Among Women 161: Catholic Pediatricians Make a Difference

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May 23, 2013

This week’s episode:

“Blessed are They”: St Gianna Molla

“Among Women” Guest: Kathleen Berchelmann, MD

This week we review the life of St Gianna Molla, a 20th century saint who was a wife, mother, and pediatrician who died following complications related to the birth of her fourth child.

In our Among Women conversation segment, we meet Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, a St Louis wife, mother, and pediatrician and founder of CatholicPediatrics.com. Dr Berchelman, not only shares why families benefit from having Catholic pediatricians, but she also tackles the tough moral questions on medical issues for pre-teen and teen girls. Specially, our conversation covers the Gardisil vaccine, oral contraception for teens with problematic menstrual cycles, and other concerns regarding their development.

Links for this episode:

A few recent interviews with Pat Gohn about her book Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious:

Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor 

EWTN’s “At Home with Jim and Joy” – look for the show dated May 20, 2013.

Register Radio – from the news and articles on National Catholic Register

Catholic Weekend on SQPN

Audio Book Blog Tour for Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious – Ten 10-minute podcasts with book excerpts read by Pat Gohn

St Gianna Molla Society – comprehensive information about this fascinating saint

Kathleen Berchelmann MD’s articles on CatholicMom.com

Catholic Pediatrics on Facebook, administered by Kathleen Berchelmann, MD

Catholic Pediatrics website, founded by Kathleen Berchelmann, MD, where you’ll also find a directory of Catholic pediatricians

Text4RealSex - Theology of the Body phone app designed for teens and others that offers a weekly theology of the body message.

Other shows of related interest:

Aw 11: An earlier podcast with a biography of St Gianna Molla

Among Women 160: Mary’s “astonishing” Motherhood

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May 1, 2013

This week’s episode:

“Blessed are They”: The Marriage of Mary and Joseph

“Among Women” Guest: Katherine Robinson Coleman

This week, as we enter May, the month that honors the motherhood of Mary, and Mothers Day, we look at the obedience and faith of St Joseph as it intersects the life and faith of Mary.

Then my guest, Katherine Coleman shares a touching story or two about raising her autistic son, Matthew, now 24.

I also give a brief recap on where I’ve been these last several weeks.

Links for this episode:

Audioboo files for the audio tour through Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Ten Bodacious Basics, Ten Minutes at a Time

Redemptoris Custos

The Autism Society

Autism Speaks

SQPN announces the Catholic New Media Conferences for 2013 

Among Women 159: Faith-filled Women at Work

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April 2, 2013

This week’s episode:

“Blessed are They”: Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

“Among Women” Guest: Mary Wallace

This week we look at women in the workplace, and the role that their faith plays there, courtesy of the dissertation research done by our guest, Mary Wallace. Mary is a wife, mother, college administrator, radio host, blogger, and a specialist in the field of human resources. Pat also looks at some of the writings and prayerful aspirations of Blessed Mother of Calcultta, and reviews inspiration from Pope Francis’ recent Easter homily. This show also contains details of a giveaway drawing for Pat’s new book, Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious.

Links for this episode:

Enter the comment box here for a free drawing to win Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious by Pat Gohn

Book: Mother Teresa of Calcutta from St Anthony Messenger Press

Book: Come, Be My Light, from Image Books

Donate to SQPN

The Catholic Insider with Fr Roderick

Mary Wallace’s blog: The Working Catholic Mom

Pope Francis’ Easter Vigil Homily

The Divine Mercy Chaplet and Prayers

Other shows of related interest:

AW 26: an earlier show with a segment on the life of Mother Teresa, plus an interview with author Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle who discusses her friendship with Mother Teresa.

Among Women 158: Greeting our new Pope, plus meet “Theologian Mom”!

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March 16, 2013

This week’s episode:

“Blessed are They”: St Mary Major

“Among Women” Guest: Angela Franks

We conclude this history-making week with a podcast that looks back on the election of our new pope, Francis, formerly known as Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina. Plus in our first segment I discuss the significance of the Pope’s early morning visit on day one to pray before Our Blessed Mother at her basilica in Rome, St Mary Major. I also give some of the history of Mary and that basilica as I discuss some of its interior treasures in our first segment.

Salus Populi Romani – a much venerated icon of Our Lady with the Child Jesus (found in St Mary Major)

In our second segment, I’m happy to introduce Angela Franks, PhD, theology professor and moral theologian — whose twitter handle is “@theologianmom”. Together we talk about some of Angela’s professional interests regarding the eugenic legacy of Margaret Sanger and its harmful longterm impact on our culture, as well as our attitudes toward our bodies, sexuality, contraception, and good health.

