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Visitation Sessions (A Podcast)

Emily Stimpson Chapman, Chris Chapman, Kate Stapleton, Casey Stapleton

Religion & Spirituality

Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 99

Catholic conversation on the sacred, the profane, and everything in between, co-hosted by Emily and Chris Chapman and Kate and Casey Stapleton.

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The Odyssey is Important

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 • Duration 01:12:58

This week, we dive head-first into the controversy over Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey, and the importance of Homer, Shakespeare, and modern interpretations of their work.

We also FINALLY debut our long-awaited podcasting studio, where you can watch all of our facial expressions and see Emily’s interior decorating decisions by accessing the link to our brand-spanking new Youtube channel. Give us a follow!

Special thanks to Select International tours, and Kara Patrowicz, whose work will be displayed in August at the Worcester Art Museum. Learn more about Kara’s work at https://www.karapatrowicz.com/, and on Instagram here.

Show notes:

* Bookmarx Bookstore in Steubenville, OH

* Plato's Allegory of the Cave in cartoon form — the 70’s-esque cartoon that Casey referenced

* One Second After, a novel

* The Inner Sea by Kate Stapleton

* Why you need more poetry in your life — our previous podcast on the subject

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The Gift of the Church's No: IVF & Embryo Adoption

Monday, July 20, 2026 • Duration 01:01:28

This week, we talk about the complicated moral quandaries posed by IVF—including the topic of embryo adoption. What does the Magisterium of the Church have to say on this subject? And how should we respond to the Church whenever we’re told No?

Show notes:

* Does the Catholic Church Approve of Embryo Adoption?

* Donum Vitae

* Dignitas Personae

* The Vatican's Orphans from 60 minutes

* IVF is Not the Way by Stacy Trasancos, PH.D.

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What's So Great About Holy Week?

Thursday, April 2, 2026 • Duration 01:10:46

Why do Christians celebrate Holy Week? What is the point of it all? How have we done it in the past? How are we doing it now? And how does it shape us as Christians? Talking about all that and more this week, on Visitation Sessions.

P.S. Special thanks to Select International Tours for sponsoring this week’s episode. Select does many things very, very well, and one of those things is pilgrim formation. Through their online pilgrim formation program, Stella Pelegrina, they offer all those traveling with them the chance to prepare spiritually and practically for all the graces and challenges that pilgrimages have to offer. Learn more by visiting their website today.

P.P.S. Please forgive the lack of show notes this weel! We’ll try to come back and get them up in the next few days, but this week, due to time, family, and travel constraints, it was a choice between posting without show notes or not posting at all. We chose no show notes!

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Why Aren't There More Black Catholics in the US?

Thursday, March 26, 2026 • Duration 01:13:56

For the past two months, one of us (Chris) has been teaching a class on the history of Black Catholics in the United States. This week, we’re talking about some of that history and the consequences it has for the life of the Church in America today.

Show Notes

* The History of Black Catholics in the United States by Cyprian Davis

* A Black Patriot and a White Priest by Stephen J. Ochs

* Desegregating the Altar: The Josephites and the Struggle for Black Priests by Stephen J. Ochs

* The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church by Rachel Swarns

* From Sharecropper to Scientist: The Memoir of Thomas Wyatt Turner, Ph.D. edited by Marilyn Wenzke Nickels

* The Autobiography of Frederick Douglas by Frederick Douglas

* The Whitney Plantation Museum (Louisiana)

* Mansfield Plantation Story (South Carolina)

* Nottoway Plantation (Louisiana)

* Pope Nicholas V

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Saints, Superstition, and St. Joseph

Thursday, March 19, 2026 • Duration 58:33

It’s Saint Joseph’s feast day, and we are celebrating this very special solemnity by taking a break from all our Lenten fasts and diving into the Scriptural and theological foundations of building a relationship with Saint Joseph (and all the other saints). Note: This relationship should not include burying a statue of Saint Joseph upside down in your yard, thinking that will somehow get your house sold.

