The Catholic Couple
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Halloween, Exorcisms & Demons: What Catholics Need to Know
Are aliens demons? Why is our culture obsessed with exorcisms, and how should Catholic parents talk to their kids about Halloween, demons, and spiritual warfare?
Bobby and Katie Fredericksen tackle these questions on The Catholic Couple Podcast, connecting our fascination with the supernatural to the conversations Catholic families need to have about faith, fear, and eternity.
From Halloween and exorcist priests to alien speculation and the Four Last Things, we discuss how to take spiritual realities seriously while keeping Jesus Christ at the center.
In this episode:
• Halloween and Catholic parenting: What is...
What’s Drawing People to Catholicism? | Father Leo Patalinghug
What’s drawing people to Catholicism—and how can we help them take the next step toward Christ?
Fr. Leo Patalinghug joins The Catholic Couple Podcast for a conversation about the “Catholic curious,” sharing the faith, and helping people move from online questions to a personal encounter with Jesus and His Church.
Known as the “cooking priest,” Father Leo brings together food, faith, and hospitality through his Plating Grace ministry. We explore his Feed My Faith pilgrimages for Catholic-curious content creators and the call within his priesthood to meet people who are searching for God.
IN THIS...
Fatima’s Message Is More Urgent Than Ever—with Ralph Martin
Why does Fatima still matter today? Ralph Martin joins The Catholic Couple Podcast to explore Our Lady of Fatima’s message and his new book, Hearts Beating as One: The Spiritual Heart of Fatima, from Sophia Institute Press.
As October 13 approaches, Bobby and Katie sit down with Ralph for a conversation about Fatima, the three shepherd children, and the spiritual meaning of Mary’s message for our lives today.
Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta responded to Our Lady with extraordinary faith. Their story invites each of us to take prayer, sacrifice, conversion, and our relationship with Jesu...
Why Saint Michael Matters More Than Ever | The Feast of the Archangels
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
In this episode, we dive into the Feast of the Archangels and the powerful role of Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel, and Saint Raphael in Scripture, Catholic tradition, and the spiritual life.
Why are Catholics so drawn to Saint Michael? Why does the Church pray, “defend us in battle”? What does spiritual warfare actually mean? And what can Saint Michael teach us about courage, sacrifice, masculinity, holiness, and standing firm against evil?
For me, this is personal. Saint Michael is my confirmation saint, I have the Sain...
Fulton Sheen Is Being Beatified: The Miracle, the Delay & What It Means
Fulton Sheen’s Miracle: 61 Minutes Without a Heartbeat | The Road to Beatification
A baby was born without a heartbeat. For 61 minutes, doctors fought to save his life while his parents prayed for the intercession of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. What happened next would become the miracle that advanced Fulton Sheen’s cause for beatification.
In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Bobby Fredericksen shares the extraordinary story of James Fulton Engstrom, whose remarkable recovery was officially recognized by the Catholic Church as a miracle attributed to Fulton Sheen’s intercession.
As t...
Priest Couldn’t Lift the Chalice During Mass — Was This a Eucharistic Miracle?
A Catholic priest began weeping during the consecration and says the chalice became too heavy for him to lift. What happened to Father Brent Bowman during Mass — and was this a Eucharistic miracle?
Father Brent Bowman, a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and chaplain at Chesterton Academy, experienced an extraordinary moment while celebrating Mass on September 14, 2026, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
During the consecration of the Precious Blood, Father Bowman says he was given an interior awareness of the power of the words being spoken an...
Fulton Sheen’s Secret to Suffering Well | Chantal Howard
What did Fulton Sheen teach about suffering, wounds, healing, and the Cross—and why does his message matter so much today?
In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we sit down with Chantal Howard, author of the new book Show Me Your Scars: Fulton Sheen’s Theology of Suffering for a Wounded World, to talk about Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s powerful understanding of suffering, redemptive suffering, and what God can do with the wounds we carry. Chantal helps us unpack why Sheen believed suffering does not have to be meanin...
Most Catholics Are Ignoring This Part of the Spiritual Life | Chase Crouse
What if becoming healthier could actually help you become holier?
For many Catholics, physical health and spiritual health can feel like two completely separate parts of life. We pray, go to Mass, receive the sacraments, and work on our spiritual lives, while things like exercise, nutrition, sleep, discipline, and daily routines get pushed into another category.
