A Drink With a Friend

Tsh gives a short pitch for why you should do — in some way, before too long — what she does every summer: take a break from the internet. She explains why this break is so life-giving and necessary for her, her three reasons why she firmly believes EVERYONE needs to take regular breaks from the internet, as well as some encouragement that you, too, can do this. Yes, you! Really.The next season will return after a brief hiatus!* Tsh’s newsletter, books, trips, & Rule of Life* Recommended reads* Buy a round of drinks This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecommon.place/subscribe

Rick Reynolds, a marriage therapist and founder of Affair Recovery, shares insights on infidelity and reconciliation. He emphasizes the power of community in fostering healthy relationships and discusses ways to affair-proof marriages. The conversation highlights personal accountability, openness, and the healing that comes from shared experiences. Rick also delves into transformative journeys of personal growth and the importance of authentic connections, concluding with a hopeful message about navigating love and commitment.

Tsh chats with Stephanie Duncan Smith, a book editor who’s been thinking for a while about the liturgical calendar. They get into Eastertide — and the beauty of its length (50 days), how it’s good that feasting always follows fasting, why Ordinary Time is magical, and how it all fits together with the rhythms of our personal lives (and how it feels when it sometimes doesn’t).* Stephanie Duncan Smith and her Slant Letter* Stephanie’s book, Even After Everything: on Bookshop and Amazon* Hallowed Be This House, by Thomas Howard* Tsh’s books, trips, & Rule of Life* Recommended reads* Buy a round of drinks This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecommon.place/subscribe

In this engaging conversation, Rachel Canto, author of Pretty Good Catholic, shares her insightful perspectives on the modern dating scene. She highlights the importance of adopting a flexible mindset in dating, encouraging openness to new connections while maintaining personal boundaries. Rachel explores the complexities of chastity and how dating apps impact genuine relationships. She also emphasizes clear communication as key to preventing misunderstandings and fostering healthier connections. Rachel's wisdom offers practical advice for anyone seeking meaningful relationships.

Tsh chats with Millie Florence, a young author who recently published her first middle-grade novel, Beyond Mulberry Glen, with Waxwing Books. They chat about alternative education, following your skills and interests during the adolescent years (and how homeschooling is a boon for this), the process of getting a novel published, what makes a good story, and more.* Millie Florence* Beyond Mulberry Glen* Waxwing Books* Tsh’s newsletter: The Commonplace* Tsh’s books, trips, & Rule of Life* Join Tsh’s next pilgrimage: The Rhine River 2025* Tate & Tsh’s letters* German is weird* Theology of the Body* Recommended reads* Buy a round of drinks This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecommon.place/subscribe

Tsh talks with her daughter Tatum, who’s currently studying 6,000 miles away in Austria. …From an empty classroom with wifi in Austria, she chats with Tsh about studying abroad, living cross-culturally, Theology of the Body, friendships, and all other sorts of sundry. (She’s currently in a four-way tie as Tsh’s favorite human.)* Tsh’s newsletter: The Commonplace* Tsh’s books, trips, & Rule of Life* Join Tsh’s next pilgrimage: The Rhine River 2025* Tate & Tsh’s letters* German is weird* Theology of the Body* Recommended reads* Buy a round of drinks This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecommon.place/subscribe

Tsh talks with musician and writer Andrew Peterson about his approach to storytelling, the sacramental nature of his sort of work, why embodiment matters, and what he’s learned in the decades of wearing the many hats he wears. (Plus, he shares when we can expect the next season of Wingfeather!)* Andrew Peterson* The Wingfeather Saga* Andrew’s upcoming Resurrection Letters tour* The Rabbit Room* Passions of the Soul, by Rowan Williams* The Expectation Gap, by Steve Cuss* Tsh’s newsletter: The Commonplace* Tsh’s books, trips, & Rule of Life* Join Tsh’s next pilgrimage: The Rhine River 2025* Recommended reads* Buy a round of drinks This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecommon.place/subscribe

Tsh talks with Douglas McKelvey, author and editor of the Every Moment Holy prayer collections, which she has long loved and used frequently. They talk about the role of communal prayer, why the need for both written and spontaneous prayer, and why it’s helpful to use prayers both new and old, crafted by others, to help deepen our relationships with God.* Dixie’s Substack newsletter, The Hollow* The Every Moment Holy series* The Wingfeather Saga* Everything Sad is Untrue, by Daniel Nayeri* Emily Lex watercoloring books* Tsh’s newsletter: The Commonplace* Tsh’s books, trips, & Rule of Life* Join Tsh’s next pilgrimage: The Rhine River 2025* Recommended reads* Buy a round of drinks This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecommon.place/subscribe

Tsh talks with historian and homeschooling mom Dixie Dillon Lane about homeschooling education, teaching history — imagination is our greatest tool! — leaning into the seasons, writing and reading books, and more. * Dixie’s Substack newsletter, The Hollow* Dixie on Hearth & Field* When Teaching Children History, Embrace Imagination* From Darkness to Light: Reclaiming Advent* The Longest Johns* Mingulay Boat Song* Walk the Camino de Santiago with Dixie* Tsh’s newsletter: The Commonplace* Tsh’s books, trips, & Rule of Life* Join Tsh’s next pilgrimage: The Rhine River 2025* Recommended reads* Buy a round of drinks This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecommon.place/subscribe

Tsh and her good friend Sarah Mackenzie kick off January by working through a few topics from Tsh’s annual new year reflection questions… It’s a good conversation.* Sarah’s businesses: Read-Aloud Revival and Waxwing Books* Tsh’s New Year Reflection Questions* The Hallow app* The Fulfillment of All Desire, by Ralph Martin* I Believe in Love, by Jean C. J. d’Elbée* Table for Two, by Amor Towles* Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman* Jon Acuff & Meg Meeker: their conversation on parenting* Introduction to the Spiritual Life, by Brant Pitre* The Three-Minute Reset podcast* Create Your Rule of Life self-paced workshop* Tsh’s newsletter: The Commonplace* Tsh’s books, trips, & Rule of Life* Join Tsh’s next pilgrimage: The Rhine River 2025* Recommended reads* Buy a round of drinks This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecommon.place/subscribe