Show Notes:

Joseph, Keeper of the King by Emily Stimpson Chapman and Scott Hahn

Redemptoris Custos (“Guardian of the Redeemer)” by Pope Saint John Paul II

The Visitation (painting by Mattia Preti)

Ottumwa International Film Festival

Beloit International Fim Festival

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Let's Talk About Us

Friday, March 13, 2026 • Duration 01:02:32

We’ve had a slew of new listeners since the New Year, and that was reflected in the questions you all sent for this week’s Q&A. So, this week, we’re sharing all about Casey’s time as monk (technically “canon”), Emily’s year cleaning toilets for world leaders, Kate’s plumbing free, electricity free mountain cabin, and Chris’s fall from grace. Hope you don’t regret asking!

Show Notes:

Reclaiming Quiet by Sarah Clarkson

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by JK Rowling

The Meaning of Grace by Charles Journet

The History of Black Catholics by Cyprian Davis

The Habit of Being by Flannery O’Connor

Letters and Papers from Prison by Dietrich Bonhoffer

The Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis, Volumes 1, 2, and 3

John Henry Newman: A Life Sacrificed by Ida Friederike Görres

Paper Girlby Beth Macy

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Part Deux: Is Feminism the Root of All Evil?

Thursday, March 5, 2026 • Duration 01:15:59

This week we’re circling back to actually answer the questions we asked last week: Is feminism the root of all evil and can Catholics call themselves feminists? We’re also tackling the sticky wicket of who gets to define feminism, why women need the vote, and why tutus are not the wisest choice of attire for hog tying competitions.

Show Notes:

Spiritual Theology by Jordan Aumann

Women in the Days of the Cathedrals by Regine Pernoud

Letter to Women by John Paul II

Evangelium Vitae by John Paul II

Feminist Pope Inspires Doctor’s Labor of Love by Helen Alvare

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Is Feminism the Root of All Evil? (Part 1)

Thursday, February 26, 2026 • Duration 01:14:12

What is feminism? Is it really rotten root and branch? Can Christians call themselves feminists? What do proponents and opponents of feminism get right? What do they get wrong? Why does Emily know so much about Mary Wollstonecraft? And why is it so important to never respond to an email when Casey is talking?

All this and more in the first part of our conversation about feminism.

Show Notes:

The Feminist Question by Father Francis Martin

The Rights of Woman: Reclaiming a Lost Vision by Erika Bachiochi

The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto by Leah Libresco Sargeant

Who Stole Feminism by Christina Hoff Summers

A Vindication of the Rights of Men by Mary Wollstonecraft

A Vindication of the Rights of Women by Mary Wollstonecraft

Thoughts on the Education of Daughters by Mary Wollstonecraft

“Steelman or Strawman: Carrie Gress’ Something Wicked” by Angela Franks

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Dating Wins and Disasters (Bonus)

Friday, February 20, 2026 • Duration 08:38

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Hey folks, we’re taking a break this week to allow the Chapmans to catch up on work, life, and everything after their unexpected week away. But, if you’re a full subscriber, we do have that promised bonus episode for you on our various dating wins and disasters before and after marriage. Enjoy! (And if you’re not a full subscriber, now is a great time t…

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Fertile & Worthy: Love, Marriage, and What Really Matters In a Spouse

Friday, February 13, 2026 • Duration 01:21:44

This week, we’re talking about why it’s so hard for Catholics to find love, marriage, and that baby carriage, and how so much of the current conversation around dating is missing the mark.

P.S. We recorded this talk before the Chapmans left town both for a family funeral and to spend time with Emily’s mom, who is not doing well. Please keep them in your prayers.

A Word from Our Sponsor

This week’s episode is brought to you by Select International Tours, who is excited to be offering a new pilgrimage for homeschooling mothers. Hosted by Sally Clarkson and Ainsley Arment, you’re invited to spend 10 wonder-filled days, journeying through Normandy, Rouen, and Parish. To learn more visit SelectInternationalTours.com.

Show Notes:

“She’s Probably Not Delaying Marriage” by Cartoons Hate Her

The Dating Project

Marty

Sacred Spark

National Catholic Singles Conference

“Scarcity of College Men and the Decline in Marriage Among Non-College Americans”

“The Illusion of Many Options”

“Men on Dating Apps Are Aiming Too High, and Science Says It’s Time to Stop”

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