Episode 105

Holy Chaos on Tap - The Grinch: The Gift of a Changed Heart

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 105 - The Grinch: The Gift of a Changed Heart

In this episode, we dive into Illumination’s The Grinch and uncover what might be the most underrated Christmas lesson for Catholic dads: grace can transform even the most guarded heart.

We explore how the Grinch isn’t just a grouchy green villain, he’s all of us on the days when exhaustion, resentment, loneliness, or old wounds make us pull back from the people who need us most. From his childhood backstory to his rooftop change of heart, the Grinch gives us a surprisingly theological picture of what it means to be loved into wholeness.

You’ll hear:

🎄 Car Ride Terror — Nick talks about their recent car ride vacation trip to kick off the holiday season!

💚 Pop-Culture Dive — how the Grinch mirrors spiritual burnout

📖 Scripture Moment — God’s ability to give us “a new heart”

🍺 Barstool Theology — Instagram Christmas is not reality

🙏 A closing prayer for dads who want to create a home filled with joy, mercy, and second chances

Christmas isn’t about perfection, it’s about transformation.

And sometimes the greatest gift you can give your family is a heart a little more open than yesterday.

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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.