In The Thicket

This week we're looking at sections 14-18 of Salvifici Doloris. Read for free at bit.ly/salvificidoloris !

This week we're looking at sections 9-13 of Salvifici Doloris. Read for free at bit.ly/salvificidoloris !

We dive into the opening chapters of the Apostolic Letter 'Salvifici Doloris' and reflect on what John Paul II articulates about the Christian meaning of suffering.

Rachael, Erin, & Nicole chat about their experiences of God saying "no" or "not yet" to something desired.

We interview author Rachel Hoover Canto on her experiences dating in her 20s and finally finding her husband, and on her new book on Catholic dating "Pretty Good Catholic."

Rachael and Nicole discuss the challenges and joys of their respective callings to pursue PhDs as Catholic women.

In this first episode of 2024, Erin, Rachael and Nicole share their experiences of when a sense of home is complicated.

We discuss the final chapters of Albacete's "Cry of the Heart."

We talk about the mystery of suffering and our own experiences in this third part of our Advent series.

Nicole, Erin, and Rachael discuss the second and third chapters of Albacete's "Cry of the Heart."

We discuss the first chapter of Lorenzo Albacete's book: Cry of the Heart, particularly his assertion that "to co-suffer is to be willing to serve on the jury in the trial of God and to risk our own faith by identifying with those who suffer in their questioning of God." (Join us, even if you haven't read the chapter!)

We interview Nicole's sister Anna Richard, who talks about her perspective on the joys and challenges of giving birth from the perspective of being a labour and delivery nurse. Show notes available at https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s4e9

Erin, Nicole, & Rachael talk about the pitfalls of comparing ourselves to others. Show notes at https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s4e8

This episode is about grief, its messiness, and its relationship to the hope of resurrection. Rachel, Erin, & Nicole share personal stories related to their experiences or grief. Show notes available at https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s4e7

Erin, Nicole, and Rachael discuss the damaging pitfalls of purity culture and share healthy ways of committing to chastity in dating. This episode is most appropriate for teenagers and older. Full show notes available at https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s4e6

What is "Catholic Guilt?" Erin, Rachael, and Nicole discuss. Show notes available at https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s4e5

Erin, Rachael, & Nicole talk about the ins and outs of fraternal correction. Show notes available at https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s4e4

We chat with Joe Goodwin, a Catholic convert, about the joys and difficulties that came in his journey to and in the Catholic Church. Show notes available at https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s4e3

Erin, Rachael, & Nicole talk about times when they've undergone an overhaul of the way they view life in order for God to bring in something new. Show notes available at https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s4e2

Rachael, Erin, & Nicole share about their summers, and give a sneak peak about upcoming topics for season 4. Show notes available at https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s4e1

In our last episode of season 3, we share about the highs and lows of our respective years, talk about acceptance, and generally share our hearts on broad themes of suffering and life. Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e28

We chat with Alex, who shares about how God has guided her in a healing journey from wounds relating to family background. Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e27

St. Katharine Drexel is our inspiration for this episode about almsgiving and what it means to give all to the Lord! Full show notes available at https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e26radical-generosity-and-almsgiving

We're talking about what it means to give until it stretches! Full show notes at https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e26radical-generosity-and-almsgiving-pt-1

We're digging in to St. Ignatius' first principle and foundation in this episode- super useful for understanding how to use created things well! Full show notes available at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e24-self-discipline-and-fasting-pt-2