Catholic in a Smalltown Podcast

CST #217: Summer Napping and Parish Hoping

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 28 May 2012 18:40:24 +0000

Mac is out for summer? What are your summer projects? Mac puts up lots of fence. Kat saw the Avengers, The Vow, and This Means War. Mac reads alternate history. We also discuss our reasons for leaving our home parish.

Movies mentioned:

The Avengers

The Vow

This Means War

Books Mentioned:

Leviathan, Behemoth, and Goliath by Scott Westerfield

CST #216: In Memory of Mrs. Elaine

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:00:07 +0000

We talk about the passing of Katherine's mom, MC gets an award, the Avengers is the greatest movie ever, Tree of Life is amazing until the end, and we give our perspective on Hospice Care.

CST #215: Skylanders - Great Game or Money Hole?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:05:41 +0000

Updates on Kat's Mom and cousin, our boys heavily invest in Skylanders, we enjoyed Hunger Games and take part in the annointing of the sick.

CST #214: Treasure Buddies Worse Than Battlefield Earth!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:05:12 +0000

The Barron family goes through some hard times... not counting having to sit through Cruddy Buddies.

CST #213: And Introducing Gus

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:56:00 +0000

We're back from a long break, we have a new dog - a golden retriever, Jude is three, Kat talks about Beutiful Boy and Forget me Not, Mac talks about Robopocalyse and Fault in our Stars, and we respond to a listener that questions the Church's political stance on contraception.

CST #212: Real Robots!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:04:11 +0000

Ben has a butt cheek full of stitches, we ohh and ahh over Real Steal, Kat shares an app you fellas won't care about and we talk about talking through miscommunication in marriage.

CST #211: Plain Glazed in a Small Town

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:10:56 +0000

The Krispy Kream fairies show up, Mac brews, we're godparents, Mac takes a fresh look at In Time, Kat takes a hint and wears a helmet, and we remind everybody not to judge small families.

CST #210: Chick Tracks and CG Apes

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:19:00 +0000

This week: We debate the Pros and Cons of getting an iPhone, our boys lose Pinewood derby with really great looking cars, Mac's iPod disappears, Rise of the Apes underwhelms, Justin Bieber wears his heart on his sleeve, we bemoan a lack of the sacred in little Jesus cups, and ask you to keep an eye out for Chick Tracks.

CST #209: Impossibly Good Movies

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:52:09 +0000

Mac and Katherine review the holidays and the new Sherlock Holmes and Mission Impossible movies. We read from plety of email and talk about New Evangelizers.

CST #208: Hanna - Not the Best Holiday Movie

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:09:01 +0000

We review Hanna, miss the boys, play through Trine and discuss whether Midnight Mass is a cheat.

CST #207: Tis the Season to Be Busy!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:41:21 +0000

Decorating the tree, watching Up All Night, and taking the time to be joyful.

CST #206: Huzzah!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:40:05 +0000

Colonial Williamsburg, the new Missal, a ton of emails, The Muppets, Twilight, and treating advent like lent.

CST #205: Children Will Break Your Heart

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:37:51 +0000

Mac leaves the Macbook on a bus, Kat makes sure everyone knows the difference b/w Grimm and Once Upon a Time, Allyson Sweeney gives us some good advice, and we already know that our children will break our heart.

CST #204: Just "In Time" for a Change

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:03:49 +0000

The time change gets us again, lots of camping, Katherine sees the movie "In Time", and you guys help us deal with our kids in Church.

CST #203:Katherine Does Not Get Wicked

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:10:30 +0000

Katherine & Jennifer go see Wicked, Mac & Fr. Ben go see Moneyball, and how do you keep your kids from becoming tech zombies?

CST #202: Terra Nova Seemed Lika a Good Idea

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:48:45 +0000

Mac bottles some beer and reads Area 51, we watch Terra Nova and Transformers Dark of the Moon, read from a plethera of emails, and talk about homeschooling.

CST #201: Mac Gets a Mugshot

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:35:46 +0000

Jail House Brewery is my new favorite place, we get to watch Mass Confusion, we get to attend a Q&A for a documentary, Thor is pretty cool, Where the Wild Things Are is required viewing if you have a little boy in your life, you guys keep the feedback coming, and what do you say to your kids about houses of friends?

CST #200: Katherine Glows About Friday Night Lights

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:18:40 +0000

We have a wonderful family moment learning about 911, Katherine's addicted to Friday Night Lights, Mac loved True Grit, no mail, and its all about daddy issues.

CST #199: Are You Ready for the Hunger Games?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:51:00 +0000

Ben & I are LOVING the original Zelda, Kat discusses legal advice for homeschoolers, we give you two reviews of the Hunger Games, and Mac realizes the way he reacts to people sometimes is not exactly Christ - like.

Our theme music is by Mary Bragg find her at Marybragg.com

Links mentioned:

homeschoolcompliance.com

hslda.org

CST #198: We Will Rebuild

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:03:00 +0000

Jude is into trains, our show gets an air date, Kat watches Crazy Stupid Love, and we talk about the spiritual desert of our own making.

CST # 197: Stillness

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:23:37 +0000

We're Back! Cowboys & Aliens, 24, The Hunger Games, lots of Jane Austin, your book recommendations, and we talk about God being in the stillness, not the big "signs."

We'll Be Back Soon

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 02:58:39 +0000

A quick message that we haven't gone away and we'll have a new show very shortly!

CST #196: Mass Confusion

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:55:00 +0000

We shot a sitcom. How bizaar is that? We also watched Sherlock and read Ashes and the Magician's Assistant. Catachism lesson on #2223 - how to be a better parent.

CST #195: X-Men is a First Class Flick!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:38:16 +0000

Its been three weeks since our last show, so we've got alot to talk about: too much VBS, waisted time, lots of movies, lots of email, and beware of any cult of personality... especially in the church.

CST #194: Katherine & Don King - Separated at Birth

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 30 May 2011 11:27:47 +0000

Cub scout camping, sinus infections, Kat's mom has brain cancer. We review a ton of little books and vent some frustrations about our parrish.

CST #193: Worst Hotel Ever!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 11 May 2011 22:38:30 +0000

Mac's B-day and Mothers' Day both "sublimate". Kat gorges herslef on movies. And we discuss divine impulses of mercy.

CST #192: Easter Oops.

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:15:59 +0000

In take number two - Mac cuts his foot, Katherine waxes romantic over the royal wedding and we bemoan the lack of piety at our Good Friday service.

CST#191: The Source Code

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:29:42 +0000

Another hotel show from our trip to Athens, GA. We review The Source Code and talk about how doubting is part of our faith.

CST #190: High Praise for Band of Brothers

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:16:51 +0000

After being gone for three weeks, we brag on the Sweenies, Band of Brothers, and how amazing Katherine... and all the other women in our lives are.

CST #189: Giving Up Teeth For Lent

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:38:43 +0000

In a special fundraiser marathon edition we celebrate Jude's 2nd b-day, Katherine is uplifted by the Devil, and we discuss lenten sacrifices and going to Adoration.

