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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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Now displaying: 2020
Dec 29, 2020

In this week's episode we review the books we have read and the shows we have watched. We also talk about our highlights of the year. 

Dec 22, 2020

In this week's episode we talk about some "fun" experiences that we have had lately. Then Jess closes us out with a devotional from E.M. Welcher.

Dec 8, 2020

New episode!! Finally! We give you an update and then we have Elizabeth Passarella join us to talk about her new book. You guys are going to love her.

Nov 17, 2020

This is a cry-fest. We talk about the impact Elyse has had on our lives and she, of course, talks about God's grace. Then we spend some time talking about what it was like during the Civil Rights movement of the 60's.

Nov 10, 2020

We recorded this episode immediately following the announcement that Biden had won the presidency. Obviously, we talk about that. We tell some stories about the house that Joel's family and my family shared. Then Joel closes us out with a great devotional on the Lord's Prayer.

Nov 3, 2020

In this episode the regular gang is joined by Jessica's daughter, Allie. We talked about the school re-opening and we make predictions on the election. Then Joel closes us out with a great devotional in Matthew 16.

Oct 27, 2020

In this week's episode we talk about the attack of nature. We give a couple updates we know you have been waiting for. Then Pop closes us out with a devotional from Lamentations. 

Oct 20, 2020

In this week's podcast Pop tells the story of a police chase that ended in an accident in their driveway. He also talks about playing World of Warcraft. Then Jess closes us out with a devotional on Psalm 65.

Oct 13, 2020

In this week's episode we fly through it trying to get to the Padres game... which of course they lost. Sad face. We laugh a ton. Elyse gives a great devotional. 

Oct 6, 2020

In this week's episode we answer some listener question's from Elyse's favorite podcast (The Worthy Podcast). We also talk about speaking to power and end with some practical types for communion. 

Sep 29, 2020

Well we start out slow talking about the Padres and gardening... again. But then Jessica shares a story about a current flight she went on. This of course sends Joel off on a story that will make you laugh and gross you out. Then he closes us out with an exceptional devotional that will give you hope. 

Sep 22, 2020

In this week's podcast the crew is back together after three weeks. It is exactly what you expect it to be. We laugh a lot. Then Pop closes us out with a good word concerning Coronavirus. 

Sep 1, 2020

Maggie Combs joins us to talk about her new book Motherhood Without All the Rules: Trading Stressful Standards For Gospel Truths. We also talk about her farm and killing cows. Then she closes us out with a great devotional starting with Romans 7 and ending in glorious truth.

Aug 25, 2020

In this episode Michael Wear joins us to talk about The & Campaign. Micheal directed faith outreach for President Obama's reelection campaign. He talks about our ultimate allegiance being to Jesus. He closes us out with a great devotional on Matthew 8. 

Aug 18, 2020

In this week's episode Dane Ortlund joins us to talk about he book Gentle and Lowly. Joel says this is on his top 10 favorite books he has ever read. The gospel goodness he brings will make your heart sing. He closes us out with an incredible devotional. 

Aug 11, 2020

In this week's episode we revisit the story of "your cows are safe with us". Jessica talks about Wes leaving to go back to college. Then Elyse closes us out with a devotional on 1 Peter 1:13.

Aug 4, 2020

Our friend Missie Branch joins us. Missie is a certified smart person. We talk about all the things that are going on right now. Then she closes us with such a beautiful word from Jude 24-25. 

Jul 28, 2020

In this week's episode the crew recounts some funny stories about the moves they all just went through. Then Jess closes out with a devotional Revelation 1. 

Jul 14, 2020

In this week's episode Greta Eskridge joins us to talk about her book Adventuring Together. We also designate Disney characters to pastors of different denominations. She then closes us out with an encouraging devotional on Ephesians 3:20-21.

Jul 7, 2020

In this week's episode it is the original crew. Joel goes on a couple of epic rants about mask wearing and bad customer service. Then Elyse closes us out with a devotional on the righteousness of Christ. 

Jun 30, 2020

In this week's episode our friend/cousin, Daniel Balcombe, joins us. We talk about the current climate on the social. We talk about baseball starting. We all are confident the Padres will win the World Series. Then he closes us out with a good word from Psalm 120. 

Jun 23, 2020

It is just the original crew in this week's episode. We talk to Pop about his mysterious Facebook status updates. He also gives us some life tips about painting. Then Joel closes us out with a great devotional on hope in the midst of darkness. 

Jun 9, 2020

In this week's episode we ask you to listen to a sermon preached by Pastor Scott Treadway of Rancho Church in Temecula, California. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. 

Here is the link to the video if you would like to watch it. 

Jun 2, 2020

Allison Mackey joins us this week to talk about her great middle-readers book The Edge of Everywhen. She also sings a little diddy that will make you laugh/cry. Then she closes us out with a short devotional on the Kingdom of God. 

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