Among Women Podcast

September 23, 2013 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: Blessed Anna Schaeffer “Among Women” Guest: Elizabeth Scalia This week Pat shares a few themes from Lumen Fidei— Pope Francis’ first encyclical letter — as well as the life of Anna Schaeffer who found the keys to hope and faith despite a life of physical suffering.  Also, we look at the latest book release from author-blogger Elizabeth Scalia, Strange Gods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life. Scalia, well known in the blogging world as The Anchoress, is the managing editor at the Catholic Channel at Patheos. In this interview we talk about rooting out hidden forms of idolatry in our own lives in order to deepen our faith in Christ. Links for this episode: Pope Francis’ encyclical Lumen Fidei Pat’s series on Lumen Fidei at “A Word in Season” at Patheos : Introduction, Chapter One. Look for other chapters 2, 3, and 4 to appear here in coming weeks. Elizabeth Scalia’s blog, The Anchoress Elizabeth Scalia’s column at First Things Elizabeth Scalia’s

September 13, 2013 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Theodore Guerin “Among Women” Guest: Kris McGregor This week we look at at the life of a French nun who answered God’s call to come to America and found a Catholic women’s college. We also hear the story of another “pioneering” woman — Kris McGregor — who got her start in radio years ago, then found her way into teaching the faith, and later went back to that love of radio, combining that with a new mission to bring Catholic radio to Omaha, NE, plus bring great teaching programs to Catholic radio and the web via DiscerningHearts.com.  Links for this episode: Pat Gohn’s event schedule Big Book of Catholic Women Saints – Sarah Gallick Catholic New Media Conference, Boston, October 19, 2013 Discerning Hearts website — BOOKMARK THIS! Spirit Catholic Radio, from Omaha Nebraska St Paul Center for Biblical Theology Truth and Life Audio Bible Classic FM, London Pat Gohn’s series on Lumen Fidei: Introduction, and Chapter One. Lumen Fidei Other shows of

August 24, 2013 This episode: “Blessed are They”: St Therese of Lisieux “Among Women” Guest: Leah Jacobson Leah Jacobson This week we look at the recent news of Pope Francis’ comments about a” theology of women in the church.” I share my reactions, and my recent writing on the subject. I’m also grateful to introduce Leah Jacobson in our “Among Women” segment. Her faith and vision helped to found The Guiding Star Project. In the “Blessed Are They” segment, I read from St Therese’s Story of a Soul where she describes herself as the “the little flower” and how we find our identity within God’s “garden”. Among Women takes the 33 Day Challenge to Pray the Rosary, sponsored by Real Men Pray the Rosary! Links for this episode: Transcript of Pope Francis’ Comments on “theology of women” as well as other subjects. Pat’s Washington Post Op-Ed: “A Theology of Women? What Did Francis Mean?” and other articles on the subject. Pat’s book: Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious John Paul II’s Mulieris Dignitatem (“On T

August 12, 2013 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: Jane Frances de Chantal “Among Women” Guest: Karen Minster This week is my return from a longish hiatus that included my daughter’s wedding and a vacation. We review my experience as mother-of-the-bride as well as talk about the Pope’s visit to World Youth Day in Rio. In our saint segment we explore some quotes from St. Jane Frances de Chantal and our conversation this week is with Karen Minster who introduces a new book about God-parenting from Paraclete Press: Becoming A Great God-Parent: Everything a Catholic Needs to Know. Links for this episode: Blog post: “One of My Best Days” — about my daughter and son-in-love’s wedding (with photos!) Blog post: “Pope Quotes: My Favorites from the World Youth Day Homilies” Book: Becoming a Great God-Parent: Everything a Catholic Needs to Know from Paraclete Press Other shows of related interest: AW 71: This archived show has an earlier biography of the life of St Jane Frances de Chantal. Guests also inclu

June 25, 2013 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Martha of Bethany “Among Women” Guest: Patrice Fagnant -MacArthur This week we look at the beauty of being both Martha and Mary with an excerpt from author Lisa Hendey’s A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms, just one of the book in the Catholic Mom imprint series from Ave Maria Press. This episode also introduces another new book in the line, The Catholic Baby Name Book compiled by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur. Join me for this conversation with Patrice about the long standing traditions around naming children with saints names, and finding the right Confirmation name. Links for this episode: Catholic New Media Conference details for Boston and Melbourne. For Patrice Fagnant MacArthur: The Catholic Baby Name Book Spiritual Woman Thoughts – blog Catholic Lane columns Catholic Mom columns Other shows of related interest:  AW 6: Listen to one of the earliest shows recorded on location with Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur as a guest back in 2009. Reminders: Plans f

