Christmas isn’t a mood.

It’s not a memory.

And it’s definitely not just a moment.

It’s a miracle.

In this final episode of our Advent mini-series, we light the Love candle and gather around the Christ candle, the center of the wreath and the center of our faith. We talk about what it really means to live a life shaped by God’s love, and why the birth of Jesus wasn’t sentimental… it was sacrificial.

On today’s porch, we explore:

• What Advent Love actually looks like inside real families

• Why Christmas isn’t just about gifts, but about God with us

• How Jesus didn’t shout His love from heaven , He wrapped it in skin and moved into the neighborhood

• What it means to slow down long enough to actually receive Christ, not just celebrate Him

If this season has felt rushed, noisy, or heavy, this episode is your invitation to breathe again.

Pull up a chair.

Light the candle.

And make room for Jesus.

Front Porch Challenge:

This week, choose one intentional act of love as a family. It doesn’t have to be big, just honest. Then ask, “Where did we see God’s love today?”

If this episode encouraged you, make sure to follow The Pulpit & Porch Podcast on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe wherever you listen and share this episode with a friend who needs a reminder of what Christmas is really about. Let’s keep the conversation going, we’d love to hear how your family experienced Advent this year!

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Advent is more than a countdown to Christmas; it’s an invitation to slow down, look up, and lean into what really matters.

In Part Two of our Advent mini-series, we’re talking about two words we all crave this time of year… peace and joy. But if we’re honest, December often delivers stress, exhaustion, and noise instead.

So what does it look like to experience real peace in a chaotic season?

And how do you hold onto joy when life (and your haircut) doesn’t turn out the way you planned?

In this episode, we explore:

• What biblical peace actually is (and what it isn’t)

• Why joy and happiness are not the same thing

• How Advent invites us to receive peace, not produce it

• Why joy is deeper than mood, and stronger than disappointment

• And yes… Tony shares a painfully funny story about the worst haircut of his life

So grab your coffee, settle in, and join us on the porch as we talk about peace that holds you together, and joy that refuses to leave.

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Christmas can feel chaotic, rushed, and full of pressure, but Advent offers a different way. In Part One of our Advent series on The Pulpit & Porch Podcast, Tony and Robert explore what Advent really is, why it matters, and how it can anchor your family in the middle of the holiday whirlwind.

We talk about the history and theology of Advent, the two horizons of waiting for Christ, and how this season can slow us down, reconnect us with the story, and create meaningful rhythms that stick with our families long after the season ends.

Pull up a chair, grab a cup of something warm, and join us as we rediscover the art of waiting well.

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Grab a seat on the porch and pour a glass of sweet tea. In this episode, Tony and Robert sit down for a front-porch conversation about the things we wish we had learned earlier in life, leadership, faith, and family.

From the lessons that came the hard way, to the truths that finally clicked years later, to the wisdom we’re still learning in real time, this is an open, reflective, and surprisingly funny look at the road behind us and the road still ahead.

Whether you’re in your 20s or your 60s, this episode will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you that God wastes nothing, not even our slow learning curves.

Pull up a chair and join the conversation.

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Baseball isn’t just a game, it’s life in nine innings. In this episode, Tony (the proud Dodgers fanatic) and Robert (the loyal Braves man) step up to the mic to talk about the 2025 World Series, the greatest Game 7 in recent memory, and how baseball mirrors the beauty and struggle of life itself.

From perseverance and momentum swings to heartbreak and jubilation, this conversation is about more than home runs; it’s about hope that never dies, the moments that change everything, and the grace to keep stepping up to the plate.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love a good story, this episode will make you laugh, reflect, and maybe believe that baseball, like faith, is poetry in motion.

Because sometimes, the best sermons are preached from the dugout.

Grab your sweet tea, pull up a chair on the porch, and join the conversation.

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We’ve been called “grumpy old men”… and honestly, they’re not wrong.

This week, Tony and Robert swap reading glasses for microphones and dive into the hilarious (and slightly painful) signs that we might be getting old, from groaning when we stand up to getting way too excited about new appliances.

But it’s not all jokes, we also talk about what aging has taught us about purpose, peace, and learning to laugh at ourselves along the way.

If you’ve ever said, “They don’t make music like they used to,” this one’s for you.

Listen to The Pulpit & Porch now, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and Instagram, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and share this episode with a friend who’s still pretending to be 29.

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We all carry stories inside our heads, beliefs about who we are, what we can do, and what God can do through us. Some of these stories empower us… others hold us back.

In this episode, Tony and Robert explore the internal narratives that shape our lives, how to spot the ones that are holding us back, and practical ways to rewrite them in light of God’s truth.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not enough” or “It’s too late for me,” this episode is for you. It’s about hope, perspective, and taking the next step toward living the story God wants for you.

Listen to The Pulpit & Porch now, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and Instagram, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that their story isn’t over.

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They say, “It’s the hope that kills you.” But Ted Lasso, and maybe the Gospel, would disagree.

This week on The Pulpit & Porch, Robert finally gets his wish: Tony watched Ted Lasso. And not only did he love it, he found a sermon hiding inside a soccer (or football) match. From the locker room to the living room, we’re unpacking what hope really means, why it’s so hard to hold onto, how it shapes our faith, and why sometimes it hurts before it heals.

Along the way, we talk about the difference between fragile hope and grounded hope, what we’ve learned from past guests like Jodi Ramey and Andrew Carrier, and how to keep hoping when life doesn’t play by the rules.

Whether you’re a Ted Lasso superfan or just someone who needs a reminder that hope still wins, pull up a chair, grab a biscuit, and join us on the porch.

Follow @ThePulpitAndPorch on Facebook & Instagram for more honest, hope-filled conversations.

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This week on The Pulpit & Porch, we pick up right where we left off with Jodi Ramey, and this time, her sister Bethany Wilson pulls up a chair to join the conversation.

If Part One was the story, Part Two is the soul. At the heart of their story is a simple family phrase,“Not quit.”

More than a motto, “not quit” has become their family’s reminder that the story isn’t over yet. Whether you’re fighting through a setback, waiting on an answered prayer, or just trying to hang on, this episode will remind you that God isn’t finished with you either.

This episode is for anyone who’s tired, waiting, or wondering if God’s still working. Because sometimes the greatest act of faith is just taking one more step forward.

So grab your sweet tea, settle into the porch swing, and join us for an honest, hope-filled conversation about perseverance, perspective, and the power of “not quit.”

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.

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Mentioned in the Episode:

Song - "The Mighty Name of Jesus" - The Belonging Co.

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Book - The Path of Presence by Paul Bergen

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Some stories break your heart. Some inspire you. Some do both at the same time.

In this first part of our conversation with Jodi Ramey, you’ll hear a story of faith that’s been tested in ways most of us can’t imagine. A mother, wife, daughter, and grandmother, Jodi has walked through more loss than most will face in a lifetime, yet her faith in Jesus hasn’t just survived…it’s deepened.

From family struggles and addiction to unthinkable tragedy, Jodi’s story is raw, real, and full of grace. It’s not polished or pretty; it’s the kind of story that reminds us that faith isn’t about avoiding the storm, it’s about finding God in the middle of it.

So grab your glass of sweet tea, settle in on the porch, and join us for a powerful conversation about heartbreak, hope, and the kind of faith that holds steady when everything else falls apart.

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