Tim and Sara both have college degrees. And now that we're both stay-at-home parents, some people may say we "wasted" our degrees, or are throwing away our education. We disagree. So today, we're going to share with you the reasons (practical, and theoretical) why we aren't wasting our degrees. We hope this episode is an encouragement to other stay-at-home parents who receive this criticism about their education history, and their choice to pursue stay at home parenting over pursuing a career. L...
Jul 08, 2020•33 min•Ep. 31
Today on Home But Not Alone, we’ve got a fun show for you called: Catholic Stuff Around Our House. Tim and I are going to take you on a little tour of our “Domestic Churches” - the homes that we live in! We’re going to go on a little scavenger hunt to discover what Catholic things are just hanging out around our houses, to give you a little glimpse of how we live out the faith in our family life. Learn More: Visit our Podcast website HBNApodcast.com to learn more and subscribe. Find more from Ti...
Jun 17, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 30
The Covid-Quarantined life has given us SO MUCH time to sit around and think deep thoughts. And as we have heard the repeated lament of how difficult it is to be “cut off from the Sacraments” - that got us thinking! As married persons, being stuck at home all the time with our spouse and family, we may not have had the Eucharist or Reconciliation, but there was one Sacrament we could receive every day: the Sacrament of marriage. So today we’re going to dive into what it means to live and receive...
Jun 10, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Today on Home But Not Alone, we’re going to chat about the topic of beauty - and specifically, how to discuss it with our daughters. It can be hard to hit the balance between affirming our daughters in their beauty, and feeding their pride. Today we’re going to talk about that challenge and try to help you find some answers. Sponsor : This episode is sponsored by Kindred Forest Co . Kindred Forest Co. is an artisan wooden Saint medal company. They are striving to create a new narrative about Sai...
Jun 03, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Have you ever genuflected in a movie theater? Dipped your hand in an ash tray to make the Sign of the Cross? Some quirks are rooted in Catholic habits only we can understand. Today we’re going to talk about the best funny, awkward Catholic moments in our lives. Sponsor : This episode is sponsored by Rooted Designs . Rooted Designs sent us some cute and comfy Catholic T shirts and a few amazing Catholic stickers . She also makes household items , like tea towels and throw pillows, to help you bri...
May 27, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Today we’re going to chat about NFP from a Man’s Perspective. Tim's going to share his thoughts on the challenges and responsibilities NFP presents in a man's life. He'll also give us some insight into why men should be involved in charting their wife's fertility, and some of his best tips about getting involved in practical and spiritual ways. Sponsor : This episode is sponsored by Rooted Designs . Rooted Designs sent us some cute and comfy Catholic T shirts and a few amazing Catholic stickers ...
May 20, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Today we’re going to chat about the things we want to teach our kids - that we didn’t learn until we were adults! Today is Part 2 of this conversation. Last week we talked about the “Faith” edition… and Today we’re doing the non-faith edition. Just skills and knowledge we want our kiddos to know before they grow up. Sponsor : Telos Art is a shop you’re going to want to check out. They sent us their amazing Mysteries of the Rosary and St. Benedict Medal window clings, which we absolutely love. In...
May 13, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Today on Home But Not Alone, we’re going to chat about the things we want to teach our kids - that we didn’t learn until we were adults! We’re going to double dip this topic. Today we’ve got “Faith edition,” where we explore all the Catholic stuff that’s that you don’t need to wait until you’re an adult to know. And next week we’ll be back with “non-Faith edition,” for some real life skills #adulting that we want our kids to learn. Sponsor: Telos Art is a shop you’re going to want to check out. ...
May 06, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Who would win in a fight, a SAHM or a SAHD? Just kiddinggg we’re not fighting. But we ARE going to take a look at our unique experiences, and see just what’s different (and what’s not-so-different) between being a SAHM and a SAHM Sponsor: Today’s sponsor is: My Little Patron . My Little Patron makes the most adorable resources for Catholic life with littles. From printables, to coloring and sticker books, to holy cards, rosaries, and more... My Little Patron will capture your kiddos' hearts and ...
Apr 29, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Today on Home But Not Alone, we’re going to chat about Depression!. Major disclaimer: We are NOT medical professionals. We are not trained psychiatrists. We’re just a couple of parents who’ve dealt with depression and anxiety, and we want to share our experiences with you, and if you’re struggling too - encourage you to get the help you need and deserve. Sponsor: Today’s sponsor is: My Little Patron . My Little Patron makes the most adorable resources for Catholic life with littles. From printab...
