Anne and Stephanie are friends, former coworkers, theatre artists and educators. They were also both raised Catholic. Join them as they compare notes on their respective Catholic upbringings.

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Steph and Anne are back with Season 2 of Lapsed!  Steph discusses one rather big development in her life (hint: he’s adorable and shares a name with a very Jesuit saint). The hosts also catch up on several months of Catholic news, including Francis updates, newly Catholic celebrities (we’re looking at you, Shia LaBeouf), and Catholic references in the media (oh hey, A League of Their Own). This episode may or may not be peppered with some super cute baby noises. LINKS <ol><li><a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bc-eu-rel-vatican-pope_n_62e5689ce4b0d0ea9b778455?fbclid=IwAR3-hEigToRxKcFhSBNbmIuWm5Hx5tazNPI3EoAV3CX_9gIJPHCF1oCUdOE" rel="nofollow">Pope Francis says he may “think about” stepping aside </a></li><li><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/pope-s-apology-abuse-indigenous-children-small-penance-n1297518?fbclid=IwAR1T7Tj2Aioxq2TCOXvsTElZQ0MKtu98H9au8HA6HPCtyz4p3BXmrx45j4A" rel="nofollow">The Pope Apologized for Abuse of Indigenous Children.  That’s Not Enough. </a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2022/film/global/shia-labeouf-padre-pio-venice-1235358580/" rel="nofollow">Shia LaBeouf as Padre Pio</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/08/29/magazine/father-mike-schmitz-interview.html" rel="nofollow">A Catholic Podcasting Star Says Theocracy is Not The Way</a></li><li><a href="https://www.greedypeasant.com/" rel="nofollow">The Greedy Peasant!</a></li><li> </li></ol> COLLECTION BASKET: <a href="http://abortionfunds.org" rel="nofollow">Abortionfunds.org</a><a href="http://plannedparenthood.org" rel="nofollow">Plannedparenthood.org</a> <ul><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>

Welcome to Season Two!

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The hosts grapple with their feelings around the recent Dobbs ruling. Steph dishes on the Kardashian’s recent brush with Catholic aesthetics even though by all accounts they practice…Kardashianism? Anne recalls that one time as a kid when she accidentally stumbled into a Protestant Vacation Bible School. The hosts announce they’re going extra lapsed for summer. LINKS<a href="https://www.vox.com/the-goods/23168091/catholic-meme-i-need-god-praying-instagram" rel="nofollow">How Catholicism Became a Meme</a><a href="https://apple.news/A10RZr5fyQpKHDVj5r0U6yQ" rel="nofollow">Bishop says school flying BLM, LGBTQ flags can no longer call itself Catholic</a> COLLECTION BASKET: <a href="http://abortionfunds.org" rel="nofollow">Abortionfunds.org</a><a href="http://plannedparenthood.org" rel="nofollow">Plannedparenthood.org</a> <ul><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>

Abortion and the Catholic Church...Again.

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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&#34; 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.<a href="https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/buffalo-shooting-should-be-wake-call-white-catholics?fbclid=IwAR3CnjY5oi_M1KSUIJPFomPHDAU1j_ko4KtGmrJdV4ovUoujPsVw5uA87QE" rel="nofollow">Buffalo Shooting Should Be a Wakeup Call For White Catholics</a><a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pope-francis-tequila_n_6283a6dde4b003ed2966e06f?fbclid=IwAR37Aaqs5ENjYydscXAFuaNH0ma5JpgfKD_UxnAVqO0HvUyruT4WR7lUgX0" rel="nofollow">Pope Francis Says He Needs Tequila for Sore Knee</a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/may/24/mallory-mcmorrow-speech-democrats-michigan-midterms?fbclid=IwAR3ZyPSTl4HmrXjbmjWbxUzViGdIn7DtMyVOAv9r4kmrAnfVZYk9tnryd00" rel="nofollow">The ‘straight, white, Christian, suburban mom’ taking on Republicans at their own game</a><a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/discovery-where-babies-come-from?fbclid=IwAR0oegqEIkiJ26eSHRlG9VYgacpJ3wjP_4swSzA4qdwwfyTV8OiLjLPqAUE" rel="nofollow">Human conception was still basically a total mystery until as recently as 1875</a><a href="https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.com/hicks-firing-decatur/" rel="nofollow">Catholic teacher fired for teaching about black culture-Decatur GA</a><a href="https://slate.com/human-interest/2022/06/ewtn-catholic-media-pope-francis-fox-news.html" rel="nofollow">An Unholy Alliance</a> COLLECTION BASKET: <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ads-everytown-action?gclid=CjwKCAjwy_aUBhACEiwA2IHHQMvARtaMJcOjEbb2BT9QfhtsZX9OPACxyb9vVwYrhcaenJwf6FCZsxoCoXwQAvD_BwE&refcode=ggnp_sl-d2d-0522-branded&refcode2=1" rel="nofollow">Everytown for Gun Safety</a> Petition: <a href="https://www.change.org/p/ordain-women-to-the-roman-catholic-priesthood-now?recruited_by_id=fe7cb5b0-c736-11ec-86c9-5d607d11c3b9&utm_medium=custom_url&utm_source=share_petition" rel="nofollow"> Ordain Catholic Women Now!</a> <ul><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>

