Jessica Balzarini joins the guys to talk about what it’s like to office below Kory every single day. Jessica shares her thoughts experience encountering God at World Youth Day  in Denver in 1994 and the National Eucharistic Conference in 2024. The group unpacks meeting God in big groups and events. 

Everybody’s favorite special guest Liz Kostelc is back. Apparently she had cocktails on the mind and the crew discussed drinks for a good bit. Then Liz told the story of discovering she was pregnant with her 3rd child. Chris and Liz share about their secondary infertility and what it means to put the most important things in God’s hands. 

Kory had a bad email day and we’ve all done it - reply all, wrong person, autofill wrong Chris. Chris tells the story about the time he was texting with two people and accidentally texted something downright mean about the other person to the wrong person. Rough. 

The guys welcome Fr. Nick Vance to Storydram and they all discuss what book they would write and publish. You may be surprised by Fr. Nick’s answer. 

Fr. Nick tells a story about getting a gift from his granny and spending it all in one place. As you may guess, turns out that wasn’t a prudent decision. The guys reflect on what a gift faith is for all of us. 

The guys welcome special guest Addy Diaz on the show. Chris confesses to falling asleep in Mass and almost getting caught by his pastor and boss.

Addy tells a story about being so bad at Call of Duty that others were embarrassed for her. The crew discusses humility and owning it.

Merry Christmas! In this very Christmasy episode Kory tells us all about the Christmas delicacy of his grandparents - pickled pigs feet. Chris then recalls getting a flat tire after Midnight Mass in front of the Cathedral in downtown St. Paul, MN and the various offers of help he received that Christmas Eve. 

The guys play a round of Storydram roulette. But, alas, somehow the theme music disappeared. Kory is devastated; Chris less so.  

Chris has to tell a story about either shower beers or a story about what happened on the way to the store. As much as Chris enjoys a good shower beer, he instead tells a story about a time that he and his son walked to Hy-vee and proceeded to over buy with no good plan to get home. The guys reflect on Advent and being prepared. 

The guys open by talking about the most wonderful time of the year - McRib season. Kory tells a story about a time he made 6 different fast food restaurant stops in one night. A Progressive dinner or tour of St Cloud Minnesota’s fast food options. The guys comment on treating church like fast food places and shopping around for what we like best at each church. 

Chris and Kory welcome guest Michael Gormley to Storydram. The guys talk to Gomer about cursing on a Catholic podcast before he tells the story of the stop and start proposal of his wife Shannon (who is a saint).  If you’re in a relationship that needs a “what’s next” conversation or if you’ve found the one and just need to talk to them about it, this story is for you. 

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Chris updates Kory on his 21st anniversary date night before he  tells a story about a fender bender where Chris met a very frustrated fellow driver. A bit of honestly and the conversation changed quite a bit. The guys think about the effects of honesty in the spiritual life.