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Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 481: Good Weed, Pop's Bday, and our NeighborsJessica talks about her big mess-up while preaching. We talk about our recent trip to the Padres game to celebrate Pop's 75th birthday. Elyse shares about a conversation she had with her landscaper that encouraged her. 2025-07-2248 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonGrowing Teen EngagementAuthor and school librarian Jessica Fitzpatrick highlights goals and considerations in designing teen programming. Junior Library Guild Use the code UNITED15 for 15 FREE books with your 1st shipment Jessica Fitzpatrick Bluesky: @librarianfitz.bsky.social Twitter: @librarianfitz IG: @librarian_fitz Book: Growing Teen Engagement E186 Teaming Up with Athletes SLJ Mover and Shaker 2022 Grit by Angela Duckworth 258 Emotional Support Librarian (Diana Haneski) 169 Passive Programming (Angela Myers) 308 Passive Programming 2.0 (Katie Moose) ...2025-06-0646 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 474: Weddings, Games, and Our KingAfter another month off we talk about the... Padres. Huge surprise, I know. We talk about Joel's daughter getting married. Then Jessica closes us out with a devotional on Jesus' triumphal entry. 2025-04-1540 min
For Real with Kimberly StuartEpisode 63 - Giving them Grace with Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica ThompsonElyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson are one of my favorite mother-daughter pairs of all time. Both of these women are writers, speakers, and leaders in their own rights, but they also joined forces to write the book we’ll discuss today. If you are a parent or grandparent of kids of any age, an auntie, uncle, nanny or teacher or have any interaction with children you love, this episode is for you. It sure was for me. If you want your home and relationships to be drenched in freedom and grace and joy instead of shame or guilt or ho...2025-02-2551 min
Pastors' Wives Tell AllEpisode 187: Eric Schumacher & Elyse Fitzpatrick Interview - Celebrating the Value of Women in the Church Part 2The pastors' wives chat with authors and speakers, Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher. They discuss Eric and Elyse's book "Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women" and how this resource can help the Church undo toxic thinking about women's roles in the church and incorrect interpretations of Scripture about women. Jesus was counter cultural in the way he treated women, and the Church should follow his unpopular example.
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Follow along with Eric...2024-12-1632 minPastors' Wives Tell AllEpisode 186: Eric Schumacher & Elyse Fitzpatrick Interview - Celebrating the Value of Women in the Church Part 1The pastors' wives chat with authors and speakers, Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher. They discuss Eric and Elyse's book "Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women" and how this resource can help the Church undo toxic thinking about women's roles in the church and incorrect interpretations of Scripture about women. Jesus was counter cultural in the way he treated women, and the Church should follow his unpopular example.
Purchase Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women here.
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Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 465: Yeeturus, Sadres and the ElectionJessica talks about her recent surgery. We do one final update on the Padres season. Then we talk a bit about the election and what our hope is. 2024-11-0555 min
Worthy: Celebrating the Value of WomenEpisode 183: Interview with Jessica Taylor, Jenna Allen, and Stephanie Gilbert Pastors’ Wives Tell All — Jessica Taylor is a speaker, pastor's wife, and founder of Come Away Missions, a nonprofit serving the people of Rwanda. Jenna Allen is a creative, photographer, tech wiz, business owner, speaker, and discipleship/worship pastor's wife who brings beauty and a clear message into every project she touches. Stephanie Gilbert is a blogger, speaker, and youth minister's wife who has made it her life's mission to seek out joy amid the junk of everyday life. Collectively, through their Pastors’ Wives Tell All ministry, they are breaking down walls within the church and crushing pastor wifey stereotypes wit...2024-11-0455 min
Worthy: Celebrating the Value of WomenEpisode 179: Jami Nato interview Jessica Thompson & Elyse FitzpatrickJami Nato, social media influencer and author of This Must Be the Place: Following the Breadcrumbs of Your Past to Discover Your Purpose Today joins Elyse and Jessica and interviews them about the re-release of Give Them Grace: Leading your Kids to Joy and Freedom through Gospel-Centered Parenting. 2024-10-0759 min
Let Your Ears Be the Gateway to Knowledge With Full AudiobookGive Them Grace: Leading Your Kids to Joy and Freedom through Gospel-Centered Parenting Audiobook by Elyse M. FitzpatrickListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 805482
Title: Give Them Grace: Leading Your Kids to Joy and Freedom through Gospel-Centered Parenting
Author: Elyse M. Fitzpatrick, Jessica Thompson
Narrator: Nancy Peterson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:43:57
Language: English
Release date: 10-01-24
Publisher: Christianaudio.com
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
Summary:
What is our purpose in parenting? Is it to keep our kids alive and healthy? To raise responsible adults who will be kind people, loving friends, and good citizens? Or maybe we'd just be happy if our kids would clean up their rooms and stop antagonizing each other...2024-10-017h 43
