38. Tammy's Catholic Conversion Anniversary: Easter Vigil 2024 Interview with Tammy and Dr. Jordan B. Peterson: Wrestling with God - How Tammy Peterson found God in the Catholic faith, through Mother Mary
05/06/25 • 12 min
Unexpected blessings often emerge from life's darkest moments.
For Tammy Peterson, a terminal diagnosis opened the door to profound spiritual transformation, miraculous healing, and ultimately, reception into the Catholic Church. This episode pulls back the curtain on our conversation with Tammy and Dr. Jordan Peterson on the very day of her confirmation last year on March 30, 2024.
When doctors gave Tammy just months to live, she discovered the power of prayer through the Holy Rosary. On day five of a novena to St. Josemaria Escriva, she announced to her husband that she would be healed—a prayer that was answered on their anniversary. Her journey to Jesus through Mary led her to choose the confirmation name "Mary," and to embrace a new mission challenging the mainstream radical feminist narrative that has led to negative consequences for women and society.
Through her podcast, Tammy explores Biblical wisdom from Proverbs while offering young women an alternative perspective on feminine identity. She powerfully contrasts the "female heroine" embodied by Mother Mary—who was conceived without sin, and became the Mother of God, knowing Jesus' ultimate sacrifice—with what she terms "the whore of Babylon." As Jordan notes, "Young women are told more lies than it's possible to imagine," particularly about the value and necessity of motherhood. The consequences of these cultural deceptions, he suggests, are "catastrophic," leaving many women reaching their thirties without children and deeply unfulfilled.
The conversation culminates with reflections on "wrestling with God"—the unavoidable struggle with moral choices and conflicts of duty that defines human existence. "Life is the wrestling with God," Jordan states simply. For Tammy, this wrestling has led to a profound spiritual awakening and a platform to share feminine wisdom in a society desperately in need of healing.
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Unexpected blessings often emerge from life's darkest moments.
For Tammy Peterson, a terminal diagnosis opened the door to profound spiritual transformation, miraculous healing, and ultimately, reception into the Catholic Church. This episode pulls back the curtain on our conversation with Tammy and Dr. Jordan Peterson on the very day of her confirmation last year on March 30, 2024.
When doctors gave Tammy just months to live, she discovered the power of prayer through the Holy Rosary. On day five of a novena to St. Josemaria Escriva, she announced to her husband that she would be healed—a prayer that was answered on their anniversary. Her journey to Jesus through Mary led her to choose the confirmation name "Mary," and to embrace a new mission challenging the mainstream radical feminist narrative that has led to negative consequences for women and society.
Through her podcast, Tammy explores Biblical wisdom from Proverbs while offering young women an alternative perspective on feminine identity. She powerfully contrasts the "female heroine" embodied by Mother Mary—who was conceived without sin, and became the Mother of God, knowing Jesus' ultimate sacrifice—with what she terms "the whore of Babylon." As Jordan notes, "Young women are told more lies than it's possible to imagine," particularly about the value and necessity of motherhood. The consequences of these cultural deceptions, he suggests, are "catastrophic," leaving many women reaching their thirties without children and deeply unfulfilled.
The conversation culminates with reflections on "wrestling with God"—the unavoidable struggle with moral choices and conflicts of duty that defines human existence. "Life is the wrestling with God," Jordan states simply. For Tammy, this wrestling has led to a profound spiritual awakening and a platform to share feminine wisdom in a society desperately in need of healing.
Subscribe to hear more stories of faith, motherhood, and the courage to challenge cultural narratives. Share this episode with someone navigating their own spiritual journey or questioning modern definitions of womanhood.
Thank you + God bless!
To enter the Podcast Anniversary giveaway for Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's book, please subscribe to our email list: [email protected]
Please put "Book Contest" in the subject line. Thank. you
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Thank you + God bless!
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37. Tammy Peterson's Catholic Conversion Anniversary Interview
Faith journeys often reveal themselves in unexpected moments of clarity. For Tammy Peterson, this clarity came during a poignant Good Friday service when she approached Christ's crucifix with tears streaming down her face. "I could see Christ was hurting every time I sinned," she shares, connecting this revelation to a profound experience she had in St. John's cave in Patmos, Greece, years earlier.
On the anniversary of her confirmation in the Catholic Church, Peterson reflects on her deepening spiritual journey with remarkable candor. The conversation weaves through Biblical women's roles, drawing stark contrasts between the choice today: The Virgin Mary and the Whore of Babylon. "Women are being commodified in our society," Peterson observes, referring to the latter depiction of women, seeing in this dynamic an echo of ancient warnings. Furthermore, she interprets the Biblical attention to Christ's feet as symbolic: "Women are the body of Christ, and we are the ones to bring people to church."
Perhaps most compelling is Peterson's thoughtful critique of modern feminism's impact on family life. In sharp contrast to the radical feminist view of domesticity as an imprisonment, Peterson sees the home and family as sacred space. The resulting societal shift has left many women childless, she says, often not by choice – a consequence she finds deeply troubling. Instead, Peterson recommends books like "The Way of All Women" and "The Little Oratory," emphasizing beauty and prayer practices that nurture both faith and family.
Whether teaching her granddaughter to pray the Rosary "one mystery at a time" or discussing theological concepts on her podcast, Peterson exemplifies a woman reclaiming traditional feminine wisdom in a modern context. Her message resonates particularly with mothers and grandmothers seeking to pass down faith traditions in an increasingly secular world. Ready to explore the sacred role of women in spiritual renewal? This conversation offers both comfort and challenge to those navigating the intersection of faith, family, and feminine identity.
Happy Mother's to you all!
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39. Tammy Peterson Prays for Pope Francis and the Conclave: Faith, Family and Motherhood, and Finding Courage to answer God's call
Tammy Peterson shares her journey of faith, family, and finding strength through prayer during life's most challenging moments, offering wisdom on navigating marriage, motherhood, and personal transformation.
• Beautiful prayers for Pope Francis and the cardinals selecting the next pope<
• Reflections on attending the Alberta Prayer Breakfast and supporting policies that help vulnerable populations
• Insights on the Self-Authoring Program and how writing can organize memories and create vision for the future
• Personal testimony of facing a terminal diagnosis and finding healing through prayer and novena to Saint Josemaria Escriva
• The story of finding her husband unconscious and how asking God for courage and strength carried her through
• Thoughts on modern motherhood and the profound responsibility of choosing to have children
• Practical advice for maintaining romance in marriage through regular negotiation and date nights
• Importance of telling the truth even when difficult, and limiting social media for healthier family life
• Reflections on losing her father the same day her granddaughter was born, showing how grief and joy often intertwine
• Traditional values balanced with hope for Canada's future despite currently living in the United States
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Further sources: articles written by Sheila Nonato about Tammy Peterson's conversion
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