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Podcast Things I Wish I Knew

Things I Wish I Knew

Thinking Faith

Religion & Spirituality
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Religion & Spirituality

Frequency: 1 episode/25d. Total Eps: 44

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Welcome to Things I Wish I Knew! Inspired by St. Ignatius of Loyola, who believed in finding God in all things, host Julia Corcoran chats with guests about God at work in big life moments and what they wish they had known beforehand.

Dive in for heartfelt stories and reflections that may just inspire you to see things differently.

Discover more at Thinking Faith, the Jesuits in Britain CIO's online journal: www.thinkingfaith.org
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10: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Stopped Being An Atheist

Episode 10

lundi 26 février 2024 • Duration 31:42

This episode Julia speaks to Harry, who found his way to the Catholic Church after many years as an atheist, a "buddhist neo-pagan," and eventually as someone drawn to Christianity - even if he couldn't quite bring himself to believe it all.

Retracing the journey - from politics to journalism to teaching and finally to a Benedictine monastery, Harry talks to Julia about the way God drew him to the Church - even when Harry didn't believe in Him.

Have a theme you'd like us to explore? Email our host, Julia Corcoran - jcorcoran@thinkingfaith.org

9: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Went To University

Episode 9

vendredi 26 janvier 2024 • Duration 26:45

This episode Julia speaks to Rebecca, who graduated from university a few years ago, shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Balancing study and socialising - and coping with lockdown restrictions - Rebecca discovered what it was in her relationship with God, and other people, that helped her carry on. 

Now working for Jesuit Missions, and running her own podcast, Rebecca talks to Julia about the stresses and joys of the university experience: the successes, the stresses, and the lessons she learned for the future.

Visit Rebecca's personal website here: https://realliferebs.wordpress.com/

Have a theme you'd like us to explore? Email our host, Julia Corcoran - jcorcoran@thinkingfaith.org

8: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Moved Countries - and Started a Family

Episode 8

samedi 16 décembre 2023 • Duration 27:51

This episode Julia speaks to Emanuela, who migrated from their home of Sicily twice: first to New York as a teenager with her family, then to London as an adult. Studying and working in England, Emanuela unexpectedly found a new family with the Community of Sant'Egidio, who work with the homeless and marginalised in London.

Now a mother of two small children, Emanuela talks to Julia about the challenges and blessings of complex identities, beginning a family over a thousand miles away from your own parents - and how she's tried to live her faith and build community in a  lonely world.

To volunteer for San'Egidio, or donate to their Christmas campaign, visit their website: https://www.santegidio.org.uk/christmas

Have a theme you'd like us to explore? Email our host, Julia Corcoran - jcorcoran@thinkingfaith.org

7: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Had Cancer

Episode 7

jeudi 9 novembre 2023 • Duration 21:38

This episode Julia speaks to David, who was diagnosed with cancer in his early twenties. David talks about the impact his diagnosis had on his life, how he navigated a physically demanding programme of chemotherapy  - and what his experience taught him about what really matters in life. 

Have a theme you'd like us to explore? Email our host, Julia Corcoran - jcorcoran@thinkingfaith.org

6: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Left the Convent

Episode 6

lundi 16 octobre 2023 • Duration 25:14

This episode Julia speaks to Sophia, who converted to Catholicism researching a documentary in America's deep South - and later seriously pursued what she thought was a vocation to be a cloistered nun. She talks about her spiritual journey, the struggles she's had with faith, how to work out the purpose of your life - and what it's like to contemplate praying eight hours a day for the rest of your life.

Have a theme you'd like us to explore? Email our host, Julia Corcoran - jcorcoran@thinkingfaith.org

Visit us at www.thinkingfaith.org

5: Things I Wish I Knew Before Living on A Boat

Episode 5

lundi 25 septembre 2023 • Duration 22:53

This episode Julia speaks to Rose, who spent a year living on a boat after she discovered God had other plans for her life than chasing the perfect CV. She talks about community, vocation, the difficult work of placing your life in God's hands - and the practical problems of surviving winter on a ex-navy boat no-one every thought would one day be someone's home. 

Have a theme you'd like us to explore? Email our host, Julia Corcoran - jcorcoran@thinkingfaith.org

Visit us at www.thinkingfaith.org

4: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Met My Donor Parent

Episode 4

mercredi 6 septembre 2023 • Duration 26:59

Julia speaks with Dominic, who was donor concieved and raised by his single mother. He grew up not knowing who his father was. A few years ago, he took a DNA test and found out the identity of his donor parent. He talks to Julia about what happened when, on the edge of turning thirty, he began to build a relationship with the father he thought he would never meet.

Have a theme you'd like us to explore? Email our host, Julia Corcoran - jcorcoran@thinkingfaith.org

Visit us at www.thinkingfaith.org

3: Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mother Died

Episode 3

jeudi 20 juillet 2023 • Duration 35:07

Julia speaks with Jack who lives in the Jesuit young adult community in London. He lost his mother when he was eighteen. Now 28, he shares with us what he has learnt during the last ten years and offers advice for anyone going through a similar experience or who knows someone who is. 


Have a theme you'd like us to explore? Email our host, Julia Corcoran - jcocoran@thinkingfaith.org

Visit us at www.thinkingfaith.org

2: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Went From Being An Actor to Being A Jesuit

Episode 2

jeudi 20 juillet 2023 • Duration 31:02

Julia speaks to John Bosco, a Jesuit studying philosophy in Paris. He speaks about how he ended up joining the Jesuits after ten years of being an actor.

Have a theme you'd like us to explore? Email our host, Julia Corcoran - jcorcoran@thinkingfaith.org

Visit us at www.thinkingfaith.org

1: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Quit My Job To Become An Artist

Episode 1

jeudi 20 juillet 2023 • Duration 28:45

Julia speaks to Bokani. An artist and climate activist. She shares with us her experience of going from a career in finance to deciding to pursue a creative career.

Visit Bokani's website here.

Have a theme you'd like us to explore? Email our host, Julia Corcoran - jcorcoran@thinkingfaith.org

Visit us at www.thinkingfaith.org

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