Front Porch with the Fitzes

In this week's episode, we talk about the absolute joy of putting up Christmas lights. And you know that is written in sarcasm font. Elyse and Jessica share about their border immersion trip with Women of Welcome and World Relief. Then Joel goes on one of his rants but this time is about A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. It is a hall-of-fame rant.

In this week's episode someone talks about their new tattoo. We also talk about an upcoming wedding. Then Jess closes us out with a devotional on Romans 8.

Wesley joins us! Jess tells a story about traveling with Elyse. The crew talks about their sleeping habits. We are curious to hear if you think we are weird.

We discuss the Padres not coming anywhere close to what we expected. We talk about what the dating apps are like out there. We talk about how to define winning.

In this podcast we talk about Uncle Rick going to be with Jesus. We talk about updating Give Them Grace. Joel closes us out with a great devotional from Psalm 23.

In this week's podcast Jess talks about how she needed a win and she went out and got it. We talk about Trump being arrested and the GOP debates. We also talk about if character counts when choosing a president.

In this week's episode we talk about how much of the time we understand what people are talking about vs. how much time we fake it. We talk about our new family memeber that we picked up on the river. Then Pop closes us out with a great devotional on God hearing us.

In this week's episode Jess talks about going to see the Barbie movie. She also talks about her recent trip to Idaho and something that happened on the boat.

In this week's episode we some how talk about shofars for a really long time. We talk about different expereinces in church where we heard terrible singing. Then we close with a devotional on Psalm 139 and talk about how even the darkness is as light to him.

In this week's podcast Amanda Barrett joins us to talk about her latest book The White Rose Resists.

In this week's episode Hayden (Jessica's middle son) comes on the podcast and tells the story about how Jessica and Hayden got a record breaking home run ball from Manny Machado. It's a fun one.

In this episode Joel talks about helping Gabe learn how to drive. We talk about Jess graduating from seminary. We talk about the missing submarine. Then Jess closes us out with a new take that she learned about Jesus healing the blind man.

Jess talks about her week at Young Life camp. We talk about the recent Trump indictment. We talk about the PGA. Then Joel closes us out with a great devotional on 1 Peter 1.

We just get caught up on all the things that are happening. The ending devotional is worth the whole listen.

In this week's episode we mention a Twitter mention that we got. We talk a bit about Tim Keller. Then Joel does a devotional written by ChatGPT.

In this week's episode we bring on a special guest to tell the story of being Jessica's partner in a pickleball competition.

In this week's episode we try and figure out what Joel is on the Enneagram. We also go over what Elyse, Jess and Pop are. It's a fun one.

In this week's episode Joel talks about his trip to Texas. Spoiler alert: he is grumpy. Jess talks about her latest trip to Disneyland. Spoiler alert: she loved it. And Pop sings a little song to make your heart heappy.

In this week's episode Joel talks about going to the Masters. He was absolutely over the moon. Then Elyse closes us out with a devotional on the Master. (See what I did there?)

We are back! In this week's episode Wesley joins us to talk about dogs and the way he classifies them. We talk about Donald Trump being indicted. Wes closes us out with an encouragement about Holy Week.

In this week's podcast Joel talks about working up in L.A. Jess tries to convince everyone to watch the cartoon Bluey. Then Pop closes us out with a devotional on Isaiah 40.

Daniel Balcombe is back to talk all things baseball. Of course we reminisce about our childhood... at least what we remember. We laugh tons.

In this week's episode we discuss the rules for flying. We also talk about the UFO's that have been spotted this last week. Joel shares a story about being in youth group. We also talk about Saint Augustine and his story of stealing the pears.

In this week Dr. John Schwandt joins us to talk about Redemption Seminary. This is the seminary that Jessica has been attending for the last year.

In this week's episode we talked about what it is like to get a theraputic massage. We talk about weird movies that we watched as kids. Jess closes us with a devotional from 1 Thessalonians 5 about waking up to God.

We talk about crop dusting. We talk about hair cutting. We talk about the humanity of Christ.

In this week's podcast we talk about Pop looking for a new job, that he doesn't want or need. We also talk about how Pop roleplays in his own mind all the time. Jessica talks about the pickleball tournament that she just competed in.

We talk about what we would have said if we were the doctors of Damar Hamlin. We talk about about single ply toliet paper. We just are very mature. We talk about the vote that is going on in the house. We talk about how hard it is to adult. Pop finishes the podcast with a great devotional on Jesus word's to his disciples in John 13.

In this week's episode we talk about what we like in a Christmas service and what we don't. We talk about our favorite Christmas presents and we share the Christmas love. We also somehow delve into the topic of speaking in tongues.

In this week's episode we talk about Elyse and Pop being Mr. and Mrs. Claus. We also talk about all of our favorites from the year.

In this week's episode we talk about our recenent FAMILY trip to Disneyland. Joel also asks for ideas for gifts for Ruth. Then we talk about how important it is to play.

In this week's episode we talk about our recent trip to Alabama. You need to hear what Elyse did. Then we digress into some Bible stories that are probably not appropriate for children's ears. We close out with a devotional talking about God saving Ishamel and Isaac.

We review the elections and give our opinions. Which we know you love to hear (LOL). Jessica & Elyse are taking part in "No Shave November" they talk about the benefits of that. Then pop closes us out with a devotional on Jesus washing the disciples feet and what it means to be a servant.

In this week's episode Joel talks about having Covid. Jess gives us an update on being a pastor. Then we close out with a devotional on playing.

In this weeks podcast we talk about the Padres... for the last time this year sad face, then Jess talks about her early morning workout at Disneyland. Elyse closes us out with a beautiful pitcure of what eternity will be like.

In this week's episode you know we have to talk about the Padres. We aslo talk about pickleball and working out. Then Elyse closes us with a great devotional on our new bodies in the new heavens and new earth.

On this week's episode Christ and Clayton join us to talk about how to lead your family in Advent this season. These guys are hilarious and you won't want to miss what they have to share. Also, look at these beautiful products.

In this week's episode Jess shares a story of how she got a free lunch. We talk about the Queen's funeral. Then Joel closes us out with a killer devotional.

In this episode the UK Cats join us to talk about the passing of the Queen and how it has affected their lives. We love having these ladies on and we know you all do too.

We somehow get on the topic of who we want to see, who we don't want to see, and who we will be surprised to see in Heaven. Then we close talking about what being a "person" means. It is random but it is good.

In this week's episode Pop and Elyse talk about their recent trip to Hippo Lakes where they went on safari.

Jessica and Joel are the only ones on the podcast this week and they explore the questions, "Am I turning into my parents?" And then Jess tells the story about buying something in her sleep.

In this episode the gang talks about their new love of pickleball. Pop talks about the Padres and his phone. Then Joel closes us out with a great devotional from Psalm 77.

In this week's podcast Lore Wilbert joins us to talk about her latest book A Curious Faith. We of course talk about all the things and laugh a ton. She is a treasure and we know you will love her.

In this week's episode the crew talks about what they think will come of the January 6th trials. We talk about Elyse falling into a gopher hole. Then Elyse shares a devotional on being unloved and then beloved.

Shannan Martin joins us to talk about the sky, empathy, food, and her latest book Start with Hello. We have a wonderful conversation as evevidenced by the longest podcast we have recorded in a very long time.

In this episode Jess gives a couple big life updates. You know if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck and swims like a duck... it might be a duck.

Eric Schumacher joins us to talk about his latest book Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Greiving Miscarriage. We talk about about how men handle miscarriage and how we can help.

Our dear friend Haley Montgomery joins us to talk about creativity, artists, and confession. It is a real good one.