We have a very special guest for this episode – Megan’s dad! In this episode, Derek Perdue talks about his experiences with hurt in churches and how someone can navigate church hurt. TW: This episodes discusses elements of abuse. A few questions discussed in this episode: What is “church hurt”? Are many cases of “church …
For this episode, we did something a little different…we visited a Greek Orthodox Church! Listen in to hear our thoughts, reflections, and different experiences.
We’ve done several episodes “arguing” the differences between our expressions of Christianity, but what about what we appreciate about the other? What does Jacque (a Catholic) like about Protestants and what does Megan (a Protestant) like about Catholics? In this episode, Jacque shares five things she appreciates about Protestantism and Megan shares five things she …
Who are Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego? Why is there such a devotion surrounding this Marian apparition? What to Protestants think about Catholics who are devoted to Mary? In this informal episode, listen to Jacque and Megan discuss the story of Juan Diego, Megan’s Protestant responses, and Jacque’s Catholic reflections. 1:47.130 Who …
Today we are joined by the lovely Danielle Kelly to talk about how you can get rid of shame. Danielle is a certified professional life coach and host of the Unashamed and Free Podcast where she talks about journeying out of shame and into freedom. She also leads women’s ministry at her church, Chicago West …
What is forgiveness? Should we forgive and forget? In this episode, we talk about what forgiveness isn’t, what it is, and why we do it. We also talk about how true forgiveness brings healing and redemption. Resources: Forgiveness: What it is (podcast: The Place We Find Ourselves) Forgiveness: What it’s not (podcast: The Place We …
In our first season, we talked about healing in episode 5 (The Path of Healing is the Valley of Death). Now, a year later, we want to revisit the topic of healing and give some updated reflections. Jacque recently attended a healing retreat with the John Paul II Healing Center and will be sharing her …
It has been the traditional Christian ethic to save sex for marriage, but is it worth it? Will saving sex until marriage be a decision you regret? In this episode, Jacque and Megan discuss: Does God call us to save sex for marriage? What is the purpose of sex? Does our biology tell us to …
Nothing has to be “wrong” with you to see a therapist. There’s an idea/stigma that in order to go to therapy you have to have severe trauma, dramatic diagnosis/disorder, etc. However, there are many reasons why it may be helpful for you to go to therapy. Therapy Locator: Better Help Good Therapy Find a Therapist …
In this episode, Jacque and Megan discuss five common misconceptions or caricatures of what Catholics believe: Papal Infallibility means that everything the Pope says is true/binding. We worship Mary. We think she didn’t need to be saved. Saints have their own power or are on the same level as God. Catholics believe in work-based salvation. …