There are at least 30 or so, likely many more. I just wanted to chat with you today about how to walk forward as a Catholic feminist, and how to celebrate the Gospel goodness + your fellow sisters. Why her kids have made her a better artist, Whether she struggles with the Instagram comparison game, My 6 kids aren’t a burden, my selfishness is. You can check out my books. Today's episode is brought to you by Select International Tours. I feel closer to Jesus and His good, good church right now than ever before, in many ways. "The Church sees in the face of women the reflection of a beauty which mirrors the loftiest sentiments of which the human heart is capable: the self-offering totality of love; the strength that is capable of bearing the greatest sorrows; limitless fidelit On today's show, we're chatting with Emily Linn, a young adult minister within the Diocese of Milwaukee. ‎The Catholic Feminist is a podcast for strong Catholic women who want to be inspired, informed, and intentional. He calls them “Catho-feminists.” Catho-feminists are practicing Catholics who adhere to the Church’s teachings but otherwise live their lives by the feminist code—they don’t take their husband’s last name, put their careers before their families, and have their own interpretation of Ephesians 5:24. This episode is perfect for anyone who feels they may want to take the leap and try therapy, as well as anyone who feels a little "ehhh" about the field of psychology. Learn more here. This episode was brought to you by Ave Explores, an initiative of Ave Maria Press. Enjoy! Why Mallory began to consider leaving the Catholic Church, Our culture’s refusal to allow us to ponder, If being a “good person” is “enough”. I am quite scared to do this, if I can be brutally honest. Amanda is a true gift to our church and I hope our conversation resonates with you! While we still love Audible, we are no longer an Amazon affiliate for books. What does burnout feel like? Tune in to hear why. Are they diverse in thought and culture? I’m not surprised that you’re on fire for the topics we discuss on this show. I also really appreciate her passion for diversity and her focus on having a company that represents the universality of the church. As Catholic feminists, we know that we don't want a single one of our sisters to not feel seen, known, encouraged, and loved. I would like to educate myself without strangers on the internet telling me to “educate myself”, if that makes sense, and I would like to explore my own thoughts in a more long-form way without slapping an Instagram filter on them. Monique is chatting with us all about how false chastity teachings can damage intimacy in marriage, what to do if intercourse is painful for you, and what it’s like being a doctor during COVID. The Catholic Feminist is transitioning to a twice-monthly newsletter. Sign up for all of the free content at avemariapress.com and learn what the holy witness of the saints means for us. We also dive in to why she decided to join us on our 2021 pilgrimage to France. It’s a different space. She’s here to share her story of healing, how her sexual abuse as a child impacted her addiction, and why she’s so focused on helping others know their true worth and break the bonds of porn. We dive into allllll of it: why she thinks the Olympics committees dislike motherhood, why she’s so passionate about fitness, and why she thinks treating our bodies well is a way of loving God. Read 3 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. After 150 episodes, it is a true joy to sit + chat with you all 1-on-1 today. And I’m watching that bus close its doors and drive away. If I were to grow the Catholic Feminist, or even sustain it at its current infrastructure, it would require me to do things I don’t believe I’m being called to do. Oh, my sisters—it has been the absolute joy of a lifetime. But you know who funds Catholic Relief Services, builds the churches, donates the food, influences the culture? I’ll still be on Instagram. I promise. This episode is perfect for any engaged women or women who have been struggling to communicate well with their husband and have been considering marriage therapy. The importance of counseling in her journey, How she became brave enough to talk about her struggles, Why no amount of pornography is healthy or good, Why coercion and porn are intrinsically linked. And yet, none of those feels like the right thing to do. from The Catholic Feminist on Podchaser, aired Thursday, 24th October 2019. Did you know that 1 in 5 women use the Internet for sexual activity every single week?! These are the questions Emily and I tackle together, and it was a gift to have her on the show. Sign up now so you don’t miss the first issue. Sign up here! It’s going to make some of you sad. In fact, the Catholic Feminist makes me money through advertisers and social media partnerships, so I will be taking a major financial hit by ending it. One that looks like FOMO—knowing I could do