The Magdala Podcast

Magdala Ministries
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A place of honesty, hope, and healing for women of faith struggling with sexual addiction. You are welcome at this table.

  1. Sep 22

    Same-Sex Desires Are Not a Compulsion

    Today on the podcast, Rachael and Annie sit down with Manny Gonzalez, Catholic evangelist and speaker, to talk about the reality of LGBT+ experiences within the Church. Together, they share their perspectives and personal ties to these experiences, explain what the Church actually teaches about homosexuality, and pave a path forward for encountering these stories among the faithful.  Welcome to a place of honesty, hope, and healing for women struggling with sexual addiction. We're so glad you're here.  ⎯⎯⎯ Emmanuel Gonzalez, most known simply as Manny, is a dynamic Catholic evangelist who speaks on the sensitive intersection of faith and LGBT+ topics. Drawing from his own journey as a disciple who is attracted to the same sex, Manny invites others to find fulfillment in the Catholic Church—especially in Her teachings on human sexuality. Manny holds a bachelor's degree in social work and a master's degree in Catechetics and Evangelization from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Originally from Dallas, TX, Manny now resides in St. Paul, MN. Manny's testimony has reached audiences both nationally and internationally, featured with notable Catholic ministries including Jason Evert's Chastity Project, Chris Stefanick's Real Life Catholic, FOCUS, Ascension Press, National Catholic Register, and the National Eucharistic Revival. His witness has also captured the attention of numerous Catholic bishops and has even led him to be an inquired contributor for Pope Francis' Synod on Synodality. Manny joyfully shares his story and the hope of the Gospel with high school youth groups, college campuses, diocesan leaders, and conference audiences around the world.  ⎯⎯⎯ The Magdala Podcast is sponsored by The Catholic Theology Show: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicTheologyShow?si=BbO0jqohKzqn-FWj ⎯⎯⎯ Magdala Ministries is a 501(c) non-profit organization. Learn more: https://www.magdalaministries.org/ Join a virtual small group: https://www.magdalaministries.org/joinagroup Become a Donor: https://donorbox.org/support-magdala?amount=25&default_interval=m Merch: https://www.magdalaministries.org/store ⎯⎯⎯ Listen On: Fio - https://www.play.fio.fm/show/TheMagdalaPodcast Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magdala-podcast/id1561840524 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NmUba9omWQ6xcw5Jm7llt?si=7e65ed6d87f5435c ⎯⎯⎯ Show Sponsors: Get Rachael's Book, "Love in Recovery": https://www.amazon.com/Love-Recovery-Breaking-Pornography-Addiction-ebook/dp/B0BWT1KXNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWBV4SWGLCAS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EbaTu0-om8AvcnPVnnM-2A._61VGLixTdbnAh3TOb-ZHK1XBZ1ODxw-un2qhuc0j0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=love+in+recovery+killackey&qid=1732723696&sprefix=love+in+recover%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/DV3GAa (CODE: MAGDALA) Get the Light Phone and live a more peaceful life: https://www.thelightphone.com/show

  2. Sep 8

    Relapse In Recovery

    Today on the podcast, Annie is joined by Ethos National co-founder and CEO, Josh Haskell. Together, they discuss the reality of relapse within recovery, and share tips on keeping a healthy perspective in the aftermath, how to grow in the midst of it, and why our main goal should be love instead of sobriety. Welcome to a place of honesty, hope, and healing for women struggling with sexual addiction. We're so glad you're here.  ⎯⎯⎯  Josh Haskell is the CEO of Ethos National, a non-profit that runs in-person, student-led small groups helping college men break free from pornography and pursue lives of virtue. Under the banner "Forming Future Fathers," Ethos has served more than 1,000 men across a growing network of campuses, with those surveyed reporting a median 90% reduction in pornography use. Josh founded Ethos as a student at Notre Dame in 2023. After graduating as a valedictorian finalist, he now works with his team to scale Ethos to 100 campuses.  Learn more about Ethos National: https://www.ethosnational.org/ ⎯⎯⎯  The Magdala Podcast is sponsored by The Catholic Theology Show: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicTheologyShow?si=BbO0jqohKzqn-FWj ⎯⎯⎯  Magdala Ministries is a 501(c) non-profit organization. Learn more: https://www.magdalaministries.org/ Join a virtual small group: https://www.magdalaministries.org/joinagroup Become a Donor: https://donorbox.org/support-magdala?amount=25&default_interval=m Merch: https://www.magdalaministries.org/store ⎯⎯⎯  Listen On: Fio - https://www.play.fio.fm/show/TheMagdalaPodcast Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magdala-podcast/id1561840524 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NmUba9omWQ6xcw5Jm7llt?si=7e65ed6d87f5435c ⎯⎯⎯  Show Sponsors:  Get Rachael's Book, "Love in Recovery": https://www.amazon.com/Love-Recovery-Breaking-Pornography-Addiction-ebook/dp/B0BWT1KXNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWBV4SWGLCAS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EbaTu0-om8AvcnPVnnM-2A._61VGLixTdbnAh3TOb-ZHK1XBZ1ODxw-un2qhuc0j0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=love+in+recovery+killackey&qid=1732723696&sprefix=love+in+recover%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/DV3GAa (CODE: MAGDALA)  Get the Light Phone and live a more peaceful life: https://www.thelightphone.com/shop

