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Most of what Jesus did in the Gospels did not happen in a temple or synagogue. It happened in someone's home. Allan Wright joins Jim to unpack what it truly means to bring Christ into the everyday life of a Catholic family. Drawing from decades of teaching, writing, and his own experience as a husband and father of four, Allan offers practical, accessible ways to live the faith at home without needing a theology degree or a perfect plan.

What’s in this episode:

• The biblical case for faith lived out in the home, not the temple
• Why faith is more caught than taught in family life
• Screen time and the rise of "screen ages" in today's families
• Simple practices to weave faith into everyday routines
• The intergenerational power of grandparents in faith formation
• Forgiveness in the home as the doorway to real miracles
• A Middle Eastern perspective that brings Gospel parables to life
• The New Catholic Bible for Youth with 25 inserts addressing teen issues
• Stories of unexpected witnesses that shaped Allan's own faith
• How patience reshaped his approach to teaching and evangelization
• One resource every Catholic family should know: iThirst, a spiritual initiative for addiction recovery
• Book he is currently reading: Jesus' Last Days by Bishop Arthur Serratelli
• Advice to his younger self: Don't force doors open that are locked
• Final wisdom for listeners: Start with scripture; one chapter of the New Testament takes just 2 minutes and 38 seconds

Resources Mentioned:

Allan Wright’s Website – Books, speaking engagements, and resources from Allan Wright

NJFPC – New Jersey Family Policy Center

iThirst – A spiritual component for addiction recovery developed by Keaton Douglas, accredited through Seton Hall University

Jesus' Last Days by Bishop Arthur Serratelli – A scholarly and accessible reflection on the final days of Christ

New Catholic Bible for Youth (Catholic Book Publishing Company) – Allan's Bible edition with 25 inserts addressing teen topics from a Catholic perspective

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.