Things I Wish I Knew
by Thinking Faith
52: Things I Wish I Knew About Who God Really Is
About this podcast
Welcome to Things I Wish I Knew! Inspired by St. Ignatius of Loyola, who believed in finding God in all things, host Julia Corcoran chats with guests about God at work in big life moments and what they wish they had known beforehand.
Dive in for heartfelt stories and reflections that may just inspire you to see things differently.
Discover more at Thinking Faith, the Jesuits in Britain CIO's online journal: www.thinkingfaith.org
Episodes
The newest 20 of 52 episodes
- 52: Things I Wish I Knew About Who God Really Is · 37 min · Episode 52In this episode, Julia speaks with Rae Fitzgerald, who shares her journey from a distorted perception of God to a real relationship with Jesus. Rae reflects on her struggle…
- 51: Things I Wish I Knew About Embracing Uncertainty · 39 min · Episode 51In this episode, Julia speaks with Charlotte Thun-Hohenstein, who shares her journey of letting go and learning to trust God amidst uncertainty. From her initial dream of…
- 50: Things I Wish I Knew After 50 Episodes! · 33 min · Episode 50In this milestone 50th episode, Julia reunites with producer Ethel for a reflective conversation that celebrates the journey of the podcast and the themes that have emerged over…
- 49: Things I Wish I Knew About Being Young, Black & Catholic · 37 min · Episode 49In this episode, Julia speaks with Grace Njoku, who shares her journey of faith from her childhood in Ireland to her experiences as a young Black Catholic in the UK. Grace…
- 48: Things I Wish I Knew About Everyday Mission · 31 min · Episode 48In this episode, Julia speaks with Marc Anthony Ignatius, a Catholic creative and former youth missionary, who shares his transformative journey from Manila to London and beyond…
- 47: Things I Wish I Knew About Imposter Syndrome · 41 min · Episode 47In this episode, Julia speaks with Angelo Jesus Canta, a Jesuit scholastic, writer, and campus minister, who shares his journey of discernment and the challenges of imposter…
- 46: Things I Wish I Knew About Comparison · 35 min · Episode 46In this episode, Julia speaks with Jacqueline Clovis, a Catholic life coach who shares her journey of self-discovery and the importance of embracing the present moment…
- 45: Things I Wish I Knew About Finding God in Suffering · 37 min · Episode 45How can we find God in the midst of suffering? In this episode, Julia is joined by Noah Lawson from Pray As You Go, who shares how experiences of suffering became the turning…
- 44: Things I Wish I Knew About Meeting God in the Busyness of Life · 36 min · Episode 44In this episode, Julia chats with Andy Cassidy about his transformative journey from a life far from faith to recognising God in everyday moments. He shares his struggles growing…
- 43: Things I Wish I Knew About the Quiet Nudges of God · 30 min · Episode 43In this episode, Julia speaks with Emma Walton, a Catholic artist and mother of two, who shares her transformative journey from a conventional Christian upbringing to a profound…
- 42: Things I Wish I Knew About Being a Friend to Refugees · 30 min · Episode 42In this episode, Julia speaks with Dallya Alhorri, an inspiring member of the Jesuit Refugee Service team, as she shares her poignant journey from Sudan to the UK. Dallya…
- 41: Things I Wish I Knew as a Cradle Catholic · 37 min · Episode 41In this episode, Julia is joined by Massimo Di Muccio, who shares his some of his journey from a traditional Italian Catholic upbringing to a more personal relationship with…
- 40: Things I Wish I Knew About Caring for Creation · 23 min · Episode 40In this episode, Julia speaks with Patricia Tahirindray, Programme Coordinator at the Centre Arrupe in Madagascar, about the real-life impact of climate change in her country…
- 39: Things I Wish I Knew Before Turning 30 · 36 min · Episode 39What do you wish you knew before turning 30? In this episode, Julia sits down with Pippa Fletcher, a lay missionary in the Catholic Church, to reflect on the lessons she learned…
- 38: Things I Wish I Knew About Reconciliation After Abuse (Part 2) · 25 min · Episode 38In this episode, Julia continues her conversation with Antonia Sobocki from LOUDfence, a passionate advocate for victim-survivors of childhood abuse, as they delve deeper into…
- 37: Things I Wish I Knew About Reconciliation After Abuse · 38 min · Episode 37In this episode, Julia sits down with Antonia Sobocki, a courageous victim-survivor of childhood abuse, who shares her profound journey of healing and the role faith played in…
- 36: Things I Wish I Knew... Too · 19 min · Episode 36In this episode, Julia and producer Ethel return for another reflective conversation, delving into the profound and often subtle ways that God shows up in our lives. They…
- 35: Things I Wish I Knew About How Faith Meets Therapy · 35 min · Episode 35In this episode, Julia speaks with Edwin Fawcett, a Catholic therapist and music minister, about the vital relationship between therapy and faith. Edwin shares his journey from…
- 34: Things I Wish I Knew About Trans Inclusion in the Church · 34 min · Episode 34In this episode, Julia speaks with Dr Nicolete Burbach, a Catholic theologian from the London Jesuit Centre, about her journey as a trans woman and her work on trans inclusion…
- 33: Things I Wish I Knew About Sharing My Faith · 31 min · Episode 33In this episode, Julia speaks with Lauren Heithaus, the founder of Hidden Catholic, about her journey of faith and the joy of sharing it with others. Lauren reflects on how…