  3. Aug 25

    Let's Talk About the Marital Debt

    Today on the podcast, Rachael gives her perspective on the marriage debt conversations within the Church today. Avoiding the specifics of what it is or how it's been interpreted, she shares her thoughts on the way we speak about these topics, what it reveals about our compulsive culture, and the areas of thought that could benefit from further discernment. Welcome to a place of honesty, hope, and healing for women struggling with sexual addiction. We're so glad you're here. ⎯⎯⎯  The Magdala Podcast is sponsored by The Catholic Theology Show: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicTheologyShow?si=BbO0jqohKzqn-FWj ⎯⎯⎯ Magdala Ministries is a 501(c) non-profit organization. Learn more: https://www.magdalaministries.org/ Join a virtual small group: https://www.magdalaministries.org/joinagroup Become a Donor: https://donorbox.org/support-magdala?amount=25&default_interval=m Merch: https://www.magdalaministries.org/store ⎯⎯⎯ Listen On: Fio - https://www.play.fio.fm/show/TheMagdalaPodcast Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magdala-podcast/id1561840524 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NmUba9omWQ6xcw5Jm7llt?si=7e65ed6d87f5435c ⎯⎯⎯ Show Sponsors: Get Rachael's Book, "Love in Recovery": https://www.amazon.com/Love-Recovery-Breaking-Pornography-Addiction-ebook/dp/B0BWT1KXNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWBV4SWGLCAS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EbaTu0-om8AvcnPVnnM-2A._61VGLixTdbnAh3TOb-ZHK1XBZ1ODxw-un2qhuc0j0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=love+in+recovery+killackey&qid=1732723696&sprefix=love+in+recover%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/DV3GAa (CODE: MAGDALA) Get the Light Phone and live a more peaceful life: https://www.thelightphone.com/shop

  4. Aug 11

    Do I Need Therapy?

    Today on the podcast, Annie sits down with Jana Burns, LSCSW, to talk about common misconceptions surrounding therapy. They discuss how to know if therapy would benefit you, types of modality to explore, and why the Lord desires your healing and wholeness, not just your sobriety. Welcome to a place of honesty, hope, and healing for women struggling with sexual addiction. We're so glad you're here. ⎯⎯⎯ Jana Burns is a Catholic mental health therapist, wife to her husband Alan, and mama to four wonderful children. Rooted in her Catholic faith, she is passionate about accompanying others as they seek healing, integration, and deeper freedom in their lives. Over the last decade, Jana has served individuals across a variety of settings, finding her passion in accompanying women through integrative, trauma-informed therapy. Currently based in Kansas City, she is privileged to office at a Catholic Church where Our Lady Undoer of Knots is hard at work interceding for her clients.  Learn more about Jana's practice: https://inviacounseling.life/ ⎯⎯⎯ The Magdala Podcast is sponsored by The Catholic Theology Show: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicTheologyShow?si=BbO0jqohKzqn-FWj ⎯⎯⎯ Magdala Ministries is a 501(c) non-profit organization. Learn more: https://www.magdalaministries.org/ Join a virtual small group: https://www.magdalaministries.org/joinagroup Become a Donor: https://donorbox.org/support-magdala?amount=25&default_interval=m Merch: https://www.magdalaministries.org/store ⎯⎯⎯ Listen On: Fio - https://www.play.fio.fm/show/TheMagdalaPodcast Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magdala-podcast/id1561840524 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NmUba9omWQ6xcw5Jm7llt?si=7e65ed6d87f5435c ⎯⎯⎯ Show Sponsors: Get Rachael's Book, "Love in Recovery": https://www.amazon.com/Love-Recovery-Breaking-Pornography-Addiction-ebook/dp/B0BWT1KXNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWBV4SWGLCAS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EbaTu0-om8AvcnPVnnM-2A._61VGLixTdbnAh3TOb-ZHK1XBZ1ODxw-un2qhuc0j0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=love+in+recovery+killackey&qid=1732723696&sprefix=love+in+recover%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/DV3GAa (CODE: MAGDALA) Get the Light Phone and live a more peaceful life: https://www.thelightphone.com/shop

