LAPSED
Anne and Stephanie are friends, former coworkers, theatre artists and educators. They were also both raised Catholic. Join them as they compare notes on their respective Catholic upbringings.
Recent Episodes
Trans Day of Visibility Special Edition: A Conversation with Nat Vikitsreth
March 21, 2023
As Transgender Day of Visibility approaches, we are honored to share our conversation with Nat Vikitsreth, a dot connector, norm agitator, and lover of liberation who supports social justice curious parents to practice socia…
The Anarchy of Ash Wednesday
March 7, 2023
Anne quizzes Stephanie on Ash Wednesday facts. Spoiler alert: as far as Catholic stuff goes, this may be the most loosey goosey day of the liturgical year! The hosts also talk Catholic toxic masculinity (gross) and about how…
Catholicism in the News
Feb. 21, 2023
Steph and Anne engage in a much needed catch-up session on ***Catholicism In The News*****. College students are sharing dorms with nuns. The FBI is targeting Catholics (but in a needed way). Francis extolls the virtues of..…
Lapsed Special Edition: Live Storytelling
Feb. 7, 2023
This week we bring you something a little different: a story Anne recently performed live at A Very Serious Gallery in Chicago. Listen in as Anne grapples with the question of whether you really can’t go home again. (Related…
An Interview with Abby Rampone of Left Catholic
Jan. 24, 2023
Anne and Stephanie have the pleasure of sitting down with Abby Rampone of Left Catholic . Abby has lived at two Catholic Worker houses and the Women’s Interfaith Residency Program at Union Theological Seminary. She currently…
Your Funny Catholic Stories
Dec. 27, 2022
Many thanks to listeners who shared their stories! The hosts enjoy the heck out of your funny stories about growing up Catholic, from altar server mishaps to altercations with nuns to giggling and church. Additionally, Steph…
