Among Women Podcast

October 16, 2012 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: Catherine of Bologna “Among Women” Guest: Joanne McPortland This week we visit with Egregious Twaddle blogger, Joanne McPortland, and listen to the ways God spoke to her on pilgrimage most recently to Marian shrines in Portugal, Spain, and France, (including Fatima and Lourdes), as well as in a previous pilgrimage to Assisi. We talk about the important integration of faith and life and the gift of the experience of walking where Mary and the saints have been, and the lessons one finds along the pilgrim way. Links for this episode: The Book of Saints for Catholic Moms, by Lisa Hendey  Egregious Twaddle blog posts from Joanne McPortland on her recent pilgrimage experiences. Other shows of related interest: AW 7: This very early podcast from the archives describes my first pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal, with my friend and guest, Jane Richard. AW 133: In “Blessed are They” I describe the life of Blessed Jacinta Marto, one of the visionaries of Fatim

October 11, 2012 This week’s episode: Welcome to the Year of Faith! This Special Edition is a departure from our normal format in order to give listeners an overview of great resources for the Year of Faith. Links for this episode: The Year of Faith is actually slightly longer than a full year: October 11, 2012 through November 23, 2013.  It has a three-fold focus: knowing our Catholic faith, living it out both sacramentally within the church and in the world, and sharing the faith through evangelization and catechesis. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a plan for yourself as to what you might do to grow in those three areas. Here are some links to help us get the most out of this year. An Overview of the Year of Faith Here’s the official Vatican home page for the Year of Faith (Annus Fidei). Pope Benedict’s Apostolic Letter introducing the Year of Faith is Porta Fidei or “The Door of Faith”. Deanna Bartalini has prepared some helpful study questions to help you get the most out of the Pope’s letter at

October 2, 2012 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Teresa of Avila “Among Women” Guest: Maria Johnson This week I welcome a longtime friend of the podcast, and personal friend of mine, Maria Johnson as a guest on Among Women. Maria Johnson is a blogger and the co-host at Catholic Weekend, as well as a member of the Board of Directors at SQPN. Together we talk about something that Christian friends might already do naturally, that is, to pray for one another. But what we specifically stress in this show is that we ought to try to pray with one another with regularity, especially as we move into the Year of Faith. Also, Pat read portions of writings from St. Teresa Avila, one of the doctors of the Church, and a woman who prayed with her Divine Friend, Jesus, in our own lovely way. Links for this episode: Interior Castle, by St Teresa of Avila Links for selections read from Avila: Prayer of St Teresa A Love Song by St. Teresa Maria Johnson’s article on Our Lady of Charity Maria Johnson’s blog, A

September 20, 2012 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: The woman with a hemorrhage in Mark 5:24-34. “Among Women” Guests: Shelly Kelly and Lisa Jones This week we look at Porta Fidei, the “door of faith”, Pope Benedict’s Apostolic Letter announcing the Year of Faith that begins on October 11, 2012. Plus we talk about the new evangelization in terms of being evangelized ourselves first, and then answering the call to evangelize others. This week’s “Blessed are They” segment reflects on the healing miracle of the unnamed woman with a hemorrhage for twelve years, and the small steps she took to open the door of faith in her life in order to receive the transforming power of God. Our “Among Women” segment welcomes the blogging-podcasting from the duo Of Sound Mind and Spirit, Shelly Kelly and Lisa Jones. These two sisters in real life share their journey of faith in their blogging adventure, and their most recent endeavor, the SQPN podcast The Secrets of “Once Upon a Time.” Links for this episode: Porta Fid

