1. Elevating Ordinary Conversations

Written By Jon Marc & Teresa Grodi

VIDEO VERSION

Audio Version

Time Stamps

2:50 - Conversation as a foreshadowing of Heaven

6:08 - Culture of bad conversations

8:14 - Upholding the dignity of the other

12:23 - Conversation as an amazing Act of Faith 

12:50 - Why gossip and slander are evil

19:11 - Conversation as context for growing in maturity 

20:31 - G.K. Chesterton: The “Patron Saint” of Conversation 

22:20 - “There are no ordinary people" 

27:50 - A safe space for “Dad jokes” 

30:12 - Be proactive and plan a conversation! 

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Episode Description

In this pilot episode JonMarc and Teresa begin with a pursuit of truth through conversation. What does it mean to elevate the ordinary conversations we have every day? Let's unpack how to have sincere open-minded discussions with people in pursuit of truth.

Notes

Middle Earth Mug: http://bit.ly/2UulwPV

Vertellis - A great game to foster real conversation: vertellis.com. We love the couples version of the game, but there are other versions, as well. 

Lord of the Rings mugs - JonMarc’s mug was an *awesome Christmas gift from Teresa, purchased a Oscha Slings. Handmade, sustainably-produced Middle Earth gifts: www.oschaslings.com

G.K. Chesterton Society - Get to know about our favorite thinker and family patron, G.K.Chesteron: www.chesterton.org

Jon Marc & Teresa Grodi

Teresa is a member of the Body of Christ, a wife, and a mother of five. She was born, raised, and resides in the Diocese of Toledo, OH. Teresa received her B.A. and M.A. in History at Bowling Green State University, where she met her husband JonMarc. She has been involved in ministry in many capacities and currently organizes pilgrimages for Catholic Faith Journeys. Teresa and JonMarc love to take walks and to discuss faith, philosophy, culture, food, the Domestic Church, the Feminine Genius, and the C.S. Lewis Space Trilogy, among other things.

JonMarc is the Chief Operating Officer of the Coming Home Network International and has been interviewed on EWTN programs such as Life on the Rock and The Journey Home, as well as various radio programs. A graduate student of philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville, JonMarc resides in Perrysburg, OH, with his wife and five young children.  Some of his favorite topics for discussion & writing are the nature of religious faith, aesthetics, Catholic Social Teaching, the writings of G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien, and various intersections of philosophy and theology in family life. You can connect with JonMarc via the Coming Home Network, on social media, or where he occasionally writes at www.RestatementOfTheObvious.com.

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