CST #188: Gaurdian Angels or Just Fate?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:06:17 +0000

Doing the show over a two week period, Life as We know It, we inspire someone to stop using birth control, and God keeps Jude from getting run over!

CST #187: Rachel Balducci is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 02:31:31 +0000

Get out your "say the wrong thing" bingo cards, we're blazing a trail! Mac's working too hard, Kat's playing Harry Potter Lego too much, you guys send us the greatest commercial ever, and Rachel Balducci is the Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.

Greatest commerical ever: http://video.yahoo.com/watch/8729284/24080174

Our theme song is by Mary Bragg. Find her at MaryBragg.com

CST #186: How many REAL friends are in your Social Network?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 04:57:00 +0000

Mac has a new job, Kat's been working too much, we review Salt & The Social Network, and we hope our kids stay Catholic.

CST #185: Holy Fashion Accessories, Batman

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:01:47 +0000

We take a road trip to Mac's parents', Kat & the boys enjoy National Treasure, we must have hit a nerve on abrogation, and what's with all the black guys wearing Rosaries?

CST #184: The Christmas of Poo!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 04:00:35 +0000

A stressful Christmas day filled with... you can tell by the title, Joss Whedon provides plenty of entertainment, and is the USCCB making holy days of obligation too easy?

CST #183: Tron Legacy is a Christmas Miracle!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:47:00 +0000

There's a new dog in town, Mac & the boys loved Tron Legacy, Catholic marriage counseling, and go to a penance service!

CST #182: Don't Become a Prisoner of This Show!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 04:10:34 +0000

Decorating and getting packages, Mac hated The Prisoner, Kat is in love with Hoarders, and we're struggling with homeschooling.

CST #181: iMac Love...Scandelous!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:55:49 +0000

We revel in our new buy, the kids just keep breaking ornaments, don't see Going the distance, rent Guilty Party, and please be quiet before mass.

CST #180: Flying High with Hiccup!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 03:30:01 +0000

We're still getting the house situated, Thankgiving was great, Kat has "The Talk" with the boys, we forgot how good How to Train Your Dragon was, Hulu Plus sucks, and do you really deserve a gold star if you didn't go to an orgy recently?

CST #178: Rub-a-Dub-Dub

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:08:40 +0000

Ben has a sleep-over party, Sean has a podcast, Father has lunch at our place, and Mac & Kat get a bath!

CST #178: Car Tetris

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 02:39:27 +0000

We record a short-ish car show on the way back from an Atlanta trip to an edu conference and an IKEA shopping trip.

CST #177: We're Stil Alive!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:27:35 +0000

Just a quick show to let everybody out there know we're still alive.

CST #176: Nuts!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:50:27 +0000

It turned fall... and back again, Kat has gone "nuts" about laundry, Mac finished To Kill A Mockingbird, Starbucks' Via is great, and we're missing our Magnificat!

CST #175: Alec Baldwin is The Man

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 03:04:23 +0000

Remodelling continues, North Face was a bust, 30 Rock is back (Hurray), and you should always be ready to defend your faith.

CST #174: Saint of 9/11

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:54:00 +0000

We're breathing drywall dust, Kat hated The Last Song, Clash of the Titans was a let down, One Church, One Voice, and we talk about The Saint of 9/11.

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feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:35:24 +0000

CST #173: Back to School

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:34:05 +0000

Mac goes back to school, the house is coming along loudly, Mac gets "Bourne" again, we explain why we homeschool, and our bishop stops by!

CST #172: Room for One More?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:30:28 +0000

Construction continues, playing the Force Unleashed, don't wach Mutant Chronicles, and considering God's will in respect to adopting.

CST #171: You'd Be Crazy Not to Love a Movie With This Much Heart

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:06:44 +0000

CNMC was great, construction has begun on our upstairs, Crazy Heart was great, A Boy & His Blob is good too; and use your talents!

CST #170: Whupt!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:24:00 +0000

We rag on our St. Augustine trip, talk about Whip It, answer email and Christina Tipit must have read today's gospel.

CST #169: Inception

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:45:16 +0000

Heading to a family reunion, see Inception, don't even rent Legion, and pray the rosary with your family.

CST #168: Extraordinary Measures...Like Tasing Babies

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:47:57 +0000

Mac applies for a new job, the boys spend a week at Grandma's, Extrodinary Measures makes Mac cry, and baptism is the basis of all our faiths.

CST #167: Raising Virtuous Daughters

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:20:51 +0000

Too many birthday parties, bed troubles, Knight and Day is better than the A-team, and Joan asks us what we want her daughters to know.

CST #166: Shutter to Think I Wasted My Time Watching This Movie

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:41:11 +0000

In a shorter than anticipated show, we talk about Mac NOT winning the Father of the Year Award and go over a slew of movies we've watched.

CST #165: The Disney Show

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 03:27:10 +0000

All about our Disney vacation.

CST #164: Our Pentecostal Roots

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 24 May 2010 10:55:24 +0000

Mac finishes school, Colby graduates, Kat plans for Disney, Ingloroious Bastards really is pretty amazing, and we talk about our pentecostal pasts.

CST #163: Yeah But, We Still Liked It

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 17 May 2010 03:38:26 +0000

School's end is near, we liked Iron Man 2 & Zombieland, and sometimes you actually get what you pray for.

CST #162: As We Forgive Those...

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 03 May 2010 21:22:11 +0000

Last minute parade plans, Empire with the boys, Highlight's Top Secret Adventures, your mail, and forgiveness - the central message of the gospels.

CST #161: "Cutthroat" Comments

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:40:36 +0000

Relay for Life, CNMC, Cutthroat Island, 2012, Risk with a 7 year old, your mail, and being discerning about our entertainment.

CST #160: Our Strong-Willed...I Mean High Needs Child

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:52:00 +0000

A crazy week, our trip to Savannah, Gran Torino, Adventures of Clutch Powers, Lux DLX, and God's little joke on us: Jude.

CST #159: Bare "Bones" Podcasting... From the Porch

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:20:00 +0000

From the porch, Jude eats a Lego, Colby goes Eagle, Kat watches Bones and can’t explain herself.

CST #158: Stay at Home, Mom

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 11:33:00 +0000

We're all recovering from a stomach bug, we spend too much to see How to Train Your Dragon, loved Fantastic Mr. Fox, thought Couples Retreat was OK. We recommend the iPieta app, here from lots of feedback and talk about our decision for Kat to stay at home.

Inside Marriage: Episode 3

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:02:00 +0000

Here's a short one where we ponder why God created Woman to need to talk to be intimate and Man to need intimate times in order to want to talk.

Email us at feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com

CST #157: Mania of Self-Expression

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:27:00 +0000

Rough week at school, Kat looks down on Big Labowski, Beer Wars, Bright Star, a meditation on St. Joseph reminds us its not about "us."

CST #156: Can't Do Without That Magnificat!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:32:00 +0000

New washers and other calamiities, graphic contst, Kat reviews Keith and Dakota Sky, Mac can't stop playing Space Miner, and dicipline in daily prayer might actually make lent worthwile...DUH!

CST #155: Feedback From the Moon

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:31:00 +0000

Ben's ignoring Kat, Sam has become quite the helper, Kat is getting old, Moon is a great movie, we hear lots of feedback, and long for the "good old days" of Church culture.

