In this first conversation of the Knights’ Wives series, Jessica sits down with Beth, the wife of a Knights of Columbus state officer, to talk about marriage, faith, and the quiet role wives play in supporting the spiritual leadership of their husbands.

Beth shares the story of meeting her husband Jim as teenagers through a Catholic youth ministry, marrying young, and building a life together that has now spanned more than four decades. Their journey has not been without challenges. At one point Jim went through a long period of questioning his faith, reading different versions of the Bible and wrestling with Catholic teachings, including devotion to Mary. Through patience, prayer, and time, Beth watched as his faith gradually deepened.

When Jim eventually joined the Knights of Columbus, Beth began to see a profound transfor ...