Apr 22, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Today on Home But Not Alone, we’re going to chat about how to talk to your kids about sex. Tim is a total Theology of the Body guru, and together with his wife they run a ministry called “Chaste Love” - all about promoting the virtue of chastity in all stages of life! Tim is going to share his insight with us today, and help us have the tools we need to talk to our kids about sex in healthy, holy, age appropriate ways. Warning: This is a show that you’ll probably want to listen to without your k...
Apr 15, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Today we chat about the theology of our favorite Princess movies! When watching movies with our kids, we tend to look deep sometimes - probably deeper than the movie creators intended. And of course, we see everything through a Catholic lens. We know you're going to love this theological spin on some favorite classic princess movies. Sponsor: Our sponsor today is CORDA candles. Saint candles like you've never seen before: modern design, clean ingredients, and unique scents inspired by the Church...
Apr 08, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Today we want to help you understand your working spouse a little better, and get an inside view into the "working parent guilt" that they deal with in their daily life. Learn More: Visit our Podcast website HBNApodcast.com to learn more and subscribe. Find more from Tim at ChasteLove.org . Find more from Sara at ToJesusSincerely.com ....
Apr 01, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The covid quarantine can feel isolating and scary. We want to be here for you with a message of hope and encouragement. Today we're going to chat about "Raising Up the Post-Covid Church." We want to talk about how to pick up your cross and carry it, through the suffering, to the Resurrection. We want to encourage you to intentional respond to the situation at hand. Don't let fear and suffering take over. Hold on to hope!
Mar 27, 2020•31 min
Every homeschool family will have a different story. But today, Sara will give you the inside scoop of what her homeschool schedule looks like! From breakfast, to timers, to our homeschool space, to whether "ain't" is a word, to our curriculum choices, and more! We'll walk you through a "normal" day (as much as we can). Resources mentioned: Baltimore Catechism Faith and Life Image of God Kolbe Academy Learn more and support our work : Visit our Podcast website HBNApodcast.com to learn more and s...
Mar 25, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Tim has questions, and Sara has all the answers. Kiddddinggggg. When it comes to homeschooling, nobody has all the answers. But Sara is always happy to share her thoughts and opinions, and what works for her family's homeschool life. Tim wants to know: Are all homeschoolers weird? Do you ever get out of the house? How much time to you spend on prep? What's the cost of homeschooling? Is it as difficult as people say? What's your favorite thing about homeschooling? If you homeschool or are thinkin...
Mar 18, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Today, we're going to chat about four questions concerning how we're dealing with the coronavirus. How are you dealing with temptations to fear? How are you handling restrictions on the Sacraments? Should we talk about this with our children? How are you spending your time quarantined? Resources Mentioned: Magnificat (Free) Give Us This Day (Free) My Catholic Kids (Free) Walking Holy Week with Jesus Prayer Journal (Greatly discounted!) Learn More: Visit our Podcast website HBNApodcast.com to lea...
Mar 16, 2020•28 min
Today we chat about how to make it through the Mass with kids. I know that sounds dire, but as parents we all have those days - especially when our kids are little! - when it seems that all that we can do is make. it. through. the Mass. We want to share our tips to help you get through Mass, and hopefully to help you find more peace and reverence when attending Mass with your kids . Tim reminds us that it's more important to make it TO MASS than to make it THROUGH MASS. And he has some great adv...
Mar 11, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Heyyy everybody, Sara here. I said something dumb in the last episode , and I just want to take a moment to correct my mistake and give you the RIGHT information! Read more: The Hunt for the Cup (Catholic Answers Article) The 4th Cup (book by Scott Hahn, affiliate link) The Sacrificial Lamb (Wikipedia)...
Mar 04, 2020•5 min
As parents, we spend a lot of time teaching our kids about what the Mass is, how to behave at Mass, and maybe even bribing them with donuts to keep quiet during Mass. But today we want to take a few minutes to feed the souls of moms and dads, by helping you learn a few things you may not have known about the Mass! What's the significance of blessing ourselves with holy water upon entering the church? What does the "Lamb of God" really mean? Learn the answer to these questions, plus some interest...
