Adventures in Imperfect Living Catholic Podcast

A Co-Producer First!We are VERY excited to share the amazing co-producer news we woke up to this morning.  It was a huge blessing for us today, for sure!ScandalizedIn light of last week's Grand Jury report out of Pennsylvania, combined with the ongoing fallout of the McCarrick scandal, we share the pointed response from Bishop Morlino of the Diocese of Madison where he surprisingly calls for more hate in the Church, but not in a way you might think.Lily the ComedianThen, in a more lighthearted conversation, we share our daughter Lily's recent attempts at comedy, and wonder if she might genuinely have a talent for this.Pivoting From FailureWe also get quite transparent when we share some of our recent failures, how they've affected our family, and our attempt to pivot in yet another new direction.Along those lines, if you're interested in launching a podcasting and would like to help Greg as he prepares for a new course, make sure to drop us an email to schedule a 1-on-1 discussion with him.Don't Miss Out!And lastly, a reminder to make sure you sign up for our FREE Happiness On Demand online course before it's too late!

Saying Goodbye to JodyIn case you missed this last week, we had a very emotional few days last week as our family dog, Jody, suddenly got sick and made a turn for the worse.Celebrating St. MaxAs we recorded on his feast day, we share how instrumental St. Maximilian Kolbe was in the ongoing success of Rosary Army and SQPN, and how he continues to inspire us to this day by his love of others, Mary, and the use of technology to evangelize in creative ways.The Assumption and Hector's AnniversaryWe also discuss the importance of this week's Holy Day of Observation, which coincides with both the first day of school, as well as the third anniversary of Jennifer's dad's passing.Don't Miss Out!And lastly, a reminder to make sure you sign up for our FREE online course before it's too late!

It's Not a TumorThis week's show kicks off with a conversation about how well we've indoctrinated our children to appreciate classic movies, as well as continually introduce them to highly quotable movies.  Speaking of great quotes, we also explain why we were so incredibly proud of our son Walter for the awesome movie quote he chose for his senior yearbook quote.Greg's New Amino Acid ProtocolWe were a day late in recording because Greg got a wee bit queasy from the amino acid nutrients he's started taking to build up his neurotransmitters.  We discussed the first day of taking TWENTY-FIVE pills (!) and what our hopes are going forward with this new therapy.Jennifer's Whirlwind Colorado TripAnd lastly, Jennifer recounts her excellent visit back to Colorado and some much-needed mother/son time with our oldest child, Sam.  They hit up a concert (check out the artwork Sam did for the band, Aloris), saw some old friends, hiked so much that Jennifer sprained her ankle, and visited three different churches.Happiness On Demand FREE COURSE Now Available!And don't forget to sign up for our brand new FREE video course, Happiness on Demand! Just enter your name and email below to get INSTANT ACCESS!

We discuss the aftermath of Cardinal McCarrick's resignation, the launch of our free Happiness on Demand course, saying goodbye to voicemail, and the Books that changed our lives.

We revisit the controversial topic of Cardinal McCarrick and candidly share an insider's view of some of the ugliness in Church leadership.  In doing so, we wrestle with when it's prudent and helpful to challenge Church leadership and when is it spiteful and hurtful.  

Jewish Roots of the EucharistJennifer has been diving deeply into Dr. Brant Pitre's book, The Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, which has lead to more frequent daily Mass attendance for both Greg and Jennifer. The discussion of the book swerved into the more sensitive topic of the melting pot of cultural appropriation, and the modern-day difficulty of appreciating other cultures without accidentally offending those to who the culture belongs.Lastly, Lily's interest in cross country has provided inspiration for perseverance both in health as well as our faith lives.

Blast from the PastOn this week's show we're joined by our old buddy, Michael McCaughey, who we became great friends with during the first year of our marriage.  Greg and Michael first met at a network gaming party in 1995 and shortly thereafter they shared adjacent cubes while working at LOTUS software's tech support division. Over the next few years the three of us went to tons of concerts, movies, and even vacation together.  Michael was the first person to ever encourage us to go into business for ourselves.As we started having kids and moved to another part of Atlanta, our visits with Michael became fewer and farther between.  Then, around 2008, Michael was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.  Over the next several years we lost contact with each other for various reasons, finally reconnecting last fall. During the intervening years, Michael sought non-traditional ways to not only overcome his Parkinson's, but discovered groundbreaking ways of addressing a multitude of neurological disorders including depression, anxiety, and more.Given the way our 2018 has been, it's been a Godsend to have Michael back in our lives.  And for the 4th of July, Michael came to visit us and meet some of our children for the first time.On this episode we share Michael's medical miracles, his regained health after being completely disabled by Parkinson's, and his quest to help others battling neurological challenges.If you or someone you know would like more info about Michael's treatment and how it could help you, click here to send him an email.As promised, here are some photos from our heyday with Michael, in the few short years before we became parents: Greg, Jennifer, and Michael (sometime around 1996 or so).Greg, Jennifer, and Michael (2018)One of our many late-night jam sessions at Michael's place. Interestingly, Michael is playing one our guitars and Greg is playing Michael's.Inside joke pose while on vacation in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (February 1997).Another jam session pic. The woman in the plaid shirt was actually Jennifer's matron of honor when we got married. Another fellow LOTUS friend, Andy, is on the colorful bass guitar.