Sex, Gun Control and Robin Hood: Catholicism in the News

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An Interview With Nate Tinner-Williams of Black Catholic MessengerYou’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&#39;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 <a href="https://www.natemup.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> and find him on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/natemup" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/natemup" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/natemup/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ntinnerwilliams" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@natemup?lang=en" rel="nofollow">Tiktok.</a> COLLECTION BASKET: <a href="https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.com/donate/" rel="nofollow">Black Catholic Messenger</a><a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ads-everytown-action?gclid=CjwKCAjwy_aUBhACEiwA2IHHQMvARtaMJcOjEbb2BT9QfhtsZX9OPACxyb9vVwYrhcaenJwf6FCZsxoCoXwQAvD_BwE&refcode=ggnp_sl-d2d-0522-branded&refcode2=1" rel="nofollow">Everytown for Gun Safety</a> <ul><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>

An Interview With Nate Tinner-Williams of Black Catholic Messenger

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Hey listeners. Some good news and some bad news.The bad news is that we don&#39;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&#39;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&#39;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 lapsedpodcast@gmail.com.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&#39;s 505-652-7733.We look forward to hearing from you!We&#39;ll be back with a regular episode in 2 weeks.And: also with you.

We want to hear from you!

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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&#39;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. COLLECTION BASKET: <a href="https://www.plannedparenthood.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.plannedparenthood.org/</a><a href="https://abortionfunds.org/" rel="nofollow">https://abortionfunds.org/</a><a href="https://www.catholicsforchoice.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.catholicsforchoice.org/</a> <ul><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 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>LINKS:<a href="https://outreach.faith/" rel="nofollow">Outreach: An LGBT Catholic Resource</a><a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/04/marjorie-taylor-greene-catholic-church-militant-satan.html" rel="nofollow">The Complicated Feud That Started When Marjorie Taylor Greene Said Satan Was Controlling the Catholic Church</a><a href="https://www.catholic.com/qa/apart-from-abortion-are-there-other-sins-that-incur-automatic-excommunication" rel="nofollow">9 Sins that will get you excommunicated</a>

Abortion & The Catholic Church

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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 <a href="https://www.kinacollins.com/" rel="nofollow">Kina Collins for Congress</a>. <ul><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 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> <a href="https://youtu.be/tQsieeDQIJY" rel="nofollow">“When Did Jesus Die?” </a><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61153138" rel="nofollow">New Jersey Diocese settles with abuse victims for $87.5m</a>(CW: sexual assault): <a href="https://www.oakpark.com/2022/04/05/dont-expect-justice-from-the-dominicans/?fbclid=IwAR3_TLgV_l-HZEhdv9kgigoQUn6qK4zr756xjD1h3wnWftTN7ibVNscxLsw" rel="nofollow">“Don’t Expect Justice From the Dominicans”</a><a href="https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251006/burger-king-in-spain-apologizes-pulls-offensive-holy-week-ads" rel="nofollow">Burger King in Spain apologizes, pulls offensive Holy Week ads</a>Video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxhg12hN6QM" rel="nofollow">Franciscan Sisters, TOR: A Day in the Life</a>Video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJURPmnYSuY" rel="nofollow">Sister Joni Shares Her Story</a>

Nuns!

