The hosts catch up on ***Catholicism IN THE NEWS****. Steph dishes on Francis’s drink of choice. Anne is jazzed that some Catholic bishops are starting to speak out about gun control legislation…until Steph totally (rightfully) harshes her mellow. Anne also fangirls over a fellow progressive, midwestern, redhead “straight, white, Christian, suburban mom" and does her best to sniff out Catholic influences in Disney. The hosts come to the striking realization that no one in the Western world knew how babies were made until pretty darned recently.

Buffalo Shooting Should Be a Wakeup Call For White Catholics

Pope Francis Says He Needs Tequila for Sore Knee

The ‘straight, white, Christian, suburban mom’ taking on Republicans at their own game

Human conception was still basically a total mystery until as recently as 1875

Catholic teacher fired for teaching about black culture-Decatur GA

An Unholy Alliance

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Everytown for Gun Safety

Petition:  Ordain Catholic Women Now!

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An Interview With Nate Tinner-Williams of Black Catholic Messenger

You’ve probably heard of a pandemic marriage or a pandemic move, but what about a pandemic Catholic convert/seminarian/nonprofit founder/writer? In this episode, the hosts chat with someone who checks all of these boxes and more. Nate Tinner-Williams is co-founder and editor of Black Catholic Messenger, a nonprofit media publication covering stories of interest to African-American Catholics. He is also a seminarian with the Josephites and a master's student in theology with the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA). He became Catholic in December 2019. Join the hosts as they talk with Nate about conversion, Black Catholic history, dialogue between practicing and lapsed Catholics, and even musical theater. 

You can learn more at Nate’s website and find him on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok.

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Black Catholic Messenger

Everytown for Gun Safety

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Hey listeners. Some good news and some bad news.

The bad news is that we don't have a new episode this week. The good news? We want to hear from you!

So much of what we talk about on this show is rooted in parts of the Catholic church we've had trouble making sense of. So now it’s your turn. Which parts of Catholicism did you or do you find confusing or difficult to understand?  This could be a funny story from childhood, or a right-now story about a part of the Church that you'll just never make sense of.

Whether you identify as Lapsed, a current Catholic, or none of the above, we want to hear your stories about confusion and the Catholic church. Because we know we can’t be the only ones.

As always you can email us your stories at [email protected].

BUT! We’re also very excited to announce a brand new feature: a voicemail number! You can now call and leave us a message! Our number is 505 -6-LAPSED. That's 505-652-7733.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We'll be back with a regular episode in 2 weeks.

And: also with you.

There are scary things happening in US politics right now, and Anne and Steph are working on unpacking it, lapsed Catholic style. Listen in as they recount what they were and weren’t taught in Catholic school about a pregnant person's right to control their own body. Along the way they do manage some levity….like when they learn of the 9 sins that will get you kicked out of the church (hint: don’t punch the pope). The hosts also learn some fun new definitions.

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https://www.plannedparenthood.org/

https://abortionfunds.org/

https://www.catholicsforchoice.org/

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Outreach: An LGBT Catholic Resource

The Complicated Feud That Started When Marjorie Taylor Greene Said Satan Was Controlling the Catholic Church

9 Sins that will get you excommunicated

Ruler-wielding tyrants or holy social justice warriors?  Join the Anne and Steph as they attempt to sort out their feelings about nuns and religious sisters (and the difference between the two).

COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to support Kina Collins for Congress.

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“When Did Jesus Die?” 

New Jersey Diocese settles with abuse victims for $87.5m

(CW: sexual assault): “Don’t Expect Justice From the Dominicans”

Burger King in Spain apologizes, pulls offensive Holy Week ads

Video: Franciscan Sisters, TOR: A Day in the Life

Video: Sister Joni Shares Her Story

Anne and Steph serve up some Holy Week and Easter realness as they talk palms, confession, stations of the cross, itchy tights and egg hunts. Grab a chocolate bunny and tune in.

COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to donate to the Chi Nations Youth Council.

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Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous delegates for 'deplorable' abuses at residential schools

It’s our 20th Episode! Stephanie and Anne take some time to reflect on what they’ve learned, what has surprised them, and what they dream of moving forward.  The hosts also talk wordle and a Dan Brown-eque conspiracy theory involving the Pope, Russia, and the Virgin Mary.  It’s a doozy.

COLLECTION BASKET: We invite you to donate to the UN Refugee Agency. 

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Pope Rules Baptised Lay Catholics, Including Women, Can Lead Vatican Departments

Pope Francis’ Response to Ukraine Has Tapped Into One of Catholicism’s Deepest Conspiracy Theories

Stephanie and Anne sit down with writer, advocate, and racial justice educator ShaRhonda Knott-Dawson. ShaRhonda is a “taco enthusiast, a proud member of the Beyhive, and truly believes that she will be receiving her letter from Hogwarts any day now.” She’s also the self-proclaimed “most Catholic non-Catholic in the world.” ShaRhonda chats with the hosts about her decidedly non-Protestant love of Marian theology, the sensory experience of Catholic Mass, and how the “idolatry” of Catholicism can serve as a gateway to indigenous African religious practices.

Learn more about ShaRhonda and her work at https://sharhondatribune.com/ and https://www.brondihouse.org/.

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The hosts talk all things LENT as they spill the tea (the Communion wine?) on Ash Wednesday, fasting, giving things up, and fish fry Fridays. Stephanie explains why her dad is legitimately the King of Lent (there is ice cream involved).  Anne explains the intricacies of how Irish Catholics manage to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day to its fullest despite the Lenten season. This episode also includes a Harry Potter reference. 

COLLECTION BASKET: In memory of actor Lindsey Pearlman, we invite you to donate to the American Alliance for Theatre & Education and the ASPCA

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Priest Resigns After Using “We” Instead of “I” In Baptisms

Lust, Lies And Empire: The Fishy Tale Behind Eating Fish On Friday

The hosts are beyond excited to welcome actor, photographer, friend, and fellow former Catholic school kid Matthew Scott onto the show! Matthew recounts stories of being a queer theater kid who had no real beef with the Catholic Church but just kind of…wasn’t that into her. Matthew, Anne and Steph talk Catholic-style high school musicals (NO to references to teen pregnancy, YES to nuns in the audience); the calisthenics involved in the Stations of the Cross; and that time Matthew leveraged his acting skills to pass a Chemistry class. They also laugh a whole lot. Follow Matthew at MatthewThomasScott and at Matt Scott Shots.

COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to donate to the American Alliance for Theatre & Education.

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