# Episode #252--"I Am She Who Is Not"--1:1 with Jenny DuBay, Author Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-yes-to-holiness-catholic-saints-in-training-544238/episode-252-i-am-she-who-is-not-1-1-with-jenny-dubay-author Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-yes-to-holiness-catholic-saints-in-training-544238/episode-252-i-am-she-who-is-not-1-1-with-jenny-dubay-author.md Podcast: [Say Yes to Holiness--Catholic Saints in Training](https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-yes-to-holiness-catholic-saints-in-training-544238) Published: 2025-11-08T21:06:09+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sayyestoholiness/episodes/Episode-252--I-Am-She-Who-Is-Not--11-with-Jenny-DuBay--Author-e3amksp Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/f4b30ac/podcast/play/110891353/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-8%2F8afb3861-b815-abe1-9869-bd16b635a05b.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/say-yes-to-holiness-catholic-saints-in-training-544238/episodes/episode-252-i-am-she-who-is-not-1-1-with-jenny-dubay-author Duration seconds: 2073 ## Resource In this 1:1 episode of the Say Yes to Holiness podcast, host Christina Semmens engages in a profound conversation with author Jenny Dubay. They explore Jenny's journey from a spiritual but not religious phase back to her Catholic faith, inspired by the life of St. Catherine of Siena. Jenny discusses her book, 'World Between Worlds,' which delves into the mystical experiences of Caterina and the challenges of living out God's will. The conversation also touches on the importance of community, trauma healing, and the intersection of faith and fiction in her writing. Takeaways Jenny Dubay's journey reflects a return to faith through the life of St. Catherine of Siena. The title 'World Between Worlds' symbolizes Katerina's mystical experiences. Katerina's story serves as an inspiration for following God's will despite challenges. Healing from trauma requires a Christ-centered approach. Community plays a vital role in healing and support. Adoration is essential for spiritual growth and clarity. Doubt and questioning are part of the faith journey. Writing fiction can convey deep truths about faith and healing. Jenny's trauma coaching informs her writing and outreach. The Catholic perspective on domestic abuse is crucial for healing. Sound Bites "I am she who is not." "There is no healing without Him." "God will multiply our time." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jenny Dubay and Her Journey 02:46 Faith Journey and Return to the Church 05:50 Exploring the World Between Worlds 09:09 The Significance of Katerina's Story 12:03 The Intersection of Faith and Fiction 14:59 Trauma Coaching and Its Influence 17:54 Writing Nonfiction and Addressing Domestic Abuse 20:56 Community and Support in Writing 23:47 Challenges in Writing About St. Catherine 26:53 Ke… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/say-yes-to-holiness-catholic-saints-in-training-544238/episodes/episode-252-i-am-she-who-is-not-1-1-with-jenny-dubay-author/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-yes-to-holiness-catholic-saints-in-training-544238/episode-252-i-am-she-who-is-not-1-1-with-jenny-dubay-author.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.