Descent Into Light
Sisters of the Little WayDescent Into Light courageously unpacks stories often left untold—stories of adults harmed within religious settings, including everything from sexual abuse to the broader reality of spiritual abuse. Co-creators Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble and Sister Danielle Victoria Lussier draw on their experiences to illustrate the broader picture of how adult abuse unfolds in spiritual settings, focusing sp... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||
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What does it mean to hope—not with blind optimism, but with the quiet strength born from walking through darkness?
In Episode Eight of Descent Into Light, “Hope Illumines the Dark,” we close the series not with an ending, but with a beginning. Sr. T... more
What happens when the truth you’ve been waiting for finally comes—but not in the way you hoped?
In Episode Seven of Descent Into Light, “Exposed to the Light,” we step into the stage of acceptance. After years of waiting, Sr. Theresa Aletheia and Sr... more
What happens when truth-telling threatens to cost you everything?
In Episode Six of Descent Into Light, “Forging A Little Way,” Sr. Theresa Aletheia and Sr. Danielle Victoria reach the moment where their paths converge. In this episode, we enter tha... more
How does the weight of abuse get displaced onto those who least deserve it?
In Episode Five of Descent Into Light, “The Displaced Weight of Abuse,” we follow Sr. Theresa Aletheia as she navigates depression, loneliness, and the crushing burden of re... more
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- Vital and well done
As a leader of an apostolate in the Church, I have never been so simultaneously excited and heartbroken listening to a podcast. I am so eternally grateful for the detailed explanation of how this festers in communities and what can actually be done to stop this in a real way that goes beyond the bad apple theory. A vital service to the church (love to you both from a friend in Tulsa!)
Apple Podcasts5pinksaltriot
United Statesa month ago - Incredible and raw
Beautifully done. Incredibly powerful and nuanced view into what abuse looks like and how institutions and other people justify looking the other way so often. Difficult to hear but absolutely necessary for anyone who finds themselves in an institution where abuse has and continues to happen.
Apple Podcasts5ellabakesUnited Statesa month ago - Amazing and timely
The sisters have outdone themselves in this very well researched and produced podcast about the very pervasive issue of the abuse of adults within the Catholic Church. It is not easy to listen to but should be required listening for every Catholic. We cannot continue to turn the other way when lives are being harmed like this. Thank you for this amazing and prophetic undertaking.
Apple Podcasts5puddingstone12United Statesa month ago - Such an important listen!
Descent into Light by the Sisters of the Little Way is an incredibly well done audio documentary! Sisters Danielle and Theresa share their stories with remarkable courage and authenticity, interwoven with insightful interviews from experts in psychology, theology and the study of abuse in spiritual settings. My heart breaks while listening, meanwhile, I’m learning to find true hope there, buried deep beneath the surface. I can really feel the sisters ministering to me and walking alongside me on... more
Apple Podcasts5marieofmadeleine
Canadaa month ago - Amazing insight into a trouble experience and Church structures
In this disruptive podcast, we learned about the lived experiences of religious sisters being abused. They not only highlight their personal experiences, but incorporate expert opinions from Catholic researchers that point to the structure of the Church that lends to spiritual abuse. It's painful to listen to and real. I particularly love how the sisters are aligning the content with the grief stages, making it practical for listeners to understand the process of healing. This is a podcast for a... more
Apple Podcasts5scaryIntheKitchenUnited States2 months ago
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The content explores deeply personal narratives surrounding spiritual and sexual abuse, particularly focusing on experiences within religious settings, specifically the Catholic Church. Co-creators communicate the nuances of their journeys, from their own encounters with abuse to broader systemic issues and the complexities of healing. Episodes often feature expert insights which help to illuminate the importance of accountability and community support in addressing these critical issues, fostering dialogue around topics that would otherwise remain obscured. This commitment to truth-telling and transparency sets it apart, while encouraging listeners to confront difficult realities and seek understanding in shared experiences.
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Descent Into Light launched 2 months ago and published 9 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Descent Into Light include:
1. Bishop John Stowe
2. JD Flynn
3. Bishop Andrew Cousins
4. Father Hans Zollner
5. Sarah Larson
6. Luke Burgess
7. Paul Fahey
8. Dr. Marcus Mesher
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