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Made for Love Ep 50: Praying as a Family

November 19, 2019 18:26 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

No one really teaches families how to pray together. They know they should, but they don’t necessarily know how. Today we’ll hear from some past guests about how they go about praying with their spouse and children. Features Bishop Milan Lach, SJ, Lindsay Schlegal, Dan Meola, David and Kate Dawson, Andy and Sara Sefranek, and Steve and Jacinta Splonkowski.

Free to Believe, with Luke Goodrich

November 18, 2019 18:05 - 46 minutes - 39.3 MB

Luke Goodrich, vice president and senior counsel at Becket, discusses his new book, Free to Believe: The Battle Over Religious Liberty in America, which helps Christians respond practically to today's challenges to religious freedom.

Episode 31 - Free to Believe, with Luke Goodrich

November 18, 2019 18:05 - 46 minutes - 39.3 MB

Luke Goodrich, vice president and senior counsel at Becket, discusses his new book, Free to Believe: The Battle Over Religious Liberty in America, which helps Christians respond practically to today's challenges to religious freedom.

Made for Love Ep 49: Losing Everything

November 05, 2019 18:09 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

God does not promise us that we will be successful in our worldly endeavors. In fact, many of the saints look like total failures from the outside. Today’s episode focuses on one story, similar to episode two. This is Frank Fullin, who went through brain surgery while losing his company, savings, and house all at the same time. He and his wife, Jennifer, describe it as “the most spiritually rewarding time of my life.”

Made for Love Minisode: #CapforStrat

November 01, 2019 12:12 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MB

What do you do when your Marvel-comic-loving father has 5 weeks to live? Make sure he can see Captain America, of course! Here's Sophie Caldecott sharing how she did just that, getting the attention of Marvel on social media. This is just a five-minute special for All Saints day!

Made for Love Ep 48: When a Loved One is in Prison, Part Two

October 16, 2019 13:05 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

When someone comes out of prison, what does the Church do to help them pick up their lives again? Today we’ll talk with Bishop Wack from the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee and Fr. Dustin Feddon, of Joseph House, Angela Burrin, who ministers at a Maryland women’s prison, and Lindsay Myers.

Words Matter, with Michael Moses

October 15, 2019 20:23 - 31 minutes - 25 MB

USCCB Associate General Counsel, Mike Moses, talks with Mary and Aaron about Supreme Court cases that present the question of whether the term "sex" in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 includes "sexual orientation" and "gender identity."

Episode 30- Words Matter, with Michael Moses

October 15, 2019 20:23 - 31 minutes - 25 MB

USCCB Associate General Counsel, Mike Moses, talks with Mary and Aaron about Supreme Court cases that present the question of whether the term "sex" in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 includes "sexual orientation" and "gender identity."

Made for Love Ep 47: When a Loved One is in Prison, Part One

October 01, 2019 14:03 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Catholic families suffer separation when one of their members is in prison. What is Catholic prison ministry all about? Today we’ll talk with Bishop Wack from the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Bishop Cary of the Diocese of Baker, Fr. Dustin Feddon, of Joseph House, Fr. Michael Carson, who ministered in San Quentin, and Angela Burrin, who ministers at a Maryland women’s prison.

Episode 29 - How Policies of 'Inclusion' Exclude Religious Groups from College Campuses

September 23, 2019 20:18 - 26 minutes - 27.6 MB

Lauren McCormack joins host Aaron Weldon to talk with Kim Colby of the Christian Legal Society about 'all-comers' policies, which have the effect of excluding religious organizations from college campuses.

How Policies of 'Inclusion' Exclude Religious Groups from College Campuses

September 23, 2019 20:18 - 26 minutes - 27.6 MB

Lauren McCormack joins host Aaron Weldon to talk with Kim Colby of the Christian Legal Society about 'all-comers' policies, which have the effect of excluding religious organizations from college campuses.

Made for Love Ep 46: Parents, the Primary Educators

September 13, 2019 14:17 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

What does the Church mean when it insists that parents are the first educators of their children? Today we’ll talk about some of the different ways that Catholic families engage in education, from homeschooling to co-ops to Catholic schools to public schools. This episode features Mary Pat Donoghue, Executive Director for the Secretariat of Education at the USCCB, Tom Burnford, President and CEO of the National Catholic Educational Association, Jay Boren of St. Benedict in MA, Sara and Andy S...

Made for Love Ep 45: Hospitality

September 03, 2019 12:12 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Catholic families are called to be missionary disciples, reaching out to others with the love of Jesus. How can spouses cultivate hospitality? This episode features Sr. Mariae Agnus Dei of the Sisters of Life, Soren and Ever Johnson of Trinity House, and Anna Hitchings (an Australian!).

Made for Love Ep 44: What to Expect When You're Expecting Multiples

August 23, 2019 12:12 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Surprise! You aren’t expecting one child; you’re expecting two… three… four…! How do Catholic families adjust to taking care of multiples? This episode features Paul Gondreau of Providence College, Stefan and Valeri Syski and Matt and Jill Kerr (triplets!).