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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 <a href="https://chinations.org/donate/" rel="nofollow">Chi Nations Youth Council</a>.<ul><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 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> <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/pope-francis-responds-indigenous-delegations-final-meeting-1.6404344" rel="nofollow">Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous delegates for &#39;deplorable&#39; abuses at residential schools</a>

Holy Week & Easter

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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 <a href="https://give.unrefugees.org/" rel="nofollow">UN Refugee Agency</a>. <ul><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 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> <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/pope-rules-any-baptized-lay-catholic-including-women-can-head-vatican-2022-03-19/" rel="nofollow">Pope Rules Baptised Lay Catholics, Including Women, Can Lead Vatican Departments</a><a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/03/pope-francis-consecration-ukraine-russia-fatima-conspiracy-theories.html" rel="nofollow">Pope Francis’ Response to Ukraine Has Tapped Into One of Catholicism’s Deepest Conspiracy Theories</a>

20th Episode!

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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 <a href="https://sharhondatribune.com/" rel="nofollow">https://sharhondatribune.com/</a> and <a href="https://www.brondihouse.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.brondihouse.org/</a>.COLLECTION BASKET: ShaRhonda requests donations to the <a href="https://www.fraternitenotredame.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fraternitenotredame.com/</a>. You can also support ShaRhonda’s incredible work in social justice and racial equity education at <a href="https://www.brondihouse.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.brondihouse.org/</a>. <ul><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 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>

“The Most Catholic Non-Catholic”: An Interview with Racial Justice Writer & Educator ShaRhonda Knott-Dawson

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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<a href="https://www.aate.com/" rel="nofollow"> American Alliance for Theatre &amp; Education</a> and the <a href="https://secure.aspca.org/donate/ps-gn-p2?ds_rl=1066461&gclid=CjwKCAiAgvKQBhBbEiwAaPQw3Bbg8MsaPekE1Eg4D4Jbfey_NS4vmNsFqwmNh2y2ATpLUgDq38XAtxoCR5kQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&initialms=MP_PMK_Googlebrand-T4&lpcode=WPSE9XXGOGN1PK00014&ms=MP_PMK_Googlebrand-T4&pcode=WPSE9XXGOGN2PK00014&test=" rel="nofollow">ASPCA</a> <ul><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 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> <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/02/14/priest-resigns-over-incorrect-baptisms/6789121001/" rel="nofollow">Priest Resigns After Using “We” Instead of “I” In Baptisms</a><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/04/05/150061991/lust-lies-and-empire-the-fishy-tale-behind-eating-fish-on-friday" rel="nofollow">Lust, Lies And Empire: The Fishy Tale Behind Eating Fish On Friday</a>

Lent

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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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matthewthomasscott" rel="nofollow">MatthewThomasScott</a> and at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattscottshots/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Matt Scott Shots</a>.COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to donate to the<a href="https://www.aate.com/" rel="nofollow"> American Alliance for Theatre &amp; Education</a>. <ul><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 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>

Confessions of a Former Catholic School Theater Kid: An Interview With Matthew Scott

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The hosts welcome their first Catholic priest onto the show…and she’s a woman! Fr. Anne Tropeano is a Roman Catholic Womanpriest who is committed to seeing women welcomed into the priesthood within her lifetime. She has a deep love of the Society of Jesus, earned a Master of Divinity from Jesuit School of Theology, and has worked in multiple parishes in the Jesuits West Province. While many have understandably walked away from the Roman Catholic Church, Father Anne chooses to obey the Holy Spirit&#39;s call to collaborate with God in bringing about gender equality in one of the most powerful institutions in the world. Learn more about her ministry at <a href="http://fatheranne.com/" rel="nofollow">Fatheranne.com</a>. COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to work to construct a compassionate food system at <a href="http://mercyforanimals.org/" rel="nofollow">mercyforanimals.org</a><ul><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 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>

