The Vine with Joe & Katie Devine

Dery Media Podcasts
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Christianity
  • Updated Biweekly

Welcome to "The Vine" with Joe and Katie Devine, where we embark on a journey through the twists and turns of life, love, and faith in our formative twenties. Join us as we candidly share our triumphs, trials, and everything in between, inviting you into our world of learning and growing together. Through heartfelt conversations, we navigate the complexities of marriage, relationships, and spirituality, reflecting on our missteps and milestones with humility and grace.As branches of the same divine Vine, we embrace the power of community and the guidance of faith, aiming to inspire and uplift our listeners as we collectively journey toward greater understanding and connection. Welcome to a space where vulnerability meets wisdom and where, together, we discover the beauty of being intertwined in the vine of life.

  1. Jun 15

    Father’s Day Reflection with St. Joseph

    Send us Fan Mail We trade our weekly peaks and pits, from reconnecting with old friends and family pool days to the kind of funk that comes from a pileup of small problems. Then we shift toward Father’s Day by reflecting on Saint Joseph and what his quiet, practical holiness teaches us about marriage, fatherhood, fear, and providing well.  • Oliver’s surprise podcast cameo and the chaos of real life at home  • Reconnecting with old friends and how good friendships pick up fast  • How a week of small issues can hit harder than one big problem  • Parenting curveballs like bath time changes and sleep regressions  • Saint Joseph as a relatable model of holiness and courage  • Letting God steer when fear and control feel safer  • The power of Joseph’s hidden years and faith lived quietly  • What “provider” really means beyond money and status  • How fatherhood changes the way we feel fear and responsibility  • A quick marriage meeting game with real minor league team names  If you can share the podcast. If you shared, if you liked, if you followed, and just joined in on the journey officially. So that we can keep growing together  JOIN IS FOR A NOVENA TO ST JOSEPH https://ascensionpress.com/pages/novena-to-st-joseph?srsltid=AfmBOooZMosY_wMnq6r3A_aGKiGY1ffPj6TlZF7QPnDB6ZSkIavNBPHQ An exclusive from Dery Media Podcasts. Explore diverse perspectives and enrich your knowledge at derymedia.com. Telling stories that matter, sparking meaningful discussions.

    46 min

  2. Jun 1

    Count The Fruit: May Gospel Reflections

    Send us Fan Mail We talk through a month of real life highs and lows, from starting therapy to caring for MJ through her first stretch of sickness. Then we shift into “Count The Fruit,” reflecting on May’s Sunday Gospels and what they teach us about the Trinity, doubt, and living faith instead of over explaining it.  • starting therapy and naming why it feels freeing  • navigating anxiety when your baby gets sick  • choosing a low stress anniversary trip and what it teaches us about family rhythms  • why the May Gospels keep pointing back to the Trinity  • faith and works as lived fruit rather than a scorecard  • learning to love someone you cannot see and letting love reshape your expectations  • the Ascension as power used for love not control  • “they worshiped but they doubted” and making room for honest questions  • Pentecost Sunday and the Catholic case for confession and apostolic succession  • Trinity as mystery you can experience through liturgy, balance, and practice  Let’s keep growing together.  An exclusive from Dery Media Podcasts. Explore diverse perspectives and enrich your knowledge at derymedia.com. Telling stories that matter, sparking meaningful discussions.

    49 min

  3. May 18

    5 Years Together: Reading Our Old Letters

    Send us Fan Mail We celebrate five years of marriage with a very on-brand Friday night in bed, sharing our highs and lows from this season of visitors, cleaning resets, baby sleep, and the return of doomscrolling. Then we open a box of old letters and read our teenage and engagement words out loud, laughing at the cringe while seeing the patterns that actually built our relationship. • Peaks and pits from real life right now, including friendship in the same season and the joy of company • Social media habits after Lent, doomscrolling, anxiety, and the small moments that trigger grabbing the phone • The relief of a deep-clean reset, plus the unpredictability of baby sleep and naps • Why we chose to read old letters for our anniversary and what we kept in the memory box • The nine-day novena letters, fruits of the Holy Spirit, and preparing for marriage with intention • Long distance, breakups, discernment, and how we learned to say what we meant • Wedding day letters, the promises we made, and why faith keeps showing up in our story Pray for us, please. An exclusive from Dery Media Podcasts. Explore diverse perspectives and enrich your knowledge at derymedia.com. Telling stories that matter, sparking meaningful discussions.

