Saints, Socks, and Catholic Family Joy
Can evangelization really be joyful, lighthearted, and even funny? Jim and Meghan sit down with Scott and Elisabeth Williams, the husband-and-wife team behind Sock Religious, to talk about how they’ve built a Catholic family business rooted in humor, creativity, and bold faith. From socks to t-shirts to stories of saints, their mission is simple: help families live their faith out loud while never taking themselves too seriously.
What’s in this episode:
The origin story of Sock Religious on a road trip to Chicago in 2017
How humor, joy, and faith came together in their marriage and business
Why authenticity matters in sharing the Gospel with the world
The creative process behind designing socks and t-shirts that tell saint stories
Powerful customer stories: weddings, ordinations, and cancer treatments with Sock Religious
The joy of connecting saints’ charisms with real family life
Learning from Blessed Carlo Acutis and his confidence in God
Facing criticism online and choosing to evangelize with courage anyway
How their products unify across generations, from kids to grandparents
Involving their young children in the family business and devotion to saints
One resource every Catholic family should know: Masstimes.org, Encounter School of Ministry, Reform Wellness
Book they’re currently reading: Traction by Gino Wickman; Interior Freedom by Jacques Philippe
Favorite book: Classics by Jacques Philippe, especially on peace and freedom
Advice to their younger selves: Take more risks sooner and don’t let fear win
Final wisdom for listeners: Be authentically yourself, and if you can, build something with your best friend
Resources Mentioned:
Sock Religious – Catholic socks, shirts, and accessories for joyful evangelization
Masstimes.org – Online resource for finding nearby Mass and confession times
Encounter School of Ministry – Formation program with online resources and videos
Reform Wellness – Faith-based wellness program for Catholic mothers and families
Traction by Gino Wickman – Practical framework for operating businesses and organizations
Interior Freedom by Jacques Philippe – Spiritual classic on peace and freedom in Christ