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The Shoeless Podcast

The Shoeless Podcast

Hosted by: Donald and Megan Wallenfang

A candid podcast about marriage, family life, and Catholic spirituality.

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Episode 9: Why Fertility Awareness?

This episode introduces the beautiful practice of fertility awareness and its benefits especially within marriage. A transparent and honest approach is made to this vital topic for women and men alike. The following...
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Episode 8: Why Montessori?

This episode reflects on the life and legacy of Maria Montessori and her global influence on children's education. A few of her main ideas are presented, along with suggestions of their practical application in the...
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Episode 7: Why Ask Why?

This episode takes a step back and inquires into the meaningfulness of asking why. With reference to the metaphysical legacy of why-askers such as Aristotle, Jesus, and Maria Montessori, we recuperate the perennial...
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Episode 6: Why Delight?

This episode explores the meaning of delight with reference to the work of Saint Augustine and to the contemplative comportment of the child. By bringing together a theology of childhood and a theology of adulthood,...
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Episode 5: Why Rest?

This episode considers the meaning of rest - especially wondering about the biblical and liturgical meaning of God's rest. How does rest relate to work and what is so desirable about the Sabbath rest of God? To listen...
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Episode 4: Why Work?

This episode explores the meaning of work in the face of the temptation toward meaninglessness. Reference is made to the writings of Maria Montessori and John Paul II to consider the meaningfulness of your own work...
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Episode 3: Why Shoeless?

This episode considers the meaning of going about "shoeless" in a calcified world. Based on their 2021 book Shoeless, Donald and Megan Wallenfang talk about Carmelite spirituality for daily living. For the...
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Episode 2: Why Marriage?

This episode explores the meaning of marriage in relation to culture and the Catholic faith. Donald and Megan Wallenfang give their personal testimonies on their call to marriage. For more on the Catholic Church's...
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Episode 1: Why Are You Catholic?

This episode features the open and honest testimonies of Donald and Megan Wallenfang about why they are Catholic. For more information about Catholicism, visit: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism To access the Vatican...
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