Lunchtime in Rome

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...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 278 is titled “Meeting needs.” How do people meet our emotional needs in real life? Who’s doing a good job of that? We’re talking about that at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! In Episode 278 of the Lunchtime in Rome podcast, titled "Meeting Needs," hosts Jay, Eric, Brian, an...

Welcome to Episode 277 of "Lunchtime in Rome," where we invite you to pull up a seat at the table for a heartfelt and lively discussion. Titled "Rejoice, Go, and Groan," this episode introduces a fresh format while staying true to our mission of loving one another and embodying Romans 12:15—rejoicing with those who rejoice and mourning with those who mourn. Hosted by Jay Mitlo and joined by Joe, w...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 276 is titled “Ben Hershman.” Ben is one half of Sola Gratia Vita Ministry alongside his wife Gab. We’re getting to know him at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Episode Summary In Episode 276 of the Lunchtime in Rome podcast, hosts Jay, Eric, and Brian welcome Ben Hirschman,...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 275 is titled “Funeral Blessings” What makes the saddest of days more bearable? What has helped you get through these terrible life events? What have you done to help others through their time? We’re talking about that at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Episode Summary In th...

In Episode 274 of Lunchtime in Rome , titled "Who Do You Trust," the guys dive into a thought-provoking discussion about who we trust, how much we trust them, and why trust matters—or doesn’t. Recorded on February 19, 2025, this episode blends personal updates with a deep exploration of trust in relationships, institutions, and society at large. The episode kicks off with the guys catching up on r...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 273 is titled “Motivation for Love.” We’ve briefly referenced this multi-layered approach of looking at why we meet other people’s needs. Tonight we’re going to flush it out and maybe, hopefully, give it a name. We’re talking about that at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Epi...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 272 is titled “Heather Hoolahan!!!.” Heather is a regular at The Table but is live in person with us tonight. She is the defined by her commitment to service, family, and Penn Hills. We’re excited for you to get to know Heather at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Main Topics...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 271 is titled “Mia DeFazio!!!.” What’s it like to be a film major and MAKER? What’s it like to go to 2 completely different Christian Universities? We’ll be talking about that and more with Mia at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! First time listeners can subscribe on your fav...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 182 is entitled, “Meeting your toddler’s emotional needs.” It's hard for us to express how we feel. It is rare for people to even know what their emotional needs are and how they can be met. What must it be like for a baby or toddler who cannot express what they don't understand that they're feeling? Furthe...

* Christmas Food Traditions: * The episode focuses on favorite Christmas Eve and Christmas dinner foods, with participants sharing personal and family traditions. * Seafood: Discussion on the Feast of the Seven Fishes, common in Italian heritage, although not everyone at the table observes this tradition. Various types of seafood like crab, shrimp, calamari, and more are mentioned. * Main Courses:...

The episode focuses on the launch of Jay’s book titled "Stand." * Book Introduction: Jay discusses the impact of his newly released book, how to get it, and ways to share it. The book isn't just a tribute to his son, Trey, who passed away, but serves as a guide for parents, particularly those dealing with a child's severe illness, offering insights on managing family dynamics, emotional needs, and...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 269 is titled “Emotional Etiquette.”  What is proper etiquette these days?  What are the emotional implications of these societal situations?  We’ll be talking about that at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Navigating Modern Etiquette: Air Travel, Dining, and Social Interacti...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 268 is titled “Stand - for those in your community.”  What does a family in crisis need?  What helps?  What hurts?  How can we best love and serve families in their darkest hour?  We’ll be talking about that at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Check out Jay’s book Stand! Rich...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 267 is titled “The Importance of Connection”.  Are there medical reasons to be connected to others?  Are we disconnected from ourselves?  Who is Dr. Gabor Mate'? We’ll be talking about that at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! The Importance of Connection - Gabor Mate * Things...

Kick Off Launch For Jay’s New Book “Stand” Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 266 is titled “Stand - The Diagnosis”.  What could it possibly be like to experience a child getting a life threatening diagnosis?  Where do you turn?  We’ll be talking about that at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Get full access t...