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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 25, 2018

In this week's episode, Dustin Nickerson joins us on the podcast. He is professional funny guy. We talk about a bunch of random topics, from golf, to the manger scene, to family life, to tanning. We laugh a ton. I mean so so much. Then he closes us out with a devotional on empathy. Follow the dude on the socials and be blessed. 

Dec 18, 2018

In this week our cousin/nephew/brother/friend, Daniel Balcombe, joins us on the podcast. We talk about a lot of stuff that has no bearing on anything important. Then he closes us out with a great Christmas devotional on Matthew. 

Dec 11, 2018

Well, it's official Jen Wilkin has become part of our family. We laughed a ton. We tried to talk about her Genesis study. Then she closes us out with a sweet devotional on Advent. 

Dec 4, 2018

In this week's episode we recount our trip to Disneyland and Joel meeting Chewbacca. Then we have a very important discussion about a recent Florida Woman story. Joel closes us out with a devotional on Isaiah 62. 

Nov 27, 2018

POP IS BACK! This week's episode is basically him trying to tell the story about his recent trip to El Salvador and the rest of the crew making it impossible. Don't worry he had a great time and we have the picture to prove it. Jessica talks about a recent trip to a tattoo parlor and reveals a secret. Then Elyse closes us out with a devotional from Mark about Jesus' humanity and giving us peace in the storm.

Nov 20, 2018

In this week's episode Jess, Joel, and Elyse talk about their recent excursion to see the Sound of Music. They talk about the fires burning in California. Then Joel closes us out with an encouraging devotional from the book of Job. 

Nov 13, 2018

On this week's episode we are honored to have Karen Swallow Prior join us. She is a certified smart person and wrote the book that Elyse considers the best book of 2018. Listen in to our interview where we talk about "On Reading Well" and virtue.  

Nov 6, 2018

In this episode our friend, Preston Sprinkle joins us to talk about the intersection of faith and sexuality. We talk about what to do if you experience SSA (same sex attraction), what to do if your kid experiences SSA, and what pastors can do to help those in their congregation that experience SSA. 

Oct 30, 2018

On this week's episode we have Charlotte Getz and Stephanie Phillips join us to talk about their book Unmapped. We play a game of "did it happen in Australia or Florida". We talk about their book and as per usual we end with a potty joke. 

Oct 23, 2018

Here is the audio from our live podcast at Here We Still Stand 2018. 

Oct 16, 2018

On this week's episode our friend, Shannan Martin joins us. We talk about how she and Jess run towards outrage. We talk about adoption. We talk about her latest book The Ministry of Ordinary Places. Then she closes us out in a devotional from Jeremiah 29.

Oct 2, 2018

It's the original crew in this week's episode. We talk about a recent trip to an escape room. We brag on our kids a little. We share the story behind our tagline. And then Jessica closes us out with a devotional on Isaiah 43.

Sep 25, 2018

In this week's episode, we invited the Cats from the UK back. This time they run the show. It's great fun. 

Sep 18, 2018

There is no real explanation for this. Just listen.

Sep 11, 2018

In this week's episode, Kendra Fletcher joins us. She talks about tennis. She shares one of our favorite stories about her pastor. Then she talks to us about her latest book Leaving Legalism. 

Sep 4, 2018

In this episode we are back up to our old shenanigans. We talk about some great Florida Man stories. We talk about some listener comments. Then Elyse gives a devotional on being called to your neighborhood. 

Aug 21, 2018

In this week's episode our friend, Cameron Cole joins us. He regales us with stories from the South. He talks Rooted Ministries. He talks about the loss of his three year old son and the book he wrote.

Aug 7, 2018

Our friend, Daniel Price, joins us. He reveals a bunch of life events. We laugh with and at him. Then he gives a killer devotional from Ezekiel. Get in on this. 

Aug 1, 2018

Author Kimberly Stuart joins us. She is a Fitzfaithful. She is hilarious. She is a phenomenal writer. Her Shannon's corner recommendations are epic. She then closes us out with a great devotional on Psalm 139. 

Jul 24, 2018

We start the podcast with an accidental devotional as we talk about this blog. Then we transition into probably the most horrifying podcast ever. You have been warned.

Jul 17, 2018

This week the whole crew is back. It's one of those episode that makes you think "this family is crazy". If you hate it when Joel and Jess let Elyse and Phil say a complete sentence you will love this episode. Joel then redeems himself by giving us a great Devotional on 1 Samuel 14.

Jul 10, 2018

On this week's episode Wendy Alsup joins us to talk about her books. And she gives us an excellent devotional on cups of water in the wilderness. Join us, you will be encouraged. 

Jul 3, 2018

In this very special episode, we have two Fitzfaithfuls from the UK set us straight about the UK. Guys, we laugh a bunch. These ladies are salty in the best way. Then they close us out with a devotional from 1 John. 

Jun 26, 2018

It is another Fitzfaithful episode. We surprise Kayla, at the request of her husband. We talk embarrassing stories. Then we turn the tables on her husband and ask him for the devotional. 

Jun 19, 2018

In this week's episode we have a few Jr. Fitzfaithfuls on! Josh and Luke brothers from upstate New York give us a few jokes and some crazy stories. Ellie from Humansville, MO tells a bunch of funny jokes and tells us about the Amish in her hometown. 

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