Fairest Love Podcast

Enjoy this rebroadcast with Jordan Langdon from Families of Character to discuss how we can cultivate a giving mindset in ourselves, with our spouses and in our children! Resources Found on Website: Thrive Community

On today’s podcast, we spoke with Managing Director of Christ in the City, Blake Brouillette. Christ in the City is a formational organization for young adults who desire to bring Christ to the homeless in Denver and Philadelphia. Blake shares his personal experience of being a missionary as well as gives insights into the root of service from a relational and Christian viewpoint. Learn more about Christ in the City by visiting their website or listening to the Homeless but Human podcast that Blake hosts!

We had the privilege of speaking with Jeff Schiefelbein on the podcast. Jeff is the founder of the consulting firm, Undivided Life, which aims at making businesses more human through strategy and culture consulting. He shares his experience in business and how creating an environment within the work place directed towards serving others provides many avenues for success within companies.Jeff shares 3 key aspects to build selflessness in work as well as within the family.We’re keeping Jeff’s son, Benedict, in our prayers! See more updates about Benedict and his treatment HERE. You can view Jeff’s company by visiting https://www.undivided.life/ , view his Speaking Page, or visit his LinkedIn for daily reflections on life and business.

On today’s podcast, we are joined by social media expert, Katie Hinderer. Katie shares her knowledge of social media platforms and using them well in order to better help parents navigate the online world with their children. She highlights the specific virtues necessary for having a healthy balance of usage while also avoiding content that is negative.Katie’s experience and advice will help parents navigate the challenging realm of social media while encouraging their children to practice good virtues and not fall into comparison or isolation. You can learn more about Katie’s work by visiting her website rosebudsocial.com or find her instagram at @rosebudsocial

In this special in-person interview, we sat down with Maggie Eckburg, Chicago-based lifestyle photographer. From an early age, Maggie had a great love for photography, but it wasn’t until a health scare that she realized God’s desire for her to pursue this profession.Maggie shares how she found grace through the many hardships she faced and how she desires to capture the beautiful stories of her clients. Listen to Maggie’s testimony here and view her business and portfolio at https://everythingisgracephotography.com/ Instagram: @everythingisgrace_photography Facebook: facebook.com/maggie.eckburg

Continuing our discussion on beauty, we spoke with Cori Nations about her experience in photography and capturing special moments with families. Cori shares ideas on how to get children used to taking pictures as well as her favorite moments to capture during weddings and other times of family gatherings. Her expertise brings families together and keeps the joy of family life alive! You can view Cori’s work at corinationsphotography.com or her wedding portfolio at coriandkiera.com and find her instagram @corinationsphotography

As technology becomes increasingly more advanced, capturing those simple moments of life is more attainable for parents and families! Grace Galligan, professional photographer and videographer, shares insightful thoughts about capturing beauty through her work in film. Through years of practice and exploration, Grace has been able to create beautiful works of art through her knowledge of light and scene. She provides practical ways parents and families can record their time together. You can view Grace’s work on her website at https://gracegalligan.com/ or on her Instagram @graceanngalligan The video Grace discusses in the podcast can be viewed here https://vimeo.com/223012958 Be sure to subscribe to the Fairest Love newsletter for more podcasts, insightful blog posts, and updates!

Certified Life Coach, Janet Quinlan shares her insights and expertise on creating a bright and cheerful home. She points out that making a home is not just about the physical environment but also the emotional and spiritual environment. This mother of 7 and life coach to mothers around the world, offers practical tips for building up all three of these environments so each member of the family feels connected, safe, needed, and loved.

During the month of April, the Fairest Love Podcast is focusing on beauty within the world, our homes, and our relationships. Today we are discussing how we can seek beauty in our daily lives through fine art. We are joined by George and Polly Capps, a sibling duo who founded Goretti Fine Art, an art studio dedicated to creating sacred artwork. George and Polly share their inspirations for their artwork as well as provide advice on how families can instill a deeper appreciation for beauty in art and the home. You can purchase prints of their work and learn more about their art studio by visiting their website at www.gorettifineart.com

In this special podcast episode, Fr. Luke Mata shares a reflection on how we can better accompany Christ in his Passion this Holy Week.We hope our followers have wonderful Easter! Subscribe to the Fairest Love newsletter for more podcasts, insightful blog posts, and updates!

