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Front Porch with the Fitzes

Front Porch with the Fitzes, is a weekly chinwag featuring author Elyse Fitzpatrick and two of her three kids, Jessica Thompson and Joel Fitzpatrick. Sometimes some unexpected folks might even drop by and sit for a spell. Every week they’ll jibber about faith, family life, things that interest them in culture or news, and what they’re learning about the Lord and their Christianity. Imagine sitting on the front porch of your ol’ Kentucky home, listening to three slightly off-kilter believers talk about life, do a lot of laughing at each other and everyone else…and then, of course, there’s always the bluegrass music playing in the background.
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Dec 26, 2017

In this week's episode the crew recounts their favorite books, movies, music, and podcasts of 2017.

Dec 19, 2017

In this week's episode Chad Bird joins us. We talk about our best and worst Christmas presents. We talk about Chad's book. Then Chad closes us out with a devotional on advent.

Dec 18, 2017

Our extended family butchering your favorite Christmas Carols. Enjoy!

Dec 12, 2017

In this week's episode Jeannie Cunnion joins us. She is the author of the book Mom Set Free. We come up with a couple ideas for gospel reality tv shows. We talk about Christmas music, favorite songs, worst songs, and the songs we can't stop singing. Then Jeannie closes us out with a devotional on Emmanuel, God with us.

Dec 5, 2017

Paul Tripp joins us on the Front Porch this week. We talk about the beginning of the advent season. We talk about our favorite Christmas movies. Then Paul closes us out with a devotional on the importance of justice. 

Nov 28, 2017

In this episode we have a couple of the kids join us. Joel and Eowyn talk about getting their flu shots. We all talk about the best part of Thanksgiving. Shannon's Corner gets a little sing-song. Elyse closes us out with a devotional on Isaiah. 

Nov 21, 2017

This is out last week of Fitzfaithful love. We are joined by Josh Poorbaugh. He shares a story about losing a kid and about hugging a naked man in a sauna. Joel closes out the podcast with a great devo. 

Nov 14, 2017

In this week's episode, Clay Adkisson, Fitzfaithful and friend joins us. We talk about when Clay's wife Mandy ditched him to hang out with us. We talk about dads teaching their kids tough lessons. We laugh a ton. Then Clay closes the podcast out with a devotional on the gospel sustaining us. 

Nov 9, 2017

Another Fitzfaithful joins us this week. April Noel shares about what it is like to live in a town with 800 people. We finally talk about Stranger Things 2. Jess closes out the podcast with a devotional on Matthew 6:32. 

Nov 2, 2017

Our second Fitzfaithful joins us on the show. Jami Nato (@jaminato on Instagram) hangs out on the Front Porch. We talk embarrassing stories. Joel closes the podcast out with a devo on the call to follow Jesus.

Oct 26, 2017

This is first of four episodes where we want to feature what we are most thankful for. You guys. Fitzfaithful Marga Hinsley joins us to talk about tacos and lost children. Elyse closes out with a devotional on Galatians 3.

Oct 10, 2017

Our friend, Jared Wilson joins us this week. We talk about his book the Imperfect Disciple, we talk about the Patriots. Jess and Elyse tell a couple stories about their trip to the East Coast. Then Jared closes us out with a devotional on being loved until the end. 

Oct 3, 2017

In this week's episode Jess talks about a recent trip to the Poway Rodeo. Elyse and Pop share a story about a car and a bridge near their house. Joel closes us out with a devotional on Comfort.

Sep 26, 2017

It is our 100th episode!! We celebrate by having our good friend Jamie Ivey on the show. We talk about the Happy Hour Live that Jess was at. We talk about Jamie's new book. Then Jamie closes us out with an excellent devotional on the Storms of life. 

Sep 19, 2017

In this week's episode the kids join us for the front part. We talk about what everyone is up to. Jess shares a little bit about her recent trip to Washington. Everyone gives recommendations in Shannon's Corner. Then Cindy Koch joins us to talk about her book Women: The Forgotten Story

Sep 12, 2017

In this week's episode Jess shares a story about a recent family trip to Mission Bay where we all went paddle boarding. Joel talks about going with Colin to see Dunkrik. Then Jess closes the podcast out with a devotional on I Timothy 1:12-15.

Sep 5, 2017

In this week's episode Jess and Joel review the rules for dropping off and picking up your kids from school. The crew talks a bit about Hurricane Harvey. Then Ruth Chou Simons joins Elyse for an interview about her new book. She gives the devotional on being the beloved.

Aug 29, 2017

In this week's episode Jim Ost is back with more stories from the time when Jess and Joel were in his youth group. We are also joined by Donna Turner who was his assistant youth leader. The cast remembers hilarious stories and laughs a lot. Then Donna closes the podcast out with a devotional on Psalm 139. 

Aug 22, 2017

In this week's episode Pop shares a story about a recent Paddle boarding excursion. Jess talks about her trip to Kansas and a great gift she brought home. Elyse closes us out with a devotional on Psalm 138.

Aug 15, 2017

In this week's episode the crew talks about a couple stories involving toilets. Elyse shares a life hack involving soap. Joel wraps us up with a devotional on beholding.

Aug 8, 2017

In this week's episode we talk about our favorite new artist Banjo Man We talk about the book Amish Beautiful. And then Elyse closes us out with a devotional from the book of Psalms.

Aug 1, 2017

In this episode Joel and Jessica's youth pastor, Jim Ost (@jimost), joins us to share stories about Jess and Joel when they were teenagers. We take a hilarious trip down memory lane and hen he closes us out with a devotional on peace in the middle of hard times.

Jul 25, 2017

In this week's episode we talk a little bit about toddler birthday parties. We talk about the great country of Sweden. And Jess shares a devotional on 1 John 2:1-2.

Jul 18, 2017

On the Front Porch this week we have a very special guest. Matthew Pierce (@MatthewEPierce on twitter) joins us. Jessica reads a fan fiction piece that he wrote. Then he shares his vast knowledge on Carman. He closes us out with a devotional on I Corinthians 13:1.

Jul 11, 2017

In this episode, the crew is back and we talk about our Fourth of July. We alk about how much VBS is too much VBS. Then Joel closes us out with devotional on the paralytic. 

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