Vatican Reject: An Interview with Father Anne

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The hosts give detailed accounts of what leaving the Church looked like for each of them. One of the hosts makes a VERY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT that would probably make a certain cranky pope very happy. COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to support voting rights at <a href="https://fairfight.com/" rel="nofollow">https://fairfight.com/</a>. <ul><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 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>

Lapse Tales: How We Left the Church

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Anne talks with author Monica Dux! Monica is a writer, columnist, and social commentator. She’s also the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lapsed-Monica-Dux-ebook/dp/B08KHCZWG1" rel="nofollow">Lapsed</a>, “the story of one woman’s attempt to exorcise her religious upbringing.”  You can learn more about Monica <a href="https://www.monicadux.com.au/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.  Then go BUY MONICA’S BOOK <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lapsed-Monica-Dux-ebook/dp/B08KHCZWG1" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>.COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to support <a href="https://www.foodbank.org.au/" rel="nofollow">https://www.foodbank.org.au/</a><ul><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 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 to Lapsed: An Interview with author Monica Dux

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This week the hosts talk Catholicism and Christmas memories! Stephanie reveals the carol for which she would sell her soul to the devil in order to be able to sing well (and nearly suggests a certain church choir should maybe have considered such things). Anne recounts the time she got to walk down the aisle at midnight Mass in a green velvet dress, though she’s still salty that she didn’t get to carry the baby Jesus. The hosts deal with the emotional turmoil of some debunked Christmas Story myths.  COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to donate to the <a href="https://help.rescue.org/donate?gclid=Cj0KCQiA8ICOBhDmARIsAEGI6o250NK-e7intvRjGzQijpBRtpk-bM7IB8cudoPk2Gf-rvEb1uL14H4aAg9qEALw_wcB&initialms=gs_ppc_fy21_evergreen_dmusa_jun&ms=gs_ppc_fy21_evergreen_dmusa_jun" rel="nofollow">International Rescue Committee</a>. <ul><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 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> Links<a href="https://jezebel.com/britney-spears-tells-diane-sawyer-to-kiss-her-white-as-1848209058" rel="nofollow">Britney Spears Calls Herself A Catholic Slut</a><a href="https://www.ncregister.com/blog/9-things-you-need-to-know-about-christmas" rel="nofollow">9 Things You Need to Know About Christmas (according to the Catholic Church)</a><a href="https://www.relevantmagazine.com/faith/9-common-myths-christians-believe-at-christmas/" rel="nofollow">9 Common Myths Christians Believe At Christmas</a>

In Egg Shells Is Deo: A Very Lapsed Catholic Christmas Episode

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The hosts take a deep dive into the history of Your Lady and mine, the Blessed Virgin Mary (aka Our Lady of Perpetual Sorrow, aka Star of the Sea, aka Queen of Angels, and and and…). Steph makes some shocking discoveries about where Original Sin supposedly derives from (hint: it has to do with men, but don’t worry, it’s still women’s fault). Anne draws parallels between the Blessed Virgin and Dolly Parton. The hosts both admit to having a soft spot for Mary, minus most of the virginity stuff.  COLLECTION BASKET: This week we remind you it’s always a good time to support women’s health and bodily autonomy with a donation to <a href="https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/onlineactions/2U7UN1iNhESWUfDs4gDPNg2?_ga=2.259619082.1097477644.1627959928-1057211894.1627959928" rel="nofollow">Planned Parenthood.</a><ul><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 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> Links<a href="https://www.axios.com/france-catholic-church-sex-abuse-victims-compensation-1fd88af0-503b-4c62-b19d-286429e453ca.html" rel="nofollow">French Catholic Church Says It Will Compensate Sex Abuse Victims</a><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/17/politics/catholic-bishops-communion-biden-abortion/index.html" rel="nofollow">Catholic bishops approve document that falls short of denying Communion to Biden or other politicians who support abortion rights</a><a href="https://www.sistersofmercy.org/news/remembering-our-trans-sisters-and-brothers/" rel="nofollow">Sisters of Mercy Reaffirm Commitment on Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/17/style/chaste-marriage-church.html" rel="nofollow">One Chaste Marriage, Four Kids, and the Catholic Church</a><a href="https://www.women.com/emilymcwey/quiz-only-a-true-catholic-can-answer-these-10-questions-about-virgin-mary/answers?answerIds=2198605%2C2198609%2C2198612%2C2198617%2C2198621%2C2198626%2C2198628%2C2198634%2C2198638%2C2198641%2C&testing=true" rel="nofollow">Quiz About the Virgin Mary</a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2011/sep/08/mormons-mary-christians" rel="nofollow">Why Mormons Do Not Worship Mary</a>

