The Catholic Family Podcast

In this episode: Wood Badge, Confirmation,  Catholic Charlotte Mason idea, Director of Planned Parenthood resigns, Mail Bag: Dee from,  AZ, Pamella from Glasgow. Final Song: Flame of Freedom by Grandbury Live.

One of the topics that I think I need to write about every once in a while is the brokenness of the Church. Those of us in new media — we don’t do this very much… we keep a pretty positive profile on our output and sharing. And yet — most of can see and [...]

In this episode, David flies solo, sans Allyson. Review of The Dragon’s Eye: The Dragonology Chronicles, Volume One by Dugald A. Steer (Author), Douglas Carrel (Illustrator), Catholic Vitamins, 40 Days for Life, Pat Gohn – Among Women,  Ask Sammy: Why Sammy Got Kicked Out of Heaven,  Final Song: The Only One by Ten Nine courtesy [...]

I’ve often wondered about the average age of those who listen to David and Allyson’s podcast. I would guess — although the Sweeneys would know better — I would guess that they have a wide range of audience — but most would be in their 30’s and 40’s. What do you think? I ask about this [...]

In this episode:  Who  is CFP? Laundry Soap Update,  Baby Update, Why did Satan get kicked out of Heaven? New parochial vicar – Fr. Phi, ghostly albs, What does the Catholic Church say about ghosts? Movie Review: Incredible Mr. Limpet, Mail Bag: Jim from Monkey in the Middle Podcast, Mary from MN, Dee from AZ Links [...]

In this episode:  Armor Games, Moshi Monsters, Review of Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, Review of The Sisters Grimm by Michael Buckley, Catholic Vitamins, Mattie Claire, Voicemail from Mary, Paul from New York Links in this episode: http://www.addictinggames.com/ngame.html http: //www.andkon.com/arcade/ http://www.moshimonsters.com/ email thekids [at] catholicfamilypodcast [dot] com or call 206-339-8993

In this episode:  We need a beer! Homeschool Share dotcom,  laundry soap, Parenting – Teach Your Children 12 Ways to Live a Life with No Regrets by Bob and Cheryl Moeller, Mailbag:  Mary from MN, Cheri from South Dakota,  Dr. Jim Beeghley,  Petra, Pat from IN, Lisa Hendey Links in this episode: http://homeshoolshare.com/ http://www.mommiesm agazine.com/cheryl-moeller/667/ http://etext.lib.virgin ia.edu/toc/modeng/public/PylWond.html http://www.simini stries.org Please send us your feedback [...]

In this episode: The floating raft explained, Feature Films for Families: Down and Derby, Kidless, Structure/No Structure,  Matthew’s Baptism, Church Chat: 1st Peter Chap 3v8, Homemade Laundry Detergent, Email: Tina, Greg,  Mary. Links in this episode: http://www.familytv.com/ http://myaudiojournal .blogspot.com/ http://raisingolives.com/ http://raising olives.com/2009/03/homemade-laundry-soap/ Call our comment line at 206-339-8993 or email us [at] catholicfamilypodcast [dot] com

In this episode: The kids return to the show with a special kids edition. We are NOT podfaders!, Austin reviews summer camp and  being Troop 159 chaplain, Austin and Luke review video – Down and Derby, Hannah reviews Lightning Thief,  Kathryn reviews Septamus Heap series, Kathryn and Hannah discuss theater camp,  Luke’s Jokes,  CNMC Please send [...]

In this episode:  The Catholic Family returns after a 5 week hiatus; Baby Update, Kathryn’s Program, All about Food. Links in this episode: SQPN Connect Sarah Bauer Call our comment line at 206-339-8993 or email  us [at] catholicfamilypodcast [dot] com Final Song:  Sarah Bauer: Radiance

Hi there Catholic Family Podcast listeners and readers! Back yard-reading and blessings of the summer of 2009. Just in time for summer, we finished installation of a covered deck over our concrete patio and we’re already using it. Last Sunday, we had dinner out there – with a ceiling fan slowly pushing a gentle breeze [...]

In this episode: David’s tomatoes,  baby update, Clothesline and clothespin bag, hammer down,  parenting tip of the week, Deacon Tom’s article on praying together, Mail Bag; Patrick in Michigan, Sean the Duct-Tape-Guy, Catholic New Media Celebration Link to Clothespin Bag Allyson likes Final Song: Hammer Down by Wiser Time Email us [at] catholicfamilypodcast.com or call our comment line [...]

Patrick in Michigan compiled this list of our recent top ten (thanks Pat!): Have them read the back of the Loreal Preference Box.  It has the best sentence structure. They must pray before meals.  Otherwise, starve them until they pray for mercy. Be consistent.  If you aren’t, you might mess up and not cover all [...]

In this episode: David and Allyson review the top 10 issues (tips?) they had during the past year. Allyson undergoes a miraculous transformation. David finds a trade. Call our comment line at 206-339-8993 or email us [at] catholicfamilypodcast.com Links: Children Learn What They Live No feedback of mail this week.

This year – 2009 is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC. He was a famous priest back in the 1940’s and 1950’s and beyond. If you don’t yet know of him (or have forgotten about him) – please stick with this column. It is interesting to me that Father Peyton wrote [...]