Welcome! Here we have conversations where the Christian faith interacts (or intersects) with topics found outside of the typical, safe church environment. We wanted to address the question: "What happens when a priest talks with people of the community about topics that are important to them, but not necessarily what you might hear Sunday morning?" Our church porch (or patio) was designed to facilitate these meaningful and authentic conversations, so we called this "Porch Talk." Join us!
Publisher
Fr. Aaron Ott
Category
religion & spirituality · science · society & culture
Overcoming Adversity with Chris Dantzler of "Walk with Five"
Send us Fan Mail Fr. Aaron speaks with Chris Dantzler, a young man local to Dothan, Alabama whose story is traveling well outside of the Wiregrass area. Chris embarked on a radical journey of weight loss and health that became the "Walk With Five" movement which now has inspired a growing social media following. Chris spoke with Fr. Aaron about overcoming depression, managing addiction (which can include video gaming), and the journey that has led him to inspire others. They agreed on the spi...
26 Aug 2026
Faith and Comedy - A Necessary Reminder to Stay Humble
Send us Fan Mail Fr. Aaron speaks with comedian, Jarrod Harrison who has established himself participating in local "open mic" opportunities, culminating in opening for acts at the Dothan Opera House. They spoke about getting started, the discipline of keeping a "clean set," family support, and why God gives us comedy as a reminder not to think more highly of ourselves than we ought to (Romans 12:3). Much of religious life is replete with fertile comedy material, but remaining humble is actua...
6 Aug 2026
Promoting Arts & Entertainment for the Hometown
Send us Fan Mail Fr. Aaron spoke with Clay Dempsey, the Director for Art & Entertainment for the city of Dothan, Alabama. Clay shared about his work history and duties coordinating A&E for the City of Dothan. They talked about the various different types of acts and performers that have come to Dothan, and what future performances will find an appreciative audience. Smaller towns face distinct challenges for brining attractions and Clay spoke frankly about how to make the hometown an ...
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