Everyone's Favorite Virgin: There's Something About Mary

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This week the hosts share their Confirmation names and then hear from listeners about the names they chose! Stephanie gives off some serious pagan goddess vibes. Anne shocks Steph with her own grand name reveal. The hosts discover the 1970 hit that apparently inspired a heck of a Confirmation name trend, though confusingly in the late 90’s/early 00’s.  COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to contribute to the <a href="https://www.sweetrest.net/" rel="nofollow">Sweet Rest Project.</a> <ul><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 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>

Hello, My (Confirmation) Name is:

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Stephanie reminisces about how her grandma’s car was decked out with Catholic paraphernalia.   Anne points out that guardian angels sound a heck of a lot like New Age-y &#34;spirit guides.&#34;  The hosts lament how angels are always depicted as white and Barbie-esque. COLLECTION BASKET: This week we once again invite you to donate to the <a href="https://eji.org/" rel="nofollow">Equal Justice Initiative.</a><ul><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 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> LINKS<a href="https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/why-catholics-should-use-preferred-gender-pronouns-and-names" rel="nofollow">Why Catholics Should Use Preferred Gender Pronouns and Names</a><a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-pope-francis-business-poverty-rome-b4675e7b3115c5f3ddd3a735f9ee1e25" rel="nofollow">Biden: Pope told me that I should “keep receiving Communion”</a><a href="https://time.com/4792245/pope-francis-donald-trump-viral-photo/" rel="nofollow">Hilarious photo of the Pope being forced to stand next to Trump</a><a href="https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1454103640755642373" rel="nofollow">Italian Translator: Trump vs. Biden</a><a href="https://www.ncregister.com/blog/8-things-to-know-and-share-about-the-guardian-angels" rel="nofollow">8 Things to Know and Share About the Guardian Angels</a><a href="https://www.catholicherald.com/news/local_news/what_does_the_church_teach_about_guardian_angels_/" rel="nofollow">What Does the Church Teach About Guardian Angels?</a>

Guardian Angels:  Are They Really A Thing?

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Stephanie is all aflutter at Francis’s talk of social justice. Anne nerds out over the concept of structural sin. A charming listener invites the hosts to rate her hypocrisy on a scale of 1 to “Pope Francis claiming to be an LGBT ally.” The hosts are also tired. Like, really, really tired. COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to donate to the <a href="https://eji.org/" rel="nofollow">Equal Justice Initiative.</a> <ul><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 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> LINKS<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/17/obituaries/megan-rice-dead.html" rel="nofollow">Sister Megan Rice, Fierce Critic of U.S. Nuclear Arsenal, Dies at 91</a><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/speeches/2016/november/documents/papa-francesco_20161105_movimenti-popolari.html" rel="nofollow">ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE 3rd WORLD MEETING OF POPULAR MOVEMENTS</a>

Stuffing the Catholic Holes, or That Time Pope Francis Praised Black Lives Matter

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Stephanie and Anne talk Catholic school and sex ed….or lack thereof.  Steph laments that she never became a mathematician, and all because of lack of adequate sexual education. Anne waxes poetic about the universal human desire to nom babies’ toes. The hosts get peeved at the church.  Like, really peeved.  COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to donate to the <a href="https://www.westfund.org/" rel="nofollow">West Fund</a>.  <ul><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 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> LINKS<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/08/world/europe/france-church-sex-abuse.html" rel="nofollow">“Sexual Abuse Revelations Accelerate Sense of a French Church in Retreat”</a><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/grandin-name-removed-from-edmonton-catholic-elementary-school-in-unanimous-vote-1.5488386" rel="nofollow">“Grandin name removed from Edmonton Catholic elementary school in unanimous vote”</a><a href="https://www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/love-and-sexuality" rel="nofollow">The Conference of Catholic Bishops (ie Celibate Men) Spout Some Deeply Problematic BS About Sex</a><a href="https://www.nfpoutreach.org/" rel="nofollow">Seriously Though Don’t Even Click on This Link About “Natural Family Planning”</a>

Let's (Not) Talk About Sex: Catholic School and "Sex Ed."

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Stephanie and Anne answer questions from listeners! Stephanie leverages her Catholic knowledge to master crossword puzzles.  Anne fangirls over beloved lapsed Catholic musician Alanis Morissette.  The hosts bond over a shared love of sauerkraut.COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to donate to <a href="https://www.refugeesinternational.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw18WKBhCUARIsAFiW7JwCb9XKtVdUHDBMHT44ZO1Y2uBzObaGdSrwqNnU9TQeGD9nEX5Z_-UaAth_EALw_wcB" rel="nofollow">Refugees International</a>.<ul><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 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> LINKS<a href="https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-music-religion-race-and-ethnicity-racial-injustice-9d13871296d831effca79fcfb50c3589" rel="nofollow">The Pope Visits Roma People in Slovakia</a><a href="https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248994/full-text-pope-francis-in-flight-press-conference-from-slovakia" rel="nofollow">The Pope’s Press Conference in the Sky</a><a href="https://www.newwaysministry.org/" rel="nofollow">New Ways Ministry </a>

Listener Questions: Writing Above the Door and Am I a Freaking Protestant Now

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Stephanie and Anne go head to head in this *epic showdown* between CCD and Catholic School.….just kidding! The hosts keep things extraordinarily amicable as they compare notes on their religious education experiences. Steph got out of being grounded by memorizing a prayer. Anne enjoyed passing retired nuns in hallways. This episode also includes a pretty solid Catholic joke.   COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to donate to <a href="https://womenforafghanwomen.org/" rel="nofollow">Women for Afghan Women</a>.  <ul><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 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> LINKS<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/court-rules-catholic-school-wrongfully-fired-gay-substitute-rcna1912" rel="nofollow">Court Rules Catholic School Wrongfully Fired Gay Substitute</a><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/pope-francis-is-preparing-a-radical-reform-of-the-churchs-power-structures/2021/09/02/03a06632-0c1f-11ec-a7c8-61bb7b3bf628_story.html" rel="nofollow">Link About Pope Francis and Reform and Synods</a><a href="https://www.litcharts.com/lit/pedagogy-of-the-oppressed/summary" rel="nofollow">Summary of Paolo Freire&#39;s Pedagogy of the Oppressed</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-lashes-out-jews-catholics-did-not-vote-him-2021-9" rel="nofollow">Former Resident of the White House is Angry at Catholics and Jews</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=158s&v=opVaEC_WxWs" rel="nofollow">Biden and Stephen Colbert talk faith and loss in 2015 Late Show episode</a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17568801-zealot" rel="nofollow">Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21eaubatLGc" rel="nofollow">West Wing moment: Isaac and Ishmael</a><a href="https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com/" rel="nofollow">Gretchen Rubin&#39;s Four Tendencies</a>

Catholic School vs CCD

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Stephanie and Anne chat with a real live theologian to talk feminism and queer theology in the Catholic Church! The hosts welcome K Kriesel, a textile artist devoted to Mother Mary and queer feminism, who spills the tea about folk Catholicism, Catholic Womenpriests, and how Saint Sebastian became the patron saint of gay men.  You can learn more about K and their art at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kkriesel_art/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/kkriesel_art/</a> COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to support <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwg7KJBhDyARIsAHrAXaGRY9bU3ElyU9Z3_XnTi59NEi0m5PMzGO3-lsE3mrKiouvJ9f5PcEwaAmR7EALw_wcB" rel="nofollow">The Trevor Project</a>, the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people under 25. <ul><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a> (send us a voice memo!) or at <a href="http://www.lapsedpodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.lapsedpodcast.com</a> </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> LINKS:<a href="https://www.tonijphotography.com/projects/6836945" rel="nofollow">Folded Map Project</a><a href="https://www.moma.org/collection/works/283373" rel="nofollow">Artist Chris Ofili&#39;s The Holy Virgin Mary</a> Queer Catholic resources (Thanks, K!):<ul><li><a href="https://www.newwaysministry.org/" rel="nofollow">New Ways Ministry </a></li><li><a href="https://www.dignityusa.org/" rel="nofollow">Dignity USA</a></li><li><a href="https://vineandfig.co/" rel="nofollow">Vine &amp; Fig</a></li><li><a href="https://www.equallyblessed.org/" rel="nofollow">Equally Blessed</a></li><li><a href="https://www.outatstpaul.org/" rel="nofollow">Out at St. Paul</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34121926-building-a-bridge" rel="nofollow">Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity by Fr. James Martin SJ </a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/119716.Lesbian_Nuns" rel="nofollow">Lesbian Nuns: Breaking Silence by Rosemary Curb, Nancy Manahan </a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27211584-more-than-a-monologue" rel="nofollow">More Than A Monologue: Sexual Diversity and the Catholic Church: Inquiry, Thought, and Expression: 2 by J. Patrick Hornbeck II and Michael A. Norko </a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1106720.Sexual_Diversity_and_Catholicism" rel="nofollow">Sexual Diversity and Catholicism: Toward the Development of Moral Theology by Patricia Beattie Jung </a></li><li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/plague" rel="nofollow">Plague: Untold Stories of AIDS &amp; the Catholic Church podcast </a></li></ul> K’s Feminist Catholic resources (Thanks, K!):<ul><li><a href="https://romancatholicwomenpriests.org/" rel="nofollow">Roman Catholic Women Priests</a></li><li><a href="https://www.womensordination.org/" rel="nofollow">Women&#39;s Ordination Conference</a></li><li><a href="https://ww.waterwomensalliance.org/" rel="nofollow">Women&#39;s Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and Ritual (WATER) </a></li><li><a href="https://wayoftherose.org/" rel="nofollow">The Way of the Rose</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5975942-catholic-and-feminist" rel="nofollow">Catholic and Feminist by Mary J. Henold </a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8144205-standing-in-the-shoes-my-mother-made" rel="nofollow">Standing in the Shoes My Mother Made: A Womanist Theology by Diana L. Hayes </a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/171002.She_Who_Is" rel="nofollow">She Who Is: The Mystery of God in Feminist Theological Discourse by Elizabeth A. Johnson </a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/687360.Guests_in_Their_Own_House" rel="nofollow">Guests in Their Won House: The Women of Vatican II by Carmel Mc</a>Enroy</li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4575390-woman-eucharist" rel="nofollow">Women Eucharist by Sheila Durkin Dierks </a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4195979-women-find-a-way" rel="nofollow">Women Find a Way: The Movement and Stories of Roman Catholic Womenpriests by Elsie Hainz McGrath </a></li></ul>

In Hot Holy Water: Feminist and Queer Theology with K Kriesel

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Stephanie and Anne compare First Holy Communion stories. Anne tattled on a CCD kid at First Communion rehearsal. Steph got into an argument about transubstantiation with her high school theology teacher. The hosts agree on the impossibility of consuming the Communion host without chewing.COLLECTION BASKET: This week we once again invite you to support women’s health and bodily autonomy with a donation to <a href="https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/onlineactions/2U7UN1iNhESWUfDs4gDPNg2?_ga=2.259619082.1097477644.1627959928-1057211894.1627959928" rel="nofollow">Planned Parenthood.</a> Because it’s just that important. <ul><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 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> LINKS:  <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/3422213/britney-spears-announces-shes-catholic/" rel="nofollow">Gossipy Sun Article About Britney Spears Announcing She&#39;s Catholic</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/30/opinion/catholic-church-politics.html" rel="nofollow">Trash NYT Piece About Why America Supposedly Needs Catholicism</a><a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/07/best-photo-pope-francis-spiderman-fashion.html" rel="nofollow">The Pope Met Spidey </a><a href="https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/davidmack/lil-pope-for-president" rel="nofollow">The Time A Baby Was Dressed Up Like the Pope and Obama Lost It</a><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2021/07/29/fox-friends-kilmeade-catholic-charities-241149" rel="nofollow">America Magazine Throws Shade on Fox and Friends Hosts&#39; Outrage about Catholic Charities Helping Immigrants</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/26/us/catholic-communion-eucharist.html" rel="nofollow">NYT Piece About Communion</a><a href="https://thecatholicspirit.com/faith/focus-on-faith/faith-fundamentals/transubstantiation-not-as-difficult-as-it-sounds/" rel="nofollow">Irritating Article About Teaching Kids About Transubstantiation</a><a href="https://www.catholic.com/tract/who-can-receive-communion" rel="nofollow">Catholic-Dot-Com Polices Communion</a><a href="https://13wham.com/news/special-reports/50-years-later-witnesses-share-stories-of-deadly-rochester-church-fire" rel="nofollow">Nun and Priest Who Died in a Fire While Trying to Save Eucharist</a>

