<![CDATA[Catholic Family Uncorked]]>ed318354-7df3-56b2-81ba-d982aa747a32Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:11:44 +0000Captivate.fmTrent and Michelle Hillaerthttps://artwork.captivate.fm/8945ac66-51aa-470a-974a-84e401816c45/logo.jpgCatholic Family UncorkedTrent and Michelle HillaertTrent and Michelle HillaertWhat's it like in a big Catholic family in today's day and age? We're inviting you into our home and hearts to share the many lessons we've learned and ideas we've developed over the past two decades. Raising a big family, a faith-filled family, and a family with a whole lot of heart requires quite a bit of maneuvering and rolling with the punches in this crazy world we live in. Our hope and our prayer is that some of our experiences will help you to create your own family culture... a culture of life rooted and founded in LOVE.https://catholicfamilyuncorked.captivate.fmfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/catholicfamilyuncorked/nopodcastCFU 19: Teenagers, Teenagers, Teenagers Part 1CFU 19: Teenagers, Teenagers, Teenagers Part 1In this episode, after having successfully launched two responsible adults who are on fire for Christ, we open our hearts and share from our experience and the advice of family and friends on how to get through those often messy teenage years.

]]>In this episode, after having successfully launched two responsible adults who are on fire for Christ, we open our hearts and share from our experience and the advice of family and friends on how to get through those often messy teenage years.

]]>868524dc-dc97-4aa7-9bbb-05fff274b074Sun, 20 Feb 2022 22:35:06 -040042:53falsefull219192CFU 18 - Deepening Your Family's Relationship With ChristCFU 18 - Deepening Your Family's Relationship With ChristHow can we enter into 2023 having grown closer to God as an individual and as a family?

Our call as parents is to lead our families to heaven. In this constantly changing and often volatile society, This is not an easy task. In this episode we talk about the steps we are taking throughout 2022 to draw both ourselves and our family into a more intimate and vulnerable relationship with God.

]]>How can we enter into 2023 having grown closer to God as an individual and as a family?

Our call as parents is to lead our families to heaven. In this constantly changing and often volatile society, This is not an easy task. In this episode we talk about the steps we are taking throughout 2022 to draw both ourselves and our family into a more intimate and vulnerable relationship with God.

]]>9c45922d-2a9c-4af3-9231-a6ed01cfe2e2Thu, 20 Jan 2022 01:59:23 -040055:14falsefull218182CFU 17 - Making Lent Practical & ProfoundCFU 17 - Making Lent Practical &amp; ProfoundHow can we dive into this Lenten season with our family and enter into Easter transformed and closer to the heart of Christ?

In this episode we share the simple and practical ways in which we strive to grow as a family during lent and pray they lead to a profound transformation.

]]>How can we dive into this Lenten season with our family and enter into Easter transformed and closer to the heart of Christ?

In this episode we share the simple and practical ways in which we strive to grow as a family during lent and pray they lead to a profound transformation.

]]>c5e7ddc5-00d1-44cb-9e1e-1e50b3d1a9c3Sun, 28 Feb 2021 23:40:45 -040001:02:13falsefull117171CFU 16 - Making Resolutions That Really WorkCFU 16 - Making Resolutions That Really WorkAre you tired of making resolutions and then not seeing results? We've been there. In this episode, we share the secret to how we've changed our view on making new year resolutions and have seen some pretty awesome results over the past few years. Know we are praying for you and wishing you a BLESSED 2021.

]]>Are you tired of making resolutions and then not seeing results? We've been there. In this episode, we share the secret to how we've changed our view on making new year resolutions and have seen some pretty awesome results over the past few years. Know we are praying for you and wishing you a BLESSED 2021.

]]>d457bdd9-950c-4f68-ace8-bd7d76aea789Fri, 01 Jan 2021 23:54:33 -040037:55falsefull116161CFU 15 - Creating House Rules For Dating Teens Part 2CFU 15 - Creating House Rules For Dating Teens Part 2We're back with Joseph, Katie, Adam, and Gemma to discuss the house rules they wrote. First with each couple, and then with everyone together.

