Episode 18: Pass the Taters, Please: Why Family Dinners Matter

In this episode, we delve into the importance of family dinners and their important role in the formation of the family. We discuss the challenges of modern family time, the moral, emotional, and spiritual benefits of family dinners, and the differences between mini vans and dining rooms. Join us around the fire, no matter where you may be. 

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Chapters

• 0:00 What We Are Drinking (And Wine Preferences)
• 8:09 Family Dinners and Distractions
• 11:56 Of Course You Have Time to Have Dinner Together
• 16:04 The Late 20th Century Decrease in Family Dinners
• 22:53 Mom is Chauffer, Dad is a Paycheck
• 24:57 Family Dinners and Socialization
• 32:18 Inconvenient, but Worth It
• 37:17 Family Dinners: Education for Life
• 43:49 Doing Family Dinners Right
• 51:47 Frequent Family Dinners and the Importance of Sundays
• 57:31 Where the Family Sits at Dinner Matters
• 1:04:27 Spiritual Benefits of Family Dinners
• 1:11:50 Mini-vans vs. Dining Rooms