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Carpet Talk

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A conversation about what it means to live fiercely in a complacent world.
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Episode 6: A Faithful Surrender

Carpet TalkMar 20, 2021

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Episode 38: 30 Hours A Day

Episode 38: 30 Hours A Day

Back together once again, we reflect on our winter breaks and what they taught us about making life worth living regards of our circumstances.
Jan 20, 202219:41
Episode 37: You Call Me Beloved

Episode 37: You Call Me Beloved

In this episode we chat with a good friend and someone who really teaches us how to be one who is Beloved of the Master. Kaitlyn Baker joins us to dig into what it means to live into the identifying call of being the Lord’s Beloved.
Dec 01, 202120:56
Episode 36: ID ME

Episode 36: ID ME

In this episode we talk returning to the heart of identity: being a child of God.
Nov 22, 202120:32
Episode 35: A Stirring

Episode 35: A Stirring

This is a surprise to us too! Welcome to Season 4! Where we are going, only the Lord knows. Be assured, though, that it will all be lead by the question: Lord, who do You say that I am?
Nov 11, 202120:35
Episode 34: Tender Moments (with Shelby Collet)

Episode 34: Tender Moments (with Shelby Collet)

Shelby Collet joins us to talk about tending to our wounds as a way of personally encountering the Lord.
Nov 04, 202121:22
Episode 33: A Teaching Moment (with Daniel Arenas)

Episode 33: A Teaching Moment (with Daniel Arenas)

Daniel Arenas joins us to talk about what it means to take our education and ability to learn seriously both in and out side of a classroom setting!
Oct 28, 202120:48
Episode 32: WORD. (with Peter Gasparini)

Episode 32: WORD. (with Peter Gasparini)

In this episode, Peter Gasparini joins us to talk about how encountering and incorporating the Written Word has led him to a deeper relationship with the Incarnate Word.
Oct 21, 202123:14
Episode 31: Heroically Thankful (with Monét Souza)

Episode 31: Heroically Thankful (with Monét Souza)

"...start your day off with a thanksgiving, not a complaint..."

Monét Souza joins us to talk about the Heroic Minute and how turning our attention to things we are thankful for rather than the things we wish we had can transform not only our day-to-day lives, but also our encounter with an abundantly good Lord.
Oct 14, 202121:02
Episode 30: Check Yes or No (with Liam Hughes again)

Episode 30: Check Yes or No (with Liam Hughes again)

Surprise! In honor of the feast of Saint Francis (we know, we know it was Monday) we thought we would celebrate and give you two episodes! Liam Hughes is back to talk about what it means to live out what we say we are going to do, to let our yes mean yes and our no mean no.
Oct 07, 202120:29
Episode 29: Cheer up Buttercup (with Liam Hughes)

Episode 29: Cheer up Buttercup (with Liam Hughes)

Liam Hughes joins us to talk about the counter-cultural call of the Lord to be cheerful givers in this life and how that same call roots us in our identity as sons and daughters of God.
Oct 05, 202121:57
Episode 28: The Heart is a Home (with Amelia Brennan)

Episode 28: The Heart is a Home (with Amelia Brennan)

Amelia Brennan joins us to talk about how the human heart is made for showing, receiving, and guarding hospitality.
Sep 29, 202121:30
Episode 27: Again We Surrender (with Bridget Downey)

Episode 27: Again We Surrender (with Bridget Downey)

Bridget Downey joins us to talk about how surrendering every aspect of her life to the Lord has taught her what it means to live fully alive.
Sep 23, 202120:49
Episode 26: Intentionally Yours (with Annie St. Denis)

Episode 26: Intentionally Yours (with Annie St. Denis)

In this episode, we are joined by our first guest, Annie St. Denis, to discuss the Mass, community, and how to be intentional about both.
Sep 17, 202120:55
Episode 25: The King, my Brother (with Emilee)

Episode 25: The King, my Brother (with Emilee)

In this episode, Emilee shares about how encountering both the divinity and humanity of Jesus has led to knowing Him as King and loving Him like a brother.
Sep 09, 202119:50
Episode 24: To Calvary and the Cross (with Kaleigh)

Episode 24: To Calvary and the Cross (with Kaleigh)

In our first episode of the series, Kaleigh talks about how her encounter with Christ through the Cross changed her perspective on embracing His call to surrender.
Sep 02, 202120:23
Episode 23: Something New
Aug 26, 202122:20
Episode 22: Progress OVER Perfection

Episode 22: Progress OVER Perfection

In this episode we dive into a topic we planned for a few months ago but just as our title says, it has taken some progress to capture the idea best! As we close season 2, we take a look at what it means to shed the idea that we must be perfect and focus on our progress instead! For all you perfectionists out there, grab a mug and settle in, this is a good one!
Aug 05, 202121:30
Episode 21: Sweet Victory

Episode 21: Sweet Victory

Are you living the victory of Christ? Are you aware of the way His victory changes your day to day? In this episode we talk about not only being a Resurrection people, but being the victorious Resurrection people!
Jul 29, 202121:02
Episode 20: …The Life!

