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Paidaxiology

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by Catherine Ruth Pakaluk

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Hosted by Catherine Ruth Pakaluk, author of the acclaimed 2024 book Hannah’s Children, a page-turning account of American women choosing to have large families against the global trend to sub-replacement fertility. Paidaxiology—from the Greek *paidos* (of the child) and *axiology* (study of value)—economist and mother of eight Catherine Ruth Pakaluk continues the groundbreaking exploration begun in Hannah’s Children. Each episode features candid, thoughtful conversations with mothers whose families defy the norm in number and kind. Occasionally, special guests—demographers, philosophers, theologians, and cultural voices—join to deepen the dialogue. This isn’t a parenting podcast. It’s a podcast about meaning, purpose, and the future of humanity. Subscribe to *Paidaxiology* and join the conversation about the value of the child.

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1/10/2026

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Recent Episodes

March 3, 2026

Ep. 5 "Baby on the Front Porch" with Abigail Ahrens

In this next episode of the Paidaxiology Podcast, we are excited to introduce Abigail Ahrens from Wisconsin. Abigail has been happily married to Jerry for 25 years this June, and together they have 14 children (4 of them are saints in heaven). Abigail loves gardening, crocheting, embroidery, knitting, hiking, playing board games, and relaxing with her family. She is proud grandma to 2 sweet grandbabies so far and homeschools the 6 school aged children.

February 16, 2026

Ep. 4 "A Noble Ambition" with Marcella Burke

In this episode of the Paidaxiology Podcast, we are joined by Marcella Burke, an attorney, former senior government official, law firm owner, and mother of four with a fifth on the way. She and her husband started an oil company with now over 80 wells, and she sits on a number of boards including the University of St Thomas in Houston. Yet above all, her best piece of mom advice is to be at least as ambitious for your family as you are for your career--and to be at least as ambitious to become a great saint as you are for your family.

February 2, 2026

Ep. 3 "We Don't Have Children with Money" with Amber Dahl

In this episode of the Paidaxiology Podcast, we are joined by Amber Dahl, a mother of seven from Oregon who shares how marriage and children forged in her a new sense of identity—one more fulfilling, more loving, and more joyful than the one it replaced.

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What is Paidaxiology?: Hosted by Catherine Ruth Pakaluk, author of the acclaimed 2024 book Hannah’s Children, a page-turning account of American women choosing to have large families against the global trend to sub-replacement fertility.

Paidaxiology—from the Greek paidos (of the child) and axiology (study of value)—economist and mother of eight Catherine Ruth Pakaluk continues the groundbreaking exploration begun in Hannah’s Children. Each episode features candid, thoughtful conversations with mothers whose families defy the norm in number and kind.

Occasionally, special guests—demographers, philosophers, theologians, and cultural voices—join to deepen the dialogue.

This isn’t a parenting podcast. It’s a podcast about meaning, purpose, and the future of humanity.

Subscribe to Paidaxiology and join the conversation about the value of the child.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

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