a great job at this, if I kept going, and knowing that instead, others will. Peace be with you. The moral and scientific problems with surrogacy, “Post-birth abortion” and why we should be concerned, What’s been bringing Samantha closer to God lately. Listen to The Catholic Feminist with one hundred episodes, free! I’m not ready to burst forth with them, and yet, I can’t contribute well in this form of justice discourse at the moment because I feel like so much of it is going in the wrong direction and I feel, like, kindergarten-level when it comes to the new schools of thought I’ve been learning. When the CFP finale airs in November, you can still get your Catholic feminism fix by reading Catholic essays, book roundups, guest articles, and more twice a month. Hearing that call change, and accepting it with open arms. Subscribe to receive notifications by email whenever this podcast releases new episodes. The Catholic Feminist is a podcast for strong Catholic women who want to be inspired, informed, and intentional. I absolutely love Elena’s insight on the importance of being bold, chasing your dreams, and viewing money as a tool for either good or evil. You can do it, sister: that impossible thing of viewing people as image bearers of God. I think we've all gone through seasons where we want to delete our social media accounts and go live in a hut. Instead of being able to learn and morph and change opinions, I’m under a spotlight of my own making. A podcast for strong Catholic women who want to feel inspired, informed, and intentional. Nancy Ray’s podcast episode on seasons of life. How Danielle’s work at the USCCB has transformed, How we can define a “racist act” and why that leads to conflict, That Joe Biden “you ain’t black” conversation, A Catholic perspective on Black Lives Matter, How she thinks pre-cana could transform into a more therapeutic experience, Danielle’s first podcast episode with us, Open Wide Our Hearts: A Pastoral Letter Against Racism. I am trusting he’s got some kind of wild plan for me, or perhaps, the wildest thing of all: that I am just not as seen. The way her African-American heritage influences her music to this day, Her past relationship with a man who’s now a priest and how she sought wholeness afterwards, Finding true intimacy in all seasons of life, Her coping mechanisms for emotional resilience as a performer. Sam was on the show before a million years ago but I'm thrilled to have her back to talk about her new online community, FIAT. This episode was brought to you by Gather Together, a new book out from Ave Maria Press. The Catholic “both/and” is useful here: Feminism is both necessary for being a Catholic woman and one of the reasons you will be tested as a Catholic feminist. Jesus hung out with the poor. If you have greater than $4,000 in property or your bank account, congratulations—you’re in the top 50% of wealth owners in the world. Personally, it reminded me that all around the world, millions of Christians are being persecuted for their faith--that the ability to safely attend mass is a privilege I have that so many others don't. 122 talking about this. I’m not surprised that you’re on fire for the topics we discuss on this show. Understanding history, both the good and the bad of it, is important if we want to learn from it and empower women as we move forward in New Feminism. This episode was also brought to you by . In her story, we can find lessons learned about keeping, spreading, and living the faith. I would say “I can’t believe we’re here!” but to be honest…I knew how phenomenal Catholic women were when I started this. Her family’s move to the farm that she would have never seen coming, Why she believes rest is so important to art. Isn't surrogacy just helping women who want to have kids have them?! So often these days, motherhood is shown as a hinderance to artistic endeavors and I love this truly feminist perspective from Ann. The season 4 finale will be the end of the Catholic Feminist Podcast. This podcast, its content, and its artwork are not owned by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Podchaser. Please consider supporting your local indie bookstore during these trying times! Today, Amanda is an accomplished musician with four kids who spreads the Gospel through the gift of music. And I know that right now, especially in America, we’re not. Today’s guest, Bella Bryant, knows exactly what it’s like to suffer from pornography addiction. Claudine is here to share with us how she embodies the feminine genius in her life coaching business, what the difference is between life coaching, therapy, and spiritual direction, and the importance of finding leaders who are *Catholic* and not going to try and convince you to meditate with your crystals or something. It's one of the joys of the podcast that I get to sometimes sit with my besties and do deep dives over their life decisions--ha! Use code: 'podchaser' for rest of Dec + Jan FREE. And I hope you know how