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Rachael, Erin, and Nicole share some news about the podcast.

This has been a much requested episode...we're talking about regret! Full show notes available at inthethicketpodcast.com.

Rachael & Erin speak with Abbey, a nurse for individuals in psychiatric detention.

Rachael & Erin speak with Kathleen & Jesse Leblanc (https://www.instagram.com/wearefoundtogether/) who share their experience of navigating pregnancy loss.

Rachael, Erin, & Nicole talk about their experiences of love and the different kinds of indifference (the bad kind - numbing oneself; and the good kind - Ignatian indifference).

This will be our last episode for a couple weeks while we take a break for the holidays. See you in 2025!

Rachael and Nicole share stories and insights about finding joy in the circumstances of life.

In the second week of this year's advent series, Erin and Nicole share about internal and external noise & finding peace!

Rachael, Nicole, and Erin share about how they find hope in the midst of challenges they've each experienced.

Nicole's husband Nathan joins the podcast for today as he and Nicole share about their journey towards becoming Byzantine Catholic.

We interview Fr. Connor O'Hara on the beauty of the Mass (Novus Ordo).

(Sorry this is late! I [Nicole] forgot to post it).

Erin and Nicole chat with return guest Rachel Hoover Canto (Author of "Pretty Good Catholic") who shares about her experiences as someone who attends the Extraordinary Form of the Mass, commonly known as the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM).

Erin, Nicole, & Rachael speak about Pope Francis, a person about whom opinions have become increasingly divisive.

We speak with Meghan, an American suburban mom or four who reflects on what it means to vote in the 2024 U.S. election.

Article Meghan refers to: https://us.clonline.org/news/stories/2024/08/26/voting-an-act-of-love

We chat with theology professor and author Dr. Josephine Lombardi, who shares that the Synod on Synodality reveals the Marian aspect of the Catholic Church.

Dr. Lombardi's book, "Marian Approaches to Synodality" is available on her website: https://josephinelombardi.com/books/new-book/

Erin and Rachael speak with Luke Coppen of The Pillar (https://www.pillarcatholic.com/) on the Synod of Synodality.

Note: We had an audio issue with this episode & there is an echo. We apologies for the annoyance!

We interview Manny Gonzales (@callmemannyyy), who shares about his journey of being a Catholic guy attracted to men.

Manny's Website: https://whatabeautifulcross.wixsite.com/website

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callmemannyyy/

We're back for season 5! Erin, Rachael, and Nicole discuss this season's theme & share updates from summer.

Rachael and Nicole review the season and dream up some ideas for season 5!

PS: At random points in the episode Rachael's audio takes a little detour through funky-town - we apologize for the quality!

This is the last episode of our Lenten series on Salvifici Doloris and we talked about sections 28-31.

This week is based on sections 25-27 of Salvifici Doloris, and we're looking at the Gospel of Suffering.

This week we discuss sections 19-24 of Salvifici Doloris!

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

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