  5. Jul 28

    Let's Talk About Sexual Dreams

    Today on the podcast, Shelby and Rachael discuss everyone's favorite topic: sexual dreams. They talk candidly about their own experiences with intrusive dreams, share scientific research surrounding what happens to our minds when we're dreaming, and clarify Church teaching on culpability within sexual dreams. Welcome to a place of honesty, hope, and healing for women struggling with sexual addiction. We're so glad you're here. ⎯⎯⎯ The Magdala Podcast is sponsored by The Catholic Theology Show: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicTheologyShow?si=BbO0jqohKzqn-FWj ⎯⎯⎯ Magdala Ministries is a 501(c) non-profit organization. Learn more: https://www.magdalaministries.org/ Join a virtual small group: https://www.magdalaministries.org/joinagroup Become a Donor: https://donorbox.org/support-magdala?amount=25&default_interval=m Merch: https://www.magdalaministries.org/store ⎯⎯⎯ Listen On: Fio - https://www.play.fio.fm/show/TheMagdalaPodcast Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magdala-podcast/id1561840524 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NmUba9omWQ6xcw5Jm7llt?si=7e65ed6d87f5435c ⎯⎯⎯ Show Sponsors: Get Rachael's Book, "Love in Recovery": https://www.amazon.com/Love-Recovery-Breaking-Pornography-Addiction-ebook/dp/B0BWT1KXNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWBV4SWGLCAS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EbaTu0-om8AvcnPVnnM-2A._61VGLixTdbnAh3TOb-ZHK1XBZ1ODxw-un2qhuc0j0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=love+in+recovery+killackey&qid=1732723696&sprefix=love+in+recover%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/DV3GAa (CODE: MAGDALA) Get the Light Phone and live a more peaceful life: https://www.thelightphone.com/shop

  6. Jul 14

    Desire and Pleasure Within Marriage

    Today on the podcast, Rachael discusses desire and pleasure within marriage with Kelsey Skoch. They share their own experiences of physical intimacy with their husbands, the importance of communications between the spouses, and helpful tips for preparing for this vocation following sexual compulsion. Welcome to a place of honesty, hope, and healing for women struggling with sexual addiction. We're so glad you're here.  ⎯⎯⎯ Learn more about Kelsey: https://www.kelseyskoch.com/ ⎯⎯⎯  The Magdala Podcast is sponsored by The Catholic Theology Show: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicTheologyShow?si=BbO0jqohKzqn-FWj ⎯⎯⎯  Magdala Ministries is a 501(c) non-profit organization. Learn more: https://www.magdalaministries.org/ Join a virtual small group: https://www.magdalaministries.org/joinagroup Become a Donor: https://donorbox.org/support-magdala?amount=25&default_interval=m Merch: https://www.magdalaministries.org/store ⎯⎯⎯  Listen On: Fio - https://www.play.fio.fm/show/TheMagdalaPodcast Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magdala-podcast/id1561840524 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NmUba9omWQ6xcw5Jm7llt?si=7e65ed6d87f5435c ⎯⎯⎯  Show Sponsors:  Get Rachael's Book, "Love in Recovery": https://www.amazon.com/Love-Recovery-Breaking-Pornography-Addiction-ebook/dp/B0BWT1KXNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWBV4SWGLCAS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EbaTu0-om8AvcnPVnnM-2A._61VGLixTdbnAh3TOb-ZHK1XBZ1ODxw-un2qhuc0j0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=love+in+recovery+killackey&qid=1732723696&sprefix=love+in+recover%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/DV3GAa (CODE: MAGDALA) Get the Light Phone and live a more peaceful life: https://www.thelightphone.com/shop

