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A young Catholic family's journey to discern the will of God. Will they end up in Rome? Stay tuned...

Jozef and Geneviève Maka

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  • Apr 11, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 29m AVG DURATION
  • 56 EPISODES


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RIH #56 - Post Finale Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 29:09


We wanted to give you a quick update to where we are at, as we concluded our podcast prio to the virus becoming a global issue. www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #55 - A Fool's Finale

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 30:34


This week, we conclude our podcast with a talk on our journey and a look into the future ahead.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #54 - Vatican Visitor

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 29:31


This week, Joe talks about visiting the Vatican Museums and we share an important update about our life. www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #53 - Pope Francis Really Said That?!?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 29:30


This week, Joe gives an update on how his exams went and we reflect on something Pope Francis recently said. Shocking!www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #52 - Love Through Word and Deeds

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 29:52


This week, we chat about our Questura journey, our girls' health, and the importance of communication.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #51 - So Very Tired

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 19:03


This week, you have guessed it, we are tired! Kids are sick and Joe is doing exams. This just about sums up our week.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #50 - Barely Legal

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 29:47


This week, we talk about Joe and Teresa's school, we update you on our legal status in Italy and we discuss when to speak up or not.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #49 - Mi Chiamo Teresa

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 29:43


This week, we update you on the status of Teresa's enrollment in school, our residency progress, and briefly chat about a recent book on priestly celibacy. www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #48 - The Revenge of the Cheese

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 30:03


This week, in a galaxy far far away, Veva has an interesting expereince with cheese and gets a first hand taste of the Italian health system, and we record this whole episode while the girls are still up... How will this go?www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #47 - What's in the Box?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 29:45


This week, we talk about our New Years celebrations, we share how much we like the "Magic Box" and we discuss The Body...www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #46 - Making Introverts Squirm

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 29:39


This week, we share our first Italian Christmas experience and we chat about virtue in the second half. www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #45 - First the Post Office, Then the Tobacco Shop

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 29:54


This week, we talk about our morning in Rome for Joe's doctor visit, we list our next steps in our whole residency saga and we get ready for Christmas!www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #44 - Non Ho Capito

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 30:34


This week, we discuss the outcome of the visit at the Carmelite private school, we share about the crazy wind storm we had here, and we finish with more thoughts on the Body of Christ.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #43 - Rome Is Home Is One Year Old!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 30:04


This week, we reminisce about our podcast humble beginnings and our life back in Delhi, Norfolk County and we discuss the challenges of choosing a school for Teresa.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #42 - Teresa Turns Three

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 30:28


This week, our little princess turns 3, we celebrate American Thanksgiving with our Angelicum community and we discuss the importance to listen to others in the Body of Christ!www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #41 - Technologic

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 29:36


This week, we talk about the challenges of being a parent and we consider whether there is a benefit in too much technological advancements. www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #40 - Rising from Better to Worse

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 29:38


This week, we complain about the rain, Veva is making friends with Italians and we finish with ethics (it's not boring, Joe swears!)www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #39 - My Only Gripe Was the Tripe

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 30:47


This week, we discover the authentic flavours of Rome, Joe shares his experience so far with Angelicum and we discuss the pitfalls of making judgments based on suspicions.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #38 - What Goes Around Comes Around

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 30:26


This week, Joe stays home, we go to our local Thursday market and we talk about a humbling, and loving, experience for both of us.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #37 - Into the River Below

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 30:32


This week, we offer part two of our residency saga, Veva has a playdate and we spend some time talking about the Pan-Amazon synod.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #36 - Japanese Spaghetti and Ravioli

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 30:32


This week, we talk about our first attempt at applying for residency, our taste of Japan in Civitavecchia and Joe talks about virtue.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #35 - Celebrity Sighting in Rome

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 30:24


This week, Joe recounts his first week of class and Veva talks about readjusting to life alone with the girls. We also share some news about our summer plans and we see someone famous (in the Catholic world) in Rome!www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #34 - Can You Keep it Down?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 30:02


This week, we talk about our move, our trip to Rome, being married for five years and a lot about desolation.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #33 - Spiritual Wonders in the Eternal City

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 30:11


This week we share our joy of finally having a permanent place to live and we recount our first family trip to Rome while marveling at all the spiritual wonders it holds that we can benefit from.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #32 - Will You Be the Ostrich to my Hawk?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 29:50