CST #154: Don't Make Us Do It!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:01:00 +0000

In this marathon edition of CST we revel in snow, read plenty of pirate lit and are taken aback by the gore of The Wolfman.

Inside Marriage: Episode 2

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:02:00 +0000

Another short conversation about the issue of being late and how that has impacted our marriage.

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Catholic Book Club: Choosing Beauty Chapter 5

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:53:00 +0000

Using the book "Choosing Beauty" by Gina Loehr as a guide, I'll be talking with women about how choosing beauty in our spiritual lives changes us in profound ways. In this fifth episode, I talk with singer, songwriter and soon-to-be new mom, Sarah Bauer about Chapter 5: Temperance.

Find Sarah on the web at Sarahbauer.com

Get Gina's book at catholiccompany.com

Send thoughts to cstbookclub@gmail.com

Find Mary Bragg's song "So Happy" at marybragg.com

Go to SQPN.com for more great content

Find us at iTunes

CST #153: Don't get Your Back Up

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:50:00 +0000

Mac wasn't such a jerk this Sunday, Jude is walking, Super Bowl plans, 500 Days of Summer, Nick Chase, Cool Feet, and don't get upset if you can't attachment parent.

Inside Marriage: Episode #1

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Just a little something we put together about an issue that has come up recently in our marriage.

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CST #152: Open To Life

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:09:00 +0000

We have no heat, trays keep coming in the mail, the boys liked The Dark Crystal, we liked Top Gear, and Kat feels bad for praying for "that time of the month".

CST #151: Reading Into The Reader

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:53:00 +0000

MLK Day, getting Lost agian, Littleflowerproject.org, and Katherine sees alot in The Reader.

CST #150: Smoke Detectors and Lightning Rods

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:25:00 +0000

New Year's at the Willits's, Quiz Bowl in Savannah, Sunday morning disasters, The Nativity Story, Angel Wars, appshopper.com, Angela and the Baby Jesus, and Brit Hume.

CST #149: The End (of the year) is Near

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:32:00 +0000

We fly with no show notes and ramble about favorite Christmas presents, and talk about Mac's top 5 movies of '09.

CST #148: And So This Is Christmas

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:16:00 +0000

Back from Blakely, Angels & Demons, Avatar, Terminator Salvation, Anne Rice's Road to Cana.

CST #147: Peace - Noel - Joy

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:02:00 +0000

Mac & Kat decorate the house, discover Braid & Julie & Julia, try to stay grounded with your email, and attempt to live the joy of the resurrection!

CST #146: New Moon Better Than The Old Moon

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:16:00 +0000

Thanksgiving festivities, new furniture, Kat saw New Moon, Mac waxes nostalgic over Krull, and we recommend beginning ceremonial traditions with the fam.

CST#145.5: Actually, It Is The End of The World

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:26:00 +0000

Another car show, on the way home from seeing 2012.

CST #145: Its Not the End of the World

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:39:00 +0000

Ben turned 7 and had a sleepover, we review Planet 51 and revisit Star Trek, and what does the Church say about the apocalypse?

CST #144: He WAS Spartacus

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:21:00 +0000

Spartacus goes to doggie heaven, V is still cool after all these years, and Mac & Kat throw down about germs at communion.

CST #143: The Need for Creeds

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:25:00 +0000

Cub Scout trips, zombie batteries, Transformers 2, lots of voice feedback, and how great is our creed?

CST #142: Our House is Where the Wild Things Are

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:51:00 +0000

Carcasting this week: Green Measles, Sam likes brunettes, the emotional truth of Wild Things, and how to raise bos who respect women.

CST #141: Wrestling with DRAMA

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:01:00 +0000

Mac is in uberlove with Ubercaster, The Wrestler is good but rough, and Kat deals with small town drama.

CST #140: Give Me a (Point) Break

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:23:00 +0000

Podcasting from the backyard, we talk about first Friday Mass, Point Break does NOT hold up over time, and is geo-politics ready for Jesus?

Catholic Book Club: Choosing Beauty Chapter 4

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:28:00 +0000

Using the book "Choosing Beauty" by Gina Loehr as a guide, I'll be talking with women about how choosing beauty in our spiritual lives changes us in profound ways. In this fourth episode, I talk with podcaster, blogger, and author Lisa Hendey about the virtue of Fortitude.

Get Gina's book at catholiccompany.com

Send thoughts to cstbookclub@gmail.com

Find Mary Bragg's song "So Happy" at marybragg.com

Go to SQPN.com for more great content

Find us at iTunes

CST #139: Sudocrack

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:15:00 +0000

Kat’s surgery goes off without a hitch, Ben is into Bakugans, don’t fast forward through Flash Fowad and clearly, the Devil created Sudoku.

Catholic Book Club: Choosing Beauty Chapter 3

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:13:00 +0000

Using the book "Choosing Beauty" by Gina Loehr as a guide, I'll be talking with women about how choosing beauty in our spiritual lives changes us in profound ways. In this third episode, I talk with radio host Jennifer Willits, of The Catholics Next Door, about the virtue of Justice.

Get Gina's book at catholiccompany.com

Send thoughts to cstbookclub@gmail.com

Find Mary Bragg's song "So Happy" at marybragg.com

Go to SQPN.com for more great content

Find us at iTunes

Catholic Book Club: Choosing Beauty Chapter 2

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:17:00 +0000

Using the book "Choosing Beauty" by Gina Loehr as a guide, I'll be talking with women about how choosing beauty in our spiritual lives changes us in profound ways. In this second episode, I talk with author, blogger and mom of five, Rachel Balducci about the virtue of Prudence.

Get Gina's book at catholiccompany.com

Send thoughts to cstbookclub@gmail.com

Find Mary Bragg's song "So Happy" at marybragg.com

Go to SQPN.com for more great content

CST #138: Coraline & GB Crash

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:13:00 +0000

Kat's got a surgery coming up, Mac loved Coraline, and GarageBand ruins our day.

Catholic Book Club: Choosing Beauty Chapter 1

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:26:00 +0000

Using the book "Choosing Beauty" by Gina Loehr as a guide, I'll be talking with women about how choosing beauty in our spiritual lives changes us in profound ways. In this first episode I talk with my mom, Elaine Smith, about how the idea of beauty has impacted her life.

Get Gina's book at catholiccompany.com

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Find Mary Bragg's song "So Happy" at marybragg.com

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CST #137: The Royal Tenebaums

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:12:00 +0000

Homeshoolers attacked by ducks! The Tenenbaums return Home! We have to defend the faith!

CST #136: Eagle Scouts & Fruits of the Spirit

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:04:00 +0000

We help Colby finish his Eagle Scout project, talk to Father Ben about District 9 and try to apply the fruits of the Spirit in a terrible local tragedy.

CST #135: Duct Tape Fashions

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:53:00 +0000

Mac's back from Baltimore, Sam has "transformed" into a 4 year old, Jude is cleaned from original sin, Greek is entertaining.. for Kat. Oh yeah, we should pray.