Episode 28 - Global Threats to Religious Freedom, with Virginia Farris

August 22, 2019 15:11 - 41 minutes - 41.4 MB

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Global Threats to Religious Freedom, with Virginia Farris

August 22, 2019 15:11 - 41 minutes - 41.4 MB

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Made for Love Ep 43: The Catholic Family on Vacation

August 01, 2019 12:42 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Catholic families are found all around the world getting some rest from the “workaday” world. Listen to a few stories from families on vacation. This episode features the Hadley family, Shemaiah Gonzalez, and David Spesia, Executive Director of Evangelization and Catechesis at the USCCB.

Made for Love Ep 42: The Power of Music

July 12, 2019 12:31 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Do you have a favorite hymn? Do your kids settle down at Mass when they hear the music? On this episode, Bishop Berg of Pueblo, CO and Archbishop Sample of Portland, OR talk about the power of music to raise the soul to contemplate God.

Made for Love Ep 41: The Four Temperaments

July 01, 2019 12:11 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Do you know the four temperaments? Which one are you? Today we focus on the temperaments and marriage. Some temperament matches are going to be “easier” than others, but no matter what temperaments you and your spouse have, you can still help each other get to heaven! This episode features Art and Laraine Bennett, the authors of The Temperament God Gave You (and others), Nick and Lucy van Schaijik, and Brady and Sarah Wilson.

Inclusion, sports, and civil society, with Jennifer Bryson

June 18, 2019 17:32 - 31 minutes - 31.3 MB

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Episode 27 - Inclusion, sports, and civil society, with Jennifer Bryson

June 18, 2019 17:32 - 31 minutes - 31.3 MB

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Made for Love Ep 40: Miscarriage

June 10, 2019 17:25 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Every child is a gift, and the loss of even the smallest life is mourned by Catholic parents. Today we’re talking about one of the heaviest crosses that is borne in Catholic family life: miscarriage and infant loss. This episode includes Leah Libresco, Laura Fanucci, author, with her husband Franco, of Grieving Together: A Couple’s Journey through Miscarriage, and Msgr. Donald Sakano from the Archdiocese of New York.

Dignitatis humanae and Church teaching on religious liberty, with Barrett Turner

June 06, 2019 18:36 - 50 minutes - 53.7 MB

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Episode 26 - Dignitatis humanae and Church teaching on religious liberty, with Barrett Turner

June 06, 2019 18:36 - 50 minutes - 53.7 MB

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Made for Love Ep 39: Digital Technology and Family Life

May 31, 2019 12:12 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Pope Francis has spoken on numerous occasions, such as the World Meeting of Families in Dublin in 2018, about the impact of technology on family life, and the importance of a family’s “unplugging” in order to be together. Today we’ll talk about how families balance technology, especially social media, and their time together. This episode features Bishop Konderla of the Diocese of Tulsa, Dr. Timothy O’Malley of the U. of Notre Dame, Mary Warren of CUA, and Tommy Tighe.

Made for Love Ep 38: Adult Children of Divorce, Part Two

May 10, 2019 12:40 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

When your parents get divorced, it’s not a one-time event. It remains with you for life. Today we continue the conversation with three adult children of divorced parents about the road to healing and how they seek to build up their own families. This episode features Dan Meola, Beth Sri, and LeeAnne Abel.

Equality Act Update, With Robert Vega

May 08, 2019 19:13 - 34 minutes - 34.8 MB

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Episode 25 - Equality Act Update, With Robert Vega

May 08, 2019 19:13 - 34 minutes - 34.8 MB

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Made for Love Ep 37: Adult Children of Divorce: Part One

May 01, 2019 12:16 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

The divorce of your mother and father affects you as a child, but not only as a child... Today we introduce you two three adult children of divorce who share their stories and experiences. This episode features Dan Meola, Beth Sri, and LeeAnne Abel. Some of their stories appear in the book Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak by Leila Miller.

The Church And Political Polarization, With Todd Scribner

April 09, 2019 13:13 - 39 minutes - 41.6 MB

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Episode 24 - The Church And Political Polarization, With Todd Scribner

April 09, 2019 13:13 - 39 minutes - 41.6 MB

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Made for Love Ep 36: A Friend is Another Self

April 05, 2019 12:24 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

There are quotes galore on the joys of friends, and what they bring to our lives. They are “the family we choose for ourselves,” for example. How can a Catholic better learn and live the virtues required to be a good friend? How can married couples cultivate friendships, both as individuals and as a couple? This episode features Bishop Caggiano of Bridgeport, Fr. Paul Scalia, James and Danielle Dill, Dr. John Cuddeback, and Mary Warren.

Made for Love Ep 35: When It's All Too Much: Suicide and the Family

March 28, 2019 14:58 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Catholic families are not immune from tragedy. Today Made for Love addresses the heartbreaking reality of suicide. The episode features Chris Miller, Tommy Tighe, and Sister Colleen Ann Nagle, FSE. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is: 1-800-273-8255

Made for Love Ep 34: Addiction and the Family

March 08, 2019 13:18 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

How do Catholic families navigate the waters of addiction to drugs or alcohol? How can the Church better support recovery efforts? On this episode, hear from two men in recovery, Dan Buckley and Brian Peck, who were interviewed by Zoey Maraist at the Arlington Catholic Herald, and Bishop Burbidge in the Diocese of Arlington who has many ideas for the Church’s ministry to families dealing with addiction. We also talk with Nina Marie Corona, who experienced the heartache of watching her daughte...

