The Catholic Dad Show

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

59 episodes of The Catholic Dad Show since the first episode, which aired on October 26th, 2021.

  • 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
    busyness, catholic, catholic dad, chris bartlett, dad, dad podcast, father, fatherhood, fatherhood podcast, matt rice

    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.

  • Should I send my kids to Catholic School?

    March 30th, 2023  |  39 mins 29 secs
    catholic, catholic dad, catholic parents, catholic school, dad, dad podcast, faith formation, father, fatherhood, fatherhood podcast, home school, public school

    The age old question: Catholic school, public school or home school. In this episode, Matt and Chris ponder what the benefits may be of sending your kids to Catholic schools in regards to their faith formation. They also discuss how you should approach your kid's faith formation based on which schooling option you choose.

  • Kids at Mass: 5 Essentials for Catholic Fathers

    March 16th, 2023  |  35 mins 26 secs
    catholic, catholic dad, catholic mass, catholic parenting, dad, dad podcast, father, fatherhood, fatherhood podcast

    Matt and Chris talk about the steps parents take to compel our children to behave in Mass. They discuss tactics that they have used to help their own kids focus in Mass and not be a distraction to others.

  • How to Fast for Catholics (and also how NOT to fast)

    March 2nd, 2023  |  30 mins 58 secs
    catholic, catholic dad, dad, dad podcast, fasting, father, fatherhood, fatherhood podcast, lent

    In the first episode of Lent, Chris and Matt talk about how fasting can help in the spiritual life by taking the responsibility away from the physical body and putting the spiritual soul back in charge. They discuss some of the health & spiritual benefits of the practice and how fasting can be used in many different avenues in life to grow closer to God & the people you love.

  • Knights of the Cross w/Stephen Roberts

    February 16th, 2023  |  31 mins 48 secs
    catholic, catholic dad, dad, dad podcast, father, fatherhood, fatherhood podcast, knights of the cross, medieval catholicism, medieval times, stephen roberts

    In this episode, Matt and Chris sit down with Stephen Roberts who is a leading member of the production of "Knights of the Cross". They talk about the show and discuss the importance of displaying the true history of Catholicism within medieval times. They also discuss the ways that the mindset of medieval Catholics can apply to whatever our "crusade" may be today.

  • The Competitive Conundrum

    February 2nd, 2023  |  31 mins 34 secs
    catholic, catholic dad, dad, dad podcast, faith, father, fatherhood, fatherhood podcast, parenting, sports, sports and faith

    Matt and Chris discuss how to foster your children's talents through life and faith. Children will have a wide range of interests with school, church, sports and other activities. The conundrum lies in the moments where you have to prioritize & make a choice between faith obligations and other things going on simultaneously.

  • Getting Spiritually Unified

    January 19th, 2023  |  32 mins 25 secs
    catholic, catholic dad, dad, dad podcast, father, fatherhood, fatherhood podcast, marriage, spirituality

    In this episode, Matt and Chris explore the many opportunities that exist within relationship, specifically marriage, to work together as spouses and grow together in faith. They discuss how these activities are actually a way to stay spiritually connected to each other and on the same page with the other's faith journey.

  • Dad on an Empty Tank

    January 5th, 2023  |  27 mins 21 secs
    catholic, catholic dad, dad, dad podcast, father, fatherhood, fatherhood podcast, parenting, parenting tips
  • 3 Books You Should Be Reading to Your Kids

    December 8th, 2022  |  29 mins 54 secs
    books, catholic, catholic dad, dad, dad podcast, father, fatherhood, fatherhood podcast, kids books, matt meeks, reading to kids

    Chris & Matt are joined by Matt Meeks to discuss the 3 books you absolutely need to be reading to your kids!

  • 5 Gifts dads can give their kids for Christmas that don’t cost a dime

    November 24th, 2022  |  27 mins 48 secs
    catholic, catholic dad, christmas, christmas gifts, dad, dad podcast, father, fatherhood, fatherhood podcast

    Chris and Matt have some fun (and one potentially dangerous) gift you can give your kids for Christmas this year! And the best part is...it won't cost you a dime! This way your kids AND you can enjoy Christmas morning :)

  • The Catholic Dad Handbook w/J.P. Quinn

    November 10th, 2022  |  30 mins 23 secs
    catholic, catholic dad, dad, dad podcast, father, fatherhood, fatherhood podcast, j.p. quinn, new parents

    Rocket scientist and friend of the show J.P. Quinn returns to the show to share some things he's learned as a young father. He has two kids under 3 and came in to parenting with all these lofty ideas and was hit with reality like all of us parents are. He, Chris and Matt discuss how they have adapted their parenting over the years and learned how to be a parent to each of their kids particularly.

  • Allowing Failure

    October 27th, 2022  |  32 mins 6 secs
    catholic, catholic dad, dad, dad podcast, failing, father, fatherhood, fatherhood podcast, parenting, parenting fails, parenting failure

    We all want our children to succeed. So should we let them fail? How do we find the balance between protecting them and allowing them to grow from failure? Matt and Chris have the answers.

  • Wives Spirituality

    October 13th, 2022  |  28 mins 34 secs
    catholic, catholic dad, couples, dad, dad podcast, father, fatherhood, fatherhood podcast, marriage, spouse

    In this episode, Chris and Matt discuss the role that husbands play in their wives faith formation. They provide critical advice on how to approach the subject of faith within a marriage and how both spouses can work together to ensure they are walking together with Christ.

  • Virtues & Vices | Anger

    September 29th, 2022  |  32 mins 16 secs
    anger, anger issues, anger management, catholic, catholic dad, dad, dad podcast, father, fatherhood, fatherhood podcast, parenting

    Chris & Matt kick off their virtues and vices series with a conversation about dealing with anger as a parent. Let's be honest, we've all gotten angry with our kids. How do we handle that? What are some of the tips and tricks to aid us? Chris and Matt have the answers :)

  • Milestone to Manhood Part 2 w/Stephen & David Arms

    September 15th, 2022  |  36 mins 12 secs
    catholic, catholic dad, dad, dad podcast, david arms, father, fatherhood, fatherhood podcast, manhood, milestone to manhood, stephen arms

    This week they are rejoined by Stephen Arms and welcome his dad and co-author to the show, David. They dive further into the topic and David gets to shed his light as the father who led Stephen through his own rite of passage.