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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Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
The Mystery of Parenthood is a show on RED-C Catholic Radio, headquartered in College Station, Texas. On Tuesday November 21, 2017, Trey and Stephanie Cashion tackled the issue of how to prepare for Christmas in a world where Christmas is already being celebrated in November. Trey and Stephanie shared some ways they have been able to maintain a sense of expectancy in their family during the preparatory season of Advent. Some of the resources used in the show are listed below. Our memory verse this week is Luke 2:19, "Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart." Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you!
"What are the 'O Antiphons'?" (catholiceducation.org)
Jesse Tree Ornaments (pinterest.com)
Jotham's Journey: A Storybook for Advent (amazon.com)
Tuesday Nov 14, 2017
Tuesday Nov 14, 2017
The Mystery of Parenthood is a show on RED-C Catholic Radio, headquartered in College Station, Texas. On Tuesday November 14, 2017, Trey Cashion, Dr Thaddeus Romansky, and Aggie Catholic Campus Minister Adam Arehart continued last week's conversation on heresies in the Catholic Church and the importance of discovering and pursuing truth in all aspects of life. Our memory verse this week is 2 Timothy 4:3-4 "For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own likings and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander into myths." Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you!
Tuesday Nov 14, 2017
Tuesday Nov 14, 2017
The Mystery of Parenthood is a show on RED-C Catholic Radio, headquartered in College Station, Texas. On Monday November 7, 2017, Trey Cashion and Dr Thaddeus Romansky take a closer look at some heresies in the Church and liken deviations from the teachings of the Universal Church to disobedience within a family. Our memory verse this week is 2 Timothy 4:1-5, "I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and His kingdom. Preach the word. Be urgent in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, and exhort. Be unfailing in patience and in teaching, for the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own likings and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander into myths. And as for you, always be steady, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry." Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you!
Tuesday Oct 31, 2017
Tuesday Oct 31, 2017
The Mystery of Parenthood is a show on RED-C Catholic Radio, headquartered in College Station, Texas. On Halloween, Trey and Stephanie Cashion give advice on how to celebrate this holiday in the Catholic family. They discuss the purpose of Halloween and how it point to the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls. In addition, Trey and Stephanie remind us that all holidays and seasons can bring us closer to the divine realities that they represent. Check out the below links for more information. Our memory verse this week is Romans 1:20, "Ever since the creation of the world, his eternal power and divine nature, invisible though they are, have been understood and seen through the things he has made." Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you!
Why Catholics Should Embrace Halloween (catholic.com)
Pumpkin Carving Prayer (pinterest.com)
Tuesday Oct 17, 2017
Tuesday Oct 17, 2017
The Mystery of Parenthood is a show on RED-C Catholic Radio, headquartered in College Station, Texas. On the Feast of St. Ignatius of Antioch, Trey Cashion explains the need of parents to emphasize to their children God's use of material things to connect us as human beings to Him. Just as children are gradually taught how to properly use their bodies to communicate and express themselves, so they should be taught how outward signs such as the sign of the cross and the mass can bring them closer to God. Our memory verse this week is Colossians 1:15, "[Jesus] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation." Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you!
Thursday Oct 12, 2017
Thursday Oct 12, 2017
The Mystery of Parenthood is a show on RED-C Catholic Radio, headquartered in College Station, Texas. On October 11, 2017, Trey and Stephanie Cashion give advice on how to teach children how to pray. They discuss everything from the common prayers to sacred silence to prayer journalling. Our memory verse this week is Phillipians 4:6-7, "Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you!
8:30 The Common Prayers
15:35 Gratitude in Prayer
20:45 Listening and Sacred Silence
27:52 Reading the Bible and Saint Stories
33:20 Prayer Journalling
36:02 Praying Together as a Family
41:24 Having Realistic Expectations
43:50 Obedience in Prayer
47:13 Emphasizing God's Almighty Power
49:33 Connecting Prayers to Everyday Life
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
Important: The echoes you hear during the beginning of this episode are the result of technical difficulties during the live recording. The problem continues until it is fixed at 13:50. We are deeply sorry for this error.
The Mystery of Parenthood is a show on RED-C Catholic Radio, headquartered in College Station, Texas. On October 4, 2017, in light of the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, Trey and Stephanie Cashion discuss how to deal with the fears and anxieties children may experience during their lives. Trey and Stephanie emphasize being vulnerable with your children and reminding them of God's constant love and protection. Our memory verse this week is Proverbs 12:25, "Worry makes a heart heavy. A kindly word makes it glad." Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you!
Thursday Sep 21, 2017
Thursday Sep 21, 2017
The Mystery of Parenthood is a show on RED-C Catholic Radio, headquartered in College Station, Texas. On September 20, 2017, Trey and Stephanie Cashion provided tips on how to teach accountability to our children. Make sure to check out the resources used for this episode, the book Accountable Kids and the article 9 Tips for Teaching Kids Responsibility. Our Memory Verse this week is Romans 5:3-5, "Let us exhalt too in our hardships, understanding that hardship develops perseverance and perseverance develops a tested character, something that will give us hope and a hope that will not let us down because the love of God has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit which has been given to us." Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you!
0:45 Opening Prayer
2:16 How to Teach Children Responsibility
11:58 Start Them Early
18:40 Let Them Help You
29:20 Praise Your Children
34:54 Manage Your Expectations
41:13 Avoid Rewards
43:46 Provide Structure and Routine
47:29 Teach Consequences
50:04 Memory Verse, Romans 5:3-5
Thursday Sep 14, 2017
Thursday Sep 14, 2017
The Mystery of Parenthood is a show on RED-C Catholic Radio, headquartered in College Station, Texas. On September 13, 2017, Trey and Stephanie Cashion explain what helicopter parenting is, how it can be avoided, and why it is not a proper method of parenting. For more information on this topic, check out the articles linked below. Our Memory Verse this week is Galatians 5:1, "For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand fast, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you!
"What is Helicopter Parenting" (parents.com)
"Take the Test: Am I a Helicopter Parent?" (BBC)
"5 Signs You Were Raised By Helicopter Parents" (Huffington Post)
Thursday Sep 07, 2017
Thursday Sep 07, 2017
The Mystery of Parenthood is a show on RED-C Catholic Radio, headquartered in College Station, Texas. On September 6, 2017, in light of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, host Trey Cashion discussed the topic of suffering and how to talk about it with your children within the context of our Catholic Faith. Our Memory Verse this week is Romans 8:28, "We know that all thing work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose." Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you!
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.