Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints

Raising 8's 25th episode coincides with Lori and Michael talking about December 25th: the great feast of Christmas!

So much in this episode! Lori and Michael make an appeal for Chic-fil-a to be a sponsor of the show. Lori is auditioning for The Voice.  Raising 8 will be on Facebook Live - hopefully the week of New Year’s. And a dead chicken. Oh, and they talk about joy in the home. 

Most of the Lavigne children now have orthodontics ending Michael’s log cabin in the mountain dreams. Lori and Michael talk about the importance of stopping and “checking your own pulse.”

Banter reveals that a mystery has been solved. Michael and Lori talk about Thanksgiving traditions and what they are grateful for this year.

Hear the reason Michael and Lori skipped a week recording and posting an episode. Then they talk about the importance of celebrating the great season of Advent by not rushing into celebrating Christmas. 

The studio is finally taking shape and Michael is excited to start listening to vinyl again. Lori and Michael discuss how to talk about all things election with children.

Man-cold survival, vacation, and starting Whole 30...lots to cover in banter. Michael and Lori then talk about the great feasts of All Saints and All Souls and how to celebrate as a family.

A critical man-cold update is offered and the Lavignes are off to a vacation up north. Michael and Lori talk about their approach to disciplining their children.

Michael is struggling through a "man cold" and Lori is very sympathetic. Michael and Lori then talk about the importance of prioritizing their relationship daily, weekly, and annually.

Lori is tired because of the dogs, which makes for an exciting banter. Michael and Lori talk about walking with children through the sacraments as they celebrate their oldest child's reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation.