Send us Fan Mail Changing diapers, fielding the third snack request of the morning, and wrangling little ones at Mass can feel a world away from the sunsets and mountain peaks where God seems so near. Jim and Meghan sit down with Stephen Schneider to explore how families can encounter God’s beauty in the ordinary moments of home. Drawing from his Minnesota upbringing, his marriage to his wife, Hannah, and life with four young children, Stephen shares how they brought faith, family, and work together into one cohesive life. With warmth and honesty, he invites parents to slow down, care for the gifts God has given, and let Him teach them who they truly are. What’s in this episode: Seeing God’s hand in the small, mundane moments of parenting young childrenThe seeds of faith planted by Stephen and Hannah’s parents and how they took rootStarting Schneider Goods Co. with Hannah, his wife and co-founder, in early 2024Bringing faith, marriage, family, and work together into one cohesive lifeA six-year-old’s first lesson in earning money, giving to God, and savingLeading a family business with virtue and celebrating the infinite gifts of God’s loveTallow skincare, regenerative farming, and stewarding God’s creation wellThe artisan’s mark in handmade goods as a reflection of how God creates usRediscovering a love of reading and seeing his children in a new lightWhy relationship and family-to-family community matter most for his childrenHow a holy hour before the Blessed Sacrament teaches us who we really areOne resource every Catholic family should know: Gather and Grow by Rory GrovesBook he is currently reading: The Harvester by Gene Stratton-PorterAdvice to his younger self: Practice handcraft and learn to care for the things in your lifeFinal wisdom for listeners: Pick up a holy hour and be okay being humble before the LordResources Mentioned: Schneider Goods Co. – Tallow skincare, cherry wood utensils, beeswax candles, and natural goods for the home Schneider Goods Co. on Instagram – Updates and inspiration for finding beauty in God’s creation Gather and Grow – Resources on the family economy and celebrating the beauty of family life The Harvester by Gene Stratton-Porter – A novel about a man who harvests medicinal herbs in the woods The Family Economy by Rory Groves & Allan C. Carlson – A book on bringing economy back into the family instead of farming it out Our friends at the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia are hosting a charitable Giving Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, November 4th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Atlanta in Smyrna. Featured speaker Chris Gabriel of Wise Generosity will guide you in helping clients answer why they give, how they give, and what God wants to accomplish through their generosity. Register today at cfnga.org/events. Looking for meaningful ways to deepen your family’s connection with God outside of Sunday Mass? Download our free guide to discover 10 practical and fun faith-based activities that will bring your family closer to Christ—no matter how busy life gets. From sharing gratitude at the dinner table to watching faith-filled media together, these ideas make living your faith easy and enjoyable.
