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Today we are rebroadcasting a conversation with Esther and Tom Keely from season 2. Tune in as they share stories from nearly 45 years of marriage. They offer advice on walking through the loss of a child, raising a faith-filled family, and working around busy schedules to make special moments with one another. When asked about the surprises of marriage, Tom shares, "You don't realize how hard it is at times but how good it is all the time. Even getting through the hard times is good." This is one you don't want to miss! Enthronement to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

In this episode, Paul Ybarra shares his insights on the importance of reading for engaged couples, emphasizing spiritual reading, the role of faith, and practical advice for building a strong marriage rooted in Catholic teachings. Listen as Paul shares the importance of reading in marriage preparation, why spiritual reading and prayer are foundations of marriage, and the role of faith and Scripture in strengthening relationships! 5 Books Recommended: Holy ScriptureCatechism of the Catholic ChurchThree to Get Married by Fulton J. SheenCouples in Love: Straight Talk on Dating, Respect, Commitment, Marriage, and Sexuality by Fr. John WeissCovenant of Love by Richard Hogan and John Lavorre Bonus:Familiaris Consortio (The Family) by Pope John Paul II

On this episode of After Cana, Gabby is joined by Maria Mumah and Meghan Elfelt of The Intentional Single! Maria and Meghan are two certified Catholic strategic mindset coaches who have coached hundreds of Christian and Catholic single and dating women. Listen in as they chat with Gabby about some of the strategies and practices they recommend that can help singles understand their own identity and values and learn to date more intentionally in the process. Find The Intention Single on Instagram Listen to the Thriving in the Space Between Podcast For more resources on building relationships and families of faith, head to fairestlovefamilyproject.org.

On this episode of After Cana, Gabby is joined by Maria Mumah and Meghan Elfelt of The Intentional Single! Maria and Meghan are two certified Catholic strategic mindset coaches who have coached hundreds of Christian and Catholic single and dating women. Listen in as they chat with Gabby about their work and mission at The Intentional Single and how singles can thrive in the tension of wanting to get married and not quite having found that person yet. Find The Intention Single on Instagram Listen to the Thriving in the Space Between Podcast

There are many things worth discerning during the engagement process, but it is vital for a couple to share a vision for the grand adventure that is building a life, a Christian home as a place for human flourishing, and fostering a mission driven spirit as they enter the vocation to Marriage in the middle of the world. Today we welcome two amazing women to talk about their books Wholeheartedly and The Thoughtful Home, and bring us perspective on these ideals. Angela Fortunato and Dia Boyle are both members of Opus Dei and have have worked extensively with engaged couples and people looking to live out the universal call to holiness in ordinary life. They share how the dynamic complementarity of Marriage and Apostolic Celibacy work together, and how embracing a Christian spirit of Poverty, and the virtues of Perseverance and Fidelity can help us live our Christian vocation to the fullest, cultivate a spirit of discernment, and ultimately build up beautiful love through family life in the world! If you are Engaged, or have a deep longing to make the most out of your future marriage or further discern the vocation God is calling you to, you do not want to miss this conversation!

This week, we're sharing a Fairest Love Podcast conversation with Michael Pakaluk to discuss the extraordinary life of his late wife, Ruth Pakaluk, whose cause for canonization is currently moving forward in the Catholic Church. We discuss Michael and Ruth’s journey from atheism at Harvard to a life of deep Catholic faith, highlighting how they lived out the beauty of sacrificial love through seven children and a terminal cancer diagnosis. Michael offers a rare, husband’s-eye view of what heroic virtue looks like in the middle of a busy home and provides profound advice for couples navigating their own seasons of crisis or illness. To learn more about Ruth Pakaluk’s life and the progress of her cause for sainthood, visit the official website for her causeor read Michael's compilation of her letters, "The Appalling Strangeness of the Mercy of God". Also, be sure to check out his book, "The Company We Keep: True Friendship and Why it Matters", through Scepter Publishers.

