Changing diapers, fielding the third snack request of the morning, and wrangling little ones at Mass can feel a world away from the sunsets and mountain peaks where God seems so near. Jim and Meghan sit down with Stephen Schneider to explore how families can encounter God’s beauty in the ordinary moments of home. Drawing from his Minnesota upbringing, his marriage to his wife, Hannah, and life with four young children, Stephen shares how they brought faith, family, and work together into one cohesive life. With warmth and honesty, he invites parents to slow down, care for the gifts God has given, and let Him teach them who they truly are.
What’s in this episode:
Seeing God’s hand in the small, mundane moments of parenting young children
The seeds of faith planted by Stephen and Hannah’s parents and how they took root
Starting Schneider Goods Co. with Hannah, his wife and co-founder, in early 2024
Bringing faith, marriage, family, and work together into one cohesive life
A six-year-old’s first lesson in earning money, giving to God, and saving
Leading a family business with virtue and celebrating the infinite gifts of God’s love
Tallow skincare, regenerative farming, and stewarding God’s creation well
The artisan’s mark in handmade goods as a reflection of how God creates us
Rediscovering a love of reading and seeing his children in a new light
Why relationship and family-to-family community matter most for his children
How a holy hour before the Blessed Sacrament teaches us who we really are
One resource every Catholic family should know: Gather and Grow by Rory Groves
Book he is currently reading: The Harvester by Gene Stratton-Porter
Advice to his younger self: Practice handcraft and learn to care for the things in your life
Final wisdom for listeners: Pick up a holy hour and be okay being humble before the Lord
Resources Mentioned:
Schneider Goods Co. – Tallow skincare, cherry wood utensils, beeswax candles, and natural goods for the home
Schneider Goods Co. on Instagram – Updates and inspiration for finding beauty in God’s creation
Gather and Grow – Resources on the family economy and celebrating the beauty of family life
The Harvester by Gene Stratton-Porter – A novel about a man who harvests medicinal herbs in the woods
The Family Economy by Rory Groves & Allan C. Carlson – A book on bringing economy back into the family instead of farming it out