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 May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
On Tuesday, May 11, Trey talked about evangelizing our children and families as parents. Evangelization is the proclamation of Christ in word and deed. What do we need to do to set our families “ablaze” (evangelize them) and help them to evangelize others? He discussed the 4 foundational things he believes are important in evangelizing our children. F.I.RE. is the acronym used to set our families ablaze. 1) Faith 2) Integration 3) Relationship 4) Evangelization. Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
On Tuesday, May 4, Trey talked about offering ourselves fully to Christ, especially in the Mass. If we unite our lives to Him in every area, nothing we go through is an empty event; it has purpose when we unite it to Christ and His suffering. He also discussed the ordinary life that Jesus lived, the years of his life that are undocumented, and the significance of our "ordinary" lives in relation to Jesus. It's in doing the ordinary things of every day life that we can live holy lives, unite ourselves to Christ, and become saints! Everything Christ did in his life has value, including his ordinary work. That's something that we can relate to on our human level. Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
On Tuesday, March 23, Trey and Stephanie talked about what to do and how to keep your children engaged in the Faith. Their conversation stemmed from an article found on the USCCB's website. They touched on the 5 points from the article which are 1) Parents, step up to the plate, 2) Be prepared for questions, 3) Teach your children to pray, 4) Foster Mass appeal, and 5) Where the rubber meets the road. Listen in to hear the details of each, and remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, an He will!
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
On Tuesday, March 16, Trey talked about the 7 Secrets of Purposeful Parenting:
1) Parenting is Hard
2) Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
3) Read and Write Mysteries
4) Coach to play
5) Build Scaffolds and Use Funnels
6) Tell Stories
7) Say Yes
Listen in to hear the details about each of these secrets! And remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
On Tuesday, March 9, Trey talked about the current struggle with the pandemic, from the masks and not being able to understand what someone is saying half the time, to being 6 feet apart when we are meant to be much closer. How do we deal with the division, both physical and spiritual, that seems to be rampant right now? Trey talked about trusting in God even when it's hard. He is our strength and we have to keep our eyes fixed on Him, even in the midst of turmoil. Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
On Tuesday, February 23, Trey broke down the Mass, talking about the 3 main parts of it: 1) the meal, 2) the Presence, and 3) the sacrifice. Meals are usually intended to be a gathering place where we not only eat, but share our thoughts, lives, etc., which is like the Mass; we gather with others as the Body of Christ and bring everything to God. Secondly, when we receive communion, we are united to Jesus in a beautiful way through His Presence in the Eucharist, and Trey talked about the importance of teaching the True Presence to your children. Lastly, Trey discussed the importance of the sacrifice of the Mass, and how we are called to make daily sacrifices in our lives to show our love for Jesus and others. Trey challenged listeners to carry each of these aspects of the Mass into our daily lives, so that we are constantly tying ourselves back to Jesus in the Mass - beautiful! Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
On Tuesday, February 9, Trey talked about staying true to your Faith regardless of your life’s circumstances. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. In marriage, in school, in jobs that we might not like, we are called to serve and love God, ultimately putting Him first in every situation. Jesus asks us to take up our cross and follow Him, and that is what Trey covered in this episode, along with learning how to balance our work life and home life. Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
On Tuesday, February 2, Trey talked about the Sacrament of Marriage and specifically, teaching your children to understand the sacrament. What is a sacrament? What is the Sacrament of Marriage and what does it entail? Sacraments are meant to confer grace, and Trey talked about utilizing that grace and leaning on it in a marriage and in the family. God gives us grace, and we have to accept it as the precious gift that it is. Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
On Tuesday, January 19, Trey and Stephanie talked about Marcel LeJeune's recent blog post titled The World Needs Countercultural Catholic Disciples! As Catholics, we are called to be in the culture, but to be counter-cultural by living out our Catholic Faith boldly despite the culture's views and beliefs. They talked about teaching your children how to be truly Catholic in today's culture, which can be pretty challenging, but the Cashions are here to help you out! Remember to pray, parent with a purpose, and prepare for God to amaze you, and He will!
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
On Tuesday, January 5, Trey and Stephanie Cashion talked about the Year of the Domestic Church, which was recently declared by Pope Francis, along with the Year of St. Joseph. In this episode, Trey and Stephanie discussed how the family life should be an external representation of the Church and what we believe as Catholic Christians. They talked about personal experiences and gave examples of how they raised their children in the Faith. Their conversation stemmed from an article from the USCCB that you can find here. 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.