Category Archives: Raising the Betts

A family podcast by Domenico Bettinelli and Melanie Bettinelli, who are raising five kids in the Boston area. They discuss marriage, homeschooling, Catholic faith, their adventures far and wide, cooking exotic dishes, exploring nature, engaging culture and more.

Danny Boy

Danny Boy
Because of St. Patrick's Day, Dom and Melanie heard an unusual song at church, which prompted an unusual reaction from Dom, which they discuss. ... Read more
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Remembering Mom

Remembering Mom
Just a few months after losing his dad, Dom's mom has died, so Dom and Melanie take time to remember her place in his life and his family's ... Read more
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Magi and the Star

Magi and the Star
The Star of Bethlehem was the Magis' GPS and Dom and Melanie talk about what their spiritual GPS is. Plus lots of movies and books, including ... Read more
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Happy New Year

Happy New Year
As the New Year begins, Dom and Melanie discuss their Christmas celebration; the death of Pope Benedict; family health issues; Jacques Pepin's ... Read more
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Introducing Lucia

Introducing Lucia
With Melanie away, Dom welcomes a special guest, their 9-year-old daughter Lucia. They discuss what a pushover Dom is without Melanie there; ... Read more
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The Great Passage

The Great Passage
Ikea trip and scouting trip! Dom and Melanie get a weekend free for some home improvement; Melanie reads a Japanese novel about words and life; ... Read more
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Christ the King

Christ the King
On Christ the King Sunday, Dom and Melanie take a walk on the beach, discuss whether published recipes can ever be modified, talk about how The ... Read more
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