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Why are so many people lonely, anxious, and disconnected despite having more comforts and conveniences than ever before?

In this episode of Catholic in America, Jason Adkins welcomes Dr. John Cuddeback, professor of philosophy at Christendom College, to discuss his new book, The Intentional Household: Living As If People Matter. 

Dr. Cuddeback argues that one of the greatest crises of modern life is not political or economic. It is the loss of the household as a true community of daily life.

Rather than simply sharing a roof, families are called to become places where friendship, meaningful work, hospitality, prayer, and genuine leisure shape every aspect of life.

Together, Jason and Dr. Cuddeback explore:

• Why the household is the foundation of civilization
• The difference between a house and a home
• Why technology should serve relationships, not replace them
• The forgotten importance of shared work and shared leisure
• Why friendship is the foundation of marriage and family
• The wisdom of Aristotle, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Wendell Berry
• Raising children through culture, not merely instruction
• Caring for the elderly as an essential part of family life
• Practical ways to become more intentional at home

Whether you're single, married, raising children, or entering retirement, this conversation offers timeless wisdom for building a life where people truly matter.

Links: 

• John Cuddeback Bio: https://www.christendom.edu/academics/undergraduate-faculty/john-a-cuddeback/
• LifeCraft: https://life-craft.org/
• The Intentional Household: https://ignatius.com/intentional-household-the-inhp/

Jason Adkins, host of Catholic in America, engages our own time, culture, and political milieu with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to explore how to live more fully Catholic. With so much to explore, we have guests from a variety of perspectives and faith backgrounds, and conversations do not necessarily constitute endorsements. 

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