Mar 04, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this special BONUS episode, Tim is going to share all about his trip to the Holy Land! This is the perfect episode to listen to during Lent, to help you enter into Christ's Passion, by a little walk through the Holy Land. Learn More: Visit our Podcast website HBNApodcast.com to learn more and subscribe. Find more from Tim at ChasteLove.org . Find more from Sara at ToJesusSincerely.com ....
Feb 28, 2020•32 min
Today, we'll talk about the dangers of complaining (or "venting") against our spouses. We want to take this opportunity to practice gratitude and appreciation for our spouses, and to encourage you to look for things to say to uplift your spouse - and not to drag them down. Resources Mentioned: Episode 8: Do You Live Under a Rock ? Learn more and support our work! Visit our Podcast website HBNApodcast.com to learn more and sign up to become a supporter. Find more from Tim at ChasteLove.org . Find...
Feb 26, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Today, we chat about some of our ideas and traditions for observing Lent as a family. But we also talk about the importance of parents entering into the spirit of sacrifice and penance as Catholic adults, and with your spouse as a Catholic couple. What do you think of our ideas? And what would you add? Resources Mentioned: The Origins of Lent from New Advent Eating Alligator During Lent from CNA Step Up Close to Jesus Stations of the Cross for Kids 5 Minute Sacrifice for Lent - on To Jesus, Sinc...
Feb 19, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, we'll use the Catechism of the Catholic Church to define what virtue is. We'll help you become familiar with the theological and cardinal virtues, and talk about different practical ways to model these virtues for your children, and grow in them as a family. Resources Mentioned: Catechism of the Catholic Church on the Virtues (CCC 1803) Becoming Holy, One Virtue at a Time (affiliate link) - Sara's new book by Our Sunday Visitor! Virtues in Practice (free program) for children Le...
Feb 12, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 12
We can often get caught off guard when people say rude or unexpected things to us in public, and we can be unsure of how to respond in the moment. Today we will talk about how to have a charitable interpretation of inappropriate comments. And we'll build our arsenal of great (and sometimes funny) responses! Resources Mentioned: A discussion of secondary infertility. Learn more and support our work! Visit our Podcast website HBNApodcast.com to learn more and sign up to become a supporter. Find mo...
Feb 05, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 11
I think the idea of “vocation” is often misunderstood, or maybe I should say not fully understood. We have “vocations awareness” and “vocation discernment” initiatives for our children, but I think there’s something vital we’re missing in the discussion, and we want to bring that out today, and encourage you in fostering a true sense of vocation in your children. Learn more and support our work! Visit our Podcast website HBNApodcast.com to learn more and sign up to become a supporter. Find more ...
Jan 29, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Escapism is when we turn to things and behaviors in order to help us get away from the hardships of real life. We want to unpack what this commonly looks like, why it’s a problem, and what we can do instead of attempting to “escape” from our lives. Article Mentioned: Healthy Mind Platter Learn more and support our work! Visit our Podcast website HBNApodcast.com to learn more and sign up to become a supporter. Find more from Tim at ChasteLove.org . Find more from Sara at ToJesusSincerely.com ....
Jan 22, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Today we're going to play a little game called: Do You Live Under a Rock? We think most parents might! Tim is going to ask some questions about Pop Culture, and Sara will show off how little she knows about it. Keep count of how many references YOU know, and let us know whether you live under a rock, too! Learn more and support our work! Visit our Podcast website HBNApodcast.com to learn more and sign up to become a supporter. Find more from Tim at ChasteLove.org . Find more from Sara at ToJesus...
Jan 15, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Sara wants to introduce you to 5 Saints every mom needs to know. From Mama Mary, to St. Therese and her mom Zelie, to St. John Bosco and more, these Saints are amazing witnesses and models for every mom! Resources Mentioned: St. John Bosco's Educational Method Learn more and support our work! Visit our Podcast website HBNApodcast.com to learn more and sign up to become a supporter. Find more from Tim at ChasteLove.org . Find more from Sara at ToJesusSincerely.com ....
Jan 08, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Tim wants to introduce you to 5 Saints every dad needs to know. From St. Joseph, to Thomas More, to JPII and more, these Saints are amazing witnesses and models for every dad! Learn more and support our work! Visit our Podcast website HBNApodcast.com to learn more and sign up to become a supporter. Find more from Tim at ChasteLove.org . Find more from Sara at ToJesusSincerely.com ....
Jan 07, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 6