We compiled much of the information in this PDF "Parents Guide for Creating House Rules For Your Dating Teens". This PDF is a guide to help you, as parents, create house rules for your own dating teens.

]]>We're back with Joseph, Katie, Adam, and Gemma to discuss the house rules they wrote. First with each couple, and then with everyone together.

We compiled much of the information in this PDF "Parents Guide for Creating House Rules For Your Dating Teens". This PDF is a guide to help you, as parents, create house rules for your own dating teens.

]]>6b867616-2596-4246-9cb0-f3849ba32bf2Thu, 24 Dec 2020 17:00:10 -040001:04:07falsefull115151CFU 14 - Creating House Rules For Dating TeensCFU 14 - Creating House Rules For Dating TeensDo you have set house rules for your dating teens? In this day and age, navigating dating and striving to remain pure and chaste while respecting each other can be quite a challenge.

We recently sat down with two young couples who both spent some time in our home to come up with this list.

They agreed to participate in the podcast without knowing what the topic was, so this episode was fun to record and is filled with laughter, a few awkward moments, and some of the best sincere conversation that will help you navigate this with your own teens.

In part one, we speak with each of the four young adults separately. Join us when Part 2 is released to learn the rules they came up with and why they are important.

]]>Do you have set house rules for your dating teens? In this day and age, navigating dating and striving to remain pure and chaste while respecting each other can be quite a challenge.

We recently sat down with two young couples who both spent some time in our home to come up with this list.

They agreed to participate in the podcast without knowing what the topic was, so this episode was fun to record and is filled with laughter, a few awkward moments, and some of the best sincere conversation that will help you navigate this with your own teens.

In part one, we speak with each of the four young adults separately. Join us when Part 2 is released to learn the rules they came up with and why they are important.

]]>9b77c615-b51d-40b9-bc47-4df1cee7943cSun, 13 Dec 2020 20:58:01 -040046:54falsefull114141CFU 13 - How The Saints Impact Our FamilyCFU 13 - How The Saints Impact Our FamilyWe haven't always had our focus on the saints as we've gone through our own list of struggles throughout the years.

In this episode, we share how we've found a way to build a more personal relationship with the saints and invite them into our everyday family life.

As promised, here is the link to the Dolorous Passion of Our Lord as mentioned in this podcast.

]]>We haven't always had our focus on the saints as we've gone through our own list of struggles throughout the years.

In this episode, we share how we've found a way to build a more personal relationship with the saints and invite them into our everyday family life.

As promised, here is the link to the Dolorous Passion of Our Lord as mentioned in this podcast.

]]>42a276bb-6679-4a14-84ff-55ee911ead7cSun, 01 Nov 2020 19:27:51 -040053:45falsefull113131CFU 12 - In The World, But Not Of ItCFU 12 - In The World, But Not Of ItWe are called to live in the world, but not of it. Join us as we take a look at what that looks like in our family's every day life.

]]>We are called to live in the world, but not of it. Join us as we take a look at what that looks like in our family's every day life.

]]>ee6630b5-5637-41e6-8b89-0927a1872d20Wed, 21 Oct 2020 01:11:38 -040051:42falsefull112121CFU 11 - Helping Our Children Know GodCFU 11 - Helping Our Children Know GodAs Catholics with children, one of our primary responsiblities is to raise our children to know, love and serve God.

We're excited to have our friends, Robyn and John Henry Crosby, join us to share how they have been able to help their children to grow a deep and personal relationship with God.

Check out the bonus content downloadable PDF which contains tips and tools provided by Robyn Crosby.

Don't forget to connect with John Henry Crosby and learn more about his life work at "The Hildebrand Project."

]]>As Catholics with children, one of our primary responsiblities is to raise our children to know, love and serve God.

We're excited to have our friends, Robyn and John Henry Crosby, join us to share how they have been able to help their children to grow a deep and personal relationship with God.

Check out the bonus content downloadable PDF which contains tips and tools provided by Robyn Crosby.

Don't forget to connect with John Henry Crosby and learn more about his life work at "The Hildebrand Project."

