Exploring the Third Space with Guest Paul Fahey

04/06/2025 59 min Episodio 77
Exploring the Third Space with Guest Paul Fahey

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✨ Episode OverviewIn this deeply moving conversation, Fr. John Gribowich sits down with Paul Fahey, a counselor, catechist, and founder of Third Space, to discuss what it means to stay rooted in Catholicism while lovingly confronting its failures.From the experience of spiritual abuse to the hope of reconstructing faith, Paul shares how healing, nuance, and honesty are not enemies of the Church—but vital signs of life.This episode is for anyone who has ever struggled to reconcile their love for the Catholic tradition with the pain caused by instances of institutional brokenness.👤 Guest Bio: Paul FaheyPaul Fahey is a limited licensed professional counselor, retreat leader, and catechist who serves those who have been spiritually and sexually abused within the Catholic Church. Through his platform Third Space, Paul offers tools, reflection, and workshops for people who desire to remain Catholic while having the freedom to call out dysfunction. He is a voice of compassionate reform—a true preacher proclaiming the Gospel not just from the pulpit, but from the pew. (as one who yearns for the Church to become who She is—the healing Body of Christ).🔗 Mentions & ResourcesPaul’s site and podcast: catholicthirdspace.comThe Name of God Is Mercy – Pope FrancisFratelli Tutti – Encyclical on human fraternityOn Job – Gustavo GutiérrezLearn more about Sunday to Sunday’s CALLED community and programs: preachingjourney.com💡 Key ThemesHow to walk with those who have been hurt by the ChurchWhy nuanced Catholicism may be the future of evangelizationThe spiritual power of holding contradiction without coercionLetting go of possessiveness and control in ministrySeeing Christ in the wounded and marginalized