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As we continue this month of grief and finding hope, we spoke with Amanda, the founder and director of Alienated Grandparents Anonymous. We discuss the significant impact that grandparents have on their grandchildren and how removing them from that relationship can be detrimental to both the grandparent and grandchild. Amanda shares steps grandparents can take to recover the lost relationship with their children in hopes of forgiveness and healing. Want to learn more about this organization? Receive the newsletter and information about support sessions by emailing [email protected] Read Amanda’s book, I Thought I Was the Only One: Grandparent Alienation: A Global Epidemic
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On this episode of the podcast, we brought on Tracy Winsor, co-founder and Parent Director of the organization Be Not Afraid, to discuss hope in the midst of a prenatal diagnosis. Through experience of her own, Tracy found that there was no help or guidance for parents who receive a prenatal diagnosis that respected the dignity of the child in the womb. She co-founded the organization Be Not Afraid to do just that, remaining in line with Church teaching and the research. Be Not Afraid has transformed into an organization that trains other entities through their BNA model to walk with parents and provide support and encouragement throughout pregnancy. You can learn more about Be Not Afraid by visiting their website. Instagram: @benotafraidofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeNotAfraid.Net
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In this special broadcast, we sat down with engagement director at Them Before Us, Patience Sunne. She shares with us the importance of being informed so as to protect the rights of children throughout the United States.Them Before Us is an organization that educates on the rights of children, especially towards having a mother and father. They encourage understanding policies and laws that could affect a child’s rights and provide many resources for people interested in protecting children.Sign the Vote Pro-Child Pledge here and make the commitment to vote in the 2024 elections for the rights of children. You can visit their website at https://thembeforeus.com/ or follow them on Instagram @them_before_us
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On the podcast today, we are joined by Dr. Jonathan Culp, Department Chair and professor of politics at the University of Dallas, to discuss the American political system and how to evaluate a political candidate when it comes to voting. Dr. Culp shares tools for discerning the truth and strengthening your own personal development when it comes to understanding politics. To learn more about American History and our political system, visit teachingamericanhistory.org and/or read The Federalist Papers And for teens and middle schoolers, check out The Young Citizen’s Reader
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Did you know that the Church has a social doctrine that establishes principles for civic participation? On this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Louis Jones, licensed social worker and behavioral health therapist, to understand how the Church helps inform us in our voting and the responsibility to make our communities reflections of Christ.Louis walks us through the Church’s social teaching and values as well as our responsibilities as lay members of the Church to participate in community elections and growth.You can see all of Louis’ works and conversations by following this link.
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Have you considered praying to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love, for the needs of your family or children? That’s just what Laurel Johnson did when she discovered that her granddaughter needed medical intervention and miraculous healing. In this very special episode, Laurel shares why and how she turned to Mary during the most difficult times of her life and the fruits of trusting in Mary’s intercession. This interview is an inspiration to grow in a deeper relationship with Mary! View the prayer card to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love, and join the prayer circle by visiting the website.
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Author of the new book, Awake Not Woke, Noelle Mering joins us for this episode. She shared insights from her research on the woke movement, how to navigate this trend within the family, and more.
Her book can be found at Tan Books. Noelle is also the co-author and contributor of Theology of Home.
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In this special podcast episode, we had the opportunity to interview Sam Goodwin, entrepreneur and author of the book Saving Sam about his experiences of being held captive in Syria. Sam shares the story of how he was wrongfully imprisoned in Syria as well as the little things his parents did throughout his childhood that strengthened his faith and resiliency during this time of crisis. Sam speaks on a number of topics including embracing uncertainty. You can learn more about his story by reading his book Saving Sam and visiting his website.
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On the podcast today, we had the privilege of speaking with Courtney Brown from the Ruah Woods Institute on how to teach children and teens the Theology of the Body. We discuss the Institute’s K-12 curriculum, the importance of forming identity through TOB, and how it helps children navigate today’s culture. Learn practical ways to bring these teachings into your home and guide your child’s understanding of relationships, dignity, and self-worth. You can find the curriculum on Ruah Woods Institute’s website as well as view other resources and sign up for their newsletter!
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On this episode of the podcast we’re diving into classical education and how it aims to educate the whole person. William Perales, the Director of the University of Dallas’ Saint Ambrose Center, shares his passion and knowledge of classical education. Through the Five Essential Marks, storytelling, and the development of the imagination, classical education helps foster the foundations of who we are as human beings and prepares young minds for a lifelong love of learning. The Saint Ambrose Center aims to help bring classical education to schools throughout the United States by providing professional development and consultation.
