Finding Philothea Podcast

About Finding Philothea Podcast

Husband and wife Mike and Claire Couche of Finding Philothea share the mercy, beauty, and joy they have found in a life lived with and for Christ. Join them as they discuss their favorite topics together!

Publisher

Claire Couche

Category

arts · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Nov 2020

Latest episode

27 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Jan 2026

   Courageous Conversations in Love and Truth

   Finding Philothea Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/findingphilothea/?hl=en) Read our Blog (https://findingphilothea.com/) Subscribe to our Newsletter (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b11614849e4b4fbbbea637) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/findphilothea/) Watch our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@findingphilothea) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@findingphilothea) Friendship Manual (https://melissa-tablada-s-school.teachable.com/p/thefriendshipmanual) In-Law Guide (https://melissa-tablada-s-school.teachable.com/p/the-ultimate-in-law-guide) Forge of Phronesis (https://forgeofphronesis.substack.com/p/welcome-to-forge-of-phronesis-ae2) Read my book about The Works of Mercy (https://ascensionpress.com/products/pocket-guide-to-the-works-of-mercy?srsltid=AfmBOoouAwxTIsg70UGUTD1MxDM1pE5SzDpl5sc8Zt0fsewmIGqoNx2G) Bible In A Year Sutdy Guide (https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-bible-in-a-year-study-guide?_pos=1&_sid=7e8b163d4&_ss=r) My skincare and makeup (https://crunchi.com/?als=ClaireCouche) My outfits (https://www.shopltk.com/explore/findingphilothea?utm_campaign=creator_shop_share_template_flow&utm_source=ioscreatorapp) Mike and Claire discuss how to have the hard conversations - drawing on courage, and speaking truth with love.

2. 

   13 Jan 2026

   Creating Family Pillars

   Finding Philothea Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/findingphilothea/?hl=en) Read our Blog (https://findingphilothea.com/) Subscribe to our Newsletter (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b11614849e4b4fbbbea637) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/findphilothea/) Watch our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@findingphilothea) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@findingphilothea) Friendship Manual (https://melissa-tablada-s-school.teachable.com/p/thefriendshipmanual) In-Law Guide (https://melissa-tablada-s-school.teachable.com/p/the-ultimate-in-law-guide) Forge of Phronesis (https://forgeofphronesis.substack.com/p/welcome-to-forge-of-phronesis-ae2) Read my book about The Works of Mercy (https://ascensionpress.com/products/pocket-guide-to-the-works-of-mercy?srsltid=AfmBOoouAwxTIsg70UGUTD1MxDM1pE5SzDpl5sc8Zt0fsewmIGqoNx2G) Bible In A Year Sutdy Guide (https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-bible-in-a-year-study-guide?_pos=1&_sid=7e8b163d4&_ss=r) My skincare and makeup (https://crunchi.com/?als=ClaireCouche) My outfits (https://www.shopltk.com/explore/findingphilothea?utm_campaign=creator_shop_share_template_flow&utm_source=ioscreatorapp) Mike and Claire detail family pillars and how to create your own pillars for your life.

3. 

   6 Jan 2026

   Forge of Phronesis

   Finding Philothea Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/findingphilothea/?hl=en) Read our Blog (https://findingphilothea.com/) Subscribe to our Newsletter (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b11614849e4b4fbbbea637) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/findphilothea/) Watch our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@findingphilothea) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@findingphilothea) Friendship Manual (https://melissa-tablada-s-school.teachable.com/p/thefriendshipmanual) In-Law Guide (https://melissa-tablada-s-school.teachable.com/p/the-ultimate-in-law-guide) Forge of Phronesis (https://forgeofphronesis.substack.com/p/welcome-to-forge-of-phronesis-ae2) Read my book about The Works of Mercy (https://ascensionpress.com/products/pocket-guide-to-the-works-of-mercy?srsltid=AfmBOoouAwxTIsg70UGUTD1MxDM1pE5SzDpl5sc8Zt0fsewmIGqoNx2G) Bible In A Year Sutdy Guide (https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-bible-in-a-year-study-guide?_pos=1&_sid=7e8b163d4&_ss=r) My skincare and makeup (https://crunchi.com/?als=ClaireCouche) My outfits (https://www.shopltk.com/explore/findingphilothea?utm_campaign=creator_shop_share_template_flow&utm_source=ioscreatorapp) Mike and Claire share how to goals that support your relationships and Mike announces his new Substack, Forge of Phronesis.

4. 

   17 Dec 2024

   Our 2025 Goals

   Hosts Mike and Claire discuss their ambitious 2025 goals, spanning faith, personal development, marriage, parenting, business ventures, and leisure pursuits.

5. 

