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Messy Family Podcast : Catholic Conversations on Marriage and Family

Mike and Alicia Hernon : Catholic Marriage Parent and Family

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5 • 739 Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2024

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Join us for a special episode of the Messy Family Podcast, recorded live at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis! In this episode, Mike hosts a lively discussion on the joys and challenges of family life. Mike, who flew in from Ireland, shares his family traditions and reflections on building a lasting legacy. Plus, special guests Ennie and Cana Hickman talk about their journey of raising nine children, balancing ministry and marriage, and the importance of regular date nights. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the show, this episode offers heartfelt stories and practical advice for every family. Don't miss it!

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00:53 - Mike Shares His Family Tradition 03:14 - Introducing Ennie and Cana Hickman 06:01 - Marriage and Family Life 11:30 - The Importance of Date Nights 17:25 - Integrating Ministry and Family 23:45 - Building Family Culture and Traditions 30:10 - Navigating Difficult Times 36:30 - Practical Tips for Busy Families 44:00 - Closing Thoughts and Prayer

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0:00.0	Welcome. The following podcast was recorded live at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Indiana.
0:10.4	Family, all in this together. Family, we're taking a chance. Family, like birds of a feather.
0:21.6	Family, we got my shoes and dance.
0:23.6	Hey, we are Mike and Alicia Hernan.
0:25.6	We have 10 kids and grandkids too, and we are here for every parent.
0:29.6	Because we are on a mission to empower moms and dads to embrace their sacred calling.
0:33.6	So join the conversation.
0:34.6	All in this together.
0:36.6	Family, we're taking a chance.
0:40.2	Welcome to the messy family podcast, where we try to help busy moms and dads become more
0:46.3	confident in their parenting to embrace their secret calling.
0:49.6	And before we get into today's topic, I just, I actually flew in to Indiana, well, not flew into Indiana.
0:56.5	I flew into the U.S. from Ireland.
0:58.7	Okay.
0:59.1	So this is, this is a tradition I have in my family where I take my kids on a trip to Ireland.
1:05.0	My family, anybody from, with Irish ancestry, you know, you get it, right?
1:09.1	There's something about going back to her my grandfather and my great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather.
1:15.7	And I take one of my kids each time, and it was awesome.
1:20.6	And we traveled around to all of these beautiful places, and there's just ancient churches
1:25.2	and just great hospitality and great music
1:28.9	and I probably put on some weight. But we also went to the cottage, the old ruin of a cottage
1:37.5	that my grandfather lived in and left Ireland when he was at 25. And vines were growing over it.
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