CST #134: The Angry Show

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:39:00 +0000

Kat hates CiCi's Pizza, Mac is curious about an "Angry" sandwich, Dollhouse is pretty boring, our kids are into Heroes, lots of voicemail, and distractions during Mass.

CST #133: Back to #&$* School

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:37:00 +0000

Mac has to go back to school, but the gutters are clean. Too many movies and shows to mention. And Katherine is tired... weepy tired.

CST #132: Treehouse Complete!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:23:00 +0000

We recap Jekyll with the Willits, Mac finished the treehouse, Time Traverler's Wife is OK, Aliens is still awesome, and faith really can help.

CST #131: Chim-Chimi-Knee

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:35:00 +0000

Last minute roof work, long over due knee work, Surface is cool, and Ben wants to be like Mac.

CST #130: Surfwise

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:42:00 +0000

We're back home, manly work and girlie showers, lots of entertainment to catch you up on, and we look at the movie Surfwise from a Catholic perspective.

CST #129: Repost of the best Hotel Room Show Ever!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:04:00 +0000

Kat & I depart from our regular format to do a low-tech recap of last weekend's CNMC.

CST # 128: Holy Eucharist!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:22:00 +0000

This week, Mac's ears recover from a weekend with the Willits, we defy you to like Defiance, and we talk about the Eucharistic Congress.

CST #127: Pixar is Brilliant! That's What Up!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:01:00 +0000

Vacation complaints, go see Up, not Night at the Museum 2, Judith is scandalous and the pope knows him some St. Paul!

CST #126: More Scandalous Than Usual

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:58:00 +0000

This week Mac already starts to lose track of the days, we pack for vacation, we just don't care about Valkyrie, and we talk about Chris West getting into hot water.

CST #125: Yes, Star Trek Is Now Cool

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 25 May 2009 01:08:00 +0000

Graduation, playing in slow motion, the CNMC, Star Trek, and why can't we adopt a frozen embryo?

CST #124: Keeping the Sabbath

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 19 May 2009 02:25:00 +0000

This Week, Mac gets a smile from Jude, school is winding down, we get "Lost" in finale week, and we harp on taking time for family on the Sabbath.

CST #123: Happy Mother's Day Marathon

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:54:00 +0000

This Week, we play a game show with Kat's mom and try to raise a few bucks for SQPN. We also talk about Wolverine and The Shack.

CST #122: Back in the Saddle

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 04 May 2009 10:54:00 +0000

It's been a long time. We catch up on the last three weeks in our small town.

CST #121: Wild Things...I Think I Love You

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:25:00 +0000

Spring Break comes to an end; we buy a brood of chicks, BSG was great from the beginning; there's a Where the Wild Things Are movie coming out; and make the most of Holy Week.

CST #120: Confession...Old School Style

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:22:00 +0000

We're adjusting to life...and podcasting with a baby; Mac says goodbye to BSG; and Kat prefers confession like you see in the movies.

CST # 119: Jude Meets World

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:59:00 +0000

It's a short show about the arrival of the newest Barron boy. Lock up your daughters, folks!

CST #118: That's "Almsgiving"...Without The "P"

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:51:00 +0000

No yet, last Friday was sort of unplugged, we recommend Horton Hears Who, don't know if we can recommend The Shack, and talk about almsgiving in the Lenten season.

CST #117: Pregnant Belly Button Lent

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:26:00 +0000

Homebirth on the horizon, Man on Wire, and Lent is on its way.

CST #116: Sciatica is a pain in the Butt

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:16:00 +0000

This week we fill you in on Katherine's butt pain (that baby is laying on her last nerve!), how Mac had a great husband moment, beautiful warm weather, and our family feeds us all weekend. We share reviews of Eagle Eye and Lake of Fire, as well as ask you to watch Man on Wire this week and let us know what you think. To round out, we hear your emails about the issue of altar servers.

CST #115: Boys Will Be Alter Boys

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:34:00 +0000

Katherine is limping around our house which is not expanding, Mac is revisiting the Matrix trilogy and rolling the world up into a big sticky ball. In Catholic Stuff we look at the role of alter boys in raising male leaders... and complain about our parish.

CST #114: Car Holes and Wine Poopie

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:48:00 +0000

Sam's got pneumonia, we're cookin' like crazy, no SQPN babies yet. We're far too entertained with Lost, BSG, Stuff White People Like, and World of Goo!

CST #113: Better Than A Dead Hamster

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:15:00 +0000

Its been two weeks since the last show. Colds have come and almost gone, it's finally cold outside, West Wing Alias and Okami have been entertaining us, no feedback, and its a week of prayer for Christian unity. Oh yeah, don't get a dead hamster.

CST #112: Epiphicophany

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:27:00 +0000

Christmas hits and misses, holiday trips, Benjamin Button, resolutions, and the book, Boys Should Be Boys.

CST #111: Mad Mac

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:09:00 +0000

We starve our dogs (not really), look at the year in review, Mac revisits the Mad Max saga, we look forward to the Jan return of Lost and BSG, and we get pretty fired up about the Church abuse scandal. Merry Christmas!

CST #110: The Fall

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:49:00 +0000

This Week: Its been two weeks, calamitous Sundays, putting up lights, we review The Fall, get more info on Catholic weddings, and look at whether charity should have its limits.

CST #109: Thanksgiving...Barron Style

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:12:00 +0000

Thanksgiving at the Barron homestead, unexpected weddings, quick reviews of Twilight & Bolt, and nitpicking the differences between Catholic and Protestant weddings.

CST #108: Like a Sinus Kit For Your Ears

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:19:00 +0000

Ben has a sleepover party, Katherine drains her sinuses, Thanksgiving is coming, we review Incredible Hulk, some of you hate Expelled, and Advent is coming!

CST #107: Go To Church!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:49:00 +0000

Kat's been taking the boys all over the place, we're taking a shopping day Tuesday, Netflix is ruining our lives, you guys add to our advice, and we discuss the good reasons to go to church.

CST #106: Good Things to Know Before you Tie the Knot

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:05:00 +0000

This week: The election is over and camping was a success. We review Son of Rambow, The Hustler, and Into the Wild. We hear from you and answer (in a roundabout way) the question - things I wish I knew before I got married.

CST # 105: Paper Paper Everywhere...

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:19:00 +0000

New cameras can't capture the essence of homecoming week vandalism or the fun of sleepovers, Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show is long on humanity (and profanity), your kids aren't going to hell if they trick or treat, and cycles of faith are just part of the human condition, not part of God.

CST #104: Hey Jude, want to go on Cursillo?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:30:00 +0000

This week: Fridge fixes and fall festival time. We talk about SNL, Palin, and a host of Hulu related time wasters.We read from your mail (answering questions about families reactions to NFP). Chris asks about Walk to Emmaus and we fill in a little about Crusillo.

CST #103: The Orphanage & Bad Liturgy - Both Scary!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:38:00 +0000

This week, we go to ANOTHER wedding, our fridge died, The Orphanage is supper scary and we shouldn't be liturgy nazis.

CST #102: ER STAT!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:53:00 +0000

This Week, we recap our trip to Savannah, talk about how great ER was, and hear from your emails.

CST #101: Katherine's my Baby Mama!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:06:00 +0000

CST #101: In this episode, the weather is changing and homeschool is off to a bumpy start. We review Baby Mama and Made of Honor. We hear about a listeners camping with critters experience and have a little rant session on the single-mindedness of the media.

CST #100: The Raccoon Show

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:57:00 +0000

A humid camping trip, hungry raccoons, the lack of sunscreen, new shows on Hulu, lots of email, and what this show has meant to us for the last hundred episodes.

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CST #99: Tropic Thunderous Laughter

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:38:00 +0000

Dog bowel events, Tropic Thunder, John Adams, and what we expect from our parish priest.

CST #98: You Want To Cut Off What ?!?!?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:48:00 +0000

This week, Mac's getting a day off, we need to pray for the Gulf Coast, we revisit Casino Royale, and talk about a painful topic...circumcision!

CST #97 Walking "The Road" With A "Personal Jesus"

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:54:00 +0000

The Boys started school, we read The Road & other stuff, lost of voice mail, and talk about the Catholic view of the "Personal Jesus".

CST #96: Gambling with Your Faith

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:02:00 +0000

Mac goes back to school totally unprepared, Guitar Hero III sucks Mac in, and we look at the Church's position on gambling.

CST #95: How Many Kinds of Aneurysms Are There?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:15:00 +0000

Mac's last week of freedom, Ben discovers capitalism, Flight of the Navigator doesn't hold up, and we discuss what makes our marriage strong.

CST #94: NFP Revisited & A Big Announcement

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:26:00 +0000

It's been a big week...especially around Kat's tummy area. We talk about everything from video games to books and revisit NFP.

CST #93: Penelope & Too Much Stuff

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:06:00 +0000

We're back from two weeks off and a road trip to Blakely. Updates on Kat's mom, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles is boring, ER is not, Hulu rocks, and Penelope is good for the whole fam. Catholic stuff focusses on holding on to too much stuff.

CST #92: Potato Cannons and the Apostle Paul

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:37:00 +0000

We celebrate the 4th with good friends, fireworks, and a potato cannon; we tell you why you shouldn't see Wanted and should see Wall-e; and we look at the passion of St. Paul.

CST #91: Bella - A Beauty of a Movie

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:23:00 +0000

We are still on a high from the CNMC; we review the Happening, Lego Indiana Jones, and Bella; and talk about why we do what we do.

A Special Treat From The CNMC

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:52:00 +0000

We didn't get a new show out this week, but we got several requests to post this online. This is the short "film" we used for one of our presentations at the CNMC. We were supposed to come up with a segment on blogging. This is what oozed forth from the creative spigot.

CST 90: All Quiet on Father's Day

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:55:00 +0000

The week has involved lots of play dates, a rusty saw, and grizzly portrayals of trench warfare. Colby stops by to tell us about the Ridgeline and we talk about God the Father.

CST 89: Eco...Breastfeeding...Marriage...Sacrament...Oh Boy!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:33:00 +0000

Red dye and mysterious allergies, Mac sees First Blood for the first time, we recommend The Prestige for a second time, and Katherine takes the long way around to connect breastfeeding to the sacrament of marriage.

CST #88: As Much As We Could Handle

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:09:00 +0000

Not quite a show this week. This is the only 10 minutes we could sqeeze out of 90 minutes worth of trying. Too many interruptions... too many children... etc.

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CST #87: It's Not the Years; it's the Milage

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 26 May 2008 12:43:00 +0000

School's out for summer! We review Iron Man and Indy 4; we read from your email and the Rod Father fills us in on Corpus Christi.

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CST #86: Prince Caspian... or Inigo Montoya?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 18 May 2008 23:13:00 +0000

School is winding down for Mac, its over for Ben, we explain pimento & cheese, and we review Prince Caspian... twice!

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CST #85: ...and Your Mother Dresses You Funny!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 12 May 2008 02:00:00 +0000

This Week - We skype Mac's mom to wish her a Happy Mother's Day, we wonder about Lost, read from your emails, and talk about our pentecostal protestant roots.

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CST #84: Pardon Me Boy...

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 04 May 2008 21:52:00 +0000

CST #84: Pardon Me Boy...

We're back from Chattanooga, Mac is almost a Master of Education and he's 32, Kat reviews Lars and the real girl, we talk about the Spiderwick Chronicles, and we've solved one of mankind's most mysterious... mysteries.

CST #83: No School Like the Home School

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:08:00 +0000

Bus driving and night shifts keep Mac & Kat from actually seeing each other this week; we're getting psyched about the Catholic New Media Expo; we watched Henry V (cheers) and Walk Hard (jeers); and we discuss our reasons for homeschooling.

CST #82: So Much Feedback, So Little Time

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:30:00 +0000

Tee-ball explained, 30 Rock rocks, and we hear and hear and hear from you!

CST #81: We're Not Any More Racist Than You... Are We?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:58:00 +0000

Mac's guitar arrives, Kat's schedule is way off, BSG is back, our feedback line is up and running, and we FINALLY talk about racism.

CST# 80: Towering Inferno or Easter Candle?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:07:00 +0000

Mac has been on spring break, Sam has been potty-training; we survive the Towering Inferno, read and hear from your email plus give you more than you ever wanted to know about the Easter candle.

CST #79: Don't Blow Your Fuse

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:30:00 +0000

CST #78: Gut Check

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:01:00 +0000

This week Mac play's hookie from school, we interview "the podcast interview guy", Tarek Saab, read from your emails, and give a quick, Holy Week peptalk!

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CST #77: The Show That Never Ends

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:50:00 +0000

This Week: Mac's voice is sick, an old friend stops by for diner, we review Invasion, and we talk about St. Patrick's Day and Lenten fasts.

CST #76: Lost...Fruits of the Spirit

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:44:00 +0000

This Week Late night Oscar watching leaves Mac dragging at school, Sunday mornings are anything but relaxing, Lost keeps getting better, the Business of Being Born give you a new perspective on Birth, and Kat talks about the Fruits of the Spirit.

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CST #75: On Oscars and Evolution

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:19:00 +0000

This week: We wax on about our recent round of illness, review the not-so-great movie Jumper, gear up for Oscar night, hear about the Nissan Murano from Colby, and have an off-the-cuff conversation regarding what the Church teaches about Adam and Eve.

CST #74: Meep Meep!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 04:03:00 +0000

This Week: Ash Wednesday leads us to our first unplugged Friday. Sunday School was full of little boys, our ustream audience put us with us fumbling in silence, Kat catches up with the Bard; it turns out those Looney Tunes cartoons really are just as good as you remember them; and we get all fired up about the immaculate conception.

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CST #73: Lost and Lent

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:29:00 +0000

This Week: Falafel and flies, Mass gets crazy, we get Lost again, review Extras and King of Kong: A Fistful of Dollars, read from a few emails, and talk about the basics of Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday and Lent.