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On today’s podcast, we’re discussing how to begin the conversation about sex with your teens and children with licensed psychologist, Dr. Julia Sadusky.Julia has specialities in working with families, individuals, and couples around sexuality and gender. She provides thoughtful insights on how to help prepare parents in supporting their children as conversations about sexuality arise. You can purchase Julia’s book, Talking with Your Teen About Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics, here and visit her website here. Instagram: @drsadusky Facebook: facebook.com/drsadusky
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Continuing the conversation about human dignity and sexuality, we brought Christina Valenzuela on the show to share with us practical advice on how to approach the conversation with our daughters about their changing bodies.Christina has been a Natural Family Planning instructor for over a decade and found the desire to share St. John Paul II’s beauty of the “language of the body” with parents and children. Christina has several courses on her website for women at all different stages of development to help them better understand their bodies and to help parents explain the changes to their daughters. You can purchase her book, The Language of Your Body: Embracing God’s Design for Your Cycle, here. Instagram: @pearlandthistle Facebook: facebook.com/pearlandthistle
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On today’s episode of the Fairest Love podcast, we’re speaking with Brendan McCauley, co-founder of the Humanum Project, an organization dedicated to navigating topics around human identity and sexuality. Brendan shares his knowledge of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body while giving practical tips for parents to consider when discussing human dignity with their children. You can learn more about the Humanum Project by visiting their website or following them on social media. Instagram: @humanumproject Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humanumproject
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Enjoy this rebroadcast from season 2 with registered oncology nurse and certified health and nutrition coach Cris Bofill shares some helpful tips with us about healthy eating. She provides insights into shopping, nutrition labels, and even how to get picky eaters to eat their veggies!
Cris can be found online here.
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We’re sitting down with Mary Rice Hasson to discuss the importance of choosing a school that values and encourages the truth of your child’s identity and safeguards your family’s values. Mary organized the Catholic Women’s Forum, and as she continued to research the issues related to femininity and identity, she found the incorporation of ideologies in schools that were detrimental to the human person. Mary co-founded and directs the Person and Identity Project, an initiative that educates and equips parents and faith-based institutions to promote the truth about the human person. Twitter: @maryricehasson and @personandid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PersonandIdentity
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On this episode of the Fairest Love Podcast, we’re diving into advice from the experts we previously interviewed on the show. As we explore the beauty of family life this month, we wanted to share the thoughts and words of several guests who have provided their experience to help us learn how to raise children well.
You can find the link to the full episode below.
0:20 - Jordan Langdon (Saying No When Other Parents are Saying Yes)
5:33 - Pilar Caranti (Forming the Will of Your Children)
12:46 - Karen Bohlin (Literature and its Role in a Child’s Life)
18:25 - Amanda & Jonathan Teixeira (Working Through Finances in Marriage)
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Adolescent therapist, Monica Hinderer, joins us again this week to talk about the best ways to navigate the start of a new school year. This is an opportunity for a fresh start, not just for the school-aged children but for the whole family. She shares three words to keep in mind: Patience, Schedule, and Balance.
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In this episode of the Fairest Love Podcast, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Susan Hanssen, history professor at the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas. Dr. Hanssen shares with us an extensive yet approachable view of the history of the American family and our foundations rooted in freedom.Dr. Hanssen has written numerous scholarly articles on history within Western Civilization and the world. A notable article from our conversation today can be found on The Public Discourse titled “Complementarity: Lessons from Little House in the Big Woods.” For parents wanting to have a deeper appreciation for the American family, Dr. Hanssen recommends reading The Little House on the Prairie series as well as A Midwife’s Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard.
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Prior to heading to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, we wanted to share a brief episode with some responses from previous guests answering the question, “How has Mary been a mother to you?”We hope that their words can inspire you to grow in a deeper relationship with Mary.View the prayer to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love HERE and join in the Prayer Circle on our website.
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DISCLAIMER - This episode contains discussion of sensitive content. Please be advised. As we continue to discuss freedom, Steve Pokorny, founder of Freedom Coaching, joins us on the show to talk about finding freedom from pornography and maintaining it.Steve’s insights are powerful and help us to understand the difference between addiction and compulsion. His coaching-based program highlights the importance of strengthening the understanding of human sexuality in order to work against a compulsion to pornography. You can learn more about Steve’s program by visiting his website or by reading his book, Redeemed Vision.
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