Things I Wish I Knew

• 11: Things I Wish I Knew About Loneliness

  If you’ve ever felt alone in a crowd or wondered what your loneliness is trying to tell you, this conversation is for you.  Fr. Justin Claravall, SJ joins Julia to explore loneliness in city life, how we’re trained to disconnect, and how our hunger for connection points to something deeper. Visit www.thinkingfaith.org to learn more.

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• 10: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Stopped Being An Atheist

  This episode Julia speaks to Harry, who found his way to the Catholic Church after many years as an atheist, a "buddhist neo-pagan," and eventually as someone drawn to Christianity - even if he couldn't quite bring himself to believe it all. Retracing the journey - from politics to journalism to teaching and finally to a Benedictine monastery, Harry talks to Julia about the way God drew him to the Church - even when Harry didn't believe in Him. Have a theme you'd like us to explore? Email our host, Julia Corcoran - [email protected]

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• 9: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Went To University

  This episode Julia speaks to Rebecca, who graduated from university a few years ago, shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Balancing study and socialising - and coping with lockdown restrictions - Rebecca discovered what it was in her relationship with God, and other people, that helped her carry on.  Now working for Jesuit Missions, and running her own podcast, Rebecca talks to Julia about the stresses and joys of the university experience: the successes, the stresses, and the lessons she learned for the future. Visit Rebecca's personal website here: https://realliferebs.wordpress.com/ Have a theme you'd like us to explore? Email our host, Julia Corcoran - [email protected]

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• 8: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Moved Countries - and Started a Family

  This episode Julia speaks to Emanuela, who migrated from their home of Sicily twice: first to New York as a teenager with her family, then to London as an adult. Studying and working in England, Emanuela unexpectedly found a new family with the Community of Sant'Egidio, who work with the homeless and marginalised in London. Now a mother of two small children, Emanuela talks to Julia about the challenges and blessings of complex identities, beginning a family over a thousand miles away from your own parents - and how she's tried to live her faith and build community in a  lonely world. To volunteer for San'Egidio, or donate to their Christmas campaign, visit their website: https://www.santegidio.org.uk/christmas Have a theme you'd like us to explore? Email our host, Julia Corcoran - [email protected]

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• 7: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Had Cancer

  This episode Julia speaks to David, who was diagnosed with cancer in his early twenties. David talks about the impact his diagnosis had on his life, how he navigated a physically demanding programme of chemotherapy  - and what his experience taught him about what really matters in life.  Have a theme you'd like us to explore? Email our host, Julia Corcoran - [email protected]

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