Media and Recovery Part 1: Why Does Media Matter?
In the first episode of a three-part series, Rachael is joined by her husband, Tommy as they discuss why thinking about media consumption in recovery matters, and introduce a few concepts to help you evaluate whether or not what you're consuming is helpful or hurtful. Stay tuned for the next two episodes as they discuss TV, smartphones, and music!
Reclaiming Innocence
ft. Beth Davis
In this episode of the Magdala podcast, Rachael is joined by Blessed Is She team member: Beth Davis. In this episode, Beth shares her testimony and how Mary and Jesus have redeemed the years of shame that she felt in her struggle with pornography and masturbation. The conversation is a beautiful representation of how Jesus will redeem your past in the ways that you need most if you just allow him to.
What if I Relapse?
ft. Annie Heyen
In this episode of the Magdala podcast, Rachael is joined once again by Magdala team member: Annie Heyen. In this episode, Rachael and Annie discuss relapse and the most beneficial way to respond if it comes. They also discuss the difference between relapse and continued temptation.
Spiritual Warfare and Addiction
ft. Julia Hoyda
In this episode of the Magdala Podcast, Rachael is joined by Magdala team member: Julia Hoyda. They discuss the importance of looking at our addictions from a spiritual perspective, as well as psychological. Julia goes over her testimony with masturbation and how spiritual warfare played a huge role throughout her journey.
Should I watch redeeming love?
Ft. Shelby Mayer
In this episode, Rachael and Shelby review the movie Redeeming Love, which was recently released and has led to a lot of questions from women in Magdala and women in general. Rachael and Shelby discuss the underlying positive messages in the movie, but more importantly, the reasons why Magdala cannot recommend watching the movie in good conscience.
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Beauty in
the Mess
ft. Jackie
Minton
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Healing Through Vulnerability
ft. Annie Heyen
In this episode of The Magdala Podcast, Rachael is joined with Magdala team member: Annie Heyen. Rachael and Annie discuss how important it is to be vulnerable, even in small ways when on the journey to healing. Annie tells her testimony, including her struggle with sexual sin. She discusses how vulnerability transformed her life and allowed Jesus to heal her wounds. Rachael and Annie also give practical advice on how to begin allowing yourself to be vulnerable.
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Body Image & Addiction
Ft. Mary Jo Carney
In this episode of The Magdala Podcast, Rachael is joined once again by Magdala team member: Mary Jo Carney. Mary Jo shares her experience with body image, negative eating habits and self perception, and how that contributed to her discovery and continued struggle with pornography. Rachael and Mary Jo discuss the importance of positive body image and eating habits, as well as tips on how to improve in this area.
5 Ways Social Media Feeds Addiction
Ft. Tommy Killackey
In this episode of The Magdala Podcast, Rachael is joined by her husband Tommy Killackey. Rachael and Tommy go over why you should consider getting off of social media if you struggle with pornography. They also discuss how social media can feed pride as well as other vices. They challenge listeners to truly face the negatives of social media and determine if the few positives that it offers are worth all of the harm it comes with.
Lust or Desire?
In this episode of The Magdala Podcast, Rachael answers a frequently asked question, which is: "How do I know the difference between lust and pure sexual desire?" Rachael goes through a few different distinguishers as well as how important it is to fight the belief that all sexual desire is lustful. She also offers advice on how to seek sanctification when lustful temptations arise. "Lust or Desire" blog post: https://www.magdalaministries.org/blog/lust-or-desire
Mary Magdalene: Patroness of Sinners Ft. Joan Watson
In this episode of The Magdala Podcast, Rachael is joined by Catholic speaker, writer and dear friend: Joan Watson. Rachael and Joan go over the story of Mary Magdalene's life on earth as her continuing importance in the church long after her death. They also discuss the goodness that can come out of leaning on her in times of struggle with sin and shame.
Idolizing Virginity
Ft. Kimberly Cunningham
In this episode of The Magdala Podcast, Rachael is joined by Kimberly Cunningham to discuss their experiences with purity culture in the church. Both Rachael and Kimberly share their stories of well intentioned people, idolizing virginity in a way that caused a negative impact on their view of sexuality. They also discuss ways in which virginity and sexuality are meant to be understood within the Catholic Church.
Encounter and the LGBTQ Community Ft. Jordan Kennedy
In this episode of The Magdala Podcast, Rachael is joined by Jordan Kennedy. Rachael and Jordan discuss ways in which we can better encounter the LGBTQ community. Jordan offers her own testimony including ways in which she's been hurt by others, as well as experiences in which she has felt loved by others in the Church. This interview offers great insight in how we can love fellow sinners in need of grace, regardless of their sexual identity.
Let's Get Practical Ft. Mary Jo Carney
In this episode of The Magdala Podcast, Rachael is joined one more time with Magdala team member: Mary Jo Carney. Mary Jo and Rachael go through practical tips in working towards recovery. Both women give advice from their own stories as well as tips they have gathered from the experience of others. They also share some advice they have learned in studying mental illness, particularly sexual addiction.
Defining Sexual Addiction Ft. Mary jo Carney
In this episode of The Magdala Podcast, Rachael is joined once again with Magdala team member: Mary Jo Carney. Mary Jo and Rachael go over guidelines on understanding what a sexual addiction is, and how to define it when it takes place in your own life. They discuss the psychology behind addiction, specifically when it comes to pornography as well as offer insights to how addiction appeared in their own stories.
What Does Freedom Look Like? Ft. Mary Jo Carney
In this episode of The Magdala Podcast, Rachael is joined by Magdala team member: Mary Jo Carney. Rachael and Mary Jo discuss what walking in freedom really looks like, as well as go over some false expectations many have when looking forward to freedom. Their discussion is full of encouragement and hope from their own testimonies of discovering freedom, as well as what it looks like to walk with others as they discover freedom.
The Beauty of Sexuality Ft. Lizzy Rich
In this episode of The Magdala Podcast, Rachael is joined with Catholic Blogger and Influencer: Lizzy Rich. Rachael and Lizzy discuss Theology of the Body and the beauty feminine sexuality. This conversation is a little over 45 minutes long and full of beautiful insights and advice on understanding God’s vision for sexuality when healing from sexual addiction.
The Solution to Self Hatred
In this episode of The Magdala Podcast, Rachael breaks down dealing with shame and what it truly means to achieve self love. Rachael gives practical advice on how to grow in sanctity through looking at the wounds in oneself and believing in God’s redemptive love.
The Coffee Date Series: Who’s going to help you get there?
In the third episode of the Coffee Date Series, Rachael asks the question “Who’s going to help you get there?” Rachael encourages listeners to find others to walk along side them through the journey of finding healing. She also gives advice on how to go to the Lord throughout this process.
The Coffee Date Series: What are you willing to do?
In the second episode of the Coffee Date Series, Rachael asks the question “What are you willing to do to get free?” She goes into advice on how to fight discouragement and find hope. Rachael also offers some tools that have assisted many in fighting their addictions.
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THe Coffee date series: what do you want?
In the first episode of The Magdala Podcast, Rachael kicks off the “Coffee Date Series” with the question “what do you want?” With the casualness of sitting down for a cup of coffee, this episode dives into desire, dreaming, and how we have to begin there in order to recover.
