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.

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Recourses:

Sacred Sorrows: https://sacredsorrows.org

Boise Event: June 6th 2026 9:30am Our Lady of Ephesus

Alive Again Ministries
https://aliveagainministries.org

Catholics in Recovery
https://catholicsinrecovery.com

Redbird Ministries
https://redbird.love

Salt and Light Radio
https://saltandlightradio.com

Kim Steinberg's Website and Memoir: 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

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.

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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