Life Talks With Brian and Melissa
by Brian Lucca
Interpreting the day-to-day through the eyes of faith. We share experiences through humorous storytelling and deep-dive discussions. Come explore the desires of the human heart as well as the puzzling questions that arise when things just don't make sense. Chat is us on our SM: https://linktr.ee/life_talks_brimel
Episodes
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Baby Delivery
It has happened! Today, we talk out the details of what occurred in our recent baby delivery. Hurtles were faced and this event beckoned us to dig deep. But did we have enough? Where would that extra help come from? Enjoy the fun and laughs as we discuss this while feeding baby Ignatius! Follow...
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Get After It: What is it?
What is the picture perfect life, the thing that signals, “this is it”? From where does this desire to get after it, be it, live it, and reach the ultimate come? We explore what it must be like to obtain the pinnacle of our wants, and, perhaps, what may be false about it. So many things to…
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39 Weeks: Am I Happy?
39 weeks pregnant! Am I happy? Melissa provides the details from the journey of late as we enter the “labor crusade”. We talk about being happy where one is at. What if we lose something we always depended on for our happiness such as our legs, a friend, or activity? Is it over for us or is life...
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What Kind of Gifter Are You?
Do you have the human gift of giving or lack thereof?! What kind of gifter are you? Some seem to thrive in this area. Others feel pinched or disinterested? Brian and Melissa humorously discover they seem to fall short. 😂 Is something wrong with our spiritual mindset if that is the case? So much…
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What If We Asked?
Melissa leads us into a story that makes us wonder what if we asked? Recorded from the back of a 50 Chevy during sunset, we ask what would happen if everyone could and did discern God's will. Would we then live in a peaceful world? This ep also covers a personal roommate disagreement story, the...
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Can I Get Into a Bar Fight & Be Holy?
Do you ever want to get into a bar fight, a slug fest, or anything of the nature? Is there something good to a couple folks agreeing to duke it out? Just getting some angst out? Or is it impossible to do such things without a sin of some sort? Is it ok to laugh at a bar fight scene in a movie?…
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Do Men Watch the Hallmark Channel?
Brian confesses to watching a certain TV series that some may question for a young to mid-aged man. Is there value in what we watch? Many of us watch the Hallmark Channel which has become quite popular but what are we getting from it? Join us in a hearty discussion with many laughs and things to...
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Are We Always Meant to Succeed?
A difficult thing it is to imagine a God that would not want us to succeed in areas. Is this true? What else may contribute to our success or failure to achieve? This discussion gets deep as we consider what God’s will may be. We question whether our wills have been aligned to His vision in…
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What Makes Him Tick?
Melissa interviews Brian to learn what makes him tick. Garden gnomes, family gifts, asking a girl out in a college lecture hall class, challenges in living with Melissa, and more. Are all dudes like this? Can you relate or do you see things differently? What can we learn from this? Enjoy the many...
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Wait, You Are Pregnant?
Brian and Melissa reveal what’s been cooking lately. We share many funny tales and reactions as Melissa has been undergoing some physical changes. We cover what we have been experiencing in our preparation including our spiritual growth. We also discuss a miscarriage we had and some of the...
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The Grind or Freedom (as a non-millionaire)
We respond to an episode by a Youtuber, named TechLead, who we have been enjoying lately as he covers life moves, investing, and many other interesting topics. He is a self-made millionaire who in recent episode, talks about how he is bored discussing money along with other things. This is coming...
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The Simple Cabin Life
We have seen a strong movement to live the simpler life in times. Everyday another video is blowing up about how a person lives in a cabin, tiny home, or on a boat away from normal congested society. Well, this episode is another recorded from us while we are staying at a remote cabin. We lay out...
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Want To Getaway?
Want to get away? We find ourselves constantly looking for escape. Today, we record this episode from a cabin near the Mississippi River. We discuss why we feel that constant need for a vacation or yet another weekend to come as soon as possible. We consider how we might find satisfaction right…
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What Have I Done With My Life?
Do you ever wonder if you’ve accomplished anything with your life? Today, we take ourselves lightly and honestly reflect on whether we are good at anything or if we have done anything worthwhile. Is it worth doing things if we do them badly? Can you relate? We conclude that humility is the key to...
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The Flip Phone Movement
Has the back-to-the-flip-phone movement begun? Brian shares his hilarious experiences of different phases of phone types and even no phone at all. We turn to consider when must a person reply to a text in the modern era. When does a delayed reply become rude?! Further, have the use of pictures...
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Can We Afford to Splurge? Will I Be Happy?
How much was that coffee?! Is there something we need to splurge on every now and then? Will we feel financially free if we budget, or will factors like record inflation make us feel strapped financially regardless? When we have it all on earth, will we still need? Today, we discuss such…
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Hamlet, Gossiping as a Christian, Rescue Me
Melissa has taken to Hamlet. Brian asks what is she really looking for in reading it. We discuss what our brains or emotions are really after. We question gossiping as we consider others around us and even President Putin based on recent events. How should a Christian handle such issues? Is there…
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Can We Escape Our Struggles? Dreams Fulfilled!
