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Visitation Sessions (A Podcast)The Dangers of Discernment: Overthinking, Over-Spiritualizing, & Other PerilsKate, Casey, Chris, and Emily hash out out the difference between discerning the will of God and overthinking every life decision.Also, special thanks to the Catholic Balm Company, for sponsoring this week’s episode. Their thoughtfully curated bundles of all natural balms, lotions, soaps, and colognes are safe from harmful toxic ingredient, smell great, and work just as great as they smell. They’re also 15 percent off (and come with a free peppermint lip balm) with the code Visitation15.Show Notes:“School’s Out Forever”Authenticity: A Biblical Theology of Discernmen...2025-06-0456 min
Visitation Sessions (A Podcast)Drinking, Drunkenness, and St. Paddy's DaySt. Patrick’s Day is almost upon us, so this week we’re talking about heavenly visions of lakes of beer, the goodness of alcohol, the badness of drunkenness, and bizarre stories about St. Patrick himself (courtesy of Casey, of course).Show NotesSt. Brigid’s Fire by Kevin HeiderCorned Beef and Cabbage RecipeDrinking with the Saints by Michael FoleySt. Thomas on BoorishnessSt. Thomas on sobriety and drunkennessThe Communion of Saints and the Consumption of AlcoholWhat the Church...2025-03-141h 09
Visitation Sessions (A Podcast)God's Goals or Ours?We’re kicking off the New Year by talking about the importance (and pitfalls) of making resolutions, setting goals, and crafting a vision for the year. How, as Catholics, should we approach these things? And how, as Catholics, do we make sense of God having different plans for our year than our own?Show Notes:Catechism of the Catholic Church 1500: “Illness and suffering have always been among the gravest problems confronted in human life. In illness, man experiences his powerlessness, his limitations, and his finitude. Every illness can make us glimpse death.”Steubenville’s Nutcra...2025-01-0857 min
Visitation Sessions (A Podcast)"How Do I Become More Myself?"Chris and Casey are back in the classroom, and everyone’s summer vacation is coming to an end, so the Chapmans and Stapletons are officially kicking off the second season of Visitation Sessions by looking back on a summer that was anything but restful and talking about the quest for rest, the purpose of recreation, and the glory of routines. Related to this episode:Leisure as the Basis of Culture by Joseph PieperReasonable Pleasures: The Strange Coherence of Catholicism, Father James Schall“The Forgotten Virtue of Eutrepelia,” Father Jean-Francois Thomas“...2024-08-2754 min
ALL IN with Art Stapleton: A NY Giants PodcastGetting ready for the Washington Commanders, plus 1-on-1 with Andrew ThomasArt Stapleton breaks down the upcoming battle against the Washington Commanders and catches up with Andrew Thomas prior to the trip down to Maryland.2023-11-1615 min
Five Books for CatholicsEpisode 26: St. Thomas More - Interview with Frank MitjansIn this episode, Frank Mitjans explains his pick of some of St. Thomas More’s writings and studies on him.Thomas More: A Short Biography by James McConicaThomas More: A Portrait in Courage by Gerard WegemerThomas More (Classic Thinkers) by Joanne PaulThe Life and Illustrious History of Sir Thomas More by Thomas StapletonThe Sadness of Christ by St. Thomas MoreFive Books for Catholics may receive a commission from qualifying purchases made using the affiliate links to the books listed.St. Thomas More (1478-1535) was a leading humanist, English statesman, and ended his earthly pi...2023-10-1326 min
Learning from Across the TableChuck Keller - Building Relationships & Communication is Key in Teaching AnyoneAre you interested in building relationships and helping those around you?Are you looking to grow and challenge yourself?Are you looking to better communicate with those around you?This episode can help with these things and so many more topics. Join me in my conversation with Chuck Keller. Chuck Keller is a retired Highlands High School English Department Chair and teacher. Among other recognitions, he was honored as a Teacher-of-the-Year and was awarded an Ashland Oil Golden Apple Award for his local, regional, and statewide work. For seven years post-retirement he wrote...2023-10-111h 04
