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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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Oct 28, 2025

Joel shares a story about his dog. Jess and Elyse share the story of going to Buc-ees. Then Joel and Elyse talk about how we need to make Christianity Weird Again. 

Oct 21, 2025

In this week's episode, we talk about the best thing Texas has to offer... Buc-ees! Pop closes out with a great devotional on abundance. 

Oct 7, 2025

This was recorded after the Padres won game two of the Wild Card series. So, needless to say, we were incredibly hopeful. Brutal. Then we talk about the newest edition to our family. Then Joel and Elyse go on a rant about the behavior at the Ryder Cup. 

Aug 19, 2025

In this week's episode, we talk about our FIRST PLACE PADRES. We talk about some stolen goods. And Joel closes us out with a personal story on shame. 

Aug 5, 2025

In this week's episode, we talk about the Padres' trade deadline. We talk about being immature and we keep talking about it. 

Jul 22, 2025

Jessica talks about her big mess-up while preaching. We talk about our recent trip to the Padres game to celebrate Pop's 75th birthday. Elyse shares about a conversation she had with her landscaper that encouraged her. 

Jul 8, 2025

In this week's episode we talk about a recent experience with a little league game. We give an update on the Padres. Pop closes us out with a great devotional on the willingness of Jesus to heal us. 

Jul 1, 2025

We celebrate Pop's 75th birthday. He tells us what he has learned about life. And that somehow digresses into how often he changes his chonies. Just absolute ridiculousness. 

Jun 24, 2025

We are finally back! Joel tells us all about his vacation to Europe. He gets pretty deep with the lessons he learned. Elyse closes us out with a devotional written by N.T. Wright. 

Jun 24, 2025

In this week's podcast, we talk Padres vs. Dodgers. We recorded this on the night that the fight happened. So, we hadn't seen it yet. But we did predict it. We talk about going to the "No King" protest. Then Pop closes us out with a short devo on praying for others. 

May 13, 2025

We talk about the new pop. We talk about our Padres. Then Pop closes us out with a great devotional on the importance of the resurrection. 

Apr 29, 2025

We talk the Pop. We talk the Pope. You know we talk the Padres. Then Elyse closes us out with a devotional on Peter

Apr 22, 2025

We talk about our first-place San Diego Padres (which will probably not be in first when this is released). We talk about the recent earthquake! Then Elyse closes us out with a great Easter devotional. 

Apr 15, 2025

After another month off we talk about the... Padres. Huge surprise, I know. We talk about Joel's daughter getting married. Then Jessica closes us out with a devotional on Jesus' triumphal entry. 

Mar 18, 2025

The gang talks about the upcoming wedding. Jess talks about fainting and rollerskating. Elyse closes us with a devotional on imagination. 

Mar 4, 2025

In this week's episode, Jess talks about turning 50. Joel asks the very daring question, "Why do women dye their hair?" And then we close out talking about the practice of Ash Wednesday. 

Feb 25, 2025

In this week's episode we take a quick dive into all things nature. 

Feb 18, 2025

In this week's episode, we attempt to answer the questions: Why is Pop the best? and What the heck is happening in the US?

Feb 4, 2025

In this week's episode the crew talks about what has happened in the U.S. in the last few weeks. Then we close it out with a poem in order to have some hope.  

Jan 21, 2025

Well, we finally did it. We are so back. For this week. At least. In this week's episode we talk about playing the game Mafia. Joel gives us a big update. Then Elyse closes us out with a beautiful devotional on the heart of Jesus. 

Nov 19, 2024

We talk our favorite fruits & nuts. We talk about Trump's appointments for his cabinet. Elyse closes us out with a reflection on the beauty of Jesus. 

Nov 12, 2024

In this week's episode, we talk about our favorite sequels. We recount one of the times Jess was furious with Joel. Then we close out with our thoughts on the elections/

Nov 5, 2024

Jessica talks about her recent surgery. We do one final update on the Padres season. Then we talk a bit about the election and what our hope is. 

Oct 8, 2024

This is a partial recording! So if you love the Padres this is the padcast for you. 

Oct 1, 2024

In this week's episode we talk about our beloved Padres. We give an update on Jonas fighting fires. Elyse is the next contestant on Devotional Roulette

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