The Catholic Couple

What if one prayer could change your home… your family… and even your work?In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Bobby sits down with Jonathan Conrad, CEO and founder of The Catholic Woodworker, to talk about the prayer that quietly transformed his life: the Rosary.What began as a woodworking business slowly became something much deeper—a mission centered on beauty, prayer, and helping families grow closer to God. As Jonathan shares his faith journey, we unpack why the Rosary matters, why praying together strengthens families, and how sacred beauty can draw hearts back to Christ.This conversation isn’t just about rosaries—it’s about:Why the Rosary is one of the most powerful prayers for familiesHow prayer shapes the culture of a homeWhy beauty in our faith life matters more than we realizeHow The Catholic Woodworker has become both a successful business and a ministry, employing over 30 stay-at-home moms who create rosaries from their own homesIf you’re longing for deeper prayer in your family, struggling to stay consistent, or simply curious why so many Catholics are rediscovering the Rosary, this episode is for you.👉 If this conversation resonates with you, subscribe to the channel so you don’t miss future episodes on faith, marriage, and building a Christ-centered home.💬 We’d also love to hear from you: Do you pray the Rosary as a family? Why or why not? Drop a comment below and join the conversation.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we sit down with internationally acclaimed Italian journalist and author Costanza Miriano to discuss her newest book from Sophia Institute Press, Blessed Is the Day We Got It Wrong.If you’ve ever felt like you’re “failing” at marriage, this conversation will set your heart free.Costanza invites us into a refreshingly honest vision of marriage—one where mistakes aren’t signs of failure but sacred opportunities for grace, humility, and deeper unity. Drawing from the wisdom in her book, she reminds us that marriage isn’t a project we master but a lifelong journey where two imperfect people learn, fall, rise, and grow together with God’s help.In this episode we explore:Why a “perfect marriage” doesn’t exist—and that’s good newsHow God uses our failures to teach us how to “get it right”The beauty of forgiveness, surrender, sacrifice, and starting againWhy the world misunderstands marriage successHow couples can transform conflict into communionThe power of choosing love—especially on the days we get it wrongCostanza’s joyful, grounded, distinctly Catholic perspective on love and married life will inspire you to see your relationship in a new light: not as something to perfect, but as something to continually renew through grace.If you and your spouse want to grow closer—not by avoiding mistakes, but by learning from them—this is the episode to watch.Because in God’s hands, even the messiest moments can become miracles.https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Dr. Carrie Gress to discuss her upcoming book, Something Wicked: Why Feminism Can’t Be Fused with Christianity.Together, we walk through the origins of the feminist movement, the key players who shaped it, and how the ideology has evolved into the modern wave we see today. Dr. Gress exposes the hidden philosophies, spiritual influences, and cultural currents that have guided feminism from the very beginning—many of which directly contradict the Christian worldview.We explore tough but essential questions:Is it possible to be both Christian and feminist?What are the underlying motives embedded in the movement?Why has feminism so often undermined marriage, motherhood, and the dignity of women?How did we get from women’s rights to today’s aggressive, anti-family activism?Dr. Gress brings clarity, history, and deep insight to a topic that shapes nearly every corner of the culture. Whether you agree or not, this conversation will challenge you to look beyond the slogans and see what’s really at work.If you’re passionate about faith, culture, marriage, and the future of the Church, you won’t want to miss this episode.Subscribe, share, and join the conversation as we dive into one of the most important cultural debates of our time.https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

Did Jesus appear far more after the Resurrection than most Catholics have ever learned? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Michael Lichens, who wrote the introduction, to dive into the astonishing and deeply moving accounts of Christ appearing throughout history — not only in Scripture, but in documented apparitions to saints, mystics, and ordinary people.Drawing from the incredible new book published by Sophia Institute Press, World of Jesus’ Apparitions by Wincenty Laszewski, we uncover apparitions of the Risen Lord you were never taught in CCD — from early Christianity all the way to modern times.🔥 In this episode we cover: • The hidden history of Jesus’ post-Resurrection apparitions • Astonishing encounters with saints like Padre Pio, St. Faustina, St. Margaret Mary, and more • How Christ continues to speak, guide, and appear throughout the ages • Why these appearances matter for your spiritual life today • The difference between private revelation and dogma — and why the Church encourages authentic devotion • The role these apparitions play in strengthening faith, hope, and trust in the living JesusWhether you’ve been Catholic your whole life or you’re new to the faith, this conversation will change the way you understand the Resurrection, the supernatural, and the truth that Jesus is alive, active, and still appearing in our world.📘 Get the book from Sophia Institute Press: World of Jesus’ Apparitions by Wincenty Laszewski🙏 If this episode helps you grow in your faith, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who loves the Catholic faith!Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share!#CatholicPodcast #TheCatholicCouple #JesusApparitions #MichaelLichens #SophiaInstitutePress #CatholicChurch #RisenJesus #PrivateRevelation #CatholicSaints #CatholicFaith #PadrePio #StFaustina #CatholicYouTube #ChristianPodcasthttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85

If you’ve ever wondered why people are flocking back to tradition — incense, Latin, pilgrimage, ritual, reverence — you’re gonna want to hear what a former Hollywood actor discovered across Spain that most Catholics have never seen.What happens when a Hollywood actor spends years chasing truth… and finds it in the last place he expected?In this week’s episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Bobby sits down with Austin Peck — former soap-opera star turned Catholic storyteller — for a raw, fascinating, and deeply human conversation about his journey from Hollywood sets to the heart of the Church.After a powerful conversion, Austin dove into Scripture, wrestled with Christian identity, and walked a long road through evangelicalism. But the deeper he searched, the more he was drawn toward something ancient, rooted, and shockingly alive: Catholic Tradition.Now, Austin is helping the world rediscover it.He joins us to talk about his newest project with Mass of the Ages: the all-new series Discover Tradition, where he serves as host and co-producer. In Episode 1, Austin travels across Spain during Holy Week, uncovering the breathtaking rituals, devotions, and cultural expressions that point to the depth and beauty of the Catholic faith.🔥 Why You’ll Want to ListenThis episode explores: • Austin’s Hollywood-to-Catholicism conversion — and the surprising moments that changed everything • Why so many Christians are being drawn back to Tradition in a world that feels unmoored • Behind the scenes of Discover Tradition and what makes this series different from anything Mass of the Ages has done before • The power of embodied faith — processions, penance, beauty, and why Spain’s Holy Week hits so deeply • What Austin learned about masculinity, meaning, and mission by rediscovering the ancient practices of the Church • Why Tradition isn’t “going backward,” but going deeperhttps://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85