This week, we share some news about a home, we discuss getting used to not having a car and we thank God for His immense Providence. We also share some communication struggles we have been experiencing and how we are dealing with it.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #31 - Let's Take a Nap

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 30:18


This week, we still love la dolce vita italiana, but we also share some struggles we've encountered and how we are dealing with them. Also, pray that we find the perfect apartment for our family!www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #30 - Rome Is REALLY Home

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 29:54


We made it to Rome! After many months of prayers, planning and stress, we finally made it! How was our journey here with the girls? How are we adjusting to life so far after one week? Find out more in our first Italian episode!www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #29 - Sick, Stressed and Ready to Go

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 29:46


Our last Canadian show! We talk about our last minute preparations and our reliance on God's will to get us through the next few days.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #28 - Home Is Where the Food Is

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 30:45


This week, we recount our meeting with old friends, we go on a weird food tangent and we read a commentary on the challenges of the traditionalist movement with a temperamental twist.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #27 - French Haus

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 30:26


This week, we talk a bit more about ourselves and we discuss sins and doing things the right way.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #26 - In God's Hands

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 29:58


This week we share some exciting news about our future housing situation and we marvel at God's Providence.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #25 - What Goes Down Must Come Up

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 28:30


This week was very exciting, with lots of good news. In the second half, we talk about daughters, but not in the way you think!www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #24 - What Is the Matrix?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2019 30:18


This week, we fight over who grew up with better food, we draw some spiritual thoughts from The Matrix and give a few updates on preparations for Rome. www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #23 - Unplanned Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2019 29:55


This week, we chat about the Elimination Diet and talk about a movie Veva saw. www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #22 - Pre-Mad and Ticked Off

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 30:08


This week, we find out what makes Veva pre-mad, we recount an awesome wedding and we update you on our spiritual preparation for Rome.www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #21 - Hoping for a Home

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 30:01


This week, we share the ups and downs of apartment hunting and we chat about books that we are currently reading.Intro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #20 - Slowly and Quickly

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2019 30:31


This week, we talk about our kids and Joe gives us some tips on how to "slowly and quickly" detach...Intro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #19 - To Give or not to Give...

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 30:35


This week, we share some awesome Rome-related news and we introduce our Patreon page! www.patreon.com/romeishomeIntro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #18 - Three Months to Go!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2019 30:07


This week, we have a special introduction from someone close to us, we talk about barbecue, Diet Coke and Catholic podcasts.Intro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #17 - Alleluia and Onward!

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2019 30:30


In this episode, we talk about weddings, ear infections and the pro-life cause. Why wouldn't you tune in?Intro music: Strange Italian Song - Juanitos Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #16 - Crazy Hormones

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 29:42


Can crazy hormones stop us form going to Rome? Can, and should we accuse the pope of heresy? Find out ours thoughts on this episode!Intro music: Strange Italian Song - JuanitosSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #15 - Justice and Mercy

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 30:09


This week we return to producing podcasts, and we focus on a few big changes in our lives in the last two weeks, as well as touching on justice and mercy!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #14 - Rebuild

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 29:49


This week, we give you updates, we lament over the fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris and expand on the subject.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #13 - We're Back!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2019 30:21


This week, after more than a month hiatus, we're back for some much needed updates. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #12 - No Rest for the Wicked/Good

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2019 29:13


This week, we are tired because Monika is out of sync. We also chat about parenting challenges and starting a good spiritual routine. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #11 - The More the Merrier?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 29:16


Ths week we try to figure out what makes Monika grumpy, we give updates on our paperwork situation and we talk about kids and marriage life according to St. Jerome and St. Paul.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #10 - The Big 3-0

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 29:52


Tomorrow is Joe's birthday, we talk about moving spaces, visa updates and we rant about Church affairs.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #9 - Into the Desert

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 29:07


This week we give you an update on our life in Brampton and we try to be grateful. As we journey through our "desert", we see that God is good!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #8 - Next Stop... Brampton!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2019 31:14


This week, we recount our move to Brampton and dive in further into discernment.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #7 - A Humble Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 31:29


This week, we go back to our school days, talk about work, and discuss the importance of humility and communication in any relationship.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

RIH #6 - To Jesus Through Mary

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2019 31:56


This week we talk about Monika's hunger, our stress with moving, and how the Blessed Mother has been our support throughout our marriage. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/romeishome)

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