Episode #233: How to Fight the Mid-Afternoon "Crash" when sleepiness tries to take over!   You have work to do, grocery shopping that needs done, kids demanding attention.And you're tired. Wiped out. Physically and mentally tapped.But you don't have time to take a nap, and need to wake up NOW!In this episode we dive into 5 Ways to Avoid the Mid-Day Crash:​Rethink how you think about breakfast, lunch, and dinnerWean away old habitsPractice quick switch activitiesSwitch your sweetsEvaluate what and why you have unhealthy habitsALSO: We've had the chance to spend a lot of time visiting our friend Kyle Heimann on his radio show.  Here are links to listen:Episode 467 - Mary, Podcasting and MoreEpisode 445 - Rosary AppEpisode 291 - Tied in Knots

Podcasting since 2005 and married 10 years longer than that, Adventures in Imperfect Living is your funny and thought-provoking weekly dose of helping you navigate through YOUR adventures in Life, Family, and Ridiculousness by sharing our own.

We celebrated Jennifer's 48th birthday with a family road trip to Lake Michigan, we shared new ways to stay in touch with our co-producers, and discussed the frustrating news of Cardinal McCarrick's recent removal from ministry and what it means for the future of the Catholic Church.Here's the article from Crisis Magazine that we referenced. We're also offering a free webinar this Thursday called "Happiness on Demand."  Click here to register now!

This past Saturday Jennifer's mother went back to Atlanta to visit family for a few weeks, leaving us to re-acclimate to being in our house with just the kids.  But we're still incredibly busy, nonetheless, and talk about the importance of setting goals, of dreaming big, and trusting with all that we've got. We also talk about how to flip our own internal switches to generate more happiness in our lives whenever we need it. We're also offering a free webinar this Thursday called "Happiness on Demand."  Click here to register now!

This past Saturday Jennifer's mother went back to Atlanta to visit family for a few weeks, leaving us to re-acclimate to being in our house with just the kids.  But we're still incredibly busy, nonetheless, and talk about the importance of setting goals, of dreaming big, and trusting with all that we've got. We also talk about how to flip our own internal switches to generate more happiness in our lives whenever we need it. We're also offering a free webinar this Thursday called "Happiness on Demand."  Click here to register now!

What started as a conversation about the difficulty of keeping up with mowing the grass in Indiana turned into a deep dive into what it means to completely surrender yourself to Jesus through Mary, which in turn brought up those perennial Catholic questions: How is Mary a model for us? Why do Catholics pray to Mary? Why not just go straight to Jesus? By looking at our relationship with Mary, we further talked about how God is taking us deeper into better understanding our own need for greater humility and trust in our current circumstances of trying to build up a business. Along with all that, we also share how much fun we had creating our new co-producer video. Want to be a Co-Producer? Check out this video to learn how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXm4FqQpggQ Rosary Army App Downloads and Reviews And lastly, don't forget to download and review the all new Rosary Army Mobile app!  Details and links to download can be found here.

What started as a conversation about the difficulty of keeping up with mowing the grass in Indiana turned into a deep dive into what it means to completely surrender yourself to Jesus through Mary, which in turn brought up those perennial Catholic questions: How is Mary a model for us? Why do Catholics pray to Mary? Why not just go straight to Jesus? By looking at our relationship with Mary, we further talked about how God is taking us deeper into better understanding our own need for greater humility and trust in our current circumstances of trying to build up a business. Along with all that, we also share how much fun we had creating our new co-producer video. Want to be a Co-Producer? Check out this video to learn how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXm4FqQpggQ Rosary Army App Downloads and Reviews And lastly, don't forget to download and review the all new Rosary Army Mobile app!  Details and links to download can be found here.

Walt's graduation brought up some interesting conversations with our son Ben, we ate a lot of tacos (and other junk), and ponder about the possibility of moving again (and how that would most likely destroy Jennifer). Plus, don't forget to take advantage of your FREE access to Exceptional YOU.  Click here to get an inside look at the actual program. Registration for the full June session of EXCEPTIONAL YOU is happening NOW.  Sessions start June 11.  So sign up today! If your days are filled with more uncertainty than stability, more worries than dreams, Exceptional You is custom made to help you overcome your specific problems and limits to finally experience the EXCEPTIONAL life you were made for. Maybe your emotions are out of whack and uncontrollable from one day to the next. Maybe you feel like you totally missed your calling and purpose in life and now feel unsatisfied and frustrated with your job and finances and how you spend your time. Maybe your relationships feel like they’re on autopilot. Maybe you feel this overwhelming pressure building up inside of you that just doesn’t feel right.  It feels like it’s going to pop and something has to change.  But you’re not quite sure what. Your future depends on what you do today. But past failures, pains, and more keep can keep you locked into beliefs that worked in the past, but don't work anymore.  Transform your future, discover more joy, and become the person you are meant to be. Exceptional YOU is a self-paced journey of discovery to walk away from everything that's holding you back so that you can discover the life that's been waiting for you. Registration for Exceptional YOU is NOW OPEN and the online sessions will unlock to those registered on June 11, 2018. Registration for the next Exceptional TOGETHER Online Marriage Conference has begun accepting early registrations and access to those sessions will be available July 9, 2018. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity! Rosary Army App Downloads and Reviews And lastly, don't forget to download and review the all new Rosary Army Mobile app!  Details and links to download can be found here.