The Dignity of Women Podcast with Kimberly Cook
The Dignity of Women podcast focuses on reclaiming femininity in the modern age. It challenges feminist viewpoints and the objectification of persons.
The Dignity of Women calls us to higher virtue and nobility of character, so that men must aspire to be worthy of us, and that through Christ, beauty will save the world.
Latest Podcasts
Podcast #34: Angela Perez Baraquio – Virtue of Miss America
Angela Perez Baraquio was the first Asian woman to win the Miss America competition. As the eighth of ten children, Angela is the daughter of Filipino immigrants. Her parents immigrated from Pangasinan, Philippines to Hawaii, where she was raised. A faithful Catholic,...
Podcast #33: Melanie Schmiedicke – Better Way Designs
Better Way Designs is a Michigan based company making a real impact on those freed from the sex trafficking industry. Through 9 world-wide supplier locations, Better Way Designs purchases and resells the products made by those who have been freed. Melanie...
Podcast #32: Blessed Karl and Zita of Austria
Archduke Imre and Archduchess Kathleen of Austria credit their own love story and the continuing example for their marriage and family life to their saintly ancestors; Blessed Karl and Servant of God Zita of Austria. The Archduke and Archduchess join me on The Dignity...
Podcast #31: Padre Pio – Matchmaker
Ortrud and Dr. Germain Bianchi have an extraordinary story of being joined together by the famous Italian stigmatist priest, Saint Padre Pio! Ortrud joins me on The Dignity of Women to tell how she came to find her Catholic faith, befriend the saint who would change...
Podcast #30: Sr. Mary Madeline Todd – The GIVEN Institute
Sr. Mary Madeline Todd serves on the Board of Directors for the GIVEN Institute. She joins me on The Dignity of Women to talk about the need for Catholic Women Leaders in our culture and how young women are being formed through continuing mentorship at GIVEN. Sr....
Podcast #29: Marjorie Dannenfelser – Pro-Life Politics
Marjorie Dannenfelser leads the Susan B. Anthony list and works tirelessly to secure pro-life votes at all levels, to ensure that "Life is Winning" in the United States of America. She joins me on The Dignity of Women to discuss pro-life politics and her unexpected...
Podcast #28: Dr. Scott Hahn – Catholic Theologian and Apologist
Dr. Scott Hahn is a world-renowned American Catholic theologian and apologist. He joins me on The Dignity of Women to discuss the holy family and their everlasting impact on family life, as well as his own marriage and family life, and the dignity bestowed on women by...
Podcast #27: Justin McClain – Race Issues and the Christian Response
Justin McClain is a black Catholic author, who strives to live the message of Jesus Christ, whether teaching in his classroom, at home with his family, or through encounters of daily life in our American society. Justin McClain joins me on The Dignity of Women to give...
Podcast #26: Mary Lenaburg – Be Brave In the Scared
Mary Lenaburg is a writer, speaker, and woman of God who has given keynotes at conferences across the country. Mary's book, Be Brave In the Scared rocked audiences with its candid look at overcoming pornography and food addiction in marriage as well as life with a...
Podcast #25: Sonja Corbitt – The Bible Study Evangelista
Sonja Corbitt, The Bible Study Evangelista and creator of the LOVE the Word Bible study method and journal is a Catholic Scripture teacher with a story teller’s gift – a Southern belle with a warrior’s heart and a poet’s pen. A best-selling author, her weekly...
Podcast #24: Carrie Gress – Toxic Femininity in our Culture
Carrie Gress, philosopher, mom, and author of The Marian Option, The Anti-Mary Exposed, and Theology of Home, joins me on The Dignity of Women to boldly discuss toxic femininity in our culture - the effects it's had and how to rescue ourselves, our family, and our...
Podcast #23: Doug Johnson – Husband of Abby Johnson
Doug Johnson, husband of pro-life activist Abby Johnson and stay-at-home dad to their 8 children joins me on this episode of The Dignity of Women to share his side of the Unplanned story. Doug Johnson When Doug Johnson was a boy, he didn't have a favorite...
Podcast #22: Dawn Eden Goldstein – Jewish Rock & Roll Journalist to Catholic Convert
Dawn Eden Goldstein is a Jewish convert and Rock and Roll historian. As a victim of childhood sexual abuse, Goldstein is an outspoken advocate for healing through proper counsel and God's mercy. She joins me on this episode of The Dignity of Women to share the...
Podcast #21: Fr. Donald Calloway – Consecration to St. Joseph
Fr. Donald Calloway is a Catholic priest, often known as the "surfer priest", with a radical conversation through Our Lady joins me on this episode of The Dignity of Women to explain how a high school dropout and juvenile delinquent becomes the prolific defender of...
Podcast #20: Patrick Sullivan – Catholic Evangelist
Patrick Sullivan, Catholic evangelist, was raised by a single mother in rough neighborhoods of Canada. He grew up with poor examples of father figures throughout his childhood and teens. It wasn't until a miraculous experience that Patrick turned to God and the...
