In this episode of the Desert Wanderers podcast, we welcome Adrienne, who shares her transformative vocation story. From her turbulent childhood to her profound journey back to the Catholic Church, Adrienne opens up about her struggles with trauma, feminism, and the impact of her abortion. Through vulnerability and faith, she has found healing and purpose, inspiring others along the way. Join us for a heartfelt discussion on redemption, community, and the grace of God.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Desert Wanderers podcast features interviews with priests, religious and laity

(02:20) Rachel was baptized Catholic and very active in organized religion

(09:49) Rachel Vine says trauma pushed her away from faith and into feminism

(16:36) If we look at the history of feminism, really, it was first people seeing injustice

(22:46) Some healing that you thought was actually helping wasn't helping you

(23:57) You traded love for anger to become addicted to drugs and alcohol

(27:27) Adrian, you have a very sensitive child who turned to anger

(32:20) The Catholic Church really embraces, almost celebrates suffering, right?

(37:09) Using yoga to help with trauma can be very helpful

(37:44) As an instructor in trauma, you use yoga to help people find help

(45:25) Most of yoga's poses are named after animals or deities

(50:05) I am in therapy with a Catholic therapist. It was so necessary for me

(53:22) You know, another thing I would like to suggest for people is community building

(59:22) You say in 2019 you found yourself pregnant and decided to end abortion

(01:06:54) Rachel's Vineyard retreat opened my eyes to abortion's evil

(01:07:56) Did your family rally around you at all during this difficult time

(01:12:06) Rachel's Vineyard retreat focuses on scandalous women in Christ's ministry

(01:19:22) One of the most important parts of the abortion workshop was sharing stories

(01:20:54) Adrian Sandpoint came out of a Catholic retreat and became a writer

(01:26:27) Adrian, you're godmother to your daughter. Pretty high honor

(01:27:26) Natalie: Speaking thing has, it was certainly not my idea

(01:32:57) Natalie says pregnancy resource centers can be incredibly helpful during abortion process

In this heartfelt episode of Desert Wanderers, we sit down with Kim Steinberg to explore her profound journey through grief, faith, and recovery. Kim shares her personal vocation story, the challenges she faced, and the transformative experiences that led her back to her Catholic faith. We also dive into the upcoming Sacred Sorrows event, designed to provide comfort and healing for those grieving the loss of a child. Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, love, and the power of community.

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Recourses:

Sacred Sorrows: https://sacredsorrows.org

Boise Event: June 6th 2026 9:30am Our Lady of Ephesus

Alive Again Ministries
https://aliveagainministries.org

Catholics in Recovery
https://catholicsinrecovery.com

Redbird Ministries
https://redbird.love

Salt and Light Radio
https://saltandlightradio.com

Kim Steinberg's Website and Memoir: https://www.kimsteinberg.net/

Chapters: (00:00) Desert Wanderers interviews priests, religious and laity in Boise diocese
(01:15) Did you grow up Catholic or were you not Christian
(07:13) Father Nelson Sintra talks about parents who have children leave the faith
(13:21) Well, I started to. Throughout the years. I didn't go to Sunday church, Sunday mass
(17:55) Your whole faith was centered around helping other alcoholics and addicts
(20:33) Do you think that your marriage, um, you know, was really just like
(21:23) You got sober at 22 thanks to the power of God
(27:17) I tried to convert to Judaism, but it didn't go anywhere (27:49) Your husband came back to Catholicism after his son died
(31:09) So first, let's go ahead and just. Talk about your son. What was he like? So he was always adventurous
(34:16) Do you have any advice for mothers with little boys who need more instruction
(38:14) Your husband had struggled with addiction as well
(41:52) I have a question for you about helping someone struggling with addiction
(43:29) So what have been the helpful resources for you and the ones that weren't
(45:07) The Ignatian program started the September before my son died
(46:24) Are there certain stages of grief? I know think. Can we talk about grief for a second
(48:01) What can someone do to help someone in grieving
(52:20) After your son died, you went to Sacred Sorrows retreat
(54:31) For me, I wanted a Christian counselor. Um, probably a regular counselor is fine, too
(57:32) Did this experience make you open up to others more about your grief
(01:02:23) Kim, I'm so excited to have you putting this event on
(01:03:57) Kim Steinberg talks about her upcoming memoir Always and Everywhere