Faith Fondue

Anne and Haley discuss the importance of slowing down. How countercultural....and counterintuitive. Haley reminds us that if we don't slow down we will be slowed down. This is where prayer, reflection on the Word, meditation and mindfulness can help! Anne is back from a visit to So Cal to see SoFi stadium; this trip sparked some good conversation on the liveliness of fans in the NFL ...as Hale...

Anne and Haley embark on a month of saints and souls, thanks and more. Haley points out that we remain in Ordinary Time and reflects on the gifts of the "every day," the ordinary in life. And yet, the holiday season has begun—a time that is extraordinary. How do we prepare? And how will we celebrate? These questions plus the message of the Gospel are worth chewing on and stewing over the f...

What was lost has been found. Haley's voice returns as does Faith Fondue. On All Hallow's Eve, we are excited for the month of November--a time for Saints and Thanks. However, let us not let Halloween 2021 go by without one more nod to Candy Corn (who knew it was a costume) and the fun of this holiday.

In this episode Haley asks why we struggle to get good coaches? What can we do in our schools and communities to ensure those in this special role do more than carry out the contract. Anne speaks to the joy of Orange October. Haley shares the hurt of friends who find themselves struggling with the Covenant of marriage. Important questions, tough circumstances, to which Anne speaks of Religion and...

Anne and Haley revisit a few important conversations about awareness, joy, appreciation and gratitude. Haley offers a rant that raises the question: How can we fix that which is broken? Anne speaks about the power of relationships in light of all of it.

On this Feast of the Memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, Anne and Haley discuss his legacy—the sweetness of charity and giving to those in need. And speaking of sweet, that is the taste of victory and in particular this time of the year in sports.

Anne and Haley once again speak to the importance of a community of faith—especially when tragedy and loss come our way. How do we find community? How might we build it? What role do presence, hope and prayer play in all of it.

On this Labor Day weekend, Haley and Anne reflect on the start of a new year, chew on the words of Pope Francis and pray with an image in anticipation of the 20-year anniversary of 9/11

After a month long (unexpected hiatus), Anne and Haley return to the fondue pot. Give a listen to all that was cooking over the Flame: back to school, health, happiness, sports and spirituality, and that dang Greek letter we wish would stay on a frat house: DELTA.

Although the usual excitement surrounding the Olympic Game seems to simmer low, Haley and Anne have found much to celebrate and the much needed joy that goes with it. Haley interprets Sunday's Gospel as a reminder to recognize that what we have and have been given is enough. Anne chews on the beauty of Amazing Grace.

It is halftime! That is, we have reached the midpoint of the year and Anne and Haley have settled into summer...at least for another week. Haley talks about her desire for solo time and how she was able to spend a little bit of it, after family plans shifted. Together, we discuss the many people and places in the world in need of our prayers.

We are nearly half way through summer and this sacred time has afforded travel—from North Carolina to Lake Tahoe, new opportunities, appreciation for old ones, some great tennis and more. Haley need not chew on the question Anne asks in the spiritual stew. Her response is quite nourishing!

Make no mistake: the 4th of July is an A-list holiday! This week’s episode focuses on how and why it’s important to celebrate our nation’s independence, our thoughts on the Tokyo Olympics, NBA finals, St. Thomas the Apostle and more.

This episode serves to remind us that as Christians we are called to keep alive our faith in the possibility of surprise and bringing delightful surprise to others. Listen for Haley's realization in sharing her story, Anne's thought on the mental game of sports and the debate: is feeling sore after working out good or bad? 

It's Father's Day—time to celebrate our Dad's and those Father figures in our lives. Summer has officially begun and Haley and Anne resume the show after a short hiatus. Great to be at the Fondue pot again--the flame is hot.

Do you remember who spoke at your graduation? What was their message? Anne and Haley recollect their own graduations and Haley offers an insider’s POV of what it’s like to give the Commencement Address. This episode celebrates a busy and exciting time of year: graduations, the Church’s birthday and 1-4-3 day and the PGA Championship underway.

May = movement. The fifth month of the year is a busy one! The Holy Spirit is on the go and so are the hosts of this show. And this year, we can do that in person. Thanks be to God.

Anne and Haley seek to determine if Mother's Day is an actual holiday or a B-list holiday. Independent of the answer, it's a day of joy and challenge. It is a day to honor the unconditional love afforded by God and so many moms...including some who are pro athletes and more!

Who knew that talk about the Oscars, the NFL draft and prom could lead to discussion about beauty, the importance of questions, rites of passage and more. In the month of May, we honor our Mother Mary, but not before the Church gives a nod to her spouse, the good St. Joseph and his title as—like many of us—” worker.”

“Sight is seeing with your eyes. Vision is seeing with the mind.” Anne and Haley unpack the relationship of both as they relate to belief and faith.

Welcome to Season 2! How to write a thank you note, how to offer an apology and consider the similarities between the two. Will Anne extend the sign of peace to her neighbor this week? Will Haley find respite from the parenting rollercoaster?  Listen in for more!

Welcome to Faith Fondue! Listen to this trailer to meet the hosts, learn why we feel called to gather over the fondue pot every week and what we hope you will gain by listening.

With Easter joy, Anne and Haley share brief reflections on this holy day.

It’s HOLY WEEK. The Holiest Week of the year; the week of the events that are the foundation of Christianity. Anne and Haley discuss Stanley Tucci’s “Searching for Italy” and what he did not find (or failed to mention) in Milan. This was surprising, given his role in the movie “Big Night” and unfortunate as it echoes a Eucharistic celebration. Haley shares thoughts on how meaningful it was to work...

It’s LENT: WEEK FIVE, PALM SUNDAY and Anne and Haley know that March Madness and Spring have captured our heads and hearts. Anne celebrates the 2021 honoree for the Laetare Medal: Carla Harris. This award  given by the University of Notre Dame is the highest honor conferred on an American Catholic.  Though Luke’s Gospel hails Mary for her fiat Haley contemplates the role of Saint Joseph in the inc...