]]>79502c08-2512-4227-8ad5-d70c121d58aaWed, 07 Oct 2020 01:36:56 -040058:22falsefull111111CFU 10 - Protecting Our ChildrenCFU 10 - Protecting Our ChildrenJoin us as we open up about how we've approached protecting our children. We talk about the reality of human trafficking, our view on sleepovers, unfair/unkind leaders, bullying, and how we approach talking about sex.

]]>Join us as we open up about how we've approached protecting our children. We talk about the reality of human trafficking, our view on sleepovers, unfair/unkind leaders, bullying, and how we approach talking about sex.

]]>7632c772-3f73-45f3-8099-b862b0d0e217Tue, 28 Jul 2020 23:28:32 -040043:52falsefull110101CFU 9 - 3 Simple WaysCFU 9 - 3 Simple WaysLife can get crazy. Between kids, work, change, we can be left feeling off-kilter and out of sorts, and focusing on our own spiritual growth is rough.

In this episode of Catholic Family Uncorked, we share three simple ways in which we can draw closer to Christ, even in the midst of the crazy.

]]>Life can get crazy. Between kids, work, change, we can be left feeling off-kilter and out of sorts, and focusing on our own spiritual growth is rough.

In this episode of Catholic Family Uncorked, we share three simple ways in which we can draw closer to Christ, even in the midst of the crazy.

]]>e36e77c5-0f55-4d0e-b835-7af153c75ae3Thu, 16 Jul 2020 02:53:37 -040044:17falsefull1991CFU 8 - How Food Affects Your FamilyCFU 8 - How Food Affects Your FamilyAre you or your kiddos having health issues - eczema, headaches, etc. What about anxiety? What about hyperactivity or meltdowns with the little ones or even your teens?

There are so many ways that the food we eat affects our family. Tune in as we share a bit of what we've learned after 6 kiddos and almost 20 years of marriage.

]]>Are you or your kiddos having health issues - eczema, headaches, etc. What about anxiety? What about hyperactivity or meltdowns with the little ones or even your teens?

There are so many ways that the food we eat affects our family. Tune in as we share a bit of what we've learned after 6 kiddos and almost 20 years of marriage.

]]>25ad4cf4-d21e-433a-94ae-02be8a156404Wed, 01 Jul 2020 19:34:36 -040038:58falsefull1881CFU 7 - The Awesome Power of TrustCFU 7 - The Awesome Power of TrustLife throws curve balls. Sometimes big things happen - hard things happen - and it's hard to trust. Yet, it's in the trusting during the hard times that God shows up in some of the most amazing ways.

Join us as we share our trust journey... the ups and downs, and the beauty that takes over when we throw ourselves at His mercy and say, "Jesus, I surrender myself to you. Take care of everything!"

]]>Life throws curve balls. Sometimes big things happen - hard things happen - and it's hard to trust. Yet, it's in the trusting during the hard times that God shows up in some of the most amazing ways.

Join us as we share our trust journey... the ups and downs, and the beauty that takes over when we throw ourselves at His mercy and say, "Jesus, I surrender myself to you. Take care of everything!"

]]>fbef9b5f-b0f4-445a-9916-ddce378a5b96Wed, 24 Jun 2020 02:28:46 -040047:10falsefull1771CFU 6 - Making Their Birthday CountCFU 6 - Making Their Birthday CountThere is ONE day a year that belongs solely to each one of our kiddos - their birthday!

We share how we celebrate our children and create lifelong memories throughout their special day. Life's crazy... I'm sure you get that. So it's not always easy, but it's 100% always worth it!

Special shoutout to our kiddos - Joseph, Brigette, Coco, Maisy, Jacq Jacq and Augie for joining in the fun to share what they love BEST about their special day!

]]>There is ONE day a year that belongs solely to each one of our kiddos - their birthday!

We share how we celebrate our children and create lifelong memories throughout their special day. Life's crazy... I'm sure you get that. So it's not always easy, but it's 100% always worth it!

Special shoutout to our kiddos - Joseph, Brigette, Coco, Maisy, Jacq Jacq and Augie for joining in the fun to share what they love BEST about their special day!