We seem to dream often. Once we reach our dreams, can we also escape our struggles? Will our dreams reached, ever go just as we had hoped? Can we have such and such while not experiencing any more of the grind that it took to get there? Or are there new surprise awaiting and,if so, how do we...
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Why Do We Leave...Diners, Jobs, Relationships, Fatih?
A common expresssion for all of us is "I just want to get out." Today, we ask why do we leave ,whether its diners and theaters or bigger matters likes jobs, relationships and faith. Do we always have good reasons for leaving? Should we ever stay despite our desire or feelings to leave and how…
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Does Jesus Have Omicron?
The COVID craze has continued and tests men and women in their daily life. Is the drive for money contributing to some of the mixed opinions on the virus? We discuss Joe Rogan's latest podcast that highlights some of the conflicting news. We then consider our local level of how the virus can be...
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What Is the Best Christmas Gift?
Today we reflect on what is the best christmas gift or gifts we have received over the years. Ahh the childhood memories are many around this time of year. We consider whether we can still feel that Christmas surprise and spirit in receiving gifts as adults. Should it change? We discuss how it…
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Would God Invest in Cryptocurrency?
Crytocurrency is all the rage in trading these days. Would God invest in it? We ask whether these highly volatile and speculative assets are something God would play with. How do you break down such a question? Where is that in bible? Melissa lists a few things to consider from a theological...
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Should We Make Christmas Lists?
Should we have Christmas lists? It’s that time again! We discuss both sides to why we should or should not have Christmas gifts. Does a gift on list have the same sentimental value as a personalized gift never planned for on a list? Do people know us well enough to give us gifts not found on a...
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Life of An Indie Author
What is it like to live the life of an author? Today, we get to speak with Suzanna J. Linton, an indie author, about her writing journey. How does one have such creativity? I (Brian speaking) have started reading her first book Stories of Lorst - Clara, and I'm hooked! There is a free download...
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Is That Couple Happy All the Time? (streamed)
People have asked if we are we really that happy all the time as a couple. Is what you see on screen true? Well we take a quick converrsation to address that now! Follow Life Talks With Brian and Melissa at: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3h6zHYh FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/lifetalksbrimel...
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Living an Unphotoshopped Life | What is Our Reality?
Today, we have a stimulating conversation with Nancy, content creator of "My Unphotoshopped Life," about living authentically. Our reality experienced can vastly differ from what is often portrayed in online culture. Nancy shares her trials from depression, a difficult past marriage, and single...
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Why Does Gratitude Work?
Today a Forbes article regarding research-based findings on the benefits of gratitude helps us answer why gratitude works. How does this practice show up in nearly all religions and wellness groups? We also reflect on our personal experiences and findings on gratitude from our life whether in...
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Alpaca Farm Life: by Life Talks
Today we visit Magic Meadows Alpacas in Wonder Lake, Illinois. Alpaca farm life seems pretty magical! What could be better than looking at these beautiful beasties?! Petting and feeding them of course! We take you on a tour of a local alpaca farm, it's bound to make you smile! Any day at Magic...
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What I Wish I Knew While Growing Up
Today on Life Talks, we discuss what we wish we knew while growing up. I wonder why I never knew such things. Did no one tell me? Was I not listening or unable to process the information? Whatever the case, we provide 4 points which may serve to provoke thoughts to ponder, advice to be received…
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Why Does My Credit Card Always Have a Balance?
Do you ever go to make a credit payment and find your balance is much bigger than expected? Why does there always seem to be a credit card balance? Didn’t I just pay that last balance off? Well, today we discuss what is happening in this all too common experience. We also consider whether a…
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Hey Dave Ramsey, Do We Pay the Mortgage Off, Invest, or Just Move Already?! (live)
The classic question of "hey where to put your money?" Dave Ramsey is invited back into our sauna as we ask him "Do we go ahead and pay the mortage off, invest it for the returns, or just fullfull our dream and move already?" We also turn to consider what is the proper perspective between our…
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If God Wants Us to Be Happy, Then Why Are We...
Many will ask - if God wants us to be happy then why are we sad or struggling or anything for that matter? Culture gives its idea of happiness and then scripture has a different idea. This topic leads us into the question of what perfection is and whether it may be attained on earth. And what…
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Does Single Life Equal Punishment? Live Role Play! Listening to Anthony ONeal...
Tonight we dive into the day-to-day of this past week. Isn't single life punishment Can Brian and Melissa fail forward in an on screen role play?! Was Anthony ONeal (AO)correct with his late post which lists: God Did not make us to - hate waking up until we die, come home every night to watch...
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Living As An Authentic Artist | Musician
Today we interview musician, Jordan Kelch, from our sauna! Living as an authentic artist isn’t easy, especially as a Christian artist. Jordan shares his personal and musical life. We learn about Jordan’s journey to Christ and how he tries to live out his faith in this exciting profession. Can one...