September 12, 2012 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St. Catherine of Siena “Among Women” Guest: Emily Stimpson This week, I recap my hiatus from AW with details about the Catholic New Media Conference, and seeing my book get some pre-release attention at the Catholic Markeing Network.* Then, we look at the lives of two single women who are separated by a few centuries. In the “Blessed Are They” segment, we meet St. Catherine of Siena, a Dominican tertiary, in her words of The Dialogue, and get a look inside the heart of a saint. In our “Among Women” segment we meet Emily Stimpson, author of The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years: The Nuts and Bolds of Staying Sane and Happy While Waiting for Mr. Right. Our conversation looks inside a few of the chapters of this wise and witty book. Emily Stimpson’s book Links for this episode: The Dialogue, online version Emily Stimpson’s book,  website, and articles. Thomas Aquinas’ prayer Other shows of related interest: AW 4: More on the bio

August 16, 2012 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: The Queenship of Mary “Among Women” Guest: Sr. Helena Burns, FSP This week we look at the theology behind the Queenship of Mary, a liturgical feast day on August 22, as well as a spiritual principle in the lives of Catholic Christians. My guest this week is author/blogger/film producer Sr. Helena Burns from the Daughters of St. Paul. Sr Helena introduces her new book, He Speaks to You. Join us as we talk about growing in love with Jesus by finding ways to relate to Him each day. Also listen for information about the forthcoming documentary, James Alberione, Media Apostle. Links for this episode: Article: “Advocate and Queen”- Part One, Part Two,  by Dr. Edward Sri. He Speaks to You, by Sr. Helena Burns Hell Burns – blog Daughters of St. Paul Vocations Information Movie: James Alberione, Media Apostle. (Donate here.) SQPN’s Catholic New Media Conference Other Shows of Related Interest: Previous Among Women episodes featuring the Daughters of St. Paul

August 10, 2012 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St. Mary of Edessa “Among Women” Guest: Dr. Jean Lee This week we look at the transforming story of St. Mary of Edessa whose life took a turn down a desperate path into prostitution. Yet her life was saved by the love of a caring uncle and the grace of forgiveness. My guest this week is Dr. Jean Lee, founder and CEO of Gabriel Outreach, a non-profit Christian counseling agency. Dr Lee share some of her reversion story to Catholicism as well as her journey into the mental health field. She offers tips on how to find the right therapist for those in need, especially if they are seeking a Christian counselor. Links for this episode: Treasury of Women Saints, by Ronda De Sola Chervin SQPN’s Catholic New Media Conference Contact information Jean Lee: Jean M. Lee, M.A., D.Min, NCC, LPC, LISAC National Certified Counselor Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor PO Box 3872 Show Low, AZ  85902 Office telephone: 1.877.2dr

Thursday August 2, 2012 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: The Assumption of Mary “Among Women” Guest: Woodeene Koenig – Bricker This week I continue to recap my recent trip to France, as I attempted to discover some of my family’s roots in the little village of Lembeye. Also, as we enter the month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer some perspectives on Our Lady’s Assumption into heaven, a feast day we celebrate on August 15. Joining me in conversation today is author and blogger, Woodeene Koenig-Bricker. Together we examine the themes in her latest book, Facing Adversity with Grace: Lessons from the Saints.  Links for this episode: My blog post with photos of Lembeye, France. Books by Woodeene Koenig- Bricker:    Facing Adversity with Grace: Lessons from the Saints    365 Mary    365 Saints    Asking God for the Gifts He Wants to Give You    Ten Commandments for the Environment Woodeene’s blog Other Shows of Related Interest: Among Women 137: On my recent pilgrimage to Lourdes Among Women 106

Friday July 27, 2012 In this week’s episode: we turn our attention to the tender subject of recovery and healing from the wounds of sexual abuse, especially those sustained in childhood. My guest, Dawn Eden, shares some of the spiritual richness she found after coming into the Catholic Church as a convert, and how the prayers, sacraments, and saints of the church offer solace and renewal for those who have suffered from sexual wounds. Programming note: due to the sensitive nature of this topic, parental discretion is advised. While no abuse is graphically described in this conversation, we wish to protect the innocence of children who may be in earshot of the program. This program also features some excerpts from St. Faustina’s Diary of Divine Mercy, and in particular, contains a lovely prayer of thanksgiving for the gift of grace found in the sacramental life. This week’s segments: “Blessed are They”: St Faustina and a reading from her Diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul “Among Women” Guest: Dawn Eden Links for t

