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EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 37 MIN

49: Things I Wish I Knew About Being Young, Black & Catholic

from Things I Wish I Knew · host Thinking Faith

In this episode, Julia speaks with Grace Njoku, who shares her journey of faith from her childhood in Ireland to her experiences as a young Black Catholic in the UK. Grace reflects on her early interactions with Catholicism and how a transformative encounter with a non-denominational church reignited her relationship with God.The conversation dives deep into Grace's reconversion to Catholicism, revealing her struggles and triumphs as she navigates her identity within a predominantly white church culture. She honestly discusses the importance of community, the challenges of feeling like a minority, and the beauty of finding her place in the Catholic faith.Find out more at: www.thinkingfaith.orgEmail us: [email protected] us on Instagram: @tiwik_pod

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