But should they be separated?
In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Bobby sits down with Chase Crouse, founder of Hypuro Fit and author of the new book S...
5 Things Every Parent Should Know | Advice From a Catholic School Principal
What does a Catholic school principal wish every parent knew about raising their kids?
After years of working with students, teachers, and families, Katie has seen the same parenting challenges come up again and again.
In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we break down five things every parent should know about raising resilient, respectful, faith-filled children.
These aren't just lessons for parents with children in Catholic school. They're practical lessons about Catholic parenting, Christian parenting, discipline, education, resilience, reading, faith, and forming children who...
Can What You Wear Actually Bring Someone to Jesus?
Can what you wear actually bring someone closer to Jesus?
On this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Bobby sits down with Michael Kalivas, founder of Saintly Society, a Catholic clothing and apparel company creating hats, shirts, and Catholic gear designed to help Catholics boldly wear their faith.
We talk about the story behind Saintly Society, Catholic entrepreneurship, evangelization, masculine Catholic style, and why something as simple as a Catholic hat or shirt can open the door to a conversation about Jesus Christ.
Our Catholic faith was never meant...
What if evangelization doesn’t begin at church—but around your dinner table?
What if evangelization doesn’t begin at church—but around your dinner table?
In Part 2 of our conversation on Catholic life and evangelization, we get practical about what it actually looks like to bring people closer to Jesus.
Evangelization doesn’t always mean having the perfect theological argument or convincing someone to come to Mass. Often, it begins with the ordinary things we’re already doing: inviting someone into our home, sharing a meal, letting our kids play together, building genuine friendships, and putting Christ at the center of it all.
The Cath...
The Catholic Life Most People Have Never Experienced
Have you ever experienced authentic Catholic community?
For many Catholics, the faith has become something we do for one hour on Sunday. But what if the Church was always meant to be so much more?
In this episode of The Catholic Couple, Bobby shares a weekend that perfectly captures what Catholic life can look like when Jesus is truly at the center. Families gather around a campfire, kids climb an old grain silo turned into a climbing wall, friendships grow, meals are shared, and the day reaches its high point with...
Shawn Ryan's Story Reveals Why Men Are Coming Back to Jesus
Shawn Ryan's return to faith has captured the attention of millions, but his story points to something much bigger.
Across the country, more men are searching for truth, purpose, and a relationship with Jesus Christ. In his conversation with Tucker Carlson, Shawn Ryan shared how confronting the reality of good and evil, heaven and hell, became part of his journey back to faith.
In this episode of The Catholic Couple with Just Bobby, we explore why so many men are returning to Christianity and what they're truly looking for. Is it simply a...
Why Good Catholic Men Quietly Drift Away
Why do so many good Catholic men slowly drift away from their faith?
It's usually not because they stop believing in God.
It's because they become isolated.
After years of leading Catholic men's Bible studies, men's groups, retreats, and workouts, I've noticed a pattern. Men rarely walk away from Jesus overnight. Instead, they slowly drift through discouragement, busyness, loneliness, and a lack of authentic brotherhood.
In this episode, I share my own story of drifting, the spiritual attacks that often come before God bears fruit, and why isolation may be the...
Why Catholics Are Fighting More Than Ever
For years, it feels like Catholics have been asked to choose a side.
Traditional or progressive.
Latin Mass or Novus Ordo.
Justice or truth.
Mercy or doctrine.
Evangelization or tradition.
But what if we've been asking the wrong question?
In this episode of The Catholic Couple, Bobby and Katie discuss why division has become one of the greatest challenges facing Catholics today and why the answer isn't picking another side—it's becoming a saint.
Drawing from Scripture, Church history, René Girard's sca...
From Power Rangers to Catholic Faith | Jessica Rey's Surprising Journey
What happens when a former Power Ranger encounters Jesus Christ and realizes she was made for more?
In this episode of The Catholic Couple, Bobby and Katie sit down with Jessica Rey—best known as Alyssa Enrilé, the White Wild Force Ranger—to talk about her journey from Hollywood to a deeper Catholic faith, marriage, motherhood, modesty, and homeschooling.
Jessica shares how her life changed after an unexpected invitation to prayer, how she came back to the Catholic Church, and why she now believes women deserve more than the messages modern culture gives them.
W...