Thursday July 19, 2012 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Joan Delanoue “Among Women” Guest: Ellen Austin This week I talk about the power of conversations that can lead to conversion, as in the life of St. Joan Delanoue, a French businesswoman-turned-founder-of a religious order. Joining me in conversation today is Ellen Toole Austin. Ellen is a wife, mother, catechist, and creator of a comic strip online, also known as a web-strip, who shares not only shares her faith, but also has a remarkable knack for seeing life through the eyes of children through her heroine of “Gracieland”. Links for this episode: Catholic New Media Conference Aug 29-31, 2012 A Gift of Grace website with Ellen Austin’s ministry Greetings from “Gracieland” – web strip, and a link for the column at CatholicMom.com “A.S.K.: Ask, Seek, Knock – 3 Steps toward Praying Aloud with Others” by Pat Gohn at Patheos Among Women on Facebook  Among Women blog (coming soon to wordpress)    

Thursday, July 12, 2012 This week’s episode: Blessed Are They: St Catherine Labore and the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Among Women Guest: Kelly Wahlquist, Director of HAPP This podcast explains what sacramentals are, as it takes another look at my recent pilgrmage to France. This time I describe visiting the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal at 140, Rue de Bac in Paris, where Mary appeared to St Catherine Labore in 1830. Then I have a conversation with Kelly Wahlquist about an exciting new parish-based program called Hearts Afire, that takes its cue from the two hearts of Jesus and Mary. Links for this episode: “Sentimental about Sacramentals” an article by Pat Gohn at Patheos. Miraculous Medal craft for children from the Catholic Icing blog. You can hear my previous interview with Lacy Robideau of Catholic Icing on AW 90. AW Blog post with photos from this pilgrimage to Rue de Bac, as well as to Lourdes. Chapel of the Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal – interactive guided tour (be

This week’s episode: A podcast that catches you up on your humble host’s recent whereabouts of late… especially her pilgrimage to Lourdes, France. And here’s a first for Among Women… an episode that departs from our normal format… and I just talk…and share some of my thoughts regarding my time off. Let’s just pretend we’re walking together, you asked me how I’m doing and then you couldn’t shut me up! Trust me, this format will not be a habit. Links for this episode:  AW Blog post featuring photos of this pilgrimage Chapel of Our Lady of The Miraculous Medal Sainte Chapelle Notre Dame Cathedral Lourdes website, including 24-hour web cam of the Grotto SQPN’s Catholic New Media Conference, August ’12 Fortnight of Freedom on USCCB website Other articles on Religious Freedom and the Fortnight of Freedom Older shows of related interest: On St Bernadette: AW 53 On the Immaculate Conception: AW 80 On the Angelus: AW 64  

At long last, we’re moving Among Women to a new feed. Please check this out. So you won’t miss any future episodes of Among Women. Episode 137 with new content about my trip to Lourdes, and more, will be uploaded on June 29, 2012.    

Thursday, May 31, 2012 This week’s episode: “Blessed are They”: St Monica “Among Women” Guest: Sarah Reinhard Links for this episode: Confessions, by Augustine, Translated by Henry Chadwick Catholic New Media Conference, CNMC 2012 Aug 29-31. Catholic Family Fun by Sarah Reinhard Other books by Sarah Reinhard Snoring Scholar blog by Sarah Reinhard Sarah’s Guest post on Family Fun on the AW Blog Sarah Reinhard on AW 11 and AW 116 AW needs you for a Special Edition on JOY: Send your feedback to Pat for a future AW Special Edition on “What gives you joy?” Or “Where do you find joy?” by phoning our feedback voicemail line at 206-426-1260, or commenting on our AW Facebook page, pr via email at pat.gohn@comcast.net Finally… Pat Gohn announces her book that is a work-in-progress… Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood, Ave Maria Press, 2013. Details to come.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 This week: Among Women welcomes singer-songwriter Sarah Hart in a special visit with Sarah and her music. Join us, as we depart from our normal AW format and enjoy an uplifting and inspirational hour of songs and holy conversation.Links for this episode: Sarah Hart’s website Sarah Hart’s music on iTunes Sarah Hart at Spirit and Song Sarah Hart on Facebook Songs played on today’s episode by Sarah Hart: “O Sacred Breath” “Better Than A Hallelujah” “Wonderfully Made” “Child of My Heart” “Prayer of this House” “Restless” “Love We’ll Leave” AW needs you for a Special Edition on JOY: Send your feedback to Pat for a future AW Special Edition on “What gives you joy?” Or “Where do you find joy?” by phoning our feedback voicemail line at 206-426-1260, or commenting on our AW Facebook page, 0r via email at pat.gohn@comcast.net