thankful I am for you. Her commentary is boldly Catholic and deeply insightful, with a perspective you’re not likely to hear anywhere else.After a few episodes, this one is guaranteed to become one of your regular podcasts. May we keep learning. In which I said I wasn’t going to do an episode on the Church scandal: ahem. Today’s episode is brought to you by Select to Give, a charitable giving program that helps persecuted Christians in the Holy Land. It’s harder to have conversations in a way that views each person as Imago Dei, searches for real solutions, and relies on grace. St. John Paul the Great said that intuition was one of a woman’s greatest gifts. Learn more here. Are they intelligent? Lastly, the way many Catholics are engaging in discourse right now is a way that I don’t believe is pointing us towards truth. Why Emily initially wanted to work for the church, The difference between burnout and holy exhaustion, Why she decided to transition jobs, not careers. Go check it out and listen to his podcast, Smart Passive Income—he has many episodes on podcasting. Listen to The Catholic Feminist episodes free, on demand. I absolutely loved her insight on intimacy: why do we all need it? (Am I making sense? Today's guest, Claudine Noel, shares her story of falling in love with the Catholic faith and being baptized with zero family present. What it’s like to influence survivors of abuse, What the Church needs to do to “move forward”. I would never do that to you. 176: The Catholic Feminist Finale. Each week, we interview Catholic women on topics like poverty, refugees, eating disorders, mental health, and women's rights. Heck yes says today's podcast guest. This episode was brought to you by Awaken My Heart, a new book by Emily Wilson Hussem. How do you know if you should step away from your ministry job? I think some tricky things, and I’m still figuring them out in my head and with my God. To let things sink in before responding in a flash? Author, wife, and mama Mallory Smyth breaks down why she spent time away from the Catholic faith and what brought her back. He does. I hear the desires of Jesus, clear as a bell, telling me that it’s time to shut the microphone off and step back. I get a literal stomachache when I think of doing these things and, as I read in a book recently, the body keeps the score. Should it be? Catholic and Feminist book. Each week, we interview Catholic women on topics like poverty, refugees, eating disorders, mental health, and women's rights. Enjoy! Even--especially--when others don't. We also discuss her love for dance and how she uses this hobby as a beautiful, awe-inspiring prayer. Launching spring 2017. Your IRL friends? We also discuss how listening has been bringing her closer to God lately and why she thinks women utilizing their own unique gifts is what will truly change the world. If one of your 2020 goals is to go on a pilgrimage, the time to sign up is now! Her insight on the history of the field of psychology is so interesting, and I love what she has to say about knowing when it's time to seek counseling. And so, there’s time for a choice: the bus is here, waiting for me to get on. You can add a review to show others what you thought. The women I interviewed and the women who listened. Elena and I are talking all about wealth: is it bad? Why is it so vital? How Sr. Desiré discerned the Felician sisters, Why she wrote her public letter on racism, What she wants seen done in terms of racial justice, What bothers her about the phrase “I don’t see color”, What’s been bringing Sr. It’s time, now, for you to do those things. No matter what the feminist pundits claimed in the scholarly articles they churned out, the truth of the matter became blatantly clear: I had taken a life and I would never quite get over it. It’s a beginning. The female’s body knows when something just…ain’t right. I will not call you to less than that near-impossible task, only made possible with the blood of Jesus. Sign up for all of the free content at avemariapress.com and learn what the holy witness of the saints means for us. This episode was also brought to you by Hallow, the meditation app for Catholics. CRAPPY ADVICE: To be a good disciple, you need to sell everything in your house, grab a knapsack, and become a missionary somewhere. And she never stopped doing either! Launching spring 2017. We also discuss her conversion to the faith, if Ann struggles with comparison on Instagram, and how she balances the business side of her art. How Lindsey got started writing for the Chastity Project, Why she isn’t too keen on current Catholic fiction books. I loved talking to Jessica and I’m honored to feature our conversation today—enjoy! I am tired of short-term content. Am I rambling? Can we strive for it? So it’s not uncommon for a Catholic to cringe at the word “feminist.” But in 1995, St. Pope John Paul II actually issued a call for women to rise up in the name of feminism – a call for a “new feminism.” I could launch