Join host Anne McNamee-Keels as she chats with guests about growing up Catholic: the hilarious, the horrifying, the heartwarming, the HolyChristWTF. It&#39;s like we&#39;re KonMari-ing our Catholicism and you&#39;re along for the ride. (And also with you.)

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/syd.the.king/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Syd King</a> is an NYC based comedian originally from Indiana. Her “whitty and misguided innocence” is inspired by her Catholic upbringing, being a theater kid, and her Disney Adult proclivities. All these themes converge in her brand new solo show Saint Sydney headed to the Edinburgh Fringe Fest this August. Listen in as Syd introduces Anne to new, concerning Catholic high school concepts like 40 Days for Life and Cry Night.<ul><li>More about Syd! https://www.sydking.com/</li><li>Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON! <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Want to support in other ways? Leave a review on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lapsed/id1575313872" rel="nofollow"> Apple Podcasts</a>!</li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a>.</li><li>Follow us on Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>. </li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

"Saint Sydney" AKA Syd King

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/citizen_steve/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Steve McNamee</a> a musician, an educator, and lapsed Catholic….and Anne’s brother! Tune in as this sibling duo talks Chicago Pope memes, Irish excellence, and what it’s like to have a priest as your Confirmation sponsor. This episode also involves shoutouts to Conan O’Brien, The Simpsons, and several of Anne and Steven’s relatives. Listen in! And then listen to Steve(n)’s music <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/citizen-steve/367120288" rel="nofollow">here</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CitizenSteveMusic" rel="nofollow">here</a>. <ul><li>Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON! <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Want to support in other ways? Leave a review on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lapsed/id1575313872" rel="nofollow"> Apple Podcasts</a>!</li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a>.</li><li>Follow us on Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>. </li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>Read less

The Pope Doesn't Eat Deep Dish with Steve McNamee

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We were talking about popes before it was cool. Tune in to this throwback episode from Season 1 (!!!) as Anne and Steph discuss the who, when, where, and why of the papacy. RIP Francis (seriously, we were fans). LINKSAnne’s recent story on the <a href="https://themoth.org/radio-hour/for-the-ages" rel="nofollow">The Moth Radio Hour</a>Anne’s upcoming 5/21 <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/sisterdistrictgreaterchicago/event/774703/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKDCbdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFNZ2J6YU9YQTN6VHNLd0VjAR472cmUu7-DnTIBfe9GSM8YLbK2ECvscpXWH0javhDf3AU-VnzsTRXSgHzwAQ_aem_uAyYz_N_55xgubZageNcCw" rel="nofollow">LIVE Chicago storytelling event</a> benefiting the work of <a href="https://sisterdistrict.com/" rel="nofollow">Sister District Chicago</a><ul><li>Want videos and other bonus content? WE HAVE PATREON! <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.</li><li>Follow us on Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lapsed-Podcast-107246274916193" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

BEST OF Lapsed: Popes

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<a href="https://www.gabrielleminoli.com/" rel="nofollow">Gabrielle Minoli </a>(<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@saltlacroix" rel="nofollow">@saltlacroix</a>) is an LA-based writer and comedy content creator. Her satirical fashion trend prediction series on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@saltlacroix" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saltlacroix/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> has earned her accolades such as “my Oracle of Delphi,” “sociologists could never,” and “who is this esoteric diva?” She has her mother’s Argentinian family to thank for her Catholic upbringing, and unfettered access to computers from a young age to thank for being chronically online. Listen in as Gabrielle and Anne talk communion dresses, dodging Confirmation, and how talking to fellow raised-Catholics is a lot like one of those “Are we dating the same guy?” facebook groups. <ul><li>Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON!  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.</li><li>Follow us on Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lapsed-Podcast-107246274916193" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

Gabrielle Minoli i.e. @saltlacroix

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&#34;Can&#39;t Pray to Me,&#34; affectionately alternatively titled, &#34;The Mary Song,&#34; presents listeners with Mary the Mother of Jesus&#39; take on guns in America–that is, according to Catholic songwriter and troublemaker <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leckey_charms/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Grace Leckey</a>. A multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and audio engineer, <a href="https://graceleckey.wixsite.com/website" rel="nofollow">Grace</a> grew up singing hymns and Americana in a Catholic folk choir. Listen in as Anne and Grace talk growing up in an “involved” Catholic family, rethinking depictions of Mary, and what happens when a queer questioning Catholic roles up to the Evangelical college Christian club. <ul><li>Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON! <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.</li><li>Follow us on Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lapsed-Podcast-107246274916193" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

Singer-Songwriter Grace Leckey

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This week’s special post-holiday episode is a recording of a story Anne told LIVE way back in Junary 2024 with <a href="https://www.nestorgomezstoryteller.com/immigration-stories.html" rel="nofollow">80 Minutes Around the World </a>as part of <a href="https://lifelinetheatre.com/performances/2024-2025/the-28th-annual-fillet-of-solo-festival/" rel="nofollow">Lifeline Theatre’s Fillet of Solo Festival</a>. Enjoy. Special Collection:<a href="https://www.pcrf.net/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pcrf.net/</a><a href="https://www.chicagorefugee.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.chicagorefugee.org/</a> <ul><li>Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON!  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.</li><li>Follow us on Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lapsed-Podcast-107246274916193" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

Lapsed Special Holiday STORYTELLING Edition: Guilt and the Innkeeper

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<a href="https://saschaanderson.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">Sascha Guinn Anderson</a> is a writer, a former cheese educator, a citizen of the Chocktaw nation, and a soon-to-be (Episcopal) priest!  Listen in as Anne and Sascha talk rosaries, indigeneity and Christianity, and the atheist-to-clergy pipeline. And also with you! LINKS<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25AUCNZKEnY" rel="nofollow">Haka in NZ parliament</a><a href="https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/four-vision-quests-of-jesus_steven-charleston/11712809/?srsltid=AfmBOorA1zhSSYCC7E_XUzjQZRhJAxdZK72aLQL-BUGJweQsYIMt44Ln#edition=11290741&idiq=16253901" rel="nofollow">Sasha’s book recommendation:  The Four Vision Quests of Jesus</a> <ul><li>Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON!  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.</li><li>Follow us on Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lapsed-Podcast-107246274916193" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

Sascha Guinn Anderson

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/catherine_mccaff/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Catherine McCafferty</a> is an actor, writer and stand-up. Originally a scrappy Chicagoan where she dabbled in theater, now she splits her time between LA and NYC. See her new digital series <a href="https://www.patreon.com/PrettyGay" rel="nofollow">Pretty Gay</a> on Patreon.  Recently she’s  back from a successful Edinburgh Fringe run of her solo show: (Not) That Bad and wrapping her second feature a queer rom-com, <a href="https://www.hulu.com/movie/fcc4d4d2-7edf-484e-966b-fb50025e430a" rel="nofollow">Crush</a>, streaming on Hulu.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLjt4fMR7oHjUDbbDUNTSZ3TJF7rdVf1Lo&v=PFv71nwdpc0" rel="nofollow">Bothered</a> is a web-series she co-created/wrote/starred in with Seth Daniel. Listen in as Anne and Catherine talk rosaries, first Communion, and the cultural vortex that is the Irish Catholic southside of Chicago. CONNECT!<ul><li>Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON!  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.</li><li>Follow us on Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lapsed-Podcast-107246274916193" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

