How to Keep the Family Centered on Christ

Modern Catholic Family

Modern Catholic Family
How to Keep the Family Centered on Christ
Aug 19, 2025
Jim Schubert

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Rob Wilson, a recent convert from Judaism and the voice behind “This Catholic Life,” joins Jim and Meghan to share how his family's journey to the Catholic Church reshaped everything: marriage, parenting, and prayer. With honesty and joy, Rob reflects on how simple acts of faith, like praying the Rosary with his toddler, have grounded their home in Christ. His story is a moving reminder that God's grace meets us in the everyday moments of family life.


What’s in this episode:

  • Rob’s conversion from Judaism and the moment he knew Catholicism was home
  • The power of seeing the Eucharist each Sunday and how it changed everything
  • How Rob integrates prayer, Mass, and tradition into family life with young kids
  • The surprising fruit of a daily Rosary with a toddler
  • How Rob balances his role as a working dad with a Christ-centered home
  • The importance of witnessing faith through actions more than words
  • Rob’s approach to evangelization through “This Catholic Life” on Instagram
  • Navigating cultural pushback and moral relativism with clarity and conviction
  • One resource every Catholic family should know: The Catechism of the Catholic Church
  • Book he’s currently reading: The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
  • Favorite book: The Count of Monte Cristo—for its themes of providence and justice
  • Advice to his younger self: “Look into Catholicism.”
  • Final wisdom for listeners: Your kids will follow your actions, not your words


Resources Mentioned:

Catholic.com – Resource for clear answers rooted in the Church’s teachings

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Podcast – A pivotal part of Rob’s conversion journey

This Catholic Life – Rob’s Instagram account providing clear, faithful answers to common questions

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas – A novel Rob connects to divine providence and justice