The Catholic Dad Show

For Catholic dads

About the show

Join Chris and Matt on the epic journey of Catholic fatherhood where we will learn together, grow together, and laugh a lot along the way.

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Episodes

  • Catholic Dad Checkup

    November 16th, 2023  |  29 mins 49 secs
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    Is it time for a check-up on how you’re doing as a father? What does that check-up look like? Matt & Chris give 5 areas to evaluate and make you an even better father to your children.

  • Is Your Family An Idol?

    November 2nd, 2023  |  31 mins 33 secs
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    A recent viral post has Matt & Chris thinking about the rightful place the family has in your life as a Catholic Dad. Is your family placed above Christ in your life? How can you evaluate if Christ is the priority? Find out in this week’s episode of the Catholic Dad Show!

  • Eucharistic Revival (Part 2) with Fr. Tim Anastos

    October 19th, 2023  |  29 mins 58 secs
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    Matt & Chris are back to continue discussing the Eucharistic Revival. This time, they’re joined by Fr. Tim Anastos, a USCCB Eucharistic Preacher. They talk about what the Eucharistic Revival means for you, as a Catholic Dad, and your family. Your intimate relationship with God is the most important step in forming your children to have a relationship with the Lord.

  • 3 things a Punk Rock Show taught me for Catholic Dads!

    October 5th, 2023  |  33 mins 10 secs
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    Only Chris Bartlett could leave the concert of a small punk rock band with several lessons he wants to share with Catholic Dads. He and Matt discuss bringing your kids to a punk rock concert and how the Holy Spirit moves even there. This episode is for all the punk rock dads.

  • Euchastic Revival with Fr. Brian Welter

    September 21st, 2023  |  35 mins 50 secs
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    There’s a Eucharistic Revival happening in America right now. Chris & Matt interview Fr. Brian about what the Eucharistic Revival is and what to do about it as a Catholic Dad.

  • Episode 49: What every parent needs to know about AI Chat GPT

    September 7th, 2023  |  37 mins 12 secs
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    Is Chat AI taking over? How should we view it morally? In what capacity should our children have access to using it? These are just a few questions that Matt & Chris discuss in today’s episode.

  • Simplicity

    August 24th, 2023  |  31 mins 34 secs
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    Matt & Chris talk about ways to bring about simplicity in our lives. They share practical tips and examples of what they have practiced in their own families.

  • The Duggar Documentary "Shiny Happy People" | Part 2

    August 10th, 2023  |  32 mins 41 secs
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    Chris and Matt have more to discuss about the Amazon Prime show “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets.” This time, they discuss big families, what childhood and responsibility should look like, pros and cons of homeschooling, and the role of the father in protecting their children’s purity.

  • The Duggar Documentary "Shiny Happy People" | Part 1

    July 27th, 2023  |  32 mins 21 secs
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    Have you seen the Amazon Prime show “Shiny Happy Family: Duggar Family Secrets”? In this episode, Matt and Chris come ready to dive into the truths and lies involving Christianity and the Duggars that they saw in the 4 episodes of the show.

  • Saints Alive w/ Alex Dee

    July 13th, 2023  |  35 mins 3 secs
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    Chris speaks with Alex Dee, a husband, father, actor, & “swiss army knife.” Alex is the co-founder of the Saints Alive podcast, which takes the lives of the saints and turns them into audio dramas to inspire children of today. Chris & Alex discuss the story behind the podcast, how “Saints Alive” is a great resource for your children, and our call to sainthood.

  • Dealing with Miscarriage as a Dad

    June 29th, 2023  |  31 mins 30 secs
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    This episode of The Catholic Dad Show focuses on what it’s like to be a husband and father during a miscarriage. Chris & Matt share how they personally responded and give advice for those experiencing this tragedy or know someone who is.

  • Unexpected Places for Pro-Parenting Tips

    June 15th, 2023  |  31 mins 16 secs
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    Matt and Chris discuss moments in which some of the best parental advice has come when they were least expecting it. They dive deeper into what to do with that parental advice & determining if it is worth implementing it into your own family.

  • Catholic Dads Review Exodus 90

    June 1st, 2023  |  31 mins 11 secs
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    Matt & Chris have both participated in Exodus 90 and talk about the good, the bad and ugly of the program.

  • How to Fight for Great Faith Formation for your Kids

    May 18th, 2023  |  31 mins 5 secs
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    This episode of The Catholic Dad Show focuses on how to advocate for great faith formation for your kids, especially during the sacramental prep process. Chris and Matt break down how best to partner with a parish to help your child grow in their faith & what you can do as a parent to prepare your children at home.

  • How to Prepare My Kids for Sacraments

    May 4th, 2023  |  30 mins 27 secs
    baptism, catholic, catholic dad, dad, dad podcast, father, fatherhood, fatherhood podcast, first communion, sacramental prep

    This episode dives into moving your child through the process of sacremental formation. Matt and Chris discuss how the full process works, some obstancles that you might face along the way and how to overcome them. This episode also talks about the do's and don'ts of choosing Godparents and Confirmation sponsors.

  • In Over Your Head

    April 17th, 2023  |  30 mins 55 secs
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    Matt & Chris talk about the times where we're exhausted, over-committed and simply in over our heads. How do we get out? How do we avoid them in the future? The guys both share about times that they have been in this scenario, how it effected their ministry, family and spiritual life & their reflections on what could have gone better.