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What Just Happened This Week? | Did She Fall for Me?
It's Brian and Melissa back it. We try to figure out how to process what just happened this and week. We also try some flirting role playing right on screen. What do you think? Did she fall for me? We contemplate how to attain happiness, how to overcome the bumps and valleys in life, and the root...
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Oh Friday Nights - What Is My Life? (live recording)
Ahh Friday Nights - Have you ever asked what is my life all about after a long week? We wind it down and reflect on life in this live recording. Nothing said was preplanned, we are just sharing the real as it comes up. We talk about health, work, ice creme/beet juice, Brian's 1950 Chevy truck…
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Should We Move to the Natures? | That Ongoing Question
The question seems to resurface regularly; the question of 'whether we should move to the natures'. Be it the ocean, the moutains, the open plains, or Mars, we often feel the tug in our soul to get into nauture more than it does with current suburbia-like life. Have you pondered this question?…
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Military Family Life, What's It Like for Teens | An Interview
Have wondered how military family life is; especially what's it like for tweens and teens? In this episode we sit down with 2 girls that have lived the military life with their parents while moving around the world. They provide interesting insights which may be valuable for those in or…
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30 Day Beet Juice Challenge | 1 Gallon Per Day!
You read it right! Brian & Melissa are doing a 30 day beet juice challenge. For 30 days straight, starting 8/8/21, we will be drinking a ridiculous full gallon each per day. We will host live 60-90 second YouTube check-ins at 7pm central time each day, except Sunday (but we will still drink it on...
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The Misfit Life | Military, Conversion and More: An Interview
Have you ever felt you are living the misfit life? Today our interview guest is one that served in the military, had a faith conversion, and much more! Eric from the Catholic Misfit organization, provides stories and insights from his life experiences which may stike a nerve of yours. Eric…
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Advice for a Person in Their 20s (& late teens) | A Christian Perspective
Need advice for a person in their 20s? This episode was created for you! Your 20s are time life where you might be settled and looking for more, or feel tossed about in the waves of it! Oh, what a decade! There's excitement, hardship, opportuntiy, failure and adjustments, successes, relationships...
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Do the Olympics and Sports Show That God is Real?
Today we discuss do the olympics and sports show God is real? Whether the Olympics are upon us or we are competing in and/or watching our favorite sports, we may wonder why there is that drive to advance. Does one need to believe a god exists to make sense of why we seem to pursue this purpose?...
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Holiday Traffic | Getting Out of Town | 4th of July
Shot in the "reals" during 4th of July holiday traffic while we are "getting out of town;' we ponder why we all leave our homestead to try and have fun elsewhere. Should we not just move to "elsewhere?" Were we meant to have homes and then leave them constantly to have fun? With cars, we can, but...
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GK Chesterton - Learning from Children
Today we discuss great quotes from GK Chesterton which help us learn from children. GK Chesterton was a famous figure in his time (and today) as a writer, philosopher, and theologian. GK Chesterton had a special appreciation for the art of play children possessed and we see that adventurous…
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House Tour of a Minimalist | Who Did I Marry?
Did I marry a minimalist?! Today, we take a house tour of a minimalist by nature, for you to decide. We cover the motives of minimalists, which include minimizing work, cost, and clutter. Where is the furniture and why are there no pictures on the walls? Are things ever going to change?! Life…
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How to Make the Most of Summer |Fun & Vibes
How do you get into your summer kickback? It may be the beach, hoops, summer reads, friends, late nights, good music, all the memories, and more. We dive into what brings on the summer feel by looking at past summers and discussing hopes for current and future summers. Come along and get into the...
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Random | Silly Regrets, Procrastination, Ticks, Cookies...
A week of random-aren't all weeks kind of random anyway? Check out some funny stories and see if you can relate!
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Sunday Blues
In this episode, we discuss what folks feel, do, and don't do on their day off before returning to the workweek. Can you relate? We also reminisce about such days from growing up. Lastly, we try some chicken and blues impressions. Check it out and share your input! Follow us at Instagram:...
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Mr. Dave Ramsey, Should I Take His Money?
Have you ever had to take a leap in the finance game? Melissa shares her adventurous vehicle purchase, which in turn affects the relationship with Brian in the future. We share this unique dating and finance story which may be a loss of reason or leap of faith. Can you relate? Follow us at...
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First Date Adventures
What to do on a 1st date? Why not plan an adventure?! We did! Not your conventional adventure story. Meet the parents, get sleep, and go to the library. Don't worry, things get elevated as Mr. Flatlander heads to the high country. The date leaves us asking "Did that just happen?!" All adventures...
About this show
Interpreting the day-to-day through the eyes of faith. We share experiences through humorous storytelling and deep-dive discussions. Come explore the desires of the human heart as well as the puzzling questions that arise when things just don't make sense. Chat is us on our SM: https://linktr.ee/life_talks_brimel
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