Forge of Phronesis

Finding Philothea Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/findingphilothea/?hl=en) Read our Blog (https://findingphilothea.com/) Subscribe to our Newsletter (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b11614849e4b4fbbbea637) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/findphilothea/) Watch our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@findingphilothea) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@findingphilothea) Friendship Manual (https://melissa-tablada-s-school.teachable.com/p/thefriendshipmanual) In-Law Guide (https://melissa-tablada-s-school.teachable.com/p/the-ultimate-in-law-guide) Forge of Phronesis (https://forgeofphronesis.substack.com/p/welcome-to-forge-of-phronesis-ae2) Read my book about The Works of Mercy (https://ascensionpress.com/products/pocket-guide-to-the-works-of-mercy?srsltid=AfmBOoouAwxTIsg70UGUTD1MxDM1pE5SzDpl5sc8Zt0fsewmIGqoNx2G) Bible In A Year Sutdy Guide (https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-bible-in-a-year-study-guide?_pos=1&_sid=7e8b163d4&_ss=r) My skincare and makeup (https://crunchi.com/?als=ClaireCouche) My outfits (https://www.shopltk.com/explore/findingphilothea?utm_campaign=creator_shop_share_template_flow&utm_source=ioscreatorapp) Mike and Claire share how to goals that support your relationships and Mike announces his new Substack, Forge of Phronesis.

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Finding Philothea Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/findingphilothea/?hl=en) Read our Blog (https://findingphilothea.com/) Subscribe to our Newsletter (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b11614849e4b4fbbbea637) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/findphilothea/) Watch our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@findingphilothea) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@findingphilothea) Friendship Manual (https://melissa-tablada-s-school.teachable.com/p/thefriendshipmanual) - Use code FRIEND for a discount! Crunchi (https://crunchi.com/?als=ClaireCouche) Mike's Moka Pot (https://rstyle.me/+r_TGMetzc_oQ17MQY5WHFA) Mike and Claire talk about ten things to keep in mind and focus on during big life changes. Whether that’s starting school, a new job or a job loss, moving, a breakup, an engagement, marriage, or having a baby - change can be difficult. Mike and Claire help you acknowledge the change and equip you with ten ways to both stay grounded and grow during it. Be sure to send this episode to a friend who may be going through a change! Thank you, Abbey Rez Photography & Film for sponsoring this episode! Abbey Rez Photography & Film: abbeyrezphotography.com (abbeyrezphotography.com) Book your wedding photo or photo + video package and get a complimentary engagement session within the Chicagoland area by filling out this inquiry form: abbeyrezphotography.com/findingphilothea (abbeyrezphotography.com/findingphilothea) Follow Abbey Rez Photography & Film on IG: @abbeyrezphotography (https://www.instagram.com/abbeyrezphotography/)

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Finding Philothea Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/findingphilothea/?hl=en) Read our Blog (https://findingphilothea.com/) Subscribe to our Newsletter (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b11614849e4b4fbbbea637) Claire and Mike catch up on Claire’s pilgrimage to Italy, following in the footsteps of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Finding Philothea Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/findingphilothea/?hl=en) Read our Blog (https://findingphilothea.com/) Subscribe to our Newsletter (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b11614849e4b4fbbbea637) Thank you, Ignatius Press (https://ignatius.com/), for sponsoring this podcast episode! Use code FP25 for a discount off your order. Code expires July 7, 2023 and excludes sets and sale items. Free shipping on all orders over $55 until the end of August. Claire’s Favorite Ignatius Press Books Pope Benedict XVI Books * Introduction to Christianity (https://ignatius.com/introduction-to-christianity-2nd-edition-inch2p/) (what I’m reading this month) * Jesus of Nazareth (https://ignatius.com/jesus-of-nazareth-from-the-baptism-in-the-jordan-to-the-transfiguration-jnp/) * Saint Paul (https://ignatius.com/saint-paul-spaulp/) * A School of Prayer (https://ignatius.com/a-school-of-prayer-oprayp/) * On the Way to Jesus Christ (https://ignatius.com/on-the-way-to-jesus-christ-owjcp/) Other Authors * A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: New Testament by John Bergsma and Brant Pitre (https://ignatius.com/a-catholic-introduction-to-the-bible-ioth/) * Handbook of Catholic Apologetics: Reasoned Answers to Questions of Faith by Peter Kreeft and Fr. Ronald K. Tacelli (https://ignatius.com/handbook-of-catholic-apologetics-hcatap/) * The Case for Catholicism: Answers to Classic and Contemporary Protestant Objections by Trent Horn (https://ignatius.com/the-case-for-catholicism-ccatp/) * The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise by Cardinal Robert Sarah (https://ignatius.com/power-of-silence-posd/) Peter’s Favorite Ignatius Press Books The Adventures of Loupio Series (https://ignatius.com/authors/jean-francois-kieffer/) Tomie de Paola: David and Goliath (https://ignatius.com/david-and-goliath-6dagh/) The Little Friar Who Flew (https://ignatius.com/the-little-friar-who-flew-6lffh/) Christopher the Holy Giant (https://ignatius.com/christopher-the-holy-giant-6chgh/) The Illustrated Bible for Children (https://ignatius.com/the-illustrated-bible-for-children-6ibch/) My Little Catechism (https://ignatius.com/my-little-catechism-6mlcp) The Illustrated Gospel for Children (https://ignatius.com/the-illustrated-gospel-for-children-64ch/) Jesus, I Adore You: Children Praying Before the Blessed Sacrament (https://ignatius.com/jesus-i-adore-you-6jayh) Holy Mysteries (https://ignatius.com/holy-mysteries-6hmysh/) Great Missionaries Throughout the Ages (https://ignatius.com/great-missionaries-throughout-the-ages-6gmah/) Saint Mother Teresa's Daily Schedule 4:30-5:00 Rise and get cleaned up 5:00-6:30 Prayers and Mass 6:30-8:00 Breakfast and cleanup 8:00-12:30 Work for the poor 12:30-2:30 Lunch and rest 2:30-3:00 Spiritual reading and meditation 3:00-3:15 Tea break 3:15-4:30 Adoration 4:30-7:30 Work for the poor 7:30-9:00 Dinner and clean up 9:00-9:45 Night prayers 9:45 Bedtime

