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Catholic in a Small TownCST #778: ContrivancesJude is back home, Colby stops by, Love at First Sight offers non-cynical feels, and we unpack the good and the bad in Wake Up Dead Man. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - Other great stuff we like: Its OK to Be Catholic Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek...
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Catholic in a Small TownCST #777: FlabbslabbMac heads out of town as Kat babysits, Materialists is NOT a romantic comedy, Worst Christmas Pageant Ever is a new holiday classic, and we wonder at the remarkable nature of the ripples we make throughout others' lives. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Other great stuff we like: It's OK to Be Catholic Baritus Catholic Illustrations ...
2025-12-171h 04Catholic in a Small TownCST #776: Advent Misery (Poor Us)Between Mac's cold, the miserable weather, and trying to get tradesmen to finish their work, Mac & Kat are wallowing a little in self-pity. Pluribus is mysteriously compelling, and we parce out all the problematic pieces of a debate on designer babies. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat...
2025-12-101h 00Catholic in a Small TownCST #775: The Britta of OzJude is back in town for a huge Thanksgiving, the basement never ends, Wicked 2 is not great, and we talk about the spiritual ramifications of The Biggest Loser. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - Current book is Moby Dick by Herman Melville Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of...
2025-12-021h 13Catholic in a Small TownCST #774: Red Headed Head RollingWe stumble on the best little English pub while Mac is at the GaETC, Sam & Mena are moved downstairs, Pluribus is worth looking into, and we let you guys see our struggles with our different levels of concern about the state of the Church today. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Greg's Book: https://sophiainstitute.com/?product=god-doesnt-hate-me-after-all Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat...
2025-11-191h 19Catholic in a Small TownCST #773: The Eew of it AllYou won't believe which part of our freezer died, we had a great weekend camping down at GLS. Rogue Heroes delivers rogue heroics, and serves up our Catholic Stuff topic. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Greg's Book: https://sophiainstitute.com/?product=god-doesnt-hate-me-after-all Pelican + : https://www.pelicanplus.com/ Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of...
2025-11-0958 minCatholic in a Small TownCST #772: Self-Imposed WaterboardingThe extended warranty on our fridge runs out one month before it stops working, Mac has a cold and doesn't think House of Dynamite is all that…dynamite and Katherine reminds every good Catholic why they should be fasting on Friday. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Movies/Books: The Order House of Dynamite Nobody Wants This (non-recommendation) Childhood's End by Author C. Clarke Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in...
2025-10-271h 03Catholic in a Small TownCST #771: Ontological OpiningMac & Katherine become grandparents! Tron Ares is terrible. The Haunting of Hill House is worth your time. And we reflect on the difference in our being since baby Alex arrived. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration...
2025-10-1658 minCatholic in a Small TownCST #770: The New NormalSam and Mena moved in while we were at The Pig Dance; Big, Bold, Beautiful Journey charms, Mac is inflicting the sound of a concertina on the neighborhood, and Katherine is appalled by what she sees in Swiped. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Ari's PreAdvent Planner - Use promo code CST for $2 off! Books: Read along with Mac - Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem...
2025-10-111h 08Catholic in a Small TownCST #769: How many Drugged Mules?Mac & Kat lead our boring lives…unlike Charlie Sheen or the characters in Netflix's Untamed. Then we talk about the remarkable life of Charlie Kirk and how we want our children remembered. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Christian Culture PDF Spiritual Direction.co...
2025-09-1956 minCatholic in a Small TownCST #768: When the Worst Part is Your Title CharacterMac goes down to South GA, we get to be part of a family friend's wedding celebration, we talk way too much about Alien Earth, and we marvel at the ripples of espousing the good, true, and beautiful. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - Exogenesis by Peco Gaskovki Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center ...
2025-09-121h 07Catholic in a Small TownCST #767: Discovered PilgrimageMac makes a substantial investment in his woodshop, Kat delivers Jude to Gregs and stumbles onto a pilgrimage, and Kat recommends Persuasion as an introduction to Jane Austin. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - Exogenesis by Peco Gaskovski Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey
2025-08-301h 09Catholic in a Small TownCST #766: Like Neo on SkisJude learns to ski, Katherine has a ton of fun on a water slide, Klarkson's Farm is like comfort food, and Mac has strong feelings about men wearing toenail polish. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: The Harrows of Spring by James Kunstler Exogenisis by Peco Gaskovski Read along with Mac - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem...
2025-08-141h 00Catholic in a Small TownCST #765: Cardinal Sarah's the WorstAll the women in the Barron family get a boat outing for their birthday, Fantastic Four is a great summer time flic to help you beat the heat, and Cardinal Sarah conspires with St. Anne to make Katherine ask some big questions. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey
2025-08-011h 05Catholic in a Small TownCST #764: Exceedingly UnpleasantJude is off ant camps and retreats, Kat & Jennifer have a girls' camping trip, and Mac has been watching too much. Greg duped me into seeing a horrible move…well not really. Also, spoiler: cell phones are the worst! Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Ch...
