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Dec 2024
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Building a Wholesome Family in a Broken ...

Brendan Gotta
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Enjoyed the Gotta Marry Well Podcast Series?

Check out this bonus episode with Eduard Habsburg-Lothringen, a relative of Bl. Karl of Austria and ambassador of Hungary to the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta.

Summary

Drawing from his family’s 850-year legacy and deep Catholic faith, Ambassador Habsburg offers practical advice, timeless wisdom, and a hopeful vision for cultivating strong family bonds.

Episode Highlights:

  1. Habsburg Heritage and Family Life
    Ambassador Habsburg reflects on how his family’s rich history has shaped his approach to marriage, parenting, and family values.
  2. Finding the Right Spouse
    With humor and wisdom, he shares the essential qualities to seek in a spouse to foster a lifelong, fulfilling relationship.
  3. The “Spouse Bucket List”
    Learn how this unique concept can help couples grow closer and create shared goals that strengthen their marriage.
  4. The Role of Prayer in Marriage
    Inspired by Blessed Charles and Empress Zita, the Ambassador emphasizes how prayer serves as the cornerstone of his family’s life and decision-making.
  5. Core Values and Faith Formation
    Practical insights on choosing and passing on core family values, ensuring they take root in children’s lives despite cultural challenges.
  6. Parenting and Raising a Large Family
    From juggling responsibilities to creating meaningful traditions, the Ambassador shares advice for navigating the joys and challenges of parenting.
  7. Family Traditions and Faith
    Discover the Habsburg family traditions that continue to deepen their faith and strengthen their family bonds today.
  8. Guiding Children in a Countercultural World
    How to equip children with faith and resilience in a society that often opposes traditional family life.
  9. Caring Through Sickness and End of Life
    A moving reflection on lessons learned from family history about love, care, and sacrifice during life’s most difficult moments.

This bonus episode is a heartfelt conclusion to the Gotta Marry Well series, reminding us that building a wholesome family, though challenging, is a beautiful and transformative journey worth pursuing. Tune in for timeless advice, powerful stories, and encouragement to embrace the gift of family life.

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