a conference! Like so many things in life, there’s a West Wing episode that really encompasses my thoughts on prostitution. I especially enjoyed hearing about Karna’s experience interviewing victims and how it impacted her views as a Catholic. This ones for my book nerds: where you at? Today's guest is Sam Povlock, an online-turned-real friend and the founder of FemCatholic. A podcast for strong Catholic women who want to feel inspired, informed, and intentional. I hope you’re proud of me. I am not having a crisis of faith: I am as Catholic as I’ve ever been, and I feel the gospel beating through my veins. I have a big announcement. The rich, friend. Here am I: hearing a call, following. Today's guest is Gia Chacon, founder of For The Martyrs. Emily is a wife, mom, and passionate ministry worker who has some great insight into burnout. GREAT ADVICE: Discipleship does not have to be a formal ministry program, involve selling your iPhone, and happens when people are UNAFRAID. In today's episode, we're talking with writer and podcaster Samantha Stephenson all about egg donation, surrogacy, and other troubling bioethics developments that the world accepts and the church refuses. A podcast for strong Catholic women who want to feel inspired, informed, and intentional. Popular Catholic speakers? I hope you understand. Impulse Writer 4 Life. We're told that we can't look away from problems of the world: we must be knee-deep in activism at all times, constantly aware...but is it okay to step back? For 10% off a pair of Catholic socks, enter FEM10 at checkout. When the CFP finale airs in November, you can still get your Catholic feminism fix by reading Catholic essays, book roundups, guest articles, and more twice a month. Tomorrow, I’m going to send out a second email, detailing what the Catholic Feminist willlook like over the next year, and tomorrow’s episode will be all about this decision. She’s also very passionate about the pre-cana experience and how our marriage prep classes often fail to truly prepare couples for the sacrament of marriage. Why it’s important to find a leader who is Catholic, The difference between life coaching and spiritual direction, What’s been bringing Claudine closer to God lately. Check it out at avemariapress.com! I could run a more debate-styled show! In the meantime, tell your friends! Danielle Noonan is a singer, songwriter, speaker, and mama with a passion for following God’s call—even when it meant moving her family out to a farm! A place I could almost certainly thrive in and make a living in. I hope our episode reminds you of the gift of a persecution-free faith and emboldens you to continue speaking up for your own religious rights. In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Karna Lozoya, a veteran Catholic reporter with a nose for news and a passion for the truth. Know that the Catholic Feminist as a “brand” isn’t going away, it’s simply changing and taking a giant step back. There is a sense of demand in having a large platform, and some of it may be justified: that you “owe” something to people who have given time to following you, and that you need to word things in a certain way, and that you need to express things quickly…all kinds of group-think that is just very, very unappealing to me, nor Godly, in my understanding of Him. If you still have hesitations about calling yourself a feminist or if people you know to be perfectly pleasant turn into...less-than-charitable-children-of-God online, this is the perfect episode for you! When I first read Sister Desiré's public letter on being the only black Felician sister, I was struck by one line in particular: that she felt invisible. You’ve heard it constantly: the “nones” are the fastest growing religion in the world. There are no lists that include "The Catholic Feminist". ), TED: The Way We Think About Charity Is Dead Wrong. We are all connected in the Eucharist, that source and summit of our faith, and that means we’ll never be far apart. Desire closer to God lately, How Partisanship is Weaking the Gospel’s Vision in America. It’s important to me to explain the why behind this decision, because I know people have questions, and this is not as simple as “I don’t have time!” or “It’s too expensive!”, neither of which are actually true. I know! Ann Vaeth of Paper Monestary is helping us understand how motherhood can HELP our art, not hinder it, and how she thrives as a Catholic artist when the artistic world is so secular. Plan a pilgrimage for 2021 and beyond by heading to selectinternationaltours.com/feminist. This episode is perfect for you if you've been struggling to understand why some of our sisters who identify as black are upset, and want to have a conversation about it in a way that points towards Christ. Can we be capitalists? I hope you’re not mad at me. From Colin Kapernick to WMD to Dorothy Day’s pacifism, how Catholics interact with “the troo… We’re talking everything from Black Lives Matter to talking to your