1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Can a woman be called by God to the priesthood, even if her church says no? In this compelling episode of Your Radical Truth, Margaret Mary O'Connor sits down with Reverend Liz Maitland, whose extraordinary 47-year journey to ordination is a story of perseverance, faith, healing, and unwavering conviction. Raised in the Anglican Church before becoming Roman Catholic, Reverend Liz believed from a young age that God was calling her to become a priest. That calling ultimately led her to the Independent Catholic tradition, where she was ordained after decades of waiting and trusting God's direction. Together, Deacon Margaret Mary and Reverend Liz explore the Divine Feminine, women's leadership in the early Church, biblical images of God as both father and mother, and why these conversations continue to matter today. Reverend Liz also shares her personal journey through mental health challenges, the healing she found through faith and contemplative prayer, and how her ministry now includes training assistance dogs to support emotional wellbeing. Whether you're exploring your own faith journey, interested in the history of women in Christianity, or simply enjoy thoughtful conversations that challenge conventional thinking, this episode offers insight, hope, and plenty to reflect upon. In This Episode • Reverend Liz's 47-year journey to the priesthood • Healing through faith and contemplative prayer • The Divine Feminine and Mother God • Women in the early Church • The Independent Catholic tradition • Assistance dogs and emotional healing Full Post https://YourRadicalTruth.com/057-Rev-Liz&amp;nbsp; Learn More About Reverend Liz&amp;nbsp; Mother's Messages Church https://mothersmessagesagape.church&amp;nbsp; Wellbeing Dogs https://wellbeingdogs.org&amp;nbsp; If you enjoy conversations that explore faith with honesty, compassion, and courage, be sure to subscribe to Your Radical Truth and share this episode with someone who is seeking a deeper perspective on Christianity. Your Radical Truth podcast https://yourradicaltruth.com/podcast/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42283830/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/204668415