Raising Faith Gently

Faith is often passed on quietly, through habits, conversations, and the way we live each day. Father Gene reflects on how values are caught—not forced—and how kindness, consistency, and presence shape the hearts of children more than rules ever could.

FatherSide Chats podcast cover with priest portrait and text “250 Episode: It Started With a Yes”
June 23, 2026
What starts as a simple “yes” can become something far greater than we ever imagined. As FatherSide Chats reaches its 250th episode, Father Gene reflects on taking risks, embracing uncertainty, and discovering the good that happens when we simply keep showing up.
June 16, 2026
Fatherhood changes with every season of life. From holding a newborn to guiding grown children and grandchildren, Father Gene reflects on the wisdom, care, and quiet responsibility that shape a father's role through each stage of the journey.
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