2025-07-241h 11Catholic in a Small TownCST #763: Keep Down the CrazyBasement chaos is starting to get to Mac, Katherine loses a beloved cousin, and why you should always have a pocket knife on you. Superman is some pretty wonky fun, and 28 Years Later is some pretty disturbing madness. We piggyback on last week's Catholic Stuff segment by noting how God once again nudges us toward grace-filled encounters. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat...
2025-07-151h 16Catholic in a Small TownCST #762: Is it a Miracle or is it just Miraculous?Mac & Kat play host to the whole family in an Airbnb in historic Brunswick, GA. F1: The Movie does not disappoint, and we discuss supernatural moments of grace in the context of a "chance" encounter. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of...
2025-07-051h 37Catholic in a Small TownCST #761: Ducks in a RowMac & Katherine are a little stressed out over lining up all the stars for the basement refinish, Kari-Lin brings (half of) her crew for a fun visit, Deep Cover on Prime is a fun take on the British crime story, and Mac is reminded (yet again) just how far away from sainthood he is by the simplest of things. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton
2025-06-2050 min
Riviera Rats22: 1973 - The Hireling/ScarecrowBil and Greg go through the selections of the 26th Cannes Film Festival.Films screened In Competition at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival:Ana and the Wolves by Carlos SauraBelle by André DelvauxThe Death of a Lumberjack by Gilles CarleThe Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds by Paul NewmanElectra Glide in Blue by James William GuercioFantastic Planet by Rene LalouxLe Far West by Jacques BrelGodspell (o...
2025-06-202h 16Catholic in a Small TownCST #760: Hebridean or Hebridian?Mac, Kat & Jude head to Blakely. Mac starts demolishing part of the deck, and Kat is loving her book club. We revisit some old action classics and a new sci-fi comedy, and Katherine speaks at a homeschooling conference about the seeds we plant at home. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. The Kindling Cracker at Amazon Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of...
2025-06-141h 17Catholic in a Small TownCST #759: MI-8 is EnoughMac & Kat head to PA to pick up Jude, Ethan Hunt has a savior complex in Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning, and we discuss generalational generosity as we enter yet another new stage in life. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Christian Culture PDF
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Catholic in a Small TownCST #758: Granny TatsKat gets a haircut and is all "work, work, work." Mac finishes up the school year, we are STILL looking for a car, and we will soon have two of our sons back in the nest. In preparation for the new Mission Impossible movie coming out, we revisit MI:2, MI:3 and MI:4. Last but not least, a lack of relationship in real life can lead to devastating online consequences (not for us) - no click bait here. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us...
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Catholic in a Small TownCST #757: Mustard in the SinkMac may being going senile, Mother's Day birdfeedery, and we had an earthquake! On Stranger Tides is a better book than movie, King Lear is better than Katherine expected, and we delve back into Captain America Civil War to revel in the archetypes. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration...
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Catholic in a Small TownCST #756: CatholicingJude is home for a quick confirmation weekend, Mac puts in composting partly because we watched Lunatic Farmer, Free Guy taps into some deeper ideas and you may not have noticed, but we have a new pope! Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration...
2025-05-131h 09
Catholic in a Small TownCST #755: John Williams: The Soundtrack of Our ChildhoodMac plays Mr. Handyman while Kat goes camping with the girls, docs on Disney+ have been keeping us entertained. And we remember Pope Francis. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Christian Culture PDF ...
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Catholic in a Small TownCST #754: Basil Pendergast Was Here?Mac & Kat go on a long tangent about fasting, A Complete Unknown isn't a complete failure, Daredevil Born Again, breaks Mac's heart like a bad guy's leg, and Kat buys an old book that we could all stand to read more from. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: The complete Guide to Fasting by Jason Fung The Obesity Code by Jason Fung Read along with Mac - St. Francis of Asisi by...
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Catholic in a Small TownCST #753: Buttons Aren't ToysMac & Kat go to FDR State Park for Spring Break, we go down a supplemental rabbit hole, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves is still great, and in Catholic Stuff we take on fasting. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - The Everlasting Man by G.K. Chesterton Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture...
2025-04-141h 06Catholic in a Small TownCST #752: Pickleball…Instead of ReadingMac has a busy week full of work parties, trivia hosting, and tennis matches. Kat HATES looking for cars. Not much has been that entertaining. And how relationships are far more important than things. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - St. Francis of Assisi by G.K. Chesterton Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of...
2025-03-311h 15
Catholic in a Small TownCST # 751: Volume of HeminaMac is back from retreat, and we are spending money on house repairs, almost all of our watching lets us down, and why can't Jesus just be clearer? Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - St. Francis of Assisi by G.K. Chesterton Movies: Riddick Waitress AI Aaron Webber: Signature Dish on YouTube: https://www.notion.so/CST-751-Volume-of-Hemina-1c0edffb2d6780...
