Join hosts Deacon Mark and Erin Voorheis on Terminal Vocation, a practical Catholic marriage podcast for engaged and newly married couples and those navigating the first five years of matrimony. Combining standard textbook tenets of the Catholic faith with relatable, everyday humor, this marriage and family life show dives into the real-world challenges couples face—from money and in-laws to kids and communication. Discover how to lean into sacramental grace, laugh through the mistakes, and embrace holy matrimony as a lifelong, joyful vocation. New episodes weekly!
Terminal Vocation
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Join hosts Deacon Mark and Erin Voorheis on Terminal Vocation, a practical Catholic marriage podcast for engaged and newly married couples and those navigating the first five years of matrimony. Combining standard textbook tenets of the Catholic faith with relatable, everyday humor, this marriage and family life show dives into the real-world challenges couples face—from money and in-laws to kids and communication. Discover how to lean into sacramental grace, laugh through the mistakes, and embrace holy matrimony as a lifelong, joyful vocation. New episodes weekly!
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July 31, 2026
Video Killed the Radio Star: Social Media Video Trends for Couples
<p>Hosts Deacon Mark and Erin introduce this episode on social media trends.</p><p><strong>Weekly Catch-Up:</strong></p><p>Erin talks about sixth-grade orientation at school, while Deacon Mark details an adventurous scuba diving trip to the Florida Keys with his son.</p><p><strong>Mini Topic on Care and "Sunk Costs":</strong></p><p>Mark recounts a situation from his diving trip involving a couple on the dive boat. The story prompts a conversation about relationship dynamics, prioritizing a partner’s well-being over personal desires or "sunk costs," and making sacrifices for the people you are with.</p><p><strong>This Just In:</strong></p><p>The hosts touch on a news article featuring actor <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/27/entertainment/tom-holland-dish-podcast-scli-intl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Tom Holland reflecting on his early career</a>. They discuss the relatable experience of looking back at past work or early life choices with a mix of embarrassment and growth, drawing parallels to the learning curves of early parenting.</p><p><strong>Social Media Trends:</strong></p><p>The core of the episode shifts to analyzing viral relationship-focused social media trends.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX15APzovxE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>"Kiss Your Crush" / "Shoot Your Shot" Videos</strong></a><strong>:</strong> The hosts discuss the trend of individuals filming themselves taking a sudden romantic leap with a friend or crush. They examine the awkwardness of putting someone on the spot and the ethics of recording private, vulnerable moments for public content.</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZX6q2MKltJ/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>"Rage Bait" & Dessert Pranks</strong></a><strong>:</strong> The conversation turns to staged or unexpected public pranks—such as a partner opting out of ordering dessert while their significant other orders. They highlight how these trends play on public embarrassment, manipulation, and the potential cruelty of making a partner the punchline for online views.</li><li><strong>Pranking Within Limits:</strong> The hosts contrast public online manipulation with lighthearted, harmless pranks among family members at home, sharing a brief personal anecdote about an April Fool's Day joke.</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDzYqmxRJ2_/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>He Won't Let Me Open My Door</strong></a><strong>:</strong> The final trend discussed is one where couples film the gentleman not allowing the lady to open her own door, playing on the notion of chivalry to the extreme.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Throughout the episode, the hosts emphasize the importance of communication, consent, and prioritizing real-life relationships over internet views.</p>
July 24, 2026
Learning to Fly: Dating as a Child of Divorce
<p>In this episode, Deacon Mark and Erin talk about the challenges of dating as an adult child of divorce.</p><p>1. Intro & News</p><ul><li>Banter: Erin discusses a mother-daughter trip to a production of "Drunk Pirates", while Deacon Mark shares news on helping his uncle move into assisted living.</li><li>This Just In: The hosts briefly discuss the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/19/politics/usha-vance-fourth-child" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">birth of JD and Usha Vance's fourth child</a> and the unique challenges of parenting in the public eye.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>2. Catholic Teaching on Marriage & Divorce</p><ul><li>Deacon Mark reviews church teaching on divorce and annulments.</li></ul><p>3. Practical Steps for Personal Healing</p><ul><li>Key Resources: Before serious dating, adult children of divorce are encouraged to find ways to address some of the issues from their experience of divorce including professional therapy, specialized ministries like Life-Giving Wounds, and focused spiritual direction.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>4. Navigating Dating as an Adult Child of Divorce</p><ul><li>Relational Impact: The hosts address the grief of parental divorce, the lack of healthy marriage modeling, and higher <a href="https://ifstudies.org/blog/trends-in-the-intergenerational-transmission-of-divorce-1973-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">statistical </a>risks of divorce, emphasizing that intentional healing allows individuals to build strong, lasting marriages.</li></ul>
July 17, 2026
Our House (is a very very very fine house): How Trinity House Communities Provide a Rule of Life
<p>Erin and Mark talk about some of their home improvement projects going on this week, including Erin's plans to repaint and Mark moving a couch in the bed of a pickup with questionable tie-down procedures.</p><p>The conversation then shifts to pop culture and reports from the <a href="https://people.com/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-all-the-details-fairy-tale-wedding-exclusive-12013138" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce</a> who each shared 20-minute wedding vows. Mark and Erin agree that vows are meant to be solemn promises rather than extended toasts or odes to the other person.</p><p>The core focus of the episode is the <a href="https://trinityhousecommunity.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Trinity House Community</a>, a nonprofit founded by Soren and Ever Johnson.</p><p>The Trinity House Community has a five-level "blueprint" for families to strive toward. The hosts emphasize that this blueprint is also highly applicable to single individuals working on personal and spiritual development.</p><ul><li>LEVEL 1: FAITH LIFE</li><li>LEVEL 2: PERSON & RELATIONSHIPS</li><li>LEVEL 3: HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY</li><li>LEVEL 4: FAMILY CULTURE</li><li>LEVEL 5: HOSPITALITY & SERVICE</li></ul><p><br /></p>
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