Raising 8: A couple of sinners trying to raise saints

Peccadillos

Raising 8 — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Michael and Lori talk about some exciting projects that Lori is working on, new milestones in their lives, and the importance of helping children become independently dependent on God. Also, Michael teaches Lori a new word.

March Madness

Raising 8 — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Ice cream for dinner, broken brackets, and helping kids to unplug, especially at restaurants.

Snow Cone Culture

Raising 8 — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 21:47:58 -0500

Lent, sleep test, British accents and more are covered by Michael and Lori. No, this is not the last episode.

Providence

Raising 8 — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

It has been a month since the last episode, but Michael and Lori are back talking about all that has transpired.

Balaclava New Year

Raising 8 — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 16:02:49 -0500

Lori and Michael are tired but wanted to wish everyone a Happy Balaclava New Year!

Back on the Horse

Raising 8 — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:06:22 -0500

Lori and Michael finally found some time to record again after a busy November. They talk about recent happenings and Advent.

Smooka McCrackin

Raising 8 — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Michael wanted to watch some football and Lori had some smelly issues. They talk about the virtue of modesty.

Music

Raising 8 — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Lori offers a couple of apologies to Michael. They discuss how parents can - and should - be involved in helping their children discern what type of music is good for their souls.

Kerfuffle

Raising 8 — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:19:51 -0400

Michael triggered a kerfuffle getting his morning coffee and Lori is allergic to hamsters. They discuss which of the 6 listeners could be the number one listener. Somehow they find their way into a real discussion on feeling at home when you to church.

No High Fives Allowed

Raising 8 — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Michael is trying fix his snoring and did the laundry. Lori discovered a new social media application. They discuss an article by a family counselor in which he discusses the dangers of high-fiving others.

Pork on Your Chops

Raising 8 — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Michael has a new t-shirt and basketball sneakers. Lori is sore from a new workout program. They discuss the topic of a different podcast (per the suggestion of one of the 6 listeners): "the 3 great untruths".

Stressed

Raising 8 — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400

The world is back to "normal" which means the Lavignes have a cold in the house. Michael and Lori discuss the stress that comes with the beginning of the school year and share some practical strategies that has helped them manage all the activity.

Back in Business

Raising 8 — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400

After a long, long, long break Michael and Lori are back in business with the podcast. The reason(s) for the long break, the summer, the crazy culture, and more are discussed.

Show note: Michael gave the wrong email address for the show. It is raising8podcast@gmail.com

Porcupine in Tree

Raising 8 — Thu, 19 May 2022 09:35:34 -0400

Michael and Lori were able to get away by themselves for the weekend. They discuss this weekend's Gospel with a focus on discovering Christ in suffering.

Good Shepherd

Raising 8 — Thu, 05 May 2022 09:03:43 -0400

Michael and Lori reflect on the Gospel reading for Good Shepherd Sunday and discuss how parents can talk to kids about recent news.

Episode 80: We Are Still Here

Raising 8 — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:37:38 -0400

It has been a while but Lori and Michael are back. They explain the reason for the lack of episodes recently, discuss this Sunday's Gospel reading, and look to the future.

Episode 79: AAA Failure

Raising 8 — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:29:13 -0400

Michael went away for a work trip last weekend, which led to a lost key card and a flat tire.

Episode 78: This is Us (Spoiler Alert)

Raising 8 — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Raising 8 is back after Michael survives another man cold.The Lavignes are excited about the Providence Friars making it to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Lori and Michael discuss some issues they have with a recent or all the episodes of the show "This is Us."

Episode 77: Merry Christmas

Raising 8 — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Michael and Lori almost didn't record an episode this week and Michael is confused about what time of year it is. They take some talking about God's providence and the importance of teaching children about being aware of God's movement in their lives.

Episode 76: Be Aware

Raising 8 — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:39:42 -0500

Lent has begun! Michael and Lori do not have a lot to banter about, but they do spend some time talking about spiritual attack.

Episode 75: Bearing Crosses

Raising 8 — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 08:36:12 -0500

Michael and Lori have low energy from poor sleep and water quality issues. As we approach the season of Lent they talk about bearing crosses in our lives. Show note: Lori confuses her children movie references when talking about the phrase "be prepared."

Episode 74: Running for Office

Raising 8 — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:21:18 -0500

An underwhelming Super Bowl, Valentine's Day, Driver's Ed for Parents, and preparing our families for Lent. Michael and Lori cover a lot of ground in this week's episode.

