A Place Within

Two years after their initial thoughts on this topic, Ashlyn and Christina return to reflect on Judas and what believers can learn from his flawed relationship with Jesus, and Jesus' relationship with his betrayer.

Christina interviews Diana Lopez, content creator for Newman Connection and co-host of the 24 Club Podcast about engaging with social media virtuously and the fruit of pilgrimage. Check out Newman Connection and Creatio's pilgrimage to Assisi June 20-29, 2022 here! Follow Newman Connection @newmanconnection and 24 Club @the24clubpodcast on Instagram. Follow us @aplacewithinpodcast on Instagram!

Christina is re-listening to Harry Potter on her commute and Ashlyn has an HP tattoo, so the time has come at last to discuss the enduring truths of the Harry Potter universe (or as Christina likes to call it, "90s wizard Britain").

Christina finally caught up on the cultural phenomenon that is Encanto, so the girls chat about how Encanto's imagery applies to the Church and the world today.

Ashlyn and Christina talk about the meaning of fellowship and friendship. What does fellowship really mean, and should we be friends with everybody?

Christina and Ashlyn continue the discussion on seasonal mood boards and start a new conversation on looks of lust and love.

Our Christina is married! Christina and Ashlyn reflect on the weeks leading up to and following Christina's marriage. Matrimony is cool.

Ashlyn and her brother's friend turned close-good-friend, Aurelia, discuss winter-time mood-boards, Advent, and the theological virtue of hope.

Ashlyn and Christina consider how to process rejections in a serious, non-dismissive way, without talking crap. Enjoy a related tangent on the possibility that one ought to mature past reliance on a "type" that we're attracted to...

We reflect on our tendency to view "getting into heaven" like "getting into Harvard." Thank you to the good people at Harvard for the analogy. Follow us @aplacewithinpodcast on Instagram and contact us at apwpodcast@gmail.com.

Ashlyn and Christina reflect on their understanding of decision-making and discernment, and the relationships between them.

Ashlyn and Christina dig into self-care, acedia, and the times when your mental state just needs a snack. (For reference: "funny and cute") Follow us at @aplacewithinpodcast and email us at apwpodcast@gmail.com!

Christina and Ashlyn are back! In this episode, they share what they've been up to the past few months and revisit what this podcast is all about. Note: the Greek word, "ὅτι" means "because, that, or since." Christina was mistaken. Follow us at @aplacewithinpodcast on Instagram and email us at apwpodcast@gmail.com!

Christina's recent re-watch of the 1997 classic film, Anastasia sparks a discussion on changing cultural attitudes and the ramifications of various political systems, with a cautionary tale about a fake monk with a punk rock aesthetic.

Ashlyn and long-time friend, Isabel Yu, discuss the joys and pressures of having interesting hobbies. Other topics covered: "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" ships, Lunar New Year, the liturgy, Lent. Check out Isabel's most recent article for Catholic Women in Business: 3 Ways Scrum Can Help Transform Your Business — Catholic Women in Business

The final installment of Sarah's A Place Within trilogy is a discussion of actual lay single people living together in - you guessed it - community...with minimal dumpster fires.

Christina's housemate, Sarah, is back with some profound advice and beautiful insights on vulnerability and authenticity in relationships.

Christina interviews her housemate Sarah who spent two years with the Missionaries of Charity. She left the MC's in 2019 and patiently awaited the call to another order only to be surprised with the desire to discern marriage upon arrival at the Augustine Institute. In this interview, Sarah shares her journey of discipleship and discernment, offering some profound spiritual insights that apply in any state of life.

Christina and Ashlyn get into the tendency to assess each other's "holiness" and its ramifications for our hearts and relationships.

Christina and Ashlyn play catch up with a variety of topic selections.

Christina's got big news, and it's all thanks to the grace of God and Ashlyn's talents of collusion.

Christina and Ashlyn reflect on their conceptions of faith and belief and consider how they weigh in against what it actually means to have faith according to the Church. Grab your Catechism and buckle in!

The origin story of Ashlyn and Christina's K-Pop star fandom drives them into the heart of curiosities and affections. Featuring a life update from Christina as well as all of her ugliest laughs! *There were slight technical difficulties in this recording, so we apologize for minor sound problems!

