Adventures In Imperfect Living Catholic Podcast With Greg And Jennifer Willits

Discerning Focus Does creating content just for the online "Catholic Bubble" prevent us from actually evangelizing those who need to be evangelized? As we continue to evaluate what content to create and how to create it (i.e., with what focus and emphasis should we use), we find ourselves questioning whether our content is too Catholic or not Catholic enough. Of Thomas and Catherine Our discernment process also includes Jennifer studying quite a bit about St. Catherine of Sienna while Greg is being drawn more and more to St. Thomas Aquinas. According to Jennifer, however, Greg's approach is much like our kitten, Molly, acts. New Podcast Series - What We're Dealing With This week we've launched a brand new podcast series, co-hosted with our friends Mac and Katherine Barron called "What We're Dealing With." In this series we'll take deeper dives into discussing Catholic topics of today with a bit more serious of a viewpoint. This podcast is an exclusive bonus offering for those who support either our Patreon co

Web Design Headaches Greg ponders why it was once so easy to make websites twenty years ago and why it seems to take him forever to make one today. Is it age, boredom, or the technology? Exercise Feedback We heard from listeners who encouraged our exercise goals based on their own experiences as both someone trying to avoid "the frail trail" as well as a physical therapist. Links mentioned: Choosing the Strong Path (affiliate link) Self-Treat Low Pack Pain YouTube Playlist Jennifer's Mother Comes to Visit Even months after Jennifer's mother moved out of our house and into her brother's, there is still stress that accompanies a visit. We candidly share the continued difficulties of learning how to deal with an aging parent.

In Search of Peaches After the kids bailed on Jennifer, she ventures out on her own in search of the elusive perfect Georgia peach. CrossFit Debacle In our ongoing quest for health and fitness, we check out a local CrossFit facility. It did not go as planned. Fear, Doubt, and Discipleship Galatians 5:13-18 tells us, "For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery." We discuss how difficult this can be, and the difference between being a Christian and being a Disciple. Bonus Content Exclusive for our co-producer community and listeners of SiriusXM ON DEMAND, this week we share ways of returning to God when you feel a million miles away from Him.

Return to the Eucharistic Congress Next we share all of our experiences from returning to the Atlanta Eucharistic Congress for the first time since moving back to Georgia. It was so great seeing so many old friends come together for this wonderful celebration. As promised, here is where you can check out the amazing talks from the day (be sure not to miss the morning opening homily from Bishop Robert Reed, as well as the inspiring talk from Fr. Mike Schmitz). Bonus Content - Cardinal Sarah and Rejecting God's Gifts This week's bonus content for our Co-Producer Community (click here to join now) as well as our SiriusXM ON DEMAND listeners is a deep dive into a recent talk given by Robert Cardinal Sarah about our need to receive God's gifts, and what has happened in a world where God's gifts are rejected. Click here to read the full address from Cardinal Sarah

Father's Day Debacle Ben and Jennifer try to give Greg the same present as last year, and fails again. This leads to a discussion of the enormity of Greg's brain. Are Miraculous Healings Still Possible? We get into a discussion of some of the reasons why people sometimes doubt the validity of healings in today's modern world, and how this is an erroneous and potentially dangerous perspective. Plus, we share the story of the very first medical miracle we experienced as a family. Don't Miss Out On June Coozies! As an exclusive offer for the month of June, we're giving all our co-producers a limited edition drink coozie! Don't miss out! Become a co-producer right now! This week's Bonus Content - How to Catholic: Exclusively for Patreon Co-Producers and listeners of SiriusXM ON DEMAND, this week's bonus content is "How to Catholic," where we talk about how to truly live out your faith despite push back from others.

Catholic in a Small Town #500 We joined our good friends Mac and Katherine Barron as they recorded and livestreamed their 500th episode of Catholic in a Small Town. Exclusive Drink Coozies Only Available Until June 30th! As an incentive to new and existing co-producers, we've created an awesome collapsible drink coozie exclusively for members at the $10/month or more tier. Sign up right now and get a coozie, swag in the mail, behind the scenes content, advance previews of new content, and more! Of Housewarming Parties and Eucharistic Congresses What starts as a discussion about whether to have a housewarming party turns into a deep dive into whether people really believe in the Eucharist, and how much are we willing to allow ourselves to really be transformed by the Eucharist and our baptismal priesthood. Bonus Content - The Balance of Kids and Gaming One of the biggest struggles of our parenting careers is dealing with how much screentime we allow our children, particularly when it comes to video games. Late

Exclusive Collapsible Coozie for June Co-Producers Sign up to be a new or existing co-producer at the $10/month level during the month of June and get an exclusive Adventures in Imperfect Living collapsible drink coozie! (Note: rewards are sent out after three months of patronage). Become a co-producer for as little as $5 a month and get exclusive advanced previews, bonus podcast content, behind the scenes videos, live streams of shows, and rewards such as swag in the mail, coffee mugs, and more! Thanks to New and Renewed Co-Producers! We couldn't do this show without the support of our amazing co-producer community! A huge welcome to new coproducers Allison, Nina, Laurie, and Joanna, as well as thanks to returning and updated co-producers Kendra, Maciej, Laura, Lisa, David, Danielle, Peg, Sarah, Robert, George, Brian, Don, Steve, Natasha and Kevin! Atlanta Eucharistic Congress Well, despite thinking we'd just get to be audience members at this year's Eucharistic Congress, right after recording our last show,

Bonus Minutes for Co-Producers! This week we share the exciting news that co-producers will get bonus exclusive minutes with every episode of Adventures in Imperfect Living. Become a co-producer for as little as $5/month and get exclusive bonus content, advanced previews, behind the scenes videos, live streams, and rewards such as SWAG in the mail, coffee mugs, and more! Click here to get immediate access to this week's bonus content! Back on SiriusXM - The Catholic Channel! In addition to the bonus content for co-producers, starting this week our show will now be available on The Catholic Channel on SiriusXM ON DEMAND. It is exciting for us to have our show back on The Catholic Channel! Raising Adult Children We talk about the latest developments with educating our two teens left at home, and in our bonus segment this week we dive into the challenges of raising adult children, and how to develop strong communication and trust.

