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131: The Power of Storytelling ft. Julianne Miles Nov 13, 2019

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Every single one of us has a story. A story of learning and relearning God, a story of breaking down barriers and building up good, healthy walls, a story of walking along a path to what we believe. Sharing these stories to help spread the faith is what Julianne Miles does on her podcast, Mystery Through Manners, and on her NEW daily podcast, Ruah Storytellers, which will air during Advent. Jules and I are chatting today about the importance of stories, the impact the stories of others have had in our own lives, aaaaand we also nerd out on what podcasts we've been listening to lately because get two podcasters in a virtual room and you KNOW that's going to come up. This season, let's look past the statistics and see the stories of the people behind them to help identify the true dignity God has given each and every one of us. Amen?

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130: Vocational Discernment + Trusting God ft. Sr. Peter Marie Nov 06, 2019

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You've heard that you're supposed to "discern your vocation"…but what does that ACTUALLY look like? That's what Sr. Peter Marie of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecelia is here to speak with us about! We're talking all about the vocations process over here for National Vocation Awareness Week, including what a come-and-see looks like, why it's NOT a bad thing to enter religious life + leave it before making final vows, and the importance of getting HELP + direction with your discernment process. Even if you're already in your vocation or not currently discerning, I think this episode is perfect for anyone who struggles with decision making and needs some encouragement in that area. Also, y'all, can I just say I love talking to religious sisters? Because I do. We need more of them for season 4, Amen?

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129: Helping Women Leave Prostitution ft. CarrieLynn Mascaro Oct 30, 2019

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When we're asking women to leave behind lives of sex work, it's vital to focus on HOW they got to where they are and WHAT they need in order to leave that path behind. Today's guest, CarrieLynn Mascaro from Catholic Charities, is here to help us understand ways the Church is helping women stop selling their bodies. What I love about CarrieLynn's approach is the way she focuses on the systematic problems—like affordable housing—that leave women feeling like they have no other option. We also discussed whether she'd ever back a legal avenue for prostitution, what she personally has learned from the women she's encountered, and how her mom's recent death has been bringing her closer to God. This episode is a powerful one and I hope it resonates with you and empowers you to fight for women in your own community and globally.

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Minisode: WE'RE GOING ON PILGRIMAGE! Oct 24, 2019

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I am over the moon to announce that the Catholic Feminist Pilgrimage to France is taking place in October 2020—and I want you to join us. Come walk in the footsteps of our sister saints, sip wine with other Catholic feminists, celebrate the sacraments at gorgeous cathedrals, and make 100 new besties. More information at www.thecatholicfeministpodcast.om/pilgrimage.

128: Bursting Our Catholic Bubbles ft. Alissa Molina Oct 23, 2019

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When do we "shake the dust", when do we engage, and when do we shut up + listen? Today's guest, Alissa Molina, has some insight for us. Alissa co-hosts a spiritual podcast with some wonderful Protestant sisters and I had to ask how that challenged her or pushed her out of her comfort zone. I loved her insight on why it's important to not ONLY engage with Catholics, how she tries to advance the Gospel message, and why mean Christians make us angrier than mean atheists. We also talk about how being a Latina Catholic has impacted her feminism. Enjoy! (Also, when she says "Not today and not tomorrow either"…I died. Can we all start using that? Go away, Satan. You suck.)

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127: Raising Multiples & Championing Pro-Life Beliefs ft. Justina Kopp Oct 16, 2019

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When today's guest, Justina Kopp, suffered a miscarriage, she was completely devastated. She didn't know if she'd ever be able to have kids again. So imagine her surprise when she found out she was pregnant with not 1…not 2…NOT 3…but 4 babies.

Y'all. Four babies. Let that sink in.

Justina is on the show today to talk about the ups + downs of raising multiples, why she loves postpartum doulas, pregnancy after miscarriage, and what it was like to have a doctor encourage her to "reduce" her pregnancy. I am in awe of Justina's warrior mothering skills and compassionate heart. I know you will be too! (And HAPPY BIRTHDAY to her babies, who today turn 3. Praise God for their health and joy!)

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126: In Vitro Fertilization and Pro-Life OBGYN Work ft. Monique Ruberu Oct 09, 2019

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Sometimes I think one of the most difficult parts of being a Christian is that our culture so strongly feels that certain things are "the answer" that we believe are harmful. Be it divorce, pornography, contraception…so many things in our society that are presented as a great good can actually be so damaging to the human soul. If we truly care about people, we view it as our duty to share that information to help them grow closer to the Creator and live a life that is truly joyful + fulfilling. But thats…awkward. And terrifying.

Today's guest, Dr. Monique Ruberu, is a pro-life OBGYN. Talk about someone who often has to have difficult conversations! Dr. Ruberu is here today to tell us her story of becoming an anti-contraceptive doctor, what made her change her mind, and why she believes so many medical schools ignore NaProTechnology. We're also chatting about In Vitro Fertilization and Snowflake Adoption—what they are, what the Church thinks about them, and how to wrap our minds around these hard medical decisions.

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125: Letting Go of Our Addiction to Control ft. Jeannie Gaffigan Oct 02, 2019

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When wife, mom, + producer Jeannie Gaffigan learned she had a pear-shaped brain tumor…it was inconvenient, to say the least. She had to learn how to give up a white-knuckled grip on control, find humor in heartache, and stop being the "executive producer" of her family. I loved her story about an atheist neurologist's response to her faith life and how she feels God was with her through this insane medical journey. As a long-time fan of Jeannie's wife Jim, I knew she'd be hilarious, even when talking about a brain tumor…and somehow, she was. Enjoy!

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124: The Intersection of #MeToo, Feminism, + Justice ft. Kathy Stilling Sep 25, 2019

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Justice is a complicated thing. It seems so black and white—bad guys vs. good guys, right? If only the world was so easy to divide in that way.

Today's guest, Kathy Stilling, is a defense attorney (that attends my parish IRL!) Kathy is well-known for recently defending a Big 10 football player accused of sexual assault. Today on the show, we're talking about what happens when justice, truth, and #BelieveAllWomen collide—and explode. Kathy walks us through how she joined the Catholic church, how her faith powers her through her difficult career, and some reforms she'd like to see the criminal justice system make. This episode is powerful, complex, and may help you see people accused of crimes in a different light. (Also, for MAKING A MURDERER fans…Kathy is Jerry Buting's wife!)

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123: Discipleship as a Modern Feminist ft. Katie Prejean McGrady Sep 18, 2019

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CRAPPY ADVICE: To be a good disciple, you need to sell everything in your house, grab a knapsack, and become a missionary somewhere.

GREAT ADVICE: Discipleship does not have to be a formal ministry program, involve selling your iPhone, and happens when people are UNAFRAID.

Today's guest, Katie Prejean McGrady, is a Catholic speaker who's one of our most requested guests. She's the author of multiple books, a wife + mama, and has some #THOUGHTS on how to be a disciple as a modern-day feminist. We know we should "follow Jesus" but it's not like we can pull up our GPS, or even 10 Steps to Living a Life for Christ. It seems so simple: Blessed are the meak! Care for the least of these! Raise up other disciples! But when you add a splash of real-life, it suddenly looks much more complex. But living the life of a disciple is the greatest adventure you'll ever go on.

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