What Does a Flourishing Household Look Like? | Dr. John Cuddeback

When people imagine a “traditional family” they often think of a stay-at-home mom and a father who works outside of the home. But is this accurate?

Historically, married couples shared the work of raising a family. Up until the Industrial Revolution, the day-to-day work of everyday life was done within a household. This work strengthened marriages and helped the family thrive.

On this episode, Dr. John Cuddeback joins us to discuss the importance of intentional work within a modern household. How can spouses create a thriving environment for their family? How does working side by side strengthen relationships? And does “working from home” fulfil this human need?

Find out by listening to today’s episode!

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John A. Cuddeback, PhD, is professor of Philosophy at Christendom College, where he has taught for thirty years. He lectures widely on topics including virtue, fatherhood, friendship, homesteading, and household, and his professional writings appear in various academic journals and books. His book True Friendship was republished by Ignatius Press. His podcasts, blogging, and free courses at LifeCraft are renowned for applying a timeless wisdom to life today.

Chapters:
00:00 What is a Household?
05:30 Why Study the Household?
08:44 Production in the Home
10:30 Socialization of Production
12:33 Economy
14:04 What is a Traditional Family?
16:22 Is Production Tied to Procreation?
19:20 Fatherhood
21:41 Reinvesting in the Household
25:10 Reasonable Steps
30:13 Intentional Presence
32:15 Is Working From Home Enough?
35:05 Practical Examples

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