This week’s episode of Not So Christian Brothers begins with a heavy heart. Justin's brother and co-host Colm lost his wife, Anne, last week after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with Colm and his children, Alex and Holly. We hope to have him back in the studio with us very soon.
In this episode, Justin, Beatrice, and producer Rebecca reflect on Anne’s legacy and dive into the bigger questions of life, loss, and what really matters most. From Irish funeral traditions to the symbolic “four objects” that capture a life, we talk openly about grief, family, parenting, health, and finding joy even in the darkest times.
We also take on a listener question from a newly single dad in midlife, exploring the character traits that truly matter in relationships. Honesty, humility, and humor are at the heart of the conversation.
Expect raw honesty, plenty of laughter, and moments that might just change how you think about legacy, love, and living fully.
👉 Don’t miss the Aftershow, dropping this weekend, where Rebecca unpacks even more on funeral traditions and the meaning of the “four objects.”
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Opening & remembering Anne’s life
02:00 – The four objects tradition at Irish funerals
06:00 – What we’d want to be remembered for
10:00 – Dogs, blankets, and family time as legacy symbols
12:00 – Parenting highs & lows: Luca’s penalty shootout drama
16:00 – Health & resilience: dumbbells, flow ropes, and mouth tape
18:00 – Friendship, connection & the Sunday sauna “mass”
21:00 – Listener DM: Dating after 40 – honesty, humility & humor
26:00 – Justin & Beatrice’s online dating story (2004 flashback)
28:00 – Wrapping up: family, grief, and being there for Colm
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