DISCLAIMER: This episode contains some discussion of sensitive topics regarding trauma and different forms of abuse. Discretion is advised. In this episode of the Fairest Love Podcast, we discuss how parents can help children learn to heal and forgive after experiencing difficulties or trauma. Lindsey Zitzmann, a trauma-informed certified life coach, discusses the signs of trauma in children while also sharing how we can teach our children to forgive through our example as well as returning back to childhood innocence. You can read about Lindsey’s work and articles from her blog at https://www.lindseyzitzmann.com/blog/

This Lenten reflection from Fr. Luke Mata helps us to recenter our intentions for Lent. Through our daily sacrifices and opportunities to love God, we are able to convert our hearts and turn towards the Cross. Whether it’s the very beginning or more than halfway through, Lent is a time for conversion. We can always begin again! Subscribe to the Fairest Love newsletter for more podcasts, insightful blog posts, and updates!

DISCLAIMER: This episode contains the discussion of sensitive topics regarding pornography and addiction. Discretion is advised.Forgiveness is not one moment in the course of your relationship. It happens everyday and requires the conscious decision to allow the pain and hurt to be overcome by charity and healing.On today’s show, we are joined by Mary Lenaburg, author of Be Brave in the Scared and Be Bold in the Broken, as well as a mentor for women dealing with loss, addiction, and trauma.Mary shares with us how through the many trials and sufferings within marriage, forgiveness is possible. She explains how by the inspiration of her children and the help of friends and spiritual directors, she and her husband were able to heal from their addictions and come to better love each other.Learn more about Mary’s story and the mentorship program that she is providing for women by visiting her website at marylenaburg.comYou can listen to the Mary & Jerry Podcast here.

There are many instances throughout marriage where couples may grow in resentment and find it hard to forgive each other. Dr. Bob Schuchts, founder of the John Paul II Healing Center, shares with us how we can build the muscle of forgiveness through humility. He explains the powerful example that parents can be to their children by showing charity and patience to each other.The John Paul II Healing Center has a number of events throughout the country that help marriages and individuals heal and grow in love. You can view their events on their website at jpiihealingcenter.org

In this episode, we discuss the effects of pornography on marriages and how one can heal from this addiction. We are joined by Dr. Peter Kleponis, founder of Integrity Starts Here! — a program designed to help men and women recover from sexual addictions. Dr. Pete shares his insights on the nature of porn and how it affects the brain as well as how parents can protect their children from exposure. DISCLAIMER: This episode contains the discussion of sensitive topics regarding pornography and addiction. Discretion is advised. You can find Dr. Peter’s program on the Integrity Starts Here! website as well as Integrity Restored. Subscribe to the Fairest Love newsletter for more podcasts, insightful blog posts, and updates!

The Lenten season brings opportunities to reflect on many important aspects of our faith. Fr. Luke Mata offers a reflection on sin and the need for confession especially during this season of prayer and penance. May we seek forgiveness and desire to better imitate Christ!Subscribe to the Fairest Love newsletter for more podcasts, insightful blog posts, and updates!

Recognizing that a lot of challenges from in-laws may be rooted in misunderstanding or even unmet expectations, what better way to maneuver through those relationships than allowing for the benefit-of-the-doubt and a charitable acceptance of who they are? Janet Quinlan, certified life coach for mothers and women, explains how to navigate your relationships with in-laws, establish boundaries (on both sides), and change your thoughts to better understand and love your spouse’s parents. Janet’s podcast Finding Joy in Marriage & Motherhood can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms. You can visit her website at janetquinlan.com Subscribe to the Fairest Love newsletter for more podcasts, insightful blog posts, and updates!

How might we better serve our families and children in a nurturing and holistic way? Jackie Mulligan, founder of Reform Wellness, discusses how having a Christ-centered approach to health and wellness creates a greater capacity for us to love and serve others. She shares how families can grow both physically and spiritually through building virtue and how to intentionally live for family members. For more information about the wellness apostolate that Jackie founded, visit reformwellness.co or Instagram at @reform_wellness Subscribe to the Fairest Love newsletter for more podcasts, insightful blog posts, and updates!

We begin the month of February looking at how we can overcome the sense of loneliness felt in relationships by developing a stronger emotional intimacy with those we are close to.Regina Boyd, licensed mental health and family therapist, discusses how our emotional connections are a core need within our relationships. She shares ideas on how to develop this emotional intimacy with our spouses and children.Regina’s book, Leaving Loneliness Behind, can be purchased at Ave Maria Press, and you can explore her services at reginaboyd.com IG: @boydcounselingservices Subscribe to the Fairest Love newsletter for more podcasts, insightful blog posts, and updates!

As we wrap up the month of new beginnings, we’re excited to share the advice and wisdom of Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira, founders of WalletWin.It is never too late to create financial goals as a family, and they will bring you much peace! Jonathan and Amanda share their suggestions for starting a budget and how to help your children grow in financial literacy so that everyone can be good stewards of their money.You can explore their products at https://walletwin.com/ as well as download a free budget guide at https://catholicbudgetguide.comSubscribe to the Fairest Love newsletter for more podcasts, insightful blog posts, and updates!