Front Porch with the Fitzes

In this week's episode, Pop and Elyse talk about what it is like being married for 52 years. They also talk about the breakups they experienced before they were married. Then we look at which Toy Story character we relate to more when it comes to baseball.  Hear Elyse Preach Here Hear Jess Preach Here  

In this episode, we talk about how terrible the Padres are. We talk about how wonderful the weather is. You know, just normal San Diego things. Then we talk about cowboy boots and being cheap. Pop closes us out with a great devotional on who Jesus came to save. 

In this week's episode, we talk about our recent vacation to Indio (it is as glamorous as it sounds). We talk about the Pope's encyclical on A.I. and his undergarment habits.   

We talk about the book the Relentless Tenderness of Jesus by Brenan Manning

In this week's episode we find out the Patron Saint for some pretty unhinged things. We also talk about where we would live if we weren't living in America's Finest City. Then Joel closes us out with a great devotional on the "resident alien in our land". 

In this podcast, we talk about our favorite types of pretzels. We talk about our favorite presents from Christmas. And Pop closes us out with a devotional on fighting fear. 

The fam gets together to talk about what we want for Christmas. We did deep into the psyche of why Pop loves being Santa Claus. We remind you that Jesus is the reason for the season. 

In this week's episode we talk about our families obsession with being on time. We talk about our families obsession with working until the last minute. Then Joel closes us out with a banger of a devotional on how God takes the darkest parts of our stories and redeems them. 

In this week's email we talk about the sale of the Padres. We talk about the release of the emails. Pop gets in trouble because of a hypothetical situation that Joel creates. Joel talks about the importance of giving your resources. 

Joel shares a story about his dog. Jess and Elyse share the story of going to Buc-ees. Then Joel and Elyse talk about how we need to make Christianity Weird Again. 

In this week's episode, we talk about the best thing Texas has to offer... Buc-ees! Pop closes out with a great devotional on abundance. 

This was recorded after the Padres won game two of the Wild Card series. So, needless to say, we were incredibly hopeful. Brutal. Then we talk about the newest edition to our family. Then Joel and Elyse go on a rant about the behavior at the Ryder Cup. 

In this week's episode, we talk about our FIRST PLACE PADRES. We talk about some stolen goods. And Joel closes us out with a personal story on shame. 

In this week's episode, we talk about the Padres' trade deadline. We talk about being immature and we keep talking about it. 

Jessica talks about her big mess-up while preaching. We talk about our recent trip to the Padres game to celebrate Pop's 75th birthday. Elyse shares about a conversation she had with her landscaper that encouraged her. 

In this week's episode we talk about a recent experience with a little league game. We give an update on the Padres. Pop closes us out with a great devotional on the willingness of Jesus to heal us. 

We celebrate Pop's 75th birthday. He tells us what he has learned about life. And that somehow digresses into how often he changes his chonies. Just absolute ridiculousness. 

We are finally back! Joel tells us all about his vacation to Europe. He gets pretty deep with the lessons he learned. Elyse closes us out with a devotional written by N.T. Wright. 

In this week's podcast, we talk Padres vs. Dodgers. We recorded this on the night that the fight happened. So, we hadn't seen it yet. But we did predict it. We talk about going to the "No King" protest. Then Pop closes us out with a short devo on praying for others. 

We talk about the new pop. We talk about our Padres. Then Pop closes us out with a great devotional on the importance of the resurrection. 

We talk the Pop. We talk the Pope. You know we talk the Padres. Then Elyse closes us out with a devotional on Peter

We talk about our first-place San Diego Padres (which will probably not be in first when this is released). We talk about the recent earthquake! Then Elyse closes us out with a great Easter devotional. 

After another month off we talk about the... Padres. Huge surprise, I know. We talk about Joel's daughter getting married. Then Jessica closes us out with a devotional on Jesus' triumphal entry. 

The gang talks about the upcoming wedding. Jess talks about fainting and rollerskating. Elyse closes us with a devotional on imagination. 

In this week's episode, Jess talks about turning 50. Joel asks the very daring question, "Why do women dye their hair?" And then we close out talking about the practice of Ash Wednesday.