Episode 73: Brady the Cat

Raising 8 — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Brady the cat makes his debut and Michael had to give a talk to parents, on the easiest topic of all, at the Lavigne's parish.

Episode 72: Tom and Teens

Raising 8 — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Tom Brady has retired, which means he has some extra time to be a guest on the podcast...according to Michael's dreams. Lori and Michael talk about navigating the teenage years as parents.

Episode 71: Friends

Raising 8 — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Michael is excited about a great win by the PC Friars basketball team and not so excited about a potential blizzard. Lori and Michael talk about the importance of helping children grow good friendships, especially in light of the past couple of years.

Episode 70: Cabbage Patch Master

Raising 8 — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Lori and Michael started recording their weekly videos reflecting on the upcoming Sunday Gospel reading. Michael recognizes Lori as a "cribbage master" due to her constantly beating him at that game. This week's episode focuses on the dignity of human life and intercessory prayer.

Episode 69: Completely Useless

Raising 8 — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:45:08 -0500

After a delay in recording due to technical difficulties earlier in the week Lori and Michael offer a completely useless episode. Actually, they talk about the holidays, New Year's resolutions (or a lack of), and whether children should watch Cobra Kai. Happy New Year!

Episode 68: Behold

Raising 8 — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Michael and Lori talk about The Voice finale and Lori's upcoming 1st anniversary of her 40th birthday party. They finish their Advent reflection series.

Episode 67: Rejoice

Raising 8 — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Lori is happy with the outdoor Christmas lights and Michael is battling a mild cold (a severe man cold). They continue their weekly Advent series.

Episode 66: Prepare

Raising 8 — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Woonsocket has made all of Lori's dreams come true. Michael and Lori reflect on the Gospel for the second week of Advent, though Michael struggles with one of the words.

Episode 65: Watch

Raising 8 — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Lori is excited to be more organized at the sink and in her closet. Michael is not excited to have been beaten by Lori in fantasy football. Michael and Lori begin the series on Advent.

Gobble, Gobble

Raising 8 — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

The Lavignes are dealing with an unexpected home improvement project again, but they have a lot to be thankful for this year. And Michael cannot make a turkey sound. Happy Thanksgiving from Raising 8!

Episode 63: Jury Duty

Raising 8 — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Lori performed her civic duty...that is jury duty...for one day. Michael is excited about reading the 2022 Farmers Almanac. Michael and Lori talk about the great feasts of All Saints and All Souls.

Episode 62: Stairway to Heaven

Raising 8 — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Lori and Michael talk about the importance of praying the Rosary though it might not always be easy. They share some strategies for doing so as individuals and with our children.

Episode 61: Intentional Time

Raising 8 — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400

A lot of losing going on, including Michael losing sleep due to one of the cats. Lori and Michael talk about being intentional spending time with each child in the family.

Episode 60: Just Say No

Raising 8 — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Michael and Lori had to say "no" to recording an episode last week due to life's demands. In this episode they talk about the importance of saying no to our children, to others, and to tasks in order to keep proper order in our lives.

Episode 59: Come to Jesus

Raising 8 — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Michael and Lori can't figure out how to record earlier in the week. They discuss the simple way to draw closer to Jesus and to help children do the same: by spending time with the Eucharistic Lord.

Episode 58: Environmental Awards

Raising 8 — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Lori and Michael have to move on to a new plumber in order to get the bathroom done. And they talk about an essay on large families by Theresa Olohan, from USA Today.

Episode 57: Sibling Rivalries

Raising 8 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

A crazy weekend led to Michael and Lori recording later in the week than usual, but they pulled off an episode. They talk about sibling rivalries and how they have dealt with them in the Lavigne home.

Back to School

Raising 8 — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Michael and Lori are using the beginning of the school year to create better eating and exercise habits. Also, they started a new weekly segment: Raising 8 Weekly Football Picks! Lastly, they spend some time talking about using this time of the year to bring new order into our homes, especially how we pray as a family.

Episode 55: We're Back

Raising 8 — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0400

After three weeks off due to vacation and their battle with COVID, Lori and Michael are back. They had a lot to talk about including still learning lessons as a couple all these years into marriage.

Episode 54: Witness to Love

Raising 8 — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Michael and Lori have a great conversation about marriage with Ryan and Mary-Rose Verret. They are the founders of the Witness to Love apostolate.

