A podcast where we share a little about our lives of faith, in an effort to encourage families to live courageously Catholic lives, to love Jesus more and to learn to see the divine in the everyday events of our family life. So, come along with us to find encouragement, hope and maybe a little laughter along the way!!
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy takes to the streets of Birmingham...for charity Paul's son runs his last race, for now Betsy and Paul discuss unforgiveness and excommunication Paul reflects on restlessness Betsy plays Believe by Blessing Offer Links: Catholic Answers on Automatic Excommunication Believe by Blessing Offer Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email
11/20/23 • 22:49
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Birthdays in the Kosinski House Betsy has a good week and JJ is going into the mission Betsy and Paul discuss the pitfalls of contemporary Christian music Paul reflects on hope Betsy plays Counting My Blessings by Seph Schlueter Links: Counting My Blessings by Seph Schlueter Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email
11/13/23 • 36:39
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy gets a new #1 fan Paul has a couple of #1 fans who also brew beer with him Betsy and Paul discuss persecution Paul reflects on Jesus and His disciples Betsy plays "O God Beyond All Praising" by Sarah Kroger for us Links: What does it mean that blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake? from Got Questions Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted for Righteousness' Sake by Pope Francis O God Beyond All Praising by Sarah Kroger Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email
11/6/23 • 32:05
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy gets a visitor Paul's son runs...a lot Betsy and Paul discuss peacemakers Paul reflects on praying the Rosary Betsy plays Fall on Me by NEEDTOBREATHE Links: Blessed are the Peacemakers by Catholic Culture Fall on Me by NEEDTOBREATHE Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email
10/30/23 • 32:02
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy and Paul go on vacation, but not with each other Paul and Betsy discuss Blessed are the Clean of Heart Paul reflects on the parable of the tenants Betsy plays You Are by CAIN Links: You Are by CAIN Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email
10/16/23 • 30:33
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy and Paul get ready for vacation And they aren't humble, either Paul and Betsy discuss the Beatitude "Blessed are the Merciful" Paul reflects on marriage as a new creation Betsy plays 7000x by Judah and the Lion for us Links: 7000x by Judah and the Lion Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email
10/9/23 • 26:22
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy attends a funeral Paul has a panic attack, well, almost Betsy and Paul discuss hungering and thirsting for righteousness Paul reflects on stress Betsy play Dreams by Needtobreathe Links: Dreams by Needtobreathe Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email
10/2/23 • 29:05
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy is doing well and visits with a slow talking priest Paul gets a chance to watch some college athletes run Betsy and Paul discuss the 3rd Beatitude and what meekness really means Paul reflects on how meekness uses wisdom and prudence Betsy introduces us to the song Come to Me by Jamie Grace Links: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth from the Sisters of Mercy What is the true meaning of being meek? by Elias Aslaksen Come to Me by Jamie Grace Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email
9/18/23 • 36:53
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy gets her head messed with Paul marks the beginning of busy season Betsy and Paul discuss the Beatitude of Mourning Paul reflects on preparing for death Betsy pays tribute to the late Jimmy Buffet Links: Blessed are Those Who Mourn by Clifford Yeary Blessed are Those Who Mourn by Mark Shea Fruitcakes by Jimmy Buffet Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email
9/11/23 • 36:58
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy welcomes this year's college students Paul talks about Eucharistic Adoration at Mercy Parish Betsy and Paul discuss the First Beatitude - The Poor in Spirit Paul reflects on the similarities of the Greatest Commandment and being poor in spirit Betsy plays Jesus, Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood Links: Jesus, Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email
8/28/23 • 31:35
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy's neighbor busts her knee Paul goes tubing Betsy and Paul discuss what and why the Beatitudes are Paul reflects on the joy of evangelizing with help from Missio Dei and St. John Eudes Betsy brings us On My Way by MercyMe Links: The Beatitudes from Matthew and Luke side by side The differences between the Beatitude of Matthew and Luke from Catholic Answers Will the Beatitudes Make Me Miserable? from Catholic Answers On My Way by MercyMe Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email
8/21/23 • 31:05
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul goes birdwatching Betsy has Good News along with Cold Brews Betsy and Paul discuss the importance of Liturgical Music Paul reflects on Truth and Justice Betsy discusses our favorite hymns Links: Sacrosanctum Concilium Musicam Sacram Rules on Music used for Mass from Catholic Answers Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship Alleluia: Love is Alive by Steve Angrisano Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly known as Twitter) On the Web Email
8/14/23 • 41:17
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy celebrates the feast day of the Catholic Campus Ministry with TED Talks Paul celebrates the first day of school Paul and Betsy discuss what the Catholic Church teaches about the Dignity of the Human Person Paul asks the question "Who are you" in relation to who your neighbor is Betsy plays "Every Hour" by David Leonard and Josh Baldwin Links: Life and Dignity of the Human Person from the USCCB "Every Hour" by David Leonard and Josh Baldwin Click below to follow us at: Facebook X (formerly Twitter) On the Web Email
8/7/23 • 38:25
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy has emoji issues and divebombing humming birds Paul is an unpatriotic patriot in court Betsy and Paul discuss the heart of prayer Paul vents about the human dignity of everybody, yes including child abusers Betsy plays "You Speak" by Audrey Assad for us Links: God Minutes Podcast - In the Silence by Sr. Kara How Do I Know if I'm Praying Reverently by Busted Halo You Speak by Audrey Assad Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email
7/31/23 • 35:20
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy and Paul interview the FOCUS missionary for UAH, Jocelyn Ohm Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email
7/24/23 • 41:30
