The Catholic Couple

Bobby and Katie Fredericksen
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Fun with Faith, Family, and Friends! Hosted by Bobby and Katie Fredericksen 

  1. 1d ago

    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 offers a unique glimpse into the mind and heart of a soon-to-be eighth grader navigating the modern world. In this episode we discuss: ✅ What stresses kids out the most today ✅ Social media, phones, and screen time ✅ Healthy boundaries for technology ✅ School pressure and academic expectations ✅ Friendships and fitting in ✅ How parents can make their children feel loved ✅ What kids wish adults understood ✅ Faith, prayer, and staying grounded ✅ Practical advice for raising confident and resilient children Avery's honesty, wisdom, and perspective may surprise you. Whether you're raising teenagers, preparing for the teen years, or simply trying to better understand the next generation, this conversation is packed with practical insights and encouragement. If this episode helps you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with another parent who could use some encouragement. 👇 What is one thing you wish adults understood when you were growing up? Let us know in the comments. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY SAINTLY SOCIETY Want to wear your faith boldly and beautifully? Check out Saintly Society for premium Catholic apparel designed to weave the Gospel into everyday life. The Agnus Dei hat featured in this episode is one of my favorites. Visit: saintlysociety.com By supporting Saintly Society, you're supporting a Catholic company committed to evangelization through high-quality clothing, hats, and accessories that spark conversations about Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith. ABOUT THE CATHOLIC COUPLE We help Catholics live their faith intentionally in marriage, family life, discipleship, and everyday living. Subscribe for: • Catholic Marriage Advice • Catholic Parenting • Family Life • Discipleship • Faith Formation • Spiritual Growth • Catholic Answers • Practical Catholic Living #CatholicParenting #Teenagers #ParentingAdvice #CatholicFamily #TheCatholicCouple https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85 Purposelycatholic.com

    43 min

  2. May 26

    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 choosing between: • Truth or love • Tradition or evangelization • Justice or holiness • Reverence or mission Catholicism has always been BOTH/AND. The word Catholic itself means “according to the whole” — the fullness of truth, the fullness of revelation, and the fullness of what Jesus Christ left His Church. In this episode we discuss: • Bobby’s dramatic Catholic conversion story • Midnight Mass and encountering the Holy Spirit • Why so many Catholics feel spiritually homeless • The danger of tribal Christianity • The problem with reducing faith into politics • The beauty of the Catholic Church • Why the Mass is both sacrifice and communion • The tension between holiness and mission • How Alpha and discipleship changed lives • Why the Church was never meant to choose sides • The deeper meaning behind Divine Tension If you’ve ever wrestled with: • traditional vs progressive Catholicism • faith and reason • truth and compassion • religion vs relationship • maintenance vs mission …this conversation is for you. https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85 Purposelycatholic.com

    20 min

  3. May 18

    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 this conversation goes deeper than strategy. We talk honestly about: 🔥 Following the promptings of the Holy Spirit 🔥 Resistance to change inside the Church 🔥 The fear of stepping into mission 🔥 Why discipleship must move beyond comfort 🔥 What it means to truly evangelize today 🔥 How parish renewal starts with personal conversion Fr. Sammie shares real stories, practical wisdom, and spiritual insight into what happens when a parish stops settling for maintenance mode and starts embracing mission. If you care about: • Catholic discipleship • Evangelization • Parish renewal • The Holy Spirit • Leadership in the Church • Catholic mission and transformation …this is a conversation you do NOT want to miss. 👇 COMMENT BELOW: What does discipleship look like in your life? SUBSCRIBE for more Catholic conversations on faith, culture, discipleship, marriage, masculinity, and mission. #Catholic #CatholicPodcast #Discipleship #Evangelization #HolySpirit #ParishRenewal #CatholicChurch #ChristianLeadership #FrSammieMaletta #BeDisciplesMakeDisciples #PurposelyCatholic #TheCatholicCouple #CatholicYouTube #MissionaryDisciples #StJohntheEvangelist https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85 Purposelycatholic.com

