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This bonus episode is an addendum to our previous episode, "S5E6: Being Sinned Against," in which the topics of sexual harassment and abuse were discussed. Today, Cecilia brings up the topic of emotional abuse, which is just as present in the field of music, and shares some things she's learned from her own experiences with this.

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Power imbalance is an unfortunately common problem in the music industry. It can be personally and professionally devastating to be on the receiving end of unfair treatment or inappropriate behavior of any kind.

In today's candid episode, Tara shares her own experience with harassment and inappropriate behavior from a colleague, and how this experience changed her understanding of the industry, herself as an artist, and what it means to forgive.

TW: sexual harassment and assault are discussed in this episode.

Click here to watch Sister Miriam James and Fr. John Burns- "Seeking Healing Through Forgiveness".

If you are experiencing any kind of inappropriate behavior from a colleague, friend, family member, or anybody else in your life, please keep yourself safe, and speak to someone who you trust. Below are some resources that may help you-
CatholicTherapists.com
Rainn.org
JoyfulHeartFoundation.org

What we're listening to:
Cecilia: She Moved Through the Fair
Tara: Flight

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You may have heard of St. Alphonsus Liguori, but how much do you really know about his life?

St. Alphonsus was a moral theologian, extraordinary musician, intelligent lawyer and much more. He suffered with chronic pain, experienced a total life 180° turn, and founded a respected global religious order. So what can we, as Catholic musicians, learn from the Faith and life of this exceptional saint?

Join us for this fascinating conversation about St. Alphonsus Liguori!

What we're listening to:
Tara: In the Bleak Midwinter
Cecilia: Jesus Christ the Apple Tree

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If you've ever experienced a performance-impacting injury or illness, you'll know well the feeling of desperation to find healing. For many musicians, this becomes a gateway to new-age practices, which can be encouraged by teachers, coaches or even doctors as a means of seeking physical or mental healing.

But how do we deal with this as Catholics? What's the problem with these practices, and are there feasible alternatives we can seek?

We're diving into this controversial topic on today's episode of the Little Sparks Podcast - and, spoiler alert, we're barely scratching the surface! What are your thoughts on this topic? We'd love to hear from you!

What we're listening to:
Tara: Cormacus Scripsit
Cecilia: Autumn playlist

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After a deep-dive into the Cardinal virtues last week, we're back discussing the Theological virtues! Everyone knows these terms - Faith, Hope and Charity, but what do they mean, why are they important, and how do they apply to our lives as Catholic musicians?

These virtues are gifts from God, and there's PLENTY of wisdom and insight to share about Faith, Hope and Charity!

What we're listening to:
Tara: Ave Generosa
Cecilia: Cody Fry's The Sound of Silence

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When you think of the word virtue, what comes to mind? If your answer is somewhere along the lines of "dry," "old-fashioned," or "prudish," you need to listen to this episode! The virtues are actually good habits – which we all need to cultivate in order to have a well-ordered life!

Today, we're talking about the Cardinal Virtues: four virtues the ancient world recognized and the Catholic Church see as necessary for the moral life. Prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance aren't just the names of Puritan-era girls. They're the backbone for a good life.

We had a thoroughly great conversation on what these four virtues are and how they can show up in the life of a musician. We hope you enjoy!

What we're listening to:
Tara: The Sound of Music
Cecilia: Rhapsody in Blue

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Join us for our first episode of season 5! Today we're chatting about moral theology, what it's all about, and why it's relevant for us today.

A book we love on this topic: Made by God, Made for God: Catholic Morality Explained, by Matthew K. Minerd.

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We are excited to announce that our Season 5 preview episode is here! Listen in to hear the theme of the upcoming season, what we’re most excited for, some super exciting updates on the podcast and more! Trust us, you definitely don't want to miss this!