In this inspiring episode of Desert Wanderers, we welcome Sister Joachim, who shares her incredible journey from a multicultural upbringing in England to her profound vocation as a Missionary of Charity. Listen as she recounts her experiences working with the poorest communities across the globe, including her time in Macedonia, Poland, and Ethiopia. Sister Joachim discusses the importance of community, the challenges faced by women in vulnerable situations, and the joy of living a life dedicated to service. Join us for a heartfelt conversation that highlights the beauty of faith and the call to love.

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(00:00) Desert Wanderers Intro

(05:59) Sister's vocation really begins in her First Communion

(11:34) In confession, Father asked me what I want to do with my life

(16:17) Sister told me to go back to school because medicine needs me

(22:18) I joined Missions of Charity. My manager at the time told me nuns don't dance

(23:03) There's this innate spirituality of a child, right?

(26:20) How did your parents help you spiritually in your childhood

(31:50) The Catholic community is incredibly important in today's world

(37:49) Catholic communities are growing because so many people live away from their families

(39:38) It sounds like the Holy Spirit was really moving in your childhood

(46:00) Is it hard to visualize yourself as a religious

(54:20) Sister Joins the Missions of Charity

(59:09) Missionaries of Charity worked with gypsies in communist Yugoslavia

(01:04:04) Sister then served in Poland and Eastern Europe from 1889 to 2004

(01:08:26) Meeting Father Dom (01:12:10) There is a whole new world in the Somali region of. And 16 million Somalis

(01:15:38) FGM is very prevalent among Somalis

(01:20:54) I'm looking for volunteers to help develop the mission.

(01:25:19) Sister says mission is making Jesus present through humble works

In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we embark on an enlightening journey with Father Cintra as he introduces the Generational Catholicism series. Together with hosts Jake and Lindsay, they delve into the four pillars of family formation as adapted from Father Carter Griffin's insights. The discussion emphasizes the importance of human, spiritual, intellectual, and apostolic formation, particularly focusing on how these elements shape parenting and the transmission of faith. Tune in to explore how fostering healthy relationships and prioritizing human formation can lead to a more profound understanding of Catholicism across generations. Chapters: (00:00) Father Cintra will be discussing Generational Catholicism on Desert Wanderers (06:22) Seminary makes distinction between being normal and being common (10:10) This book outlines five, five virtues for the human formation pillar (10:45) To develop order or orderliness is another way of saying that. So order and sincerity (12:46) Maggie Flanagan says saying no to things helps families (21:05) Flexible firmness in maintaining our standards of order. Um, drawing can become distraction for family (23:49) If our priority is human formation, there's very few professions that can't learn later (33:26) The end is really relationships and people, not hard skills, right (36:53) Something that I've heard many, many times is, oh, you homeschool (39:30) When you recognize an area of woundedness, where does that lead (41:43) M. M. discusses developing human formation when kids are growing and developing (49:36) A lot of good things that I was seeing in him were hidden in sports (50:48) St. Augustine said, safeguard order and order will safeguard you. And from Fulton Sheen, the order imposed by Church teachings (01:00:30) Father Burke Masters wrote an autobiography about his childhood and becoming a priest (01:06:32) Closing thoughts. Your last words, I feel compelled to just say (01:08:42) This week's Desert Wanderers podcast was produced by Salt and Light Radio

In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we welcome Ashley Klein, a registered nurse and Natural Family Planning (NFP) instructor, to share her inspiring journey of faith and vocation. Ashley discusses her conversion to Catholicism, her experiences with various NFP methods, and the importance of informed choices in family planning. Discover how the Marquette Method can empower couples to navigate their fertility while fostering communication and understanding within their relationships. Join us as we explore the intersection of faith, health, and community!

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Chapters:

(00:00) Ashley Klein is a registered nurse in Michigan who converted to Catholicism

(07:59) Do you actually teach for your parish or do you offer classes at your parish

(09:49) Do you feel like you still meet people who don't know about nfp

(13:59) What age do you think people should start talking about periods with children

(16:31) I don't think the husband should shut the conversation down when daughter asks question

(17:31) NFP stands for Natural Family Planning and according to the

(26:19) There are different reasons that we can space our children, and one of them could be health reasons

(32:35) I think someone needs to be competent when using Marquette method

(35:49) Do you think it's important for couples to do NFP together

(40:05) Some people struggle more than others with abstaining from sex

(42:30) So I am the cycle coach for the Fertility for Formula masterclass

(46:38) Have you seen any correlation between holistic products and infertility

(51:50) Mold is almost number one mold. So the mold and what it does to hormones is unbelievable

(52:37) Napro technology is wonderful. No, it's so great. We defer to napro technologists sometimes

(54:19) When PCOS is unmanaged, I see multiple LH surges

(56:49) The one thing that's cool about MIRA is you can test multiple times

(58:22) Make sure your heart is open to whatever decision you make

In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we are joined by Jacob Frasier from Archangel Catholic, a therapy clinic dedicated to integrating faith and mental health. Jacob shares his personal faith journey and how it has influenced his work in counseling. He discusses the importance of understanding the difference between perfection and excellence, the role of virtues like temperance and humility in our daily lives, and how therapy can help individuals navigate their mental and spiritual well-being.

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Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454

Exodus 90 https://exodus90.com

Newman Center https://www.wsucatholic.org

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(00:00) Desert Wanderers Intro

(00:44) Today is the feast of the Archangels

(01:54) Jacob's Fatih Background

(07:47) Perfection versus Excellence

(11:19)Faith and Therapy

(13:14) Therapy without faith can lead to stagnation,

(15:58) How do you help people see their identity in God

(20:11) What virtues does our world need today?

(24:06) What do healthy coping mechanisms look?

(30:01) Let's Dive into Humility

(35:00) How much of our behavior is nature and how much is nurture

(40:48) Today is the feast day of the archangels. What Makes Archangel Catholic Different

(43:55) Do you ever feel like you have to set a boundary between therapy and spiritual advisement

(51:32) Some questions to ask a counselor or a therapist about faith issues

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In this enlightening episode of Desert Wanderers, we explore the fascinating world of temperaments with clinical mental health counselor David. Join us as we delve into the four temperaments—sanguine, choleric, melancholic, and phlegmatic—discuss their characteristics, how they interact with one another, and their implications in our daily lives and relationships. David shares personal insights from his journey in counseling and the importance of understanding our temperaments to foster better connections within our communities.

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of yourself and those around you!

#Sanguine #Choleric #Melancholic #Phlagmatic

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(00:00) Desert Wanderers INTRO
(01:11) David's Background
(13:55) When where you first introduced to the temperaments
(15:01) Do you use the temperaments at all in your clinical work
(17:57) What are the four temperaments, and their history
(21:45)Personality Test vs the Temperaments
(28:42) Temeperament and Mental Health
(32:09) How temperaments interact with each other
(45:23) Common frustrations between each temperament
(49:36) The Phlegmatic
(52:38) How does each temperament typically express their needs?
(57:45) Each temperament might have a tendency to a certain deadly Sin
(59:57) Let's review the positive virtues of each temperament
(01:06:03) Temperaments and prayer
(01:09:25) Last Thoughts
(01:13:02) Ending Prayer