Front Porch with the Fitzes
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 407 ratingsFront Porch with the Fitzes, is a weekly chinwag featuring author Elyse Fitzpatrick and two of her three kids, Jessica Thompson and Joel Fitzpatrick. Sometimes some unexpected folks might even drop by and sit for a spell. Every week they’ll jibber about family life, things that interest them in culture or news, and what they’re learning about the Lord. Imagine sitting on the front porch of your ol’ Kentucky home, listening to three slightly off-kilter believers talk about life, do a lot of laughing at each other and everyone else…and then, of course, there’s always the bluegrass music playing in the background.
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Episodes
Episode 452: Concerts, Eagles, and a Benediction for the Traveler
March 05, 2024 14:24 - 43 minutes - 44.1 MBIn this week's episode we talk about a concert we are about to go to. Elyse talks about her beloved bald eagles. Joel closes us out with a benediction for the traveler.
Episode 451: Cruising, Carrots, Praying and Pastor Pop
February 13, 2024 13:58 - 53 minutes - 52.5 MBIn this week's episode we talk about cruising on a shiP. We talk about serving refugees this last week. Pop tells a story that Joel and Jess had never heard. Then Pastor Pop closes us out with a devotional.
Episode 450: Favorite Colors, Last Meal and the Refugee
February 06, 2024 13:51 - 52 minutes - 52.3 MBIn this week's podcast we talk about our favorite colors... which delays the intro by almost 10 minutes. We talk about what our last meal would be. Elyse closes us out with a series of verses on the refugee and foreigner.
Episode 449: Venmo, Floods, and Food
January 30, 2024 13:29 - 48 minutes - 48.5 MBIn this week's episode, Elyse talks about a recent transaction on Venmo. We talk about the historic flooding that just happened here in San Diego. Then we talk about serving some food to friends.
Episode 448: Pastor Pop, Kidney Stones and John 1
January 23, 2024 12:58 - 51 minutes - 52.3 MBIn this week's episode we hear about Pop's new role. Joel talks about his current situation with kidney stones. Then Pop leads us in a devotional about John 1.
Episode 447: Scavenger hunts, Appropriate Behavior, and the Rescuer
December 26, 2023 11:30 - 52 minutes - 53.4 MBIn this week's episode we talk about a recent scavenger hunt that Jess went on. We talk about our annual trip to go look at lights. Pop closes us out with a reminder of our Rescuer.
Episode 446: Santa stories, What We Want For Christmas, and Loving Others
December 19, 2023 13:44 - 43 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this week's episode, Pop tells us stories about playing Santa in the last week. We talk about the For the Sake of the City event, and Scott Erikson's art. We talk about what we want for Christmas. Elyse closes us out with a devotional.
Episode 445: Falls, Texts, and Light
December 13, 2023 19:10 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIn this week's episode Elyse talks about a recent fall and the resulting trip to Urgent Care. Jess talks about preaching and messing up the pronunciation of words. Joel shares a great devo on evil and light from Psalm 21.
Episode 444: Santa is back and Advent
December 05, 2023 13:25 - 31 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this week's episode, Pop shares a funny story about being in his Santa Era. Then Jess closes us out with a quick devotional on waiting.
Episode 443: Christmas Lights, Women of Welcome, and Charlie Brown
November 28, 2023 13:37 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBIn this week's episode, we talk about the absolute joy of putting up Christmas lights. And you know that is written in sarcasm font. Elyse and Jessica share about their border immersion trip with Women of Welcome and World Relief. Then Joel goes on one of his rants but this time is about A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. It is a hall-of-fame rant.
Episode 442: New Tattoos, Weddings, and Abba Father
November 07, 2023 03:58 - 45 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this week's episode someone talks about their new tattoo. We also talk about an upcoming wedding. Then Jess closes us out with a devotional on Romans 8.
Episode 441: Sleeping temp, sleeping habits and everything is ours
October 23, 2023 23:29 - 52 minutes - 53.7 MBWesley joins us! Jess tells a story about traveling with Elyse. The crew talks about their sleeping habits. We are curious to hear if you think we are weird.
Episode 440: Grieving the Padres, Dating Apps, and Winning
October 10, 2023 11:28 - 42 minutes - 42.7 MBWe discuss the Padres not coming anywhere close to what we expected. We talk about what the dating apps are like out there. We talk about how to define winning.
Episode 439: Deaths, Give them Grace, and Psalm 23
September 26, 2023 01:53 - 57 minutes - 58.8 MBIn this podcast we talk about Uncle Rick going to be with Jesus. We talk about updating Give Them Grace. Joel closes us out with a great devotional from Psalm 23.
Episode 438: BIG wins, Big arrests, and Does Character Count?
August 29, 2023 12:28 - 43 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this week's podcast Jess talks about how she needed a win and she went out and got it. We talk about Trump being arrested and the GOP debates. We also talk about if character counts when choosing a president.
