The Electric Waffle

After a literal week of total and complete chaos, both in traveling and on the homefront, Katie and Tommy unpack the culprit of their woes: asking for the virtue of humility and an increase in the virtue of patience. This week's episode unpacks precisely why we should be asking the Lord to give us humble hearts, ways that we can remain humble in the midst of doing good things for the Kingdom, and looks at practical things attendees of summer conferences, retreats, service camps, and programs can do on the homefront to truly make that "life changing" commitment that will make them who they're meant to be. Also, Katie tells the story of popping at tire at 1:30 in the morning and Tommy explains how he defeated a possum hiding under the house. (If you liked the music at the end of this episode, it's a piece composed by Jimmy Mitchell, entitled "Solitude" off his album, Love (an epic). You can find all his great work over at LOVE GOOD) Sponsored by The Liturgical Institute, offering the Treasures of the Liturgy Conference, 9/14/18Sponsored By: The Liturgical Institute: Dr. James Pauley, Professor of Theology and Catechetics at Franciscan University, is offering a conference on September 14, 2018 that explores how to Re-Imagining Sacramental Preparation, answering how Catechists, Pastors, and Parents Can Turn the Tide of Sacramental Indifference. Go to liturgical institutes.org/conferences for more info.

Dating is daunting, and kind of, it seems, dying. Men aren't asking women out. Ladies aren't necessarily saying yes even if they are. There's this backwards attitude that a woman can't necessarily pursue a man, and if she does, that makes her a raging feminist or somehow emasculates the guy, who isn't taking initiative in the first place for whatever reason. Katie and Tommy aren't necessarily relationship experts, but they did date one another (successfully) and are now happily married with a child, so they've got a few thoughts on how to date, why people should go out on casual dates, and big questions to ask when pursuing a relationship with someone. Whether you're already married, already in a relationship, happily dating around, or single (including the priests and religious out there), the 10 Principles of Good Dating & Healthy Relationships are useful to know, if for no other reason than they're ultimately about being a good person. *10 Principles of Good Dating & Healthy Relationships * Do it. Go on dates. Be bold. Be honest. Be creative. Be good company. Be you. Be future-minded. Be free. Be simple. Be faith-filled. Sponsored by The Liturgical Institute Sponsored By: The Liturgical Institute: The Liturgical Institute: Where fidelity and joy meet in prayer and study. Links: Geico Gassy Commercial Notre Dame Vision

Having more to do does not make you more successful. Being over-extended does not mean you are actually contributing anything valuable. Frenzied, over-full, chaotic lives don't leave room for Jesus, and when we confuse busyness for holiness, no one, least of all ourselves, win. How can we make time for what's most important? How do we seek, and maintain, balance? What do we need to do to actually incorporate times to "treat yo self" and enjoy life? Sponsored by The Liturgical Institute Sponsored By: The Liturgical Institute: The Liturgical Institute: Where fidelity and joy meet in prayer and study. Links: Getting Things Done by David Allen — This book was hugely significant in helping Katie find balance, along with using Evernote and Omnifocus for to-do lists, note-taking, and organization.

Taking a detour from their previously planned episode, Katie & Tommy discuss the evils, pitfalls, and detriments of social media, but don't entirely swear it off either. How can we use social media not just for good in the world, but for good within our own lives? Do we need to detox? Do we need to baptize it? Do we need to burn it all down and blow it all up? The Internet isn't a fad, so it's probably some combination of all three... What can we do to actually make social media, with all its twists and turns, a place of decency, authentic human connection, and good in this culture and world? Also, Katie imitates Larry David and Tommy does an impression of John Madden, so you really don't want to miss it. Sponsored By: The Liturgical Institute: The Liturgical Institute: Where fidelity and joy meet in prayer and study.

In a world that says "be this" and "do that" we all look to fit ourselves into boxes and annoint ourselves with titles. But really - who are you? And what really makes you YOU? This episode unpacks the struggles millenials & generation Z face when it comes to identifying who they are, and points out ways to journey through life with Christ by your side, making this "search for identity" not only easier, but fruitful and lifegiving. Also, they laugh about their daughter wanting to ride the dog like a horse. Sponsored by the Liturgical Institute: where fidelity and joy meet in prayer and study. Sponsored By: The Liturgical Institute: The Liturgical Institute: Where fidelity and joy meet in prayer and study. Links: The Liturgical Institute — The Liturgical Institute: Where fidelity and joy meet in prayer and study.

With a 9 month old daughter who just learned to crawl and stand, 3 jobs between them, a chaotic travel schedule, and a new book manuscript due at the end of the month, Katie & Tommy decided "Now is the perfect time to start a podcast!" This quick intro. episode shares the reasons this podcast exists, the goals of these conversations, and quotes two of the greatest shows to ever grace the television airwaves: The Office and Parks and Rec. Sponsored by The Liturgical InstituteSponsored By: The Liturgical Institute: The Liturgical Institute: Where fidelity and joy meet in prayer and study.