June 13, 2013 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Margaret Mary “Among Women” Guest: Uju Ekeocha This week we talk with one Among Women listener about how she was blessed by the ministry of Among Women and how it deepened her faith and helped her discover how each woman is called to be a saint and be a force for good in the world. In this extended Among Women podcast, Uju Ekeocha describes her own growth in responding to what God is calling her, and us, to do to build a culture of life. A Catholic woman born and raised and educated in Nigeria, Africa, Uju is a Specialist Biomedical Scientist today in Canterbury, England, UK. Last year, her life began to change when her open letter of protest to Melinda Gates against proposed distribution of contraception to Africans in her country went viral and caught the attention of people around the world. The momentum  led Uju to form Culture of Life Africa, an initiative that has just held its first pro-life conference in Nigeria, and  is endorsed now by the Va

May 23, 2013 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Gianna Molla “Among Women” Guest: Kathleen Berchelmann, MD This week we review the life of St Gianna Molla, a 20th century saint who was a wife, mother, and pediatrician who died following complications related to the birth of her fourth child. In our Among Women conversation segment, we meet Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, a St Louis wife, mother, and pediatrician and founder of CatholicPediatrics.com. Dr Berchelman, not only shares why families benefit from having Catholic pediatricians, but she also tackles the tough moral questions on medical issues for pre-teen and teen girls. Specially, our conversation covers the Gardisil vaccine, oral contraception for teens with problematic menstrual cycles, and other concerns regarding their development. Links for this episode: A few recent interviews with Pat Gohn about her book Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor  EWTN’s “At Home with Jim and Joy” – look for the show dated May 2

May 1, 2013 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: The Marriage of Mary and Joseph “Among Women” Guest: Katherine Robinson Coleman This week, as we enter May, the month that honors the motherhood of Mary, and Mothers Day, we look at the obedience and faith of St Joseph as it intersects the life and faith of Mary. Then my guest, Katherine Coleman shares a touching story or two about raising her autistic son, Matthew, now 24. I also give a brief recap on where I’ve been these last several weeks.   Links for this episode: Audioboo files for the audio tour through Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Ten Bodacious Basics, Ten Minutes at a Time Redemptoris Custos The Autism Society Autism Speaks SQPN announces the Catholic New Media Conferences for 2013  Update 7.28.13: Katherine Coleman shared this link about jobs being created in South Bend, IN, for adults with autism – featuring her son, Matt. There is a video of the story at that link as well.  

April 2, 2013 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: Blessed Teresa of Calcutta “Among Women” Guest: Mary Wallace This week we look at women in the workplace, and the role that their faith plays there, courtesy of the dissertation research done by our guest, Mary Wallace. Mary is a wife, mother, college administrator, radio host, blogger, and a specialist in the field of human resources. Pat also looks at some of the writings and prayerful aspirations of Blessed Mother of Calcultta, and reviews inspiration from Pope Francis’ recent Easter homily. This show also contains details of a giveaway drawing for Pat’s new book, Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious.   Links for this episode: Enter the comment box here for a free drawing to win Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious by Pat Gohn Book: Mother Teresa of Calcutta from St Anthony Messenger Press Book: Come, Be My Light, from Image Books Donate to SQPN The Catholic Insider with Fr Roderick Mary Wallace’s blog: The Working Catholic Mom Pope Francis’ Easter Vigil

March 16, 2013 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Mary Major “Among Women” Guest: Angela Franks We conclude this history-making week with a podcast that looks back on the election of our new pope, Francis, formerly known as Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina. Plus in our first segment I discuss the significance of the Pope’s early morning visit on day one to pray before Our Blessed Mother at her basilica in Rome, St Mary Major. I also give some of the history of Mary and that basilica as I discuss some of its interior treasures in our first segment. Salus Populi Romani – a much venerated icon of Our Lady with the Child Jesus (found in St Mary Major) In our second segment, I’m happy to introduce Angela Franks, PhD, theology professor and moral theologian — whose twitter handle is “@theologianmom”. Together we talk about some of Angela’s professional interests regarding the eugenic legacy of Margaret Sanger and its harmful longterm impact on our culture, as well as our attitudes toward our bod

