On this week’s episode: The new book, Project Hail Mary, has some surprising themes that give Dom and Melanie plenty of fodder for discussion (we give spoiler warnings); plus four new recipes; the new Pixar film Luca; and what Jonah has to do... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode, we celebrate St. Anthony with ice cream, the Betts disagree on how best to eat it; talk about the practice of naming houses near the ocean; and discuss this week’s Gospel and how the mustard seed can be the small... [Continue Reading]
Brendan Hodge has a good analysis at The Pillar examining diocesan annual fundraising appeals from across the US over the past five years to see if a link is discernible between bad news for the Church in the media and people’s giving. Whenever... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode: On the one hand, Dom and Melanie were able to go to the beach, return to a favorite restaurant, and go swimming at a relative’s pool. On the other, they also saw a hit and run and a near-drowning! So, yeah, it’s been an... [Continue Reading]
In this week’s episode, it’s time for Lucia’s First Confession and First Communion, plus a niece’s graduation party, and the Betts are celebrating. Plus a Nigerian-inspired recipe, Dom’s thoughts on Blade Runner, and... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode: It’s been busy week for the Betts as they welcome a house guest, celebrate a birthday, prep for a First Communion, and head out on the water for some first-time Scout canoeing. Plus, Pentecost’s question for... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode, in the nine days between Ascension and Pentecost, Dom and Melanie discuss how we are called to ready our “empty vessels” to receive the Holy Spirit. They also talk about Falcon & Winter Soldier, Without Remorse, a... [Continue Reading]
It’s our 100th episode! Dom and Melanie note the milestone and then discuss a COVID scare in their family; what’s fresh from the farmers market; Melanie’s interesting literary take on Wandavision; Dom’s take on Secrets of Skinwalker Ranch; and how... [Continue Reading]
On this week’s episode, the long-delayed Pinewood Derby is finally here, the farmers market is back, and the Betts fix all the broken things. Plus sourdough vs. levain; Star Wars books; a new British cop show; Dom finishes This Is A Robbery;... [Continue Reading]
Podcasts are great. As a full-time podcaster I believe in their power to democratize media and diversify the kinds of content we’re able to find. And as a Catholic podcaster, I love the ability to connect with a wide audience to share a faith... [Continue Reading]