Visitation Sessions (A Podcast)

We discuss Wendell Berry and his writings, particularly his novel Jayber Crow. We also have an update from Kate on the upcoming Steubenville International Film Festival.
Show notes:
* Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry
* Steubenville International Film Festival


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This week, the Visitation Sessions gang catches up on various lifestyle choices, including sending kids to a Waldorfy-Montessori-Harry Potteresque school, Casey’s hair tragedy at EWTN, and a special meet-n-greet with Emily in England.
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Show notes:
* The Art Spirit by Robert Henri
* Chesterton Station —a show on EWTN
* The Symbolic World Summit —happening Sept 24-26 in the UK
* The Class —a film
* The Bishops' Cable TV response to EWTN
* Black Rednecks & White Liberals by Thomas Sowell
* Appreciating the Appreciator by John Byron Kuhner
* Select International Tours



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Show notes:
* St. Michael’s Abbey
* Sacred Wine: the Holy History and Heritage of Catholic Vintners by Emily Stimpson Chapman
* Homeschool Connections


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How exactly does Emily wrestle words onto a page? Will Chris be constructing a cottage for her in the backyard? And how did listening to Madonna in a hot dog shoppe inspire Casey to write a chorus for a song about a drowned sailor? What is happening with EWTN? Find out the answer to these questions and more, as we discuss how writing (or songwriting) makes us more human.
Show notes:
* Rick Rubin/ Bari Weiss interview on Apple Podcasts
* The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
* Chesterton Station —on EWTN
* Chris Keenan (and lost letters of the Great Lakes)
* Hurt by Johnny Cash and Nine Inch Nails


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What do you do if a slice of your finger is chopped off, you’re afraid a family member will go to hell, you don’t know whether you should veil at mass, or you can’t figure out how to get along with your mother-in-law? This week, we tackle tough questions from listeners, as well as an update on Emily’s recent kitchen accident. Listen to the full episode now, or check out our brand new Youtube Channel, HERE
Show notes:
* The Grocery Box
* The Girl with the Pearl Earring
* Through a Glass Darkly Emily’s Newsletter
* Fontgambault Gregorian Chant



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