Lunchtime in Rome

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...

Karen Carney * Several things come to mind, but one of the main things I think of is the days when people weren’t always on a screen. I’m guilty of this too — attention, peace. Jennifer Lynn Probola * Everyone liked each other (for her, the 90’s, which were late teens/early 20’s) — acceptance, peace, respect. Sally Feeney Herr * For me, it was when Brian and Christina were little. We had so many f...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 264 is titled “Kirra and Tyler”.  Tonight you get to meet Tyler and Kirra Mitlo.  One year married, physically fit and emotionally well trained, they are a fantastic young couple.  Is everything as easy as it seems?  We’ll be talking about that at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join...

In this episode, the guys welcome their long-time friend and loyal YouTube viewer, Bjorn, as their special guest. The episode provides listeners with a deep dive into Bjorn's life, focusing on his strong connection with the hosts through shared memories, faith, and their time together during their high school and Young Life activities. The conversation shifts between light-hearted banter about pas...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 262 is titled “Frustrated by Never Enough”.  Does it ever seem like your adult child cannot ever be pleased with you no matter what you do?  Maybe it’s your parent that can’t be satisfied.   Either way, we’ll be talking about that at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Descripti...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 261 is titled “Mike Hatch”.  Mike is an author, speaker, leader of men and most of all Husband and Father.  We’ll be talking with him at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! You can find Mike in all of these places: * Website: Redemptive Economics * YouTube: Redemptive Economics...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 260 is titled “Sweet Martyr vs Outdone.  Is your relationship with your parent/adult child only about them?  Does your adult child or parent always seem to be frustrated when you need something?  That’s what we’re talking about at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table and join us! Adult Parent...

In episode 259 of Lunchtime in Rome, titled "Hurt Lens Blind Spot Part 2," Jay, Chris, Mary Lynn, and Eric dive deeper into how past emotional wounds can distort our perceptions of present conflicts. Building on ideas from episode 257, they explore the concept of the "hurt lens," a mental filter shaped by previous hurts that can magnify or skew how we see others' actions. Through personal stories...

This podcast episode, titled "Performer vs. Yes But," discusses the emotional dynamics between parents and adult children, specifically focusing on relational games where one party (often the parent) expresses needs in ways that can't be met ("Yes But"), while the other party (often the child) tries hard to meet these needs ("Performer"). The key issue is that the real emotional needs are often un...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 257 is titled “Your Blind Spot.”  What if there was something in your life that was sabotaging you?  What if it clouded many of the decisions that you make?  What if it became most destructive at the absolute worst times?   We'll be talking about that at The Table this evening. Pull up a seat at the table a...

Lunchtime In Rome Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 256 is titled “Back to School.”  How are you different EMOTIONALLY now compared to when you were in school?  How much would it have helped the younger you?  We...