Communion

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EPISODE 3: PopesAnne and Stephanie attempt to tackle the 2000+ year history that is the Catholic Papacy. Stephanie explains how her Catholic grandma once tore all the family photos off the walls and replaced them with a letter from the Pope. Anne describes how her Catholic grandma once got pranked by a priest impersonating a Cardinal. Disney’s The Little Mermaid somehow comes up again.This week’s episode contains brief references to enslavement, genocide, sexual assault, and homophobia.COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to support women’s health and bodily autonomy with a donation to <a href="https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/onlineactions/2U7UN1iNhESWUfDs4gDPNg2?_ga=2.259619082.1097477644.1627959928-1057211894.1627959928" rel="nofollow">Planned Parenthood.</a><ul><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 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> LINKS:<a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-flashback-pope-john-paul-ii-chicago-visit-20190927-3o6tr3rn55fx3iwhxsfqz5t3oi-story.html" rel="nofollow">The Chicago Tribune remembers JP the II&#39;s 1979 visit to Chicago</a><a href="https://www.gq.com/story/pontifacts-pope-francis-truth-or-fiction-quiz" rel="nofollow">GQ&#39;s Quiz About Pope Francis</a>

Popes

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Anne and Stephanie take a walk down memory lane and straight into the church confessional. Stephanie is relieved that the Ten Commandments say nothing about being nice to your siblings. Anne still remembers all the words to the Act of Contrition she had to memorize in 2nd grade. The hosts agree on the merits of Rosaries (even though they’re not necklaces).COLLECTION BASKET: This week we once more invite you to learn about the International Indigenous Youth Council and **donate** at<a href="https://indigenousyouth.org/" rel="nofollow"> https://indigenousyouth.org/</a> <ul><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 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> LINKS:<a href="https://religion.wikia.org/wiki/Ten_Commandments" rel="nofollow">Handy dandy chart of the Ten Commandments by religion/denomination</a><a href="https://www.oprah.com/own-super-soul-sunday/six-people-who-do-not-deserve-to-hear-your-shame-story-video" rel="nofollow">Brene Brown talking to Oprah about the people with whom we share our shame</a><a href="https://slate.com/human-interest/2005/11/why-have-catholics-stopped-confessing.html" rel="nofollow">Slate.com article about confession</a>

Confession: “What’d you do?”

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Anne and Stephanie give the Reader’s Digest version of their respective Catholic childhoods. Stephanie reveals she&#39;s a former CCD kid. Anne was kind of a big deal in 3rd grade. The hosts come up with a name for this podcast (spoiler alert: it’s Lapsed.)COLLECTION BASKET: Learn more about the International Indigenous Youth Council and **donate** at<a href="https://indigenousyouth.org/" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://indigenousyouth.org/" rel="nofollow">https://indigenousyouth.org/</a> <ul><li>Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at <a href="mailto:lapsedpodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">lapsedpodcast@gmail.com</a></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></ul> LINKS:<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/apr/11/how-do-you-become-formally-not-a-catholic-you-take-the-law-into-your-own-hands" rel="nofollow">Sebastian Tesoriero&#39;s article in the Guardian about becoming un-Catholic</a>

And Also With You

A Podcast About Growing Up Catholic