# Changes

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Podcast: [Catholics Coast to Coast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholics-coast-to-coast-6364443)
Published: 2026-01-03T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://i.listen.ewtn.com/~PM/~PM20260103.mp3
Audio file: https://i.listen.ewtn.com/~PM/~PM20260103.mp3
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## Resource

Explore the intersection of popular culture and faith through a musical analysis of David Bowie's 'Changes.' The episode also provides practical parenting strategies for fostering virtue and spiritual engagement in children.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Using music like David Bowie's 'Changes' as a lens to reflect on personal spiritual transformations
- Practical takeaway: Practice stillness during family meals at home to prepare young children for attentive participation in Mass
- Failure mode: Avoiding the trap of using Scripture to justify personal agendas rather than seeking true divine revelation
- Practical takeaway: Actively name specific virtues—like patience or kindness—when you see them in your children to empower their growth
- Main idea: Recognizing that spiritual virtues are not just for church, but are lived out in daily moments of connection with God

## Topics

Catholicism, Parenting, David Bowie, Spiritual Growth, Virtue Ethics, Family Life, Faith, Music Analysis

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Musical Nuance: A discussion on the importance of drum tone and the impact of a tight snare sound in music.
- 5:00 — Reflecting on Change: Analyzing David Bowie's 'Changes' to explore how to navigate life's transitions through a lens of faith.
- 9:40 — Personal Revelation: A listener shares a story of navigating difficult personal realizations and the search for truth.
- 14:00 — Divine Transformation: The promise of God rebuilding one's character and reputation through spiritual unity.
- 18:10 — The Lens of Distortion: Reflecting on the danger of twisting spiritual truths to fit personal biases or broken perspectives.
- 30:30 — The Be-DAD-Atitudes: Dr. Greg Popchak discusses the father's role in teaching children reverence and focus through home habits.
- 46:40 — The Power of Naming Virtue: Lisa Popchak shares strategies for mothers to recognize and affirm the presence of God in their children's actions.

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