February 19, 2013 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Agnes of Prague “Among Women” Guest: Barb Szyszkiewicz Change happens… it happens in life, and last week, a soon-to-come change was announced for the papacy. Midlife women know all about changes… from the body to the soul! Join me this week as I share my first thoughts on Benedict XVI’s stunning announcement to leave the Chair of Peter, as well talk about the changes both joyful and stressful that midlife women face, with my guest, Barb Szyszkiewicz, blogger at SFO Mom. Also in this episode, a look at the life of St Agnes of Prague (aka St Agnes of Bohemia). Links for this episode: SFO Mom Magnificat Other shows of related interest: AW 48 with Barb Szyszkiewicz AW  151 with Elizabeth Foss, another installment of the “Midlife Madres”  

February 5, 2013 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: Miriam, from the Book of Exodus and elsewhere. Find Miriam’s story in Exodus 15: 20,21; Numbers 12: 1, 4, 5, 10, 15; 20:1; 26:59; Deuteronomy 24:9; 1 Chronicles 6:3; Micah 6:4. “Among Women” Guest: Marybeth Hicks This week we look at taking a few moments to begin to prepare our hearts and our schedules for Lent. In our “Blessed are They” segment, I look back into the Old Testament and talk about Miriam, Moses’ sister who helped to spare his life. It’s a neat story that reminds us that you never know how God is going to use our actions when we stand up for life. Finally, in our “Among Women” segment, I’m pleased to welcome author-columnist Marybeth Hicks. Together we discuss her brand new blog “On the Culture” and  ways to combat the moral relativism that continues to plague American life. Links for this episode: The ‘One Thing’ is Three by Fr. Michael Gaitley MIC “40 Ways to Get the Most out of Lent” by Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio  SQPN.com  On the Cul

January 22, 2013 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross “Among Women” Guest: Rebecca Ryskind Teti This week we look at the amazing dignity of woman and the gift of physical and spiritual maternity. This is one of those programs that is really foundational — theologically — to the mission of Among Women. I’m so happy to share some of the “feminine genius” that you will find in the writings of a saint, and the writings of women today, who are inspired by the gospel and the bedrock of our Church’s social teaching — the dignity of the human person, and its subset of ideas that embraces the genius of womanhood. I’m happy to welcome faith and culture writer Rebecca Ryskind Teti to this episode, as she shares her faith and the beauty of her intellect as she unpacks a chapter that she wrote on the subject of the Feminine Genius. Also, today, on the 40th anniversary of the Roe vs Wade decision in the United States, I shared my debut piece in the Washington Post, and my subsequent r

January, 9, 2013 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Bathildis “Among Women” Guest: Robyn Lee This week we talk about the single life and the subject of on-line dating. Joining me this week is Robyn Lee, editor at CatholicMatch.com, who discusses on-line potential for meeting a future spouse. We also talk about the single life as it relates to the vocations crisis, the role married people and family have in the lives of singles, and encouragement for the person who might be shy about trying an online singles community. This show also profiles the life of St. Bathildis, a 7th century woman whose incredible life spanned her as a slave to her reigning as Queen Mother of France. Links for this episode: Pat Gohn’s blog post; “The 7 Best Books for Women by Women (and One Priest) in 2012”  Catholic Match.com  Robyn Lee’s articles on Catholic Match  The Online Dating Guide from Catholic Match Te Deum prayer Other shows of related interest: AW 122: Robyn Lee’s previous appearance on Among Women: “The Star of

December 14, 2012 This week’s episode: This is a special edition of Among Women, where we depart from our normal format and take time to consider a subject more in depth, with input from our listening audience. In this episode I spend some time sharing on the subject of joy, and how J.O.Y. is an acronym for a Christian life that puts Jesus first, others second, and yourself last. I also share from Psalm 37 and spend a little bit of time unpacking what that psalm means to me. I’m grateful that several listeners and former guests of Among Women phoned in and wrote to me about the subject of joy, and its a pleasure to add their voices to the podcast. This is the last podcast for 2012, and I plan to return the week of January 7, 2013 with a new show. A blessed Advent and a Merry Christmas to you! Links for this episode: Other shows of related interest: Our three most popular episodes in 2012: 1. AW 151 : “The Midlife Madres” with Elizabeth Foss 2. AW 147: A Special Edition, “Welcome to the Year of Faith” with Pat

