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Lunchtime in RomeLindsay Just Can’t Be Blessed | Ep. 339
Pull Up a Seat with Lindsay Welcome back to the table. Episode 339 of Lunchtime In Rome had a slightly different energy—Lindsay, one of our faithful…
Lunchtime in RomeVeal Balls! | Episode 338
They sat down at Wexford Public and the booth was a single on both sides. Just one person per side. Nobody had seen one of those before. Booths are usually for…
Lunchtime in RomeNagging Drip | Ep. 337
Welcome back to the table. Episode 337 of Lunchtime in Rome arrived after another round of illness, a house that still hasn’t sold, a totaled car, a new Kia, a…
Lunchtime in RomeCrunchwrap Laughter | Episode 336
The vinyl wall behind Jay has officially surrendered to Pittsburgh humidity. The tacky things failed. A mural was proposed. It was not received well. From…
Lunchtime in RomeHurricane | Episode 335
Eric is back after a sick week that also featured a sick kid, a puppy with opinions, and zero transition time. There is a PSA about elderly parents and Social…
Lunchtime in RomeIt’s All Seed | Episode 334
Welcome back to the table. The clock in Rome is whoever’s guess. The salad opinions are unsolicited. The puppy has opinions about feet. Episode 334 of…
Lunchtime in RomeFake Air Conditioning | Episode 333
This one is less “big life lesson” and more “three grown humans at a table, slightly tired, extremely opinionated.” Which, if we’re honest, is the show’s…
Lunchtime in RomeTummy Wheeze | Episode 332
Pull up a seat. Episode 332 is live and, as usual, the table talk refuses to stay in one lane. The conversation winds through progressive lenses, monovision…
Lunchtime in RomeI Don't Want to Taste Anybody's Anything | Ep. 331
Chris finally returns after a stretch that felt like two months and somehow only two weeks. He shows up with a mental list so stacked it could qualify as a…
Lunchtime in RomeTuna Nooder | Episode 330
Some episodes of Lunchtime in Rome hit especially close to home. In Episode 330, the conversation opens with a quiet window into real marriage and family life…
Lunchtime in RomeBEEEEEEEETCH! | Ep. 329
Welcome back to the table! In this week’s episode of Lunchtime In Rome, the crew catches up on real-life grown-up adventures, family moments, food opinions…
Lunchtime in RomeEpisode 328
Lunchtime in Rome Episode 328: Heat Waves, Cold Snaps & Summer Vibes Welcome back to the table! In this episode, the crew dives into the highs (and sweltering…
Lunchtime in RomeSquirt Out A Word | Ep. 327
After a short break, the Lunchtime in Rome crew is back for episode 327 with all the easy summer conversation you’ve been missing. The crew catch up on…
Lunchtime in RomeWho Cares! | Ep. 326
A warm return, meaningful conversations about Gold Star families, and a hilariously informative deep-dive into everyone’s favorite comfort food. The crew at…
Lunchtime in RomeWe’re getting somewhere with this? | Ep. 325
Pull up a seat at the table — it’s time for another warm, laughter-filled conversation with the Lunchtime in Rome crew. In Episode 325, titled “We’re Getting…
Lunchtime in RomeNew Format? | Ep. 324
Pull up a seat at the table — Lunchtime in Rome We’re trying something a little different this week, and we hope you enjoy the fresh take on our conversation…
Lunchtime in RomeHello SUMMER! | Ep. 323
Pull up a seat at the table—summer is officially here, and the Lunchtime in Rome crew is ready to celebrate! In this week’s episode, Bella is back. She gives…
Lunchtime in RomeDo I Love Well? | Ep. 322
Photo by Everton Vila on Unsplash Are you a loving person? It’s one of those questions we rarely stop and ask ourselves out loud. We’re all just trying to make…
Lunchtime in RomeNostalgia with Joe Cap | Ep. 321
Pull up a seat at the table—because this week on Lunchtime in Rome, we’re diving headfirst into that warm, fuzzy feeling we all chase: nostalgia. Host Jay is…
Lunchtime in RomeSo Many Cultures | Ep. 320
Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 320 is entitled “So many cultures”. We all have hobbies and…
Lunchtime in RomeYou're FIRED! | Ep. 319
Pull up a seat at the table for Episode 319 of Lunchtime in Rome, titled “You’re Fired!” Have you ever been fired?Was it completely justified?Total BS?Or one…
Lunchtime in RomeThe Best and Worst of Weddings | Ep. 318
Pull up a seat at the table—it’s wedding season, and we’re diving into all the traditions, trends, and opinions that come with it. In this episode, the crew…
Lunchtime in RomeIt's Simple, Not Easy | Ep. 317
Meeting Emotional Needs in Real Life Pull up a seat at the table for Episode 317 of Lunchtime in Rome. This week, Jay and Rachel experienced a meaningful “aha”…
Lunchtime in RomeLife Mottos You Live By | Episode 316
In this episode of the Lunchtime in Rome podcast (Episode 316: “Life Mottos You Live By”), the table feels a little more intimate with just Jay, Amy, and a few…
Lunchtime in RomeThe Emotion Behind the Explosion | Episode 315
Hey everyone, welcome back to our recap of the Lunchtime in Rome podcast! If you’re new here, this show is all about building better relationships through…
Lunchtime in RomeGrief Code Meets Lunchtime In Rome | Episode 314
In this week’s episode of Lunchtime in Rome, the guys kick things off with their usual heartfelt check-ins, sharing the highs and lows of life. Chris recounts…
Lunchtime in RomeGrief Code | Episode 313
Why Do People Make Such a Big Deal Over the Smallest Things? In this week’s episode of Lunchtime in Rome, the guys welcomed Amy Hammond back to the table for a…