In this episode, Gabby continues her conversation with matchmaker and date coach Cristina Pineda, co-founder of Matchmakers in the City. They discuss modern dating struggles, masculinity and femininity in dating, dealbreakers, red and green flags, and Cristina's "dating commandment" for Catholics. Check out Matchmakers in the City For more resources on building relationships and families of faith, head to fairestlovefamilyproject.org.

Tune in for insights from Cristina Pineda, co-founder of Matchmakers in the City, a matchmaking firm based in Beverly Hills! Cristina shares her thoughts on what all Catholic singles should be doing before getting on dating apps, boundaries in relationships, and the true meaning of marriage. Check out Matchmakers in the City For more resources on building relationships and families of faith, head to fairestlovefamilyproject.org.

We're back with the second episode in our two part After Cana season 3 finale! In this episode Fr. Paul draws on his 63 years of priesthood having accompanied many young men and women from single-hood to the altar and beyond, to share seven qualities to look for in a future wife! Fr. Paul also shares cherished memories of his own mother and father for further reflection and inspiration. If you missed our last episode of this season finale with you can listen here: 9 Qualities to Look for in a Future Husband If you have any other podcast interview topics or guest suggestions feel free to email them to: [email protected]

In this special After Cana episode, we are joined by Fr. Paul Donlan who brings us nine qualities to look for in a future husband! Tune in as he draws upon his 63 years of priesthood working with young single into married couples to highlight some essential qualities for young women to look for, red flags to beware of, and practical and timeless wisdom from his own parents and family upbringing! You do not want to miss this! And stay tuned for part II of our After Cana season finale where Fr. Paul comes back to share qualities to look for in a future wife!

On this episode join in as Gabby reflects on JPII's Letter to Families in which he speaks on Mary, Mother of Fairest Love and how we should strive for "fairest love" in our families, especially with our spouses. This is a perfect way to reflect on the vocation of marriage and celebrate Mary during the Month of Our Lady! JPII's Letter to Families For more resources on building relationships and families of faith, head to fairestlovefamilyproject.org.

On this episode, Gabby spoke with Madigan Maere, a Catholic matchmaker! They talked about the industry, common priorities and deal breakers of Catholic singles, and using matchmaking as another tool for finding that special someone. If you are single and feeling like you've exhausted your options for dating, this episode is for you! Connect with Madigan on LinkedInListen to the Love That podcast Check out Madigan's Matchmaking Service For more resources on building relationships and families of faith, head to fairestlovefamilyproject.org.

What does it mean to prepare for postpartum? On today’s episode, Emily sits down with mother on 12, Blythe Fike to explore postpartum care and experience. Tune in as Blythe not only sheds light on ways to rest and prepare for this particular season of a woman’s life, but also how living through this season with receptivity and resilience can be a game changer for family life and reveal the unique ways God speaks to us with each postpartum experience. Blythe also shares important character traits that have been helpful to have in a husband for navigating this season and her marriage as a whole. This episode is for anyone expecting, in the thick of postpartum, dating, engaged, or newly married and preparing for what this season might bring. You truly do not want to miss it! Reach out to Blythe at: [email protected]

In this episode, Gabby shares some thoughts on growing in relationships, wisdom from Dutch priest, Henri Nouwen, on our identity as daughters and sons of God, and Rachel Hoover Canto's perspective on how relationships can bring healing.For more resources on building relationships and families of faith, head to fairestlovefamilyproject.org.

We are taking it back all the way to season one with this rebroadcasted episode with Doug and Shirley Hinderer! From a not-so-great first date to a marriage proposal a week later. Doug and Shirley Hinderer’s marriage has lasted almost 42 years, and they’ve discovered that it’s not worth worrying about the minor details in a relationship. Listen to their story of working together and dying to themselves each day to form an awesome tag team to raise all 9 of their kids.