Lunchtime in Rome

What can we expect to happen in a society where one group of people will do anything to get the pandemic to be over while another group is sure that there is someone out there that will save us all from a one world government? Why are people so immune to facts and logic? What can we do to bring some level of sanity back to the world we live in? Mass Formation, according to Dr. Mattias Desmet (and...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 129 entitled “Mass Formation PT2.” Being alone and having no sense of security can really impact you. We've talked about that a lot. When it happens to a great number of people at once it can have a powerful, and destructive, impact on society. Why HAVE so many people acted in such extreme ways for the pas...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 128 entitled “Mass Formation PT1.” These have been a riiiiiidiculous past 18 months, no matter who you are. No matter what you believe about Covid, the behavior of many has been surprising, erratic, and quite honestly a bit illogical. The reason behind that is a phenomenon called "Mass Formation." You may...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 127 entitled “When We’re Alone.” We've been talking a lot about being alone, how and why it happens, and what it does to us. However, what happens when you feel alone? What do you do with that? What should, and more importantly, should you NOT do once you've felt alone? That’s what we’ll be talking about t...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 126 entitled “How Others’ Stories Affect Ours.” Last week we talked about how certain emotional needs clash with our hurts and the emotional needs we have ourselves. This week we will be discussing how others' stories affect ours. What does the impact of others' stories have on our lives and how can/should...

Sometimes in our loneliest moments we come across someone who makes them worse, not better. Other times it's someone who makes us feel frustrated, hurt and alone. What types of people do that to you? Not necessarily the names but what types of people? What is it about them that rubs you the wrong way? Why is that? We'll be talking about that and what to do about it on this week's time at the table...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 124 entitled Alone Revisited Part 1! This podcast is all about NOT being alone and keeping others from feeling alone. Why do we feel alone? What makes us feel alone? What happens to us when we are alone? Why do some people not understand that we do feel alone? Why does it bother us when people try to help...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 123 entitled Transitions! Life is full of transitions. So many are positive, some are negative. All of them impact us emotionally. What can we expect from them and what can we do to make the best of them? We'll be talking about that on tonight’s episode. Pull up a chair at the table and join us! Get full a...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 122 entitled VACATION! Tonight we’ll be going over all that is good and perhaps even not so good about going away. Many of you have chimed in and we’ll be sharing your thoughts as well! Pull up a chair at the table and join us! Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscri...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 121 entitled Bella Mitlo. Bella Mitlo is known by us as the "Comedic Assassin" and by Jay as his sweet angel girl. You may have seen her on stage over these past several years. Let's be clear, she's so much more than Jay and Rachel's daughter, Joe and Trey's sister, or a stereotypical pastors kid. She is B...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table.  It’s Lunchtime in Rome.  Tonight is episode 120 entitled Duke and Lydia.   Duke and Lydia met at Grove City College.  They fell in love and got married.  Just after a year (or so) later they began their family with their baby which is due soon!  They moved to Penn Hills and checked out Faith Community Church.  The simple stereotypical Christian......

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 119 entitled Rachel Mitlo. Rachel was a part of “The Ladies Take Over” podcast this January and is back for more. What’s it like to be married to a man who filters EVERYTHING through emotional needs? What’s it like to be a pastor’s wife? Sign language? Framing art for living? Flying on a plane without your...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 118 entitled Ben Davidson. Many people go through life wondering if they will ever stand out. Ben sets himself apart from the crowd in so many ways. He is a quiet leader, an excellent and diverse musician, an advanced mathematician, obedient and responsible son, and great friend to many. Now, if he could p...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 117 entitled Luke and Kate Return. Luke and Kate sat at the table with us last year just before the lockdown. They were excited about their wedding that WAS fast approaching. What happened? What did they do? What's it like to be quarantined with someone who likes to pull pranks and scare you all the time?...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 116 entitled Christina Marra. Christina Marra is here to talk about the transition from college to the "real world", being a church Elder at the age of 20, and all things emotional needs from her perspective. As much as anyone her age, she gets it. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.luncht...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 115 entitled Comfort After Loss. Is there anything more awkward than going to a viewing and trying to think of something to say to a person who has just lost someone very near and dear to them? We've all lost someone. We've heard many of the worst examples of "comfort." However, few of us have been really...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 114 entitled Amy Davidson! Amy is an incredible person, mother, wife, and friend. She blesses kids every day as their favorite teacher. She has a story to tell and a fighter's grit. We are excited for you to join us! Pull up a chair at the table and join us! Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 113 entitled Joe Mitlo! What's it like to be graduating from high school? Why choose the military through Army ROTC? How does it feel to have your last volleyball match coming up? How's it going with your first girlfriend? How do you live while being hammered with emotional needs and emotional responding?...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 112 entitled Dr. Nancy Hines. Tonight Dr. Nancy Hines will be joining us at the table. She is the Superintendent of the Penn Hills School District. She has been through A LOT since taking over her position. Now, in the last year she has had to lead a district full of students, teachers, and families that h...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 111 entitled Rob Jackson. Rob Jackson is a long time friend of Brian's and a friend of all of us at the table. He has gone through unexpected trauma that pivoted his life in a moment. His is a story of perseverance and faith. Pull up a chair at the table and join us! Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Po...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 110 entitled Being Genuine. How important is it to be genuine? How can you be more genuine? What are the pitfalls or dangers that come with being genuine? Pull up a chair at the table and join us! Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 109 entitled Ethan Herr. Ethan is Brian’s son and will be talking about what it’s like to be a teenager in these days and in general. We’re excited for you to get to know him. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 108 entitled Podcast Updates.. We'll be talking about future guests, different types of guests, and even a little discussion about what Easter looks like this year vs. last year and other recent holidays. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 107 entitled Michelle Gonzales. She is a great friend of the Mitlo's and has been with us at the table most every week. She will talk about what it's like being the mom of twins, surviving cancer, and living life as Joseph’s (from last week’s episode) sister. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at...

Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight is episode 106 entitled Joseph Gonzales. His is a story of redemption and triumph. From where he started, where he's been, and where he's heading, it's an amazing story. Get full access to Lunchtime In Rome Podcast at www.lunchtimeinrome.com/subscribe