Podcast #19: Dr. John Bruchalski – Abortionist to Pro-Life Doctor
How does a young man from a devout Catholic family, with a Catholic school education, and a strong desire to help others, become a medical doctor who preforms abortions, sterilizations, and creates embryos for In Vitro Fertilization? Dr. John Bruchalski of Tepeac...
Podcast #18: Claire Swinarski – Catholicism and Feminism Compatibility
Feminism is largely associated with women's rights. It has remained a fluid term throughout its several waves, currently promoting reproductive rights and the abolition of gender. It seems almost impossible to imagine how feminism and Catholicism could possibly share...
Podcast #17: Sr. Mary Veronica – From the Cloister
It always seems to surprise people in modern society that the Church is still receiving vocations, and that God is still calling young men and women to give their lives to Him as priest or religious sister. Beyond that surprise however, lies a much greater awe - the...
Podcast #16: Janet E. Smith – Lasting Relevance of Humanae Vitae
The first time I heard the CD Contraception: Why Not?, which made Janet E. Smith a household name, I was completely blown away. I knew that the Catholic Church frowned upon contraception, sex-before-marriage, and cohabitation...but I didn't really know why (or at...
Podcast #15: Irene Alexander – The Feminine Genius
The "feminine genius" is a term that was advanced by St. John Paul II during his papacy, and has challenged and encouraged both women and men in the Church since then. But what exactly "is" the feminine genius and how do women fully live this out, in order to find...
Podcast #14: Alice von Hildebrand – Femininity and Feminism
Alice von Hildebrand was close to her PhD in philosophy when she began applying to Catholic colleges - all of which turned her down, despite her strong curriculum vitae, because they refused to hire a women to teach philosophy. Alice had only been in the country for 7...
Podcast #12: Timothy P. O’Malley, Ph.D. – The Hookup Culture
All that you didn’t know about the hookup culture and how we’re all living in it – whether we like it or not! How is marriage the cure?
Podcast #11: Kimberly Hahn – Homeschool, Politics, and Motherhood
Kimberly Hahn spent 26 years homeschooling her 6 children before moving into local politics. Here she shares her wisdom on how motherhood prepares you for your best!
Podcast #10: Haley Stewart – Beyond the Throwaway Culture
Do you ever feel caught in an endless cycle of working harder and longer to get more while enjoying life less? The Stewart family did—and they decided to make a radical change. Popular Catholic blogger and podcaster Haley Stewart joins me on this episode of The...
Podcast #9: Sterling Jaquith – Catholic Single Life in the Modern World
On this The Dignity of Women podcast about catholic single life in the modern world, Kimberly is joined by co-author Sterling Jaquith as they discuss their book Into the Wilderness: 40 Day Devotional for Catholic Single Women, as well as the comedies and struggles of...
Podcast #8: Building the Lego Catechism
Kevin and Mary O’Neill are a Catholic homeschool family with seven children. Mary is a stay at home mom with a degree in elementary education. Kevin runs the family landscaping company, which has given him ample time to listen to Catholic audio and to read on the...
Podcast #7: Fiorella Nash – The Abolition Of Woman
Fiorella Nash is one of the leading modern Catholic feminist voices in the Church today. As I read through her recent book, The Abolition of Woman: How Radical Feminism is Betraying Women, I was overwhelmed by her mastery of the work – her vast research into feminism,...
Podcast #6: Sisters Of Life – The Sacredness of Human Life
The Sisters of Life is a contemplative/active religious community of women founded in 1991 by John Cardinal O’Connor for the protection and enhancement of the sacredness of every human life. Like all religious communities, they take the three traditional vows of...
Podcast #5: Abby Johnson – Planned Parenthood Director to Catholic Convert
Abby Johnson has always been fiercely determined to help women in need. This desire is what led Abby to an 8-year career with Planned Parenthood, our nation’s largest abortion provider, and caused her to flee the organization, becoming an outspoken advocate for the...
Podcast #4: Diana Mao – The Reality Of Human Trafficking
Eight year old Nomi is a survivor of human trafficking in Cambodia. When Diana Mao met Nomi at a recovery shelter, she was shocked and moved by her story. Trafficked by her stepfather, without her mother’s disapproval, Nomi was discovered by outreach workers – CAGED....
Podcast #3: Marian West Veilleux – Theology of Body Issues
When we hear the word "dance," there may be a few (often unfavorable) images that come to mind. The first might be our own unskilled version. The second might be what we see happening on the dance floors of clubs and bars across the country. But hopefully, there is...
Podcast #2: Steve Pokorny – The Pornography Culture
Visual pornography...not just for men? That's right. I was shocked to learn of the narrowing of the "gender gap" in the porn industry - viewers, marketing, and female porn film directors. The objectification of persons through the porn industry is pervasive in our...
Podcast #1: His Own – Music & Ministry for the Feminine Heart
There's no question that music speaks to us - it possesses a great power to capture our attention, stir up emotions, and inspire beauty. There are certainly misuses of the gift of music as well. The band His Own address that. Just look at the distortion of the fallen...