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Catholic in a Small TownCST #750: You've Been Lied ToJude is home for his birthday, Gladiator II is an epic disappointment, The Resort is a welcomed surprise, and you've been lied to about the natural order of relationships… and it matters. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Christian Culture PDF Spiritual Direction.co...
2025-03-131h 06Catholic in a Small TownCST #749: JPDThe Barron house plays host to nieces, House of David is pretty good, A Real Pain is just fine, and Kat walks us through her thoughts on Conclave. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - The Everlasting Man Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey ...
2025-03-091h 15
Catholic in a Small TownCST #748: Retreat!A neighborhood is going up next to ours, local beef is the best, Nosferatu is just as disturbing as you've heard, and we talk about deliberate discernment of your Lenten practice. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Woodworking safety stickers: https://www.mariancaskets.com/safetyturkey Books: Read along with Mac - The Everlasting Man by GK Chesterton Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat...
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Catholic in a Small TownCST #747: ENS, a Self-DiagnosisThe benches are done! Mac & Kat make a delivery to Swaisboro, catch lunch with old friends, Tenet is impenetrable, The Gorge is just right, Mac doesn't get Man Who was Thursday, and sometimes it's good to inspect the landscape of our faith. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey
2025-02-201h 15
Catholic in a Small TownCST #746: Everything HurtsMac & Kat are both in need of ibuprofen, after cleaning out the garage, Mac watches a whole bunch of TV, and Kat walks us through the existential, philosophical poetry of True Detective Season 1. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - Current book is The Man Who was Thursday by GK Chesterton I'm almost done with this one so get your emails in about it and we can talk about it...
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Catholic in a Small TownCST #745: LoQuisha, the Space VampireMac & Kat are still settling into the new empty nest routine, no stellar movies but Carry-On is pretty good, folks are moving over to locals, and Katherine sees WAY more problems in Balthazar than Mac does. Read along with Mac - Current book is Orthodoxy by GK Chesterton I'm almost done with this one so get your emails in about it and we can talk about it on our next show. Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Restoration o...
2025-01-311h 14
Catholic in a Small TownCST #744: More Cowbell!Kat & her siblings clean out the last attic space in the family house, Mac watches depressing movies all alone, and it's crazy cold here in the South. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. Books: Read along with Mac - Current book is Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton. I'd love to hear your thoughts and for you to help me unpack old GKC. Other great stuff we like: Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem...
2025-01-231h 13
Catholic in a Small TownCST #743: Snow Day!Most of the chickens come home to roost for a snow day, Fandor Nodor takes on a big topic, and listening to the Holy Spirit can lead to small consolations or big life changes. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. https://catholicinasmalltown.locals.com/ Books: Read along with Mac - Current book is The Apostle of Common Sense by Dale Alquist. I'm almost done with this one so get your emails in about...
2025-01-151h 17
Catholic in a Small TownCST #742: 20+C+M+B+25Jude logistics, a low-key New Year, an Epiphany party and a first time ever Epiphany home blessing at the Barron's. Also, we look back over our entertainment consumption for 2024 and talk about our top (and bottom picks) Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple. https://catholicinasmalltown.locals.com/ Books: Read along with Mac - Current book is The Apostle of Common Sense by Dale Alquist. I'm almost done with this one so get your...
2025-01-1351 min
Catholic in a Small TownCST #737: Bouquet GrenadeLadies and gentlemen: Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Barron! The kids are married!! All about the mess of family and guests and rehearsals and speeches and logistics. Also, Gladiator and the young couple as archetypes. Movies & TV: Gladiator Ari's pre-advent planner over at The Catholic Printables Club Use code ADVENT24 for 15% off your entire purchase at checkout. Sam & Mena's registry Ben's short film: Something's Out There Other great stuff we like: Pacem in Terris...
2024-11-261h 05
Catholic in a Small TownCST #711: I Don't Know How Babies are Made on that Planet, but I Bet it Ain't GoodKatherine is getting a little better, we get an unexpected update on Jude, Dune Part 2 is worth the trip to the theater and we talk about the importance of thinking about the next step. Movies & TV: Dune Part 2 Mr. Holmes The Awful Truth Ben's short film: Something's Out There Other great stuff we like: Sam's Instagram Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Picnic Blanket Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Cle...
2024-03-0459 min
Catholic in a Small TownCST #710: Quality of Mercy is Not StrainedThe Barrons travel to Scranton to visit Jude, Kat is sick, and SAM GETS ENGAGED! We talk about True Grit, Miss Potter, and an abundance of English regency-era entertainment. For Catholic Stuff we talk about True Grit and Merchant of Venice as a double feature on looking at Justice and Mercy. Movies & TV: True Grit Emma (movie with Gweneth Paltrow) Emma (BBC series) Miss Potter Merchant of Venice (2004) Ben's short film: Something's Out There Other gre...
