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Catholic in a Small Town
In this weekly podcast, Mac and Katherine, who are Catholic converts, talk about raising kids, Catholic issues, scouting, movies, books, games, podcasts and anything else that comes up. Mac and Katherine have been podcasting since 2006.
Episodes
Catholic in a Small TownCST #746: Everything Hurts
Mac & Kat are both in need of ibuprofen, after cleaning out the garage, Mac watches a whole bunch of TV, and Kat walks us through the existential…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #745: LoQuisha, the Space Vampire
Mac & Kat are still settling into the new empty nest routine, no stellar movies but Carry-On is pretty good, folks are moving over to locals, and Katherine…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #744: More Cowbell!
Kat & her siblings clean out the last attic space in the family house, Mac watches depressing movies all alone, and it's crazy cold here in the South. Our…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #743: Snow Day!
Most of the chickens come home to roost for a snow day, Fandor Nodor takes on a big topic, and listening to the Holy Spirit can lead to small consolations or…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #742: 20+C+M+B+25
Jude logistics, a low-key New Year, an Epiphany party and a first time ever Epiphany home blessing at the Barron's. Also, we look back over our entertainment…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #741: A Griswold-level Situation
It's a different Christmas for the Barrons as we get used to empty nesting, we take a trip to South GA, Homestead might be the worst movie this year, Locals is…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #740: Homesteading Cocktails
Lots of plaid, pipes, and John Senior talk at the Liturgy of the Land conference, Red One has remarkable heart, and conversion today is going to come from our…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #739: He was the Doggiest of Dogs
We say goodbye to our beloved golden retriever, Max. Mac embraces full handimanhood, Fly Me To the Moon is fine, and we wander through the Advent Blues. Movies…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #738: Thanksgiving in a Box
The Barrons call in help for a post-wedding Thanksgiving, the newlyweds show back up, Kat takes in Wicked, and we talk about whether The End of the Affair is…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #737: Bouquet Grenade
Ladies and gentlemen: Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Barron! The kids are married!! All about the mess of family and guests and rehearsals and speeches and logistics. Also…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #736: Where's the Remote to my Candles?
Katherine is in charge of the booze for the wedding, Mac gets a taste of the "good" life, Reality Bites actually rules, the Aeneid is crazy violent, and…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #735: A Kathrocentric Universe
We get the chance to adult with our adult children, lots of tennis for Mac, and wedding rehearsal prep for Katherine. Nobody Wants This is sharp, A Room with a…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #734: Draw a Line
The Barrons head to Birmingham to heckle Paul Kingsnorth, Mac finds the best pipe shop ever, Goodbye Christopher Robin fails to endear you to any of the…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #733: A Kegerator Phase
Kat waxes on about her pilgrimage, tis the season for scarier stuff (The Stand, Cloverfield), Mac actually finishes a book, and a listener goes way back in our…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #732: Cheesy Sugar
Our dogs become those people who send back food at a restaurant, Kat stresses out about upcoming events, Colby takes refuge at our place and Mac takes a big…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #731: Most Terrain Vehicle
Mac & Kat cut their camping trip short because of Hurricane Helene. Sam says Halloween is the most boring horror movie he's ever seen, and Mac realizes the…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #730: Chesterton's Gastronomic Catastrophe
There are more dog woes for the Barrons. One Life is uplifting but boring, and Katherine is getting all up into Benedictine spirituality. Movies & TV: One Life…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #729: Debatably Awful
Mac & Kat ramble on about 80s TV, Mac gets invited to a debate party, and Max is slowing way down. Kat travels back to Jurassic World, and we discuss spiritual…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #728: There and Back Again
We drop the boy off again at boarding school and try to provide some comfort for another new St. Greg's family. Peace Like a River is lyrical, charming, and…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #727: Exercise: Don't Do It!