    52 min

  4. May 4

    2026 Word Of the Year: Capacity

    Send us Fan Mail We record on a chaotic Sunday between Mass, naps, phone calls, and too many dogs, then get honest about what is stretching our marriage and our patience. We look back on “Take Root,” share why “Capacity” is our word for 2026, and talk about trusting God for the strength we need today.  • peaks and pits from family visits, travel, and new parent life  • the reality of overstimulation and managing a house full of dogs  • why grandma’s 90th birthday feels like a witness of lived Catholic faith  • what “Take Root” means after our fertility journey shifts into new life  • learning that the only constant is change and faith is home  • why our 2026 word is capacity and how it grows over time  • surrendering control, daily manna, and carrying unexpected crosses  • letting babies and parents be human instead of robots  Like, comment, and subscribe  An exclusive from Dery Media Podcasts. Explore diverse perspectives and enrich your knowledge at derymedia.com. Telling stories that matter, sparking meaningful discussions.

    49 min

  5. Apr 20

    Discerning the Deaconate: Interview with Dcn James (Katies Dad!)

    Send us Fan Mail We trade our usual studio feel for a family-farm recording with Deacon Dad and a very real background chorus of baby life, dogs, and interruptions. We dig into discernment, what a Catholic deacon actually does, and why saying yes often comes before you feel ready.  • live-audience chaos and a quick family roll call  • peaks and pits with newborn sleep and early mornings  • praying the outdoor Stations of the Cross as a community  • the first nudge toward the permanent diaconate  • a Diocesan Youth Conference adoration moment that changed everything  • what “deacon” means and how deacons serve alongside priests  • why parishes can feel different while staying fully Catholic  • Roman Rite structure and variety across languages and rites  • why priests are usually celibate and why some are married  • the vow permanent deacons take regarding celibacy after widowhood  • capacity, humility, and “God help me” as a real prayer  • deacon ministry as a couple and the hidden work of spouses  • formation as a lifelong process shared with family and community  • marriage meeting idiom quiz and the Chin-family phrase struggle  An exclusive from Dery Media Podcasts. Explore diverse perspectives and enrich your knowledge at derymedia.com. Telling stories that matter, sparking meaningful discussions.

    59 min

  6. Apr 6

    Life Lately: What 6 months of Parenthood have been like so far

    Send us Fan Mail We pick up five months after Mary Jo’s birth and finally talk out loud about what the newborn season has felt like for us. The big surprise is how much bonding, confidence, and even our marriage grew through time, work, and a lot of messy learning.  • catching up after a long break and naming this as a real-time processing talk  • peaks and pits from the week and why change can feel so unsettling  • the birth story from “is this labor?” to five centimeters dilated and a fast delivery  • expectations for the golden hour compared to shock, pain, and the reality of holding a newborn  • early bonding and why it can feel delayed for both moms and dads  • the mental load of new parenthood and why everything feels high stakes at first  • structure versus flexibility and how we’re learning what works for our family  • trusting each other with solo parenting and building confidence by pushing ourselves  • favorite baby products we actually use and would recommend  Let’s keep growing together.  An exclusive from Dery Media Podcasts. Explore diverse perspectives and enrich your knowledge at derymedia.com. Telling stories that matter, sparking meaningful discussions.