Episode 53: Mailing It In

Raising 8 — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Michael and Lori are slowly moving into vacation mode, which led to them not having a topic for this week's episode. They touch upon a variety of topics including the Olympics, the new pool, pushing kids to work, and Michael stealing objects from Lori's office.

Episode 52: Love Story

Raising 8 — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Lori told a participant at a conference she spoke at that we would talk about how we met on our next episode. So that's exactly what Michael and Lori discuss in this episode.

Episode 51: Mucus

Raising 8 — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0400

The youngest Lavigne children caught a cold at a birthday party, which leads this week's banter. Michael and Lori talk about a "top ten" list for beginning homeschooling as a family.

Episode 50: Money, Money, Money

Raising 8 — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Michael has nothing for banter and no topic. Lori has to carry the episode as they begin season 2. They talk about teaching finance basics to children.

Episode 49: What Children Need

Raising 8 — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Lori and Michael celebrate the first anniversary of Raising 8 via Facebook Live. They discuss an article about what children don't and do need.

Episode 48: One Year

Raising 8 — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Michael and Lori begin to celebrate the one year anniversary of Raising 8. Some of the Lavigne children make a cameo appearance (translation: barge into the studio while the episode is being recorded).

Episode 47: Summertime

Raising 8 — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Michael is back from his fishing trip and Lori survived the weekend without him. They talk a little about summer time and look forward to celebrating the 1 year anniversary of the podcast.

Episode 46: Wrap-Up

Raising 8 — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Michael is going fishing and Lori will be cleaning a closet. They wrap-up their series on the Church's teachings on human sexuality and how parents can pass them on to their children.

Episode 45: Virtue

Raising 8 — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 03:00:00 -0400

It is the Lori show for banter because Michael was "tired." Michael and Lori talk about growing in virtue. They focus on the chastity and modesty in light of their ongoing discussion about the Church's beautiful teachings about human sexuality.

Episode 44: Matter & Form

Raising 8 — Thu, 27 May 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Michael and Lori are, finally, back in their basement studio. After banter (9:13), they continue their series on teaching children about the Church's vision for humans and human sexuality. This week they talk about teaching children about natural law.

Episode 43: Dignity

Raising 8 — Thu, 20 May 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Michael and Lori are still recording from their bedroom office space...the basement project hit a snag or two. In this week's episode they continue to build a foundation upon which to discuss the Church's beautiful teachings on the human being with children. They focus on the mother of all Catholic social teachings: the life and dignity of every person.

Episode 42: Be Happy

Raising 8 — Thu, 13 May 2021 03:00:00 -0400

After a week off due to Lori battling a cold (she has made a full recovery) Raising 8 is back. For any of the 6 listeners who would prefer to skip the banter simply fast forward to the 9-minute mark. Michael and Lori are beginning a series on how parents can teach the Church's beautiful teachings about the human person and sexuality to their children. In this episode they talk about happiness and love.

Episode 41: Good Shepherds

Raising 8 — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Michael can still play ball and Lori had to take all the kids to Mass alone. Inspired by the homilies they heard for Good Shepherd Sunday, Michael and Lori talk about parents being "good shepherds."

Episode 40: Parents Matter (Part 2)

Raising 8 — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Michael is hungry and squirrels are not safe when Lori is driving. Lori and Michael continue to talk about parents and their role in passing on a life of faith to their children.

Episode 39: Parents Matter (Part 1)

Raising 8 — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Lori had a late dinner....while recording and there is a lot going on in the Lavigne home. Michael and Lori begin to review the book "Handing Down the Faith" by Christian Smith and Amy Adamcyzk.

Episode 38: Merciful Homes

Raising 8 — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Michael and Lori are back after taking Holy Week off. They discuss the importance of mercy in our homes and announce Lori's upcoming release of "The Divine Mercy Chaplet in Song."

Episode 37: Open Books

Raising 8 — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Raising 8 went Facebook Live with a question-and-answer format.

Episode 36: Holy Week

Raising 8 — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Dr. Seuss, masks, walking into signs, St. Patrick, St. Joseph, and beards oh my. A lot going on in banter for this episode. Lori and Michael talk about preparing for and celebrating Holy Week as a family.

