In this episode, we welcome Sister Petra, a bride of Christ and member of the Sisters of Merry Morning Star. Join us as we delve into Sister Petra's vocation story, exploring the journey of discovering her identity in God and the profound impact her family had on her spiritual life. From childhood inspirations to the challenges of discerning a religious vocation, Sister Petra shares her heartfelt experiences and insights on embracing God's call. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that bridges the gap between faith and community.

Chapters:

(00:00) The Desert Wanderers interview priests, religious, and laity in Boise

(00:44) Sister Petra is a bride of Christ

(01:21) You identify yourself as bride of Christ, searching for truth and like a discoverer

(02:52) Were there things that your family did that helped you desire holiness

(04:25) What other things do you remember from your childhood that really solidified Christianity

(06:11) How did your parents help you develop a personal relationship with Jesus

(07:31) At 10, you get your first call about religious life

(10:37) Can you go into this? I think, um, if I was in someone else's shoes

(15:27) To get to know God a person, you need to encounter him

(16:48) There's somebody who asks the question about like, how to enter into silence

(23:12) Having a spiritual director can help guide you when you're searching for vocation

(27:17) What's the difference between the school of life and the novice year

(30:08) You receive the wimple from the Virgin Mary as a novice

(34:27) M. I. Marion: We need to build relationship with our Heavenly mom

(38:36) Natalie: I wanted a wedding so bad. I was like, I can live simply after that

(43:41) How has Jesus brought out your feminine genius in the convent

(48:23) M: Lay people should be more intentional about their prayer life

(54:09) M: It's hard not to get distracted when you have kids

(01:00:02) We have to trust in the Lord, but we also have to control

(01:01:28) What has been the best part of saying yes to your calling

(01:02:34) Do you want to lead us in a prayer

In this episode of the Desert Wanderers podcast, we explore the intricacies of parenting with counselor Jodi. Discover her unique journey from a career in computer science to becoming a dedicated advocate for families. Jodi shares her experiences with foster care, the importance of connection in parenting, and the transformative Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) program. Join us as we delve into practical parenting tips, the significance of emotional intelligence, and how to navigate the challenges of raising children in today's world.

Chapters:
(00:00) The Desert Wanderers podcast interviews priests, religious and laity
(00:39) Christian is a counselor who focuses on helping families build stronger family units
(06:27) Can we talk about adoption and foster care for a little bit
(12:43) You've probably heard about the Springs of Love organization. That's the Catholic group
(15:53) Do you feel like Safe Families and foster care could be a stepping stone
(20:29) Some of the laws regarding foster care are changing, and that's interesting
(22:34) What about visitation? So what does that look like for foster parents
(28:10) TBRI is a trust based relationship intervention for children with trauma
(31:25) There are four different attachment styles depending on where you were raised
(38:16) How can you connect with kids when they hit or bite others
(39:40) Self regulation is calming yourself by yourself when emotions are high
(43:46) Sometimes we have so much information when trying to figure out parenting
(44:52) What is your take on timeout and how is it used appropriately or inappropriately
(50:38) What's the need behind the behavior? That's a huge part of TBRi
(51:57) What are the core emotions parents should help their children understand
(58:04)Start with small things that kids can do well so they feel empowerment
(59:30) How do we help children self regulate? Um, physical activity helps
(01:01:01) By the time they're in middle school, we're hoping that they can self regulate
(01:05:52) When I spoke with the Flanagans, we were talking about discipline
(01:09:37) When is it appropriate to give cell phones to children, what is recommended
(01:12:02) So, so let's talk about devices. So there's a TV, there's smart watches, smartphones w
(01:17:18) So the first step is delay technology as long as possible. And delay it, you know, until eighth grade
(01:22:03) Number one is daily digital detox. How does that work? Um, digital diet. So daily digital diet
(01:24:54) A digital detox isn't always required, but sometimes we need it
(01:27:38) Parents have to monitor their children's technology, even when they're teens
(01:34:02) There's a lot of parenting information out there, and it can be overwhelming
(01:37:56) Desert Wanderers talks about parenting teenagers and young adults