Ashlyn and Christina process election day in Colorado.

Ashlyn chats with long time friend, DC resident, and first amendment defender, Liz Langan.

With the help of JPII, Ashlyn considers the anxiety that comes from not being able to prevent difficulty in our lives or in the lives of those we love.

Friend of the show Emilia Tanu Chornay joins Christina for a fascinating interview about the Catholic Worker as an alternative to Marxism, while exploring academia and authentic encounter in the secular world.

What to expect from this episode: talk on 1) Presidential debates and partisan politics, 2) family expectations, and 3) BTS.

Ashlyn and Christina reflect on their experiences with social media after watching The Social Dilemma.

Ashlyn and Christina dig into the tough parts of prayers of petition.

Christina reflects on her first few weeks returning to school as a theology student and the girls dive into the human tendencies of students.

Ashlyn and Christina wrap up a basement picnic with a contentious conversation about Tay-tay's latest artistic endeavor. One is a fan, the other has yet to see the light, but both will eventually talk about sharing the Light Himself, because, as St. Paul says, "Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!"

Christina and Ashlyn discuss the navigation of stereotypes and authenticity in Catholic communities.

Ashlyn and Christina reflect on what they've learned from some unexpected events...

Ashlyn talks Hamilton.

Bong Joon-ho's Parasite was a Shakespearean-esque mind-bender with serious (probably unintentional) spiritual implications. Ashlyn and Christina unpack.

After a brief summer hiatus, Ashlyn and Christina are back! For experienced and knowledgable perspectives on racism, please check out these links. Plaid Skirts and Basic Black Fr. Josh Johnson and Fr. Mike Schmitz Discussion Fr. Josh Johnson Healing the Racial Divide CNA Newsroom: I Can't Breathe CNA Editor's Desk: Conversation about Racism with Gloria Purvis The Catholic Feminist: Building Bridges and Understanding Racism with Danielle Brown The Catholic Feminist: Race and the Catholic Church with Gloria Purvis Fr. Josh Johnson Invitation to Pray

Ashlyn and Christina explore the pain and potential of delayed gratification.

Ashlyn rambles about transitions and Christina makes a BIG announcement.

Superstition (n.) 1. a 1972 BANGER by Stevie Wonder (which was famously covered in 2002 by Raven Symone) 2. A kind of belief that clouds our ability to see God as He actually is

Evangelization requires risk... when is it worth it? You guessed it, Ashlyn and Christina will share ALL of their thoughts on the matter.

Join Ashlyn and Christina for the first episode of the Easter season. Let's share some graces, y'all

It's Holy Week! In this episode, Christina and Ashlyn get into the heart of redemptive suffering by way of Celine Dion and more!

On Christina and Ashlyn's hearts and minds this week is fear-- fear of taking action, fear after taking action, and what we miss out on when we let fear stop us from following the promptings of the Holy Spirit.

While all the world must be social at a distance, Ashlyn is reading Anne of Green Gables and Christina is receiving formation on Spiritual Friendship. As a result, the gals take time to reflect on Anne's 'kindred spirits' and discuss the delight of intimate friendship.

Ashlyn and Christina catch up after the eventful week leading up to closures across the country in response to the Coronavirus. They share stories, perspective, reflections, tips, and encouragement. If you're looking for an honest, but positive discussion of recent events, you're in the right place. God is the same now and forever, and Jesus is King over all, including COVID-19. AMEN.

Ashlyn talks about love while ordering burritos.

Ashlyn and Christina dive into music at mass and Ashlyn shares the wealth of knowledge she received from Adam Bartlett (of Illuminare Publications,) effectively blowing Christina's mind. If, when it comes to music in the Liturgy, you think there's a right way, a wrong way, no right or wrong way, or you just don't care, you're gonna want to take a listen.

Everyone has preferences, but Jesus seems to prefer those we would usually avoid.

Christina and Ashlyn dig into the power of fasting and their desire to take it more seriously as a spiritual practice.

The conversation on dating and dating apps continues with some help from some of our favorite listeners! Part two is still vulnerable, but slightly more coherent...