Journey Through: This Unforgettable Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.Give Them Grace: Leading Your Kids to Joy and Freedom through Gospel-Centered Parenting by Jessica Thompson, Elyse M. FitzpatrickPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/805482to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Give Them Grace: Leading Your Kids to Joy and Freedom through Gospel-Centered Parenting
Author: Jessica Thompson, Elyse M. Fitzpatrick
Narrator: Nancy Peterson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 43 minutes
Release date: October 1, 2024
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
What is our purpose in parenting? Is it to keep our kids alive and healthy? To raise responsible adults who will be kind people, loving friends, and good citizens? Or maybe we'd just be happy if our kids would clean up their rooms and stop antagonizing each other. While all of these are honorable...2024-10-017h 43
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityGive Them Grace: Leading Your Kids to Joy and Freedom through Gospel-Centered Parenting by Jessica Thompson, Elyse M. FitzpatrickPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/805482 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Give Them Grace: Leading Your Kids to Joy and Freedom through Gospel-Centered Parenting Author: Jessica Thompson, Elyse M. Fitzpatrick Narrator: Nancy Peterson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 43 minutes Release date: October 1, 2024 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: What is our purpose in parenting? Is it to keep our kids alive and healthy? To raise responsible adults who will be kind people, loving friends, and good citizens? Or maybe we'd just be happy if our kids would clean up their rooms and stop antagonizing each other. While all of these are...2024-10-0105 minListen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityGive Them Grace: Leading Your Kids to Joy and Freedom through Gospel-Centered Parenting by Jessica Thompson, Elyse M. FitzpatrickPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/805482to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Give Them Grace: Leading Your Kids to Joy and Freedom through Gospel-Centered Parenting
Author: Jessica Thompson, Elyse M. Fitzpatrick
Narrator: Nancy Peterson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 43 minutes
Release date: October 1, 2024
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
What is our purpose in parenting? Is it to keep our kids alive and healthy? To raise responsible adults who will be kind people, loving friends, and good citizens? Or maybe we'd just be happy if our kids would clean up their rooms and stop antagonizing each other. While all of these are honorable...2024-10-017h 43
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 461: Padres (of course), The debate (of course), Bible Verse RouletteWe talk about the end of the Padres season... of course. We play Bible verse roulette where Joel stops at a random place in the Bible and Jessica has to do a devotional from it. 2024-09-1948 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 443: Christmas Lights, Women of Welcome, and Charlie BrownIn 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. 2023-11-281h 04
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 433: The Record Breaking Home Run Ball StoryIn 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. 2023-07-1148 min
We Have a Voice!Today's chat is with Jasmine a social work student and care leaverToday's conversation with Jasmine was excellent. We discussed the difficulties of leaving foster care, and the crucial role of her stable foster home, and explored ways in which her social workers could have provided more support. Additionally, Jasmine expressed her gratitude towards her social workers.Social workers deserve credit for the work they do, despite the challenges they face in the care system. High caseloads make it difficult for them to be as present as they would like to be. The problem lies in the processes they are required to follow rather than in the efforts of the social...2023-05-2232 min
We Have a Voice!Todays chat with Lynne RuddickToday I had a great chat with Lynne about her time in foster care from 4–8 years old with her two younger siblings, how she felt then, what expectations people had of her, her role with her siblings, her foster care experiences, and so much more! Lynne was adopted with both her siblings, and we discussed how this felt, knowing she had a family and a stable home. Lynne has gone on to be a nurse, founder of Ripple Rebels, and works in social innovation, reducing inequalities in access to health and social care. Thankyou again for taking the time to ch...2023-05-1832 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 428: Is Jess competitive? Y/YIn this week's episode we bring on a special guest to tell the story of being Jessica's partner in a pickleball competition. 2023-05-1646 min
We Have a Voice!Senior Social Work Lecturer Richard Williams In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Richard Williams, a senior lecturer at Bournemouth University. During Richard's career, he has managed children's homes in London, ran special schools, been the principal officer of an education social work service, SENCO, researched the outcomes of looked after, and much more!In this episode, we talk about expectations of looked-after children, what more needs to be done to educate teachers and social workers, the importance of education, the need to support looked-after children thoroughly through university, and much, much more!I have learned so much from this conversation, and I...2023-03-2739 min
We Have a Voice!Conversation with a local foster carer Such a informative conversation about the support foster carers get and what more needs to be done to make foster care a more stable system :)2023-03-1843 min