  7. Jun 30

    Disordered Eating and Recovery

    Trigger Warning: This episode discusses a history of eating disorders and harmful body image. Today on the podcast, Annie talks to fellow dietician and friend, Shelly Najjar, MPH, RDN, about the correlation between disordered eating and unwanted compulsion. Together they discuss intuitive eating, why malnourishment might be a larger problem than gluttony, and how we can cultivate a healthy food relationship with ourselves across different seasons of life.  Welcome to a place of honesty, hope, and healing for women struggling with sexual addiction. We're so glad you're here.  ⎯⎯⎯ Shelly Najjar, MPH, RDN, helps women develop a healthy and joyful relationship with food and their body. Her specialty is addressing the "why" and "how" of eating, blending mindset and practical tips to make nutrition and self-care easier. Shelly has particular experience helping women heal from eating disorders or disordered eating in the context of ADHD. She draws on thousands of hours training and experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, with a Master's degree in Public Health Nutrition. She hopes to help each person she meets have the resources they need to live their healthiest life. Learn more about Shelly's practice: https://confidentnutritionnow.com Reach out to Shelly: https://confidentnutritionnow.com/contact Learn more about Annie's practice: www.Goodbodynutrition.com    ⎯⎯⎯ The Magdala Podcast is sponsored by The Catholic Theology Show: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicTheologyShow?si=BbO0jqohKzqn-FWj ⎯⎯⎯ Magdala Ministries is a 501(c) non-profit organization. Learn more: https://www.magdalaministries.org/ Join a virtual small group: https://www.magdalaministries.org/joinagroup Become a Donor: https://donorbox.org/support-magdala?amount=25&default_interval=m Merch: https://www.magdalaministries.org/store ⎯⎯⎯ Listen On: Fio - https://www.play.fio.fm/show/TheMagdalaPodcast Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magdala-podcast/id1561840524 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NmUba9omWQ6xcw5Jm7llt?si=7e65ed6d87f5435c ⎯⎯⎯ Show Sponsors: Get Rachael's Book, "Love in Recovery": https://www.amazon.com/Love-Recovery-Breaking-Pornography-Addiction-ebook/dp/B0BWT1KXNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWBV4SWGLCAS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EbaTu0-om8AvcnPVnnM-2A._61VGLixTdbnAh3TOb-ZHK1XBZ1ODxw-un2qhuc0j0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=love+in+recovery+killackey&qid=1732723696&sprefix=love+in+recover%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/DV3GAa (CODE: MAGDALA) Get the Light Phone and live a more peaceful life: https://www.thelightphone.com/shop

  8. Jun 16

    Why We Love The Great Divorce

    Today on the podcast, Rachael sits down with theologian, podcast host, and Magdala board member, Dr. Michael Dauphinais, to discuss The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. They talk about the healing imagery within this great work, the story of the red lizard and the white horse, and what we can learn about redemption from the souls in the story. Special thanks to The Catholic Theology Show team for editing this episode and lending their studio to us. Please check out their show below! Welcome to a place of honesty, hope, and healing for women struggling with sexual addiction. We're so glad you're here. ⎯⎯⎯ Michael A. Dauphinais, Ph.D., serves as the Fr. Matthew Lamb Professor of Catholic Theology and the co-director of the Aquinas Center for Theological Renewal at Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, Florida. He holds academic degrees from Duke University and the University of Notre Dame.  His newly co-authored book Wisdom from the Word: Biblical Answers to Ten Questions about Catholicism was published by Word on Fire Press. He has authored, co-authored, and co-edited numerous scholarly articles and books in the areas of Thomas Aquinas, the Bible, and the renewal of Catholic theology. A dedicated professor, he enjoys teaching C.S. Lewis, the Bible, and anything on Aquinas. He speaks frequently in both academic and popular settings to serve the New Evangelization. He hosts The Catholic Theology Show podcast to help a wide audience discover the richness of coming to know and love God as he has revealed himself in Jesus Christ. A grateful revert to the Catholic Church, he has been married to his beloved wife Nancy for almost thirty years. ⎯⎯⎯ The Magdala Podcast is sponsored by The Catholic Theology Show: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicTheologyShow?si=BbO0jqohKzqn-FWj ⎯⎯⎯ Magdala Ministries is a 501(c) non-profit organization. Learn more: https://www.magdalaministries.org/ Join a virtual small group: https://www.magdalaministries.org/joinagroup Become a Donor: https://donorbox.org/support-magdala?amount=25&default_interval=m Merch: https://www.magdalaministries.org/store ⎯⎯⎯ Listen On: Fio - https://www.play.fio.fm/show/TheMagdalaPodcast Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magdala-podcast/id1561840524 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0NmUba9omWQ6xcw5Jm7llt?si=7e65ed6d87f5435c ⎯⎯⎯ Show Sponsors: Get Rachael's Book, "Love in Recovery": https://www.amazon.com/Love-Recovery-Breaking-Pornography-Addiction-ebook/dp/B0BWT1KXNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWBV4SWGLCAS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EbaTu0-om8AvcnPVnnM-2A._61VGLixTdbnAh3TOb-ZHK1XBZ1ODxw-un2qhuc0j0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=love+in+recovery+killackey&qid=1732723696&sprefix=love+in+recover%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/DV3GAa (CODE: MAGDALA) Get the Light Phone and live a more peaceful life: https://www.thelightphone.com/shop

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A place of honesty, hope, and healing for women of faith struggling with sexual addiction. You are welcome at this table.

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  • Creator
    Magdala Ministries
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Magdala Podcast

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