How can the simple, daily act of gathering around the family dinner table transform our homes and restore human culture? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Marcy Stockman, founder of Well Read Mom and co-author of A Cloth Upon the Table: The Quiet Revolution of Eating Together, to share the inspiration behind her new book from Sophia Institute Press.

Stockman breaks down why intentional family meals are not about culinary perfection or rigid entertainment, but about faithful, practical hospitality that fosters deep belonging, healing, and communication. Connecting the practice to St. John Paul II’s Letter to Women, she explains how cultivating leisure and quality of life starts right at the dinner table. Stockman also offers encouraging advice for busy or struggling mothers on how to take the first step toward reclaiming family mealtime—no matter how chaotic life feels—and previews her favorite, highly forgiving pork ragù recipe for large family gatherings. Stream now to listen!