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Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 65: Watch

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - November 24, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes
Lori is excited to be more organized at the sink and in her closet. Michael is not excited to have been beaten by Lori in fantasy football. Michael and Lori begin the series on Advent. 

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Gobble, Gobble

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - November 18, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes
The Lavignes are dealing with an unexpected home improvement project again, but they have a lot to be thankful for this year. And Michael cannot make a turkey sound. Happy Thanksgiving from Raising 8!

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 63: Jury Duty

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - November 04, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes
Lori performed her civic duty...that is jury duty...for one day. Michael is excited about reading the 2022 Farmers Almanac. Michael and Lori talk about the great feasts of All Saints and All Souls.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 62: Stairway to Heaven

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - October 28, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes
Lori and Michael talk about the importance of praying the Rosary though it might not always be easy. They share some strategies for doing so as individuals and with our children.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 61: Intentional Time

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - October 21, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes
A lot of losing going on, including Michael losing sleep due to one of the cats. Lori and Michael talk about being intentional spending time with each child in the family.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 60: Just Say No

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - October 14, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes
Michael and Lori had to say "no" to recording an episode last week due to life's demands. In this episode they talk about the importance of saying no to our children, to others, and to tasks in order to keep proper order in our lives.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 59: Come to Jesus

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - September 30, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes
Michael and Lori can't figure out how to record earlier in the week. They discuss the simple way to draw closer to Jesus and to help children do the same: by spending time with the Eucharistic Lord.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 58: Environmental Awards

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - September 23, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes
Lori and Michael have to move on to a new plumber in order to get the bathroom done. And they talk about an essay on large families by Theresa Olohan, from USA Today.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 57: Sibling Rivalries

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - September 16, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes
A crazy weekend led to Michael and Lori recording later in the week than usual, but they pulled off an episode. They talk about sibling rivalries and how they have dealt with them in the Lavigne home.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Back to School

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - September 09, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes
Michael and Lori are using the beginning of the school year to create better eating and exercise habits. Also, they started a new weekly segment: Raising 8 Weekly Football Picks! Lastly, they spend some time talking about using this time of the year to bring new order into our homes, es...

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 55: We're Back

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - September 02, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes
After three weeks off due to vacation and their battle with COVID, Lori and Michael are back. They had a lot to talk about including still learning lessons as a couple all these years into marriage.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 54: Witness to Love

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - August 05, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes
Michael and Lori have a great conversation about marriage with Ryan and Mary-Rose Verret. They are the founders of the Witness to Love apostolate. 

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 53: Mailing It In

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - July 29, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes
Michael and Lori are slowly moving into vacation mode, which led to them not having a topic for this week's episode. They touch upon a variety of topics including the Olympics, the new pool, pushing kids to work, and Michael stealing objects from Lori's office.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 52: Love Story

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - July 22, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour
Lori told a participant at a conference she spoke at that we would talk about how we met on our next episode. So that's exactly what Michael and Lori discuss in this episode.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 51: Mucus

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - July 15, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes
The youngest Lavigne children caught a cold at a birthday party, which leads this week's banter. Michael and Lori talk about a "top ten" list for beginning homeschooling as a family.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 50: Money, Money, Money

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - July 08, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes
Michael has nothing for banter and no topic. Lori has to carry the episode as they begin season 2. They talk about teaching finance basics to children.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 49: What Children Need

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - July 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour
Lori and Michael celebrate the first anniversary of Raising 8 via Facebook Live. They discuss an article about what children don't and do need. 

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 48: One Year

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - June 24, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes
Michael and Lori begin to celebrate the one year anniversary of Raising 8. Some of the Lavigne children make a cameo appearance (translation: barge into the studio while the episode is being recorded).

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 47: Summertime

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - June 17, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes
Michael is back from his fishing trip and Lori survived the weekend without him. They talk a little about summer time and look forward to celebrating the 1 year anniversary of the podcast.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 46: Wrap-Up

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - June 10, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour
Michael is going fishing and Lori will be cleaning a closet. They wrap-up their series on the Church's teachings on human sexuality and how parents can pass them on to their children.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 45: Virtue

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - June 03, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes
It is the Lori show for banter because Michael was "tired." Michael and Lori talk about growing in virtue. They focus on the chastity and modesty in light of their ongoing discussion about the Church's beautiful teachings about human sexuality.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 44: Matter & Form

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - May 27, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes
Michael and Lori are, finally, back in their basement studio. After banter (9:13), they continue their series on teaching children about the Church's vision for humans and human sexuality. This week they talk about teaching children about natural law.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 43: Dignity

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - May 20, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes
Michael and Lori are still recording from their bedroom office space...the basement project hit a snag or two. In this week's episode they continue to build a foundation upon which to discuss the Church's beautiful teachings on the human being with children. They focus on the mother of ...

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 42: Be Happy

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - May 13, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes
After a week off due to Lori battling a cold (she has made a full recovery) Raising 8 is back. For any of the 6 listeners who would prefer to skip the banter simply fast forward to the 9-minute mark. Michael and Lori are beginning a series on how parents can teach the Church's beautiful...

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 41: Good Shepherds

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - April 29, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes
Michael can still play ball and Lori had to take all the kids to Mass alone. Inspired by the homilies they heard for Good Shepherd Sunday, Michael and Lori talk about parents being "good shepherds."

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 40: Parents Matter (Part 2)

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - April 22, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes
Michael is hungry and squirrels are not safe when Lori is driving. Lori and Michael continue to talk about parents and their role in passing on a life of faith to their children.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 39: Parents Matter (Part 1)

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - April 15, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes
Lori had a late dinner....while recording and there is a lot going on in the Lavigne home. Michael and Lori begin to review the book "Handing Down the Faith" by Christian Smith and Amy Adamcyzk.

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 38: Merciful Homes

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - April 08, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes
Michael and Lori are back after taking Holy Week off. They discuss the importance of mercy in our homes and announce Lori's upcoming release of "The Divine Mercy Chaplet in Song." 

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 37: Open Books

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - March 25, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes
Raising 8 went Facebook Live with a question-and-answer format. 

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints artwork

Episode 36: Holy Week

Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints - March 18, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes
Dr. Seuss, masks, walking into signs, St. Patrick, St. Joseph, and beards oh my. A lot going on in banter for this episode. Lori and Michael talk about preparing for and celebrating Holy Week as a family.

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