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A place to discuss all things Catholic marriage! Married life is messy!Hosted by Francine Pirola and Laura Cain, our live conversations seek to go deeper into the mystery - and the messy reality - o... more
FAQs about SmartLoving Conversations:How many episodes does SmartLoving Conversations have?The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.
December 22, 2023The Good the Bad the Ugly of Holiday Traditions - Ep 20Whether it's Christmas, Easter, Mothers/Fathers day, birthdays or Thanksgiving… holiday traditions can be a source of blessing or of grief. With our guest we unpack the traditions that have worked - and failed - for us and discussed strategies for being intentional in how we create our family culture....more49minPlay
December 01, 2023Transition to Parenthood - Ep 19The transition to parenthood is a challenge for all couples but for a couple that experienced almost a decade of infertility the change from being a married couple with no kids, to parenthood can be a dramatic shift in their identities and relationship. In this podcast Laura and Joseph Cain share their rollercoaster of marriage, infertility and then parenthood....more45minPlay
October 20, 2023Anchored - Ep 18In the summer of 2021, Tony Manfredonia, a songwriter, found himself on the brink of destroying his marriage. Lost in the relentless pursuit of career success, he had forsaken the most precious pillars of life: Love, Family, and Faith in God. His album, “ANCHORED”, is a testament to the snares of temptation that threaten to dismantle our bonds and the miraculous strength of faith that can rebuild them.https://smartloving.org/18-anchored/...more50minPlay
October 06, 2023Accompanying The Abandoned - Ep 17When a marriage breaks down, it’s rarely by mutual agreement. More commonly, one spouse wants to leave and the other wants to rebuild. For the abandoned spouse, it is bewildering, traumatic and distressing. Yet the situation is complicated – both spouses are in pain. How can we, as a community and as individuals accompany the abandoned spouse...more1h 3minPlay
September 22, 2023Frustrated Marriages - Ep 16Frustration, disillusionment, irritation - it's common for spouses to experience a variety of disappointments in marriage. From mild and temporary setbacks, to sustained desolation, spouses are often unsure how to get out of the marital funk. In this episode we explore some key ideas to ease the marital frustration and regain serenity....more44minPlay
August 25, 2023Passing on the Faith - Ep 15Passing on the faith to our children is complicated for modern parents. In this episode, Francine explores some strategies and practical tips with young mother, Kiara Black – who also happens to be her daughter!...more1h 6minPlay
August 11, 2023The "TALK" - Ep 14It’s seems that having ‘the sex talk’ with our young tweens is getting more complicated with every generation. For Catholic parents, the presence of cultural forces that contradict our values can feel overwhelming. Join Francine as she explores the topic with puberty education expert Karen Doyle....more58minPlay
July 14, 2023International Romances - Ep 13With ubiquitous international travel and the advent of digital dating apps, increasingly, people are finding their match in another country. These international romances have unique features. Join us and our guests as we explore the joys and challenges of dating and marrying across continents....more1h 1minPlay
June 16, 2023War and Peace in the Home Front - Ep 12Every nation remembers the sacrifice of their war veterans with a Memorial Day. Thinking about your marriage: is it more of a battlefield than the safe harbour it is intended to be?https://smartloving.org/12-war-and-peace-in-the-home-front/...more45minPlay
May 26, 2023Marriage Catechumenate - Ep 11In this episode we will discuss the Marriage Catechumenate I will be interviewing SmartLoving Director Francine Pirola about this concept and vision from Pope Francis. Francine has done a lot of reading and research into this as given two presentations recently to clergy across Australia so in this episode we will explore what it would take to set up and continue to develop a marriage catechumenate and how it could be a real game changer in our church and in your own families to empower and activate couples to use their unique spiritual gifts....more53minPlay
FAQs about SmartLoving Conversations:How many episodes does SmartLoving Conversations have?The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.