Can I Getta Amen

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In this episode of Can I Get an Amen, Kristi sits down with Jason Angelette and co-hosts Eddie and Katie Cramer to explore how faith, love, and suffering shape authentic Christian marriage. Jason shares the powerful story of how his late wife, Elise, drew him deeper into his relationship with God, and how that journey eventually led him into full-time ministry serving couples across the country.

This episode's conversation reveals how true fulfillment is not found in success, comfort, or even in our spouse—but in a living relationship with Jesus that then overflows into marriage, family, and community.

Rooted in the teachings of St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, this episode reflects on how prayer, the sacraments, and intentional presence are the foundations of strong marriages and healthy families.

This Episode Explores:

• Why we often try to fill a “God-shaped hole” with people instead of God
• The danger of turning our spouse into an idol rather than an icon
• What it means to pursue your spouse long after the wedding day
• How prayer, Eucharist, and reconciliation form the spiritual core of marriage
• Why retreat and rest are essential for renewal in busy family life
• The importance of becoming a lifelong student of your spouse

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Ever feel a little lost? Like you’re wandering through the woods of life, unsure of the path ahead? In this episode of Can I Getta Amen?, we dive into a story about literally getting lost in the woods—and the spiritual lessons that came with it.

Whether you’re hunting, working, or just trying to make it through the week, there’s a spiritual nugget here for everyone. Join us as we laugh, reflect, and discover how God’s light can always guide us home.

During this episode Josh and Kristi look at Genesis 2:15 and learn that from the very beginning, our purpose wasn’t to escape the world—but to tend it with God. 

Key Takeaways:

• Even when lost or uncertain, God’s light guides us if we trust Him.
• Stillness and patience are as important as action in our faith journey.
• Ordinary life—jobs, relationships, daily routines—is where God meets us.
• Faith is about trusting God through the unknown and embracing your everyday walk with Him.

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If you’re inspired by this episode, share it with a friend who might need a little light in their woods. Amen!

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In this episode, Kristi sits down with friend and behind-the-scenes collaborator Rob Kirkpatrick for a deeply honest conversation about storytelling, faith, burnout, vocation, and what it means to live with integrity.

Rob shares his journey from childhood dreams of broadcast journalism to working in radio, local news, and CNN, and eventually stepping away to build a life and career rooted in presence, freedom, and family. Along the way, they reflect on a faith that feels lived more than labeled, the quiet helpers who carry the light, and why sometimes you have to turn everything off to truly see God at work.

This is a conversation about calling, identity, and hope—especially for anyone who feels caught between expectations and authenticity.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Rob’s lifelong love of storytelling and how he found his way into broadcast journalism
• The behind-the-scenes realities of news, media, and burnout
• Hurricane Katrina, COVID, and being a steady presence when the world feels dark
• Faith vs. religion, and what it means to live faith without having all the answers
• The power of quiet helpers and unseen goodness
• Why identity is more than one label—and why that matters
• Taking the leap into entrepreneurship and redefining success
• Letting go of being “busy” and choosing presence instead

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who could use a little light right now.

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In this episode of Trailer Park Theology, the Josh and Kristi reflect on returning to a rhythm after being away from the mics and how God uses light to bring clarity, healing, and deeper communion. As they step into the 2026 theme Let There Be Light, they explore what it means to co-create with God by blending Scripture, real-life conversation, and lived faith.

Kristi and Josh break open the scriptures this week beginning with Genesis 2:18, “It is not good for man to be alone. I will make a helper suited to him.” This conversation centers on God’s design for relationship—how solitude reveals our capacity for love and how unity does not erase individuality but strengthens it.

This episode explores:

• Why slowing down creates space for spiritual clarity and “aha” moments
• How Scripture and conversation together reveal God’s presence in everyday life
• The difference between exterior companionship and interior loneliness
• Why marriage, friendship, and Bible study cannot replace the place meant for God
• How unity in the Body of Christ reflects two bulbs, one light

This episode reminds listeners that light often begins small—a spark, a pinhole of hope—but when we seek God through His Word and through authentic community, that light grows, illuminates, and draws us into deeper communion with Him and one another.

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In this episode, Denise Champagne shares her journey of faith, loss, and transformation through the rise and closing of Coffeeweed Cottage. What began as a “God vision” became a living testimony of how light continues to shine through obedience, community, and adversity—even when the outcome looks different than expected.

