Lunchtime in Rome

From “Fine” to “Very Good”: Unlock Real Intimacy in Your Relationships Hey Lunchtime in Rome crew! Episode 303 hits hard: Why do most relationships stall at “good” or “fine” instead of God’s “very good” benchmark (Genesis vibes)? The guys unpack it with laughs, raw stories, and zero fluff. Let’s dive in—quick and punchy. Life Wins Fuel the Fire * Cabinets installed in a day (friendship goals). * F...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 302 is titled “Jared Turner” Ohio? To Pittsburgh? Because Ishan (EE Shawn) asked you to go? What’s that all about? We’ll be finding out about all of that and more at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! In this week’s episode of Lunchtime in Rome , the guys welcome Jared Turner,...

In this lively episode of Lunchtime in Rome, the guys kick things off with some exciting updates, including breaking in new microphones (shoutout to their generous supporters for making it happen!). They dive into personal stories that set a fun, relatable tone: Eric recounts a hilarious mishap at Sam’s Club involving early entry privileges gone wrong, while Julia shares a wild day at work dealing...

After seven years and 300 episodes, the guys of Lunchtime in Rome take a heartfelt look back at how far they’ve come. From recording around a single snowball mic to building a community rooted in empathy, humor, and authenticity, this milestone episode celebrates not just longevity—but growth and connection. Looking Back: Then vs. Now The episode opens with laughter and nostalgia as the hosts revi...

This week at the table, Jay, Chris, Eric, and Julia dive into an engaging mix of personal stories, humor, and thought-provoking lessons about life and relationships. The episode opens with laughter as Julia officially joins as co-host, bringing her sharp wit and quick impressions to the conversation. From disc golf goals and Renaissance festival plans to unexpected adventures in car shopping, the...

In this week’s episode of Lunchtime in Rome , the guys welcome special guest Julia Michalski to the table. Julia, a dental hygienist by day and Young Life leader by night, opens up about her life, faith, and the emotional needs that shape who she is. The guys guide Julia through a thoughtful and often humorous conversation, exploring her relational needs questionnaire results —with appreciation, e...

In this week’s episode, the guys – Jay, Eric, and Chris – gather at the table to tackle a powerful and often overlooked topic: the importance of healing emotional hurts. The conversation kicks off with some lighthearted banter and personal updates, from family moments and birthdays to concerts and even late steak deliveries. But the heart of the discussion centers on how we handle the emotional wo...

In this week’s episode of Lunchtime in Rome , the guys—Jay, Eric, Brian, and Chris—dive into the theme of healing and how recent events have impacted them personally and collectively. The conversation begins with Brian sharing a harrowing story involving a dangerous chemical reaction in his pool that nearly created a catastrophic situation. For him, the experience became more than just a physical...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 295 is titled “Distractions” What gets in our way? What is distracting us? What are those distractions…distracting us from? We’ll be talking about that at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Episode Summary In this week’s episode of Lunchtime in Rome , the guys—Jay, Eric, Brian,...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 294 is titled “Unfamiliar Emotions.” Have you ever felt bad but for an unfamiliar reason? Have you ever been unable to figure out why you felt the way you do? We’ll be talking about that at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Episode 294: Navigating Unfamiliar Emotions In episod...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 293 is titled “Back to School.” What is it like to go back to college? What about going back to school as a teacher? What do parents go through when their kids go back? We’ll be talking about that at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcas...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 292 is titled “Brenda Tremblay!” Last week we listed our dream list of guests and Brenda was number 1! You get to know her, and we get to talk to her at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Brenda Tremblay Joins the Table! In this lively episode of Lunchtime in Rome, the guys wel...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 291 is titled “At The Table”. We’ve had MANY folks sit at The Table over the years. We’re going to look back and remember a lot of them and revisit some very special people. That’s what we’re doing at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podca...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 290 is titled “Emonie Campbell”. Emonie lives life to the fullest and teaches students at Woodland Hills High School to do the same. We’ll get to know her at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Getting to Know Emonie Campbell In this lively episode of Lunchtime in Rome, the guys...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 289 is titled “Why so guarded?” Tonight Jay will tell us all about his Young Life camp trip and dive into why young people seem to be more open than adults. That’s what we’re talking about at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Episode Summary In episode 289 of the *Lunchtime in...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 288 is titled “Vacations, good and bad.” Sometimes vacations are the best, other times they just don’t work out. Tonight we will celebrate and remember with some and mourn with others. That’s what we’re doing at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Episode Summary In episode 288...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 287 is titled “Am I wrong?” People online ask if they are in the wrong. We’re going to take a look at them from an emotional needs perspective and even see how the internet tried to help them. That’s what we’re talking about at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Episode Summary...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 286 is titled “Bella is back!!!” 2 years into college and a year and half removed from being at the Table. What’s new with Bella? We’ll be talking with her at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

Episode Summary In episode 285 of the Lunchtime in Rome podcast, titled "Noise, Part 2," the guys continue their heartfelt and insightful discussion about the distractions—referred to as "noise"—that pull us away from God’s purpose for our lives. Building on the previous episode, they explore how noise, whether from politics, health concerns, finances, or workplace stress, can disrupt relationship...

Lunchtime in Rome: Episode 284 - Noise Part 1 In Episode 284 of Lunchtime in Rome , titled "Noise Part 1," the guys dive into a heartfelt and thought-provoking discussion about the concept of "noise" in our lives—those distractions, anxieties, and divisions that pull us away from peace, relationships, and a deeper connection with God. This episode blends personal updates with a spiritual explorati...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 283 is titled “Triggers.” What causes us to “lose it”? The current word is “triggers” but what is it that sets us off and why does it? We’ll be talking about that at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Lunchtime in Rome Podcast Episode 283: Understanding Triggers In episode 283...

Lunchtime in Rome Podcast Episode 282: Conspiracy Theories In Episode 282 of the Lunchtime in Rome podcast, hosts Jay, Eric, Brian, Chris, and Rachel come together for a spirited and thought-provoking discussion on conspiracy theories. Titled "Conspiracy Theories," this episode features a lively game where the hosts present controversial topics and state their belief with a "yes or no" or a percen...

Support Ben and Gab Follow their ministry Lunchtime in Rome Podcast Episode 281: Gab Hershman’s Inspiring Journey In Episode 281 of the Lunchtime in Rome podcast, hosts Jay, Brian, and Eric welcome Gab Hershman , the founder of Sola Gratia Vita Ministry, for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation. Gab shares her remarkable life story, from her challenging childhood to her transformative journey as...

Photo by Paul Seling Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 280 is titled “Pet Peeves.” There are things that bother all of us but some things REALLY get under our skin. What are they and why? Can we do anything about it? We’re talking about that at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Lunchtime in Rome Episode 280: P...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 279 is titled “2 Things can be true.” We live in an increasingly absolute world. Lines are being drawn more and more often. However, perhaps it doesn’t have to be that way? We’re talking about that at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Lunchtime In Rome Podcast is a listener-su...