Kathleen Bowen is a wife and homeschooling mother of ten children. She began industriousfamily.com in 2013. As her children have grown, they’ve taken her down the path of Catholic moviemaking. Her family’s 5th film is currently in pre-production.

A "True Meaning Of Christmas" Story: Filmmaker Hits A Home Run With Merry Anne Bright

"With an interesting storyline and not a hint of preachiness, Faustina Bowen immerses you in the world of Merry Anne Bright, an elf who yearns for something more to Christmas beyond just making toys."

Kathleen Bowen January 30th, 2025

Reagan Movie 2024, A Tribute To An American Hero

The Reagan movie 2024 felt like a tribute to the life of Ronald Reagan which successfully spanned several decades by employing a clever storytelling technique that I felt really worked. I liked the film as a tribute to an American hero as that is what Reagan is.

Kathleen Bowen October 8th, 2024

Homeschooling Your Children Is One Of The Most Rewarding Tasks Your Family Can Undertake

All you beautiful homeschool families out there, keep up the good work. You are doing the most important work of training children, transmitting the faith, and handing traditional values on to the next generation.

Kathleen Bowen August 27th, 2024

Mismanaged Wildfires Are Being Weaponized To Scare The Public Into Climate Hysteria

The natural climate cycle, as well as intentional mismanagement of wildfires, is being exploited and used to scare the public into accepting control over many aspects of their lives that, if not stopped, will culminate in forced 'climate change' lockdowns.

Kathleen Bowen August 23rd, 2024

Traditional Catholics Are Motivated By A Deep Faith In Christ, Not Virtue Signaling

In defense of traditionalists as a whole, I’d like to share my experience as a proud member of that crowd. I believe that those who embrace tradition do so because of their deep faith in Jesus Christ.

Kathleen Bowen April 15th, 2024

How Homesteading Can Help You Live A More Purposeful, Virtuous Life

Homesteading is a challenging but rewarding way to live more intentionally. Because of our experience, we’ve learned how to embrace life's challenges and not sweat the small stuff.

Kathleen Bowen March 11th, 2024

Effective Time Management For Busy People Starts With Making A Schedule And Sticking To It

Keeping a schedule allows you to do the things you need to do at an assigned time and alleviates any guilt that seems to be a problem when things aren’t done at an appointed time. 

Kathleen Bowen February 16, 2024

Catholic Filmmakers Deserve Our Utmost Support Because Cinema Has The Power To Change The World

We must tell good stories through cinema – stories that celebrate virtue, stories about heroes, and stories that inspire hope.

Kathleen Bowen January 2nd, 2024

How I’m Defending My Family Against The War On Food

One of the reasons for the loss of the Catholic faith is that the mother’s ability to live and pass on the faith in her home is under siege.

Kathleen Bowen December 15th, 2023