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Just One Small Thing Podcast for Catholic Parents

by Nancy Bandzuch

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  • J1ST 156: When the kids you love aren't being raised Catholic...

    October 25, 2026 · 12 min

    Today on the Just One Small Thing podcast, I'm talking directly to the grandparents and godparents who write me the most heart-wrenching emails about a child they love who isn't being raised in the faith.  If that's you, I want you to…

  • J1ST 155: Advent Prep: Your Catholic Home This Advent

    October 18, 2026 · 15 min

    Today on the Just One Small Thing podcast, I'm admitting something that used to make me feel like a total outsider:  For years, I didn't know when Catholics set up their Christmas tree…and was setting my tree up "too early". I also set…

  • J1ST 154: Advent Prep: Tired of the Jesse Tree? (Me too!)

    October 11, 2026 · 12 min

    Today on the Just One Small Thing podcast, I'm talking about Advent.  I know! I know! TOO EARLY…but we sell out of Advent materials every year, so grab what you need now, tuck it away, and rest assured that you have what you need before…

  • J1ST 153: Seven Years Down the Road! Catholic Sprouts Business Story

    October 4, 2026 · 23 min

    I am (most definitely) an accidental business owner. Although Catholic Sprouts LLC has existed for over seven years and we have had the honor of serving over 41,000 customers (seriously, WHAT?!?), I never intended to be a business owner…

  • J1ST 152: Ten Super Rad Rosary Stories

    September 27, 2026 · 27 min

    You know I love the Rosary--that's not a secret. And yet, so few people pray the Rosary consistently. But my friends, please consider praying the Rosary more often, daily if possible! It will change your life. Trust me, I've experienced…

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  • J1ST 151: The Key is Consistency

    September 20, 2026 · 20 min

    At the beginning of the summer, we sent the entire Catholic Sprouts community a survey, and over 500 people thoughtfully responded. What you shared was SO valuable, and we are still digesting all of that information.  What was perhaps…

  • J1ST 150: The ABCs of Catholic Culture

    September 13, 2026 · 23 min

    There are some strange and sometimes frightening parts of modern secular culture. I want to shelter my children from these things, but I also want to surround them with a vibrant, joyful culture that reminds them at every turn of the…

  • J1ST 149: Our Summer Experiment

    September 6, 2026 · 20 min

    This summer, I conducted an experiment around HABITS in my house. Instead of assigning the kids daily chores, I gave each of them a list of habits. And I did this for ALL of my kids, from age 15 down to 4.  The habits included…

  • J1ST 148: Come to Poland with us!

    August 30, 2026 · 23 min

    That's right!  Next July, Catholic Sprouts will be leading a family pilgrimage to Poland...and you are invited!  Remember, a pilgrimage helps us leave behind the distractions of daily life, seek God with greater intention, and remember…

  • J1ST 147: Belief in the Eucharist is Where We Start (not where we end)

    August 23, 2026 · 21 min

    Although I feel incredibly inadequate to do so...in this episode, we are tackling Eucharistic Devotion.  Please listen to this with two things in mind: your journey and the journey you are inviting your children on as they prepare to…

  • J1ST 146: Top Six Mom Saints (and lessons from each that will change your life)

    August 16, 2026 · 31 min

    It's not a secret that I LOVE the Saints. I love using the Saints when I teach my kids the Faith, because it is literally the easiest way to SHOW them what it looks like to follow Jesus. I also love reading about the Saints on my own…

  • J1st 145: How to Keep Your Kids Catholic

    August 9, 2026 · 22 min

    I get LOTS of emails that say something like, "I'm worried my kids will grow up and leave the Church." I don't want you to worry about this, but if you aren't teaching the Faith at home…you probably should be worried.  Study after study…

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About the show

Join us as we strive to do just one small thing for love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Each week Nancy will share about the reality of being a Catholic Parent, and how we are called to strive to raise saints despite the fact that we are a sinner. Often times she will be touching on topics covered on the Catholic Sprouts Podcast that week, in a way that is more geared towards adults.