Rev. Katrina Macaluso and Rev. J. Eric Thompson: Navigating Divorce

A few months ago, some colleagues of mine shared a video on their facebook pages announcing that they were getting divorced. We were so impressed by how they handled the announcement and when we reached out to interview them, they offered to come on together! So today we have Rev. Katrina Macaluso and Rev. J. Eric Thompson to share their story and insights with us.

We dove deep into some heady theology, working to untangle some of the harm done by the church around divorce and with the Mark 10 text. But we also dove into the realities of changing a major relationship status, navigating a divorce with kids, as well as removing some of the shame around divorce.

And friends, if divorce is a hard subject for you, give yourself some grace with this one. Take it piece by piece if you need to, and remember that every story is unique. Yours may look different than Katrina and Eric’s and that’s okay. What we hope to do with this episode is dive into how one family is navigating these waters and, in doing so, maybe offer a lifeline to others who have maybe felt shame and stigma around this really hard thing.

Rev. Katrina Macaluso:

Katrina is currently the minister of the United Church of Warsaw in Western New York. She is a graduate of Buffalo State College and Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School.  A fifth generation clergy person, she has served the church in a variety of capacities throughout her career. In her spare time, Katrina enjoys gardening and making music with her band, Languid Dandy. 

Rev. J. Eric Thompson:

Growing up in a military family marked by illness, J. Eric Thompson embodies what he was once told by a mentor: caregivers are made, not born. He is an Episcopal Priest of 15 years with experience in military and medical chaplaincy, as well as parochial ministry. He has two brilliant but exhausting children, John and June (named both for family members as well as the country musicians). He currently serves churches in Western New York State.

SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by Bliss Hot Yoga & Wellness Studio in Kenosha, WI. Bliss is a HOT yoga studio with an aim to provide an accessible safe space to all. They inspire and empower each individual through yoga and physical fitness; guiding them on a path of wellness, both internally and externally. Bliss Hot Yoga Studio provides the tools and coping mechanisms for each student to live everyday in their healthiest physical and mental state; the journey to experience BLISS. If you are new to yoga or a seasoned vet, Bliss welcomes you!

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