Desert Wanderers Podcast

Sacred Sorrows: A Journey Through Grief and Healing

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. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe for more stories of faith, hope, and community! 👂 Tune in and be inspired! Recourses: Sacred Sorrows: https://sacredsorrows.org [https://sacredsorrows.org] Boise Event: June 6th 2026 9:30am Our Lady of Ephesus Alive Again Ministries https://aliveagainministries.org [https://aliveagainministries.org] Catholics in Recovery https://catholicsinrecovery.com [https://catholicsinrecovery.com] Redbird Ministries https://redbird.love [https://redbird.love] Salt and Light Radio https://saltandlightradio.com [https://saltandlightradio.com] Kim Steinberg's Website and Memoir: https://www.kimsteinberg.net/ [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

The Seven Deadly Sins & Their Remedies: Lust W/ Fr. Dail

In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we embark on a profound exploration of lust with Father Nathan Dale. As part of our Seven Deadly Sins and Their Remedies series, Father Nathan delves into the nature of lust, distinguishing it from mere attraction and discussing its implications for our lives. He emphasizes the importance of understanding lust as a disordered desire and offers insights on how to navigate this powerful passion in a way that aligns with our faith.Tune in for a thoughtful conversation that aims to illuminate the path toward purity and self-gift. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe for more stories of faith, hope, and community! 👂 Tune in and be inspired! Social Media: Instagram ( / desertwandererspodcast ) Tiktok ( / desertwandererspodcast ) Chapters: (00:00) Desert Wanderers interviews priests, religious and laity in Boise diocese (01:37) Father Nathan Dale talks about what is lust and how to deal with it (04:44) Lust is disordered and it's possessive, right (08:26) So much of sin is control and possessiveness (10:34) You know, when you suppress everything within you, it can destroy you (14:28) Why is lust one of the seven deadly sins? Partly because of its power (16:59) Lust is a consequence of disobedience of pride, says St. Paul (20:01) Thomas Aquinas calls lust principal vice of intemperance (20:55) Pride when we refuse to do God's will leads to other sins (25:30) The Bible says to embrace your animal nature on day six (27:48) Our sins hide from us and we're not aware of them, right (30:18) So social media obviously is one. But the other thing that's important is prayer (35:10) How does social media affect women's lust compared to men's (40:25) The first time we ever see the soulmate was after the Enlightenment (41:54) The transfiguration shows us what we're meant for, right (47:19) Your passions become like a fireplace for your vocation (47:56) What are practical things people can do today to combat lust (55:22) You need to have order to your life, Sam says

The 7 Deadly Sins & Their Remedies- Greed W/ Fr. Mike St. Marie

In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we engage with Father Mike St. Marie as we explore the complex topic of greed, one of the seven deadly sins. Through insightful dialogue, Father Mike offers a deeper understanding of what constitutes greed, how it manifests in our daily lives, and practical remedies to combat it. Join us as we reflect on the importance of contentment, the distinction between needs and wants, and how charity can serve as a powerful antidote to greed. This conversation is not just about identifying sin but also about fostering a more generous and balanced life. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe for more stories of faith, hope, and community! 👂 Tune in and be inspired! Social Media: Instagram ( / desertwandererspodcast ) Tiktok ( / desertwandererspodcast ) Chapters: (00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgZ00u9rhI]) Desert Wanderers will interview priests, religious and laity in Boise (00:52 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgZ00u9rhI&t=52s]) You've been almost everywhere in the state, right? That's amazing (01:41 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgZ00u9rhI&t=101s]) This is the seventh Deadly sins and their remedies (03:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgZ00u9rhI&t=215s]) Sometimes we have hidden sins that we don't even recognize at first (05:24 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgZ00u9rhI&t=324s]) Being covetous or greedy is not being content (08:39 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgZ00u9rhI&t=519s]) Let's talk about needs and wants. Is it being greedy to want something (11:27 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgZ00u9rhI&t=687s]) Whether it be a house or a car, am I showing off or getting (12:36 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgZ00u9rhI&t=756s]) One of the things I strongly suggest everybody has is a budget (14:43 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgZ00u9rhI&t=883s]) How do we balance our charitable giving with our entertainment needs (16:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgZ00u9rhI&t=980s]) There's this idea of over consumption in our modern time (22:09 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgZ00u9rhI&t=1329s]) You should have an Amazon list that you put everything on (27:13 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgZ00u9rhI&t=1633s]) The remedy to greed would be first, um, this kind of reflection (35:15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgZ00u9rhI&t=2115s]) How does the sacraments play a part in overcoming this greed (37:43 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgZ00u9rhI&t=2263s]) Someone with narcissistic personality disorder may struggle with pride or greed (41:41 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgZ00u9rhI&t=2501s]) What does it look like to make progress on the sin of greed during Lent (44:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgZ00u9rhI&t=2665s]) This week's Desert Wanderers prayer is for Almighty and loving Father

