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Messy Family Podcast : Catholic Conversations on Marriage and FamilyAuthor: Mike and Alicia Hernon : Catholic Marriage Parent and Family
Parenting is not a clean-cut, simple process for those who like to follow the rules. Family life is messy and unpredictable, but it is the greatest adventure you will ever have. We are Mike and Alicia Hernon, parents of 10 children with a growing number of grandchildren, and we would like to invite you into some of the conversations we have had with each other about marriage, parenting, and Catholic family life. Our hope is that our conversation sparks a dialogue between you and your spouse that leads to greater unity and intentional Christian parenting in your home. Listen in to our podcast and start the conversation as we seek to lead our families to heaven. Visit us at https:///www/MessyFamilyProject.org for resources, guides, links and show notes. Language: en-us Genres: Christianity, Kids & Family, Parenting, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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MFP 364: Live Intentionally in 2026
Monday, 5 January, 2026
Summary This episode revisits one of the most helpful and down-to-earth conversations on the Messy Family Podcast: Family Board Meeting 2.0. It starts with a simple but challenging idea. We put a lot of thought into our jobs, but when it comes to family life, many of us are just trying to keep up. Between work, kids' schedules, and everyday stress, it's easy to drift into survival mode. A Family Board Meeting is a chance to pause, breathe, and get back on the same page. It's not about being perfect or fixing everything. It's about choosing to lead your family with intention. The episode walks through why these meetings matter, how to keep them practical, and how to avoid turning them into a blame-filled marathon. You'll hear encouragement to dream a little, pick a few priorities, write them down, and actually enjoy the process. Think unity, clarity, and maybe even dinner and a glass of wine along the way. Key Takeaways Intentional families don't happen by accident. A Family Board Meeting is about choosing the important over the merely urgent. The goal is unity, not perfection. Unity is essential for your children and for your own personal growth. Dream big, plan simple, act now. You can't do everything. That's okay. Choose the top two or three areas that really matter right now. Failure is part of the process—and that's normal. Fail fast, refine, and keep moving forward. Make it human—and even fun. You're building a life together, not just a to-do list. Couple Discussion Questions When can we have these intentional conversations? Should we do a FBM course? Get the course here: https://messyfamilyproject.org/course/family-board-meeting/ Get your free guide here: https://messyfamilyproject.org/guide/family-board-meeting-guide/