What If Women Need a Better Option Than Modern Culture Is Offering? | January Donovan
Why are so many women and girls struggling with identity, confidence, and purpose today?
In this episode, Katie sat down with January Donovan, founder of The Woman School, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and mother of eight, for a thoughtful conversation about the challenges facing women in modern culture and what it takes to build a meaningful life.
As a school principal and the mother of a middle school daughter, I found much of this conversation deeply relevant.
We discuss the messages young women are receiving, the gap between achievement and fulfillment, the role of men...
We Stopped Fighting About Screen Time (Our Summer Screen Contract)
We Stopped Fighting About Screen Time (Our Summer Screen Contract)
Summer break is here, and for many families that means one thing: more screen time battles.
In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Bobby and Katie Fredericksen share the Summer Screen Contract that helped their family stop arguing about screens and start building responsibility, freedom, and healthy habits.
Instead of becoming the screen police, we discovered a simple system that encourages our kids to read, learn, train, help around the house, and enjoy being kids before reaching for devices.
In...
The Biggest Lie Catholics Have Been Sold
The biggest lie Catholics have been sold is that we have to choose a side.
Traditional or progressive.
Conservative or liberal.
Truth or love.
Justice or mercy.
But what if the reason so many Catholics feel frustrated, exhausted, and even spiritually homeless is because Jesus never fit into those categories in the first place?
In this episode, Bobby explores the central idea behind his forthcoming book from Ave Maria Press, Guardians and Prophets: Living a Both/And Faith in an Either/Or World.
What is a prophet?
W...
What a 13-Year-Old Wishes Adults Understood | Parenting, Phones, Stress & Faith
What is it really like being 13 years old today?
In this special episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Katie is out, so my daughter Avery joins me behind the microphone for an honest conversation about the challenges, pressures, and realities of growing up in today's world.
From social media and cell phones to friendships, school stress, anxiety, sports, faith, and family life, Avery shares what many kids are thinking but often struggle to tell their parents.
If you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, youth minister, or anyone who works with young people, this episode...
Why I Felt Spiritually Homeless in Christianity | Divine Tension
Why are so many Christians spiritually exhausted today?
Why does modern Christianity feel increasingly divided, tribal, political, and shallow?
In this deeply personal episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, Bobby shares the powerful conversion story behind his upcoming book, Divine Tension: Why the Catholic Church Doesn’t Choose Sides.
From partying, gambling, anxiety, and searching for meaning… to a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ at Midnight Mass inside one of Chicago’s most beautiful Catholic churches… this episode explores the deeper tensions many Christians feel but struggle to explain.
This isn’t about ch...
Catholic Priest Speaks Out On What Matters Most: Fr. Sammie Maletta on Discipleship
BE DISCIPLES. MAKE DISCIPLES. | Fr. Sammie Maletta on Parish Renewal, Leadership & the Holy Spirit
What does it actually take to renew a parish?
In this powerful episode, we sit down with our very own pastor, Fr. Sammie Maletta of St. John the Evangelist Parish, to discuss his new book:
“Be Disciples. Make Disciples: Eight Leadership Principles to Build a Spirit-Driven , Vision Focused Parish
Together, we unpack the 8 leadership principles behind parish renewal and transformation, and the incredible story of how St. John became a thriving, mission-driven Catholic parish.
But th...
The Crisis of Masculinity (And What the Church Gets Right)
Why are so many men struggling today?
In this episode of The Catholic Couple, we dive deep into the crisis of masculinity, spiritual leadership, Catholic discipleship, marriage, fatherhood, and what authentic manhood actually looks like through the lens of the Catholic faith.
This conversation introduces the vision behind Sacramental Masculinity — a movement focused on forming strong, holy, Spirit-led men who live with purpose, discipline, virtue, and mission.
Modern culture often gives men two false options:
• passive and weak
or
• aggressive and toxic
But authentic Catholic masculinity is neither.
Tr...
5 Things Every Husband Needs to Know About His Wife
Most men love their wives… but don’t always know how to love them well.
In this episode, we break down 5 things every husband needs to know about his wife—not from a cultural perspective, but from biblical truth, Catholic teaching, and real-life marriage experience.
If you’ve ever felt like:
You’re trying to fix everything but it’s not helping Your wife is overwhelmed and you don’t know what she needs There’s tension in your home you can’t quite explainThis episode is your wife cheat sheet.<...
