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!
Episodes
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Encore: Monica Ashour - The Body, Devices, and Presence (071018)
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Enjoy this encore presentation of Mystery of Parenthood from Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Trey and Stephanie Cashion were pleased to welcome back Monica Ashour, from the Theology of the Body Evangelization Team. Monica spoke with them about how to create families that prioritize bodily presence ("the body demands a response") and embodied relationships over virtual connections and social networks in order to preserve the family as a true community of persons ordered to God's love for the human being. Enjoy the episode, take a moment to like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter. And remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you!
Monday Jul 18, 2022
193 The Importance of Adoration
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
On Wednesday, July 19, host Trey Cashion encouraged families, especially parents, to invest time in Eucharistic Adoration as a way of making grace more available to themselves and their children. Remember only God can take the mystery out of parenthood. Pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you. He will!
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
192 Reflections on the Good Samaritan
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, hosts Trey and Stephanie Cashion discussed an article in Catholic Exchange by Dave McClow: "The Good Samaritan: Not Just a Good Neighbor." This show was a rollicking good time despite the weighty subject. Lots of laughter was shared along the way, but the central point shone through: We are broken, wounded sinners left for dead due to our transgressions (whether original or personal) and our only chance for life is rescue by Our Lord through His Cross. Remember, only God can take the mystery out of parenthood. Pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you. He will!
Dave McClow, "The Good Samaritan: Not Just a Good Neighbor," Catholic Exchange, December 1, 2016 [https://catholicexchange.com/good-samaritan-not-just-good-neighbor/?utm_source=pocket_mylist]
Monday Jul 11, 2022
191 Freedom
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
In observance of the Fourth of July, host Trey Cashion offered a Catholic interpretation of freedom: what it is; what it isn't; and what it's for.
Remember, only God can take the mystery out of parenthood. Pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you. He will!
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
190 The Family: Mirror of the Holy Trinity?
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
On Tuesday, June 14, hosts Trey and Stephanie Cashion discussed an article from Greg and Lisa Popcak listing four ways the family can mirror the Trinity in order to show God to the world. Trey and Stephanie especially emphasized the way that the family brings a unique person into existence from the love between the husband and wife. This is analogous to how the Holy Spirit, one of the divine persons, is the love between God the Father and God the Son. You can read the article here. Remember, only God can take the mystery out of parenthood. Pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you. He will!
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
189 Children Need Mystagogy!
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
On Tuesday, June 7, host Trey Cashion explained an article in the liturgical journal Adoremus, "Even Children Know the Nature of Mystagogy: How Early Education in Liturgy and Scriptures Can Reveal a Lifetime of Faith." Trey used the article to talk about how the Mass, in particular, highlights events in salvation history through its signs; necessitates catechesis in the meaning of its signs; and should lead us to see how its signs and rites show forth the multi-dimensionality of Christian life. Remember, only God can take the mystery out of parenthood. Pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you. He will!
Tuesday May 17, 2022
188 A Guided Tour of the Mass, Pt. 1
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
On Tuesday, May 17, host Trey Cashion took listeners on a theological and liturgical tour of the Catholic Mass. This episode looked at the Introductory Rite and the Liturgy of the Word. Trey refreshes your memory and gives you some tips for helping children across various ages to understand why we do what we do. He also looped in two documents of the Second Vatican Council—Sacrosanctum Concillum and Dei Verbum—to help make the connection between the external form of worship and our inner disposition. Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you. He will!
Tuesday May 17, 2022
187 You Can Help Your Children Make Good Friends
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
On Tuesday, May 9, host Trey Cashion discussed the article by Dr. Gwen Dewar, "How to Help Kids Make Friends: 12 Evidence-Based Tips." There is much in the article that is worth incorporating into your parenting toolkit. Trey also critiques some of Dewar's recommendations, particularly her seeming reluctance to admit that punishment and discipline do have a proper part to play alongside positive parenting techniques. Listen and decide for yourself. Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you. He will!
Tuesday May 17, 2022
186 Reassurance from the Holy Family on Parenting
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
On Tuesday, May 2, hosts Trey and Stephanie Cashion discussed the blog post by Becky Roach, "Seven Parenting Tips I Learned When Mary and Joseph Lost Jesus." This is a beautiful, instructive Gospel story to reflect on as parent, especially for remembering that Mary and Joseph know on a human level our anxiety about making mistakes in raising our children. There's also lots of laughs on this one. So, listen in. Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you. He will!
Friday Apr 29, 2022
185 Four Parenting Topics
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
In this episode of the Mystery of Parenthood, Trey Cashion covers a variety of topics of interest to parents. The four topics discussed were 1.) When kids ask tough questions, 2.) The child in the pew, 3.) Teaching your children about generosity, and 4.) Talking with your children about God. The discussion with show producer, Dennis Macha, was lively and through the lens of both their experiences as veteran parents.

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.