In The Thicket

This is the final episode in our Lenten Series! We're talking about Psalm 22, which Jesus quotes while He is on the Cross. The words may be familiar, "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachtani!," because they are part of the Palm Sunday and Good Friday liturgies, so we're diving into what they mean, and what they mean for us. Full show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e28-psalm-22

We're looking at Isaiah 52:13-53:12 for today's episode. It's all about the suffering servant, and what it means to sit in mystery and to wait for the insight that often comes only after the resolution of such a time of waiting. Full show notes available at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e27-the-suffering-servant

This third episode in our Lenten series is all about two Greek words in the line from the Gospel of Mark, "Repent and believe the Good News." Metanoeite (repent) and pistuete (believe) have waaaaay wider meanings than we typically think of in the English translations of these words, and we talk all about it this week. https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e26-seeing-with-wider-...

Today's episode is based in Numbers 21:4-9, and we're talking about how the source of our suffering becomes the focus of our faith. Check out the link below for our full show notes! https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e25-the-serpent-and-the-cross

The love of God is tender and merciful, especially in our places of brokenness - even when He's giving us some kind of correction. This week, we're talking about His gentleness in light of our brokenness. Full show notes at https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e24-the-gentleness-of-god

This year for our lenten series we are diving into scripture! Each week we will be reading and discussing a short biblical passage that speaks to our experiences of suffering and sacrifice, and inspires us to a greater receptivity to God's work in our hearts during this season of lent. This episode is all about Mary and the gift she is to each one of us as we take up our own crosses and follow...

This is the second episode in out series of three (spread out though the season) where each of us hosts has a turn in sharing about some of the sufferings that are part of our own lives.   This episode, Rachael is sharing all about her journey in vulnerability. Full show notes available at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e22-our-stories-vulnerability

In this episode we look at what it means to maintain and grow in relationships amidst a culture of division... and we are not talking about mamby pamby niceness that lets go of the strong convictions that we hold. True relationship is not about sacrificing what we believe to be true, but about upholding the dignity of our brothers and sisters and loving them so that we can continue to dig for the...

Danica McKinnon is our guest to talk about the world of Catholic dating and what happened when she brought "The Dating Project" to her parish.  Full show notes available at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e20-dating-is-possible

Fr. Chris Kellerman SJ joins us to talk about some of the hard things that are part of discernment, whether it's our vocations or something else. We talk about everything from bugs to rollercoasters as Fr. Chris helps us navigate the dips and valleys of this journey with God! Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e19-the-valleys-of-discernment

Mary Wilson is our guest this week to talk about her experience of going from full sighted to identifying as blind in her adulthood. She shares the challenges, but also the gifts that have come through her experiences.  Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e18-faith-blindness-and-moving-forward

We wanted to share a bit more deeply from our own stories in this second half of season 2 for those who don't know us personally!   This first "Our Stories" episode is talking more about Erin Kinsella's journey with fibromyalgia.    Full show notes available at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e17-our-stories-fibromyalgia

It's 2022! The new year is often a time for resolutions, but can also be a time that highlights what is not changing in our lives, or the things that we have been trying to persevere in for awhile. This episode we talk about the pains that are part of perseverance in difficult things, and about the ways that we can hold on to hope! Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s...

Erin, Rachael, & Nicole share their experiences of waiting to know the love of God in a deeper way & reflect on the advent series.  Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e15-waiting-for-love

Our wonderful friend Ania Krysciak joins us this week to talk about what it means for Christ to come again. We talk about time, Our Lady, Revelation, suffering, glory and more! This episode really gets us in the Advent mode as we make our way closer to Christmas, and it's fantastic! Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e14-waiting-for-christ-to-come-again

There is often a lot of pain when we're waiting for God to speak or lead or move. On this second episode of our Advent series, we have a blast talking to Fr. Edmund Lo, a Jesuit priest who shares his journey and insight regarding discernment, and gives us some beautiful gems to reflect on while waiting on the Lord for clarity. Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e13-...

This whole episode is one amazing meta Godwink!! Our guest Sr. Miriam Heidland speaks so beautifully to us about the pain and beauty of inner healing, the kindness of Jesus, and the glory we were created for. We are incredibly grateful for the gift of this conversation and we hope it blesses you as much as it did us!! Show notes at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e12-waiting-for-h...

We talk about the meaning of Christ's kingship and introduce our advent series on the pain of waiting. We hope you'll journey with us through the next few weeks to Christmas!  Here are our upcoming shows:   November 29th: Waiting for Healing with Sr. Miriam James Heidland  December 6th: Waiting for Clarity with Fr. Edmund Lo  December 13th: Waiting for Christ to Come Again with Ania Krysci...

Have you ever had the experience of being called to something and had Jesus call you away from it? The answer is probably yes, but one of the hardest places this can happen in with respect to vocations. It's not that uncommon...and it's even a very healthy sign...for men or women to "discern out" of the seminary or consecrated life. Julius Balita ( @jbalita ) is our guest this we...

We speak about what it's like to walk alongside someone close to us who is going through difficulties in life.  Show notes available at: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e9-when-loved-ones-suffer

Even though pretty much everyone has been knocked down by loneliness at some point in their lives, when we're deep in it, loneliness can make us feel ... well, completely alone! We hope that in sharing our experiences of loneliness, along with a few things we've learned, and found beneficial, we might help combat some of the lies that get thrown around when these particular blues hit!  Lon...

Marie and André went through almost a decade of struggling with infertility, which is a particular cross that reappears more or less every month. The cyclic pain, the loss of hope, and the call to spiritual motherhood and fatherhood in the waiting are all things they share with us in this episode.  Their story is a call to hope for anyone experiencing a prolonged season suffering. We are so excite...

In this episode our friends, James and Dawn Kautz, share candidly about some of the challenges that can arise in marriage, especially in the area of sexual intimacy. We talk about the wedding night, babies, marriage retreats and also how the crosses we encounter at the heart of our lives really challenge us to grow and depend more fully on the grace and mercy of God! Show notes available at: https...

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving Everyone!!! In this week's episode we get honest about gratitude! Even when it's hard to be grateful - and sometimes it really is - it is so worth it. We share our own struggles and stories with being grateful, and we hope they inspire you to discover or recover the beauty of an interior disposition of gratitude in your own life! Show notes available at: https:/...

Jonathan Hilsden joined us to share about his journey with sobriety. We talk all about learning to face ourselves, what role feelings have in our response to pain, and the dynamics of self-medication. Show notes available at https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s2e4-facing-yourself