The Bragman BreakdownNBA Draft Preview With Thomas StapletonNBA Draft expert Thomas Stapleton makes his third appearance on the show this week to preview the 2023 NBA Draft. Thomas has been covering the draft for years for The Wrightway Sports Network, and he brings his insight to the pod this week to breakdown the games of Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, and more of this year's top prospects on episode 101 of The Bragman Breakdown. Enjoy! For more Bragman Breakdown content, follow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/bragmanbreakdownpod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bragman_breakdown?_t=8U...2023-06-2051 min
Regeneration Nation Costa Rica022 Tricia Stapleton: Cultivating Community Resilience through Cultural Connection, Mutual Aid Work, & TrustThis episode is with a dedicated community organizer living in the Osa Peninsula, Tricia Stapleton. Tricia shares her embodied wisdom with each question she answers. Relistening to this episode to prepare it for publication was a treat! I had a hard time selecting which portions of this interview to use for the 3-4 highlight reels I produce with every episode because there was SO MUCH amazing content. You’re lucky to be listening to this episode right now. One of the many things that Tricia and I have in common is the responsibility we share as...2023-04-301h 11The Bragman BreakdownNBA Draft Expert Thomas Stapleton Shares His Big Board 1.0NBA Draft expert Thomas Stapleton joins TBB to share his first NBA Draft Big Board for the 2023 cycle. Enjoy! For more Bragman Breakdown content, follow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/bragmanbreakdownpod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bragman_breakdown?_t=8UTfP6R9XgM&_r=12022-12-0654 min
Here's What We KnowLee Thomas Miller, Writer of "Ain't My Fault" by Brothers OsborneSend us a textYou definitely know this guest's songs. He's written songs such as "You're Gonna Miss This" for Trace Adkins, "I Just Wanna Be Mad" by Terri Clark & "Ain't My Fault" by Brother's Osborne. The list of artists he's written for is miles long. In this episode, he joined Gary to share stories about some of his songs, his 30+-year-long marriage, how songwriter's actually get paid, and much more! In this episode:How he got a picture with Aaron RogersHow he met his wifeHis thoughts on clichesHow his wife contributes to his m...2022-09-071h 01
Here's What We KnowDiscovering New Artists You'll Love with Julie & GarySend us a textJulie’s back! In this episode, Gary and Julie introduce you to some new artists you'll love and talk about what's changing for women in Country Music.Also in this episode:🎙Why Julie gets mad when she deep dives on music🎙What Julie is excited about for women in Country Music🎙What made Shania Twain such a big star🎙Chris Stapleton’s anger at the industry🎙The Chris Stapleton interview I had to throw out🎙Why they love Hailey Whitters🎙Lainey Wilson's style🎙William Beckmann🎙Hunter...2022-08-1048 min
Here's What We KnowGrammy-Nominated and Multiple Award-Winning Music Producer Sal OliveriSend us a textIf you love P!NK's song "Love Me Anyway," featuring Chris Stapleton, you're going to find this episode very entertaining. Multiple award-winning music producer Sal Oliveri joined Gary Scott Thomas for an episode where Sal takes us behind the scenes and shows us how hit songs are brought to life. He also talks about being the son of an immigrant who is living out his dreams, including working with Billy Joel. Also in this episode:How a band he wasn’t a fan of won him overHow extending grace can pro...2022-08-0359 minThe Bragman BreakdownNBA Draft Winners & Losers With Thomas StapletonOne of the NBA universe's youngest and most knowledgeable draft gurus Thomas Stapleton joins Jackson to go in-depth on the first three picks of this year's NBA draft now that we know where they will each be playing (5:15). Then they name the draft's biggest winners and losers. (38:06) Enjoy! For more Bragman Breakdown content, follow us on social media.Instagram: https://instagram.com/bragmanbreakdownpod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bragman_breakdown?_t=8UTfP6R9XgM&_r=12022-06-281h 32