We Have a Voice!A Conversation with Tilia Lenz social worker and university lecturerSuch an interesting conversation with Tilia about her experience as a social worker and her view on why educational outcomes continue to be low and the barriers to improving them.2023-03-0726 min
We Have a Voice!Conversation with Paul mattocks Assistant Head Teacher Acronyms explaned-PEP- Personal Educational PlanSEMH needs- Social Emotional Mental Health SDQ- Strengths and Difficulties QuestionaireAP- Alternative ProvisionEP- Educational Plan Paul Mattocks is an assistant head teacher, pastoral lead, designated safeguarding lead, and teacher within a North Dorset high school.Paul has vast experience working with and supporting looked-after children in education. This conversation is to find out more about his experience and what his role is within the school to support looked after children to get the best educational outcome possible. We also...2023-02-2823 min
We Have a Voice!conversation with a student who is currently in care This student was happy to speak to me today to talk about the good and bad things about her time in care and give some amazing advice to any children who maybe entering care2023-02-2725 min
We Have a Voice!Conversation with a student in foster care This is a student i work with and she was happy to share her experience of being in care we had a lovely chat and we looked at what she believes could have been done better and also some advice for other children in care 2023-02-2629 min
We Have a Voice!Welcome to the podcastJust a quick hello from me to introduce you to my podcast2023-02-2501 min
We Have a Voice!Episode 1 - Jennifer Bigmore 1st episode! Today i spoke to Jennifer Bigmore about her experience with looked after children and what she believes are the reasons for low educational outcomes and looking deeper into what can be done to change them.2023-02-2239 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 420: Getting smart, Equity, and Redemption SeminaryIn 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. 2023-02-141h 05
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 416:Job Searches, Teflon Pop, and the ChosenIn 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. 2023-01-1746 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 410: Elections, No Shave November, and Foot WashingWe 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. 2022-11-1549 min
MyY2KJournalS1 E3/ POP QUIZ! Trevor Morgan + DCOM with Guest Star Felicia FitzpatrickJackie gives Jessica a POP QUIZ! on the life and career of our teen heartthrob, Trevor Morgan. Then we welcome our first GUEST STAR, the incredible Felicia Fitzpatrick (@felicianicole86), to discuss all things DCOM - the Disney Channel Original Movies.Links:Margaret and the Moon ~ Written and Directed by Trevor Morgan. (Make a free Vimeo account to watch.)Felicia on TwitterFelicia on InstagramShow Notes:Hosted By: Jessica Ward + Jackie ReillyProduced By: Jessica Ward + Jackie ReillyEmail: myy2kjournal@gmail.comWebsite: myy2kjournal.com2022-10-0558 min
Women Worth KnowingElyse Fitzpatrick & Jessica Thompson, Part 2We are back today with Elyse Fitzpatrick and her daughter, Jessica Thompson. In this episode, they delve further into their ministry to women and their desire that Christian women experience freedom and assurance in their identity in Christ, as well as the confidence to serve the Lord as He leads them.Books
Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women by Elyse Fitzpatrick & Eric Schumacher
Jesus and Gender: Living as Brothers and Sisters in Christ by Elyse Fitzpatrick & Eric Schumacher
Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids With the Love of Jesus by Elyse Fitzpatrick & Jessica Thompson
Idols of...2022-10-0429 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 405: Free lunch, funerals, and a new nameIn 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. 2022-09-2749 min
Women Worth KnowingElyse Fitzpatrick & Jessica Thompson, Part 1We have the rare opportunity today to bring in studio a mother-daughter duo: authors Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson! In this episode, they share with us about their lively family dynamics, their relationship as mother and daughter, and their current ministry as authors, podcast hosts, and more!Books
Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women by Elyse Fitzpatrick & Eric Schumacher
Jesus and Gender: Living as Brothers and Sisters in Christ by Elyse Fitzpatrick & Eric Schumacher
Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids With the Love of Jesus by Elyse Fitzpatrick & Jessica Thompson
Idols of the Heart: Learning to...2022-09-2730 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 404: The UK Cats are back to talk all the The QueenIn 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. 2022-09-2059 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 403: Biggest surprises and who we want to see in Heaven, and PersonhoodWe 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. 2022-09-1353 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 403: South Africa, Safari, and StepsIn this week's episode Pop and Elyse talk about their recent trip to Hippo Lakes where they went on safari. 2022-09-0642 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 401: Are we turning into our parents?Jessica and Joel are the only ones on the podcast this week and they explore the questions, "Am I turning into my parents?" And then Jess tells the story about buying something in her sleep.2022-08-3043 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 400: Pickleball, New Phones, and Psalm 77In this episode the gang talks about their new love of pickleball. Pop talks about the Padres and his phone. Then Joel closes us out with a great devotional from Psalm 77. 2022-08-2348 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 399: Curiosity, Lore Wilbert and Awkward SilenceIn this week's podcast Lore Wilbert joins us to talk about her latest book A Curious Faith. We of course talk about all the things and laugh a ton. She is a treasure and we know you will love her. 2022-08-0956 min