Using Psalm 119:105, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path,” this conversation centers on trusting God step by step rather than needing the full plan.

This episode explores:

• How God often reveals only the next step, not the whole roadmap
• Why obedience can lead to transformation, even when dreams “fail”
• How community is formed by sitting with one another in suffering, not fixing it
• What it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus through hospitality and presence
• How God’s love is not earned by performance, success, or perfection

Denise reminds us that the light doesn’t live in buildings or titles—it lives in changed hearts, shared stories, and everyday faithfulness.

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In Week Six, the final episode of our Advent–Epiphany series, we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany and reflect on Saint Joseph as the first adorer of Christ.

Using Matthew 2:1–12, we explore the visit of the Magi—not with all the answers, but with curiosity, imagination, and wonder. Did they know who they were looking for? Did they bring the “right” gifts on purpose? And what does that mean for how we show up before Jesus today?

This conversation moves gently into:

• Why presence is often the greatest gift we can offer God
• How Adoration doesn’t require expertise—just honesty
• What to do when prayer feels boring, intimidating, or out of reach
• The role of poverty, humility, boundaries, and community in the spiritual life
• Why God uses our natural gifts, personalities, and even our emptiness

We also share practical encouragement for anyone new to adoration or feeling stuck in their faith: start small, stay curious, and let God meet you where you are.

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🎙 Contributors include Amy Stout, Christy Loustalot, Monica Rougeau, and Fr. John Dugas
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In Week Five of our Advent to Epiphany series, we focus on Saint Joseph, Head of the Holy Family, and the reality of responding to God when life feels anything but calm. Using the story of the Flight into Egypt, this episode explores what it looks like to hear God’s voice in the middle of fear, disruption, and uncertainty—and still move forward.

We talk honestly about the tension between wanting peace and feeling overwhelmed, the discomfort of prayer, and the challenge of trusting God when we don’t feel ready or capable. Saint Joseph doesn’t say much in Scripture, but his actions show us how to lead, protect, and surrender—one faithful step at a time.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough, unsure of the next move, or stretched beyond your comfort zone, this conversation is for you.

Scripture Focus
Matthew 2:13–15, 19–23

Highlights

• Responding to God instead of the noise around us
• Why discomfort might be a sign we’re actually listening
• Trusting God with what He’s placed in front of us—family, faith, and daily responsibilities

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🎙 Contributors include Amy Stout, Christy Loustalot, Monica Rougeau, and Fr. John Dugas
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As Advent draws to a close, Saint Joseph invites us to make room—not just in our homes, but in our hearts.

In Week Four of A Quiet Light, we reflect on Saint Joseph, Most Obedient, and pray with Matthew 1:18–24. This Gospel reminds us that obedience isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about trusting God enough to take the next step. Joseph heard the call, woke up, and did what the Lord asked. No hesitation. Just love in motion.

The word we’re sitting with this week? ✨ Trust.
The kind that chooses surrender over control, even when the path ahead feels uncertain.

Our invitation this week is simple: notice where God may be knocking. Where might He be asking you to make room for Him—again or for the first time? Ask for the grace to say yes, even if it feels uncomfortable or unfinished.

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🎙 Contributors include Amy Stout, Christy Loustalot, Monica Rougeau, and Fr. John Dugas
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Advent has a way of bringing the quiet and the uncomfortable to the surface, and Saint Joseph meets us there with steady strength.

In Week Three of A Quiet Light, we reflect on Saint Joseph, Terror of Demons, and pray with Zephaniah 3:11–12—a lesser-known passage that reminds us God draws near to the humble and the lowly. Joseph shows us that real strength isn’t loud or forceful. The word we’re sitting with this week? ✨ Courage. The kind that steps into the dark places trusting God is already there.

Our invitation this week is simple: bring what’s hidden into the light. Take a few quiet moments to examine your heart, and if you’re able, consider reconciliation as a way to make room for peace and joy.

Don’t miss the Cutting Room Floor at the end for deeper reflections, personal stories, and a few moments that didn’t make it into the main episode.

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 🎙 Contributors include Amy Stout, Christy Loustalot, Monica Rougeau, and Fr. John Dugas

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