5 Things Every Catholic Family MUST Do This Spring (Don’t Miss #3)
If your Catholic home feels off, these 5 simple habits will reset everything.
In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we share practical ways to strengthen your marriage, grow your family in faith, and live the Easter season with intention.
Spring is a time of renewal—but as Catholics, we’re not just in spring… we’re in the 50 days of Easter. That means we’re called to live like people of the Resurrection—full of life, joy, and the Holy Spirit.
In this episode, we walk through:
How to build a Catholic family routine...Jesus Isn’t Conservative or Liberal… And That Should Terrify You
Jesus is not a Republican. Jesus is not a Democrat. And if we try to force Him into either box, we misunderstand the Gospel entirely.
In this episode, we break down the Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17) and what it reveals about one of the biggest problems in the Church today: Catholics dividing Jesus into political ideologies.
One year after the death of Pope Francis and one year into the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, tensions among American Catholics are still high. From debates about immigration, social teaching, and the “order of love,” to disagreements between poli...
Divine Mercy Sunday Explained (Most Catholics Don’t Know This)
Divine Mercy Sunday is one of the most powerful and overlooked feast days in the Catholic Church—and most Catholics don’t fully understand what’s being offered.
In this video, we break down what Divine Mercy Sunday is, why it matters, and how you can receive the incredible graces Jesus promised through this devotion.
Jesus told St. Faustina Kowalska that on Divine Mercy Sunday, souls can receive not only forgiveness of sins—but also remission of the punishment due to sin. That’s extraordinary mercy.
We walk through the ABC’s of Divine Me...
From Judas to Jesus: Michael Girgenti’s Journey Back to Faith
From Judas to Jesus: Michael Girgenti’s Journey Back to Faith | The Catholic Couple Podcast
🎬 From red carpets to redemption, Michael Vincent Girgenti shares his incredible journey from Hollywood fame to a life of faith. A two-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter (collaborating with Lecrae and more), Michael’s career spans music, modeling, acting, and filmmaking—but his story is about so much more than success.
✨ In this episode, Michael opens up about:
His modeling career with Elite Model Management and the infamous Kourtney Kardashian photoshoot that had TMZ speculating he was the b...The One Choice That Separates Heroes From Villains
Every villain has a backstory… and it usually starts with a wound.
A moment of pain. Rejection. Loss. Betrayal.
But here’s what most people miss—heroes have wounds too.
So what’s the difference?
In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we break down the one decision that determines whether pain turns into bitterness… or becomes something that leads to growth, purpose, and holiness.
From characters like Anakin Skywalker, Spider-Man, Batman, and the Joker… to real-life struggles our kids face today—this conversation ge...
Married but on Different Faith Pages? | Catholic Marriage Advice
Married but on Different Faith Pages? | Catholic Marriage Advice When Your Spouse Isn’t Growing Spiritually
What do you do when you love your spouse… but your faith lives look completely different?
Many Catholic marriages experience a season where one spouse is growing deeper in their relationship with Jesus Christ, attending Holy Mass, praying the Rosary, and diving into the Catholic faith—while the other spouse feels distant, lukewarm, or uninterested.
If you’ve ever wondered:
• What if my spou...
The Hardest Catholic Prayer? The Litany of Humility Explained
The Litany of Humility may be the most difficult prayer in the Catholic Church. Why would anyone ask God to be forgotten, overlooked, or even despised?
In this episode, Bobby interviews Catholic author Patrick O'Hearn about the spiritual power behind this radical prayer and his book Humility of the Saints from Sophia Institute Press.
In his new book Humility of the Saints, published by Sophia Institute Press. Together, they unpack the spiritual depth behind the famous Litany of Humility, walking line-by-line through the prayer many saints loved—but...
What You CAN'T See at Mass!
What is really happening at Mass… that we can’t see?
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Joe Helow to unpack The Real Presence: The Mass (TheRealPresenceFilm)—a stunning 28-minute film that reveals the unseen spiritual reality of the Catholic Mass through breathtaking liturgical imagery and artistic augmented reality.
At the heart of the film is the Church’s bold and beautiful claim: Jesus Christ is truly present in the Eucharist—not symbolically, not metaphorically—but in reality.
With recent studies showing that many Catholics no longer believe in the Real Presence, thi...