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Catholic in a Small TownCST #709: The TickleMac suffers the grind and the tickle (not a euphemism), Sam is back in town, Argyl is not worth your time, but Self-Reliance and The Guard are, and we wax nostalgic over how great (and peppered with faith) the show ER was. Movies & TV: Argyl Self-Reliance The Guard ER Ben's short film: Something's Out There Other great stuff we like: Sam's Instagram Pacem in Terris retreat center Picnic Blanket Res...
2024-02-071h 10
Catholic in a Small TownCST #708: Nice AND SketchyKat takes Jude back to Scranton. We live the empty-nester's life with the food subscription service to prove it. We show Jude what everyone compares his school to (Dead Poets Society), and we lament how modern society frowns upon early marriage…also we complain a lot about Monarch. Movies & TV: Dead Poets Society Monarch Season 1 Role Play Regarding Henry The Big Sleep Northern Exposure Ben's short film: Something's Out There Other great stuff we li...
2024-01-281h 22
Catholic in a Small TownCST #707: Ridiculously MagicalSam becomes a working man, Mac & Kat take off to the mountains, Maggie Moore(s) is pretty dark, and we catch up on lots of emails from you, good people of CSTonia. Movies & TV: Maggie Moore(s) The Italian Job (2003) Ben's short film: Something's Out There Other great stuff we like: Sam's Instagram Pacem in Terris retreat center Picnic Blanket Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Res...
2024-01-191h 21
Catholic in a Small TownCST #706: An Apocalypse & An EpiphanyOur week is bookended by parties, Die Hard+Towering Inferno = Skyscraper and Kat has thoughts…lots of thoughts… on Barbie. Movies & TV: Skyscraper Godzilla (2014) Barbie Macbeth Twelfth Night Ben's short film: Something's Out There Other great stuff we like: Sam's Instagram Pacem in Terris retreat center Picnic Blanket Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Christian Culture PDF Spir...
2024-01-101h 26
Catholic in a Small TownCST #705: Bar Stool Wisdom from St. TeresaBarron Christmas recap, Last Night in Soho is disappointing, Shakespeare in Love is more problematic that we remember, but just as entertaining as ever, and we look back over the past year and hope (with a little help from St. Teresa) for the new one. Movies & TV: Last Night in Soho Shakespeare in Love Airplane Klaus Gremlins RosaryArmy.com/donate Regina Doman's Substack Ben's short film: Something's Out There Othe...
2023-12-291h 09
Catholic in a Small TownCST #704: Kat's Emotional Lead-Up to ChristmasWe get Jude home, despite his best efforts, Tristan & Cheyenne's party was a delight, Fred Claus was not, Leaving the World Behind gets top marks for style and tension, but not for a satisfying resolution, and Regina Doman reminds us how to incrementally take our advents to a more traditional level. Movies & TV: Fred Claus Love Actually Leaving the World Behind RosaryArmy.com/donate Regina Doman's Substack Ben's short film: Something's Out There Othe...
2023-12-241h 09
Catholic in a Small TownCST #703: The Rug SituationKat is disappointed with a rug purchase but is super-proud of our clean blinds, Mac revisits Die Hard 35 years after his first viewing, Four Christmases is pretty good, Kat recommends two older movies and we try to untangle a knot of issues revolving around feminism in the modern world. Movies & TV: Die Hard Four Christmases The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream Home RosaryArmy.com/donate Hilary White's Substack post mentioned Ben's short fil...
2023-12-151h 06
Catholic in a Small TownCST #702: The World is Crazy, Ya'll!Kat is going to a chiropractor, we are treated to breakfast with some great listeners, Ben is almost all moved out, Lady Ballers is a throw-back silly comedy, and Katherine ties her reading and watching together for a knot of insanity. Also, Rosary Army needs your support. Movies & TV: Lady Ballers The Women Love Has Won RosaryArmy.com/donate Ben's short film: Something's Out There Other great stuff we like: Sam's Ins...
2023-12-081h 36
Catholic in a Small TownCST #701: You Think You Had a Big Thanksgiving?The Barrons head to Swainsboro for a huge Thanksgiving. Jude is back in PA, Sam is driving a little red truck, Ben is moving out, and Mac is sporting new rims! Kat liked Penny Serenade, Philadelphia Story is a mixed bag, and Escape from New York is such an 80s time capsule. No mail, but we go on and on about a eucharistic procession and preparing for advent. Movies & TV: Penny Serenade The Philadelphia Story Escape from New York Monarch Ep 3. Hillary White's X...
2023-11-281h 01
Catholic in a Small TownCST #700: Forsooth, Thou Art a Lusty Youman!Kat takes the camper to pick up Jude from St. Greg's, Ben signs a lease, Mac installs dust collection in the shop, Monarch is disappointing, and Robin Hood is lots of fun. Finally, we talk about the connection between formality and proper worship. Movies & TV: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Books: The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle Ben's short film: Something's Out There Other great stuff we like: Sam's Instagram Pacem in Te...
