The Turning: The Sisters Who Left

Thousands of women gave up everything to follow Mother Teresa, joining her storied Catholic order, the Missionaries of Charity. But some found that life inside this fiercely private religious order was not what they’d imagined. Former sisters who worked closely with Mother Teresa describe her bold vision and devotion to charity and prayer. But they also share stories of suffering and forbidden love, abuse and betrayal. If you make a lifelong vow, what does it mean to break it? What is the line between devotion and brainwashing? Can you truly give yourself to God?
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Deeply moving
Sep 5
This podcast is a work of art. The voices of these former sisters are so tender & powerful. Their stories are told with nuance, complexity, & respect. There are no easy truths or neat endings here, but there is a treasure trove of important universal human themes well worth spending time with: power, poverty, suffering, faith, authenticity, courage, hope, beauty. This is a listen that will stay with me a long, long time.
I want more!
Apr 6
Fascinating podcast! I could listen to 20 more episodes of this!
A Story Not Often Told!
04/27/2023
A subject you don’t hear much of, particularly by those inside your his community. An eye opening look and a perspective we just don’t get from many of the big podcasts churning out the same stories over and over. That said, this is cleanly edited and well narrated and researched.
Not surprised
04/13/2023
This is such an interesting look at nun abuse in the Catholic Church. Sexual, mental, physical. I never knew and I’m glad these former sisters have a voice through this podcast.
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