The Recovering Catholic with Katie Pruitt

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Jennifer Knapp, singer-songwriter & queer activist joins Katie Pruitt in candid conversation to talk about how her experience as a Christian Contemporary Recording Artist in the early 2000's eventually made her feel "burnt out" on making music. Knapp discuses how her hiatus from her music career was essential for her personal growth, self discovery & eventually accepting her own queerness. After almost a decade away from performing publicly Knapp has answered the call to make music once again, only this time, on her own terms. 

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Courtney Marie Andrews, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter & poet joins Katie Pruitt to talk about her non-conventional upbringing in Phoenix Arizona & her personal journey to self actualization. Andrews admits that her life has been a series of "fumbling into adventures." Before she even conceptualized a music career she busked on the corner & took greyhound buses from city to city purely for the experience of it, explaining that the only real pay-off was "the woman crying in the front row." In this episode we talk about the spiritual practices that keep her centered, how tragedy & suffering gives us perspective & why being kind is the most important accolade of all. 

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Indie Folk Singer-Songwriter, Izzy Heltai joins Katie Pruitt in her living room for a candid conversation about gender identity, mental health & trans representation in the media. Growing up Trans in the early 2000’s in Massachusetts didn’t come without its fair share of struggles for Heltai but with it, he’s gained patience, a strong sense of self & a seemingly massive amount of empathy even for the people who have hurt him. Join Pruitt & Heltai on this week's episode as they dive into why positive Trans representation is essential for oppositional parties to see trans people, not as some controversial label, but as the individual human beings they truly are. 

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Adia Victoria, acclaimed blues singer-songwriter from South Carolina joins Katie Pruitt live at Park City Song Summit to discuss a range of topics from her upbringing in the Seventh Day Adventist Church to how she discovered the power of her voice through Blues music. Adia credits her fearlessness of speaking out to Blues artist's from the past such as Ma Rainy, Bessie Smith & Skip James who sang about liberation, often at the risk of death. In this episode Pruitt & Victoria dive into power structures within organized religion, cognitive dissonance vs. true allyship & how the blues continues to be a powerful tool to fight bigotry. 

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SG Goodman, prolific singer-songwriter from Western Kentucky chats with Katie Pruitt about forging her own spiritual path through intention & curiosity. Goodman jokingly describes herself as "spiritually curious" when combining old traditions with modern rituals. Whether she's sneaking into Saint Patrick's Cathedral to light a prayer candle or writing in her journal to usher in the new moon, she always makes it a priority to ground herself. In this episode we dive into Goodman's upbringing in the Baptist church, the reasons prayer & meditation can add years to your life & why forgiveness is so powerful. 

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Amy Ray, solo artist as well as one half of the Grammy Award Winning band "The Indigo Girls" joins Katie Pruitt in candid conversation about their shared Southern-Queer identities. They delve into the history of the south as it pertains to white southerners acknowledging a dark past & discuss the importance of humanizing those you don't agree with. Join us, as Pruitt & Ray contemplate the importance of spirituality as a tool to help us access the lighter side of humanity.

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Actor/comedian Leslie Jordan joins Katie on this episode to talk about his Southern Baptist upbringing, why authenticity is his greatest strength, and what he means when he says 'leave it under the pew'.

Leslie Jordan is one of the most consistently recognizable faces in popular Entertainment. His journey towards stardom has provided one of the quirkier, impressive, and varied career trajectories of the past few decades. He has conquered the international comedy stage with sold out runs in Mexico, Canada and the U.K., and remains an in-demand mainstay as a Stage / TV / Film performer, voice-over artist, fund raiser, spokesperson, out artist, equal rights activist and all around Southern Baptist celebutante.

The Recovering Catholic is produced & Hosted by Katie Pruitt. Artwork by Sami Wideberg (Stolen Trailers Studios). Mixed by Guy Fell. Edited by Justin Thomas (Revoice Media). Music by Katie Pruitt. Additional music by Leslie Jordan. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review.

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Singer-songwriter Jaime Wyatt joins Katie on this episode to discuss the dangers of stigmatizing mental health and how the pressure to conform can lead one to dark places. Jamie discusses her upbringing, grappling with her identity in the country music scene, and what gets her through dark times.

Jaime Wyatt is a singer and songwriter whose candid, confessional style bridges alternative country-rock and Americana. Her most recent album, Neon Cross, was produced by Shooter Jennings and is available now. 

The Recovering Catholic is Produced & Hosted by Katie Pruitt. Artwork by: Sami Wideberg (Stolen Trailers Studios). Mixed by: Guy Fell. Edited by: Justin Thomas (Revoice Media. Music by: Katie Pruitt. Additional music by Jaime Wyatt. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review

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On this episode of The Recovering Catholic, Katie welcomes singer-songwriter Ruston Kelly.

Ruston Kelly is an American singer-songwriter based in Nashville, TN. Kelly writes and performs the kinds of songs that inspire novels and movies. You could call him a bastard disciple of Kurt Cobain and Townes Van Zandt, and he’d be totally cool with that. He’s just as comfortable wearing a cowboy hat as he is in a Slayer t-shirt. His story so far twists and turns through heartbreak and triumph, an overdose and rehab, empty dive bars and packed venues, living everywhere from South Carolina to Brussels. It’s this unbelievable experience that informs his singular style—a gravelly patchwork of folk lyricism, grunge attitude, country heart, Americana spirit, and rock energy. Not only has he penned songs for Tim McGraw (“Nashville Without You”), Josh Abbott Band (“Front Row Seat”), and more, but his independent solo debut EP Halloween earned acclaim from KCRW, Consequence of Sound, RELIX, Apple Music, and more. “Poison” racked up over 516K Spotify streams, while “Black Magic” soundtracked the Season Finale of the CBS series Scorpion. He logged countless miles on the road sharing the stage with the likes of The Lumineers and Robert Earl Keen in addition to performing at Bonnaroo and Wakarusa.

His latest release, Shape & Destroy, is available here.

The Recovering Catholic is Produced & Hosted by Katie Pruitt; Artwork by: Sami Wideberg (Stolen Trailers Studio); Mixed by: Guy Fell; Edited by: Justin Thomas (Revoice Media); Music by: Katie Pruitt; Additional Music by: Ruston Kelly. Revisit past episodes of The Recovering Catholic on Osiris Media. Subscribe to The Recovering Catholic wherever you get your podcasts and ask for it on Alexa. If you like what you hear, please rate and review!

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In this episode, Katie chats with David Dark, a critically acclaimed author and Assistant Professor of Religion and the Arts in the College of Theology at Belmont University. His books include “Life’s Too Short To Pretend You’re Not Religious” “The Sacredness of Questioning Everything” “Everyday Apocalypse: The Sacred Revealed in Radiohead, The Simpsons, and Other Pop Culture Icons” and “The Gospel According To America: A Meditation on a God-blessed, Christ-haunted Idea”. His work has appeared in MTV News, Books & Culture, Pitchfork, and the Oxford American.

This episode of The Recovering Catholic was Produced & Hosted by Katie Pruitt; Artwork by: Sami Wideberg (Stolen Trailers Studios); Mixed by: Guy Fell; Edited by: Justin Thomas (Revoice Media); Music by: Katie Pruitt with additional music by: Elton John & Public Enemy. Subscribe to The Recovering Catholic wherever you get your podcasts and ask for it on Alexa. If you like what you hear, please give us a rating and review.

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