2023-11-221h 23
Catholic in a Small TownCST #699: Everything is AwfulKat keeps busy with work and executor duties and still finds time for camper-backing questions. Dreamin' Wild is disappointing, and we talk about despair versus hope with current events in our church. Movies & TV: Dreamin' Wild Penny Serenade Runaway Bride Blog mentioned: Article by Kevin Wells: https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/bishop-strickland-becomes-a-victim-for-the-church-he-loves Other great stuff we like: Sam's Instagram Pacem in Terris retreat center Picnic Blanket Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lad...
2023-11-151h 26
Catholic in a Small TownCST #698: Put Your Chairs Up FirstWe wrap up the annual GLS State Park camping trip where we got to show off our new teardrop. We watch the classic Aliens with the boys, make a case for The Conjuring as the perfect horror movie, and discuss catholic themes in Bram Stoker's proto-vampire classic, Dracula. Movies & TV: Aliens The Conjuring Books: Dracula Other great stuff we like: Sam's Instagram Pacem in Terris retreat center Picnic Blanket Restoration of Christian Culture fro...
2023-10-311h 24
Catholic in a Small TownCST #697: Don't Lose Your Laundry Basket!Kat & Sam go visit Jude, Mac is knee deep in paper-writing, Spooky Buddies gets a little theological, and we talk through our anxieties about Jude at boarding school. Movies & TV: Spooky Buddies Hocus Pocus Terminator Salvation Books: True Grit Other great stuff we like: Sam's Instagram Pacem in Terris retreat center Picnic Blanket Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Christian Culture PDF...
2023-10-191h 21
Catholic in a Small TownCST #696: WWWAlliteration rules the day with a Walter Willits Wedding, Mac and Kat try to get back in the swing of regular life and pick up pickleball. The only movie we watch new to us is an 80s "classic" and we talk through Mac's big mistake and the good that can come from it. Movies & TV: Midnight Run Hobbs and Shaw Passengers Limitless Snatch Other great stuff we like: Sam's Instagram Pacem in Terris retreat center Pi...
2023-10-061h 05
Catholic in a Small TownCST #694: Nothing to watchJude starts classes, Mac visits mom, Kat visits Dad, Sam visits Indiana, the Barrons struggle to find something to watch, and we talk about viewing the gospel through the eyes of a medieval… and the traditional Act of Contrition. Movies & TV: The Greatest Beer Run Ever Greyhound Afterparty Season 2 Podcast mentioned: The Symbolic World episode on reading literature like a medieval. Other great stuff we like: Sam's Instagram Pacem in Terris retreat center Picni...
2023-09-131h 00
Catholic in a Small TownCST #693: 2 Meg 2 MegorousUpdates on Jude & Mr. Wilder, Mac's terrible grad class, two giant shark movies, and the connection between Kat's book addiction and the transfiguration. Movies & TV: Meg 2: The Trench Black Demon Nacho Libre Other great stuff we like: Sam's Instagram Pacem in Terris retreat center Picnic Blanket Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Christian Culture PDF Spiritual Direction.com Sam's podcast: To Interview Them
2023-09-011h 12
Catholic in a Small TownCST #692: All About JudeAll about sending our youngest boy off to boarding school…the days before, the construction crew outside our hotel, two irish pubs, rotund passengers, and tearful phone calls. Movies & TV: Books: Other great stuff we like: Sam's Instagram Pacem in Terris retreat center Picnic Blanket Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Christian Culture PDF Spiritual Direction.com Sam's podcast: To Interview Them...
2023-08-2855 min
Catholic in a Small TownCST #691: Swashes Were Buckled!Update on Katherine's dad, Jude's trip to the ER, Mac's mom visits and Mac gets contacts! The Mask of Zorro is a balm to our post-modern fatigued souls, The Eyre Affair is total crack for book nerds with a sense of humor and we break down chapters 1 & 2 of Lewis's The Great Divorce. Movies & TV: The Mask of Zorro (YouTube) Lost (Hulu) Books: The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis Other great stuff we lik...
2023-08-131h 31
Catholic in a Small TownCST #690: The Belltower SituationKat's Dad finally gets moved to rehab, School starts back for Mac, Ben survives RAGBRIA, Kat watches a manly movie marathon with her dad while Mac catches up on Hijack and The Bear. Also, John Senior is rolling in his grave over a parish belltower in the Atlanta area. Movies & TV: The Bear season 2 HiJack Fury Open Range Plane Our next book study will be over The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis Other great stuff we lik...
