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Freed From Feminism PodcastEp. 023 - Literature Series - A Papal Decree Concerning Modesty/Marylike Standards for Modesty in Dress (Pope Pius XI, 1930)In this continuation of our Literature Series, we bring to you a fascinating Papal Decree issued by Pope Pius XI in 1930 entitled "A Papal Decree Concerning Modesty - The Marylike Standards of Modesty in Dress". As we mention in the episode, it is the most specific guidance we've ever come across from the Church with regards to modesty in dress. It is strong, specific and extremely practical--and quite controversial--even Beth and I have differing opinions on the applicability of the Decree’s specific standards in today’s world.
Despite it's jarring strength and specificity, and as so typical with Mothe...2021-08-1614 minFreed From Feminism PodcastEp. 022 - Interview with Dr. Rachel Fulton Brown - Marian devotion in medieval ChristendomIn this episode, Beth and Theresa interview Dr. Rachel Fulton Brown, a medievalist scholar and tenured professor at the University of Chicago, about Marian devotion in the middle ages. We have been meaning to do an episode exclusively about the Blessed Mother for quite awhile and this gave us a perfect opportunity: we discussed one of Dr. Fulton Brown’s books, Mary and the Art of Prayer: The Hours of the Virgin in Medieval Life and Thought. She gives us a shocking, yet beautiful and inspiring, vision of a culture in which Our Lady was as present as the ai...2021-06-1438 minFreed From Feminism PodcastEp. 021 - Political orphans & the value of SAHW/MIn this episode, Beth and Theresa discuss a particularly disturbing viewpoint prevalent in *both* American political parties: the idea that wives & mothers are only of value if they work outside the home (or, in this specific case, have more than 2 children...lol). While being a political orphan could be scary to some, it isn't for Catholics, who hold allegiance to the only true Shepherd and His Church. They also discuss why being a SAHM (stay-at-home-mother) is valuable to society (does this really need to be said?), and why being a SAHW (stay-at-home-wife) is equally as valuable, even if the...2021-05-2540 minFreed From Feminism PodcastEp. 020 - Feminist propaganda in movies & TVIn this episode, Beth and Theresa discuss the propaganda--both hidden and obvious--found in so much of the entertainment we consume, from Disney to sitcoms to Hallmark, and in virtually every decade of motion picture entertainment.
2021-05-0551 minFreed From Feminism PodcastEp. 019 - Working as non-feministIn this episode, Beth and Theresa discuss the mental, physical and spiritual challenges of working in a job/career when you've realized that you'd rather be living your vocation, and provide some encouragement to those of us who are still working by providing some ideas for how they would do things differently if they worked today.
2021-04-1452 minFreed From Feminism PodcastEp. 018 - Making the transition from career to stay-at-home-motherIn this episode, Beth and Theresa discuss the challenges and joys of transitioning from a career to being a stay-at-home-wife/mother, and give organizational and spiritual tips that have helped them along the way. Please let us know what you think by reviewing and rating the podcast!
2021-03-041h 00Freed From Feminism PodcastEp. 017 - Catholic feminismIn this episode, Beth and Theresa give their opinions on what is one of the most controversial subjects in the Church today: Catholic feminism.
While not authorities authorized to speak on the Church’s behalf, in this episode they discuss a few of Catholic feminism's main tenets or arguments, and give their thoughts and rebuttals for such topics as: why Catholic feminism may be a contradiction in terms, why you should be skeptical when someone claims a Saint as feminist, and the problems with the 'take the good leave the bad' approach to incorporating this ideology into the Faith.
Note...2021-01-2048 minFreed From Feminism PodcastEp. 016 - Data shows feminism makes us miserable - Interview with Dr. Scott YenorIn this episode, Theresa interviews Dr. Scott Yenor, a professor of political science at Boise State University and a Washington Fellow of the Claremont Institute’s Center for the American Way of Life. We discuss his article, The False Science of Feminism (https://americanmind.org/salvo/the-false-science-of-feminism/) in which he demonstrates through scholarly proof (U.S. DoL, Pew, a Harvard sociologist, National Library of Medicine, scholarly books, National Bureau of Economic Research, the CDC, NPR & other liberal institutions) that feminism and its fruits have made us unhappy--in fact, almost three times more depressed than 35 years ago.
