In The Thicket

This is the second episode in our Lenten euthanasia series. Bill C-7 is currently being considered by Canada's government - this Bill decreases safeguards for vulnerable people, and widens eligibility criteria. Our first episode was with Garnett Genuis, Member of Parliament, who took us through the background and current proposals surrounding MAiD (medical assistance in dying). This week, Dr. David D'Souza joins us to share about his experience as a physician involved in care of the elderly and palliative care, as well as his concerns regarding conscience rights in Canada.

Full show notes here: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s1e19euthanasia-a-physician-speaks 

To compliment the early release of our first episode in this Euthanasia series, we decided to post a bonus episode this week, sharing some excerpts from Cardinal Thomas Collins addressing the topic in various contexts. The Cardinal's words have really helped and inspired us in facing this issue, and we hope they do the same for you!

As a team this Lent, we felt called to do a series of episodes on euthanasia. In this first instalment, we discuss why the topic strikes a deep chord in each of us, and Rachael interviews MP Garnett Genuis, to help us get informed and inspired! Garnett is a young Catholic Canadian politician who has worked tirelessly on this issue, to stand up for life, for conscience rights and for those most vulnerable to abuse in a world of legalized euthanasia.

Right now in Canada, Bill C-7, which proposes radical expansion of access to euthanasia, is being debated in the House of Commons - and could become law very shortly. With this bill on the table, there is an urgent need for us to act. Garnett articulates the reasons why everyone, even people who support euthanasia, should be concerned by the extremity of these recent amendments. He inspires us with his example and words to do whatever we can to fight for the truth, and for those most vulnerable. We hope that all Canadians who oppose these changes will speak up against this Bill in the next few days. At the end of the episode Garnett provides many ways in which this can be done! Check out our website for the relevant links and more suggestions!

For our international listeners, we hope this episode will inspire you to work proactively in your own country to build a culture of life, and we ask for your prayers!

https://www.garnettgenuismp.ca/no_same_day_death

Full show notes here: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s1e18euthanasia-a-politician-speaks

We interview Pete Burak (of Renewal Ministries' young adult ministry, "ID") on the relationship between wounds and our call to evangelize. 

Full show notes here: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s1e17-suffering-and-mission

Kristene Mauss is a Catholic mom and instagram personality (@thefutureisfamily) who lost her husband in 2020. In this episode, Kristine shares about her ongoing experience of going through grief and persevering in hope. 

Full show notes available here,

Erin, Rachael, & Nicole talk about the highs and lows in their experiences of Valentine's Day. 

We discuss the meaning of the oft-used Catholic phrase "offer it up." 

Full show notes available here: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s1e14-offer-it-up  

We speak with Rachel Wong, of the Feminine Genius Podcast, about her experience with anxiety and depression, and how God has led her to acceptance and new beginnings. 

Full show notes available here: https://www.inthethicketpodcast.com/s/stories/s1e13-suffering-mental-health-anxiety-and-depression 

We interview Liam, who shares about his journey suffering from OCD. 

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We speak with Trisha, whose unexplained illness forced her to completely change her career trajectory. 

Full show notes, including links to Trisha's social media pages, available here: