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Learn why Dom called last week the “Porktave” of Easter and then hear about the Confirmation of Dom and Melanie’s oldest child; their reviews of the latest books, movies, and shows, including Avengers: Endgame; and then a dispute over St. Thomas: Did he or didn’t he?

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Christ is Risen! Dom and Melanie tell you how their Holy Week and Triduum went, including the dishes on their Easter dinner table, plus reviews of Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Raising Dion and the novel Poor Banished Children; and an Easter message that while the devil had his hour, God will have His day and Easter is that day!

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No matter how your Lent is gone, Holy Week is an opportunity you shouldn’t miss. Dom and Melanie discuss how this week gives us a chance to enter the Easter feast with a new momentum, whether we’ve hit a spiritual homerun these 40 days or if we never got out of the batter’s box.

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Putting the new grill through its paces, Dom and Melanie try out a Brazilian steakhouse beef cut. They also discuss some Scouting and special needs challenges; talk about Amish popcorn; delve into the latest Marvel offering; and dig into the Gospel of the woman caught in adultery.

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In the Gospel of Jesus healing the blind man, Dom and Melanie discuss sin and disability; the blindness of the Pharisees; and Jesus healing without being asked. Plus, talking to kids about living through history; Pope Francis’s consecration; cooking coffee cake and lo mein; and more.

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After his jury service, Dom and Melanie discuss his experience and then their previous experiences in jury service. They then discuss cooking for St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day; more on the AppleTV+ show Severance and the book Americanah; and the Lenten Scrutinies Mass readings.

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After a scout camping trip, Dom and Melanie discuss their first encounter with cliques and bullying and their kids; revel in their new furniture which finally arrived; discuss a bunch of movies they’ve watched; share several new soups they’ve cooked; and discuss the glories of heaven that await us.

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Lent has begun (but is it the middle of the first week or not?) and Dom and Melanie discuss another birthday, Lenten reading, temptation, and bread in the desert. Plus, planning ahead for summer, Japanese fried chicken, and the most fun end-of-the-world movie ever.

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With the current events, Dom and Melanie discuss how they’re talking to their kids about what’s happening, then talk about the Gospel call to bear good fruit and how one becomes Christian by being introduced to Jesus by someone who loves Him and who loves us.

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When teens are homeschooled how do you help them learn those important social skills? Dom and Melanie discuss how they reach their children how to live in a secularized world as intentional disciples of Christ and to build and maintain friendships, even if they only exist online.

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Within 24 hours, Dom and Melanie get both winter and spring; discuss caring for an elderly parent; have a small rant about churches, signage, and being welcoming; make Vietnamese, Thai, and Japanese recipes; and then talk about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, especially tongues.

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Wordle is the new viral craze and Dom and Melanie discuss their enjoyment and strategy and its inevitable lifespan, plus making Vietnamese pho; a recommended novel by a Kenyan author; Melanie’s unexpected appreciation for Agents of SHIELD; helps for absorbing the Sunday readings; and handing over our sin to Jesus.

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It’s not just a snow day, but a blizzard day! Dom and Melanie hunker down as an historic blizzard hits and do some cozy cooking of pho broth and a sous vide roast; talk about the art and science of snow moving; and discuss the Pixar film Encanto and its Christological connections.

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What are the five secrets to joyful relationships in marriage, families, and with God? The Betts discuss the homily they heard this past week, plus new MCU insights rewatching Age of Ultron; creamy tomato soup and beef stew; and three new books Melanie is reading.

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The Betts visit Dom’s favorite place in Boston, the USS Constitution; get back into school; make a hot and hearty North African-inspired stew; watch the end of the Expanse, Eternals, and Guardians of the Galaxy; and talk about Mary at Cana.

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As they recover from illness, Dom and Melanie reflect on the events of the week, including a snowy walk in the woods; share a sweet and sour pork recipe; continue their discussion of MCU movies and shows; and talk about how Christ and Christmas bring light into the darkest part of the year.

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The virus has finally hit the Bett house and while the symptoms are relatively mild, Dom and Melanie explain how it has had very bad timing. Plus their thoughts on Book of Boba Fett, the latest Bond movie, and Melanie’s controversial takes on Iron Man 3 and Thor: Dark World.

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The Betts make up for lost time with all kinds of cooking for Christmas; have another water-related disaster with their Christmas tree; open gifts with their kids and family; and generally have a wonderful Christmas celebration.

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Twas the week before Christmas and the Betts were moving back into their home, plus the wonders of amaretto; gingerbread and fruitcake; a special Christmas book tradition; buying a tree, unpacking, and finishing repairs; and a beautiful Confession with the whole family.

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After more than two months, Dom and Melanie and their family finally move back into their repaired home, so they catch up on what’s been happening; what they’ve cooked since getting home; starting Marvel movies with the kids; and a special homecoming to their parish.