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We are a Catholic Family, seeking heaven, and hoping to pick up others along the way. Weekly episodes cover the small stuff happening in our lives, as well as the big stuff at the intersection of our life and faith.

Catholic Hitch


    • Dec 4, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
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    • 163 EPISODES


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    Miracles & Offsites (EP 175)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 52:02


    This week, we're about to run off and watch The Shift. We chat about off-sites, workplace drama, and Rock Stars/Rising Stars (via Radical Candor). And then, we talk about miracles and "the ask."We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    Orient Express & Diablo IV (EP 174)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 55:10


    This week, we played Diablo IV a bit and have thoughts, and we also have thoughts after watching two versions of the classic, "Murder on the Orient Express." (Spoilers abound!).We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    Dedication Mass for Mother Cabrini Shrine & The Matrix (EP 173)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 52:36


    We've been busy, have watched a few movies (The Matrix and Edge of Tomorrow), and also got to attend a dedication Mass for a project Dale has been working on for several years, Mother Cabrini Shrine.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    Angsty Teen & Joyless Partying (EP 172)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 32:48


    Coming off a long few weeks, we talk about Kit turning 40, an All Saints Day party (plus, a meta-costume idea for y'all next year), and then talk about a parenting conundrum. We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    Healthshare Review & Groundbreaking Announcement for JPII (EP 171)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 45:48


    We're tired again after another birthday weekend, talk about a groundbreaking announcement, and then we talk about our experience over the last 5 years with healthshare ministries (Samaritan Ministries is who we use).We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    Devil's Advocate: Celfries (EP 170)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 55:22


    Continuing our theme of argument, this episode of Catholic Hitch is focused on a debate on the right/wrong of cellphone equipment in a church's bell tower.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    Arguing over AI & Triple Tired (EP 169)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 47:41


    Kit and Dale are tired from a very busy weekend of triple activity. Then, we start a friendly argument.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    Nun Run & Slice of Life (EP 168)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 33:21


    Wrapping up a busy weekend, we go to the Nun Run, see Dr. Sri at Mass, catch up with the Mission Leadership Team, and wax about how to expose kids to religious life.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    Epiphanies & Catholic Customer Service (EP 167)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 37:00


    With planes, chickens, and children galore, we talk about the stressful ticky-tack of life, Catholic customer service, and epiphanies.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    Deep Convo Larping & Sound of Freedom (EP 166)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 40:10


    We watch a lot of movies this week, and Sound of Freedom is the best by far. We also hit up an Evangelization Workshop, and decide to LARP a "wondering conversation" implementing tenets of "prophetic listening."We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    To Kneel or Not at the Agnus Dei & A Single Sedan (EP 165)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 49:20


    We have a heck of a week, especially sharing a single small 5-seater sedan for a few days, and then dig into the GIRM to decide, once and for all, if we should kneel before, during or after the "Lamb of God."We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    Universal Call to Mission & The Talk with Kids (EP 164)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 43:22


    We talk "About Bruno," so to speak, having "the talk" with kids (using this book), and the Universal Call to Mission from Redemptoris Missio 90.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    St. Mark's Church Crit & VBS vs. Totus Tuus (EP 163)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 38:43


    After a prolonged absence, we're back! After a short rundown of VBS vs. Totus Tuus, Dale dives in on a new church crit, for St. Mark's, Independence MO.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    Identity and Work & Cross Comb (EP 162)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 31:30


    This week, after dealing with children playing TOTK, and a cross-combed hive, we talk about the lesson we learned in architecture school that dramatically improved our lives, and how we look at the products of our labor.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    Desolated Hypocrite & Catch-Up (EP 161)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 28:57


    Back after two weeks, and almost past being sick, we catch up on the weeks we've missed, and then get raw.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    Eucharistic Procession & Volunteer Appreciation (EP160)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 30:00


    This week, after two volunteer appreciation events, we have an epically long Corpus Christi with Mass launching straight into a Eucharistic Procession. And...sorry about the sound quality, folks :(We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    Going Off Site & Immaculate Conception Church Crit (EP159)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 52:44


    This week, we take a critical lens to Immaculate Conception church, where we hosted an off-site this week.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP158 - Machebeuf & Homeschool Camping

