December | 2015 | Fountains of Carrots

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We thought it would be fun to choose a book we both had been wanting to read forever and have you read-along with us! Today we’ll be discussing Wendell Berry’s Hannah Coulter; a poignant telling of one woman’s life.

This is a book about love, not just that found in marriage, but the love of family, community, and the land. We found there was much to discuss from Berry’s work and we hope that you enjoy it whether you’ve read the book yet or not.

Don’t forget we’ll be in our Facebook group discussing this great story, come join us!

Mentioned in this episode:

Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry

Jayber Crow

Gilead by Marilynne Robinson (discussed in this previous podcast)

Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis (discussed in this previous podcast)

Through the Shadowlands

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Today we’re happy to have Emily Stimpson on the show. Emily is a renowned Catholic writer, speaker, and author who has recently begun sharing her wonderful recipes, hospitality tips, and home decor ideas on her new blog, The Catholic Table. We thought she’d be the perfect guest to discuss the importance of food as a sign and symbol of God’s love and it’s inherent connection to the Eucharist.

We also have a great time talking about hospitality; why it matters and why we should make it a priority in supporting the community around us. Emily talks about her 100 year old home and how she’s discovered her own style and why bringing beauty to your home is a spiritual practice.

We have a lovely conversation that’s perfect for this time of year when we think of hosting, cooking, and taking time to treasure our loved ones, we hope you enjoy it!

Links to Emily’s posts we talked about today:

Sometimes You Just Need To Eat Cheesecake…And Other Important Truths About Food

Good To Eat: How I Said “Goodbye” to Anorexia and “Hello” to Cheese

A Window to God: Five (Affordable) Ways to Bring Beauty Into Your Catholic Home

Let’s Get Personal: Making Your Catholic Home “Your” Catholic Home

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