The Your Radical Truth podcast celebrates trailblazing women, including Catholic women, who defy conventions and march to the beat of their own drum. An area we focus on are women priests and Catholic women. Each episode delves into the stories of these extraordinary pioneers, exploring their challenges, triumphs, and the impact they've made in their fields and communities. From breaking barriers within the Catholic Church with women priests, to redefining norms, Your Radical Truth offers inspiring conversations about resilience, innovation, and the courage to lead with authenticity. Join us as we uncover the diverse journeys of women who are shaping the world in bold and unconventional ways.
Your Radical Truth podcast
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The Your Radical Truth podcast celebrates trailblazing women, including Catholic women, who defy conventions and march to the beat of their own drum. An area we focus on are women priests and Catholic women. Each episode delves into the stories of these extraordinary pioneers, exploring their challenges, triumphs, and the impact they've made in their fields and communities. From breaking barriers within the Catholic Church with women priests, to redefining norms, Your Radical Truth offers inspiring conversations about resilience, innovation, and the courage to lead with authenticity. Join us as we uncover the diverse journeys of women who are shaping the world in bold and unconventional ways.
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June 23, 2026
054: Excommunicated for Saying Yes to God: Father Anne, the Twelve Apostles, and the Future of Women's Leadership in the Church
<p data-start="0" data-end="126"><strong data-start="0" data-end= "126">Excommunicated for Saying Yes to God: Father Anne, the Twelve Apostles, and the Future of Women's Leadership in the Church</strong></p> <p data-start="128" data-end="224">What happens when a woman believes God has called her to the priesthood, but the Church says no?</p> <p data-start="226" data-end="470">In this thought-provoking episode of Your Radical Truth, Deacon Margaret Mary O'Connor welcomes Father Anne, a Roman Catholic woman priest who chose to follow what she believed was God's call, despite knowing it would lead to excommunication.</p> <p data-start="472" data-end="805">Together, they explore one of the most controversial issues in Christianity: the exclusion of women from ordained ministry. Father Anne examines the Church's longstanding argument that Jesus chose only twelve male apostles and offers a historical, biblical, and theological perspective that challenges many commonly held assumptions.</p> <p data-start="807" data-end="1192">The conversation delves into the role of Mary Magdalene, the women who followed Jesus throughout his ministry, and the often-overlooked contributions women made in the earliest Christian communities. Father Anne also discusses how cultural attitudes toward women shaped Church teaching over the centuries and why she believes the conversation about ordination justice is far from over.</p> <p data-start="1194" data-end="1393">This episode is not simply about who stands at the altar. It is about equality, conscience, leadership, and the future of a Church that continues to wrestle with questions of authority and inclusion.</p> <p data-start="1395" data-end="1565">Whether you agree with Father Anne's position or not, this conversation will challenge you to think deeply about faith, tradition, and what it means to answer God's call.</p> <p data-start="1567" data-end="1624">Learn more: <a class= "decorated-link" href= "https://yourradicaltruth.com/054-father-anne/" target="_new" rel= "noopener" data-start="1579" data-end= "1624">https://yourradicaltruth.com/054-father-anne/</a></p>
June 11, 2026
053: From Adrenaline Junkie to Peacemaker: John Graham's Search for Meaning
<p data-start="0" data-end="103">What if the adventures that nearly killed you were actually preparing you for your life's true purpose?</p> <p data-start="105" data-end="565">In this fascinating episode, John Graham shares his remarkable journey from adrenaline-fueled adventurer to global peacebuilder. As a teenager, he shipped out on a freighter, hitchhiked through the Algerian Revolution, helped make the first ascent of Denali's dangerous North Wall, and reported from war zones around the world. His quest for excitement eventually led him to serve as a U.S. Foreign Service officer in Libya, Vietnam, and at the United Nations.</p> <p data-start="567" data-end="840">But it was during the Vietnam War that John experienced a profound awakening that forced him to confront the emptiness behind a life spent chasing danger. That turning point set him on a new path—one focused on service, justice, and helping others create meaningful change.</p> <p data-start="842" data-end="1138">John discusses the lessons he learned from surviving life-threatening situations, the search for purpose, his role in international peace efforts, and the inspiration behind the Giraffe Heroes Project, which honors people who courageously "stick their necks out" to make the world a better place.</p> <p data-start="1140" data-end="1273">This powerful conversation explores courage, transformation, purpose, and the enduring impact of choosing service over self-interest.<br /> <br /> Full post: <a href= "https://www.yourradicaltruth.com/053-John-Graham">https://www.yourradicaltruth.com/053-John-Graham</a> </p>
May 12, 2026
052: Ordination Justice, Women Priests, and the Future of the Catholic Church with Father Anne
<p data-start="112" data-end="251">What if the question the Catholic Church has been asking about women's ordination is the wrong question entirely?</p> <p data-start="253" data-end="525">In this powerful episode of Your Radical Truth, host Margaret Mary O'Connor welcomes back Father Anne for a deeply thought-provoking conversation about ordination justice, hidden church history, women's roles in early Christianity, and the future of the Catholic Church.</p> <p data-start="527" data-end="983">Together, they explore the growing movement surrounding women in ministry, the historical evidence of women deacons, apostles, and leaders in the early church, and why so much of this history has remained hidden for centuries. Father Anne shares insights from her Ordination Justice Initiative and discusses why the conversation is about far more than women's ordination. It is about justice, equality, power, and the spiritual health of the church itself.</p> <p data-start="985" data-end="1265">The discussion also addresses patriarchy within church structures, the long-term impact of the sexual abuse crisis, the role of biblical scholarship, Pope John Paul II's influence on church doctrine, and why younger generations are increasingly questioning traditional narratives.</p> <p data-start="1267" data-end="1475">This candid and heartfelt conversation challenges listeners to think critically, ask deeper questions, and explore the broader truth surrounding vocation, leadership, and inclusion within the Catholic Church.</p> <p data-start="1477" data-end="1502">Topics Discussed Include:</p> <ul data-start="1503" data-end="1927"> <li data-section-id="43hxe1" data-start="1503" data-end="1562"> Women priests and women deacons in early church history</li> <li data-section-id="b5038" data-start="1563" data-end="1628">Mary Magdalene, Junia, Phoebe, and women leaders in scripture</li> <li data-section-id="1odzf" data-start="1629" data-end="1666">The meaning of ordination justice</li> <li data-section-id="1iewfus" data-start="1667" data-end="1717"> Hidden church history and biblical scholarship</li> <li data-section-id="12wsqld" data-start="1718" data-end="1774"> Patriarchy and power within the institutional church</li> <li data-section-id="a9ms9o" data-start="1775" data-end="1828"> Sexual abuse scandals and systemic accountability</li> <li data-section-id="n2f4ij" data-start="1829" data-end="1882"> Young Catholics questioning traditional teachings</li> <li data-section-id="1f96cd6" data-start="1883" data-end="1927">The future of women in church leadership</li> </ul> <p>More about Your Radical Truth: <a href= "https://yourradicaltruth.com/podcast/">https://yourradicaltruth.com/podcast/</a></p>
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