Today on the podcast we’re chatting with Ashley McKinless, an editor at America Magazine and the host of the podcast Jesuitical. Ashley and I chat all about how she got started at America and what she thinks about the “great divide” in Catholics right now. Let’s be real—when people say “Jesuits”, a lot of Catholics have opinions that are simply untrue. It was fun clearing it all up with Ashley and learning why Jesuits are a treasured part of our Catholic faith! As an added bonus, I also threw my interview on Jesuitical onto the podcast feed for easy listening. (PS—Happy All Saints Day! All Saints in Heaven, pray for us!) For more info, head to www.thecatholicfeministpodcast.com/shownotes/ashley.

Today on the podcast we’re speaking with Nnenda Chinda, a recent college grad living in the UK! Nnenda and I connected over Instagram and I knew I had to have her on the show. We talk all about the recent NFL anthem boycotts—her opinion might surprise you—as well as why she doesn’t think talking about “race” is getting political. I loved what she had to say about the differences between being Catholic in Nigeria vs. being Catholic in England, and she offered some great insight over how white women can be allies to our black Catholic sisters. We also talk about how we’re both so over the Catholic “teams”. Enjoy!

Today on the podcast we’ve got Christina Jaloway, aka the Evangelista! I absolutely love Christina’s blog and it was an honor to have her on the show. We talk about all things therapy, mental health, and knowing what the “line” is when it comes to sharing online. I also love what she has to say about waiting being a cross, because who isn’t in a season of “waiting”?! Also, I drop some big news you may want to hear. For more info, head to thecatholicfeministpodcast.com/shownotes/christina.

We’re chatting with Dr. Elizabeth Lev on the podcast today! An art historian and all-around lover of all things art, Dr. Lev has a fascinating perspective on why art and beauty are so important to the Catholic Church. She talks about why the Sistine Chapel has feminist undertones, her favorite pieces of religious art, and how art can be used to evangelize, uplift, and inspire. Enjoy! www.thecatholicfeministpodcast.com/shownotes/lev

Today on the podcast I’m so excited to be chatting with Sr. Miriam James Heidland! Sr. Miriam is a sister with the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, a speaker, a podcaster, and an all-around Catholic rockstar. We talk about everything from why she loves Twitter to having breakdowns in the grocery store to feeling like you’re representing the Catholic church to vocational discernment. You don’t want to miss this one! 

Today on the podcast, I’m speaking with Candace Mohapp! Candace was a student I had the honor of working with at Mizzou, and she’s a true example of living your faith within a sorority. Candice was not only the president of Alpha Chi Omega, but she led a Bible study within her sorority and was able to bring her sisters closer to Christ. Candice and I have a great conversation about the importance of evangelization among your friends, the benefits of Greek life for college women, and why she decided to become a missionary after college. Enjoy! 

Today on the podcast I’m chatting with speaker Gloria Purvis all about what it’s like to be a black woman in the Catholic Church. We have a fascinating conversation on what white privilege actually means, how she felt watching what went down in Charlottesville, and what white Catholics can do to love their WOC sisters a little more. I know I say this almost every single week but this was honestly one of my favorite interviews and I hope you enjoy! For more info, head to thecatholicfeministpodcast.com/shownotes/gloria. 

On today's minisode, I chat with Alley Peplinski about her recent attempts to live a greener lifestyle as a young adult in Milwaukee. Enjoy!

Today on the podcast I’m chatting with Haley Stewart, the writer behind Carrots for Michaelmas. Haley is one of my favorite bloggers and it was a blast to have her on the show to talk about rejecting throwaway culture and caring for Mother Nature. Haley and I talked about why Catholics in particular should care for the Earth, even when it seems like there’s “more important” things to be worried about, and how she was influenced by Laudato Si. I also loved chatting with her about her love for Jane Austen, Mad Men, and other pop culture phenomenons. Haley is also generously giving away a copy of her e-book, Feast, a guide to liturgical living and dining. For more info, head to thecatholicfeministpodcast.com/shownotes/haley.