    59 min

  7. Mar 16

    (Republish) Hoping vs. Waiting: Part 2 — When Hope Wins

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when you've spent years praying for something that seems impossible? After nearly three years of struggling with infertility, we're finally ready to share our miracle—we're expecting our first child! This journey has been filled with doctor appointments, medications, surgeries, tears, doubts, and ultimately, a deepening understanding of what hope truly means. As we celebrate our four-year wedding anniversary, we reflect on how we've grown individually and as a couple. We've learned that while time changes circumstances, those core qualities that drew us together at 16 still remain at the heart of our relationship. The path to pregnancy wasn't simple. After endometriosis surgery and working with multiple doctors, we found ourselves at a crossroads—feeling defeated and ready to move on. Then came an appointment I almost canceled, with a doctor who offered a completely different approach. Instead of more tracking and supplements, she simply said, "Let me do it for you." That permission to release control became the unexpected gift we needed. This episode explores more than just our pregnancy announcement. We dive into what it means to maintain hope when disappointment feels inevitable. By incredible coincidence, Katie was asked to lead a workshop on hope for our church before knowing she was pregnant. The framework she developed—recognizing what hope is, embarking on the journey of hope, looking for signs, and anchoring yourself in hope—became the compass that guided us through our darkest moments. For anyone walking through infertility or any season of painful waiting, this one's for you. We've been where you are, and while everyone's story unfolds differently, we want you to know that hope truly does not disappoint—even when it takes forms we never expected. Reflection: Read the Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction (Letter addressing the Jubilee Year of Hope) HERE:  https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/bulls/documents/20240509_spes-non-confundit_bolla-giubileo2025.html Have you experienced a season of waiting?  How did you maintain hope? Where do you “hide” your hope behind?  How can you cling to God in the Hopelessness?   We'd love to hear your stories and continue growing together through this new chapter. An exclusive from Dery Media Podcasts. Explore diverse perspectives and enrich your knowledge at derymedia.com. Telling stories that matter, sparking meaningful discussions.

    55 min

  8. Mar 16

    (Republish) Waiting vs Hoping: Our Fertility Journey

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself caught between hope and waiting, wondering how to share your struggles without feeling vulnerable? Join us on "The Vine" as we explore this emotional landscape with honesty and courage. This week, we kick things off with our "peak and pit" segment, sharing personal tales from the candy-strewn streets of Greenville to the communal joy of youth group retreats. With laughter and a touch of tummy troubles, we invite you to reflect on the highs and lows that make up the tapestry of our lives. Our conversation takes a more poignant turn as we open up about the journey of coping with infertility, emphasizing the power of vulnerability and the need for honest dialogue. It's a topic that touches many, yet is often shrouded in silence. We navigate the fear of having our experiences minimized and highlight the transformative power of sharing our stories with those who truly understand. Inspired by spiritual guidance, we reach out with empathy, hoping to connect with listeners on similar paths and reassure them that their feelings are valid and they are not alone. In our final segment, we unpack the power of hope and trust when facing life's uncertainties. Together, we explore the delicate balance between waiting and hoping, the struggle with control, and the solace found in faith and prayer. Reflecting on the wisdom of St. Pope John Paul II, we encourage embracing every challenge with courage and hope, no matter how daunting it may seem. Join us for a heartfelt journey that promises to lift your spirit and inspire you to face your own challenges with renewed strength and faith. An exclusive from Dery Media Podcasts. Explore diverse perspectives and enrich your knowledge at derymedia.com. Telling stories that matter, sparking meaningful discussions.

    45 min
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Welcome to "The Vine" with Joe and Katie Devine, where we embark on a journey through the twists and turns of life, love, and faith in our formative twenties. Join us as we candidly share our triumphs, trials, and everything in between, inviting you into our world of learning and growing together. Through heartfelt conversations, we navigate the complexities of marriage, relationships, and spirituality, reflecting on our missteps and milestones with humility and grace.As branches of the same divine Vine, we embrace the power of community and the guidance of faith, aiming to inspire and uplift our listeners as we collectively journey toward greater understanding and connection. Welcome to a space where vulnerability meets wisdom and where, together, we discover the beauty of being intertwined in the vine of life.

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  • Creator
    Dery Media Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Vine with Joe & Katie Devine
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    The Vine with Joe & Katie Devine