specific priest about racial justice to how to have conversations about race in a way that honors God. To paint them as caricatures and dehumanize. During COVID, are you spending a lot more time online than usual? Today’s episode is brought to you by Every Sacred Sunday. Here’s the tricky part about being a feminist: I want every woman to feel confident and empowered…and I also want every woman to be healthy. Please, please, please stay connected with the Catholic Feminist! Enjoy! I also enjoyed chatting with her about the word feminist: why is it so inflammatory? I’d like to embrace that intuition. Maribel Rodriguez Laguna is a therapist on the board of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association. When we hear “the troops”, we probably all have things pop into our head. 175: The Plight of the Persecuted Christian ft. Gia Chacon. For a free audio book and a free 30-day trial, head to audibletrial.com/catholic. Not in the slightest. Today’s episode is brought to you by Letters From a Catholic Feminist, our new biweekly newsletter. For 10% off a pair of Catholic socks, enter FEM10 at checkout. You can. I’m crying in a Starbucks.). As I have pointed out, the "balancing" of work life and family life at best puts these two spheres of life on the same level, thereby overlooking the pre-eminent importance of the family. Why are we hemorrhaging Catholics? I have no shortage of ideas and plenty of work ethic. It would be quite easy for me, at this point, to become a Professional Catholic: a speaker at conferences, on this plane or that, taking selfies and advertising my own thoughts. A place where some people, surely, are called. We have changed the way the church talks about feminism. The Catholic Feminist is a podcast for strong Catholic women who want to be inspired, informed, and intentional. I’m scared that people will be mad at me, and my heart’s pretty fragile right now. How do you know if you're truly 'called' to ministry? But no feminist model exists — apart from the Catholic one — in which the family is the fundamental unit of society, coming first in the order of importance, before society and politics. This episode was also brought to you by Hallow, the meditation app for Catholics. Today, I’m bringing YOUR questions to Danielle Brown, the Associate Director of the USCCB’s Committee Against Racism. Now? I loved chatting with Danielle today all about the beauty of art within the Catholic Church, what COVID has been like as a musician, and what her songwriting process entails. They are simple five-day Bible studies in a PDF format featuring scripture passages with guided questions. This isn’t a board meeting of parish workers talking about How to Attract the Millennials, it’s just 2 friends sharing their own stories of finding Jesus in the Catholic Church and working to rekindle a love for him in others. This, my sweet sisters, is not the end. Don’t miss these episodes: Interview with New Wave Feminists, the prolife feminist group dis-invited from The Women’s March (episode 1/20/17) It’s one that will be fine. Until we can answer this, we will find it difficult to think constructively about the prior question of whether it is possible simultaneously to be both Catholic and feminist. When you know it’s THAT large a number, you know it has to be an awful lot of Catholics engaging in practices that dehumanize our brothers and sisters and shred God’s design for healthy sex. Many of us, I suspect, think the answer to this question should be "yes," if only because we believe ourselves to be both. Maybe you’ll even hop on our subscriber list for Letters from a Catholic Feminist! I would say “I can’t believe we’re here!” but to be honest…I knew how phenomenal Catholic women were when I started this. And I believe you make time for the things you want to make time for; “I don’t have time” feels like a fallacy. If so...who are you paying attention to? With Claire Swinarski, 191 episodes. Gia's passion for speaking up for persecuted Christians is truly inspiring and I learned SO much from her about things going on in Iran, Nigeria, and other places around the globe. Amanda Vernon grew up singing hymns passed down from generations before her since her father told her if she was singing, she might as well be praying. Are you a cradle Catholic or a loud & proud convert? Gluttony of fitness leading to the cult of the body, The connection between fitness and empowerment. It doesn’t feel real or true. Jul 21: 12. Furthermore, the Catholic Feminist is at times preventing me from being the Catholic feminist I would like to be. Each week, we interview Catholic women on topics like poverty, refugees, eating disorders, mental health, and women's rights. Enjoy! You can add this podcast to a new or existing list. She's also a writer, and her book When God Wrecks Your Romance discusses the tumultuous time in her life when she dated a man who eventually discerned the priesthood. 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