Catherine McCafferty

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<a href="https://www.brittmigs.com/" rel="nofollow">Britt Migs</a> is an award winning standup &amp; sketch comedian living and working in NYC. You might know her from viral videos in which she plays a sassy Italian PR professional scrambling to spin the drama coming out of the Vatican. Listen in as <a href="https://www.google.com/search?gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDggAEEUYJxg7GIAEGIoFMg4IABBFGCcYOxiABBiKBTIGCAEQIxgnMgYIAhBFGEAyBwgDEAAYgAQyBwgEEAAYgAQyBggFEEUYPDIGCAYQRRg9MgYIBxBFGDzSAQgyOTIzajBqN6gCALACAA&ie=UTF-8&oq=britt+migs&q=britt+migs&sourceid=chrome" rel="nofollow">Britt </a>spills the tea about growing up in a Catholic-Jewish household, why Bat Mitzvahs are cooler than Confirmations, and why Communion wafers are a letdown. LINKS<a href="https://www.secondcity.com/shows/new-york/britt-migs-dolphin-mode-nyc" rel="nofollow">Britt’s upcoming NYC show on 11/15</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P7ppwldCK5aAqSPFvLwxaHx8fBQ8w8TrovyNNXMpMzY/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Adorable photos of Britt’s Communion</a> <ul><li>Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON!  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.</li><li>Follow us on Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lapsed-Podcast-107246274916193" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

Britt Migs

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Listen in as Anne chats with comedian/writer/actor/storyteller <a href="https://www.juanwithwords.com/" rel="nofollow">Juan Munoz</a> about life as a youngest child/bilingual/queer CCD kid. Topics covered include how Mass is like drag brunch and why the witchy parts of Catholicism are the best parts. And also with you. LINKS<a href="https://www.instagram.com/juanwithwords/" rel="nofollow">Juan’s insta</a> <ul><li>Want to watch the full VIDEO of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON!  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.</li><li>Follow us on Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lapsed-Podcast-107246274916193" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

Juan Munoz

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A comedian, a storyteller, a nurse, an author, a queer activist, and a former nun walk onto the podcast ….and they’re all the same person.  Listen in as the brilliant Kelli Dunham dishes on converting to Catholicism, the lesser known sayings of Mother Theresa, and how queer folks offer the solution to a whole lot of our problems. LINKS<a href="https://www.kellidunham.com/" rel="nofollow">Kelli’s website</a><a href="https://queermemoir.com/" rel="nofollow">Kelli’s storytelling series, Queer Memoir</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-turning-the-sisters-who-left/id1665909554" rel="nofollow">The Turning Podcast</a><a href="https://vimeo.com/33641282" rel="nofollow">The documentary video about Kelli’s life as a sister</a> <ul><li>Want to watch the full video of this episode? WE HAVE PATREON!  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.</li><li>Follow us on Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lapsed-Podcast-107246274916193" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

Kelli Dunham

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Our favorite Catholic priest has returned! Father Anne Tropeano returns to talk women’s ordination, gender and sexuality in the church, following the Holy Spirit, and so much more (including an update on Old Dog Heaven). We’re thrilled to have her back. Listen in. LINKS<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bbTqqs3tHUaVBBk8ri6vipdM-I-HHqqP/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">See a photo of Father Anne’s adorable senior pups</a>, Lucky, Rocky, Dexter and Bandit!<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/144Hj78mftxJ1FR3RkVmaemWZM37eQETuyKZNYPyg2Mk/edit" rel="nofollow">Father Anne’s Celebration of Life Liturgy for an Animal Companion</a> <ul><li>WE HAVE PATREON! <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.</li><li>Follow us on Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lapsed-Podcast-107246274916193" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

Talking Women's Ordination with Father Anne

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What do Catholicism, Tarot, and Astrology have in common?  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegospelle/" rel="nofollow">Monica</a> of <a href="https://thegospelle.com/" rel="nofollow">The Gospelle</a> is here to tell us!  In this first episode of season 4, Anne and Monica talk mysteries of faith, Christian/pagan symbology, and the occult (or not-so-occult?).  Tune in! LINKS<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Contemplative-Tarot-Christian-Guide-Cards/dp/1250863570" rel="nofollow">The Contemplative Tarot book that Monica recommends </a> Special collection: <a href="https://outreach.faith/support-us/" rel="nofollow">https://outreach.faith/support-us/</a>   <ul><li>WE HAVE PATREON!  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.</li><li>Follow us on Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lapsed-Podcast-107246274916193" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

Astrology, Tarot & Catholicism with Monica aka The Gospelle

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Anne recaps her inherently Catholic-forward trip to Ireland.  The hosts say goodbye to Season 3, and Steph says a more serious farewell. Listen in!