Episode 35: Trust

Raising 8 — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0500

The Lavigne's basement flooded again and the kids are upstairs all the time. So, one Lenten sacrifice has had to be modified. Lori and Michael talk about a moving article by Dan Cellucci, CEO of Catholic Leadership Institute.

Episode 34: Do Your Duty

Raising 8 — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0500

From no water to too much water the Lavigne's had quite a weekend. Plus Michael is thinking of creating a new video game and Lori is a recording artist.

Episode 33: Grateful Kids

Raising 8 — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500

Michael is proud of having a good first few days of Lent. Lori and Michael pick a topic a few minutes into the episode: raising kids to have grateful hearts. Plenty of banter to end the episode including Michael's growing beard.

Episode 32: Elephant in the Room

Raising 8 — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500

Raising 8 has t-shirts for sale! Lori and Michael have a great (and fun) conversation with the "elephant in the room", Fr. Kevin Cook, about fostering a culture of vocations in the home. Fr. Kevin is the pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Seekonk, Massachusetts and the Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Fall River.

Episode 31: National Marriage Week

Raising 8 — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500

Lori is officially the football expert in the family. Michael and Lori talk about "Why Sacramental Marriage Matters" to celebrate National Marriage Week.

Episode 30: Preparing for Lent

Raising 8 — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500

Pierced ears. Super Bowl picks. A child needing to be picked up and a child throwing a fit. Oh, and Lori and Michael talk about preparing to enter the season of Lent as a family.

Episode 29: Fight Night

Raising 8 — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0500

Lori's fantasy quarterbacks will be facing off in the Super Bowl. Michael and Lori talk about fighting in the family for good and for bad.

Episode 28: Rules for the Family

Raising 8 — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0500

Michael and Lori attempt to create a video version of this episode (and fail), re-model a bathroom, and understand the word "plump." They discuss the Rules of the Family that they heard a priest talk about a few months ago to give the perspective of parents.

Episode 27: Teaching the Art of Prayer

Raising 8 — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0500

Happy New Year from Raising 8! Lori and Michael talk about teaching our children how to pray.

Episode 26: Live

Raising 8 — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0500

Michael and Lori hosted their first Raising 8 Live episode. Microphones not working, potential t-shirt ideas, resolutions, and plenty of banter are just some of the fun that occurred. Thank you to all 6 listeners and Happy New Year!

Episode 25: Hope

Raising 8 — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0500

Raising 8's 25th episode coincides with Lori and Michael talking about December 25th: the great feast of Christmas!

Episode 24: Joy

Raising 8 — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0500

So much in this episode! Lori and Michael make an appeal for Chic-fil-a to be a sponsor of the show. Lori is auditioning for The Voice. Raising 8 will be on Facebook Live - hopefully the week of New Year’s. And a dead chicken. Oh, and they talk about joy in the home.

Episode 23: Pulse Check

Raising 8 — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0500

Most of the Lavigne children now have orthodontics ending Michael’s log cabin in the mountain dreams. Lori and Michael talk about the importance of stopping and “checking your own pulse.”

Episode 22: Giving Thanks

Raising 8 — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 03:00:00 -0500

Banter reveals that a mystery has been solved. Michael and Lori talk about Thanksgiving traditions and what they are grateful for this year.

Episode 21: Don't Miss Advent

Raising 8 — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 03:00:00 -0500

Hear the reason Michael and Lori skipped a week recording and posting an episode. Then they talk about the importance of celebrating the great season of Advent by not rushing into celebrating Christmas.

Episode 20: One Nation Under God

Raising 8 — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 03:00:00 -0500

The studio is finally taking shape and Michael is excited to start listening to vinyl again. Lori and Michael discuss how to talk about all things election with children.

Episode 19: All Hallows' Eve

Raising 8 — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 03:30:00 -0400

Man-cold survival, vacation, and starting Whole 30...lots to cover in banter. Michael and Lori then talk about the great feasts of All Saints and All Souls and how to celebrate as a family.

Episode 18: Bowling Ball Bumpers

Raising 8 — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 03:00:00 -0400

A critical man-cold update is offered and the Lavignes are off to a vacation up north. Michael and Lori talk about their approach to disciplining their children.

Episode 17: Date Night

Raising 8 — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Michael is struggling through a "man cold" and Lori is very sympathetic. Michael and Lori then talk about the importance of prioritizing their relationship daily, weekly, and annually.