December 5, 2012  This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Catherine of Genoa “Among Women” Guest: Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle This week we look at the faith and testimony of St Catherine of Genoa, one of the Christian mystics from the Middle Ages who, despite heartaches and depression in her life, went on to live a life of heroic love of God and service to others. Today I’m also joined by Catholic author and EWTN TV host, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle who shares her wisdom about holy struggles as well, as she talks about some of the themes of her latest book, Rooted in Love, Our Calling as Catholic Women.  I also spend a few moments recapping where I’ve been, and what’s to come in the next few weeks with Among Women. Links for this episode: Daughters of St Paul /Pauline Books and Media Center in Chicago Daughters fo St Paul Christmas Concert Dec 9 in Boston Rooted in Love, Our Calling as Catholic Women by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle Website and books by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle  Other shows of related inte

November 17, 2012 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Zita “Among Women” Guest: Elizabeth Foss This week we look at a the trials and triumphs of a woman’s mid-life and especially that of a mid-life mother with young adult children, aging parents, and her own aging body. Today I welcome author-blogger Elizabeth Foss as she and I share about the stresses of raising teens, coping with letting go of young adult children, parents who are more and more in need of our care. Of particular note is the very deep gratitude we both have for the Providence of God in our lives, especially as we talk about reaching the mid-life years, as long-time cancer survivors. This show also profiles the life of St Zita, a patron saint of domestics, as told in the words of Lisa Hendey and her book, A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms. Links for this episode: Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood by Pat Gohn (Plus future retreats on this subject.) One-day retreats for women by Pat Gohn “

November 9, 2012 This week’s episode: Our 150th episode!! “Blessed are They”: Blessed John Paul II “Among Women” Guest: Sarah Reinhard Just how do the rosary and pregnancy go together? Well, they both nurture new life in us, both spiritually and biologically! This week, our “Blessed are They” segment is a departure from our usual discussions about a woman saint, as we open Rosarium Virginis Mariae, the Apostolic Letter of Blessed John Paul II on the Most Holy Rosary, in honor of October, the month dedicated to the Rosary (when this podcast was originally slated to be released. But, given the superstore “Sandy”, our timeline was delayed.) In our guest segment, I talk with longtime friend of AW,  Sarah Reinhard, and we share themes from her new book, A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy: Walking with Mary from Conception to Baptism.  We talk about how the Blessed Mother assists and inspires a woman during the stages of pregnancy, and in preparation for having a child baptized. See below for our free draw

October 23, 2012 This week’s episode: Breast cancer will affect one in eight women in the course of  their lifetime. We ALL know someone who has suffered with this disease. This podcast contains a recording I made of a recent talk I gave to the breast cancer survivor support group known as The Visions of Hope that covers the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. I was the guest speaker at their luncheon held at the Clifton Springs Country Club in Clifton Springs, NY, on October 7. My remarks were made as coffee was poured and dessert was served. In this talk I reflect on my 17 years of survivorship and advocate that “thriver-ship” is possible when survivors acknowledge that their superpower is hope. Please share this talk with those who may benefit from it. Links for this episode:  Pat Gohn’s speaking events calendar Other shows of related interest:  AW 27: An interview with Lisa Hendey, founder of Catholic Mom. Together Lisa and I compare notes on our breast cancer experiences. Reminders: Send your comm

Welcome to the Patheos Book Club! This feature is a short (12 mins.) interview with author and blogger Sarah Reinhard. Her latest book, A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy: Walking with Mary from Conception to Baptism is the subject of our conversation. NOTE: Among Women listeners will enjoy an expanded interview with Sarah Reinhard next week, right here! For the moment, yours truly is just temporarily hosting this show here –and helping out the Patheos team until they get their audio gig together. Hope you enjoy this preview of what’s to come on Among Women next week! ~Pat Gohn   Theme music by Cheryl Ann Fulton on Magnatune. Another Podcast Produced by Behold Communications.