Made for Love Ep 33: Memento Mori, Dying Well

February 28, 2019 15:13 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Every one of us faces death; it is a door we think that we walk through alone. But Catholics know that there is Someone who is with us even in death: Jesus Christ. Today we’re talking about dying well. This episode features Sister Theresa Aletheia, of the Daughters of St. Paul and Fr. Paul Dressler, O.F.M. Cap.

Hopes for Congress in 2019, with Lauren McCormack

February 27, 2019 15:47 - 26 minutes - 25.3 MB

Hopes for Congress in 2019, with Lauren McCormack

Episode 23 - Hopes For Congress In 2019, With Lauren McCormack

February 27, 2019 15:47 - 26 minutes - 25.3 MB

Episode 23 - Hopes for Congress in 2019, with Lauren McCormack

Hopes For Congress In 2019, With Lauren McCormack

February 27, 2019 15:47 - 26 minutes - 25.3 MB

Episode 23 - Hopes for Congress in 2019, with Lauren McCormack

Episode 22- Religious Freedom In The Muslim World, With Dan Philpott

February 12, 2019 18:45 - 25 minutes - 25.8 MB

Episode 22- Religious Freedom in the Muslim World, with Dan Philpott

Made for Love Ep 32: The Love Languages

February 08, 2019 13:11 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

Described in a popular book by Gary Chapman, the five love languages are five ways that we give and receive love; and some of them speak to us better than others. Today we’re talking about the love languages in marriage with Francis and Julia Dezelski, Bryan and Liz Smalley, Craig and Stephanie Rapp.

Made for Love Ep 31: The Joy of Pets

February 01, 2019 16:15 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Pets can make a huge positive difference in the life of a family. They can bring out different sides of family members, provide an opportunity to learn responsibility, and provide surprises and entertainment. On this episode, we’ll hear from Bishop Vann (Orange), who is a dog-lover, Sarah Coffey, who grew up with horses and other pets, Fr. Brian Mahoney, who writes about his cats in his parish bulletin, and a few kids with pets!

The Equality Act And Do No Harm Act, With Robert Vega

January 25, 2019 18:36 - 46 minutes - 45.9 MB

Examining the Equality Act and Do No Harm Act, with Robert Vega

Episode 21 - The Equality Act And Do No Harm Act, With Robert Vega

January 25, 2019 18:36 - 46 minutes - 45.9 MB

Examining the Equality Act and Do No Harm Act, with Robert Vega

Made for Love Ep 30: The Dating Podcast: Stories

January 09, 2019 13:30 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

This episode is full of stories from Catholics dating. Some are dating fails, some are successes.

Made for Love Ep 29: The Dating Podcast: Healthy Habits

January 03, 2019 13:33 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

How can Catholics approach dating in a healthy way? Who should do the initiating? How do you break up with someone nicely? This episode includes Dr. Kerry Cronin, the professor from Boston College who is featured in the film, The Dating Project, Dr. Paul Gondreau from Providence College, and USCCB staff members.

Made for Love Ep 28: The Dating Podcast: Young Adults

December 28, 2018 14:35 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

There’s a lot of secular evidence that there isn’t a great dating culture in America right now. What about dating as a Catholic? Today we’re talking with Dr. Kerry Cronin, the professor from Boston College who is featured in the film, The Dating Project, Dr. Paul Gondreau from Providence College, and LMFLY interns Kelly Walsh and Elizabeth Plaza.

Open Wide Our Hearts- The Pastoral Letter Against Racism, With Danielle Brown

December 21, 2018 18:28 - 38 minutes - 37.1 MB

Danielle Brown talks about the U.S. Bishops' new pastoral letter against racism.

Episode 20 - Open Wide Our Hearts- The Pastoral Letter Against Racism, With Danielle Brown

December 21, 2018 18:28 - 38 minutes - 37.1 MB

Danielle Brown talks about the U.S. Bishops' new pastoral letter against racism.

Made for Love Ep 27: The Holidays: Family Festivities

December 13, 2018 13:27 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

The first time Alice went to Christmas with Jeff’s family, things were a little different. How do you navigate the holiday season and juggle all the family traditions with grace? Hear a few stories that will get you ready for Christmas. Also features Bishop Ricken (Green Bay) and Aaron and Lindsay Weldon.

Made for Love Ep 26: Big Catholic Families

November 30, 2018 13:02 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

God’s gifts are often abundant! Today we talk with three Catholic families who have big families (by today’s standards): Jerry and Kate Hadley, parents of 10 children, along with their 3rd (Cecilia) and 8th (Tim) children; Andrew and Vivian Nelson, who are expecting their 8th child, and Sam Fatzinger, mother of 13+1 foster child.

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