255 Family Life as Liturgy with Dr. Greg Popcak

AMDG. Host of EWTN’s More2Life podcast, founder of CatholicCounselors.com, and developer of the CatholicHÔM app Greg Popcak joins the Kolbecast to share his wisdom on making your home into a living, vibrant domestic church. “What does a domestic church spirituality even look like,” Dr. Popcak asks, “that would treat family life— the craziness, the busyness, the scatteredness of family life— as a feature, not a bug, of Catholic spirituality?”  

In today’s episode, Dr. Popcak reveals his insights from years of counseling homeschooling families and parents, including some common pitfalls to beware of; explains what an “emotional bank account” is, and how to make sure your children’s stay full; analyzes the scientific data on how to raise your children into faithful, Catholic adults; reveals where burnout comes from -- and how to treat it; unpacks what we mean by a “domestic church,” and how you can make your home into one; and shares his advice for those interested in pursuing a counseling career.  

Whether you’re a homeschooling parent looking to deepen your family connection and faith, or a student considering a future career in counseling, this episode has something for you. 

Links mentioned & relevant: 

• CatholicHOM (Households on Mission) 

• CatholicCounselors.com 

• More2Life Radio & podcasts 

• Books by Dr. Greg & Lisa Popcak 

Related Kolbecast episodes: 

• 188 Challenges as Opportunities and 219 The Upside of Anxiety  with Dr. Kevin Majeres 

• 250 Made for Relationship with Kenna Millea 

• 66 Bonhomie à la Kolbe, which features a discussion on domestic church 

• 254 Art & Laraine Bennett Offer Freedom from Anxiety 

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