   15 Nov 2024

   10 Things To Remember For Big Life Changes

   Hosts Mike and Claire discuss ten key strategies for staying grounded and fostering personal growth while navigating significant life transitions like new jobs or relationships.

6. 

   7 Jun 2024

   Mike's Exodus Recap

   Finding Philothea Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/findingphilothea/?hl=en) Read our Blog (https://findingphilothea.com/) Subscribe to our Newsletter (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b11614849e4b4fbbbea637) Watch our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@findingphilothea) Friendship Manual (https://melissa-tablada-s-school.teachable.com/p/thefriendshipmanual) Mike and Claire recap lessons learned from Mike's Exodus 90. Exodus 90 (https://exodus90.com/)

7. 

   18 Nov 2023

   Our Five Best Tips to Transform Your Social Media

   Finding Philothea Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/findingphilothea/?hl=en) Read our Blog (https://findingphilothea.com/) Subscribe to our Newsletter (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b11614849e4b4fbbbea637) Mike and Claire discuss their best tips to elevate your posts and presence on social media. Check out Mary's offerings at MK Design Studio! (https://mkdesign.studio)

8. 

   3 Nov 2023

   Claire In Italy

   Finding Philothea Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/findingphilothea/?hl=en) Read our Blog (https://findingphilothea.com/) Subscribe to our Newsletter (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b11614849e4b4fbbbea637) Claire and Mike catch up on Claire’s pilgrimage to Italy, following in the footsteps of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

9. 

   23 Jun 2023

   Optimizing Your Summer Routine

   Finding Philothea Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/findingphilothea/?hl=en) Read our Blog (https://findingphilothea.com/) Subscribe to our Newsletter (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b11614849e4b4fbbbea637) Thank you, Ignatius Press (https://ignatius.com/), for sponsoring this podcast episode! Use code FP25 for a discount off your order. Code expires July 7, 2023 and excludes sets and sale items. Free shipping on all orders over $55 until the end of August. Claire’s Favorite Ignatius Press Books Pope Benedict XVI Books * Introduction to Christianity (https://ignatius.com/introduction-to-christianity-2nd-edition-inch2p/) (what I’m reading this month) * Jesus of Nazareth (https://ignatius.com/jesus-of-nazareth-from-the-baptism-in-the-jordan-to-the-transfiguration-jnp/) * Saint Paul (https://ignatius.com/saint-paul-spaulp/) * A School of Prayer (https://ignatius.com/a-school-of-prayer-oprayp/) * On the Way to Jesus Christ (https://ignatius.com/on-the-way-to-jesus-christ-owjcp/) Other Authors * A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: New Testament by John Bergsma and Brant Pitre (https://ignatius.com/a-catholic-introduction-to-the-bible-ioth/) * Handbook of Catholic Apologetics: Reasoned Answers to Questions of Faith by Peter Kreeft and Fr. Ronald K. Tacelli (https://ignatius.com/handbook-of-catholic-apologetics-hcatap/) * The Case for Catholicism: Answers to Classic and Contemporary Protestant Objections by Trent Horn (https://ignatius.com/the-case-for-catholicism-ccatp/) * The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise by Cardinal Robert Sarah (https://ignatius.com/power-of-silence-posd/) Peter’s Favorite Ignatius Press Books The Adventures of Loupio Series (https://ignatius.com/authors/jean-francois-kieffer/) Tomie de Paola: David and Goliath (https://ignatius.com/david-and-goliath-6dagh/) The Little Friar Who Flew (https://ignatius.com/the-little-friar-who-flew-6lffh/) Christopher the Holy Giant (https://ignatius.com/christopher-the-holy-giant-6chgh/) The Illustrated Bible for Children (https://ignatius.com/the-illustrated-bible-for-children-6ibch/) My Little Catechism (https://ignatius.com/my-little-catechism-6mlcp) The Illustrated Gospel for Children (https://ignatius.com/the-illustrated-gospel-for-children-64ch/) Jesus, I Adore You: Children Praying Before the Blessed Sacrament (https://ignatius.com/jesus-i-adore-you-6jayh) Holy Mysteries (https://ignatius.com/holy-mysteries-6hmysh/) Great Missionaries Throughout the Ages (https://ignatius.com/great-missionaries-throughout-the-ages-6gmah/) Saint Mother Teresa's Daily Schedule 4:30-5:00 Rise and get cleaned up 5:00-6:30 Prayers and Mass 6:30-8:00 Breakfast and cleanup 8:00-12:30 Work for the poor 12:30-2:30 Lunch and rest 2:30-3:00 Spiritual reading and meditation 3:00-3:15 Tea break 3:15-4:30 Adoration 4:30-7:30 Work for the poor 7:30-9:00 Dinner and clean up 9:00-9:45 Night prayers 9:45 Bedtime

10. 