Prodigal to Purpose: My Conversion + Pray40 Lenten Journey
In this powerful episode, we unpack Luke 15’s Parable of the Prodigal Son and connect it to real conversion, Lenten prayer, and the transformative journey of returning home to God. 🌟
We dive into:
🔥 My personal conversion story — how I wandered, returned, and found mercy
🙏 The Lent #Pray40 Challenge with Hallow — inspired by the Prodigal Son’s return and The Brothers Karamazov theme of mercy and restoration 🌿
🕊️ The Jesus Prayer and how a daily rhythm of prayer helps us grow closer to Christ
📖 How Mother Olga, Mark Wahlberg & Chris...
Don’t Waste Lent: A 40-Day Reset for Your Marriage & Family
Most Catholic families treat Lent like a 40‑day diet instead of a 40‑day transformation for their homes. In this episode, we show you how to stop “giving up chocolate and quitting by week two” and start using Lent as boot camp for your marriage and family.
We’re talking to Catholic couples and families who are tired of going through the motions—Ash Wednesday, fish fries, a small sacrifice—and then hitting Easter with nothing really different in their hearts or homes. Instead of random Lenten promises, we walk you through a simple, 5-part framework to help you ac...
Marriage Secrets: It's Not About You!
Marriage isn’t about getting what you want—it’s about getting each other to heaven.
In this episode of The Catholic Couple, Bobby and Katie unpack one of the most counter-cultural truths of Catholic marriage: the path to holiness is paved with interruptions, inconveniences, sacrifice, and the Cross.
From daily annoyances to seasons of real suffering, marriage constantly invites us to die to ourselves. In this conversation, we talk honestly about:
Why marriage is full of interruptions (and why that’s not a mistake)Doing things y...Should Catholics Be Afraid of AI? with TJ Burdick
In this episode, we unpack a powerful article we discussed on the show that tackles one of the most pressing questions of our digital age: What is an algorithm, really—and what is it doing to our souls? with guest, TJ Burdick
we explore how modern AI systems are not neutral tools, but machines designed to exploit our weaknesses, feed our vices, and keep us addicted to a hyper-reality that slowly pulls us away from real life, real relationships, and ultimately, God.
We dive into his article on CatholicExchange.co...
4 Simple Habits That Will Transform Your Marriage
What if improving your marriage didn’t require a major overhaul—but a return to a few simple, intentional habits?
In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we break down four powerful marriage habits inspired by a viral clip from Arthur Brooks (Harvard professor and happiness researcher) that he shared on the Tim Ferriss Podcast. While Arthur Brooks approaches marriage from science and psychology, we show how his insights beautifully align with Catholic teaching, Sacred Scripture, and the wisdom of the saints.
Arthur Brooks chal...
The Road to Renewal: How the Church Moves from Maintenance to Mission with Ron Huntley
What does real renewal in the Church actually look like—and why do so many parishes struggle to move from maintenance to mission?
In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we sit down with our good friend Ron Huntley, a seasoned Catholic leadership coach who works with dozens of dioceses and countless priests across the country. Ron has spent years helping Church leaders build healthy cultures, authentic discipleship, and truly evangelizing parishes—and his work is rooted in one clear mission: bringing the Great Commission (Matt...
This Little Light of Thine: Helping Children Fall in Love With the Eucharist
What does the sanctuary candle really mean—and how can it help our children fall in love with Jesus in the Eucharist?
In this powerful and heartwarming episode, we sit down with Catholic author Susan Joy Bellavance to discuss her new children’s book from Sophia Institute Press, This Little Light of Thine. This beautifully illustrated story follows the sanctuary candle as it travels from church to church, gently teaching children (and adults) the profound truth it represents: Jesus Christ is truly present in the Tabernacle.
Susan explains how the...
Saintifi: The App That Is Changing How Catholics Learn the Faith (Unlimited Audiobooks for One Price )
In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast, we sit down with Charlie McKinney, President of Sophia Institute Press, to talk about one of the most exciting developments in Catholic media today—the Saintifi app.
Saintifi is a Catholic audiobook app designed for busy Catholics who want to grow in their faith but struggle to find time to read. With unlimited access to over 250 Catholic books, and 8–10 new titles added every month, Saintifi allows you to listen to trusted Catholic teaching wherever life takes...