2023-08-051h 13
Catholic in a Small TownCST #689: The Last of JuanKat's Dad suffers a stroke, Juan runs us all over Ga for his last few days, tornado-like weather makes trouble for Forsyth County. The Bear season 2 is true to the first season, Judith's Marriage makes us wonder about the truth of some fiction, The Road still holds up after several readings, and Ice Pirates remains one of the wonkiest relics of the 80s. Also, suffering. Movies & TV: The Bear season 2 Ice Pirates Books: The Road Judith's Marriage Our next boo...
2023-07-261h 18
Catholic in a Small TownCST #688: ExplointsMac chaperones a Steubenville Atlanta weekend, the Barrons head to Swainsboro, and Juan learns to shoot squirrels. The new Mission Impossible isn't as good as the last one, but it's still pretty great. Liar Liar is still funny, and John Senior has some strong ideas about Our Lady. Movies & TV: Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One Liar Liar Sister Wilhelmina's Biography, God's Will Catholic Family Summer Camp at Heart Ridge - use discount code "smalltown" Other great stuff we like: ...
2023-07-181h 21
Catholic in a Small TownCST #687: Cinematic Call to ActionBraves Games, laser-cut jigs, and a Sawstop resurrection. The Sound of Freedom is the most important movie you'll see, Extraction is super cool, and Black Mirror actually looks on the bright side every now and then. Movies & TV: Sound of Freedom Extraction (Netflix) Indy 5 Back Mirror Sister Wilhelmina's Biography, God's Will Catholic Family Summer Camp at Heart Ridge - use discount code "smalltown" Other great stuff we like: Pacem in Terris retreat center Picn...
2023-07-101h 18
Catholic in a Small TownCST #686: Juan Spaniard to Rule Them AllMore lightning fallout, Zina the super-fan stops by, we are housing a Spaniard, Asteroid City is pretty weird, and we encourage a listener to be open to life. Movies & TV: Asteroid City Jury Duty (Hulu) Ted Lasso Season 3 (AppleTV+) Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (Max) Sister Wilhelmina's Biography, God's Will Catholic Family Summer Camp at Heart Ridge - use discount code "smalltown" Other great stuff we like: Pacem in Terris retreat center Pic...
2023-07-031h 14
Catholic in a Small TownCST #685: It's More Like a CommaIts an episode all about our pilgrimage to the resting place of Sr. Wilhelmina Lancaster. Along the way we talk about tear-drop campers, Missouri bugs, and possible miracles. Movies & TV: The Force Awakens 2012 Sister Wilhelmina's Biography, God's Will Catholic Family Summer Camp at Heart Ridge - use discount code "smalltown" Other great stuff we like: Pacem in Terris retreat center Picnic Blanket Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Res...
2023-06-241h 25
Catholic in a Small TownCST #684: Shocking!The house gets hit by lightning, travel plans are coming together, Mac's summer ramen recipe, Transformers is a let down, and what the two of us think/expect going into our Sister Wilhelmina pilgrimage. Movies & TV: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (in theaters) The Secrets of Hillsong (Hulu) Catholic Family Summer Camp at Heart Ridge - use discount code "smalltown" Podcast mentioned: Honest to God - The Catholic Guide to Summer Fun Other great stuff we like:
2023-06-191h 27
Catholic in a Small TownCST #683: Less Talkie, More DestructionSam's party finally happens, Jude goes to soccer camp, Mac starts grad classes, Invasion is sooo boring, Nefarious is just about the best Christian movie we can hope for and The Devil Conspiracy is entertaining and very problematic. Movies & TV: Nefarious (VOD) The Devil Conspiracy (HULU) Invasion (AppleTV+) Catholic Family Summer Camp at Heart Ridge - use discount code "smalltown" Podcast mentioned: Honest to God - The Catholic Guide to Summer Fun Other great stuff we li...
2023-06-101h 29
Catholic in a Small TownCST #682: Spoiler Alert…It's about FamilyMac & Kat get too dressed up for a south GA memorial, Ben has a bicycle misadventure, Fast X is exactly what you expect, Ghosted is less than you expect, and we talk about how man needs resistance to truly be happy. Movies & TV: Fast X Ghosted (Apple TV+) Catholic Family Summer Camp at Heart Ridge - use discount code "smalltown" Podcast mentioned: Honest to God - The Catholic Guide to Summer Fun Other great stuff we like:
2023-06-011h 27
Catholic in a Small TownCST #681: Scandalous WoodworkingA major season of Katherine's life is over, party prepping, a tragedy strikes Mac's family, John Crist has come a long way, Captain America gets better with age and we discuss when to stand up to bullies. Movies & TV: John Crist: Would Like to Release a Statement (YouTube) Captain America The First Avenger (Disney+) Barry Season 1 (Max) Catholic Family Summer Camp at Heart Ridge - use discount code "smalltown" Podcast mentioned: Honest to God - The Catholic Guide to Summ...
2023-05-261h 27
Catholic in a Small TownCST #680: St. Benedict Rules!Our AC is busted, the school year winds busily down, Guardians 3 is disturbingly grotesque, and John Senior extrapolates all of western civilization from the Rule of St. Benedict. Movies & TV: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Air (Prime) Legion (HBO Max) Other great stuff we like: Pacem in Terris retreat center Picnic Blanket Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Christian Culture PDF Spiritual Direction.com Sam's new po...