Episode: 437: Faking it, New Family Members, and God hears.
August 22, 2023 11:56 - 59 minutes - 60.6 MBIn this week's episode we talk about how much of the time we understand what people are talking about vs. how much time we fake it. We talk about our new family memeber that we picked up on the river. Then Pop closes us out with a great devotional on God hearing us.
Episode 436: The Barbie Movie, Idaho, and Tubing
August 01, 2023 11:25 - 44 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this week's episode Jess talks about going to see the Barbie movie. She also talks about her recent trip to Idaho and something that happened on the boat.
Episode 435: Shofar, Singing in Church, and Psalm 139
July 25, 2023 12:28 - 36 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this week's episode we some how talk about shofars for a really long time. We talk about different expereinces in church where we heard terrible singing. Then we close with a devotional on Psalm 139 and talk about how even the darkness is as light to him.
Episode 434: Interview with Amanda Barrett
July 18, 2023 11:51 - 43 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this week's podcast Amanda Barrett joins us to talk about her latest book The White Rose Resists.
Episode 433: The Record Breaking Home Run Ball Story
July 11, 2023 12:30 - 48 minutes - 49.1 MBIn this week's episode Hayden (Jessica's middle son) comes on the podcast and tells the story about how Jessica and Hayden got a record breaking home run ball from Manny Machado. It's a fun one.
Episode 432: Driving, Graduating, and Jesus healing the blind man
June 27, 2023 13:29 - 41 minutes - 42.1 MBIn this episode Joel talks about helping Gabe learn how to drive. We talk about Jess graduating from seminary. We talk about the missing submarine. Then Jess closes us out with a new take that she learned about Jesus healing the blind man.
Episode 431: YL Camp, PGA, and I Peter 1
June 20, 2023 12:11 - 49 minutes - 50.7 MBJess talks about her week at Young Life camp. We talk about the recent Trump indictment. We talk about the PGA. Then Joel closes us out with a great devotional on 1 Peter 1.
Episode 430: Duolingo, Indictments, and Matthias
June 13, 2023 11:55 - 43 minutes - 42.7 MBWe just get caught up on all the things that are happening. The ending devotional is worth the whole listen.
Episode 429: Twitter, Tim Keller and an AI Devotional
May 23, 2023 12:52 - 1 hour - 62 MBIn this week's episode we mention a Twitter mention that we got. We talk a bit about Tim Keller. Then Joel does a devotional written by ChatGPT.
Episode 428: Is Jess competitive? Y/Y
May 16, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 46.8 MBIn this week's episode we bring on a special guest to tell the story of being Jessica's partner in a pickleball competition.
Episode 427: Choosing what Enneagram number Joel is.
May 09, 2023 12:18 - 48 minutes - 48.5 MBIn this week's episode we try and figure out what Joel is on the Enneagram. We also go over what Elyse, Jess and Pop are. It's a fun one.
Episode 426: Flights, Club 33 and Jesus loves you
April 25, 2023 12:25 - 42 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this week's episode Joel talks about his trip to Texas. Spoiler alert: he is grumpy. Jess talks about her latest trip to Disneyland. Spoiler alert: she loved it. And Pop sings a little song to make your heart heappy.
Episode 425: The Masters and the Master
April 18, 2023 11:54 - 54 minutes - 56.1 MBIn this week's episode Joel talks about going to the Masters. He was absolutely over the moon. Then Elyse closes us out with a devotional on the Master. (See what I did there?)
Episode 424: Dogs, Indictments, and Holy Week
April 04, 2023 11:21 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBWe are back! In this week's episode Wesley joins us to talk about dogs and the way he classifies them. We talk about Donald Trump being indicted. Wes closes us out with an encouragement about Holy Week.
Episode 423: L.A., Bluey & Isaiah 40
March 14, 2023 13:31 - 39 minutes - 24 MBIn this week's podcast Joel talks about working up in L.A. Jess tries to convince everyone to watch the cartoon Bluey. Then Pop closes us out with a devotional on Isaiah 40.
Episode 422: We're talking baseball with Daniel Balcombe
March 07, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBDaniel Balcombe is back to talk all things baseball. Of course we reminisce about our childhood... at least what we remember. We laugh tons.
Episode 421: UFO's, Church Stories, and Thievery
February 21, 2023 13:08 - 54 minutes - 55.7 MBIn this week's episode we discuss the rules for flying. We also talk about the UFO's that have been spotted this last week. Joel shares a story about being in youth group. We also talk about Saint Augustine and his story of stealing the pears.
Episode 420: Getting smart, Equity, and Redemption Seminary
February 14, 2023 13:19 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBIn this week Dr. John Schwandt joins us to talk about Redemption Seminary. This is the seminary that Jessica has been attending for the last year.