Sam turns 19, boxing robots (and father/son stuff) still make me cry, and we talk about the true price of convenience. Movies & TV: Real Steel Bad Monkey…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #726: "Temu" is Chinese for "Gluttony"
Sam and "the boyz" have a super nerdy bachelor party weekend, Jude's face explodes, we fall for Gosling and Blunt again, get entranced by the Exorcist Files…
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CST 725: Post Tornado Trauma Syndrome
We spend a weekend in Richmond, VA as Jude visits friends, preplanning has started for Mac, and we are running out of space at our dining room table. Twisters…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #724: Apropos
As Mac's Summer draws to a close, the Barrons make the most of local concerts, pellet grills, American epics, and assassination attempts. Also, Mac cries like…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #723: Sweating Like a Juggler in Church
Katherine wrestles with one of life's biggest problems: how to organize a home library. The Quiet Place Day One is a solid addition to the series, Mac does not…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #722: Like…Kanawha County
Mac & Kat head to West Virginia to confirm it is, in fact, "almost heaven." Ridley Scott's Robin Hood is a real stinker, The Hunter is charming but foul, and…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #721: Can't Win 'em All
All boat rides can't be the best, especially when you are all mad at each other and you forget to fill the tank! Inside Out 2 is fun and Shogun is probably not…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #720: Stand By Me is NOT a Horror Movie
Our old friend Zina stops in for an afternoon, Max continues to slow down, The fam watches an 80's classic, and Katherine waxes nostalgic for fathers. Movies &…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #719: Overly Complicated Godzilla Analogies
Jude is back in the nest after an exiting camping adventure involving breakdowns, bears, and too much teenage boy stuff. We finally see Godzilla Minus One…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #718: Everything Annoys Mac and Katherine
CST 718: Everything Annoys Mac and Katherine Mac and Katherine are on the road, they have uncomfortable conversations about prayer, and Furiosa is amazing but…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #717: The Tombstone Show
Audio issues, Max's gross bump, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and more Tombstone talk than you can shake a six-shooter at. Movies & TV: Kingdom of the…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #716: It's about Community
Camping trips, seeing Jude, Mother's Day, The Fall Guy is the best!, and we lament about not plugging into the community. Movies & TV: The Fall Guy The…
Catholic in a Small TownSpecial: Engaged at 18
In the first episode of Sam and Mena's podcast, they introduce themselves and tell their love story so far. Stay tuned! More episodes of Engaged at 18
Catholic in a Small TownCST #715: Echo Chamber of Vapidness
Car issues, raised bed gardening, and a never-ending tennis season consume our week. We consume Civil War and Fallout as we ponder the profundity of knowing…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #714: We Have a Leaf Problem
After almost three weeks, we regale you with wasabi accidents, low canine platelet counts, and an abundance of leaf-blowers. We've watched lots of stuff to…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #713: Justified Ineptitude
Jude is home! The table has left the building! Kat & Jennifer go camping, Supercell is very "B", Manhunt isn't as good as everyone says and Brideshead…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #712: It's OK, I Used A Sharpie
Jude turns 15 and gets a visit from Ben, Katherine has a tea with the book club ladies, American Fiction is super sharp but problematic, and A Severe Mercy…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #711: I Don't Know How Babies are Made on that Planet, but I Bet it Ain't Good
Katherine is getting a little better, we get an unexpected update on Jude, Dune Part 2 is worth the trip to the theater and we talk about the importance of…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #710: Quality of Mercy is Not Strained
The Barrons travel to Scranton to visit Jude, Kat is sick, and SAM GETS ENGAGED! We talk about True Grit, Miss Potter, and an abundance of English regency-era…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #709: The Tickle
Mac suffers the grind and the tickle (not a euphemism), Sam is back in town, Argyl is not worth your time, but Self-Reliance and The Guard are, and we wax…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #708: Nice AND Sketchy
Kat takes Jude back to Scranton. We live the empty-nester's life with the food subscription service to prove it. We show Jude what everyone compares his school…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #707: Ridiculously Magical
Sam becomes a working man, Mac & Kat take off to the mountains, Maggie Moore(s) is pretty dark, and we catch up on lots of emails from you, good people of…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #706: An Apocalypse & An Epiphany
Our week is bookended by parties, Die Hard+Towering Inferno = Skyscraper and Kat has thoughts…lots of thoughts… on Barbie. Movies & TV: Skyscraper Godzilla…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #705: Bar Stool Wisdom from St. Teresa
Barron Christmas recap, Last Night in Soho is disappointing, Shakespeare in Love is more problematic that we remember, but just as entertaining as ever, and we…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #704: Kat's Emotional Lead-Up to Christmas
We get Jude home, despite his best efforts, Tristan & Cheyenne's party was a delight, Fred Claus was not, Leaving the World Behind gets top marks for style and…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #703: The Rug Situation
Kat is disappointed with a rug purchase but is super-proud of our clean blinds, Mac revisits Die Hard 35 years after his first viewing, Four Christmases is…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #702: The World is Crazy, Ya'll!
Kat is going to a chiropractor, we are treated to breakfast with some great listeners, Ben is almost all moved out, Lady Ballers is a throw-back silly comedy…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #701: You Think You Had a Big Thanksgiving?
The Barrons head to Swainsboro for a huge Thanksgiving. Jude is back in PA, Sam is driving a little red truck, Ben is moving out, and Mac is sporting new rims!…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #700: Forsooth, Thou Art a Lusty Youman!
Kat takes the camper to pick up Jude from St. Greg's, Ben signs a lease, Mac installs dust collection in the shop, Monarch is disappointing, and Robin Hood is…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #699: Everything is Awful
Kat keeps busy with work and executor duties and still finds time for camper-backing questions. Dreamin' Wild is disappointing, and we talk about despair…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #698: Put Your Chairs Up First
We wrap up the annual GLS State Park camping trip where we got to show off our new teardrop. We watch the classic Aliens with the boys, make a case for The…
Catholic in a Small TownCST #697: Don't Lose Your Laundry Basket!
Kat & Sam go visit Jude, Mac is knee deep in paper-writing, Spooky Buddies gets a little theological, and we talk through our anxieties about Jude at boarding…