    11 Apr 2023

    January and February 2023 Book Review

    Finding Philothea IG (https://www.instagram.com/findingphilothea/?hl=en) Blog (https://findingphilothea.com) Newsletter (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b11614849e4b4fbbbea637) Claire and Mike review and discuss the books Claire read through January and February of 2023. Thank you, Cluny Media (https://clunymedia.com/collections/shop-all) for sponsoring this podcast episode. Use code FP30 for 30% off your entire order until May 28, 2023. January Books: Friends of God by Josemaría Escrivá (https://rstyle.me/+7oqZ3PELjCzh99oqLJgdXw) (affiliate link) Be Healed by Dr. Bob Schuchts (https://rstyle.me/+pF3SshSJlIkuX6r6R20XJQ) (affiliate link) Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis de Sales (https://rstyle.me/+xoPT7U_1YNz0NsUtAjS-Ew) (affiliate link) Love and Responsibility by Karol Wojtyła (https://rstyle.me/+kBbvyoSEuT7yit9tNZpfRA) (affiliate link) The Journal of Raïssa Maritain (https://clunymedia.com/products/the-journal-of-raissa-maritain?_pos=1&_sid=83571f250&_ss=r) (Use code FP30 for a 30% off discount.) The Excellent 11 by Ron Clark (https://rstyle.me/+1kkqqVwkmAh1cbOUa6TDog) (affiliate link) Aesthetics Vol 1 by Dietrich von Hildebrand (https://rstyle.me/+Vh4j2mUyuFUeMmS8uw6nBQ) (affiliate link) February Books: Aesthetics Vol 2 by Dietrich von Hildebrand (https://rstyle.me/+_oQ8DfhpvlMOISWF4w1Kyg) (affiliate link) The Case for Catholicism by Trent Horn (https://rstyle.me/+8bsKFHO8OCILi1wxQSTpVQ) (affiliate link) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (https://rstyle.me/+4SHe2HnsUiAQZuoRvXnMaA) (affiliate link) Saint Paul by Pope Benedict XVI (https://rstyle.me/+DSeDS8mSEQQFORiUBK8s2w) (affiliate link) Truman Vol 1 by David McCullough (https://rstyle.me/+VLwIU-K4JlrSoalo684gYQ) (affiliate link) I Believe in Love by Fr. Jean C. J. d Elbée (https://rstyle.me/+Qd5uk-wtehJnZu-ts37Iuw) (affiliate link)

11. 

    23 Dec 2022

    Discipline (Self and Children)

    Mike and Claire discuss discipline, both with regard to parenting as well as self. They draw upon their research, experience, and education as well as examples from the Catholic faith. Links: A Mother's Rule of Life (https://rstyle.me/+H_UnpRhAuGIAQj3Ev-KsJg) (affiliate link) The Choice Wine (https://rstyle.me/+mFgSOvKPlKCaYoaqPfUE9g) (affiliate link) How St. John Bosco Punished (https://angeluspress.org/products/how-saint-john-bosco-punished) Catholic All Year Blog Post (https://catholicallyear.com/blog/always-mean-what-you-say-how-of/)

12. 

    25 Aug 2022

    Our Three Marriage Guidelines (& Our Love Story)

    This episode is about three marriage guidelines and tips that we have found to be invaluable in our marriage. In this episode we also share our love story: how we met, our dating and engagement, and our wedding day and honeymoon. Links: By Love Refined: Letters to a Young Bride (https://rstyle.me/+fsFhV5i3zreVkOPyOaRsug) (affiliate link) Finding Philothea Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/findingphilothea/?hl=en) Finding Philothea Blog (https://findingphilothea.com) Join the Finding Philothea Family (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b11614849e4b4fbbbea637) Travel on a Pilgrimage with us! (https://selectinternationaltours.com/product/italy-pilgrimage-following-the-footsteps-of-bl-pier-giorgio-september-18-29-2023-23ja09itcc/?fbclid=IwAR3zGTwHOvkSG1M14xJt8IywgXlJSW7c_m8UgI8oDPyb7-HHlmMsfd0g8MU)

13. 

    1 Nov 2020

    Discernment

    Discerning a vocation, or making a big life decision can sometimes feel like an insurmountable and confusing task. Whether it be entering into a relationship or determing a career path, there are some practical steps to take to come to a decisive conclusion. In this first episode, Mike and Claire discuss their experiences and tips for discernment and decision making. Links: Five Loaves & Two Fish by Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan (https://rstyle.me/+de3Un52ANw6pmzcwnyvr3A) (Affiliate Link)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

53 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

12 ratings