Inspired by the animated film Inside Out, Deacon Jeff and Joe explore the way that Memory plays a role in our lives. All of us have important Core Memories that have helped shape us into the people we are. As Catholic parents, how do we cultivate our families so that our kids will have solid Memories to sustain them in their lives?

For centuries, Mother Mary has appeared to individuals, and groups of people throughout the world. Often times leading to shrines being built, and miracles being performed at those sites. On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe talk about some of Our Lady's apparitions that have been the most meaningful to them, and also some thoughts on Marian devotion in general......

Deacon Jeff and Joe kick off the show reflecting on the brilliance of Mr. Miyagi from the Karate Kid, and his unique approach in teaching his student Daniel. They explore the lessons we can learn from this approach, and how many of the seemingly ordinary things we do everyday, can actually be a vehicle for spiritual growth....

(If you are an animal lover, this is the episode for you.) What does our Catholic faith teach us about the way we should treat animals? Deacon Jeff and Joe explore this question, and also share some funny stories of Saints and their miraculous interactions with the animal kingdom....

Deacon Jeff and Joe talk about some of the Sacramentals Catholics display in their homes, such as artwork or statues, or the medals that they wear, or the Rosary's they use for prayer. Then later in the show, (just for fun) they explore the psychology that goes into selecting which pew we sit in at Mass.....

Deacon Jeff and Joe offer some recommended viewing of some well known, and some lesser known Christmas Movies and TV Shows......

Deacon Jeff and Joe talk about a recent Christmas Parade in Joe's neighborhood, and how it spontaneously turned in to a fun Ecumenical event. Then Deacon Jeff talks about his approach to ecumenism which he calls Stealth Catholicism......

On this episode, Deacon Jeff and Joe talk about Gambling. Joe shares a personal story from his younger days of when he used to visit Las Vegas. The guys also discuss the modern phenomenon of online gambling, the collapse of tourism in Las Vegas, and some pitfalls to avoid in this digital age......

As we approach the Christmas season, Deacon Jeff and Joe discuss the great opportunities the season of Advent offers us, and encourages us not to skip over this time of preparation. They also round table some of their favorite Christmas traditions both spiritual and secular......

Have you ever read a story from the Bible, and found yourself laughing, even at passages that may seem very serious on the surface? Deacon Jeff and Joe round table several Bible verses, as they explore the question: "Is it OK to laugh?"

(Warning, this is a very funny episode......)