Fear of Happiness We return from a long needed family vacation and discuss the need for rest, and how to overcome the fear that often keeps us from seeking happiness in life. This also includes a discussion about not only being wise stewards of the gifts God gives us, but also being willing to actually enjoy the gifts when they're given. Of Mantas, Sharks, and Dolphins Our trip to the beach was surprisingly full of wildlife encounters, including that of ridiculous selfie-hunting beach goers. Why Our Radio Show Ended and Being Grateful After nearly seven years, a news story from last week made it possible for us to share more of the behind the scenes reasons as to why our radio show ended in 2012, and how that cancellation has lead to years of suffering, but suffering for which we are now very grateful for.

Incredible Response Huge thanks for the INCREDIBLE positive response we continue to receive since switching our Patreon account over to monthly instead of per-creation. The consensus seems to agree with what Jan, one of our co-producers, wrote when she said, "I think monthly was a great idea and will do just what you said. Y’all will be freed up to do a greater variety of things...I’d rather support all of your ministry efforts rather than random shows." So thanks to Jan and all of our ongoing Patreon co-producers, as well as our brand new co-producers who have joined our community! We love you all so much. Want to be a part of this? Click here to become a co-producer right now! Of Self Care and Bruised Knees Jennifer shares how her efforts to take a break and get some alone time resulted in a tumble and fall down a pile of rocks. Man's Search For Meaning Lastly, we dive into steps to seek purpose and meaning in our lives, and talk about how Dr. Viktor Frankl managed to do just that, even in the midst of bein

Proper Dress for Podcasting We're podcasting earlier in the morning after a couple failed attempts at recording the show and Jennifer is surprised how dapper Greg looks (or as dapper as Greg gets when it's warm outside. Analysis Paralysis Overcoming the fear of a big decision, and jumping ahead, trusting God to pick up the debris. We Click The Big Red Button This week begins a new reset for us as we have all new reward tiers, bonus content, and more as we move to a monthly instead of per-show Patreon co-producer setup. Click here to become a brand new Patreon co-producer of our show and get some cool rewards! As we discuss in much more detail, the changes to Patreon have already gone into effect, and it is important to us that we keep our friends and supporters like you up to date on changes that may affect you because we really value your input! As we’ve discussed on recent episodes of Adventures in Imperfect Living, over the last few weeks and months, Jennifer and I have been looking at three major areas th

We talk about why we're trying to move, the flurry of recent activity around our Rosary Army non-profit, and how three days of silence, combined with finishing the book, "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks, is leading Greg down a new pathway of discovery into his zone of genius.

We give an update on Walter's whereabouts and doings. We finally had a chance for a romantic date night and Jennifer literally tried to take the shirt off the waiter's back. Next, we talk about the delicate balance of work and life, and knowing when to take a break. Which leads to Jennifer kicking Greg out of the house for a few days, and a pointless game all about October.

In this week's episode: Mac Barron wrote a new book called, "Clueless in Galilee.” After recent discussions on the show about fasting and almsgiving being the two wings of prayer, we discuss why parishes should do away with the annual stewardship clarion call of Time, Talent, and Treasure and replace it with something more useful, practical, and real. And lastly, Walter joins us one last time to play a 1980’s Movie Theme Song Game before he moves out of the house and back to Georgia.

We start off talking about the significance of 244 episodes and how the last time we met this milestone, it was the end of an important era for us. We then discuss the weirdness of being sandwiched between raising our own children, and having to care for an elderly parent. And lastly, in celebration of our 23rd Wedding Anniversary, and in light of our recent revelations about needing more fun in our lives, Greg surprises Jennifer with a game to test her own knowledge of trivia about things that have actually happened to US.

We discuss the mysterious way that grace builds upon grace, allowing us to more actively participate in deeper spiritual activities such as fasting, daily Mass, and praying the Rosary. And after several weeks on a new supplement regimen, Greg shares not only the state of his health after this year's battles, but also more insight to the benefit of confronting those who have directly hurt us, and the need to constantly strive to forgive. And lastly, we talk about the latest updates with our plans to relocate back to Georgia. It's amazing how much can happen in a single week!

We discuss what to do when your prayers don't seem to be leading where you expect, and how to give extra THRUST to your prayers. And...we're moving again.

We discuss the earthquake-like testimony made public over the weekend by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò with implications that have rattled the Catholic Church right up to Pope Francis.

This is a complete and unabridged audio recording of the Testimony written by His Excellency Carlo Maria Viganò, Titular Archbishop of Ulpiana, Apostolic Nuncio.

A co-producer first, Lily the Comedian, Sharing Our Recent Failures, and Bishop Morlino's call for more hate in the Church, but in a way you may not expect.