for all of you who have done the Jesse Tree (many times!) and are looking for something similar but fresh and new. Check it out! CHECK OUT OUR NEW STUDY: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/advent 

I am (most definitely) an accidental business owner. Although Catholic Sprouts LLC has existed for over seven years and we have had the honor of serving over 41,000 customers (seriously, WHAT?!?), I never intended to be a business owner. I never had a grand plan to get here. Instead, I took one little step after another, and this is where the Lord has taken me. I'm still taking one step after another, and I'm excited to see where He is leading now! It's been a wild ride, and I'm pulling back the curtain a bit on today's new Just One Small Thing Podcast episode. Join me as I reminisce about where we started, the great team we have today…and some of my favorite products that I will soon be saying goodbye to 😢. This week we are clearing out a few titles to make room for Advent (which launches NEXT WEEK!) So you can enjoy ridiculously low prices on a few titles that will soon be discontinued. Seriously--up to 65% OFF!!! Get what you need before these titles sell out. SHOP THE LIQUIDATION SALE: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/liquidation-sale 

You know I love the Rosary--that's not a secret. And yet, so few people pray the Rosary consistently. But my friends, please consider praying the Rosary more often, daily if possible! It will change your life. Trust me, I've experienced this.  And so, to help encourage you just a bit more, in this episode I'm sharing TEN SUPER RAD ROSARY STORIES. They include: Dominic receives the Rosary The Battle of Lepanto The Second Siege of Vienna Our Lady of Pontmain Our Lady of Fatima St. Maximilian Kolbe The Jesuits in Hiroshima Rosary Protests in Brazil JPII's Rosary walks Mother Teresa in the streets of Calcutta. May these stories also inspire you to call upon Mary, with her great gift to us: the Rosary! And remember, the Rosary is for EVERYONE! So, take advantage of our big ROSARY SALE. After all, later this week, we are diving into October, the month of the Rosary. ROSARY SALE: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/rosary-collection  Our Lady of the Rosary, PRAY FOR US!

At the beginning of the summer, we sent the entire Catholic Sprouts community a survey, and over 500 people thoughtfully responded. What you shared was SO valuable, and we are still digesting all of that information.  What was perhaps most fascinating is how UNITED we are in our greatest fear and our greatest struggle. By and large, the greatest fear Catholic Parents face is the fear that their children will grow up and leave the Faith. And, by and large, the greatest struggle Catholic Parents deal with is teaching and living the Faith CONSISTENTLY in their homes. What struck me is just how 'hand-in-hand' these two things are. We fear that when the kids leave our home, they will leave the Church...so we set out to do ALL THE THINGS, only to stop and fail, and then this only fuels the original fear. Round and round we go! And trust me, I know exactly how this feels! So, in this episode, I'm breaking down WHY consistency matters, what we REALLY need to focus on doing consistently (because we can't do everything), and HOW to do what matters consistently in your home, even during busy or difficult seasons.  These tips have really helped us, and I pray that they help you as well! Links mentioned: Sale on our most popular study: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/virtue-study Come to Poland with us!: https://selectinternationaltours.com/product/family-pilgrimage-to-poland-with-catholic-sprouts-with-nancy-and-bill-bandzuch/ 

There are some strange and sometimes frightening parts of modern secular culture. I want to shelter my children from these things, but I also want to surround them with a vibrant, joyful culture that reminds them at every turn of the eternal. That's why I strive so hard to create a home drenched in CATHOLIC CULTURE. In this episode of the Just One Small Thing Podcast, I break down the 5 things you can do in your home to create a Catholic Culture that will reverberate in all that you do and deeply penetrate the hearts of your children. And if I can do these things, so can you! Links Mentioned: Our new ABC Materials (not just for little kids!): https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/collections/abc-materials 3 Secrets of Busy Catholic Moms Who Pray Every Day: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/pages/the-secret-to-daily-prayer-for-catholic-moms Come to Poland with us: https://selectinternationaltours.com/product/family-pilgrimage-to-poland-with-catholic-sprouts-with-nancy-and-bill-bandzuch/