We als...2021-01-051h 02Freed From Feminism PodcastEp. 015- Literature series - G.K. Chesterton's The Modern Surrender of Women (1909)In this new series, Beth & Theresa explore books, essays or articles that discuss the toxicity of feminism and support authentic, Catholic femininity. We begin with the brilliant G.K. Chesterton, an English philosopher, author and Catholic convert of the early 20th century. Few writers had the knack of understanding an issue or problem like Chesterton; his wit, humor, intellectual depth and ability to see clearly through the heady mist of modernism is virtually second to none. His “The Modern Surrender of Women”, written in 1909, is a perfect example: he completely dismisses the issue of whether women should have the lega...2020-11-3027 minFreed From Feminism PodcastEp. 014 - Literature series - G.K. Chesterton's Modern Surrender of Women (1909)In this episode, we begin our new Literature Series, where we'll bring you audio recordings of literature exploring the toxicity of feminism and the beauty of true femininity! Today's recording is of one of our favorite authors, G.K. Chesterton, a prolific author & essayist of the early 20th century. In his "Modern Surrender of Women", he discusses not why women should have the legal right to vote, but why we shouldn't even *want* to vote, and because we do it is the triumph of masculinism. He argues that women have far superior roles than to argue politics and join...2020-11-2827 minFreed From Feminism PodcastEp. 014 - Conversion Stories - Tasha-Rose HaageIn Ep. 13, Beth and Theresa hear the riveting conversion story of Tasha-Rose Haage, a former pagan and radical feminist. She discusses her gradual return to the Catholic faith, the transgender movement as it relates to feminism, and how she eventually became an anti-feminist. To hear Tasha-Rose's story is to witness the unbelievable miracles God performs in our lives, reaching even into paganism to show love and mercy to His children. She is a wife and mother to 8 children and passionate for the separate, dignified & complementary natures of men & women.
Tasha-Rose has her own YouTube channel called Radical...2020-11-111h 05Freed From Feminism PodcastEp. 013 - Amy Coney Barrett (Exceptions don't make the rule)In episode 012, Beth & Theresa discuss the momentous nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, her advice to little girls and how even though she personally may be called by God to be a modern-day St. Joan of Arc (to stop the murder of babies), the path her life took should not be promoted as the ultimate, attainable feminine dream.
2020-10-1942 minFreed From Feminism PodcastEp. O12 - *New Series*: Conversion Stories - Interview with Jennifer BrysonIn the inaugural episode of our new conversion series, Beth & Theresa interview Jennifer Bryson. Jennifer's story begins in San Francisco and feminism as simply a cultural standard, and ends with an adult conversion to Catholicism and, almost 30 years later, femininity as personified in Our Lady. Her career path led her from Yale & Stanford to Karl Marx University during the Cold War, to the DoD/DIA and being an interrogator at Guantanamo Bay and finally to the Claremont Institute; but even with all the career success she could possibly desire, she explains how it was only when she discovered the...2020-10-0755 minFreed From Feminism PodcastEp. 011 - Living on one (1) income - Interview w/ Travis & Tasha-Rose HaageOne of the most prevalent concerns in women who may want to leave their jobs to become full-time wives & mothers is, 'but how is it possible to live on one income nowadays'? We could give anecdotal evidence to prove such a thing is not only possible but *enjoyable*, and we do in spades, but our guest Travis Haage, a financial planner, provides hard evidence proving that yes it is completely possible and (*shock*) you can enjoy your life! He also discusses how to save for retirement with one income and the cons of two-income families.
His wife...2020-09-221h 01Freed From Feminism PodcastEp. 010 - Obesity, self-image & eating healthyIn episode 10, Beth & Theresa discuss the obesity epidemic in the West, how our self-image is affected in today's society and how we can overcome self-image issues by eating healthy, yes, but most importantly by finding our worth & purpose in Our Lord. Listen to the end where we discuss suggested recipes, it's a fun discussion!
