3 Things Podcast
By Jason & Kristina Batalden
3 Things PodcastNov 01, 2021
Episode #26- Katie Candalino
Hey, she's Italian- her name ends with a vowel! Welcome to episode 26 where we have some laughs with Katie Candalino from SC, NC and VA...then Idaho. Katie shares her faith filled stories about her desire to be a mother while she sips her bougie Coors Light- 10Barrel "Pub Beer". This girl has so many stories! She met her husband on catholicmatch.com, so yes, it apparently works. She loves reading Anne Patchett, C.S. Lewis and Storyteller by Dave Grohl. In the end, Katie defies all preconceived ideas about what you might have thought you knew about her. I am so glad she joined us!
Episode # 25- Mary Lund
You know a great marriage and an amazing voice when the husband says he sees the face of God when his wife sings in church. (sigh). So listen up in church and look for Mary Lund! Here's the deal, Cradle-Catholic Mary doesn't think she is very interesting, but she really is. She works at Holy Rosary Catholic School (21 years), she sits on the Idaho Falls Library Board, she is an avid reader and extensive traveler. Ireland? Been there, done that and ready to go again. Her books? Currently, she is into Andrew Greeley, a priest author of historical mystery fiction- (they are all about Ireland). But Mary's faith story is a three-part story... and we wonder why the number three is so important. Check it out!
The Tough and The Feisty: The Ukrainian Saints
Episode #24- Prepping for Lent
Jason and Kristina commiserate over their progress on the Book Challenge and try to determine the best way to prep for lent. Swear Jar for Jason!
Episode #23- Vanessa Prairie
Valentine's Day and we talk with another small-towner married to her high school sweetheart: Vanessa Prairie, an Idaho girl married to a Bear (her husband's name). Vanessa shares her current favorite drink (a martini) and the books that inspire her (anything by Brene Brown), but her favorite place is on the river with her son. Cheers to Vanessa for sharing her faith story and saying nice things about our basement!
Episode #22- Book Nerd Challenge
In this episode, Jason and Kristina discuss the Extreme Book Nerd Challenge, goals for the Lenten season, Kristina's death bench theory, and lament a possible oversharing on the last episode with their children.
Episode #21- The Children
You might say this was a pursuit in gaining four more listeners because this podcast features our four kids! The four Batalden children, Justin, Jordan, Gaby, and Gunnar sit with us and tell some tales. Tall tales, short tales, tales with no meaning, and definitely some embellished tales (they are the best ones!) are shared around the table in our first episode of 2022! Enjoy! (warning: they are LOUD).
A Christmas Carol- Stave 4 & 5
Redemption for Scrooge! Don't we all wish for an opportunity to be better? This is the end of The Christmas Carol as told and talked about by Jason and Kristina. Merry Christmas!
A Christmas Carol- Stave 3
Ghost of Christmas Present read by Jason. Listen afterwards for our silly commentary on food, clothes, and eating your words.
A Christmas Carol- Stave 2
Stave 2: Ghost of Christmas Past. This week, Jason reads Stave 2 and Kristina joins in for a discussion- maybe even a little disagreement here and there (sometimes, things can get chippy during the Christmas season). So, we all have to wonder, what made Scrooge into the grumpy old curmudgeon? Stave 2 offers insight, take a listen!
A Christmas Carol- Stave 1
Merry Advent Season! We love A Christmas Carol so much, we decided to bring it to your ears. Listen while you walk the dog, listen while you wrap presents, listen while you trim the tree, listen during your drives to work. Each Wednesday you will find a new Stave to listen to and then the last week before Christmas, we will drop the last two Staves. What is a Stave you ask? Listen afterwards to Jason and Kristina discuss some important little presents that Dickens offers in his writing (Poor Law, St. Dunsten, movie adaptations...), and as always...there is a social justice (CST) piece- yes, Dickens cared about the poor.
#AChristmascarol
#Adventseason
Episode #20- Fr. Hugh Feiss
Episode # 19- Joe Saye
Joe Saye is a renaissance man. The military? Check. The law? Check. The environment? Check. Margaritas to die for? Check. A READER? CHECK! Recently retired, Joe is eager to become a saint; "a good one", and so he brings to the 3Things table the book Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis. However he does drop the facts he is a Stephen King fan (maybe even more so than several of the Bataldens) and a Bishop Barron groupie- interesting for a convert, right? His margarita recipe is a family secret... let's see if he will share. Welcome, Joe!
1 Thing- All Saints
All Souls and All Saints... we Catholics have some obligations. If you weren't entirely sure about these days, Deacon Jason explains what our church believes.
Episode #18- Scotty Brian
According to Jason, this episode finds our own Idaho Indiana Jones in our basement! Scott Brian, born and raised Idaho boy, is not only an archaeologist but a paranormal investigator as well. This last October episode finds the conversation darting from his latest read, Ghost Hunters by Deborah Bloom to his stories of archaeology, and his ultimate hunt for the answer to the question, "What is a ghost?". His LDS faith coupled with his education have guided his participation with SEI Paranormal Organization and his most recent journey into the world of podcasting through his podcast "Ghostology". Yes, it is possible to have a strong Christian faith, to stay away from Ouija boards, and to love haunted houses. Check it out!
