105: Part 5/12, Love & Honesty from a Woman on a Traditional Catholic Journey: How to Build a Relationship with God Series

105: Part 5/12, Love & Honesty from a Woman on a Traditional Catholic Journey: How to Build a Relationship with God Series In this soft-spoken episode of Permission to Be Human, Janelle and Andrea sit down with the earnest Melissa Detwiller for a conversation about Catholicism and how she finds guidance in God every day. Melissa opens up about her faith journey—how God helped her navigate a lonely path as an immigrant at 14, and continues to keep her centered amidst her community and family of five. Together, they dive into her consistent practices of faith, her preference for religion over spirituality and the quiet rebellion of choosing love in a loud, divided world. This episode isn't just about belief—it's about belonging, becoming, and being brave enough to listen when God speaks in whispers. You'll hear: -Why faith doesn't need a formula--you can meet God in the mundane or the mess. -A reminder that YouTube is a totally viable resource for sermon -How God became a "person" to Melissa -Where she ends and God begins. -The power of shared beliefs, especially in today's world. -Why Melissa's relationship is practice and process rather than performance -A redefinition of "confession" and how it might be the meaning of life -------------- We're Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You'll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we're brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you're seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/