Episode 107

Holy Chaos on Tap - Elf: Rediscovering Joy in the Family Routine

This season, "Raising Little Saints with TV Screens", dives into what it means to find God in the shows we watch with our kids. Episode 107 - Elf: Rediscovering Joy in the Family Routine.

In this episode, we dive into Elf and explore why Buddy’s childlike joy isn’t naïve — it’s holy. He reminds us that delight is a spiritual discipline, that laughter can be a form of charity, and that renewing joy in our homes is part of our vocation as fathers.

Inside the episode you’ll hear:

🍼 Dad Fail Confessional — Feeling down on not exercising and the monotony of the dad life

🎄 Pop Culture Dive — What Buddy teaches us about presence, play, and living with open hearts

📖 Scripture Moment (NABRE) — “The joy of the Lord is your strength” in real dad life

🧉 Barstool Theology — Why joy isn’t optional for Christian fathers

🙏 Closing Prayer for dads rediscovering joy in the ordinary

Because holiness isn’t just about getting through the season —

it’s about letting God restore wonder in the moments we usually rush past.

🍻 Raising kids. Raising glasses. Raising faith.

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Holy Chaos on Tap
A Catholic dad podcast about faith, family chaos, and fellowship over a pint

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Nick B

My name is Nick and I am a "cradle" Catholic doing my best to raise three little saints! Currently I am a little over 5 years into the project, still learning how to juggle kid messes, bedtime (anytime) meltdowns and finding God's presence in the middle of all the family chaos.

When the day comes to an end, with a pint (or glass) in hand and the chaos has calmed down, I like to pause to really see all the blessings from God.

Through Holy Chaos on Tap, I want to share real stores about my journey in fatherhood, faith and finding the holy in the chaos! Join me as I laugh at my own dad fails, discuss what the Church has to say about family life and raise a glass with my fellow parents who are trying to live their vocations with hope, humor and grace.

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