The Catholic Parenting Advice Every Family Needs to Hear | Bobby & Jackie Angel

About this episode

What does it look like to bring St. John Paul II’s teaching into the ordinary life of a family? Bobby and Katie Fredericksen sit down with Bobby and Jackie Angel to talk about The JPII Field Guide and the faith behind it. The conversation moves from making time for prayer in a busy home to a truth that can change how we approach marriage: we can love our spouse deeply without expecting that person to fulfill the longing only God can satisfy.

That same vision shapes how we speak with our children. Drawing on their experience as parents, Bobby and Jackie discuss ongoing, age-appropriate conversations about the goodness of the body and the meaning of love. They also talk about apologizing when we get those conversations wrong, keeping the door open for honest questions, and recognizing that our children must make their own response to God. Near the end, Jackie shares her simple approach to memorizing Scripture, one passage at a time.

In this episode

• Making room for a short retreat amid everyday family life.
• Why a spouse cannot fulfill the longing meant for God.
• Practicing tenderness by seeing life from your spouse’s perspective.
• Talking with children about bodies and sexuality, honestly and age-appropriately.
• Helping children grow in faith while respecting their freedom.

The Catholic Couple. Conversation with Bobby and Katie Fredericksen and guests Bobby and Jackie Angel.

About the guests

Bobby Angel is a Catholic speaker, author, and personal mentor who previously taught theology and philosophy. He and his wife, Jackie, are parents of five and coauthors of The JPII Field Guide, an eight-day retreat drawing on the life and witness of St. John Paul II.

Jackie Angel is a Catholic speaker and author whose ministry has included work with youth, young adults, married couples, and pro-life and music ministries. Together with Bobby, she brings her experience of family life to their work on The JPII Field Guide.