Episodes

Stephanie and Anne chat with a real live theologian to talk feminism and queer theology in the Catholic Church! The hosts welcome K Kriesel, a textile artist devoted to Mother Mary and queer feminism, who spills the tea about folk Catholicism, Catholic Womenpriests, and how Saint Sebastian became the patron saint of gay men. You can learn more about K and her art at https://www.instagram.com/kkriesel_art/ COLLECTION BASKET: This week we invite you to support The Trevor Project, the leading nat...

Stephanie and Anne compare First Holy Communion stories. Anne tattled on a CCD kid at First Communion rehearsal. Steph got into an argument about transubstantiation with her high school theology teacher. The hosts agree on the impossibility of consuming the Communion host without chewing. COLLECTION BASKET: This week we once again invite you to support women’s health and bodily autonomy with a donation to Planned Parenthood. Because it’s just that important. Share your stories, thoughts, and q...

EPISODE 3: Popes Anne and Stephanie attempt to tackle the 2000+ year history that is the Catholic Papacy. Stephanie explains how her Catholic grandma once tore all the family photos off the walls and replaced them with a letter from the Pope. Anne describes how her Catholic grandma once got pranked by a priest impersonating a Cardinal. Disney’s The Little Mermaid somehow comes up again. This week’s episode contains brief references to enslavement, genocide, sexual assault, and homophobia. COLLEC...

Anne and Stephanie take a walk down memory lane and straight into the church confessional. Stephanie is relieved that the Ten Commandments say nothing about being nice to your siblings. Anne still remembers all the words to the Act of Contrition she had to memorize in 2nd grade. The hosts agree on the merits of Rosaries (even though they’re not necklaces). COLLECTION BASKET: This week we once more invite you to learn about the International Indigenous Youth Council and **donate** at https://ind...

Anne and Stephanie give the Reader’s Digest version of their respective Catholic childhoods. Stephanie reveals she's a former CCD kid. Anne was kind of a big deal in 3rd grade. The hosts come up with a name for this podcast (spoiler alert: it’s Lapsed.) COLLECTION BASKET: Learn more about the International Indigenous Youth Council and **donate** at https://indigenousyouth.org/ Share your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at lapsedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter (@lapsedpodcast) In...