Episode 16: Grace

Raising 8 — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Lori is tired because of the dogs, which makes for an exciting banter. Michael and Lori talk about walking with children through the sacraments as they celebrate their oldest child's reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Episode 15: Finally...An Expert

Raising 8 — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Michael and Lori welcome their first guest to the podcast. John Varieur, Director of the Family Counseling Center (https://www.familycounsellingcenter.com), has a conversation with them about a wide range of topics related to parenting and families.

Episode 14: It's Fall!

Raising 8 — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Lori and Michael try to record an episode before a Patriot's game. With limited time, they talk about the start of Fall and creating memories with our children around such seasons.

Episode 13: Protect Our Children

Raising 8 — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Michael and Lori discuss the benefits of a spa and being ahead by a few points after one game in their first head-to-head matchup of the Lavigne 10 Fantasy Football season. Afterwards, they talk about the movie Cuties and how it is a symptom of a much larger problem in society. Michael and Lori share a few things that parents can do to advocate against such media.

Episode 12: Picky Eaters

Raising 8 — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Michael and Lori talk about the passing of Michael's grandmother - 3 weeks after the death of her husband. Mémè Goulet did not tolerate picky eaters, which is what they go on to talk about, including some strategies for dealing with picky eaters at all stages.

Episode 11: Be Not Afraid

Raising 8 — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Fruit flies are everywhere at the beginning of this episode (only a slight exaggeration). Lori and Michael talk about dealing with fear and anxiety with our children and as adults. They share some of their experiences and strategies.

Episode 10: Do Your Job

Raising 8 — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0400

The Lavigne 10 Fantasy Football League is about to begin their second season and Lori is the defending champion. Also, Lori and Michael talk about one of the topics she gets asked about the most: how do you keep your house clean with all those kids?

Episode 9: Death...It's a Part of Life

Raising 8 — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Lori and Michael talk about the reality of death and how they discuss this topic with their children. They decided to tackle this topic due to the passing away of Michael's maternal grandfather.

Episode 8: Project Nazareth

Raising 8 — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Michael can still beat his oldest son in basketball...for now. Lori and Michael talk about the domestic church and how Project Nazareth can help parents to grow a holy home through God's grace.

Episode 7: Techno Babble

Raising 8 — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Grandparents are a tremendous blessing and Michael talks about his Meme and Pepe who he had a chance to visit with before recording this episode. Lori and Michael then continue their body/soul series by talking about technology and its place in their home.

BONUS: Special Episode on Homeschooling

Raising 8 — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0400

In this episode Lori and Michael do an in depth dive on homeschooling. They asked for people to submit questions on social media which served as the outline for this conversation. Some of the questions they answered: How does one get started? Which curriculum should I pick? What do I do with toddlers/infants when trying to school older children? What should my space look like? Will my kids turn out normal? And more!

Episode 6: Window to the Soul

Raising 8 — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Lori leads banter again and talks about her BIG week (she finally beat Michael at something). They then talk about music, television, and movie consumption in the Lavigne home with a focus on how they strive to protect their kids hearts and minds.

Episode 5: Not. Friendly. Pigeons.

Raising 8 — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Lori is given the chance to lead the banter and fails. Michael and Lori then talk about their love/hate relationship with Natural Family Planning (or Fertility Awareness Methods).

Episode 4: Eat. Sleep. Live.

Raising 8 — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode the non-experts discuss their eating and sleeping habits throughout the years of raising their family. Also, Michael had an exciting weekend while Lori was away.

Episode 3: Body Matters

Raising 8 — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -0400

Find out if the hosts of Raising 8 are "anti-vaxxer hypocrites" and/or "right-wing Catholics." Also, Lori and Michael talk about the importance of modeling physical health for their children.

Episode 2: Surviving Mass

Raising 8 — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode Michael and Lori talk about surviving Mass, especially with toddlers. Over the past 15 years, they have had some successes, joys, and a few horror stories to share. Hopefully they will encourage the listener that it IS possible to survive Mass with young children, and in the end the struggle is worth it.

Episode 1: Everyone is homeschooling now....or are they?

Raising 8 — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 03:00:00 -0400

The lock down caused by the pandemic led to all families “home schooling.” But is it really "home-schooling? Lori and Michael talk about the differences in lock-down caused versus chosen home-schooling.

Episode 0: Meet the Parents

Archdiocese of Boston — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0400

Michael and Lori introduce themselves, their family, and the Raising 8 podcast.