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What if the key to keeping your kids Catholic isn't found in a better curriculum, but in the quality of the soil? Stacy Halbach, Catholic author, speaker, and mother of six, joins Jim and Meghan with a hope-filled recipe for raising children who hold fast to Christ. Drawing from the Parable of the Sower, years of personal research, and her own family's beautiful struggles, Stacy reveals what parents can do right now to cultivate a home where faith takes deep root and lasts a lifetime.

What’s in this episode:

• The Parable of the Sower and why family soil matters more than the seed
• Why a strong marriage is the foundation of secure, faith-filled kids
• "Tuck in time" and the simple weekly practice that builds real connection
• Compost parenting and the life-giving power of rupture and repair
• The love languages quiz and how it transforms the way you love your children
• The origin of Bloom, a Catholic puberty guidebook for moms and daughters ages 8-13
• Level Up, a faith guide designed to help moms connect with sons ages 13 and up
• The freeing truth that your children's choices do not define your parenting
• Stories of vulnerability, sanctification, and surrender in family life
• One resource every Catholic family should know: Five Love Languages Quiz
• Book she is currently reading: In the School of the Holy Spirit by FR. Jacques Philippe
• Advice to her younger self: "You have no idea what God has planned for you. Put what you want aside." She also referenced this meme about trusting what God has waiting on the other side
• Final wisdom for listeners: Jump into the river of the Holy Spirit; control is overrated

Resources Mentioned:

Full of Grace Femininity Workshop – Use code MODERNCATHOLIC to make the parish program free

Jump In Catholic – Books, podcasts, workshops, and free resources for Catholic families (85% free)

Bloom by Stacy Halbach – Catholic puberty guidebook for moms and daughters to read together

Level Up by Stacy Halbach – Catholic faith guide for moms and sons ages 13 and up

In the School of the Holy Spirit by FR. Jacques Philippe - Guide to recognizing and responding to the Holy Spirit in daily life

Five Love Languages Quiz – Tool for discovering how each family member gives and receives love

Looking for meaningful ways to deepen your family’s connection with God outside of Sunday Mass? Download our free guide to discover 10 practical and fun faith-based activities that will bring your family closer to Christ—no matter how busy life gets. From sharing gratitude at the dinner table to watching faith-filled media together, these ideas make living your faith easy and enjoyable.