After Cana

Today we bring part 2 of our sit down interview with Rich and Anne Meyer! This second half of our interview dives into their advice for young couples as well as a beautiful look into their married and family life with 8 children, how they continue to grow as a married couple, and share sage advice on what to keep in mind when educating children! We hope you love their generous advice as much as we do!

Check out pt. 1 of our conversation with Anne and Rich HERE

Today we sit with Rich and Anne Meyer from Southern California who first met in college and have been married for 28 years! The first half of our interview dives into their early love story and a deep look into the complimentary nature of their differing personalities. Tune in as they offer incredibly helpful advice on discernment for those dating and engaged. Truly an episode you do not want to miss!

Check out pt. 2 of our conversation with Anne and Rich Meyer HERE

Dive back into Gabby's chat with the Sattlers! In this portion of the conversation, they chat about compatibility, parenting, forming a great community, and keeping romance in their marriage after over 40 years!

Join us for our chat with Kim and Jeff Sattler. They've been married for over 40 years and have a beautiful, large Catholic family to be proud of- but it didn't always seem like they were meant to be together. In this episode, they share their disastrous first date story and how their first impressions of one another shifted. Kim and Jeff have a wealth of wisdom to share with new couples, from parenting to intentionality with your spouse. As Kim shares, it was "love at second sight" for these two, and you don't want to miss their story!

We're throwing it all the way back to the beginning of After Cana with this rebroadcast from early Season 1! Listen as Gabby chats with her in-laws about the joys and challenges of almost 40 years of marriage. Michael and Janet have endless wisdom to offer on parenting as a team, working through conflict, and showing love in both the big and little things. For any couple who needs encouragement during their engagement or first years of marriage, this episode is for you!

Meet Pilar and Guido Caranti from Houston! They met on a blind date and the rest was history. In this conversation, they share lessons they've learned from 28 years of marriage, from moving to Texas as a young couple to raising 6 children together. They discuss how healthy friction and having different personalities can be a huge benefit in marriage and parenting. Their recommendation for couples who are dating or engaged: put a lot of thought and effort into in marriage preparation and learn about the Theology of the Body. This conversation is a must listen!

Listen in to our chat with Lou and Fernando Vera from Houston, TX! From meeting as teenagers in Venezuela to raising their four children in the states, their love story is a must listen. In this episode, we discuss prioritizing marriage over children, working on intimacy, and reconnecting emotionally with your spouse. Some things that they do to make sure they are growing as a couple: Friday date nights and an annual trip for just the two of them! Check out the whole episode for their beautiful story and some amazing advice.

Join in our conversation with Esther and Tom Keely as they tell us stories from nearly 45 years of marriage. They offer advice on walking through the loss of a child, raising a faith-filled family, and working around busy schedules to make special moments with one another.  When asked about the surprises of marriage, Tom shares, "You don't realize how hard it is at times but how good it is all the time. Even getting through the hard times is good." This is one you don't want to miss! Enthronement to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: https://welcomehisheart.com/

In this Episode, five After Cana couples share their insights on difficulty and conflict within marriage, and how to combat resentment.  We will cover topics from broken trust and unmet expectations to misunderstandings and unequal responsibilities.  Key takeaways include the importance of redefining priorities, approaching conflict with love, and getting help early.  If you want to learn to love and forgive your significant other better, this episode is a must listen!

Mary Ellen and Dominick Peloso offer wisdom from 50 beautiful years of marriage! Listen as they share their sweet love story and give advice about selflessness, communication, and most importantly, the power of prayer.  You don't want to miss this one!