The Seven Deadly Sins & Their Remedies- Sloth With Father Tim

In this episode of Desert Wanderers, we delve into the often overlooked yet profound sin of sloth. Join us as Father Tim unpacks the complexities of sloth, exploring its subtle manifestations and how it can drive other sins. We discuss the importance of recognizing sloth in our lives, the remedies for overcoming it, and the role of spiritual advisors in this journey. Tune in for enlightening insights and practical steps to combat sloth and embrace the greatness God desires for you! References Father Mike Schmitz- Feeling Sorry for yourself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SxPMFPO4eE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SxPMFPO4eE] Talking Back: A Monastic Handbook for Combating Demons https://a.co/d/03pnvbm3 [https://a.co/d/03pnvbm3] 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe for more stories of faith, hope, and community! 👂 Tune in and be inspired! Social Media: Instagram ( / desertwandererspodcast ) Tiktok ( / desertwandererspodcast ) Chapters: (00:00) Desert Wanderers is a weekly series looking at seven deadly sins (03:43) What is sloth? What is the sin of sloth (07:52) St. Thomas says sloth becomes sinful when it becomes basis of actions (08:30) M. M. asks what makes sloth one of the Seven deadly sins (12:58) You describe sloth as not wanting greatness that God wants for you (16:08) So one of the two things, I kind of mentioned this at the beginning (18:58) What is the importance of having a spiritual advisor for sloth (21:30) Self pity is the gateway drug to sloth, right? Right (24:48) Spiritually, your will and your intellect are stronger than your emotions (26:30) The 12 steps are built on accountability. They, that's how, they're built (28:26) A lot of people who struggle with lust also struggle with sloth (29:49) We do have to learn how to be bored, says M. M. (32:41) If you battle gluttony and sloth together, you go down together (35:27) Okay, let's talk about what the primary remedy to sloth is (38:39) The most extreme form of despair is sloth. Right. So one, one extreme version of sloth (40:44) Is there a spiritual component to both of those where it seems more serious (44:17) There's a false humility that's present among a lot of Christians (47:38) You'll choose the more excellent if, you know, it's not just (48:22) I'm glad you pulled it into the virtues at the end (48:45) So, um, thank you so much for coming on the show (49:47) This episode of Desert Wanderers was produced by Salt and Light Radio

The 7 Deadly Sins & Their Remedies- Anger W/ Fr. Adrian

In this enlightening episode of Desert Wanderers, we explore the complex topic of wrath and anger with Father Adrian. Through a thoughtful discussion, Father Adrian clarifies the Biblical understanding of wrath as a just judgment from God and distinguishes it from sinful anger. Join us as we navigate the nuances of these emotions, the importance of self-reflection, and the transformative power of forgiveness. This episode is a journey towards understanding how to channel our emotions into love and charity, ultimately drawing closer to God. Chapters: (00:00) Desert Wanderers podcast features interviews with priests, religious and laity (01:08) Father Adrian on to talk about wrath and, um, or anger (08:00) St. Paul says we must have salt in ourselves when we are angry (11:01) Paul writes to the Colossians about speech seasoned with salt (16:33) How can someone identify anger if it's not their primary sin (22:33) I read recently a poem about Jesus in our time (23:45) I think that today, there are so many injustices. There are things that cause people anger (28:28) Is there any way that anger can be hidden or subtle in someone (34:13) Francis says the most important gift that we can give to others is forgiveness (40:21) Last week we celebrated so many memorials of the martyrs (44:04) Father Adrian: Sometimes the journey is for us to, to challenge us (48:26) We ask that God will heal our wounds and always conform us to Jesus Christ