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Recipe for Falafel with Avacado Spread

Patties:
1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
2 tblsp finely chopped green onions
1 tblsp finely chopped cilantro
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1 large egg white
1 1/2 tsps olive oil

Spread:
1/4 cup mashed avacado
2 tblsp finely chopped tomato
1 tblsp finely chopped onion
2 tblsp fat-free sour cream
1 tsp lime juice
1/8 tsp salt

Remaining Ingredients:
Pitas cut in half
thin onion slices
greens

Directions:
1 - Place pinto beans in a bowl, partially mash with a fork. Add cheese and next 5 ingredients (through egg white). Stir well until combined. Shape bean mixture into 4 (1/2 inch thick) oval patties.

2 - Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to pan, cook 3 minutes on each side or until patties are browned and thoroughly heated.

3 - Make spread by combining those ingredients, stirring well. Place each patty in a pita half and spread 2 tablespoons avacado spread over patty. Top with onions and greens. Enjoy!

CST #72: Rescue Dawn in Comfy, High Def Bliss

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:12:00 +0000

This Week we brag about how much we're enjoying our new furniture (as a side note, after we recorded the show, our 2 year old peed on both the couch and the love seat). Our new entertainment system helped us get into Rescue Dawn. We read from several of your emails and answer a listener question about praying to Saints.

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CST #71.1: Sitting in with Father Ben

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:21:00 +0000

In this special episode of Catholic in a Small Town, Mac chats with best friend, godfather and namesake to our son and all around great priest - Father Ben! Get inside the mind (don't be scared) of this Damascus-schooled man, as he and Mac chat about icons, school house stories and U2.

CST #71: A Good Reason to Move the Furniture Around

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:23:00 +0000

No show last week, New Year's in Conyers, Japanese steak houses rock!. We have a new TV and the menu screen to Planet Earth is better than the average television show. We hear from your audiofeedback and take a brief look at our responsibility as parents to be the first to teach our kids about the faith.

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CST #70: Whatever you do...

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:20:00 +0000

This Week: Happy New Year!, Kat breaks down make-up "systems" (sarcasm implied), we learn to pronounce the name of the winner of our coffee givaway, the film Once tickles our fancy, and we use the simply profound logic of CS Lewis to get us to do whatever we do in the name of the Lord... and like it!

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Lecture series mentioned: The Great Works Series: The Life and Teachings of CS Lewis

CST #69: The Gift That Keeps On Inciting Violence

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:39:00 +0000

This Week: Christmas at the Barron's was great, there's a guitar hero inside Katherine. The My First Bat-mobile is the greatest toy ever (buy 2). Mac FINALLY sees BSG Razor, talks up A Boy's Book, and starts taking in all these new SQPN shows. One listener almost sprays his new iMac, we briefly look at the Feast of the Epiphany, and we get to give away a box of coffee.

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CST #68: Stop & Smell the Christmas Tree

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 05:12:00 +0000

This Week: It's been a busy week, Mac's throat is almost back to normal, Katherine has a big slice of "Waitress" pie, we don't read from your emails (because we didn't get any), and we pause to talk about pausing to reflect on the season.

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CST #67: I am NOT CG

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:07:00 +0000

This Week: Week two of our Gevalia Christmas movie quote givaway, Mac's gargles cayenne and water every 15 minutes, Kat's memory is fading fast, we "review" I Am Legend, read from your email, tell you why that one candle on the advent calendar is pink, and bring a cautionary tell about how petty misunderstandings can tear a Church apart.

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CST #66: Gevalia!!!!...I Mean Freedom!!!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:25:00 +0000

This Week: Coming just two days after our last show, we try to get back on track and ustream with 14 viewers!!! Kat guest stars on the Dave Ramsey Show, and we announce our Gevalia giveaway contest. We read from your emails and ask for Catholic Stuff topics.

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CST #65 - We're Alive!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 13:04:00 +0000

This Week: We're not pod-fading! Mac rediscovers the joys of scabs, get your man slippers for Christmas, Katherine consumes Smallville like she's on red Kryptonite, the Maniacal Rage podcast will make various fluids shoot from your nose. We heard from many of you on abortion and on Catholic school. Finally, don't wonder why your spiritual muscles are so puny if you're not working out!

CST #64: Beowulf...or Austin Powers?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:59:00 +0000

This Week: An extra long show...We take a weekend getaway, Mac's eyes pop out at Beowulf...the movie, not the abs, lots of voice mail, and we discuss our reservations about the cost of Catholic college.

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CST #63: Favorite Movies - Part Three

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:12:00 +0000

This week: Mac takes a mental health day, we receive a special surprise through email, a listener movie list, we share the rest of our list and the issue of abortion hits home.

CST # 62: A Short Show...Yeah Right!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:37:00 +0000

This Week: The Fourth Annual Smith October Camporee! Ben & Sam get to trick or treat. We give you more telling glimpses into our souls with more favorite movie picks, and your emails tell us what think of Halloween.

CST #61: Our Favorite Movies - Part One

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:17:00 +0000

This week: A special edition of Colby's Cars, Mac takes some deserved time off, we wonder what you think of Halloween and tell you what we think and we present part one of Mac and Katherine's Favorite movies.

CST #60: Is this the introduction to the Opposites?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:47:00 +0000

This week: Swimming in October (about as crazy as us having our credit cards paid off or our boys in bed by 6:30). We read from your emails, give you our take on Pushing Daisies and ramble a little about our responsibilities in regards to money. (Hint: It's not even ours).

CST #59: We love TV (much too much)

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:51:00 +0000

This week: We do the podcast on the road - forgive us for the extra noise. Sam is stubborn, England is elusive, TV this fall is great (and addictive), Prayer is necessary.

CST #58: Quarantine

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:48:00 +0000

This Week: Everyone in our house has been sick; updates on England plans; "The Ex" is worth a rent; no football + leaving the States = Mac's not a real man; and we defend Mother Teresa (as if she needed it).

CST #57: Catholic in a British Town?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:15:00 +0000

This week: Football season is upon us, Facebook is great...who knew? We review Shadowlands and Starter for 10, and a great book about Catholic apologetics. Oh yeah...and we might be moving to England. Did we forget to mention that?

The One-minute Apologist
NPR story mentioned

CST #56: Eating Crow

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:28:00 +0000

This Week: Sam is a feast for some lucky mosquitoes, we review Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Robert Downey Jr. could so take Ryan Gosling if it came to fisticuffs, a listener has a perfect descriptor of Mac, and the CST gang has to pull some serious mea culpa for comments on last week's show.

Links mentioned:
Monster Cookies Podcast
Courage Apostolate

CST #55: Riding the SQPN Bandwagon

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:22:00 +0000

Warning: Katherine got a little giggly this episode and what bubbled out may require some censoring. We share what's happening in our lives, get psyched about NBC's Fall lineup, share some celebrity audio feedback and answer a controversial question. Again...it's an adult kind of show.

CST #54: Who you gonna trust... the pope or CNN?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 20:59:00 +0000

This week: Its REALLY HOT. School is going well for Mac and Ben. Layer cake is good if you like British gangster movies. Our listeners know where to find out more about Harry Potter. Lastly, the media get it wrong about something the pope says...shocker!

links mentioned:
www.monstercookies.ca
www.missionmoment.blogspot.com

CST #53: Part of a Worldwide Event

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:10:00 +0000

This week: School, Gymnastics, little boys (and big ones) back on schedule. We talk about the Bourne Ultimatum, Deathly Hallows (spoiler alert) and Mac waxes romantic about the Dangerous Book for Boys again. We hear a little voicemail and recap how our families responded to us joining THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.

