Jenny is a freelance writer and host and producer of the Wide Open Spaces Podcast, which aims to build bridges between people who disagree by having humanizing conversations about controversial topics. Jenny has a background as a support worker for at-risk youth and a bachelor’s degree in English and History. She is passionate about the art of communication and spends her leisure time hiking in the mountains & reading great books!
Especially for cradle Catholics, being familiar with the Mass can sometimes lead us to forget the rich meaning embedded into...
When someone loves Jesus, it’s understandable to sometimes feel anxious about making sure we’re actually following His will for...
Within the polarized arena of politics, every political party is bombarding us, the voters, with information and argumentation...
It’s rare to find a novel that captures with realism and detail the interior life of a Catholic whose heart and imagination is...
If your prayer life feels confusing or chaotic, Discernment of Spirits may be exactly what you are looking for. Discernment...
We live in an era of information overload and overstimulation. This societal info-dump—among other reasons—often results...
Given that God is the all-powerful Creator and Ruler of the Universe, I always figured that the voice of God would be as loud...
I remember when the the show LOST finally came onto streaming services, in the splendor of all six seasons. That first evening...
The pressure to “figure out my vocation” can be exhausting. It can be burdened by loneliness. By restlessness. By the fear...
Have you ever been surprised by a feeling of despair that doesn’t quite match up with how good your life seems? By my mid...
I remember the first time I encountered the term “fear of the Lord.” I saw it written on a small plaque that was given to me as...
Friendship saved my faith. I met my best friend, Reanne, when I was about 6 months old. Our mom’s are best friends, and as...
Suffering is an inescapable part of life. For most, it is also an understandably undesirable part of life. But as Christians,...
If the world is ending, what’s the point? I grew up in a family context where “the state of the world” was discussed with much...
The conversation about vaccines is getting brutal. In my personal circles, I have friends and family who are both unvaccinated...
Last summer I learned that it’s impossible to be Catholic. I grew up in a devout Catholic home and as a child I had a great,...
I am a prime candidate for cancelation. In my teens I published my share of cringe-worthy, emotionally unintelligent social...
In Part I of this article, I spoke about the harms of cancel culture and established that as Christians, rather than taking the...