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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 39 MIN

An Unlikely Yes: How a Secular Feminist Found Catholicism

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Today on A Resounding Yes!, Christina is joined by Dr. Abigail Favale, professor at Notre Dame and author of the new spiritual thriller Our Lady of the Sign.In this episode:Abigail's unlikely conversion journey from secular feminism to CatholicismHow she wrestled with feminist objections to Catholic teaching on women, priesthood, and sexualityThe Marian spirituality that centers Abigail's faith and inspired her novelWhy she chose to write a psychological thriller that explores truth, deception, and spiritual warfareThe role of fiction in evangelization and reaching readers who might not pick up apologeticsBalancing motherhood, academic work, and creative writingWhy listen: If you've ever struggled with questions about women's role in the Church, wondered how to reconcile modern feminism with Catholic teaching, or are looking for fresh perspectives on faith and fiction, this conversation offers honest insights from someone who's lived through those tensions.Resources:Our Lady of the Sign by Abigail FavaleInto the Deep: An Unlikely Catholic Conversion by Abigail FavalePaloma&Fig's Review of Our Lady of the SignMcGrath Institute for Church Life at University of Notre DameProduced by Saint Kolbe StudiosSend us Fan MailSupport the showFollow Paloma & Fig on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. Learn more at www.palomaandfig.com. Join in the conversation by joining our  Facebook group, A Resounding Yes!

Today on A Resounding Yes!, Christina is joined by Dr. Abigail Favale, professor at Notre Dame and author of the new spiritual thriller Our Lady of the Sign. In this episode: Abigail's unlikely conversion journey from secular feminism to CatholicismHow she wrestled with feminist objections to Catholic teaching on women, priesthood, and sexualityThe Marian spirituality that centers Abigail's faith and inspired her novelWhy she chose to write a psychological thriller that explores truth, decept...

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