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 50:10


    This week, we catch up after a father-daughter camp trip. Then, we talk briefly about Bishop Machebeuf - the first bishop of Colorado - and his farsighted vision of the church in Colorado.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP157 - Knowledge Understanding Counsel & Attack!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 49:06


    We are living through a series of unfortunate events which are occupying some of our time. And, we talk about three of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and their strangely surprising relationship to each other.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP156 - Time for Prayer & Chicken Run

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 36:17


    Rosalina's getting Confirmation and First Communion today. Dale built a chicken run twice, and we talk about the results of our use of time audit this past week.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP155 - Time Audit & Crowdpurr

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 42:50


    We're enjoying the backyard in the spring, talking about Confirmation Mass wins and woes. We chat about testing a trivia night set up for a family night. Then, we talk about taking an audit of the ways we use our time in the categories of sleep, work, recreation, and prayer - following reading a part of "The Catholic Agenda" by John Senior.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

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    EP154 - Baptism! & Collided

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 34:04


    He is Risen! We catch up on Holy Week, including a nasty Lenten test, and then talk about Julia joining the church with the first Sacrament of Initiation.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP153 - Crucify Him & Kingdom Two Crowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 47:07


    Fantastic branding on nursing dresses' shipping packages from Latched Mamas, a foul week with a fun new game (Kingdom: Two Crowns), and then we talk about Palm Sunday and calling for Jesus to be Crucified.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP152 - Baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 26:44


    Introducing Baby!We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP151 - Final Prayparations & Crazy Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 49:53


    Gratefully at the end of a crazy week of furnace installs, clogged pipes, washer repairs, and coop deliveries, we talk about our preparations in prayer for this soon-to-arrive LO.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP150 - Teeming with Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 35:58


    We have a lot of life in this house at the moment! We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP149 - Godparents & Bickering

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 29:35


    We're doing #Pray40 on Hallow for Lent, and we're also having to choose Godparents out of a wide field of wonderful candidates (although, we're to a "short list" at this point!). We talk about Canon Law inexpertly, about our own Godparents, and about rules for qualifications coming out of Christendom into an Apostolic Age. We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP148 - The Parent Test & Baby Preppers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 40:37


    Baby is 4-and-a-half weeks away, and we're prepping still. And Kit is watching reality TV, with a critical eye. We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP147 - Fasting from Sin & Church Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 42:45


    We go to St. Scholastica Catholic Church for Mass, and talk critically about the experience. Then, we have a short "big talk" on fasting from specific "favorite sins" during this Lent, and cultivating Fruits of the Holy Spirit.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP146 - Back to Back Retreats & Tools for Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 37:20


    RIP bees :( . Kit and the kids hold down the fort, and Dale shares experiences from his second retreat in 5 days :) .We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP145 - Return from Retreat & Homeschool Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 31:10


    Dale is just back from retreat, and we do a too-long update on homeschooling.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP144 - Confirmation Retreat & Nesting Man of the House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 43:54


    This week we've had a busy weekend. Dale gets into readying for the new baby, and Kit executes a Confirmation Retreat for 2nd-5th graders with reasonably good results. We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP143 - De Facto Altar Rail & About the Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 39:25


    This week, we talk about the kids, and then about an announcement at our church related to the posture of kneeling to receive the Eucharist.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP142 - Christmas and Despair & 12 Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 31:01


    This week we return after a gap, talk about an idea for a new upcoming feast for parents (hint, it's next week in the traditional 1962 Calendar). We chat about the past week, Christmas, and how it's difficult to dwell in the season in the midst of suffering.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP141 - Emperor Palpatine is the Devil & Return of RSV

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 45:20


    We're battling an old enemy in the house, and preparing for Christmas by geeking out over StarWars and The Rescue Project.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP140 - Nature of Men and Women & White Elephant Office Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 37:00


    Still reeling from a late Office Party, we talk about the nature of men and women, and how it changes how we respond to Christ's offer of union.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts we love:Catholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP139 - New York, NY & Ten Year Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 37:26


    Dale is back from NYC, and talks about his adventures with Terrance for his 10-Year-Trip.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts we love:Catholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

    EP138 - How to Pick Books for Your Kids (...or, not...)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 42:07


    This week we have a guest co-host to talk about the perennial question: how to pick books for your kids. Our guest has an educational background, and a degree in Children's Lit, and brings some well formed opinions to the discussion.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts we love:Catholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar PodcastCheck us out on YouTube