Finding Philothea IG (https://www.instagram.com/findingphilothea/?hl=en) Blog (https://findingphilothea.com) Newsletter (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b11614849e4b4fbbbea637) Claire and Mike review and discuss the books Claire read through January and February of 2023. Thank you, Cluny Media (https://clunymedia.com/collections/shop-all) for sponsoring this podcast episode. Use code FP30 for 30% off your entire order until May 28, 2023. January Books: Friends of God by Josemaría Escrivá (https://rstyle.me/+7oqZ3PELjCzh99oqLJgdXw) (affiliate link) Be Healed by Dr. Bob Schuchts (https://rstyle.me/+pF3SshSJlIkuX6r6R20XJQ) (affiliate link) Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis de Sales (https://rstyle.me/+xoPT7U_1YNz0NsUtAjS-Ew) (affiliate link) Love and Responsibility by Karol Wojtyła (https://rstyle.me/+kBbvyoSEuT7yit9tNZpfRA) (affiliate link) The Journal of Raïssa Maritain (https://clunymedia.com/products/the-journal-of-raissa-maritain?_pos=1&_sid=83571f250&_ss=r) (Use code FP30 for a 30% off discount.) The Excellent 11 by Ron Clark (https://rstyle.me/+1kkqqVwkmAh1cbOUa6TDog) (affiliate link) Aesthetics Vol 1 by Dietrich von Hildebrand (https://rstyle.me/+Vh4j2mUyuFUeMmS8uw6nBQ) (affiliate link) February Books: Aesthetics Vol 2 by Dietrich von Hildebrand (https://rstyle.me/+_oQ8DfhpvlMOISWF4w1Kyg) (affiliate link) The Case for Catholicism by Trent Horn (https://rstyle.me/+8bsKFHO8OCILi1wxQSTpVQ) (affiliate link) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (https://rstyle.me/+4SHe2HnsUiAQZuoRvXnMaA) (affiliate link) Saint Paul by Pope Benedict XVI (https://rstyle.me/+DSeDS8mSEQQFORiUBK8s2w) (affiliate link) Truman Vol 1 by David McCullough (https://rstyle.me/+VLwIU-K4JlrSoalo684gYQ) (affiliate link) I Believe in Love by Fr. Jean C. J. d Elbée (https://rstyle.me/+Qd5uk-wtehJnZu-ts37Iuw) (affiliate link)

Mike and Claire discuss discipline, both with regard to parenting as well as self. They draw upon their research, experience, and education as well as examples from the Catholic faith. Links: A Mother's Rule of Life (https://rstyle.me/+H_UnpRhAuGIAQj3Ev-KsJg) (affiliate link) The Choice Wine (https://rstyle.me/+mFgSOvKPlKCaYoaqPfUE9g) (affiliate link) How St. John Bosco Punished (https://angeluspress.org/products/how-saint-john-bosco-punished) Catholic All Year Blog Post (https://catholicallyear.com/blog/always-mean-what-you-say-how-of/)

This episode is about three marriage guidelines and tips that we have found to be invaluable in our marriage. In this episode we also share our love story: how we met, our dating and engagement, and our wedding day and honeymoon. Links: By Love Refined: Letters to a Young Bride (https://rstyle.me/+fsFhV5i3zreVkOPyOaRsug) (affiliate link) Finding Philothea Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/findingphilothea/?hl=en) Finding Philothea Blog (https://findingphilothea.com) Join the Finding Philothea Family (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b11614849e4b4fbbbea637) Travel on a Pilgrimage with us! (https://selectinternationaltours.com/product/italy-pilgrimage-following-the-footsteps-of-bl-pier-giorgio-september-18-29-2023-23ja09itcc/?fbclid=IwAR3zGTwHOvkSG1M14xJt8IywgXlJSW7c_m8UgI8oDPyb7-HHlmMsfd0g8MU)