Episode 20: …The Life!

PART 3! In the final episode of this mini series we’re talking about LIFE and life where Jesus is invited into every moment!
Jul 22, 202121:15
Episode 19: …The Truth…

Episode 19: …The Truth…

PART 2! In this episode we talk about what it means for Jesus to be the truth in our lives!
Jul 15, 202121:08
Episode 18: The Way…

Episode 18: The Way…

PART 1! For the next three episodes we dive into looking at Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life! In this episode we talk about if Jesus is the way, what does that mean for our lives and how do we respond?
Jul 08, 202120:51
Episode 17: AMDG

Episode 17: AMDG

The glory of God is man fully alive! In this episode we talk about what it means to walk away from living for our own glory and into living for the glory of God. Ad maiorem Dei gloriam.
Jul 01, 202120:17
Episode 16: Dear Younger Me

Episode 16: Dear Younger Me

Is it possible to live presently with your younger self? In this episode we dive into what it looks like to grow up into the people our younger selves would have loved to meet. We see how living for the sake of another takes on a whole new meaning when we realize that the issues our younger selves faced, remain present today and throughout history.
Jun 24, 202120:58
Episode 15: Image and Likeness
Jun 17, 202120:08
Episode 14: Be My Comfort Not My Crutch

Episode 14: Be My Comfort Not My Crutch

In this episode we discuss the difference between living life with comforts and crutches.
Jun 10, 202120:21
Episode 13: Good Things Don’t Fall Apart

Episode 13: Good Things Don’t Fall Apart

Life is a gift and the Giver is good! Again, don’t be fooled we might look like we’re on a song title kick but it’s just a little something we like to call ~car ride inspiration~ ! On this episode we dive into what it means to hold onto true goodness!
Jun 03, 202120:09
Episode 12: Trouble, Trouble, Trouble
May 27, 202120:43
Episode 11: JohnMark’s Angels

Episode 11: JohnMark’s Angels

We take a break from the chaos that is college to chat with JohnMark about our guardian angels and how they can help keep us from complacency.
May 07, 202124:54
Episode 10: A Nicodemus Moment

Episode 10: A Nicodemus Moment

We talk about the daring questions of Nicodemus and how it’s only through these bold moments that we meet the true answer of Jesus.
Apr 11, 202120:41
Episode 9: Jesus, the Rolling Stone

Episode 9: Jesus, the Rolling Stone

On this Easter Sunday, we talk about how the Resurrection thaws our hearts, preparing us to burn with His Holy Spirit.
Apr 04, 202120:48
Episode 8: A Walk Through the Garden

Episode 8: A Walk Through the Garden

In this Holy Thursday bonus episode, we talk about our Lord’s Agony in the Garden and what it means for us to accompany Him today.
Apr 01, 202120:37
Episode 7: Being Still, Not Stuck

Episode 7: Being Still, Not Stuck

We continue the conversation of surrender and discuss what it means to not live complacently even in a time of spiritual stillness.
Mar 25, 202120:45
Episode 6: A Faithful Surrender

Episode 6: A Faithful Surrender

Chloe joins us on the carpet to discuss what it means to accept the risk of giving Jesus our faith-filled surrender.
Mar 20, 202126:30
Episode 5: Side-Stepping

Episode 5: Side-Stepping

Live from the most ratchet camping trip ever, we talk about how taking a step back can save the soul from complacency.
Mar 13, 202120:28
Episode 4: How to Dance

Episode 4: How to Dance

Ripped straight from the carpet, we do none of the talking and just listen to three of our favorite men talk about what it means to actually be The Man.
Feb 20, 202118:48
Episode 3: Ya Brotha’s Keeper

Episode 3: Ya Brotha’s Keeper

We discuss how complacency affects our relationships (not just the dating kind) and how we ought to respond to one another in love, rather than indifference.
Feb 07, 202122:13
Episode 2: The Root of Complacency

Episode 2: The Root of Complacency

We discuss some roots causes of complacency as we’ve seen it in our experiences and give our best attempt at combatting them.
Feb 01, 202122:14
We, the Ladies: An Introduction

We, the Ladies: An Introduction

Kaleigh and Emilee introduce their people, the ladies behind the scenes who keep them sane and holy. Meet Veronica, Corinne, Lucy, and Nicky!
Jan 27, 202108:46
Episode 1: The Pit

Episode 1: The Pit

We talk about the physical pit that Jesus Christ was held in during His Passion and how that has radically shaped our understanding of complacency.
Jan 24, 202125:02
Welcome to the Carpet

Welcome to the Carpet

This is a conversation about what means to live fiercely in a complacent world, what that actually looks like individually, and how to cultivate a culture of actually caring. Join us in the conversation as we rise up against a culture of comfort and conquer complacency. Find a spot - preferably on a carpet. Find a cup, fill it with coffee. Find your people. And talk with us.

Jan 23, 202108:30