]]>c1137cf6-2703-48f9-b093-b9253fa8c7cbFri, 19 Jun 2020 02:39:28 -040040:28falsefull1661CFU 5 - "Making Fun Out Of Nothin At All" with Eileen KainerCFU 5 - "Making Fun Out Of Nothin At All" with Eileen KainerLife can get serious. It can get hard. We can get caught up in just checking off our to-do list and forget to let go and have fun. In this episode we belly-laugh, we sing, we deal with the hissing from the extra mic we added to allow Eileen to join in with us, and we enjoy sharing with you how, as a family, we let go and just have FUN!

]]>Life can get serious. It can get hard. We can get caught up in just checking off our to-do list and forget to let go and have fun. In this episode we belly-laugh, we sing, we deal with the hissing from the extra mic we added to allow Eileen to join in with us, and we enjoy sharing with you how, as a family, we let go and just have FUN!

]]>c11e9b71-5858-431d-87e2-2f13979582ccFri, 12 Jun 2020 00:54:55 -040049:15falsefull1551CFU 4 - 12 Keys to a Beautiful Marriage (Part 2)CFU 4 - 12 Keys to a Beautiful Marriage (Part 2)What is the secret sauce that goes into a marriage that can endure the challenges of the 21st century?

After nearly 20 years of marriage, we share with you the 12 foundational keys that have helped us make a beautiful marriage that will last!

]]>What is the secret sauce that goes into a marriage that can endure the challenges of the 21st century?

After nearly 20 years of marriage, we share with you the 12 foundational keys that have helped us make a beautiful marriage that will last!

]]>24cc10a6-0b4b-4725-8ed4-64414847c1c8Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -040047:11falsefull1441CFU 3 - 12 Keys to a Beautiful Marriage (Part 1)CFU 3 - 12 Keys to a Beautiful Marriage (Part 1)What is the secret sauce that goes into a marriage that can endure the challenges of the 21st century?

After nearly 20 years of marriage we share with you the 12 foundational keys that have helped us make a beautiful marriage that will last!

]]>What is the secret sauce that goes into a marriage that can endure the challenges of the 21st century?

After nearly 20 years of marriage we share with you the 12 foundational keys that have helped us make a beautiful marriage that will last!

]]>3655cc85-07cc-4243-91de-a953d2ffec26Wed, 27 May 2020 10:00:00 -040031:28falsefull1331CFU 2 - Discovering Your Own Family CultureCFU 2 - Discovering Your Own Family CultureWhat keeps our kiddos coming back year after year? What helps them to grow into confident, responsible and caring adults?

It all starts with our family culture. We all have our own unique family culture. In this episode, we share how we discovered ours and give helpful tips on how to shape and direct your own family's culture.

Download our BONUS Discovering Your Family Culture PDF, set up a date night or family night and really think through your family culture, WHO you are and where you're headed.

]]>What keeps our kiddos coming back year after year? What helps them to grow into confident, responsible and caring adults?

It all starts with our family culture. We all have our own unique family culture. In this episode, we share how we discovered ours and give helpful tips on how to shape and direct your own family's culture.

Download our BONUS Discovering Your Family Culture PDF, set up a date night or family night and really think through your family culture, WHO you are and where you're headed.

]]>8e70daf9-ac70-4ddb-b18f-9218d0ea61f0Thu, 21 May 2020 02:10:09 -040053:01falsefull1221The Debut - This Is UsThe Debut - This Is UsThe first Catholic Family Uncorked episode is here! This is who we are and why after being married for almost 20 years and raising 6 children, we are venturing into the world of podcasting.

Here's a 30,000 foot view of where we're headed and the common themes you'll find as you listen in each week.

]]>The first Catholic Family Uncorked episode is here! This is who we are and why after being married for almost 20 years and raising 6 children, we are venturing into the world of podcasting.

Here's a 30,000 foot view of where we're headed and the common themes you'll find as you listen in each week.

]]>c479fe67-bad6-4dc6-b1da-4b5900808a2eWed, 13 May 2020 02:25:01 -040032:35falsefull1111