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What if the greatest gift you can give your family isn't found in perfect schedules or flawless execution, but in the intentional ordering of your priorities? Jim and Meghan sit down with Lindsay Schlegel to explore what it truly means to cultivate a Catholic home. As a mother of five ranging from kindergarten to high school, Lindsay shares how she and her husband have built a family culture rooted in faith, liturgical living, and the recognition that God comes first, followed by spouse, then children. With honesty and wisdom, she reflects on navigating overscheduled lives, growing in virtue together, and showing her children that the adult life of faith is joyful, not burdensome.

What’s in this episode:

• The daily challenge of balancing busy schedules with patience and virtue
• Why the order matters: God first, spouse second, children third
• How a reality check on priorities can transform family life
• Lindsay's journey from a semi-Catholic upbringing to building liturgical traditions
• The importance of celebrating baptismal days and patron saint feasts
• Resources that helped her family embrace liturgical living
• Recognizing and adjusting to different seasons of family life
• How Lindsay kept writing and publishing while raising young children
• The story behind God's Little Flowers children's book
• Why showing kids that adult life is fun matters for their faith
• One resource every Catholic family should know: The Saints podcast
• Book she is currently reading: St. John Henry Newman's reflections on the litany of Loretto
• Advice to her younger self: Trust that it all works out and pray the litany of trust earlier
• Final wisdom for listeners: When you feel stuck, ask the Holy Spirit and find silence to hear where you're being led

Resources Mentioned:

Lindsay's website: lindsayschlegel.com

The Saints Podcast – Dramatized saint stories, including 5-episode format (15 minutes each)

Saints Alive Podcast – Saint stories for families

Saint Stories for Kids by Shining Light Dolls – 5-minute saint episodes for children

Hallow App – Catholic prayer app featuring Ben Rector's Christmas music

Don't Forget to Say Thank You by Lindsay Schlegel – Parenting lessons that brought her closer to God

God’s Little Flowers by Lindsay Schlegel – Children's book about recognizing our unique gifts

Reflections on the Litany of Loretto by St. John Henry Newman – Reflections for the month of May

Litany of Trust by Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, SV – A powerful prayer for surrendering to God's will

Ben Rector Music – Contemporary artist featured on Hallow App