2023-05-181h 42
Follow the leaderFollow the leader, episode 25: turn aroundOn your way to success, not everything is going to go according to plan. Sometimes your efforts will go sideways or even backwards! Here Greg describes what it takes to deal with the issues and obstacles that make this happen… and what it takes to turn back in the right direction and get things moving forward once again. #Inspiration #Motivation #Leadership #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2022-01-2406 minFollow the leaderFollow the Leader, episode 24: expect to winNo one can win every time. You should always expect to win, however… maintaining your focus on a positive outcome is a very important part of achieving success in work and in life. In this podcast, I discuss how and why this should be done. #Motivation #Inspiration #LeaderShip #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-12-1408 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode 23: lessons learnedGreg is returning to audio podcast work after a brief hiatus. This time off has allowed him to review things that have happened in his life and how they apply to the information that he will share in the podcast going forward.
2021-11-0304 minFollow the leaderEpisode 22, follow the Leader: answering a questionThis episode represents Greg answering a question that was posed to him about his own success and The sacrifices he had to make in order to reach it. With success being such a relative and personal term Greg felt that it was important to fully discuss the answer. #Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment #Management
2021-09-2716 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode 21: protectionNo matter what we have achieved in life, remember that it looks good to someone else and one of those someone’s is planning how to get it for themselves… it is the nature of success and achievement that others should look on and make note. Some others will plot and scheme on how to get it for themselves… This episode is about making sure you understand the need to protect what you have, what you are doing, and what you are trying to do.#Motivation #Inspiration #LeaderShip #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-08-1606 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode 20: who am I?Hear Greg examines the concept of identity… Not only seeking and determining who you are but maintaining your focus on that even in the face of distractions. It opens with a humorous story from high school and then moves into discussion about more recent events and ways of thinking.#Motivation #LeaderShip #Inspiration #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-08-0410 minFollow the leaderFollow the Leader, episode 19: how free is that?The measure of personal freedom it’s a very important value for any individual… and yet, it is such a moving target that it is difficult for people living in the greatest democracy on earth to nail it down and keep it protected. Even measuring our own individual and personal freedoms is difficult when personal issues and pressures from society begin to weigh heavy upon us… here Greg discusses how to face your responsibility to protect the freedoms that mattered to you the most. #LeaderShip #Motivation #Inspiration #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-08-0217 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode 18: the daily grindThis episode discusses the daily grind to get things done… Something that we all face, no matter who we are or what we do! Greg explores the idea that true leader ship is about managing every aspect of life, including health and wellness, along with rest and recreation. In this way, you get the work done instead of letting the work do you! #Leadership #Motivation #Inspiration #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-06-0807 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode 17: show and proveIn this episode I attempt to show the importance of having the courage to step forward as a leader even in the most difficult times. As a matter of fact, the greater the problem you face… The greater the opportunity will be! Have the courage to step forward and show and prove that you are worthy of the responsibility! #Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-05-2605 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode 16: back to basicsThe topic here is the importance of going back to basics from time to time in order to examine your own methods and performance… doing this can help you reconnect with the reasons why you do what it is you do. This can be an important ingredient in achieving success! #Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-05-2008 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode 15: momentum#Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment … One of the most important keys to success in any endeavor is the ability to develop momentum. Understanding the importance of momentum can help you realize how to focus on your studies, on your job, or in your business. Momentum can carry you through the low points that will slow you down on your long journey to the higher points… And ultimately to the highest point of success!
2021-04-2911 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode 14: readinessAre you ready to take advantage of all of the new opportunities that are opening up all around us? Certainly, we need to be careful and we need to carefully manage all of our responsibilities to each other as we attempt to move on from this national health crisis. It is true however… The world is opening up for business all around us! No matter what your focus is in terms of pursuing success and improving your life, it is important to make sure that you are ready! This episode covers some basic ideas regarding what it takes to move to...
