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
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
On Tuesday December 31, Trey talked about sports, specifically football, and how it can be a benefit to boys who play, as well as to Christian parenting. The discussion stemmed from an article by David Deavel titled “Why We Play: Football, Coaches, and the Making of Boys into Men.” He talked about football’s ability to build character and how it teaches boys to sacrifice themselves for the good of their team, along with many other valuable life lessons in becoming solid men. He also told us how certain aspects of the game of football can help in parenting! Listen to the episode to learn what they are! Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
On Tuesday, December 17, Trey talked with regular guest, Dr. Sarah Bartel, co-founder with her husband of Cana Feast—a ministry for married or engaged couples to grow closer to God and to each other. Sarah and Trey talked about things we can do to enjoy the liturgical year in whatever season is upon us, but specifically Advent and Christmas. They discussed traditions that help their families observe the two seasons and they talked about how, as Catholics, we are called to celebrate and participate fully in each liturgical season of the Church. While the world says Christmas is over on December 26, for Catholics, Christmas actually begins on the evening of December 24, and lasts through the Baptism of Our Lord which typically take place around mid-January. Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
On Tuesday, December 3, Monica Ashour of TOBET was back on the show to talk with the Cashions about the movie It’s a Wonderful Life and the similarities it has with the Christian life. The film has a powerful message containing a lot of goodness, beauty, and truth inside of it. It will leave you thinking about your faith in God and the way in which you live your life. If you haven’t seen this holiday classic before, we suggest you do so before you listen to this episode, because Trey and Monica give away the plot! Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you and He will!
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
On Tuesday, November 26, Trey and Stephanie talked with Shaun and Jessica McAfee about family road trips and family pilgrimages. Shaun is a Catholic writer and blogger, and Jessica is a certified Creighton-method NFP practitioner. They currently reside in Vicenza, Italy. The McAfees and Cashions discussed traditions they have when they get in the car for a long ride, limits on technology, designated prayer time; the list goes on! Listen to this episode to learn some new family car ride strategies and traditions you may not already be using with your family! Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
On Tuesday, November 19, Trey talked with regular guest Monica Ashour, co-founder of TOBET (Theology of the Body Evangelization Team) about family life and specifically, the importance of sibling relationships, based off of a compelling piece by Mary Eberstadt on how identity politics emerged out of family breakdown. One of the tragedies that Eberstadt identifies is how many more Westerners now grown up without siblings and what that loss has meant for the strength and pliability of social bonds. There are many benefits to having brothers and sisters, like learning social skills, learning empathy from one another, and gaining a better understanding the opposite sex, for example. A study has found that the likelihood of divorce later in life is correlated to the number of siblings one has. The higher the number of siblings, the lower the statistical occurrence of divorce. To hear more about the significance of siblings, their relationships in the family life, and Monica tie it all into the Theology of the Body, listen to this episode; you won’t be disappointed! Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Friday Nov 22, 2019
Friday Nov 22, 2019
On Tuesday, November 12, Trey talked with Jennifer Stavinoha, a missionary of Ablaze Ministries in Bryan, TX. In this episode, Jennifer spoke about a ministry she leads there, Beyond the Pew, an online resource and community for parents who want to give their kids a love for Jesus while growing in the faith themselves. They are most active on Facebook. Search for ‘Beyond the Pew’ and request to join their encouraging parent group. You can also check out the website here to learn more! If you feel alone in your Catholic parenting, or need a strong faith-filled community for encouragement, listen to this episode of Mystery of Parenthood to learn about this great resource for parents! Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
On Tuesday, November 5, Trey reviewed, with regular guest Adam Arehart, the acronym F.I.R.E. (faith, integration, relationship and evangelization), that's been talked about in previous episodes. Adam is the Director of Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Washington D.C. Listen to this episode to hear Adam’s reaction to the F.I.R.E. concept, his thoughts about how it fits in with what he and his wife already do, and his suggestions for getting started with it as a template for family life. Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
Tuesday Nov 19, 2019
On Tuesday, October 29, Trey and Stephanie talked about the R in F.I.R.E. (faith, integration, relationship, evangelization) for setting our families ablaze. How do we cultivate relationships? How are they meant to happen? Trey and Stephanie believe that there are 3 elements in relationships that we must constantly and actively nurture in our families: time, trust and authority. Listen to this episode to hear more about the significance of relationships and their ability to set our families afire! And remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
On Tuesday, October 22, Trey and Stephanie spoke with regular guest, Monica Ashour, co-founder of TOBET (Theology of the Body Evangelization Team), which tries to promote St. John Paul II’s vision of the Theology of the Body. She talked about the body being the backdrop of the way that God designed us as humans and, if we look at it as such, it helps illuminate everything in the Catholic Church. It is sort of like the foundation that helps everything else come together and make sense. Listen to this episode to hear more about the Theology of the Body and how it is one of the most significant things about our Faith! And remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, because He will!
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
On Tuesday, October 15, Trey followed up on the acronym, F.I.R.E. (Faith, Integration, Relationship, Evangelization) from previous episodes and focused on integration this time. What does it look like to integrate the faith into our daily lives and do it boldly? Listen to this episode to learn about ways you can constantly (yes, really!) integrate your faith into your life! Remember: pray, parent with a purpose, 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.