Among Women Podcast #134 Sarah Hart Sings Her Heart

Among Women 134 features the powerful songs and testimony of Sarah Hart. In a joyful departure from our normal format, I'm delighted to welcome Sarah Hart to Among Women. In this episode, Sarah shares the stories behind some of her songs (and some of my favorites)... from her Grammy-nominated "Better Than A Hallelujah" to "Wonderfully Made" to "Prayer for This House," and more.

Together we share the concerns often found on a woman's heart, as we explore themes of faith, life and death, the feminine genius, family, and prayer. Sarah shares her heart not only in concerts as a singer and songwriter, but as beautiful wife, mother, and evangelist with a passion for women's ministry. Don't miss this one!  Find Sarah Hart's music on iTunes.

Among Women Podcast 133 features The Bright Maidens, Part 2.

Among Women 133 welcomes back the beautiful trio of twenty-somethings, the Bright Maidens. Otherwise known as bloggers Trista Leigh, Julie Robison, and Elizabeth Hillgrove.  This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation talking about what's on the minds of these fabulous women. This week we'll be talking about virginity, chastity, theology of the body, and what attracts modern women to the pro-life cause. Catch up on Part 1 here. or on iTunes.

This episode also profiles one of the youngest blesseds I know, Jacinta Marto, the youngest visionary from the Marian apparitions of Fatima, beatified in 2000 by Pope John Paul II.

The take away here is that even young people are called to live saintly lives, and all of us are called to share the good news of Jesus Christ . I think you'll enjoy the young women profiled on today's episode.

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Also, I've put out a call for feedback for an upcoming Special Edition of AW (where we feature the voices and comments of AW listeners.) The topic is joy. I'm looking for feedback on either one or both of these questions: What brings you joy? Where do you find joy?

Send you answers via the facebook page, or via email at pat.gohn@comcast.net, or, most favorable would be your own voice recorded on our voicemail feedback line at 206-203-2024, or by emailing me an mp3 file.

Among Women Podcast # 132... The Bright Maidens & Me

Among Women 132 welcomes a trio of bloggers known as The Bright Maidens: Elizabeth Hillgrove, Trista Leigh, and Julie Robison. In this part one of a two-part series, we tackle their top concerns as young Catholic women, and explore their online alter egos as the Brights Maidens, an online facebook group featuring commentary and outreach for twenty-something Catholic women. This week's episode also profiles Christian mystic, St. Hildegard of Bingen, from the 11th century.

This episode also talks about details regarding Pat's participation in the SQPN Marathon this Saturday. Plus her talk at Theology at BAR this Monday night in New Haven, CT.
Listen to this episode.

Among Women #111 - Women: Bearers of the Good News

Among Women 111 completes the two-part series with Scripture scholar and author, Dr Mary Healy, of Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit.  Come hear an amazing talk that will raise your dignity as a woman as Dr. Healy unpacks the riches of Scripture and re-introduces to the qualities we know reside in our deepest selves.

Oh, and while Dr. Healy tackles some of the greats of the bible,  I'll do a brief survey of the life of Joanna, one of the "little women" of the bible.  Check it out here.

And may I ask for your prayers this week? This week I'll be off speaking and participating in the Catholic New Media Conference. Better yet, pray for the whole team and all the participants, too!

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Breathing the Same Air -- Hallie Lord

Yup. Among Women welcomed Hallie Lord back on Episode 84 where we discussed fashion and modesty, and as we anticipate summer, she's got a swimsuit post up at her blog.

When a Child's Love Comes Slowly -- Heidi Hess Saxton

The shaping of an adoptive Mom's heart. Important counsel.


The Fight for Life in Minnesota -- Margaret Bern
Pictures show ordinary folks on the front lines.

The Real World of Motherhood -- Tony Rossi
An interview with Rachel Campos Duffy.


Surprised by Love -- Tim Muldoon
A tribute to marriage, especially friendship in marriage.


If you missed the The Today Show's Vatican visit this week, here are a few videos:
A Day in the life of Pope Benedict and a conversation with Archbishop Timothy Dolan about low church attendance, the John Jay study that focused on the church sex scandal causes and effects. There are more videos on the subject in the sidebar at that website.

Catholic Sisters and the American Civil War - Pat McNamara
Catholic history that comes alive!

And now a story of a remarkable young women...

Wow. Congrats and so much more.


And now a story of another remarkable woman...

HT: Creative Minority Report

This makes me think...

As the world's first teachers of self-sacrifice and compassion, women are the foremost shapers of culture.  In [Pope] John Paul's view, then, women stand as a vital force for guarding against the modern tendencies toward the love of self, of money, and of pleasure.  Women wield this transformative power first and foremost in their own homes, by modeling, teaching, and nurturing their children in the ways of love and service.  But their influence is much broader in scope.  Through their professional work as well as their involvement and leadership in civic organizations, they hold the power to attest to and defend the very dignity of the human person. By their lives and the personal and professional choices they make, they can reveal to the world the way of attentive, humanizing, self-giving love...


But women can only achieve this tranformative influence in society if they recognize their own dignity and value as beloved children of God...


If women are to lead the way in the a renewal of culture, they must go constantly to the true source of all healing, power, and strength: Christ himself.


---Erika Bachiochi, Women, Sex, and the Church: A case for Catholic teaching (Pauline Books and Media, 2010)

Boston Catholic Conferences: Feb 27 for Women and Apr 17 for Men!

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Get Tix Now: Boston Catholic Women's Conference, Feb 27!

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I'm speaking at WINGS Oct. 4 & Oct 6

I'll be speaking at two WINGS groups (for Catholic Women) in early October.

Find the dates and contact info here. (MA & NH locations.)

Looking forward to seeing you there!

(and may I kindly ask for your prayers in the meantime, as I prepare?)

Among Women Podcast #24

Among Women features a look at the birth of Mary and a reading from Vatican II's Lumen Gentium's chapter on Mary.

Plus, Pat Gohn, host of AW has a wonderful conversation with Terry Polakovic, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women).  Together they discuss ENDOW's mission and its upcoming women's conference.


Pat also plays promos of three new podcasts and promotes the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.