In The Thicket

We share our experiences of fasting during the current lent, and talk about the meaning of fasting.  Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e23-self-discipline-and-fasting-pt-1

The second episode in our lenten series reflects on the meaning of Mother Teresa's experience of profound desolation. Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e22-desolation-and-prayer-pt-2

Desolation is a part of the spiritual life, and we're chatting about our own experiences this week in the first episode of our Lenten series where we cover Prayer, Fasting and Abstinence through our eyes and by reflecting on the examples of the Saints! Glad to have you along with us!! Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e21

We all have that frustration with ourselves and our progress in holiness from time to time...or maybe a lot. We're talking all about how we see our shortcomings in this week's episode! Full show notes available at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e20

Patrick and Carissa Douglas join us today to talk about the joys and challenges of life in a big family! Shownotes available at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e19

Obedience is hard. We are called to obey those in authority over us, except in sin, but sometimes situations involving obedience feel complex to discern, and can cause us much suffering. In this episode we discuss what obedience means, drawing from the lives of the saints. Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e18

Mary Webb joined us to share about little Gemma, her beautiful daughter who was diagnosed at four months with severe spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Full show notes at https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e17 .

John Taylor joined us to talk about what happens when God strips everything away and we're left just following Him one step at a time.  Full show notes available at https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e16

Today's episode is all about what happens when we go back to the everyday normal after having a profound experience with the Lord, whether it's at a retreat or conference or after a beautiful liturgical season. We hope it's helpful to you!   Full show notes available at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e15

This is the last in our advent series on exemplars of faith! And it's on Charles de Foucauld. Sorry for the name pronunciation to anyone who is a Francophone! Merry Christmas to you all! Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e14

This episode discusses the life of Corrie Ten Boom, who was put in a concentration camp during World War II for hiding Jewish people in her family home. She is an example of faithfulness to God despite fear and hardship. Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e13

This week's exemplar of holiness is St. John Paul II. We talk a lot about his profound ability to live what we spoke and wrote about. Disclaimer: we had a few issues with Rachael's audio, which clips a bit in this episode ... we should be back to normal next week! Shownotes available at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e12

In the first of our Advent series, Rachel shares about her family connections with Mother Teresa, and ways that Mother can inspire us to grow in love with Christ. Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e11

Rachel and Erin speak with Rita, a wife married seven years, who learned about her husband's addiction to alcohol three weeks into her marriage. Rita's story is full of wisdom and hope! Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e10

We've all had the experience of carrying our normal, daily crosses, but sometimes changes to those situations, or added challenges, can cause us to break. This episode is about the experience of reaching limits and finding the Lord in uncharted territory. Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e9

We've all been there. And it can be very hard to trust the Lord when something that was hoped for or expected doesn't turn out- especially if the stakes are high. This episode is all about the experience of disappointment and what it means to trust God through it all.  Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e8

This is a very important episode- please share it! Fr. Cristino Bouvette was the National Liturgy Director for Pope Francis' recent visit to Canada, and he joined us to share about his experience. Fr. is both Indigenous and Catholic, and he didn't just share about the experience of the Papal visit, but also about his family history, his kokum (grandmother) who went to a residential school...

There are many things people think women are or should be, and many traits that are identified with femininity. This week we're diving into the mess of what it means to be a woman. We don't have all the answers, but we hope this discussion sparks questions and deeper reflection!   Full show notes available at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e6

Catherine Richard was with us this week to talk about what it means to trust that God will provide...especially in times where there is an acute lack. Full show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e5-trusting-in-providence

This week's episode talks about friendships that dissolve or end or fizzle for any reason, whether it's conflict or moving or something else. We also talk about the pain of having unresolved relationships.  Full show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s3e4bf

This episode is not about conservative/liberal/etc. disagreements in the Church, but rather about discovering that the Church (though She is Holy) is made of real, imperfect people. Many have had experiences of being let down after beginning to work for the Church, or to volunteer in some capacity, or even just through the normal workings of being part of a diocese/parish.   We share in this episo...

Finding community can be hard because it requires a good amount of vulnerability. There are many reasons behind looking for a new community, like moving or having kids or having your friends move away. The common denominator is the pain and discomfort that can be part of putting yourself back out there. We talk about all of this in this episode, plus we talk about Ikea.    Full show notes availabl...

This is our first episode of Season 3!!! We want to catch you guys up on what has happened over the summer, and to give you a sneak-peak as to what will be coming your way in Season 3. We had some major technical difficulties this episode, and we apologize for our poor audio and the "ambient" background sounds. Thankfully our audio will be back on track in future episodes! Thanks so much...

Wow! Two seasons have gone by so quickly!!!  In this finale for season 2, we're looking back at some of the most impactful things we've loved about this season, and forward to what will be happening for each of us over the summer before we join you again for season 3!!! Check out the full show notes here: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e30-season-finale-alpha-and-omega

This is the third and final episode from the "Our Stories" series. We wanted to take some time this season for you to get to know each of us a little more, and this week Nicole shares all about her experience with growing in patience through discerning her vocation. Full show notes available at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e29-our-stories-patience