CST #52: How do you say "ecumenism"?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 02:18:00 +0000

This week: last days of summer, too much painting, Harry Potter movies and the last book; DO NOT SEE Number 23; do see Sunshine; we read from your emails; discuss sending your catholic kids to protestant youth programs; and Mac and Kat are celebrities... according to the "Rod Father".

CST #51: Transformers... & Divorce?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:43:00 +0000

This Week: Katherine is an aunt! We review Transformers, get audio feedback from the UK & the Sweeneys, and take a look at the Catholic perspective on divorce.

CST #50: On the Road & Out of Our Minds

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:18:00 +0000

This Week: We go and go and then go some more. 4th of July & water "sports". Up coming podcast awards. Mac reveals his weakness for women with Scottish accents and "Mmm...Gevalia" has become a pop reference!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com
see a list of suggested podcast nominations at www.sqpn.com

CST #49: Have Kittens... Will Mail

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:45:00 +0000

This Week: Its both our one year podcasting anniversary and our 8th wedding anniversary. Our anniversary date. Kat's new hair cut and diet. Kitten anyone? Podcasting has changed our lives in a bajillion ways. These and many more topics covered in this exciting episode!

CST #48: Father's Day

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:03:00 +0000

This week: It's Father's Day, Mac takes a few days with the guys, Colby joins us for Colby's Cars, and we tie Blood Diamond into our faith and Father's Day.

CST #47: Brewstation...the lazy man's coffee maker

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:22:00 +0000

We talk about our new coffee maker (clumsy Katherine broke the old one), our new listeners get a hello, The Office (american version) is lots of fun, and we read from a few emails which leads us to talk about worship styles (Can Praise and Worship be found in the Catholic Church?)

CST #46: So what? You want a medal?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 29 May 2007 11:34:00 +0000

This week: Adult conversation actually happens! We review Pan's Labyrinth and talk about medals and catholic devotion to saints.

CST #45: Got Prayer?

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Thu, 24 May 2007 15:13:00 +0000

This week: Mac gets to bike to school in shorts (summer is here!), we discover a crazy new website and give you a little insight into our prayer life (hint: you might not be inspired by what you see).

Mentioned:
tv-links.co.uk
ustream.tv

CST #44: No more teachers...

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Thu, 17 May 2007 01:08:00 +0000

This week: We talk about the end of school for Mac (whew!), Mother's Day, review Spiderman 3 (the first of what we are sure will be many summer movie reviews), and send out a little prayer request.

CST #43: Tech stuff and emails

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 09 May 2007 01:55:00 +0000

This week: Mac turns 31, we tell you about the technical stuff behind how we do this and we are reminded why it is we keep this up.

CST #42: Pardon me boys...

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 01 May 2007 15:54:00 +0000

This week: Pardon me boys - is this another show on healthcare? We talk about our trip to Chattanooga, TN, hear a little from Mac's parents on how they met and finish up this controversial healthcare discussion. Thanks for all of your emails!

CST #41: Teething and other Health issues

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:36:00 +0000

This week: Mac makes a miracle, Sam breaks in four teeth at one time and we attempt to discuss the huge topic that is HEALTH CARE in this country. Our apologies.

CST #40: Is God Real? (We say yes)

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:56:00 +0000

This week: A visit to the Barrons', Sam can't keep his face out of trouble, Mac likes being a daddy (who'd of thunk it), we review Happy Feet and 300 and talk a little a defending our faith.

CST #39: Holy Spring Week

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:57:00 +0000

This week: Is it a Spring Holy Break or a Holy Spring Week? I guess that's up to us. Mac's on Spring Break and we contemplate Holy Week and the letting go of self, while Katherine contemplates when a good time would be to let Sam let go of nursing. Oh and Colby talks about the new Tahoe.

CST #38: Rambling...

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 03:35:00 +0000

This week: Just M and Special K rambling about albatrossi.

CST #37: "Barron. Mac Barron."

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 04:47:00 +0000

This week: Sam is a tasmanian devil, a little audio feedback (love those), we review too many things to name and a little discipline please.

CST #36: Love and Marriage

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:16:00 +0000

This week: Apologies for our absence, Reviews of "Confetti" and "Trust the Man", your help in Mac's crisis and marriage is a sacrament. Who knew?

CST #35: "And the Oscar goes to..."

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:08:00 +0000

This week: Ben's growing up, Mac has a teaching crisis, a soundseeing tour of us watching the Oscar's and NFP gets the once over.

CST #34: Lent and a puppy

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 23:44:00 +0000

This week: Tylenol is a good thing, a few good movies, and Mac and Katherine work out what to do for Lent.

CST #33: Oh so tired...

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 05:04:00 +0000

This week: A short show about why this show is so short.

CST #32: Greatest show on Earth

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 23:30:00 +0000

This week: Katherine makes an OOPS!, a few emails and part one of an interview with Katherine's sister Barbara Jean on her life with depression.

CST#31-1: Interview with BJ - Part 2

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 15:56:00 +0000

In this special episode: The end of Katherine's interview with sister - Barbara Jean about her struggle with depression.

CST #31: A first interview...

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 13:54:00 +0000

This Week:Katherine makes a OOPS!, a few emails and part one of an interview with Katherine's sister Barbara Jean on her life with depression.

CST #30: We're Not Young Anymore

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 04:47:00 +0000

Mac survives Atlanta! We survive the Willits's! Colby gives us the scoop on family vans. We read from your email; and we offer our modest opinion on the film Children of Men.

CST #29: The One That Almost Wasn't

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 03:39:00 +0000

This week: Old shows are up, gaining weight while exercising, katherine's bad day at work, we look at Arrested Development Season 3, and get serious for a few minutes about capital punishment.

CST #28: Its Uberiffic!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 05:25:00 +0000

This Week: We're using Ubercaster!, Mac goes back to school & loses his hair, Zak gets us a new listener, we assess the 2006, talk about why we're doing this whole podcasting schtick, and mention podcast alley, where to find old episodes and hopefully turn you on to digg.com.

Old Episodes can be found at catholicinasmalltown.com.