Spilling the Irish Tea

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/conorjanda/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Conor Janda </a>is a New York based stand up comedian and writer. He has been featured on Comedy Central and in Vulture and, along with recent pod guest Nico Carney, is the co-host of the podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5w50K8JS1pTgzy29kJgyBe" rel="nofollow">Boys Club</a>.  Conor, Steph and Anne have so much to talk about: single sex Catholic high schools!  The Sisters of Mercy! Kairos!  Listen in.COLLECTION BASKET: <a href="https://www.forthegworls.com/home" rel="nofollow">https://www.forthegworls.com/home</a> CONNECT:<ul><li>WE HAVE PATREON!  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.</li><li>Follow us on Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lapsed-Podcast-107246274916193" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

Comedian Conor Janda

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Anne and Steph are joined by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicocarney/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Nico Carney</a>! Nico is a standup comedian, writer and actor. He was selected for Netflix is a Joke&#39;s inaugural &#34;Introducing&#34; showcase in 2022, was named a Just For Laughs New Face in 2023 and made his late night television debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers in January 2024. Nico also has a podcast called <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5w50K8JS1pTgzy29kJgyBe" rel="nofollow">Boys Club</a> which he co hosts with fellow comedian Conor Janda. Listen in as Nico, Anne, and Steph talk CCD life, tropical Christmas Mass and cry boxes. This is also an Andrew Scott appreciation episode.COLLECTION BASKET: <a href="https://www.transjusticefundingproject.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.transjusticefundingproject.org/</a> CONNECT:<ul><li>WE HAVE PATREON! <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.</li><li>Follow us on Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lapsed-Podcast-107246274916193" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

Comedian Nico Carney

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The Vatican has issued a document on “human dignity.”  The hosts have Thoughts.  And Words. (Some of which may be considered undignified.)  Also Sydney Sweeney is a horror nun.  Discuss.Want to watch an unedited version of this interview, which includes Stephanie’s lovely curls drying?  Check out our <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">PATREON</a>!COLLECTION BASKET: <a href="https://www.pcrf.net" rel="nofollow">https://www.pcrf.net</a> LINKS:<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8955456/" rel="nofollow">Trans identity and the brain</a><a href="https://people.com/sydney-sweeney-grandmas-were-excited-cameoing-in-immaculate-8611531" rel="nofollow">Sydney Sweeny and her grandmas and scary dress</a>CONNECT:<ul><li>WE HAVE PATREON!  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.</li><li>Follow us on Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lapsed-Podcast-107246274916193" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

What in the Dignitas Infinita

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Listen in as the hosts chat about the very light and airy and not at all emotionally triggering subject of Catholic funerals.  Mass cards! Wakes! Gorging yourself with fellow grieving family members!  Laugh and cry with the hosts as they parse through how the Catholics handle death. COLLECTION BASKET: Support women in the Democratic Republic of Congo through <a href="https://support.womenforwomen.org/donate/help-women-survivors-of-war-in-congo?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2a6wBhCVARIsABPeH1uCNksbNpNq5oyqqIefyS0VHhQyRUOX_uNo6Rrd0vM-yi5EdDnuyHoaAphSEALw_wcB&https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.womenforwomen.org%2Fdonate%3Fsrc=GSEV222A&ms=cpc_google_donation&src=GSEV243G&utm_campaign=donation&utm_content=gs+ad&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google" rel="nofollow">Oxfam</a>. CONNECT:<ul><li>WE HAVE PATREON!  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.</li><li>Follow us on Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lapsed-Podcast-107246274916193" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