2020-08-3141 minFreed From Feminism PodcastEp. 009 - Women in the military (Interview w/ our husbands!)On Ep. 009, Beth and Theresa's husbands, both military veterans, join us for an in-depth discussion about women in the military. We discuss their experience with women in the military, the U.S. military's sexual harassment policy, whether St. Joan of Arc (and others) should be invoked as an example for military women, whether or not women can be 'called' to be in the military (vocations, etc.) and what the practical implications are women thinking to join the military. They give us their experiences and opinions, and shed some much-needed light on what it is like 'on the ground' for...2020-07-091h 13Freed From Feminism PodcastEp. 008 - ModestyOn Ep. 008, Beth and Theresa discuss the most contentious issue (apparently) in entire universe: modesty (and specifically, modesty at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass).
2020-06-2642 minFreed From Feminism PodcastSPECIAL Interview with Leila Miller and LeeAnne AbelFeminism and divorce--probably amongst the most damaging things to hit our world in the last few hundred years, and we discuss them with Leila Miller & LeeAnne Abel. Topics include divorce in the Catholic Church, feminism's effect on marriages, the natures of men and women, and how to divorce-proof your marriage. Whether you're single, newly married or have been married for many years, this interview will inspire you to improve your marriage and become more feminine. Children of Divorce secret Facebook groups: LeilaMiller.net/secretfbgroups. Leila's books: LeilaMiller.net.
2020-06-081h 18Freed From Feminism PodcastSPECIAL Interview with Leila LawlerInterview with Leila Lawler, mother of 7, grandmother to 15, wife to Philip Lawler, author of God Has No Grandchildren and The Little Oratory: A Beginner’s Guide to Praying in the Home, and the creator of the amazing blog Like Mother, Like Daughter.
2020-05-071h 04Freed From Feminism PodcastEp. 006 - Misconceptions about 1st Wave FeminismOn Ep. 006, Beth and Theresa discuss 1st wave feminism, the history (including the infamous Seneca Falls Convention), the people and our misconceptions about the intentions of the movement. Was the 1st wave really just about giving women the right to vote? Is there any similarity between the 1st and 3rd waves of feminism? Why does all this matter?
2020-04-3032 minFreed From Feminism PodcastSPECIAL Interview with Dr Carrie GressInterview taken from Freed From Feminism YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufw6DTlD-q0
2020-04-231h 01Freed From Feminism PodcastEp. 005 - Is going to college worth it?On Ep. 005, Beth & Theresa discuss their college experiences, what they would have done differently and whether going to college in general is worth it. If you're in college or about to go to college, this episode is for you. It's not too late to follow your Vocation! Twitter: @FreedFeminism, Instagram & YouTube: Freed From Feminism
2020-04-1742 minFreed From Feminism PodcastEp. 004 - Dating after feminismOn Ep. 004, Beth & Theresa discuss dating in a feminist world, its challenges and some suggestions of how to come across less feminist to men. Yeah....this episode is probably controversial to pretty much everyone, but before judging just give it a listen, you may be surprised. Twitter: @FreedFeminism, Instagram: Freed From Feminism.
2019-10-3040 minFreed From Feminism PodcastEp. 003 - Feminism Heresy: Should Women Work?On Ep. 003, Beth & Theresa discuss feminism heresy: should women work? Do women *really* enjoy having a career outside the home, or are we indoctrinated to believe that career = happiness? Were we ever given a *real* choice, or were we peer pressured into a career? The (former) politico & (current) engineer also discuss how the education/loan industry is enslaving women & what we can do if we decide to leave work. Twitter: @FreedFeminism
2019-09-3038 minFreed From Feminism PodcastEp. 002 - The 10,000 Definitions of FeminismOn today's podcast, Beth & Theresa discuss what feminism means--how feminists define themselves and how the Church is trying to reclaim the term, and how any definition of feminism isn't adequate to describe the truth and beauty of true femininity.
2019-09-1327 minFreed From Feminism PodcastEp. 001 - Why are we doing this podcast?Why would you need to be freed from feminism? Because you've been lied to. Feminism was supposed to be the ideology to liberate & empower us, but it's turned out to enslave & demean women. This podcast, hosted by Beth & Theresa, will explore the foundation and ideology behind feminism, it's destructive nature and how women can free themselves from it.
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