Mystery of Parenthood
Between 60-90% of children stop going to church and leave their Catholic/Christian faith soon after they leave the home, and one of the greatest questions and problems facing Christian parents today is: “How do I raise my children in a Godly manner and pass on the faith?” Trey and Stephanie Cashion had six kids under six years old, as a result of natural triplets, and are no strangers to the difficulties of parenting, passing on the faith, and maintaining a strong marital relationship through it all! Now Trey and Stephanie bring you an entertaining and educational series on 21st century Christian parenting to answer your questions and guide you through the daily challenges of life as a Christian, as a parent, as a father or mother, and as a husband or wife. If you’re expecting your first child, a first-time parent, or a veteran parent seeking best practices for raising your children to be happy, successful, faith-filled individuals, this podcast is for you! You’ll find advice for nurturing your child, making decisions in education, passing on the principles and moral teachings of our Catholic faith, dealing with stress as a parent, and so much more! And with more than 200 episodes, the show archives are full of wisdom for questions you may have!
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Episodes
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
On Tuesday May 5, regular guest Adam Arehart, Director of Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation at a parish in Arlington, Virginia, was on the show to talk about fatherhood. Specifically, being selfless for your family, and sacrificing your own needs and desires for the good of your Domestic Church. They talked about how giving yourself away as a husband and a father, is what leads to you the best version of yourself, and helps you become the man God created you to be. Dads, listen in for a great conversation on fatherhood!
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
On Tuesday March 3rd, Trey talked with Monica Ashour of TOBET about her upcoming book titled Catholicism for Every Body, and the overall importance of the body. They discussed the beautiful gift that God has given us in and through the liturgy and in and through the body, and how it all ties together and is exemplified through the Crucifx. You can soon order Catholicism for Every Body (coming out at the end of March), and check out tobet.org for more from Monica Ashour! This week’s memory verse is Romans 12:2, “I appeal to you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice fully and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
On Tuesday, February 25, Trey and Stephanie talked about the season and meaning of Lent in light of Matthew 5:48, “Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect.” Lent is about fasting, alms-giving, and prayer; emptying ourselves of the things of the world in order to make room for God so as to turn back to Him and repent. Trey and Stephanie tied in Matthew 5:48 beautifully to the Lenten journey, and how we should strive for perfection. Listen to this episode now to improve your Lent this year! And remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
On Tuesday, February 18, Trey talked with regular guest Arland Nichols, president and founder of the St. John Paul II Foundation, about end of life issues and their importance. Arland talked about the Church’s beautiful reminder that all persons, no matter their frailty, their suffering, or their physical condition, is always imago Dei (Image of God), and that should be at the forefront of all medical decisions being made for a loved one. They also discussed avoiding extremes in end of life issues like euthanasia on one end, and on the other, doing everything you possibly can to keep someone alive. This episode is packed with lots of thought-provoking conversation! This week’s scripture perfectly fits the theme of this episode, and comes from Colossians 1:24, “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and I am completing in my flesh what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ for the sake of His body, which is the Church.” Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
On Tuesday, February 11, Trey had Robyn Romansky as a co-host, and they spoke with Allison Auth, who has written Baby and Beyond: Overcoming Those Post-Childbirth Woes. Prior to the book, Allison was not a professional writer. She felt called and inspired, however, to write this book. How she found time to do it is a story in itself. Allison does a great job not only dealing with postpartum depression, but also what she has termed postpartum depletion. Find out more, especially If you’re a new mother, by listening to the interview and buying this book. You can order Baby and Beyond here. And remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Friday Feb 07, 2020
Friday Feb 07, 2020
On Tuesday February 4, Trey and Stephanie talked with regular guests Shaun and Jessica McAfee about parenting multiple children, and specifically strangers’ less-than-kind comments toward them about their large family. Their discussion stemmed from an article titled 9 Things Parents Never Want to Hear from Strangers Again, (full article here). The Cashions and McAfees talked about each of the nine points in the article, and about how Catholics can respond kindly toward peoples’ insensitive or secular comments, always pointing back to the fact that a large family is a blessing from God, not a burden. It’s not always easy or pretty, but ultimately it is a blessing to have multiple children. Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
On Tuesday January 28, Trey and Stephanie talked with regular guest, Dr. Sarah Bartel, co-founder of Cana Feast, a website resource that helps busy Catholic couples deepen their connection with each other and with God. They talked about the famous "Five Love Languages": Acts of Service, Words of Affirmation, Touch, Quality Time, and Gift Giving. They discussed love as a choice, not simply a feeling, and how to love others in their love language, (especially your spouse) as opposed to your own. Listen to this episode to learn about the 5 love languages, and how you can start diving deeper into them in order to bring more love into your family. And check out more on Cana Feast here! And remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
On Tuesday, January 21, Adam Arehart came on the show to talk about the importance of feasting and fasting. Adam said that fasting has a significant place and role to play that should be ordered toward entering into feasting - in unity with God. Since union with God is our ultimate end, fasting is intended to help us make more room for Him by emptying ourselves of worldly pleasures and instant gratification. If fasting is emptying ourselves to make room for God, then feasting is actually inviting Him in. We need God to fill us up, not the world. It is God who gives us ultimate joy and fulfillment, nothing else ever will!
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
On Tuesday January 14, Trey talked with regular guest Monica Ashour about the recently-published book, From the Depths of our Hearts: Priesthood, Celibacy, and the Crisis of the Catholic Church, by Robert Cardinal Sarah and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. They specifically dove into why celibacy in the Catholic Church exists, and the reality of the grace that God gives to people who are called to live that life. Monica tied the conversation into the Theology of the Body and spoke about each vocation—single, married, religious— and how they all have a spousal meaning for the body. We are all gifts and giving the gift of self is what gives us actual meaning and satisfaction. Check out more about the Theology of the Body here.
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Monday Jan 20, 2020
On Tuesday January 7, Trey talked about the Incarnation. He pointed out that we can sometimes lose sight of the core of the gospel: God becoming a man in the person of Jesus Christ. Vatican II points out that in revealing the Father and the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ reveals man to himself. Trey explained that the body matters, there’s nothing in the body that’s not capable of having meaning, and if we study the life of Jesus, we will come to realize that how we treat our bodies and those of others have an enormous possibility to witness to the Gospel today. This week’s memory verse is 1 John 4:2, “By this you know the Spirit of God. Every spirit which confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God.” Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Mystery of Parenthood
Mystery of Parenthood empowers and encourages parents to embrace in day-to-day family life the joys, the struggles, and the duties of parenthood through the lens of Faith practically applied.