We also explore the Catholic Church’s position on a new feminism that speaks of the beauty of the human person, and of women in particular. We cover why the Church continues to oppose contraception and upholds NFP (methods for natural family planning), and why our personal trust in God is key to fuller Christian life.

Links for this episode:

Fr Roderick’s You Tube Video: “Habamus Papam”

SQPN giving campaign — please donate!

Pope Francis’ message to the Cardinals

Pat Gohn’s blog post: “Pope Francis Day One – Among Women-style – The gifts of Mary, womanhood, and the new evangelization.”

St Mary Major’s website — many photos and other interactive information

Catholic Mom’s Lenten initiative for bring A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy by Sarah Reinhard to pregnancy care centers around the USA.

Angela and David Frank’s blog

Theological Institute for the New Evangelization (TINE), Archdiocese of Boston

Margaret Sanger’s Eugenic Legacy: The Control of Feminine Fertility by Angela Franks

Women, Sex, and the Church by Erika Bachiochi

Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood  by Pat Gohn — is now available!

Other shows of related interest:

AW 98: “Women, Sex, and the Church” with Erika Bachiochi

Among Women 157: Going through the Change… Benedict’s papal announcement, and the Midlife Madres II

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February 19, 2013

This week’s episode:

“Blessed are They”: St Agnes of Prague

“Among Women” Guest: Barb Szyszkiewicz

Change happens… it happens in life, and last week, a soon-to-come change was announced for the papacy. Midlife women know all about changes… from the body to the soul! Join me this week as I share my first thoughts on Benedict XVI’s stunning announcement to leave the Chair of Peter, as well talk about the changes both joyful and stressful that midlife women face, with my guest, Barb Szyszkiewicz, blogger at SFO Mom. Also in this episode, a look at the life of St Agnes of Prague (aka St Agnes of Bohemia).

Links for this episode:

SFO Mom

Magnificat

Other shows of related interest:

AW 48 with Barb Szyszkiewicz

AW  151 with Elizabeth Foss, another installment of the “Midlife Madres”

Among Women 156: Countdown to Lent!

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February 5, 2013

This week’s episode:

“Blessed are They”: Miriam, from the Book of Exodus and elsewhere. Find Miriam’s story in Exodus 15: 20,21; Numbers 12: 1, 4, 5, 10, 15; 20:1; 26:59; Deuteronomy 24:9; 1 Chronicles 6:3; Micah 6:4.

“Among Women” Guest: Marybeth Hicks

This week we look at taking a few moments to begin to prepare our hearts and our schedules for Lent.

In our “Blessed are They” segment, I look back into the Old Testament and talk about Miriam, Moses’ sister who helped to spare his life. It’s a neat story that reminds us that you never know how God is going to use our actions when we stand up for life.

Finally, in our “Among Women” segment, I’m pleased to welcome author-columnist Marybeth Hicks. Together we discuss her brand new blog “On the Culture” and  ways to combat the moral relativism that continues to plague American life.

Links for this episode:

The ‘One Thing’ is Three by Fr. Michael Gaitley MIC

“40 Ways to Get the Most out of Lent” by Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio

 SQPN.com

 On the Culture blog

Marybeth Hick’s books 

Marybeth Hick’s column at the Washington Times

Kid President video

Pat’s article “Tithing on Social Media”

Pat’s upcoming speaking dates

Among Women 155: “Woman, You are a Gift!” A look at our feminine genius.

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January 22, 2013

This week’s episode:

“Blessed are They”: St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

“Among Women” Guest: Rebecca Ryskind Teti

This week we look at the amazing dignity of woman and the gift of physical and spiritual maternity. This is one of those programs that is really foundational — theologically — to the mission of Among Women. I’m so happy to share some of the “feminine genius” that you will find in the writings of a saint, and the writings of women today, who are inspired by the gospel and the bedrock of our Church’s social teaching — the dignity of the human person, and its subset of ideas that embraces the genius of womanhood.

I’m happy to welcome faith and culture writer Rebecca Ryskind Teti to this episode, as she shares her faith and the beauty of her intellect as she unpacks a chapter that she wrote on the subject of the Feminine Genius.

Also, today, on the 40th anniversary of the Roe vs Wade decision in the United States, I shared my debut piece in the Washington Post, and my subsequent radio interview of the same. We also pray the today’s part of the Nine Days novena for life.  Be sure to check all the links below for lots of good information.

Links for this episode:

St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) – a bio found at the Vatican website

Rebecca Ryskind Teti’s column In Good Company

Coffee Talk on Catholic Digest

Style, Sex, and Substance, by Hallie Lord, with a chapter by Rebecca Ryskind Teti

“Respecting Women is Respecting Life” – my article in the Washington Post

Relevant Radio interview with Pat Gohn on the Washington Post article listed above

Nine Days for life novena

Other shows of related interest: