Raising the Betts

RTB133: When teens are homeschooled how do you help them learn those important social skills? Dom and Melanie discuss how they reach their children how to live in a secularized world as intentional disciples of Christ and to build and maintain friendships, even if they only exist online.

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RTB132: Within 24 hours, Dom and Melanie get both winter and spring; discuss caring for an elderly parent; have a small rant about churches, signage, and being welcoming; make Vietnamese, Thai, and Japanese recipes; and then talk about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, especially tongues.

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* Japanese Ginger Pork (Shogayaki)

* Thai Chicken Soup | Cook’s Illustrated

* Caramelized Black Pepper Chicken | Cook’s Country

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RTB131: Wordle is the new viral craze and Dom and Melanie discuss their enjoyment and strategy and its inevitable lifespan, plus making Vietnamese pho; a recommended novel by a Kenyan author; Melanie’s unexpected appreciation for Agents of SHIELD; helps for absorbing the Sunday readings; and handing over our sin to Jesus.

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* Lectio Divina – Mount Saint Mary’s Abbey – Wrentham, MA

* Sunday Bible Reflections – St. Paul Center

* Catholic Preaching by Fr. Roger Landry

* Wordle – A daily word game

* I Swear by Apollo, by Margaret Ogola

* St. Jerome’s story: “Give Me your sins…” – Desert Nuns

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* Dom’s blog: Bettnet

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RTB130: It’s not just a snow day, but a blizzard day! Dom and Melanie hunker down as an historic blizzard hits and do some cozy cooking of pho broth and a sous vide roast; talk about the art and science of snow moving; and discuss the Pixar film Encanto and its Christological connections.

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RTB129: What are the five secrets to joyful relationships in marriage, families, and with God? Dom and Melanie discuss the homily they heard this past week, plus new MCU insights rewatching Age of Ultron; creamy tomato soup and beef stew; and three new books Melanie is reading.

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* Song for a Tattered Flag, by Geoffrey Trease

* Over Sea, Under Stone (The Dark Is Rising Book 1)

* A Rush of Wings

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RTB128: Dom and Melanie visit Dom’s favorite place in Boston, the USS Constitution; get back into school; make a hot and hearty North African-inspired stew; watch the end of the Expanse, Eternals, and Guardians of the Galaxy; and talk about Mary at Cana.

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* Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup (Harira) | America’s Test Kitchen

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RTB127: As they recover from illness, Dom and Melanie reflect on the events of the week, including a snowy walk in the woods; share a sweet and sour pork recipe; continue their discussion of MCU movies and shows; and talk about how Christ and Christmas bring light into the darkest part of the year.

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* Sweet and Sour Chicken (or Pork!) | TheKitchn

* Lord of the Rings: Middle Kingdom art tweet

* Joyeuse Guard (Wearing the Cape Book 9)

* Sing the Hours podcast

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RTB126: The virus has finally hit the Bett house and while the symptoms are relatively mild, Dom and Melanie explain how it has had very bad timing. Plus their thoughts on Book of Boba Fett, the latest Bond movie, and Melanie’s controversial takes on Iron Man 3 and Thor: Dark World.

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RTB125: Dom and Melanie make up for lost time with all kinds of cooking for Christmas; have another water-related disaster with their Christmas tree; open gifts with their kids and family; and generally have a wonderful Christmas celebration.

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* Masterpiece: All Creatures Great And Small

* Odd Thomas

* Tom Clancy Chain of Command (A Jack Ryan Novel)

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RTB124: Twas the week before Christmas and Dom and Melanie were moving back into their home, plus the wonders of amaretto; gingerbread and fruitcake; a special Christmas book tradition; buying a tree, unpacking, and finishing repairs; and a beautiful Confession with the whole family.

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* The Peacock Spring (BBC movie)

* The Peacock Spring: A Novel, by Rumor Gotten

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