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