    41 min

  4. May 11

    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. True masculinity is: strength in the service of others. In this episode we discuss: • the masculinity crisis • why men feel lost today • Catholic masculinity explained • spiritual warfare and men • how husbands can lead spiritually • fatherhood and discipleship • the role of the Eucharist and Confession • prayer and masculine virtue • how men can become saints in everyday life • building a Christ-centered marriage and family Whether you’re a husband, father, young man, or someone searching for purpose and identity, this episode will challenge and encourage you to become the man God created you to be. 👇 COMMENT BELOW: What does authentic masculinity mean to you? — FOLLOW PURPOSLEY CATHOLIC: https://www.purposelycatholic.com/ VISIT SACRAMENTAL MASCULINITY: https://www.purposelycatholic.com/ LISTEN TO THE CATHOLIC COUPLE PODCAST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecatholiccouple1 #Catholic #Masculinity #CatholicMen #ChristianMasculinity #TheCatholicCouple #PurposelyCatholic #SacramentalMasculinity #CatholicPodcast #Faith #Jesus #Fatherhood #Marriage #MensMinistry #SpiritualWarfare #CatholicChurch #Catholicism #ChristianMen #CatholicLife #Discipleship #Prayer https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85 Purposelycatholic.com

    28 min

  5. May 4

    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 explain This episode is your wife cheat sheet. You’ll learn:  Why your wife doesn’t always need solutions  How to communicate in a way that builds trust  What emotional safety actually looks like in marriage  How to lead your wife with sacrifice, not control How to become the husband God is calling you to be This is about more than marriage tips—this is about building a strong Catholic marriage, becoming a better husband, and leading your family as a domestic church. 👉 Comment WIFE if you want help applying this in your marriage 👉 Share this with a husband who needs to hear it 👉 Subscribe for more content on Catholic marriage, faith, and discipleship Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share! https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85 Purposelycatholic.com

    24 min

  6. Apr 27

    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 that actually works  Simple ways to grow in your Catholic marriage  How to lead your family spiritually without overwhelm  Why your home might feel disconnected (and how to fix it)  Practical Catholic habits that bring real peace and unity These are simple, real-life things we’re working on too—not perfection, but progress. If you’re searching for:  Catholic family routine, Catholic marriage tips, Christian family habits, how to build a Catholic home, faith-based parenting, or how to grow closer to God as a family… this episode is for you. 👇 Let us know in the comments:  Which ONE of these are you actually going to try this week? Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and don't forget to follow, subscribe, like and share! https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85 Purposelycatholic.com

    37 min

  7. Apr 23

    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 political leaders and Church authority, many Catholics are asking: 👉 Which side is actually right? But the Transfiguration gives us a different answer. Jesus stands between Moses and Elijah — between the Law and the Prophets — not choosing one side, but fulfilling both. This moment reveals a core truth of Catholicism: ⚡ The tension is not the problem. The tension is the point. In this video, we explore: Why Jesus cannot be reduced to conservative or liberal categoriesWhat the Transfiguration reveals about truth, authority, and unityHow Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV reflect different but necessary tensions in the ChurchWhy Catholics must resist ideological “tents”How to live in the tension between truth and charity, justice and mercyThis conversation is rooted in Scripture, Church history, and the reality of modern American Catholic life. If you’ve ever struggled with: Faith vs politicsChurch teaching vs cultural pressureDivision among CatholicsThis episode is for you. 👇 COMMENT BELOW: Do you think Catholics are too divided politically? 📌 SUBSCRIBE for more content on Catholic faith, marriage, and culture: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicCouple #Catholic #Jesus #FaithAndPolitics #Transfiguration #PopeLeoXIV #CatholicTeaching #Christianity #GospelTruth #ChurchUnity https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85 Purposelycatholic.com

    11 min

  8. Apr 10

    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 Mercy: from Fr. Chris Alar A – Ask for mercy B – Be merciful C – Completely trust in Jesus We also explain the FINCH devotion: F – Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday I – Image of Divine Mercy N – Novena C – Chaplet of Divine Mercy H – Hour of Mercy (3 PM) You’ll also hear my personal experience with praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet and how this devotion has transformed my prayer life and trust in God. If you’ve ever struggled with sin, guilt, or feeling far from God—this message is for you. “Jesus, I trust in You.” 🙏 Do you pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet? Let me know in the comments. https://linktr.ee/bobbyfred85 Purposelycatholic.com

    39 min
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Fun with Faith, Family, and Friends! Hosted by Bobby and Katie Fredericksen 

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  • Creator
    Bobby and Katie Fredericksen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    189
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Catholic Couple
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