Lunchtime in RomeComfort Corrected | Episode 312
How to Actually Comfort Someone (Without Making It Worse)Lunchtime in Rome Episode 312 “I want them to stop crying. There, there, shut up now.” That’s how the…
Lunchtime in RomeWhy We Shouldn't Judge | Episode 311
Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 311 is entitled “Why we shouldn’t judge”. We know that we shouldn’t…
Lunchtime in RomeWhy We Judge | Episode 310
In this episode of the Lunchtime in Rome podcast, entitled “Why We Judge,” the guys sit down to peel back the layers of a struggle we all face: the tendency to…
Lunchtime in RomeJudgy Judgerson | Episode 309
Episode 309: Judgy Judgerson – Why Do We Judge? Pull up a seat at the table! In this episode of Lunchtime in Rome, the guys dive into the tricky, often…
Lunchtime in RomeThe Quiet Place | Episode 308
In this episode of Lunchtime in Rome, titled “The Quiet Place,” the guys pull up a seat at the table to discuss finding respite in an increasingly noisy world…
Lunchtime in RomeEmotional Maturity | Episode 307
In Episode 307 of Lunchtime in Rome, titled “Emotional Maturity,” the guys kick off the new year with their signature mix of personal stories, laughter, and…
Lunchtime in RomeAbby Herr Again! | Episode 306
In episode 306, the guys welcome back Abby Herr – Brian’s daughter – who first joined the table a few years ago as a precocious 10-year-old and now returns as…
Lunchtime in RomeSeason’s Meanings | Episode 305
In this warm and laughter-filled episode, the guys welcome back the beloved Amy Rayman after a long hiatus (a “big minute,” as they call it) for a deep dive…
Lunchtime in RomeGood to Great - How to | Episode 304
How to Build Relational Intimacy In this heartfelt episode of Lunchtime in Rome, the guys (minus Chris, who was melting into his couch after a rough day) dive…
Lunchtime in RomeFrom Good to Great | Episode 303
From “Fine” to “Very Good”: Unlock Real Intimacy in Your Relationships Hey Lunchtime in Rome crew! Episode 303 hits hard: Why do most relationships stall at…
Lunchtime in RomeJared Turner | Episode 302
Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 302 is titled “Jared Turner” Ohio? To Pittsburgh? Because Ishan (EE…
Lunchtime in RomeInstead of Comfort | Episode 301
In this lively episode of Lunchtime in Rome, the guys kick things off with some exciting updates, including breaking in new microphones (shoutout to their…
Lunchtime in Rome300 Episodes!!! | Episode 300
After seven years and 300 episodes, the guys of Lunchtime in Rome take a heartfelt look back at how far they’ve come. From recording around a single snowball…
Lunchtime in RomeWords to…live by? | Episode 299
This week at the table, Jay, Chris, Eric, and Julia dive into an engaging mix of personal stories, humor, and thought-provoking lessons about life and…
Lunchtime in RomeJulia Michalski | Episode 298
In this week’s episode of Lunchtime in Rome, the guys welcome special guest Julia Michalski to the table. Julia, a dental hygienist by day and Young Life…
Lunchtime in RomeThe Importance of Healing | Episode 297
In this week’s episode, the guys – Jay, Eric, and Chris – gather at the table to tackle a powerful and often overlooked topic: the importance of healing…
Lunchtime in RomeProcessing the Passing of Charlie Kirk
In this week’s episode of Lunchtime in Rome, the guys—Jay, Eric, Brian, and Chris—dive into the theme of healing and how recent events have impacted them…
Lunchtime in RomeDistractions | Episode 295
Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 295 is titled “Distractions” What gets in our way? What is…
Lunchtime in RomeUnfamiliar Emotions | Episode 294
Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 294 is titled “Unfamiliar Emotions.” Have you ever felt bad but for…
Lunchtime in RomeBack to School | Episode 293
Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 293 is titled “Back to School.” What is it like to go back to…
Lunchtime in RomeBrenda Tremblay | Episode 292
Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 292 is titled “Brenda Tremblay!” Last week we listed our dream list…
Lunchtime in RomeAt The Table | Episode 291
Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 291 is titled “At The Table”. We’ve had MANY folks sit at The Table…
Lunchtime in RomeEmonie Campbell | Episode 290
Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 290 is titled “Emonie Campbell”. Emonie lives life to the fullest…
Lunchtime in RomeWhy So Guarded? | Episode 289
Welcome everyone and pull up a seat at the table. It’s Lunchtime in Rome. Tonight’s episode 289 is titled “Why so guarded?” Tonight Jay will tell us all about…
Lunchtime in RomeVacations, Good and Bad | Episode 288
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…
Lunchtime in RomeAm I Wrong? | Episode 287
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…
Lunchtime in RomeBella Is Back! | Episode 286
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…
Lunchtime in RomeNoise: Part 2 | Episode 285
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…
Lunchtime in RomeNoise: Part 1 | Episode 284
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…
Lunchtime in RomeTriggers | Episode 283
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…
Lunchtime in RomeConspiracy Theories | Episode 282
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…
Lunchtime in RomeGab Hershman | Episode 281
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…
Lunchtime in RomePet Peeves | Episode 280
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…