In The Thicket

We speak with Lisa Canning, mother of eight and business owner, about her journey out of the trap of expectations.  Full show-notes available: https://inthethicketpodcast.square.site/s/stories/s1-e5-the-trap-of-expectations  

We interview Diana, a cancer surviver, who shares words of wisdom about how to support people who are going through a challenging time.  Full show-notes available: https://inthethicketpodcast.square.site/s/stories/s1e4-what-not-to-say  

In this episode, we interview Sr. Mary Grace of the Sisters of Life on the attitude that is most helpful when accompanying people who are suffering.  Full show notes available at: https://inthethicketpodcast.square.site/s/stories/s1e3-suffering-and-accompaniment  

We interview Mary and Louis Richard, who speak about the pain of waiting and hoping during Mary's four-year battle with an unknown illness. Full show notes at: https://inthethicketpodcast.square.site/s/stories/s1e2the-pain-of-waiting  

In this episode, we discuss the interplay between suffering and fear in our experience, and share what we have found helpful in facing fear in our lives.  Full show notes available at: https://inthethicketpodcast.square.site/s/stories/s1e1-fear-and-suffering  

In this bonus episode, Erin, Rachael, & Nicole talk about the meaning behind the name "In The Thicket," and also joke about the faces Nicole makes when her internet freezes. 

Welcome to the soft launch of our podcast! In this quick introduction we share with you a little of who we are and how this podcast came together. St. John of the Cross wrote that we can’t enter into the riches and wisdom of God without first entering into the thicket of much suffering, but suffering well, like prayer and holiness and the other aspects of Christian life, is something that we grow...