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 This week’s segments: “Blessed are They”: Jacinta Marto “Among Women” Guests: The Bright Maidens (Trista Leigh, Elizabeth Hillgrove, and Julie Robison) Links for this episode: “Tithing on Social Media” by Pat Gohn at Patheos Bio and photo of Jacinta Marto on EWTN The Vatican’s page on the Message of Fatima The Official Fatima Shrine page Fatima Videos Fatima Pictures Here and Here First Five Saturdays Devotion info Fatima Resources (for purchase) Elizabeth Hillgrove’s blog: Startling the Day Trista Leigh’s blog: Not a minx, a moron or a parasite Julie Robison’s blog: The Corner with a View The Bright Maiden’s Facebook page USCCB.org- “Our First, Most Cherished Freedom” Send your feedback to Pat for a future AW Special Edition on “What gives you joy?” Or “Where do you find joy?” by phoning our feedback voicemail line at 206-426-1260, or commenting on our AW Facebook page, via email at pat.gohn@comcast.net

Thursday, April 12, 2012 This week’s segments: Blessed are They”: St Hildegard of Bingen “Among Women” Guests: The Bright Maidens (Trista Leigh, Elizabeth Hillgrove, and Julie Robison) Links for this episode: Theology at Bar, with Pat Gohn, New Haven, CT Apr. 16, 7:30pm Elizabeth Hillgrove’s blog: Startling the Day Trista Leigh’s blog: Not a minx, a moron or a parasite Julie Robison’s blog: The Corner with a View The Bright Maiden’s Facebook page Ignitum Today

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 This week’s segments: “Blessed Are They”: St. Mary of Egypt “Among Women” Guest: Sr. Emily Beata Marsh FSP Links for this episode: Real Women, Real Saints by Gina Loehr Daughters of St. Paul Community & Vocation Info Daughters of St. PaulFacebook vocations page Pauline Books and Media (from the Daughters of St. Paul) Other shows of related interest: Previous Among Women episodes featuring the Daughters of St. Paul: AW #96:  ~ with the Daughter of St. Paul Choir – a behind-the-scenes look at the sisters in the recording studio, and an explanation of their mission. AW #64:  ~with Sr. Anne Flanagan FSP with a superb catechesis about the Angelus Prayer. AW #57:   ~with Sr. Kathryn Hermes FSP on dealing with depression AW #58:  ~ with Sr. Kathryn Hermes FSP on contemplative prayer AW #114  ~ Jaymie Stuart Wolfe, a Pauline editor in children’s books

Thursday, March 22, 2012 This week’s segments: “Blessed are They”: St Veronica Giuliani “Among Women” Guest: Karen Edmisten Links for this episode: Holy Women by Pope Benedict XVI After Miscarriage by Karen Edmisten Karen Edmisten’s blog Donate to SQPN

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 This week’s segments: “Blessed are They”: Hannah “Among Women” Guest: Karen Edmisten This week begins a special two-part series on recovering from the grief of miscarriage, with author Karen Edmisten. Links for this episodes: All the Women of the Bible by Edith Deen Karen Edmisten’s After Miscarriage