Episode #17- Cait Stewart
1 Thing- Headless Horsemen?
Episode #16- Samantha Mashburn
Introducing... Samantha Mashburn, a friend, a funny lady, and a pro-podcaster! Samantha joins us with her Whiteclaw in hand, instead of her usual salty dog. She shares her soul-searching journey that includes the age-old question: what is success? Well, if it is up to me, Samantha is success. Her current read is No Stone Left Unturned by Steve Jackson which is a perfect accompaniment to her fave podcast, "My Favorite Murder". Are you picking up what I am throwing down? This girl has amazing interests...stories...but in the end her journey to her true authentic self is one we all need to take.
And by the way, her podcast is all about collecting. Collecting ANYTHING! It is titled, "The Mothball Prophecies" and if you enjoy estate sales, thrift stores, and old things... you need to listen to her cast.
Episode #15- Denell Broncho
1 Thing- Labor Day Isn't Just the End of Summer
August- The Month of Mourning
This month we are taking a break... because, you know, August is the month of mourning. Please catch up on past episodes and keep your ears warm for in September we will be once again sharing drinks, books, and stories with wonderful people.
Episode #14- Jeff Landers
Episode #13- Geri Elizondo
This week's guest is our youngest: Geri Elizondo, a pilgrim on a journey. Geri brings a Rubaeus tart raspberry ale in one hand and a My Place Among Men by Kris Millgate in the other. Sure, Geri pre-funcs with Moscow mules and has a long list of her fave podcasts to share, but her journey story starts with an epiphany in Shelley, Idaho and takes a circuitous route on some pilgrimages. Check out this sassy Russet!
1 Thing- Elizabeth Ann Seton
When Americans celebrate the 4th of July, they think of freedoms- all sorts of freedoms. I was curious about the Catholics that helped bring those new ideas of freedom to this new country. What I found was St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, or Mother Seton, our earliest American saint!
Episode #12- Angela Hayes
Episode #11- Kevin Odette
We are SO excited to introduce to you our wonderfully talented friend, Kevin Odette. We met Kevin through the ARTI in Idaho Falls and we are very lucky that we did. Kevin brings a growler full of IBC Bavarian Hefeweizen AND a book to share-- Messy Spirituality by Mike Yaconelli. Kevin's journey story includes Moody Bible Institute, ministry in Idaho Falls, and now photography (God makes it but Kevin captures the moment). His story is truly touching and was led by how he "looked to help people see how valuable they are". If only everyone looked through those lenses. Inspired yet? You might well be after listening. If you are curious about his art, check out kevinodettephotography.com, you can see what God makes and Kevin captures.
1 Thing- Building a Bridge
It's Pride month! This 1 Thing is a discussion about Fr. James Martin SJ and his book Building a Bridge. This book strives to build a bridge between the LGBT community and the Catholic church.
Episode #10- Pastor Steve Colaw
Episode #9- Maria Alvarez
1 Thing- Fr DeSmet
Episode #8- Tish Thornton
Episode #7- Lisa Armstrong
With her frothy hot chocolate soup, Lisa shares her wonderfully faith-filled journey into the adoption world. Lisa is a life-long learner and admits she is in the middle of a book titled, Cultural Responsive Teaching, but she enjoys listening to many podcasts- one is romcomcom.com. Lisa also talks about her LDS mission to Germany and reminds us that we can all be better in our religion- it doesn't matter what religion it is. This episode truly has some magic to it- give it a listen!
1 Thing- St Dymphna & Downtown Seattle
Jason & Kristina talk about their trip to Tacoma and Seattle, the homeless, and how St. Dymphna inspired a community in Belgium to care for the homeless for centuries.
Episode #6- Christine Smith
Episode #5- Dermot McCaughan
Holy St. Patrick- we have an Irishman in the house! This episode features YOUR new friend and our old friend, Dermot McCaughan and his lovely accent. Normally partaking in a beer or whiskey to ‘lubricate the conversation’, Dermot is currently drinking tea- IRISH TEA because it is lent- he’s that good. A bibliophile, Dermot is all about reading and enjoys Murakami, but is loving podcasts- he has a few to share. But his journey story is a long circuitous road of prayer, coincidences, suffering, and survival. If you know anyone that has survived (not his choice of words) testicular cancer, you should listen to this interview. This one is a long one but well worth the listen. Cheers!
1 Thing- Two Artists, One Long Dark Journey to Art
In this episode, the long dark journey of the soul is undergone by not just one Saint John of the Cross, but by the surrealist Salvador Dali. And just in case you are surprised by these two names in one breath, take a listen to "Also Spake Zarathustra" by Strauss make three more connections. Enjoy!
Episode #4- Felicia Wright
1Thing (1.5-aBonusBonus):St. Valentine- A Personal Story
Episode #3- Jenni Bradford
1 Thing- The Legendary St. Christopher
Episode #2- Lyle & Mary Roybal
Episode #1- Brad Huntsman
Check out a few of Brad's original song:
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Welcome to 3 Things Podcast
3 Things Podcast is about drinks, books, & stories of faith. Jason & Kristina will be asking their guests to share 3 things and we will all be inspired.