    EP137 - The Eternal Kingdom & Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 37:15


    This week, we "make it into" the homily following Thanksgiving as an example of pride. Then, Dale previews a talk for the Middle School Youth Group he volunteers with: the End of the World.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaCY2DDC29s&t=8sWe are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts we love:Catholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar PodcastCheck us out on YouTube

    EP136 - Acts XXIX & Quintessential Dishes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 39:22


    This week, we talk about the quintessential Thanksgiving sidedishes of our childhood. Then, Dale shares about a mid-week retreat he went on this week through Acts XXIX.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts we love:Catholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar PodcastCheck us out on YouTube

    EP135 - The Divider & Catch Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 39:27


    In this episode we spend some time catching up on  the craziness of life since Halloween and about a new program we are participating in, Acts XXIX.https://rescueproject.us/watch/https://bookstore.wau.org/Rescued-The-Unexpected-and-Extraordinary-News-of-the-Gospel-P419.aspxWe are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts we love:Catholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar PodcastCheck us out on YouTube

    EP134 - Saints Hot Seat Game & Trunk-or-Treat Lock-In

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 35:48


    This week, kids are going in different directions in celebrating Halloween. We also share a kids trivia game we will be playing at our All Saints/All Souls Party at church, and hope you'll learn a few new things about famous saints.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts we love:Catholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar PodcastCheck us out on YouTube

    EP133 - Respect Life with Works of Mercy & Triple Party Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 35:38


    This week we're enjoying the last beautiful day of Autumn here in CO, and recovering from a triple-party weekend for birthdays. We then talk about Respect Life through the lens of a lesson Kit taught to a class of 4th and 5th graders, incorporating the corporeal and spiritual Works of Mercy.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts we love:Catholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar PodcastCheck us out on YouTube

    EP132 - Sacraments of Initiation Out of Order & Dramatic Theft

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 53:00


    This week, it's "classic fall" with leaves changing colors. Kit talks about a dramatic event in her week that had a silver lining. Then, we talk about the Sacraments of Initiation, their order, and the consequences of a 1910 decree on the church in the US.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts we love:Catholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar PodcastCheck us out on YouTube

    EP131 - Society for Catholic Liturgy & Swim Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 41:29


    This week, we're learning about the integumentary system and sharing swim lesson life hacks. Then, Dale shares about his experience with the Society for Catholic Liturgy's conference that was here in Denver this past weekend.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts we love:Catholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar PodcastCheck us out on YouTube

    EP130 - Healing & Leaf Peeping

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 24:48


    This week, we're down with a cold as a family, but still make time for "leaf peeping" in the mountains. Then, we talk about the woundedness of a parish, and how to move forward instead of back.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts we love:Catholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar PodcastCheck us out on YouTube

    EP129 - Trial of Time & Nun Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 37:02


    We did the Nun Run and the Mother Cabrini Shrine Gala this week, amid the smoke of Colorado late summer. Then, we talk about time, and the perception of time when it feels as if life has stopped changing, in a bad way.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts we love:Catholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar PodcastCheck us out on YouTube

    EP128 - Catholic Bible Trivia App & Service on the Altar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 32:06


    This week, we're in the first trimester slog, but we talk about the joy of serving on the altar, and then do some very easy (for most people, not us) trivia in the Catholic Bible Trivia App.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts we love:Catholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar PodcastCheck us out on YouTube

    EP127 - Birthday Surprise & Nerf War

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 29:25


    This week, we have a surprise to share at the end of a busy week of celebrations!We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts we love:Catholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar PodcastCheck us out on YouTube

    EP126 - Microdosing Mushrooms & Pastors Change Places!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 36:46


    This week, we're tired of Morning Glory, dazed by pastoral leadership changes, and contemplating Psychedelic mushrooms.We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts we love:Catholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar PodcastCheck us out on YouTube

    EP125 - Liturgical and Didactic & TKD Picnic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 38:50


    This week, we recap why we missed last week, and then talk about the liturgical and didactic capabilities of sacred art. The Rosary Album we discuss is like this one on Amazon, as an FYI :)We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts we love:Catholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar PodcastCheck us out on YouTube

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