2021-04-1914 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode 13: driveTo accomplish anything significant in life, you must have the drive within you to keep going in spite of any difficulties that might arise. In this episode, I discuss how important it is to be driven… What it means to have the drive to go on no matter what, and how to develop the drive you need to be successful. #Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-04-0815 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode 12: willpowerThe power of your will is the source of all of your hard work and accomplishments in life… if you learn to develop your willpower and make it stronger, you can create the foundation for achieving great things and overcoming painful problems and changes. #Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-03-3110 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode 11: the ability to competeCompetition is at the heart of success and achievement… Understanding what drives the competitive spirit within individuals can help you light that fire within yourself. #Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #Personalgrowth
2021-03-2514 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode 10: qualityQuality is something that we all should be concerned with in our educational, professional, and entrepreneurial efforts. If we do things right, we don’t have to do them over… And over! Here we take A look at how to close the quality gaps in our working lives. #Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-03-1616 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode nine: discoveryThis episode describes the process of how you learn more about your dreams and about yourself when you allow your courage to overcome your limitations. #Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-03-0317 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode eight: forward progressIn this episode we look at the concept of forward progress… what it means, and why it is central to your effort in becoming a success! #Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-02-1521 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode seven: OutreachThis episode continues to establish a connection with the listening audience by allowing access to the email address for my Foundation: gabfinc@aol.com #Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-02-1314 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode six: confidenceThis episode focuses on confidence… What it means, how to achieve it, and how to use it to face and overcome challenges on the way to reaching your goal. #Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-02-0521 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode five: faithI believe that no one accomplishes anything significant without having the faith that it can be done! In this episode I will define the threekinds of faith necessary for success in life, in work, and in business. #Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-02-0120 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode four: Diversion versus disruptionDiversion is a necessary part of our lives…Things that we do for fun or for recreation serve as a distraction from the stress of dealing with our responsibilities in order to elevate our level of success, it often becomes necessary to turn attention and resources away from diversion in order to enable the creation of a disruption…an Event that will change A persons ability to participate in the pursuit of success at a much higher level. #Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-01-2738 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode three: determinationThis episode explains not only the importance of determination with regard to success in life and business… It provides more disclosure about the challenges that Greg has dealt with and continues to deal with on a daily basis. Always from a prospective of being positive, staying strong, and encouraging others to do the same! #Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-01-2027 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, episode two: inspirationIn episode two I describe the sources of my inspiration and suggest how people can find inspiration in many different ways and places…
2021-01-1127 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, by Gregory A. BarronThis is the opening segment for the audio version of my video podcast of the same name which plays on my YouTube channel… my goal is to introduce you to the leader that lives inside of you and help you learn how to follow that leader and become more successful than ever before!#Motivation #LeaderShip#EntrepreneurShip#Personalgrowth
2021-01-0806 minFollow the leaderFollow the leader, audio podcast, trailerThis podcast is intended to reach out and help people understand the basics of bringing forth the leader that lives inside of them… #Motivation #Inspiration #Leadership #Personalgrowth #Personaldevelopment
2021-01-0700 min
Gregory Colossale presents The New World Podcast#18: The New World Podcast with Greg Colossale featuring Dan Barron/ Valor Apparel/Jocko/Moms/BrandsDan Barron stopped by and we got into the thick of things when we talked brands, his newly launched company www.valorgearco.com and his inspiration from Jocko. We talk the real truth about women and moms, and the ins and outs of family business. Check out his new online store! Come back soon Dan!!
2020-12-301h 41
The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and CultureWOF 214: Chrysostom, Jerome, Augustine, and Gregory the Great (Part 3 of 3)In this third and final part of our series on the Church Fathers (listen to Part 1 and Part 2), Bishop Barron examines four influential Fathers from the post-Nicene period: John Chrysostom (349 – 407) Jerome (347 – 420) Augustine (354 – 430) Gregory the Great (540 – 604) A listener asks whether to pray for people who are sick or simply accept pain and suffering as part of God's plan. Links + Book Recommendations Websites ChurchFathers.org Church Father writings online (New Advent) Church Father books mentioned Clement (35 – 99) Letter to the Corinthians Ignatius (35 – 108) Epistles of Ignatius Polycarp (69 – 155) The Martyrdom of Polycarp Justin Martyr (100 – 165) First and Second Apologies Irenaeus (130 – 202) Adversus Haereses (Against the Heresi...
2020-01-1328 min
Jazz Cruises ConversationsKenny Barron, Gerald Clayton & James Francies with Don WasDon Was talks with pianists Kenny Barron, Gerald Clayton & James Francies in this roundtable discussion taped in the Blue Note Sea tent at the Monterey Jazz Festival. This episode is sponsored by Blue Note Records. The Jazz Cruise Conversations podcast is produced by Entertainment Cruise Productions, the worldwide leader in music-themed cruises.Send us a text Listen to more episodes of Jazz Cruises Conversations on Spotify, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. The back catalog contains more than a hundred interviews from past sailings. Theme Music: Provided by M...
2019-10-1548 minJazz Cruises ConversationsKenny Barron, Gerald Clayton & James Francies with Don WasDon Was talks with pianists Kenny Barron, Gerald Clayton & James Francies in this roundtable discussion taped in the Blue Note Sea tent at the Monterey Jazz Festival. This episode is sponsored by Blue Note Records. The Jazz Cruise Conversations podcast is produced by Entertainment Cruise Productions, the worldwide leader in music-themed cruises.Send us a text Listen to more episodes of Jazz Cruises Conversations on Spotify, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. The back catalog contains more than a hundred interviews from past sailings. Theme Music: Provided by M...
2019-10-1548 min