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy has a visit from a former student and future sister Paul discusses the perils of watching lacrosse and joys of beer making Betsy and Paul discuss Papal Encyclicals Paul shares a reflection from St. Thomas A Kempis Betsy plays "Maybe It's Okay" by We Are Messengers Links: Differences in Papal writings by Catholic Straight Answers Seven Papal Encyclicals that Changed the World by Stephen Beale Papal Encyclicals Online (plus more) Maybe It's Okay by We Are Messengers Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email
7/17/23 • 31:02
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy and Paul interview JJ Rodriguez Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email
7/10/23 • 42:14
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy and Paul report from North Alabama Catholic Work Camp Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email
6/26/23 • 37:04
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul shares some of his plants Betsy greats new college students at CCM Betsy and Paul discuss the ongoing Eucharistic Revival Paul reflects on equity as the new envy Betsy plays The Lord's Prayer by Matt Maher Links: Eucharistic Revival Resources Sign Up for daily Eucharistic prayers from Our Sunday Visitor The Lord's Prayer by Matt Maher Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email
6/19/23 • 30:58
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy donates to Goodwill Paul complains about being a bachelor Betsy and Paul discuss heresy and explain a few of them Paul reflects on God's will for us Betsy plays Every Bit of Lovely by Jamie Grace Links: The Great Heresies by Catholic Answers 15 Heresies and the Manly Saints Who Fought Them from The Catholic Gentleman The Heresies That Just Won’t Go Away from Catholic Answers Every Bit of Lovely by Jamie Grace Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email
6/12/23 • 36:56
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy goes to visit her in-laws Paul's daughter receives the Sacrament of Confirmation Betsy and Paul discuss what it means to be disposed to your prayer life Paul reflects on anxiety and prayer life Betsy plays Still by Steven Curtis Chapman Links: Praying with Scripture by Poco a Poco Still by Steven Curtis Chapman Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email
6/5/23 • 38:56
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy gets some photos of her adopted grandsons crucifying each other Paul enjoys Mother's Day with his family Betsy and Paul discuss the Eschatology of Heaven Paul Reflects on what it means to be perfect as a Christian Betsy plays Benediction by for King & Country for us Links: What is Heaven by Tim Staples Benediction by for King & Country Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email
5/29/23 • 32:24
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy goes to see for King & Country Paul shout-outs to some of our listeners (you know who you are) Betsy and Paul discuss HELL Paul reflects on how hard it is to love God Betsy plays Broken Halos by for King & Country Links: What Is Hell? by Tim Staples (on Catholic Answers) Why did Jesus descend into hell by John Switzer Broken Halos by for King & Country Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email
5/22/23 • 26:43
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Tony becomes the Godfatha (and Betsy is the Godmother) Paul sees band and family Betsy and Paul discuss the second of "The Four Last Things": Judgement Paul reflects on patience Betsy plays Love Me Like I Am by for King & Country Links: What happens when we die? What is the difference between the particular judgment and the final judgment? Why Are There Two Judgments? by Tim Staples Love Me Like I Am by for King & Country Happy Mother's Day Abiding Together Podcast: S12 E15: How to Root Your Kids in the Soil of Faith Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email
5/15/23 • 30:42
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy has several lunch dates Paul is blessed on a couple of blustery days Betsy and Paul discuss Death Paul reflects on the Catholic meaning of death Betsy introduces us to Come What May by We Are Messengers Links: An Overview of Catholic Funeral Rites by the USCCB How Catholic Funerals Secure the Graces We Need at Death by Nicholas Labanca Cremation and the Order of Christian Funerals from the USCCB Memento Mori: How Remembering Our Death Can Inspire Our Lives by Christina Antus Come What May by We Are Messengers Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email
5/8/23 • 34:08
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul sets out to gardening Betsy sets out food Betsy and Paul discuss our impending doom Paul reflects on honoring Mary in the month of May Betsy shows us "First things First" by Consumed by Fire Links: A Very Deep Article on Eschatology from Catholic Answers Introduction on Eschatology from Simply Catholic First things First by Consumed by Fire Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email
5/1/23 • 26:37
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy enjoys some Lauren Daigle Paul goes on retreat and talks about sex, but not at the same time Betsy and Paul discuss Annulments, but their friendship almost ends in divorce (not really, they forgave each other) Paul reflects on spreading the Kingdom of God Betsy shows us "For the Love of God" by Andrew Ripp Links: USCCB Article on Annulments 12 Myths About Marriage Annulments in the Catholic Church from the Diocese of Harrisburg Mercy Parish S.W.A.P Ministry with Paul's talk on Theology of the Body For the Love of God by Andrew Ripp Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email
4/24/23 • 32:42
HAPPY EASTER!!! In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy Tells two awesome Dad Jokes Paul puts out a couple of shameless plugs Paul and Betsy discuss the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Paul reflects on nearing the end of life as a Catholic Betsy plays Fear is Not My Future by Maverick City Music Links: Anointing of the Sick from Catholic Answers Fear is Not My Future by Maverick City Music Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email
4/17/23 • 30:17
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Betsy walks a Via Dolorosa at UAH Paul visits old friends Betsy and Paul discuss the sacrament of matrimony Paul reflects on what it means to be a Christian husband Betsy shares "Cornerstone" by TobyMac with us Links: Cornerstone by TobyMac Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email
4/10/23 • 36:49
In today's episode of Catholic Family Matters: Paul's youngest son turns 9 Betsy visit the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament and talks to college students about masturbation Betsy and Paul discuss the Sacrament of Holy Orders Paul reflects on the recent tragedies with the help of someone on Facebook Betsy introduces us to Running Home by Cochren & Co. Links: Reflection by Elizabeth Clark Evans Running Home by Cochren & Co. Click below to follow us at: Facebook Twitter On the Web Email
4/3/23 • 38:03