Behind the Scenes: What Creating Our Audio Documentary Taught Us

Over the past two years, Sr. Theresa Aletheia and Sr. Danielle Victoria worked on creating an audio documentary about abuse in the Church—what we lived, what we learned, and what we had to face that we never expected. In this conversation, we look back at the behind-the-scenes journey: recording in makeshift studios, studying safeguarding in Rome, wrestling with our own stories, and discovering how God kept inviting us deeper into honesty, courage, and communion with survivors. What the sisters share is tender, real, and a reminder that healing and truth-telling are both personal and communal. You can listen to Descent Into Light wherever you listen to podcasts. 00:00 Reflecting on Two Years of Hard Work 03:18 Journey to Rome 06:31 Returning to the US: Intensive Editing Phase 09:39 Connecting with Experts and Building a Network 10:51 Understanding Abuse 11:43 The Emotional Impact 13:19 Finding God 14:00 The Paradox of Truth 18:15 Creating the Audio Documentary 20:52 Honoring Survivors 24:53 The Journey