Episode 419: Massages, Weird Movies, and Waking Up
February 07, 2023 23:36 - 50 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this week's episode we talked about what it is like to get a theraputic massage. We talk about weird movies that we watched as kids. Jess closes us with a devotional from 1 Thessalonians 5 about waking up to God.
Episode 418: Crop Dusting, Hair Cutting, and the humanity of Christ
January 25, 2023 14:16 - 55 minutes - 56.6 MBWe talk about crop dusting. We talk about hair cutting. We talk about the humanity of Christ.
Episode 416:Job Searches, Teflon Pop, and the Chosen
January 17, 2023 12:22 - 46 minutes - 47.6 MBIn this week's podcast we talk about Pop looking for a new job, that he doesn't want or need. We also talk about how Pop roleplays in his own mind all the time. Jessica talks about the pickleball tournament that she just competed in.
Episode 415: Adulting, the Speaker of the House, and Troubled Hearts
January 10, 2023 13:12 - 52 minutes - 52.8 MBWe talk about what we would have said if we were the doctors of Damar Hamlin. We talk about about single ply toliet paper. We just are very mature. We talk about the vote that is going on in the house. We talk about how hard it is to adult. Pop finishes the podcast with a great devotional on Jesus word's to his disciples in John 13.
Episode 414: Christmas Songs, Christmas Gifts, and Christmas Love
January 03, 2023 12:36 - 57 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this week's episode we talk about what we like in a Christmas service and what we don't. We talk about our favorite Christmas presents and we share the Christmas love. We also somehow delve into the topic of speaking in tongues.
Episode 413: Mr. & Mrs. Claus and Our favorites from the year 2022
December 27, 2022 12:33 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBIn this week's episode we talk about Elyse and Pop being Mr. and Mrs. Claus. We also talk about all of our favorites from the year.
Episode 412: Disneyland, Gifts for Ruth, and Play
December 13, 2022 16:25 - 52 minutes - 54.1 MBIn this week's episode we talk about our recenent FAMILY trip to Disneyland. Joel also asks for ideas for gifts for Ruth. Then we talk about how important it is to play.
Episode 411: Alabama, Bible stories for REAL, and Ishmael and Isaac
December 06, 2022 12:28 - 53 minutes - 54.9 MBIn this week's episode we talk about our recent trip to Alabama. You need to hear what Elyse did. Then we digress into some Bible stories that are probably not appropriate for children's ears. We close out with a devotional talking about God saving Ishamel and Isaac.
Episode 410: Elections, No Shave November, and Foot Washing
November 15, 2022 11:07 - 49 minutes - 49.9 MBWe review the elections and give our opinions. Which we know you love to hear (LOL). Jessica & Elyse are taking part in "No Shave November" they talk about the benefits of that. Then pop closes us out with a devotional on Jesus washing the disciples feet and what it means to be a servant.
Episode 409: Joel has Covid, Jess is a pastor, and we all like to play
November 08, 2022 11:21 - 45 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this week's episode Joel talks about having Covid. Jess gives us an update on being a pastor. Then we close out with a devotional on playing.
Episode 408: Padres (last time for the year), Workouts, and Joy Eternal
October 25, 2022 16:51 - 55 minutes - 57.3 MBIn this weeks podcast we talk about the Padres... for the last time this year sad face, then Jess talks about her early morning workout at Disneyland. Elyse closes us out with a beautiful pitcure of what eternity will be like.
Episode 407: Padres, Workouts, and New bodies
October 18, 2022 10:13 - 44 minutes - 45.5 MBIn this week's episode you know we have to talk about the Padres. We aslo talk about pickleball and working out. Then Elyse closes us with a great devotional on our new bodies in the new heavens and new earth.
Episode 406: Advent, Blocks, and Anticipation
October 04, 2022 12:40 - 46 minutes - 45.5 MBOn this week's episode Christ and Clayton join us to talk about how to lead your family in Advent this season. These guys are hilarious and you won't want to miss what they have to share. Also, look at these beautiful products.
Episode 405: Free lunch, funerals, and a new name
September 27, 2022 12:24 - 49 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this week's episode Jess shares a story of how she got a free lunch. We talk about the Queen's funeral. Then Joel closes us out with a killer devotional.
Episode 404: The UK Cats are back to talk all the The Queen
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode the UK Cats join us to talk about the passing of the Queen and how it has affected their lives. We love having these ladies on and we know you all do too.
Episode 403: Biggest surprises and who we want to see in Heaven, and Personhood
September 13, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 53.6 MBWe somehow get on the topic of who we want to see, who we don't want to see, and who we will be surprised to see in Heaven. Then we close talking about what being a "person" means. It is random but it is good.
Episode 403: South Africa, Safari, and Steps
September 06, 2022 11:04 - 42 minutes - 43.2 MBIn this week's episode Pop and Elyse talk about their recent trip to Hippo Lakes where they went on safari.