Find many great Catholic shows at SQPN.com

Send email to feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com

CST #27: Happy New Year!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 23:32:00 +0000

We had a fun and exhausting Christmas Day, messing with Mom's knick-knacks; Katherine reviews Night at the Museum; and we talk about the role of family on this feast of the Holy Family. email us at feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com hear old episodes at catholicinasmalltown.com

CST #26: Merry Christmas

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 13:31:00 +0000

Christmas Special: stuff overload, flea treatments, a Christmas miracle (Mac's iPod returns!), we read about your holiday traditions and talk about ours, we look at our favorite Christmas movies and get a special song from Katherine. Please support the SQPN fund drive! www.sqpn.com Please email us about comments, concerns, questions, or anything else: feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com

CST #25: Shorty

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 04:44:00 +0000

A short show: Christmas vacation, the boys have been sick, and an email from Juan about the blessings of stolen property. Guess where the end quote came from & I promise NOT to send you $20! feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com

CST #24: 'Tis the Season to Forgive

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 01:43:00 +0000

This Week: School is winding down! Christmas busyness. We review Joex Noel. Emails about baby seals and elitism. Lastly, Mac must learn a lesson in forgiveness. Special Thanks to our Mary Bragg for our theme music. Movie Reviewed: Joex Noel Movie Quotes from Joe Verses the Volcano & Toy Story Please email us: feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com

CST #23: We're Back!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 04:24:00 +0000

This Week: A bunch of technical stuff; PS3 adventure & Thanksgiving at the Barrons’, we review Lego Star Wars II; This Profound Life; and the best audiofeedback ever. Special Thanks to Mary Bragg for our theme song. www.myspace.com/marybraggmusic

CST #22: We Go BigTime!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:53:00 +0000

Catholic in a Small Town goes big time with its new affiliation with SQPN; Mac loses his voice; emails address homosexuality argument on Studio 60; we donÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½t give away the ending of the Prestige; and discuss obsession in that movie and our lives. Big Disclaimer: Please excuse our sound problems with KatherineÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½s mic. We are getting used to new equipment.

CST #21: Airplane!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 03:26:00 +0000

This Week - Ben's birthday party is a big hit; Sam hits the terrible twos early; we have a special interview with a Swainsboro High School student, Patrick Hall; Katherine's This Profound Life segment; and we read from our ONE email this week... not that we're bitter. Theme music by Mary Bragg All movie quotes from Airplane. Special thanks to Patrick Hall

CST#20: "So I married an Axe..."

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 02:18:00 +0000

Emails from around the world; Fr. Roderick's new moniker; the beauty of boiled peanuts.Halloween business, Kat's sister up and gets married; new bunk beds and feelings of inadequacy (with Katherine, of course). Clergy abuse scandals and our faith.

CST #19: Halloween Campout

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 16:38:00 +0000

This week: Camping with lots of family, no hablas espaniol at the Spanish Mass, out first ever audio feedback, Studio 60's Christian, Mac is the biggest BSG Geek ever (shocker), and finally - Katherine talks up the elections in This Profound Life.

CST #18: Too Much TV!!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 20:27:00 +0000

It's a 4 day week!!! (work week that is) Mac mom gets a MacBook (are we jealous....yes), entertainment saturation, and man's nature.

CST #17: Learning to Backpedal

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 01:33:00 +0000

This Week: Homecoming at Swainsboro High School, our Saturday in Atlanta, we read from your email... and make it clear that we do NOT think Muslims and Jews are "funky", Colby fills us in on his favorite car, Katherine's This Profound Life show goes "Small Town", and Katherine is on an end of the world book kick!

CST #16: Extreme Home Podcast

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 02:30:00 +0000

This week: Playstation resurrection, 9 weeks tests, Extreme Home Makeover makes saps like Katherine cry. Also, Mac reviews The Departed and we look at the Church portrayed in film.

CST #15: Scary Evangelization

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 16:45:00 +0000

This Week: The fam takes in a local arts festival, Katherine's Sunday School class makes her proud, the long fall of Gwenyth Paltrow and we discuss why scaring the "Hell" out of teenagers may not be the best tactic.

CST #14: River Cats and other strange tales

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 04:18:00 +0000

This week: Technical difficulties, our trip to the river, a new animal in our house, how being Catholic is like being a Mac user, Grey's anatomy and other all consuming shows.

CST #13: Yard Sale!

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:13:00 +0000

This Week: Everything must go! We have a yard sale. Our three year old spends $20 on iTunes. We don't quite review the 5th season of Smallville. Natural Family Planning is the Catholic topic this week. And we mention a few podcasts.

CST #12: The Smell of Wet Dog

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 16:02:00 +0000

This week: We talk about how not to clean your carpet, pro-life meeting, "House of Gold" and a new podcast.

Music by Mary Bragg - find her at myspace.com/marybraggmusic

(Special note 3/26/07: "This Profound Life" is no longer a podcast. Mac and I incorporated it into Catholic in a Small Town as a now and then sepment.)

CST #11: The Dallas Double

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 14:05:00 +0000

This Week: Labor Day labor. The Dallas Double and other catholic weddings. We review the TV show, Eureka, read from your emails, and recommend a podcast.

CST #10: It's a Gevalia life...

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 03:19:00 +0000

This Week: Gevalia addiction, exercise machines, God bless bus drivers, stickers are God's gift to parents, emails... that'll be a sugar cone with a double scoop of catholicism, please... We review the film Brick and the children's series Little Einsteins.

CST #9: Our Conversion Story - We said...

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 02:57:00 +0000

Ben started preschool, Mac drove the bus, Sam turned one! We answer email questions and conclude our conversion story. We review Wide Awake and recommend a few podcasts. Podcasts Mentioned: Busted Halo Cast Hope is Emo

CST #8: Our Conversion Story - She said...

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 23:29:00 +0000

Mac finishes first week of school, Sam turns one-year-old, review of "The World's Fastest Indian," our purpose in life, Conversion Story Pt. 2, favorite podcasts... Podcasts mentioned: Brainfood Catholic Exchange's Rock Solid Music by: Mary Bragg http://www.myspace.com/marybraggmusic

CST #7: Our Conversion Story - He said...

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 23:01:00 +0000

Mac starts school, we review Benchwarmers, sharing a great classic with Ben, a new podcast, and Part One of Our Conversion Story. Ya'll enjoy now - ya hear? Podcasts mentioned: This Profound Life (thisprofoundlife.com) Askaninja (askaninja.com)

CST #6: A week at the beach

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 13:16:00 +0000

Our SanDestin vacation, we're suckers, living for excess, review of Lady in the Water and Katherine looks at 30.

CST #5: iChat and Romance

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 12:18:00 +0000

This week: iChat really works, we review Pirates of the Caribbean, and (surprise!) Mac is a great husband.

CST #4: In Memory of Lee

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 15:18:00 +0000

"In Memory of Lee" - Sunday 7/16 - Dealing with the suicide of Mac's brother, Lee Barron.

CST #3: iTunes Bound

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 15:26:00 +0000

This week: Our trip to Mac's parents', we're on iTunes!, We review The Devil Wears Prada & Superman, Katherine talks about homebirth, and Mac shares favorite podcasts.

Books on Homebirth:

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer

Podcasts mentioned:

Diggnation

Catholic Mormon Podcast

Catholic Answers Live

CST #2: Not that you care

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 22:55:00 +0000

In this episode: We review the Secret Lives of Dentists, have a special guest from across the street, mention some Catholic books and fill you in on what’s happening in our lives (not that you care)

CST#1: Here we are

feedback@catholicinasmalltown.com (Mac and Katherine Barron) — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 22:58:00 +0000

Our first episode: Who we are, Mac goes to Eucharistic Congress, we review "Cars," "The Blair Thumb Project," and the video game "Psychonauts," dealing with children, Katherine discusses an article about vaccinations.