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The Intentional Household: A LifeCraft Podcast

John Cuddeback
Marriage
Parenting
Family Relationships
Family Life
Household
Family Dynamics
Christmas
Home Life
Family
Aristotle
Community
Hospitality
Child Development
Education
Kindness
Music
Homesteading
Spiritual Life
Gratitude
Friendship

Take a deep dive into radical renewal of homelife, from crafting the personal relationships at its heart, to everything from planting time to porch time to prayer time.Join John Cuddeback, and his friends, colleagues, and other guests in seeking timeless wisdom for life in our time.

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Human life demands good goodbyes. But too often we bumble through them—as if taken by surprise—or simply avoid them. John and Sofia discuss how our goodbyes should be expression of our deepest convictions, and how every day in our h... more

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The book is finally here. It expounds the root principles behind all our podcasts. It clearly and winningly presents a radical approach to forging the kind of household for which we naturally yearn. Sofia draws out John on the key i... more

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Each season not only reminds us of key truths about what it is to be human but also offers unique opportunities to enact those truths. And home is the most obvious and natural place to experience this powerful reality. John and Sofi... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Vander Woude
The fifth of seven sons born to Tom and Mary Ellen Vander Woude.
Episode: Episode 32 - Tom Vander Woude: The Man Who Gave His Life For His Son
Father Gregory Pine
Dominican Priest and instructor of dogmatic and moral theology
Dominican House of Studies
Episode: Episode 27 - Interview with Fr. Gregory Pine: How Dad Can Be Spiritual Head in the Home
Paige Rien
Interior designer, author, and speaker with a focus on integrating faith into home design.
Episode: Episode 18 - Beyond Interior Design: Seeking a Better Plan for Our Home with Paige Rien
Nell O'Leary
A mother of five, attorney turned writer and speaker, involved in community growth and women's ministry.
Episode: Episode 15 - Why Personal Pursuits Still Matter as a Mother with Nell O'Leary

Hosts

John Cuddeback
Host of The Intentional Household; frequent collaborator on domestic philosophy and family life topics.
Sofia Cuddeback
Co-host focusing on household life, relationships, and practical spirituality.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • My favorite podcast

    This has become my new favorite podcast! Each episode is better than the last, I love all the topics covered!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Internationaltraveler90
    United Statesa year ago
  • What a gift!

    Thank you, John and Sofia, for opening up your hearts to us all through your podcast!

    It is such a gift to hear your thoughtful approach and insights on how to navigate life in an intentional manner. The ideas you share are actually doable! They are approachable, alleviating anxiety and giving hope! What a gift! THANK YOU!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RobertsonFam6
    United Statesa year ago
  • A strong understanding of family and truth

    Thank you Dr. and Mrs. Cuddeback for your wisdom about the household! The world is blessed to have such a strong faithful couple like you to guide us towards the true, good and beautiful! ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CatholicLiberalArtsStudent
    United States2 years ago
  • Highly recommend

    I’ve recommended Dr Cuddeback’s work to at least 5 friends in real life. His work on the philosophy of why we do what we do is great. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CajunHome
    United States2 years ago
  • So many wonderful insights

    Dr Cuddeback and Sophia are interesting to listen to, model great communication and relationship skills and teach you how to do it along the way. They also teach about lots of practical life lessons and give amazing insights on the nature of what it means and how to have a beautiful household that offers hospitality to one another and helps encourage all who enter the household to flourish.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angie in Minnesota
    United States2 years ago

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Audience notes the episodes balance philosophy with doable advice for households.
Listeners describe the show as uplifting and practical, with tangible steps for home life.
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Episode 23 - Self-Care: Integral but Elusive in the Household
Q: What do you think people normally hear when they hear the topic self-care?
Self-care typically conjures images of ways of caring for the body, especially with new year's resolutions often focusing on exercise or diet.
Episode 22 - The Power to Make Others Happy: Scrooge's Dance as a Feast for the Ages
Q: Can you just give a little synopsis?
Sofia provides context about Scrooge and his past, particularly focusing on his time as an apprentice to Fezziwig and the significance of the dance scene.
Episode 9: Household: What are we making together anyway?
Q: Why do you think household is a good topic for our audience?
It highlights a core idea of our work at LifeCraft, connecting various themes we've discussed.
SPECIAL EPISODE - Husbandry: The Manly Art and its Concrete Forms
Q: Do you draw more of the connection between husbandry and the home, in virtue, in volus, and especially us, with the use of the traditional arts as a way?
It's the natural seedbed in which character grows, forming a foundation of moral dispositions related to the responsibilities of husbandry.
Episode 15 - Why Personal Pursuits Still Matter as a Mother with Nell O'Leary
Q: How do we think about that? If it's really going to be the way that you think it ought to be?
Nell explains that motherhood requires both selflessness and personal fulfillment, suggesting that women can balance their roles by engaging in personal projects that rejuvenate them.

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A thoughtful examination of home life anchored in family relationships, spiritual practice, and everyday rhythms. Across recent episodes, listeners hear practical guidance on parenting across generations, cultivating shared spiritual life in marriage, and slowing down to nurture relationships, hospitality, and virtue within the home. The conversations blend philosophy with everyday routines—from winter stillness and mindful gift-giving to bedtime rituals and listening in marriage—offering actionable ideas for building a flourishing, purpose-driven household. Notable strengths include a steady emphasis on character formation, a hospitable outlook toward family life, and a willingness to address challenging topics (loneliness, responsibility,... more

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