Catholic Funerals

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New Flash: despite what some may want you to believe, queer Catholics exist! Meet the woman who has made it her mission to to tell their stories.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/eocieslik/" rel="nofollow">Emma Cieslik </a>(she/her) is a queer, disabled, and neurodivergent museum professional, religious scholar, and writer based in Washington, DC. She explores the histories of gender, sexuality, religion, and material culture. She currently directs the Queer and Catholic Oral History Project, and has worked at a variety of museums in the DC area, from the National Museums of American History, the American Indian, and Natural History to the The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Queer and Catholic Oral History Project, contributing to the Project, participating in an interview, or just talking more about these topics, feel free to reach out to Emma at eocieslik@gmail.com.  COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to donate to <a href="http://thetrevorproject.org" rel="nofollow">thetrevorproject.org</a>  Links:<a href="https://sojo.net/articles/joy-being-queer-and-christian/mary-mother-god-help-me-find-queer-joy" rel="nofollow">https://sojo.net/articles/joy-being-queer-and-christian/mary-mother-god-help-me-find-queer-joy</a><a href="https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/appalachian-folk-magic" rel="nofollow">https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/appalachian-folk-magic</a><a href="https://outreach.faith/2022/12/the-need-to-chronicle-and-preserve-queer-catholic-history/" rel="nofollow">https://outreach.faith/2022/12/the-need-to-chronicle-and-preserve-queer-catholic-history/</a><a href="https://clgs.psr.edu/multimedia-category/roundtable-resources/clgs-catholic-roundtable/queer-and-catholic-a-clgs-oral-history-project/" rel="nofollow">https://clgs.psr.edu/multimedia-category/roundtable-resources/clgs-catholic-roundtable/queer-and-catholic-a-clgs-oral-history-project/</a> CONNECT:<ul><li>WE HAVE PATREON! <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.</li><li>Follow us on Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lapsed-Podcast-107246274916193" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

Queer Catholic Histories with Emma Cieslik

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It’s March and the hosts are ready to learn about an Irish guy named Patrick…but not the one you’re thinking of!After just 5 years in comedy, comedian Paddy Raff has a record-breaking 6 solo sell-out nights at Belfast&#39;s SSE Arena under his belt, amassed millions of likes and views on his social media sketches, provided tour support for comedy legend Micky Flanagan in the UK &amp; Ireland and also written and created 2 award-winning seasons of BBC NI&#39;s comedy sketch series &#39;The Paddy Raff Show&#39; - making him one of Northern Ireland&#39;s fastest rising comedians. Listen in as Paddy and Anne talk Catholic grandmothers, sending your kids to Catholic school as a lapsed Catholic, and how St. Patrick’s day is celebrated in Ireland vs. the US.  Check Paddy out at <a href="https://www.elianalacasa.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.paddyraffcomedy.com/</a>. COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to donate to <a href="https://www.cedar-foundation.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.cedar-foundation.org/</a>. Links: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1386739178325405" rel="nofollow">Sweet Heart of Jesus Video</a>CONNECT:<ul><li>WE HAVE PATREON!  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast" rel="nofollow">http://www.patreon.com/LapsedPodcast</a> </li><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.</li><li>Follow us on Instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/lapsedpodcast" rel="nofollow">@lapsedpodcast</a>) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lapsed-Podcast-107246274916193" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>.</li><li>Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!</li></ul>

Comedian Paddy Raff

A Podcast About Growing Up Catholic

Join host Anne McNamee-Keels as she chats with guests about growing up Catholic: the hilarious, the horrifying, the heartwarming, the HolyChristWTF. It's like we're KonMari-ing our Catholicism and you're along for the ride. (And also with you.)