School Librarians United with Amy HermonTeaming Up with AthletesJessica Fitzpatrick shares her award-winning program "Librarian in the Huddle" program. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today. Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks PebbleGo Create Editable PD Certificate FAQ’s and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Jessica Fitzpatrick Twitter: @librarianfitz IG: @librarian_fitz LJ’s 2022 Movers and Shakers...2022-07-2951 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 398: Jan 6 Trials, Gopher Holes, and Unloved/BelovedIn this week's episode the crew talks about what they think will come of the January 6th trials. We talk about Elyse falling into a gopher hole. Then Elyse shares a devotional on being unloved and then beloved. 2022-07-2751 min
Worthy: Celebrating the Value of WomenEpisode 128: Interview with Jessica ThompsonJessica Thompson is an author of several books including her latest How God Loves Us: 40 Days to Discovering His Character in the Fruit of the Spirit and a frequent conference speaker. She is part of the podcast Front Porch with the Fitzes, and is the director of church life at RISEN Church in San Diego, California. She’s also on the board of Hope for San Diego.2022-07-2542 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 397: Saying hello, Shannan Martin, and the SkyShannan Martin joins us to talk about the sky, empathy, food, and her latest book Start with Hello. We have a wonderful conversation as evevidenced by the longest podcast we have recorded in a very long time. 2022-07-191h 20
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 396: Thank you parties, Ducks, and Women.In this episode Jess gives a couple big life updates. You know if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck and swims like a duck... it might be a duck. 2022-07-0550 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 395: Men, miscarriage and Eric SchumacherEric Schumacher joins us to talk about his latest book Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Greiving Miscarriage. We talk about about how men handle miscarriage and how we can help. 2022-06-2848 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 394: Confession, Creativity and Haley MontgomeryOur dear friend Haley Montgomery joins us to talk about creativity, artists, and confession. It is a real good one. 2022-06-2150 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 393: Uvalde, the SBC report and lamentIn this week's episode we talk about the horrible shooting in Uvalde. We talk about the SBC report on abuse. We discuss what they have in common. Then we read a prayer of lament. 2022-06-0646 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 392: The tales of the lost bun, fake taxis and Jesus fully God and fully manIn this week's episode Jessica tells the story of their bun that has escaped. It is wild. Jess talks about getting in a random mans "taxi". Then we discuss why it is important that Jesus is fully God and fully man. 2022-05-2442 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 391: Roosters, Graduations and Being like JesusIn this week's episode the crew talk about their recent trip to Elgin, IL to see Wesley graduate. Pop closes us out with a devotional. 2022-05-1731 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 390: Cats, Cancel Culture and SabbathWe have a very weird conversation about biting cats on the butt. Who even knows how we got there. We talk about cancel culture. Then Elyse closes us out with a devotional about Holy Saturday and the Sabbath. 2022-05-0334 min
Front Porch with the FitzesEpisode 389: Pop Golf, Bad Reviews and SabbathIn this week's episode Pop and Joel tell some stories about the golf they played that morning. We talk about a bad review that Jesus and Gender got. Then we talk about the 4th commandment and how important sabbath is. 2022-04-2651 min
Jewelry Business Academy PodcastEpisode 15: The secret to being successful on Instagram, building community around your brand, and growing an impact-driven business with Kim FitzpatrickIn today’s show, I'm talking to Kim Fitzpatrick, the Founder of Legacy by Kim, an Online Health and Wellness Leadership Coach, and the Co-Host of The Fitzlife Unfiltered Podcast. Kim’s purpose and mission in this life is to help other people live their best version of their lives, and to help them understand that as our lives unfold before us, we are all walking eachother home. TOPICS DISCUSSED Kim shares her story and how it inspired her to launch her business The transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship Burnout and hustle culture Purpose and Passion Focusi...2022-04-2159 min
Jewelry Business Academy PodcastEpisode 15: The secret to being successful on Instagram, building community around your brand, and growing an impact-driven business with Kim FitzpatrickIn today’s show, I'm talking to Kim Fitzpatrick, the Founder of Legacy by Kim, an Online Health and Wellness Leadership Coach, and the Co-Host of The Fitzlife Unfiltered Podcast. Kim’s purpose and mission in this life is to help other people live their best version of their lives, and to help them understand that as our lives unfold before us, we are all walking eachother home. TOPICS DISCUSSED Kim shares her story and how it inspired her to launch her business The transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship Burnout and hustle culture Purpose and Passion Focusing on Impact...2022-04-2059 min